Pakistan extends Airspace ban on Indian Aircraft until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian aircraft, which is now going to last until the dawn of February 24, 2026. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) stated that the entire Indian civil and military aviation will not be allowed to fly through the nation’s airspace. The prolongation of
Mobile users hit as package prices jump 50%
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has admitted in the Senate that the mobile phone companies have raised the prices of their monthly packages by 20 to 50 percent this fiscal year. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the federal IT and telecom minister, made the hot topic in the Senate and stressed that the
Senior analysts debunk PTI’s baseless propaganda against state institutions
ISLAMABAD: Senior analysts Manzoor Ali Khan and Muneeb Farooq have opposed the ongoing unfounded accusations of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the state institutions, saying that the demand for proof regarding the allegations of terrorism is not only unreasonable but also comic, especially if we take the historical background of terrorism
Pakistani forces respond to TTA firing in Qila Saifullah, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces responded to unprovoked firing by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA) along the border in the Qila Saifullah sector, Balochistan, Sources said on Tuesday. According to security sources, the TTA once again carried out provocative firing from Kanyan Thana targeting the Faisal Post in the Qila Saifullah sector.
Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million agreements
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three loan agreements worth about $603 million to finance the M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway Project, Poverty Graduation of Extremely Poor and Flood Affected Households Project (PGEP), and the Out-of-School Children project for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued
Gold price jumps again-check here latest prices
The price of gold has continued to increase, reaching Rs 493,662 per tola on the second day of the business week, while the prices of 10-gram gold recorded Rs 423235 in Pakistani markets. According to the Sarafa Bazaar Association, gold per tola has become more expensive by Rs 4,300 and
Several shops gutted as fire erupts in Achakzai market
Several shops were gutted as a major fire erupted in Achakzai Plaza, located in Liaqat Bazaar, the busiest commercial hub of Quetta city, on Tuesday. The fire erupted due to a short circuit, which quickly engulfed a large part of the four-story building. The intensity of the fire was so
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir lauds sacrifices of Police force
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid a visit to the National Police Academy (NPA) in Islamabad, where he appreciated the sacrifices of the police force and assured full support from the Pakistan Army. On his arrival at the National Police Academy, the Field Marshal was accorded a grand welcome
Major motorways across Pakistan closed, NHMP issues travel warnings
PESHAWAR: Dense fog has covered the major motorways in Pakistan and the closure of these highways has led to a serious disruption of the traffic flow and dangerous travels. National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have been sending out a number of warnings to the drivers advising them to stay
Gul Plaza fire: After 33 hours of flames, firefighters extinguish blaze and identify 18 bodies
KARACHI: A fire that raged for 33 hours and spread over a large area in Karachi, claimed the lives of 26 persons. 18 bodies were identified, including that of a firefighter. The Saturday night incident at Gul Plaza completely crumbled parts of the building with weakened pillars making the structure
