Security forces have killed 13 militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to ISPR, the operations were carried out against Fitna al-Khawarij following credible intelligence reports about the presence of militants in different areas of the province. In the first operation, conducted in Bannu district, security forces engaged the militants during an exchange of fire, resulting in the killing of eight Khawarij militants. In a separate operation in Kurram district, security forces eliminated five more militants. A large cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the slain…
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The federal government has announced that prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged for the next 15 days. According to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division, there will be no increase or decrease in fuel prices, providing relief to consumers amid rising inflation. As per the notification, the price of petrol has been maintained at Rs253.17 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) will continue to be sold at Rs257.08 per litre. Officials stated that the decision was taken after carefully reviewing international crude oil prices and prevailing domestic economic conditions. The Petroleum Division said that keeping fuel prices…
Karachi: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that the Sindh government is actively working to improve all sectors, with a special focus on health and education, adding that world-class healthcare facilities are being provided free of cost to the public. Addressing a ceremony on the performance and future strategy of the Sindh government, Bilawal Bhutto recalled that Pakistan had faced serious law and order and terrorism challenges in the past, particularly during 2008, when bomb blasts and terrorist attacks were a daily occurrence. Focus on Healthcare After 18th Amendment Bilawal Bhutto said that after…
Islamabad: Pakistan has said it wants a peaceful and stable Iran and will continue to play its role for peace and stability in the region, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said Pakistan is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Iran and believes that Iran’s challenges should be resolved through peaceful means. “A peaceful and stable Iran is in the interest of the entire region. We hope Iran will overcome its current challenges soon,” he said. The Foreign Office spokesperson said that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with…
Multan: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed that 2,870 Pakistani nationals were deported from various countries during 2025, mainly due to visa violations and illegal activities. Speaking in Multan, FIA Director Atta-ur-Rehman said that Saudi Arabia accounted for the highest number of deportations, where 87 Pakistanis were expelled on charges of begging. He said that the misuse of work visas has emerged as a major issue, resulting in the deportation of 707 Pakistanis from different countries. Visa Violations Damaging Pakistan’s Image The FIA director warned that violating visa rules not only harms Pakistan’s international image but also leads to…
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a cold wave alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, warning of severe cold weather conditions until the end of January. According to the NDMA advisory, extremely cold temperatures are expected during night and early morning hours, while moderate to heavy snowfall is likely in upper mountainous regions. The authority warned that snowfall could disrupt road connectivity, transportation systems and electricity supply in affected areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from January 17 to 19, while Murree and…
Lahore: Renowned stage actor Qaiser Piya was robbed at a traffic signal in Lahore, where criminals snatched his expensive mobile phone and fled the scene, police said on Tuesday. According to police, the incident took place in Garden Town, where Qaiser Piya was travelling in his car. As his vehicle stopped at a traffic signal, one suspect approached the car, knocked on it and deliberately started an argument. The FIR states that during the distraction, a second suspect arrived from the other side of the vehicle and took advantage of the situation, snatching Qaiser Piya’s valuable mobile phone before escaping.…
Lahore: Wheat prices have surged sharply across Punjab, with rates increasing by up to Rs700 per maund over the past ten days, adding fresh pressure on household budgets amid rising food inflation. According to market sources, the price of wheat has climbed from Rs3,700 per maund to around Rs4,400, while in Rawalpindi, rates have surged further to Rs4,800 per maund. In Lahore, wheat is now being sold at Rs4,450 per maund, while residents in several parts of the city report an acute shortage of government-subsidised flour. Official 10kg and 20kg flour bags are largely unavailable, forcing consumers to turn to…
Melbourne: Melbourne Renegades’ management has issued an apology to Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan after controversially calling him back during a Big Bash League (BBL) match, sources have confirmed. According to sources, the team’s captain Will Sutherland and the coaching staff personally apologized to Rizwan following the incident. Sutherland reportedly told the Pakistani cricketer that the match was at a very intense stage and admitted regret over his conduct. “I am ashamed of my behaviour. You are a great player and people love you,” the Renegades captain was quoted as saying. Sources said Rizwan had expressed strong displeasure to the management…
Karachi: Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Bostan, has said there are strong chances that the US dollar could fall below Rs250 against the Pakistani rupee, driven by rising defence exports and renewed confidence in the country’s economy. Speaking during a private TV programme, Malik Bostan said that around 15 countries have shown interest in purchasing JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, developed by the Pakistan Air Force in collaboration with China. He said potential export deals could bring in substantial foreign exchange, easing pressure on the rupee. The ECAP chairman said multiple factors are supporting the improving…
