ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector grew by 4.44% during the first two months of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The report showed that 12 major industries recorded growth, while 11 sectors saw a decline. In August 2025, industrial output was 0.54% higher than the same month […]
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COAS Asim Munir Reviews Passing-Out Parade at PMA Kakul
ABBOTTABAD – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir reviewed a grand passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul, on Saturday. The ceremony marked the successful completion of training by cadets from the 152nd Long Course, 37th Technical Graduate Course, 71st Integrated Course, and 26th Lady Cadet Course. Read More: Security […]
Pakistan Exempts 57 Items from Certificate of Origin for Trade with Iran
QUETTA – In a major move to strengthen trade ties with Iran, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the requirement of a Certificate of Origin (COO). The decision was announced during a virtual meeting between the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and private sector representatives. The meeting was chaired by Member Customs […]
Parliamentary Panel Seeks Security Boost on Trains After Jaffer Express Blast
ISLAMABAD – A parliamentary committee has asked Pakistan Railways to improve passenger safety by installing three signal jammers in each train and increasing patrolling on sensitive routes, following the recent attack on the Jaffer Express. Officials told the National Assembly Standing Committee that the Jaffer Express was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) near […]
Karachi Café Accused of Copying Thailand Coffee Brand’s Name and Logo
KARACHI – A consumer court in Karachi has issued a notice to Mondo Coffee Bar, a café located in DHA Phase-VIII, after a complaint claimed it was illegally using the name and logo of a Thailand-based coffee brand. The court has summoned the café’s management to appear on October 31 to respond to the allegations. […]
Pakistan Targets Terror Hideouts in Afghanistan After North Waziristan Attack
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan launched new air and drone strikes on terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Friday, targeting fighters from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. The strikes came just hours after a deadly attack on a military camp in North Waziristan. Security officials said the precision strikes hit the group’s hideouts in Urgun and […]
Kidnapped Son of AC Ziarat Recovered Safely, Father Still Missing
QUETTA – The kidnapped son of Assistant Commissioner (AC) Ziarat, Mustansar Bilal, has been safely recovered after two months, police confirmed on Friday. However, his father, AC Muhammad Afzal Baqi, is still missing. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to find him and bring him home safely. According to police, Mustansar reached the Zardalo area of […]
8 Militants Killed in Lakki Marwat Operation, TTP Commander Shot Dead
LAKKI MARWAT – Security forces killed eight suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in the Sultankhel area near Mianwali on Friday. Officials said the operation targeted a terrorist hideout in a forest between Kaichi Kamar and Sultankhel. The militants were killed, and a large amount of weapons and explosives was recovered. Read More: Security Forces […]
KP CM writes letter to CJP, moves IHC for Imran meeting
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi approached the Supreme Court, seeking a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) jailed founder Imran Khan. In a letter written to Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, the chief minister maintained that he is “under constitutional and moral obligation” to consult with the PTI founder, who is also the […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend truce until end of Doha talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan mutually agreed on Friday to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until conclusion of planned talks in Doha, according to three Pakistani security officials and one Afghan Taliban source. Diplomatic sources have confirmed that the temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban has been extended at Kabul’s request, after the initial 48-hour truce expired […]