A devastating house fire in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar has claimed the lives of six members of a single family, according to rescue officials. The victims include a husband, his wife, and their four young children. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as soon as the blaze was reported and worked quickly to bring the fire under control. During the search operation that followed, officials recovered the bodies of all six victims from one room of the house. Victims Identified Authorities have confirmed the identities of those who lost their lives in the Peshawar house fire: Siraj, 55…
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has wrapped up its ISPR Summer Camp 2026, bringing together young participants from across the country for a program focused on national awareness and youth development. According to details shared by ISPR, the camp drew more than 4,000 students representing over 18 stations nationwide, making it one of the larger youth engagement efforts organized by the institution this year. A Special Session on Pakistan’s History and Ideology As part of the Pakistan youth summer camp, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Dr. Anees Ahmad, conducted a dedicated session with attendees. The discussion centered on Pakistan’s…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday that it will continue pushing the United States and Iran to halt hostilities and return to the negotiating table under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), an agreement Islamabad helped broker last month. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that although the MoU’s implementation is running into obstacles, Pakistan remains committed to encouraging both sides to end the violence and resume technical-level discussions in line with the agreement. Concerns Over Escalating Iran-US Tensions Andrabi voiced serious concern over the renewed confrontation between Iran and the United States, noting…
The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms has rolled out a series of major initiatives aimed at modernizing Pakistan’s shipbuilding sector. These steps mark the start of a broader push toward reviving domestic shipbuilding capacity and reducing dependence on foreign shipyards. Karachi Shipyard to Lead Commercial Vessel Production Under the new plan, Karachi Shipyard has been assigned a central role in commercial ship construction. The facility will begin building commercial vessels for the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), marking a significant step in the Pakistan shipbuilding industry revival. Officials say priority is being given to: Modernizing national shipyard infrastructure…
Karikot, South Waziristan — July 16, 2026: Security forces successfully thwarted a suicide attack targeting one of their posts in the Karikot area of Wana, South Waziristan, on Tuesday. Militants attempted to ram an explosive-laden vehicle into the post, but alert defensive systems detected the vehicle in time and destroyed it before it could reach its target. No Casualties Among Security Forces According to officials, the timely response prevented any loss of life or injury among troops stationed at the post. The suicide bomber’s vehicle was intercepted and neutralized before detonation could cause harm to personnel. Four Militants Killed in…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has slapped combined fines of roughly Rs740 million on the country’s four major mobile network operators after uncovering widespread breaches in SIM issuance rules. The penalties target unauthorised SIM activations and serious gaps in biometric verification and franchise oversight. The action was taken under Section 23 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996, following a string of investigations into how SIMs were being issued across operator networks. How Much Each Operator Was Fined Under the latest round of PTA fines on cellular operators, the penalty breakdown stands as follows: China Mobile Pakistan (Zong): Rs155.6 million…
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has demanded that JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman apologise to the nation, stating that disrespect toward Pakistan’s martyrs cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, the Speaker made clear that while political disagreements are normal, national institutions and the sacrifices of the country’s fallen soldiers must remain beyond dispute. Khan acknowledged that JUI-F holds standing as a major political force but said he firmly rejected Fazlur Rehman’s recent comments. He argued that any remarks perceived as disrespectful toward the armed forces cross a line that no political…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a strong condemnation following reports that Saudi Arabia came under attack overnight, describing the incident as a breach of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a post shared on X, the premier reaffirmed Islamabad’s steadfast backing of Saudi Arabia’s security at what he called a critical moment. The statement came a day after Saudi authorities confirmed that coalition forces had shot down ballistic missiles launched from Yemen, targeting the Kingdom’s southern region. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition operating in Yemen stated that the missiles had been fired by Houthi militants before…
Kylian Mbappe has opened up about France’s World Cup exit, pointing to tactical and technical shortcomings after Les Bleus fell 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final. The result brought an abrupt end to a tournament in which the French captain had been in electric form. Mbappe had been among the standout performers of the competition, scoring eight goals as France powered through to the last four with an attack that captivated fans across the globe. However, his hopes of leading France to a third consecutive World Cup final were dashed as Spain took control of the contest at AT&T Stadium…
The death toll in Operation Shaban has risen to 88 after security forces eliminated three more India-backed militants in Balochistan, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The joint offensive, carried out by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan police, was launched following the deadly assault on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat. Since then, the campaign has expanded into one of the province’s most sustained counter-militancy pushes in recent months. Aerial and Ground Strikes Target Militant Hideouts According to security officials, the Balochistan security operation combines both air and ground assaults to dismantle militant strongholds across the region. Forces have…
