A police officer injured while fighting terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Dir has appealed to Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for the provision of modern weapons and advanced equipment to help security forces counter growing threats. Read More: Sindh govt to purchase modern weapons to combat robbers: Sharjeel Memon A video circulating on social media shows the […]
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Pakistan’s oil import bill exceeds IMF estimate amid global price surge
Pakistan’s annual petroleum import bill has surpassed the estimate made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a sharp increase in global oil prices, driven by tensions in the Middle East, raised the country’s energy import costs. Read More: Pakistan’s oil imports reach $10.71 billion as refinery output expands According to official documents, Pakistan’s oil import […]
AJK police chief rejects talks with anti-state violent elements
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Inspector General of Police Liaquat Ali Malik has ruled out any negotiations with anti-state violent elements, saying those involved in attacks on police personnel and civilians must face the law. He stressed that there could be no leniency for individuals accused of killing law enforcement officers or desecrating their bodies, describing […]
Pakistan secures $16.2 billion foreign loans from China in last fiscal year
Pakistan obtained foreign loans worth $16.2 billion from China during the last fiscal year, including $1.7 billion in refinancing, as the country continued to rely on external financing to meet its economic requirements. Read More: Pakistan’s Peace Dividend: From the US-Iran Breakthrough to a New Regional Role According to official data, the government remained short of […]
Five suspected terrorists killed in Bannu CTD operation
Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Bannu police have killed five suspected terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, officials said on Friday. Read More: Four cops martyred, six injured in Lower Dir, Bannu terror attacks According to a CTD statement, the operation was carried out in the Gulbahar area within the limits of Hawed […]
Supreme Court reserves verdict on NAB amendments case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its verdict in the case concerning amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, with detailed arguments focusing on the court’s jurisdiction to hear bail matters in corruption references. Read More: SC adjourns hearing on NAB jurisdiction case till July 16 The hearing concluded after lawyers debated whether the Supreme Court could […]
Court issues notice to Fazlur Rehman over FIR plea
A Gujranwala court has issued notices to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Civil Lines SHO over a petition seeking the registration of an FIR against him. The case relates to a speech concerning Pakistan’s armed forces that sparked political criticism. The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 28 and […]
Gwadar Port launches first marine bunkering service
Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its maritime sector by successfully launching marine bunkering services at Gwadar Port, marking the first time the strategic deep-sea port has supplied fuel to an international commercial vessel. Read More: Gwadar Port carries out first successful commercial bunkering The landmark operation makes Pakistan capable of providing marine fuel services […]
Flash floods cause widespread damage in Diamer
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall caused widespread destruction across several valleys of Diamer overnight, damaging homes, infrastructure and agricultural land while disrupting travel on the Karakoram Highway. Read More: Cloudburst floods devastate Diamer’s Thore Valley, displacing families According to local police, powerful floodwaters swept through multiple areas, destroying several houses, trees, crops, pedestrian bridges, traditional water mills and […]
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa leaves lasting legacy in Qatar
Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, passed away at the age of 74 on Sunday, marking the end of an era in the country’s modern history. The Amiri Diwan confirmed his passing through an official statement but did not disclose the cause of death. His death has drawn attention across the region […]