For years, the idea of creating new provinces in Pakistan remained quietly under discussion. Now, it appears that the debate has reached a decisive stage. Policymakers increasingly believe that without administrative restructuring, the country’s governance challenges cannot be resolved. After years of deliberation within state institutions, a growing consensus has emerged: Pakistan needs new provinces to function effectively. While the ruling PML-N remains divided on the issue, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) currently views the proposal as risky, particularly where Sindh is concerned. Why New Provinces Are Being Considered Supporters of new provinces argue that excessive concentration of power and…
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Karachi: Rescue teams have recovered 1.5 kilograms of gold worth more than Rs600 million from a shop at Gul Plaza, which was affected by the recent tragic incident. The gold was found during an ongoing search operation and has been safely handed over to the shop’s owner, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to rescue authorities, search operations are still underway at Gul Plaza in Karachi. During the operation, rescue personnel recovered the gold in intact condition from a shop located inside the building. Officials said the recovered gold jewellery was submerged in water but remained undamaged. The shop owner expressed…
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert warning of heavy rain and further snowfall in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from Sunday night, as a new spell of western weather system is expected to enter the province. According to the PDMA, the weather system will remain active from January 25 to 27, bringing heavy rain and snowfall to upper districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla and Kohistan. The authority said that intense snowfall and a sharp drop in temperatures are likely in higher elevations, while rain accompanied by thunder is expected in Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan,…
LONDON: England’s Derbyshire Falcons have signed Pakistan’s young cricketer Sufiyan Muqeem for the 2026 Vitality Blast, the club announced on Friday. According to Derbyshire, the Falcons have added two international spin bowlers — Sufiyan Muqeem and Afghanistan’s Mohammad Ghazanfar — to their squad for the upcoming T20 tournament. The club said that Muqeem will be available during the early part of the group stage, while Ghazanfar will join the side for the later stages and knockout matches. Muqeem has already made an impact in international cricket for Pakistan, claiming three wickets for just five runs in a T20 appearance. Known…
DAVOS: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s economic reforms, describing him as a leader who completes what he commits to. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Georgieva said she holds deep respect for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and acknowledged his seriousness and determination toward Pakistan’s economic development. “When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sets his mind to a task, he ensures it is completed,” she said, referring to their multiple meetings focused on achieving agreed economic targets. The IMF chief said the Fund has been working constructively with Pakistan for a long time,…
WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm has swept across several US states, bringing life to a standstill in Texas and Oklahoma as heavy snowfall and freezing conditions disrupted daily activities. Authorities said that more than two dozen airports were completely shut down, while thousands of flights were cancelled, leaving travelers stranded across the country. Major highways were also closed due to dangerous road conditions, further worsening the situation. Officials have issued winter storm warnings for over 150 million people nationwide, urging residents in affected areas to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In several states, people rushed to stores to stock…
CHITRAL: A devastating avalanche in Chitral has killed nine members of a single family, while one child was rescued alive after being trapped under snow, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner Chitral Rao Hashim said that 10 people were buried when the avalanche struck their home in a mountainous area. Rescue teams worked under extreme weather conditions and successfully retrieved the bodies of nine victims from the debris. “The rescued child was shifted to a nearby medical facility, while the bodies have been transported to Wardaap, Drosh, for legal and medical formalities,” the deputy commissioner said. Authorities added that…
Islamabad: Severe snowfall in Pakistan’s upper regions has disrupted daily life, blocking roads and stranding hundreds of people, prompting large-scale rescue operations by the Pakistan Army and emergency services. Several feet of snow have fallen across upper areas, cutting off road links and isolating communities. Heavy snowfall was reported in Neelum Valley, Sudhanoti, Bagh, Hattian Bala, Athmuqam, Upper Neelum, and other high-altitude areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In Haveli district, around 25 vehicles, including ambulances, were stranded due to snow-covered roads. The Pakistan Army successfully rescued 32 passengers, while nearly 100 people remained stuck in vehicles at various locations.…
Stockholm: Sweden has issued a clear ultimatum to Afghan refugees, asking those involved in criminal activities to leave the country, while calling on the European Union to take collective and stricter measures. According to foreign media reports, Swedish authorities have described Afghan refugees as a growing security concern for Europe. Sweden has urged the European Union to introduce a joint documentation and identification system for Afghan migrants to improve monitoring and enforcement. A Swedish minister stated that criminal Afghan refugees have no right to stay in Europe, stressing that individuals involved in crimes would be deported at any cost. The…
Lahore: Riphah International University, Gulberg Campus, has launched its flagship Innovation & Wellness Fest 2026, a seven-day multi-sector event aimed at strengthening academia–industry collaboration while promoting community health and youth entrepreneurship. Organized under the leadership of Mr. Muhammad Umer Farooq, Regional Director, Riphah International University Lahore, the festival brings together students, academics, industry professionals, healthcare experts, and community organizations on a single platform to translate learning into practice and innovation into impact. The festival was inaugurated by DG NCHD Ali Asghar and Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan Chancellor Riphah International University , Chancellor Riphah International University, Mr Hassan Muhammad Khan, stated…
