Khawaja Asif congratulates Spain, says ‘Viva Espana, Viva Palestine’
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 and expressed solidarity with Palestine in a social media post following the final. In a post on X, the defence minister wrote: “Millions of hands were raised in prayer all over the world for Spain’s victory. Viva
Transporters threaten nationwide protests unless fuel price hike is withdrawn
The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) has rejected the government’s latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, as well as the mechanism used to determine fuel prices, warning of nationwide protests if the decision is not reversed within 24 hours. Addressing a press conference alongside KGCA President Malik Sher Khan,
Pakistan Ranks First Among Umrah Pilgrims in New Season
MAKKAH: Pakistan ranked first among countries sending Umrah pilgrims to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom recorded a 22.5 percent increase in the number of worshippers during the early weeks of the new Umrah season, according to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The ministry said more than 900,000 pilgrims
Tarar: State’s Dignity Cannot Be Sacrificed for Political Gains
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday strongly condemned what he described as attempts to undermine the dignity of the state and politicize the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs, saying such actions were unacceptable and would not go unanswered. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, Tarar said those
Noreen Niazi Chooses Politics Over National Interest, Providing Fuel for Indian Media Propaganda
ISLAMABAD: Remarks made by Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, have sparked political controversy after receiving extensive coverage in Indian media, with critics accusing the former ruling party of providing material that could be used against Pakistan’s state institutions. According to reports, Indian television channels and
Facebook, Instagram Down Worldwide
ISLAMABAD: Facebook and Instagram social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website. According to Downdetector, there were 4,808 reports filed by Facebook users in the United States as of 0746 GMT, with 63% of users facing issues accessing the website. Another
Senior Politician Javed Hashmi Named in Power Theft FIR
MULTAN: Senior politician and estranged PML-N leader Javed Hashmi has been booked in an alleged electricity theft case after the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) accused him of illegally bypassing an electricity meter at his residence. The case has also been registered against Hashmi’s two sons-in-law, Makhdoom Zahid Bahar Hashmi
4 Tourists Die After Car Falls into Gorge
MANSEHRA: At least four tourists died, and another one was injured after a car travelling from Mansehra to Naran plunged into a deep ravine on Sunday. According to rescue officials, the tourists who were involved in the accident were from Sialkot. As soon as the accident happened, rescue officials reached
AJK Police Chief Says No Talks with Anti-State Groups
MUZAFFARABAD: The Inspector General of Police, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Captain (Retd) Liaqat Ali Malik, on Sunday vowed that no talks would be held with violent anti-state groups. According to media reports, IG Police Liaqat said there can be no leniency towards those accused of killing police personnel, desecrating their
Flood Safety Drills Made Mandatory in Schools
RAWALPINDI: To educate students on how to stay safe during weather-related emergencies, School Education Department has formally instructed all government schools in the Rawalpindi Division to hold flood safety drills for students. As the monsoon season gets underway, the drills are aimed at helping students learn how to stay safe
