ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs under the December fuel price adjustment, adding further pressure on consumers. According to an official notification, the power tariff has been raised by 28 paisas per unit. The increase will be reflected in electricity bills for February and will apply to consumers across the country, including K-Electric users. However, lifeline consumers and electric vehicle charging stations have been exempted from the hike and will not bear the additional cost. The Central Power Purchasing Agency had requested a 48 paisa per unit increase in electricity prices…
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ISLAMABAD: Funeral prayers for victims of the recent suicide blast in the federal capital were offered on Saturday at Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra and Imambargah Jamia Sadiq, drawing large crowds of mourners. According to officials, funeral prayers for 11 martyrs were held at Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra, while three victims were laid to rest after prayers at Imambargah Jamia Sadiq. A collective absentee funeral prayer for 33 martyrs was also offered. Federal ministers, senior police officials, prominent religious scholars from various schools of thought, political leaders and a large number of citizens attended the ceremonies. Scenes of grief unfolded as the bodies of the…
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have detained four individuals allegedly linked to the suicide bomber involved in the deadly blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad, government sources confirmed on Friday. According to officials, the detained suspects are said to have close connections with the attacker. They have been shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation as part of an ongoing counter terrorism operation. Special investigation teams comprising counter terrorism officers have been formed to trace facilitators and anyone who may have assisted in planning or executing the attack. Security agencies are working on intelligence related to the attacker’s current and previous hideouts. Raids…
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday confirmed that the deadly blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad was a suicide attack and claimed it was an act of terrorism carried out by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Speaking to the media, Talal Chaudhry said law enforcement agencies have obtained key information about the suicide bomber, including details of his travel history to Afghanistan. He added that although the attacker was not an Afghan national, records show he had traveled to Afghanistan multiple times. The minister stated that the incident was reported to the Islamabad administration at 1:42 pm,…
Authorities have identified the suicide bomber involved in the deadly attack near a mosque in Islamabad, officials said. According to government sources, the attacker had received formal militant training in Afghanistan and had travelled there multiple times in the past. Officials claimed that several militant groups operating from Afghan territory continue to pose a serious threat to regional security. Sources added that evidence in previous investigations has pointed to cross-border networks supporting terrorist activities inside Pakistan. They stressed that the nation remains united against terrorism and vowed to continue efforts to eliminate militancy. The identification comes after a suicide blast…
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline in both global and local markets after two days of gains, recording the third largest drop in history, market sources said. In Pakistan, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs21,400, bringing it down to Rs507,762. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs18,347 to Rs435,324. Silver prices also declined, with per tola silver falling by Rs1,430 to Rs7,825. In the international market, gold prices dropped sharply as per ounce gold fell by $214 to $4,850, slipping below the $5,000 mark once again. Market analysts said the decline…
CHAMAN: A police officer was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire on an anti-polio team in the Roghani Union Council area of Chaman, officials said on Thursday. According to details, the attack took place during an ongoing polio vaccination campaign when armed assailants riding a motorcycle targeted the security personnel assigned to protect the team. As a result, Constable Nizamuddin was martyred on the spot, Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangulzai confirmed. The deputy commissioner said the polio team remained safe as its members were inside a house administering polio drops to children at the time of the attack. The…
ISLAMABAD: At least 32 people were killed and more than 169 injured in a suicide bombing at the gate of an Imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area on Thursday. Several of the injured are reported to be in critical condition, officials said. The powerful blast shattered window panes of nearby houses, while the body of the suicide attacker remains inside the Imambargah, according to initial police reports. Police, rescue services, Rangers, and Pakistan Army personnel reached the scene shortly after the incident. Following the attack, the Inspector General of Islamabad declared an emergency across the federal capital. An emergency was imposed…
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bombing at the gate of an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area has killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others, officials confirmed, raising fears the death toll may rise. According to a district administration spokesperson, the explosion caused heavy casualties and several victims remain in critical condition. Windows of nearby homes were shattered due to the intensity of the blast. Police, rescue teams, Rangers and army personnel rushed to the site and sealed the area. Islamabad Inspector General declared an emergency across the federal capital. Emergency has been imposed at PIMS, Polyclinic and CDA hospitals. Staff…
SYDNEY: Australia have suffered a major setback just one day before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup, as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament due to fitness concerns. Cricket Australia confirmed that Hazlewood failed to regain full fitness in time, forcing him to withdraw from the global event. Australia’s chief selector Tony Dodemaide said the team had hoped Hazlewood would recover before the Super 8 stage, but medical staff advised that the pacer requires more time to fully recover. “We were optimistic that Josh would be fit by the Super 8s, but he…
