Operation Shaaban Continues as Security Forces Kill Four More Militants
QUETTA: Security forces have killed four more militants during ongoing operations under Operation Shaaban, taking the total number of militants eliminated in the campaign to 71, according to security sources. The joint operation, involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan and police, is continuing against militant elements in various
1,686 Undocumented Afghans Detained in Major Balochistan Crackdown
QUETTA: Security forces have detained 1,686 undocumented Afghan nationals during a crackdown in Balochistan’s border districts, officials said on Sunday. According to official sources, the action was carried out through 40 successful operations aimed at curbing illegal migration and dismantling human smuggling networks operating in the region. The sources said
Sindh to Screen FIFA World Cup Matches on Big Screen
KARACHI: Sindh government on Sunday decided to broadcast the football World Cup final matches on big screens across the province to allow supporters to watch the matches live. In this connection, Sindh Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar said that big screens would be installed in various divisions and districts
PIA Names Ex-Ethiopian Airlines Chief as CEO
ISLAMABAD: The recently privatized Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes shortly after completion of the first phase of PIA’s privatisation, transferring management control of the PIACL to the Arif Habib-led consortium under the Share
Councilor, Supporters Join IPP in Mirpur
MIRPUR: Councilor Raja Jameel Ahmed and Raja Rashid Altaf joined Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) on Sunday along with dozens of supporters. This was announced in the presence of the IPP candidate for AJK Assembly Raja Tasleem Anjum. This political development would certainly give a significant boost in the political strength of
Geo News Back on YouTube and Cable
ISLAMABAD: Geo News on Sunday resumed its broadcast operations on Youtube and Cable Network after a 15-day suspension imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The authority suspended the broadcast of Geo News for airing a Muharram documentary and that could offend religious sentiments and disturb public order.
GPS Technology Set to Transform Pakistan Hockey
LAHORE: To improve players’ fitness performance and injuries prevention, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) formally introduced an advanced GPS player tracking system. This a major step toward modernizing the national game, officials in the PHF claimed adding that the new technology would allow coaches and performance analysts to monitor players in
Qatar’s Ex-Emir Sheikh Hamad Passes Away at 74
DOHA: Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on Sunday at the age of 74. The Amiri Diwan, Qatar’s official administrative office, announced his death on Sunday morning, writing in a statement: “With hearts full of faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the
No More Paying for Plastic Shopping Bags
LAHORE: Shoppers will not pay for plastic shopping bags anymore, as the government has stopped shops, shopping malls, retail outlets, hotels, and restaurants from doing so. The decision has been taken by the provincial government of Punjab and the order would come into force on September 6, 2026, and all
NDMA Sounds Flood, Landslide Alarm
ISLAMABAD: Flood and landslide alert ahead of a fresh spell of monsoon rains expected to affect large parts of the country, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued the alert on Sunday, advising residents and tourists to avoid traveling to mountainous areas. Be alert and take precautionary measures during the ongoing
