Pakistan Customs and Sindh Rangers carried out a joint anti-smuggling operation in Karachi, seizing a large quantity of smuggled goods, including foreign cigarettes, betel nut, naswar, and catechu. According to Customs officials, the intelligence-based raid was conducted at shops and warehouses located in the Jodia Bazaar area. During the operation, authorities recovered 2,320 cartons of […]
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Indonesia blocks Israeli gymnasts amid Gaza war anger
Indonesia has denied visas to Israeli gymnasts, preventing them from competing in the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics Championship in Jakarta. The event, scheduled for October 19 to 25, will now proceed without Israel’s participation. Officials said the decision reflects Indonesia’s long-standing policy of not engaging diplomatically with Israel until it recognizes an independent and fully […]
Sindh to launch faceless E-challan system on october 27
KARACHI: The Sindh Police is set to introduce a new faceless e-challan system for traffic violations in Karachi starting October 27, Inspector General Ghulam Nabi Memon announced on Friday. Traffic challans have been temporarily paused until the system’s rollout, as no fresh contract has been signed following the expiry of the previous company’s agreement that […]
UK moves to curb google’s dominance in online search
LONDON – The British government has taken a major regulatory step by designating Google with “strategic market status” in the online search sector, marking the first use of its new powers to address big tech dominance. This move gives the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) authority to intervene and compel Google, owned by Alphabet, to […]
Maryam Nawaz approves major Autism school reforms in Punjab
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on special education, where she was briefed on the newly established *Maryam Nawaz Autism School for Special Children*. The session marked a historic milestone as the province achieved a record of more than 5,000 admissions of special children in the shortest time. The […]
Pakistan urges Afghanistan to prevent cross-border terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged Afghanistan to take concrete steps in preventing terrorist activities launched from its territory, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation to combat growing security threats. During the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens and maintaining peace along the shared border. He highlighted […]
Talal Chaudhry slams TLP: “No more space for chaos in Pakistan”
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said Pakistan will no longer tolerate protests that disrupt peace. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he condemned the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) for spreading unrest instead of holding peaceful protests. He emphasized that while peaceful protest is a constitutional right, disorder and violence will not be allowed. […]
Lahore becomes second most polluted city amid rising smog
LAHORE: The air quality in Lahore has worsened sharply, pushing the city to the second spot among the world’s most polluted cities. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded a concerning level of 183, marking an unhealthy level for residents. Experts have warned that prolonged exposure to this level of pollution may lead to breathing difficulties, […]
Dry, cool weather to dominate most parts of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly dry weather conditions across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours. However, cold temperatures are expected to grip hilly areas during the night and early morning. The department also advised citizens to prepare for a noticeable drop in temperature as autumn conditions strengthen […]
Finance Minister: Saudi vision 2030 holds key lessons for Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan can learn much from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He praised Saudi Arabia’s development model during a virtual speech to Saudi investors and the Overseas Chamber of Commerce. Aurangzeb warmly welcomed Saudi investment, calling Vision 2030 a unique global example. He emphasized strong ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and […]