Quetta/Lahore/Islamabad: Rain and snowfall have gripped several parts of Balochistan, while Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are also expected to receive rain over the next two days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD said rainfall has been continuing since last night in multiple areas of Balochistan. Ziarat, Kan Mehterzai, Muslim Bagh, Toba Kakari, and Toba Achakzai are experiencing rain along with snowfall. The cold spell has intensified in Quetta and surrounding areas, with temperatures dropping below freezing. Quetta recorded a low of minus 1 degree Celsius, while Kojak Top and Khwaja Imran reported temperatures as low as…
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Karachi: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that Karachi be brought under direct federal administration, calling for an end to what it termed the “drama” of the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Addressing a press conference in Karachi on Tuesday, Federal Minister and MQM leader Mustafa Kamal said the city should be placed under federal control in accordance with Articles 148 and 149 of the Constitution. He alleged that the 18th Amendment had failed Karachi and was being used to systematically marginalize its people. “The state has handed us over to those who have destroyed Karachi,” Kamal said. “Anyone who speaks…
Karachi | January 21, 2026: Rescue teams recovered around 30 bodies from a shop on the mezzanine floor of Gul Plaza on Tuesday, taking the death toll from the deadly fire incident to 63, officials said. According to authorities, the bodies were found during an ongoing search operation inside the fire-damaged commercial building, where efforts to locate missing persons continue. Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi confirmed the recovery of approximately 30 bodies from the mezzanine floor. SSP City Arif Aziz said the bodies were recovered from a shop identified as Dubai Crockery and were found in a severely burnt condition.…
Islamabad/Ankara: Pakistan and Türkiye have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Board of Peace, a US-backed international initiative aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire and post-war governance framework in Gaza. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi confirmed Pakistan’s participation, saying the decision was taken under the Gaza Peace Plan and UN General Assembly Resolution 2803. He said Pakistan hopes the initiative will contribute to a permanent ceasefire, improved humanitarian access, and the reconstruction of Gaza. The spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people, a two-state solution, and borders based on the pre-1967 lines, adding…
Islamabad: The National Assembly has passed another set of amendments to the Elections Act 2017, approving the Elections (Amendment) Act 2026, which will come into force immediately. According to parliamentary proceedings, the bill was moved by PPP MNA Shazia Marri and introduces major legal changes, including an expanded role for the Federal Constitutional Court in election-related matters and new rules governing the publication of lawmakers’ asset details. Federal Constitutional Court Given Role in Election Disputes Under the approved amendments, several sections of the Elections Act have been revised to replace the term “Supreme Court” with “Federal Constitutional Court”. Section 9…
Islamabad: The government has formally started implementing a special subsidy scheme for electric bikes, rickshaws and loaders, aimed at promoting affordable and environment-friendly transport across the country. Under the Prime Minister’s Electric Vehicle Adoption Scheme, subsidy amounts have already been transferred to the bank accounts of approved applicants in the first phase, officials confirmed. Rs9 Billion Subsidy This Year According to the Engineering Development Board (EDB), the government will provide around Rs9 billion in subsidies during the current financial year. Officials said the government plans to offer more than Rs100 billion in subsidies by 2030 to accelerate the shift towards…
A 26-year-old German doctor has travelled to Mandi Bahauddin to marry a Pakistani youth after their friendship, which began online, turned into love. The groom, 22-year-old Muhammad Akmal, belongs to village Defar in Mandi Bahauddin. According to the couple, they first connected through the online game Roblox, where their conversations gradually developed into a close bond. Speaking to a YouTube news channel, Akmal said the two remained in contact online for around five months before Salma decided to visit Pakistan and marry him. “I proposed to her on the very first day,” Akmal said, adding that after some initial hurdles,…
Swat: Unknown assailants carried out a hand grenade attack on the house of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Minister Dr Amjad Ali in the Shamozai area of Swat on Tuesday, police said. According to officials, the grenade exploded outside the residence, causing partial damage to the house. However, no loss of life or injuries were reported in the incident. Following the attack, District Police Officer (DPO) Swat Muhammad Umar reached the spot and reviewed the situation. Police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to trace those involved. ‘An Attempt to Silence Me,’ Says Dr Amjad Ali Reacting to the incident,…
India has officially designated Bangladesh as a “non-family” diplomatic posting, ordering the return of families of Indian diplomats and staff stationed in the country, according to international media reports. The decision means that Indian diplomats and embassy officials posted to Bangladesh will no longer be allowed to bring their immediate family members, including spouses and children, with them during their assignments. Previously, only four countries — Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and South Sudan — were listed by India as non-family postings for diplomatic assignments. With the latest move, Bangladesh has now been added to this list. The decision came into effect…
Decision on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Participation Expected Today The T20 World Cup continues to face controversy as uncertainty grows over Bangladesh’s participation in the mega event. A final decision on whether Bangladesh will take part in the tournament is expected today. According to international cricket reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has given the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) a deadline until today to confirm its stance regarding participation in the World Cup. The BCB has once again reiterated its refusal to play matches in India. However, the ICC has firmly rejected Bangladesh’s demand to relocate its World Cup matches…
