Punjab police pay homage to martyred captain Asmad
LAHORE: Punjab Police paid tribute to Pakistan Army Officer Captain Asmad Shaheed and his companions for their supreme sacrifice. The mortal remains of Captain Asmad were led with full honours by the Memorial Pilot Squad of Lahore Traffic Police. Officers and personnel of the City Traffic Police Lahore showered flower
US president Donald trump warned Venezuela for another attack
US President Donald Trump has said that the US could launch a second military strike on Venezuela if the remaining members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government do not cooperate with US efforts to “fix” the country, even after his arrest. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump’s remarks
Overseas Pakistanis in Germany can now hold dual citizenship
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has approved dual citizenship for its citizens residing in Germany, allowing them to acquire German citizenship without being required to give up their Pakistani nationality. This move fulfills a long-standing demand of overseas Pakistanis and is being hailed as a major development for the community.
Authorities shut parts of motorways in Punjab and KP as visibility drops
PESHAWAR: The heavy fog in central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become extreme, reducing visibility on the motorways. Accordingly, the authorities have decided to close certain sections of the motorways as a safety measure for the public. The sections that have been closed are: M-1: Peshawar Toll Plaza to Rashkai
Khawaja Asif criticizes PTI founder, claims no agenda for reconciliation
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif criticized the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying he only thinks about personal interests and has no real agenda for party reconciliation or negotiations. Speaking to a private TV channel, Khawaja Asif said that PTI has been showing mixed behavior recently, with some members promoting
Security forces foil major terror plot, seize huge cache of explosives in Karachi
KARACHI: Security forces on Sunday foiled a highly dangerous terrorist plot in Karachi’s Raees Goth, saving the city from a major disaster. According to sources, during an intelligence-based operation, security agencies seized a mini truck parked in an empty plot, which contained tons of explosives, 60 plastic drums, 5 gas
Large cache of illegal weapons seized, suspect arrested in Kech
KECH: Security personnel have seized a large cache of illegal weapons and arrested a suspect during a major check-post operation in Tehsil Turbat, Kech district, on Sunday, Security sources said. According to security sources, a suspected pickup vehicle bearing registration number LE-2996 was stopped for inspection at Sammi Naka on
Fazlur Rehman vows strong resistance to any move against madrasas, mosques
ISLAMABAD: Emir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has categorically refused to compromise on the protection of religious madrasas and mosques, warning that any measures taken against them under an alleged external agenda would be strongly and vigorously opposed. According to a statement, a delegation of prominent religious scholars from
Report on riots during KP CM’s visit to Punjab Assembly to be sent to IG Punjab
Riots occurred during Chief Minister KP Sohail Afridi’s arrival at the Punjab Assembly, and the identification of those involved has been completed. A report detailing the findings has been sent to IG Punjab. The investigation report prepared regarding the riots outlines that all individuals who caused the disturbance have been
FIA launches pre-departure facilitation desks at zonal offices nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has established facilitation desks to assist international travelers with immigration procedures, as announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday. This initiative comes in response to criticism over the government’s decision to offload passengers at various airports. The FIA reported that most
