A high-level business delegation, led by former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi.The meeting focused on Pakistan’s economic outlook and reform agenda, according to reliable sources. The Gohar Ejaz meeting with COAS included top business figures. Among them were APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad, SM Tanvir, and the presidents of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Ejaz briefed the army chief on the current state of the economy. He noted that economic stability was slowly returning and…
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The announcement came from Iran’s Foreign Ministry, as reported by The News. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the schedule during a Monday press briefing, stating that the Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan visit holds deep diplomatic importance for both countries. Baqaei described the upcoming trip as a sign of the value Tehran places on ties with Islamabad. He emphasized that Iran and Pakistan share long-standing historical, cultural, and religious connections, along with mutual respect. Relations have strengthened further in recent weeks amid rising tensions in the region. The spokesperson noted that contacts between the two nations have increased after Israeli and US attacks…
Monsoon Floods in Pakistan continue to claim lives as fresh cloudbursts wreak havoc across the country.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Tuesday that the death toll from heavy rains has climbed to 221. Flash floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have battered mountainous areas, causing widespread destruction. In the past 24 hours, rain-related incidents have killed two men and three children. Ten more people were injured. Overall, 592 individuals have been hurt this monsoon season, including 77 men, 40 women, and 104 children. Punjab remains the worst-hit province. It has recorded 135 deaths and 470 injuries due to rain-triggered…
A powerful disaster has struck Babusar Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan. Flash floods and landslides, caused by intense cloudbursts, have claimed at least three lives. Fifteen people are injured. More than 30 tourists are missing. The situation is critical, officials say. The Gilgit-Baltistan government’s spokesperson confirmed two of the deceased. A woman named Mashal Fatima and a man named Fahad Islam, both from Lodhran, lost their lives. The injured have been taken to Regional Hospital Chilas. An emergency has been declared at the facility. Over 15 vehicles, including tourist vans from Sahiwal, were swept away. The deadly Babusar Highway flood destroyed more…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken the lead by winning six out of eleven Senate seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These are unofficial and unconfirmed results from the provincial assembly election. All 145 members of the KP Assembly exercised their right to vote. Polling has ended, and counting is in progress. Early results show PTI candidates dominating on general, technocrat, and women’s categories. Among the victorious PTI members, Murad Saeed secured a general seat with 26 votes. Faisal Javed followed with 22 votes, and Noorul Haq Qadri clinched another general seat with 21 votes. On the women’s quota, Rubina Naz of…
The National Telecom Corporation (NTC) has unveiled a detailed plan to strengthen cybersecurity for federal and provincial governments. The initiative also covers vital state institutions facing rising online threats. According to an official report, NTC is committed to providing secure, modern, and reliable IT services to all government departments. The strategy focuses on shielding critical communication systems from cyber risks and enhancing national digital safety. Key measures include the installation of advanced border controllers and firewalls. These upgrades aim to reinforce network defenses across Pakistan. The NTC plan also highlights the creation of a strong framework for active threat management.…
The United Arab Emirates has begun a large-scale Afghan deportation, sending home nationals who were temporarily housed during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Emirati officials confirmed that the repatriation process started on July 10. They also officially notified Washington about the decision. These Afghans were transferred to the UAE at the U.S. government’s request after the Taliban regained control of Kabul in 2021. Iran has also recently sent thousands of Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan. Officials believe that countries sheltering Afghan refugees now see them as potential security risks. Pakistan, too, faces a similar challenge, and experts say it…
QUETTA: At least six people lost their lives, and many others were injured during intense tribal clashes in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah, the deputy commissioner confirmed on Monday. The violent confrontation created fear in the area, forcing markets to shut down. As soon as the administration received the alert, Levies forces rushed to the spot. They sealed off the conflict zone and shifted both the injured and the deceased to nearby hospitals. Officials expressed concern over the use of heavy weapons by both rival groups. The deputy commissioner stated that Frontier Corps (FC) units were called in to control the unrest.…
MALAKAND: Security forces have killed at least nine Indian-backed militants and captured eight others in a large-scale terrorist operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted between July 16 and 20 following confirmed reports of the presence of “Fitna al Khwarij” fighters. The operation brought together the Pakistan Army, police, Levies, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the Malakand district administration. Officials said security teams cordoned off the hideout and engaged the extremists in intense gunfire. Nine militants were neutralised, and eight were taken into custody. Two strongholds used…
QUETTA/KARACHI: The police have confirmed that 13 people, including the main suspect, have been arrested in connection with a brutal honour killing in Balochistan. The shocking video of the murder of a man and a woman has gone viral online. Authorities say the investigation is underway, and more arrests are expected soon. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced on X that the victims had been identified. He stated that the tragic incident occurred just days before Eid ul Adha. “A case has been registered under terrorism charges. The law will take its full course against this heinous act,” he assured. Social…
