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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military successfully conducted a training launch of the Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The launch aimed to train troops, test technical parameters, and evaluate sub-systems for improved accuracy and survivability. Senior officials, scientists, and engineers witnessed the test-firing. The Director General of Strategic Plans Division praised the scientists’ technical expertise, dedication, and commitment to achieving this milestone. The President, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and services chiefs congratulated the teams involved on their success.

The Traders’ Scheme has been quietly expanded by the government to include shops located in residential areas. This decision comes at a time when uncertainty surrounds the approval of the $7 billion IMF program, largely due to a financing gap and temporary relief measures for electricity consumers. Just a few days ago, the federal government extended the Traders’ Scheme to cover 100-square-foot shops in residential areas. Previously, these shops were exempt from the fixed income tax, which ranges from Rs100 to Rs60,000 per month. This move was necessary to address the IMF’s concerns over the limited scope of the original…

In Bajaur, security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt on the Pak-Afghan border, killing five terrorists. The incident occurred on the night between August 18 and 19, in Bajaur district, where a group of Khawarij attempted to cross the border. According to ISPR, In Bajaur security forces spotted the movement of these terrorists and responded swiftly. In the exchange of fire, five terrorists linked to Fitnah-ul-Khawarij were neutralized, while four others sustained injuries. Unfortunately, three brave soldiers were martyred during the intense firefight. Naik Inayat Khan, Lance Naik Umar Hayat, and Sepoy Waqar Khan gave their lives defending the nation.…

Sardar Sarfaraz, the chief meteorologist at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, said on Monday that reports of Sukkur receiving record-breaking rainfall are incorrect. He told Media that Sukkur recorded 116mm of rain in 48 hours, while Rohri , near Sukkur, saw 134mm of rain. Sukkur city in Sindh recently experienced heavy rainfall, with reports suggesting it might be the worst in 77 years. Last year, the city had 374mm of rain over 12 days, but this time, it got 290mm in just one day, according to local officials. According to a statement from Sindh government spokesperson and Sukkur Mayor Barrister Arsalan…

Internet slowdown in Pakistan has left users and businesses grappling with serious connectivity issues. On Monday, the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) voiced frustration over being excluded from critical discussions with the government about this problem. P@SHA’s Senior Vice Chairman, during a media interview, expressed the organization’s eagerness to work with the government. He questioned why P@SHA had been left out of these vital conversations. The Internet slowdown in Pakistan has affected millions, with experts suggesting it’s linked to new security measures. A firewall, designed to block unwanted content, has been installed. This firewall is expected to filter and inspect…

Monsoon rains have unleashed devastation across Pakistan, leading to at least 11 deaths and numerous injuries. Flash floods, triggered by these heavy rains, have wreaked havoc in Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Toba Achakzai, and other regions. Houses and crops have been damaged, roads and bridges washed away, and roofs collapsed. In Balochistan alone, ten people were injured in various rain-related incidents. Monsoon rains in Chaman washed away a railway track and damaged another in Noshki, severing the rail link between Pakistan and Iran. Faisalabad experienced heavy downpours, with 131mm of rain recorded in Madina Town. The Water and Sanitation Agency…

 LAKI MARWAT: A tragedy struck on Sunday when unidentified assailants opened fire on a police mobile in Lakki Marawt, resulting in the martyrdom of Police Constable Nisar Khan. The attack on the Bargi Police Station mobile van also left two other police officials, including the Station House Officer (SHO), injured.  The perpetrators fled the scene, escaping capture. A swift response from the police saw a heavy contingent deployed to the area, which was cordoned off and searched. However, no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.  The incident has sparked outrage and concern about the safety of law…

GILGIT: A tragic accident occurred when a vehicle carrying dam workers lost control and plunged into the Gilgit River, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives. The workers were on their way to the dam site when the vehicle met with the fatal accident.  All five occupants, including the driver, sadly lost their lives in the incident. Local volunteers sprang into action, assisting in the recovery of the deceased from the river.  The incident has sent shockwaves through the community. An investigation into the cause of the accident is likely to follow

GHOTKI: A devastating collision between a passenger bus and a trailer truck on the In Sukkur-Multan motorway the early hours of Monday has resulted in the loss of at least 8 lives, with 10 others injured. The bus, traveling from Mansehra to Karachi, crashed into the trailer truck, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos. Rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene and transported the bodies and injured to Tehsil Hospital Ghotki for medical treatment and formalities. The deceased include women and children, with four individuals in critical condition. The victims have been identified as Noor Elahi, Shagufta, Rozina, Uneeba,…

CHAGAI: In Balochistan have identified five bodies found with gunshot wounds as former Afghan security personnel. The individuals had been missing for several months, and a video had surfaced in which they appeared to confess to involvement in the killing of a Pakistani citizen. The bodies have been returned to their families. The discovery was made in the Sorgal area of Dalbadin, where police recovered the bodies and transported them to a hospital for formalities. This incident follows a similar discovery in the Bolan district of Balochistan last year, where three unidentified bodies were found with gunshot wounds.”