Author: Sajjad Ali

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his government’s and the Armed Forces of Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country. During a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister strongly condemned recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and other regions that resulted in the deaths of innocent Pakistanis, including security personnel. He emphasized that the sacrifices made by the people and the Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism will not be in vain. Sharif assured that the government would allocate all necessary resources to support the Armed Forces in their efforts to combat terrorism. He reiterated…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 69,000 SIM cards issued with canceled or fake identity documents. This action follows the August 16 deadline for biometric verification of SIM cards, which revealed many were registered using invalid or fraudulent IDs. To reinstate their blocked SIMs, users must obtain valid identity cards from NADRA (Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority) and visit their mobile operator or franchise for biometric verification. Furthermore, the PTA has warned that SIMs registered with expired identity cards from before 2017 will also be blocked within a week. Users are advised to renew their ID cards through…

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing escalating internal divisions. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has taken action by removing two MNAs, Atif Khan and Sher Ali Arbab, from their party positions. Ali Amin Gandapur earlier had de-notified Junaid Akbar as Focal Person to CM for Members National Assembly (MNAs) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following his supporting Shakeel Khan, who was removed as minister for Communication and Works earlier for alleged corruption. Atif Khan, who served as the President of the Peshawar region—encompassing the districts of Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Mardan, and Swabi—has been…

Bachal Ghuniyo, a local reporter for the Sindhi news channel Awaz TV, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in the town of Ronti, near Ghotki, on Tuesday morning. According to police reports, Ghuniyo was in a field near his home when the assailants opened fire, killing him on the spot. His body was later transported to Ubaro Tehsil Hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, exploring whether it was a robbery or a targeted killing, with the possibility of personal motives also being considered. Following the tragic event, journalists gathered at Ubaro Tehsil Hospital. Ghuniyo was well-known for his reporting…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a federal cabinet meeting to address the current political climate and review proposals from various government departments. The meeting is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. The agenda will focus on a comprehensive evaluation of the country’s political situation, with particular attention to maintaining law and order. The cabinet will also consider the prevailing economic challenges, discussing strategies to strengthen the economy in these uncertain times. This meeting is especially significant given the complex political and economic circumstances the government is currently navigating. In the previous cabinet meeting, the federal cabinet approved the…

ISLAMABAD: Twenty-one terrorists were killed during retaliatory operations conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies in Pakistan southwestern Balochistan province, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. Pakistan’s military said 14 troops- 10 personnel of security forces and four others of law enforcement agencies-, and 21 militants, were killed in fighting after the largest of the attacks, which targeted vehicles from buses to goods trucks on a major highway. “We have confirmed 39 people killed in several coordinated attacks carried out by the terrorists,” Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan provincial government, told a foreign news agency AFP.…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and watched the ongoing Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. During his visit, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also serve as interior minister, reviewed the arrangements for cricket fans. He gave instructions to relevant authorities to further improve facilities for the fans. Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second Bangladesh batter after Mohammad Ashraful (190) to be dismissed in the 190s as Pakistan were left chasing the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Mushfiqur, who started the fourth day’s play at his overnight score…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday issued warnings of torrential rains in Sindh and Punjab provinces from August 26 to 29. The NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) advised relevant departments to stay alert. The NDMA alert indicates that a strong weather system is active over parts of Sindh, potentially causing heavy, short-duration downpours. In Punjab, including the Potohar region and cities such as Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, and Multan, isolated rainfalls are anticipated intermittently. The authority cautions that these torrential rains may lead to flash flooding in local streams and hill torrents…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is considering sending all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan back home after he was charged in connection with a murder case related to a recent tragedy in Dhaka. Shakib is expected to miss the second Test match against Pakistan, scheduled for August 30. The charges against Shakib involve the alleged murder of a garment factory worker named Rubel in Dhaka. A case has been filed against Shakib, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and actor Ferdous Ahmed, all of whom were former Awami League MPs in the country’s 12th parliament. The complaint was lodged by Rafiqul Islam,…

KARACHI: A new scam has emerged involving fraudulent courier messages that could potentially wipe out your bank account. Fateh Mehmood, a local resident, received a suspicious text claiming that a parcel was awaiting delivery and requested an updated address for delivery. The message included a link asking him to click and provide the address, along with a note that a re-delivery fee of Rs. 89 would be charged. When Fateh attempted to pay the Rs. 89 from his bank account, he received an alert indicating insufficient funds. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the scammer had tried to withdraw…