Major breakthrough; Security forces eliminate ‘high-value Khawarij commander
QUETTA: Security forces have achieved another major success in operations against militants by eliminating a high-value commander of the proscribed Fitna al-Khawarij, identified as Baseer, following an intense and meticulous months-long intelligence operation. According to security sources, Baseer was the designated mastermind and in-charge of the high-profile attack on the
Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir becomes eligible to play in IPL
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has become a British citizen, he has been issued a passport by the British government. According to the details, Mohammad Amir had applied for a passport a few years ago, after completing all the legal requirements and the stipulated time, he has now received the
Repeated road closure and metro suspension badly affected lives in Islamabad
The repeated road closures, overflowing containers and suspension of metro bus services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have made the lives of ordinary citizens, daily wage earners and students a living hell. Be it political protests, visits by foreign delegations or administrative problems—the common voter and office worker always suffers. Islamabad,
Russia supports Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: Russia has reiterated its support for Pakistan’s mediation role amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the Russian ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khuroyev. The ambassador stated that Russia is in favor of a peaceful resolution of the conflict between the two countries and welcomes any action
BISP beneficiaries may get Rs 20K monthly support
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed an increase in the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) monthly payouts from Rs 14,500 to Rs 20,000, according to government sources. The officials informed that the government is currently in talks with the IMF team regarding the BISP, giving them briefings about
No more queues: NADRA launches digital FRC service
ISLAMABAD: Citizens can now obtain their Family Registration Certificate (FRC) more easily through the Pak ID Mobile App, NADRA announced. The new system allows applicants to complete the entire process from home, eliminating the need for in-person visits to NADRA offices. As per the announcement of NADRA, users will be
Pakistan extends ban, keeps airspace closed to India
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended airspace restrictions on all Indian-owned or Indian-operated aircraft until 4:59 am on June 24, according to a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Tuesday. A spokesperson of the PAA said the restrictions apply with immediate effect to all Indian-registered aircraft, including
Govt invites investors for privatisation of three major power companies
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has formally invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local and international investors for the privatisation of three major electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), including Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). The transaction offers investors the opportunity to
Public suffers in scorching heat as KP CM Sohail Afridi blocks highway
ISLAMABAD: Commuters stranded due to traffic disruption on the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway near 26 Number are suffering in the scorching heat as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, halted the traffic for several hours. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s convoy was stopped at the entry point of the federal
TikToker Sana Yousaf Case: Islamabad court awards death sentence to Umar Hayat
The Islamabad court, while delivering an important verdict in the TikTok Sana Yousuf murder case, ordered the accused Umar Hayat to be sentenced to death and pay a fine of Rs 2 million. During the court proceedings, prosecutor Raja Naveed Hussain and the victim’s lawyer Sardar Qadeer appeared in the
