Unknown gunmen attacked a private ambulance on Circular Road in Bannu, killing four people on the spot. The incident has raised serious concerns about security in the area. According to police, unidentified armed men opened fire on the ambulance of a private welfare organization. The vehicle was moving through the area when it came under heavy gunfire. All four people inside the ambulance died instantly, while the attackers managed to escape from the scene. Police later shifted the bodies to a hospital for post-mortem examination. An initial report has been registered, and a full investigation has been launched to identify…
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AJK IG Liaquat Ali Malik has warned citizens against the growing threat of fake and misleading news, urging people to verify information before sharing it. Addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, Malik said certain elements were spreading false propaganda about the situation in Kashmir and attempting to mislead the public. He rejected reports claiming that routes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir had been closed, describing such reports as contrary to facts. He clarified that all entry and exit routes across the region remain fully open and traffic is operating normally. The AJK IG said modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, are…
A powerful Venezuela earthquake has killed at least 235 people and injured nearly 1,000 others after twin quakes struck areas west of Caracas on Wednesday evening. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, caused widespread destruction across several regions, with the northern coastal state of La Guaira suffering the worst damage. Authorities declared La Guaira a disaster area as rescue teams continued searching for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings. In the coastal city of Catia La Mar, residents described scenes of devastation as dozens of buildings crumbled. “It was terrible. Everything collapsed,” said 39-year-old Yilsmaris Blanco, who survived the…
Youm-e-Ashur is being observed across Pakistan today with deep reverence to honour the unparalleled sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions in the Battle of Karbala. Mourning processions are being held in cities and towns across the country as devotees commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the martyrs of Karbala. Religious scholars and speakers are delivering sermons highlighting the life, teachings and steadfastness of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They are also reflecting on the enduring lessons of the tragedy of Karbala, including sacrifice, justice, patience and truth. Alam, Taazia and Zuljanah processions are also…
US Vice President JD Vance has said that the United States and Iran have agreed to establish a channel for US-Iran direct talks aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. In an interview with a British website, Vance said Iranian and American military officials would meet in Doha to discuss disputes and seek ways to prevent escalation. According to Vance, Iranian officials proposed sending a representative from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to Doha. The representative would maintain direct communication with a US Central Command (CENTCOM) official to address disagreements and manage potential crises. Vance said this mechanism…
Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. A smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented a Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitary upon his arrival at GHQ, underlining the importance of the high-level military engagement. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security developments and ways to strengthen defence cooperation between Pakistan and Libya. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in professional military training, security cooperation and institutional…
9th Muharram processions are being held across Pakistan today, with authorities enforcing strict security measures to ensure peaceful mourning events. Security has been strengthened along procession routes, while sabeels have been set up in cities across the country. Mourning processions are taking place in major cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur and Hangu. In Lahore, the central Zuljanah procession began from Islampura, while another major procession started from Pando Street and will conclude at Khaima-e-Sadaat. According to the Punjab Police, 1,697 mourning processions and 3,869 majalis are being held across the province…
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 167 people and injuring more than 700 others as buildings collapsed in and around Caracas. The Venezuela earthquake involved two major tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quakes struck less than a minute apart, with the epicenter located about 160 kilometers west of the capital. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue searching for survivors. She noted that casualty figures do not yet include the heavily affected La Guaira state, home to Caracas’ main…
Six terrorists killed in Lower Dir during a joint operation carried out by police, the Elite Force and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the mountainous Brichar area of Talash, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, security personnel launched the operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. An exchange of fire followed, leaving six terrorists dead. Authorities said the slain militants were involved in several attacks, including an assault on a police checkpoint and the killing of a police official. Police identified three of the deceased as Khalil-ur-Rehman, Naeem-ud-Din and Kifayatullah. The CTD said…
Pakistan’s constructive role in Middle East peace has been widely acknowledged by the international community, the Foreign Office said today, reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and held meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and the premier. He said the visit further strengthened Pakistan-Iran relations, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation. Andrabi said Pakistan, alongside Qatar, acted as a mediator during the Iran-US talks…
