Authorities step up crackdown on E-Challan violators
The Lahore Traffic Police have stepped up their crackdown on vehicles with outstanding e-challans, impounding a commercial pickup truck in the Green Town area after it was found to have unpaid fines amounting to Rs60,000. According to the traffic police, the action was taken as part of an ongoing campaign
Flour prices register sharp rise across Pakistan in one year
ISLAMABAD: Flour prices have risen sharply across Pakistan over the past year, with the price of a 20-kilogram flour bag increasing by as much as Rs1,250 between July 10, 2025, and July 10, 2026, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The figures show significant
CENTCOM, US carries out further airstrikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the launch of a fresh round of US airstrikes against Iran, stating that the operations began at 5 p.m. US time on Sunday. In a statement, CENTCOM said the strikes are aimed at further degrading Iran’s capability to threaten or target
Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet to be formed within days, says CM Amjad Hussain
ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain has announced that the new provincial cabinet will be constituted within the next two to three days, while local government elections will be held before October. The chief minister said all political parties were provided with a level playing field during the elections. However,
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to embark on Qatar visit today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to depart for Qatar on Monday, where he will hold high-level meetings with the Qatari leadership to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments. According to sources, Pakistan’s Foreign Office is finalising the arrangements for the prime minister’s visit. During
Three-year FIA data shows 74,474 people offloaded before leaving Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A total of 74,474 people leaving for abroad were offloaded over the past three years by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other law enforcement agencies, according to official documents. The documents show that the FIA offloaded 39,786 passengers, while 34,688 others were stopped from travelling by various government
Europe’s Dream Turns Deadly as Hundreds of Pakistanis Die at Sea in Four Years
ISLAMABAD: At least 335 Pakistanis have been killed in migrant boat accidents over the last four years in their attempts to make way to European nations through illegal routes, according to papers issued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The data highlights the human cost of irregular migration and the
McCullum Out as England Test Coach Ahead of Pakistan Series
LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that Brendon McCullum will no longer serve as head coach of England’s Test team, although he will continue in his role as head coach of the country’s white-ball sides. According to the ECB, McCullum’s four-year tenure as Test head coach
Pakistanis Can Earn Up to $50,000 Through OpenAI’s Bio Bounty Program
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani researchers and cybersecurity experts are now eligible to participate in OpenAI’s Bio Bounty Program after the country was added to the list of eligible nations, opening the door for local professionals to compete for rewards of up to $50,000. The initiative, launched by artificial intelligence company OpenAI, is
Terrorists Target Labourers in Balochistan, Five Killed
QUETTA: Five labourers were killed in a terrorist attack in the Mashkail area of Washuk district, Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, armed militants opened fire on the workers, killing all five at the scene. The victims were identified as Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Qadeer,
