Independence Day festivities in Karachi turned tragic on Friday after celebratory aerial firing across the city killed one woman and left 94 others wounded, among them 17 children, according to rescue officials. An Edhi Foundation representative reported that the injury count had reached 94, breaking down to 10 women, 17 children and 59 men. Rescue sources said the woman’s death occurred amid the same round of celebratory gunfire that affected multiple neighborhoods. Those hurt were rushed to three major facilities, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Civil Hospital and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, for emergency treatment. Hospitals Report Overnight Surge From Karachi Aerial…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marked Independence Day by congratulating the nation and framing the celebrations against the backdrop of what he called a “historic victory,” while honoring those who gave their lives for Pakistan’s freedom. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, his Independence Day speech expressed gratitude to Allah for the gift of an independent homeland and acknowledged the sacrifices of the country’s founding generation. The premier said the outcome of “Marka-e-Haq” had lifted national pride, describing it as a moment of collective achievement for the country. Shehbaz Stresses Peace, Issues Warning on Water Rights Shehbaz told the gathering that…
Pakistan’s top leadership used the country’s 79th Independence Day on Friday to call for national stability, institutional reform and continued efforts toward regional peace. Celebrations unfolded nationwide with visible enthusiasm, as citizens gathered at mosques for special prayers seeking unity, prosperity and lasting solidarity for the country. Official festivities opened with ceremonial gun salutes, 31 rounds in Islamabad and 21 in each provincial capital, followed by a formal guard-changing ceremony at the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, the resting place of the nation’s founder. President Zardari Honors Founding Leaders President Asif Ali Zardari used his Independence Day address to honor Muhammad Ali…
Two bodies were recovered from the roadside in Domel tehsil of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting police to suspect that the victims were shot dead. Law enforcement officials have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. According to local sources, the bodies were found near Bakhmali Petrol Pump along Sada Khel Road in Domel tehsil. Early findings from the investigation suggest the victims belonged to the Mohmand Khel area. Incident Follows Fatal Attack on FC Personnel This discovery of bodies in Bannu comes just a day after unidentified assailants opened fire on a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in…
At least eight militants linked to the India-backed group Fitna al-Hindustan died on Wednesday when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device went off prematurely while being assembled in Surab district, Balochistan. The military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations, confirmed the deaths and said several other militants sustained injuries in the blast. According to ISPR, the initial explosion set off additional stockpiled explosives at the location, causing a secondary blast that killed three civilians in the vicinity and left more militants wounded. Balochistan Explosion Triggers Wider Security Operation Security forces and Balochistan Police moved quickly to the site following the incident,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced Pakistan’s National Youth Employment Policy on Wednesday, describing it as the country’s first dedicated framework to expand job and business opportunities for young people. The announcement was made at an event held in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day. As part of the policy, the premier revealed a 35 percent quota for women in the workforce, alongside a 10 percent annual allocation reserved for youth-led startups. He said the measures were designed to make the labour market more inclusive while encouraging innovation among younger entrepreneurs. A Push Toward Tech-Driven Growth Addressing the gathering, PM Shehbaz…
Pakistan and Norway agreed on Thursday to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, marking the two nations’ most significant diplomatic engagement in ten years. The commitment came during high-level discussions in Islamabad aimed at reinforcing longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, first in a restricted-format session before both leaders headed broader delegation talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials from the Foreign Office confirmed that the discussions covered the entire scope of ties between Islamabad and Oslo, along with regional and global issues…
Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu addressed reporters via video link at the Lahore Press Club, where he renewed his allegations against the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to journalists, Pannu claimed that Sikhs in India are facing systematic persecution that amounts to genocide under the current administration. He tied this claim to the broader push for Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland that his organization has campaigned for over several years. Khalistan Referendum Scheduled for August 16 According to Pannu, the next phase of the Khalistan referendum will take place in the United States on…
Three Pakistani citizens have lost their lives after Houthi forces struck a commercial ship in the Red Sea, Islamabad confirmed, as the country continues pushing for calm amid worsening Middle East tensions. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the fatalities on Wednesday, noting that a fourth Pakistani was wounded in the strike. Pakistan Condemns the Red Sea Shipping Attack Writing on social media platform X, Dar denounced the assault on what he described as a non-combatant merchant vessel. He said such strikes put civilian lives at risk, breach international law, and threaten navigational freedom, maritime stability, and…
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday commended the results of a three-way summit involving Turkiye and Pakistan, describing it as a foundation for a lasting defense partnership among the three nations. The gathering, held in Jeddah under King Salman’s chairmanship, marked a notable step in trilateral security cooperation. During the session, ministers extended their gratitude to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the work that went into what has been named the Makkah Summit for Common Defense. Cabinet Highlights Benefits of the Trilateral Agreement According to the cabinet’s statement, the…
