An extremely high flood was reported at Head Marala on the Chenab River, with water discharge exceeding 531,000 cusecs on Wednesday. The Chenab River bridge has been closed due to rising water levels, and police have been deployed at both ends to prevent accidents. Flood surges have also been reported at Khanki and Qadirabad, while […]
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BNP rally attack toll rises to 15, 72 injured
Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Balochistan, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, on Wednesday confirmed that at least 15 people were killed and 72 injured in Tuesday’s attack on a Balochistan National Party (BNP) rally in Quetta. The BNP had organized a political gathering at Shahwani Stadium. Speaking to the media, Shafqaat said that 23 of the injured remain […]
IHC CJ Dogar secures majority amid internal ‘rifts’
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved the Practice and Procedure and Establishment Rules by majority vote in the full court meeting. The full court approved the rules with a 6-5 majority votes, without any debate. Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, Justice Azam Khan, Justice Muhammad Asif, […]
Punjab CM promises to rebuild homes in visit to flood-hit Multan
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday paid a visit to Qasim Bela Relief Camp in Multan where she met women and children affectionately and promised all-out support to the affected communities including rebuilding of their flood-damaged homes as Chenab River witnessed history’s one of the biggest surges. CM Maryam sat inside the relief camp […]
M6, M10 to benefit not only Sindh but entire country: CM Murad
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6) and the Karachi Northern Bypass-Jamshoro Motorway (M-10), both projects, are “vital not only for Sindh but for the entire country’s economy.” “M-6 would unlock opportunities for the youth of interior Sindh through enhanced connectivity, while M-10 would “resolve Karachi’s traffic bottlenecks […]
ATC grants bail to Imran’s nephew in May 9 case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Wednesday granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan’s nephew Shahrez Khan in a case pertaining to the Jinnah House attack during the May 9, 2023, riots. ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill announced the verdict that was reserved earlier today on Shahrez’s bail petition and ordered his release subject […]
‘Current system’ to continue for another five or 10 years: Rana Sana
Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Rana Sanaullah has claimed that a decision on continuity of the system in Pakistan has been made, which will extend for another five or ten years. Speaking to a private TV news channel, he said there was never any doubt about this matter. According to him, a key meeting of senior […]
SCBA submits proposals for amendments to court rules
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has filed written proposals to the Supreme Court regarding amendments in court rules. SCBA President Mian Rauf Atta and Senior Advocate Supreme Court Hafiz Ehsan Khokhar have submitted the written proposals comprising 12-page. The bar appealed the rollback of the increase in court fees. It said that access to […]
Prefer Pakistan for investment, PM to Chinese business leaders
During his official visit to China after attending the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a series of high-level meetings with senior executives of China’s leading enterprises in Beijing. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in priority sectors including textiles, information technology, agriculture, industry, mines and minerals, road and digital connectivity, e-commerce and […]
Seven shot dead as passenger vehicle targeted in Lower Kurram
At least seven people were killed when unidentified gunmen attacked a passenger vehicle in Lower Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Tuesday. According to the police, the attackers opened fire on the passenger vehicle near Ahmad Khan Kalle and fled the scene. After the incident, police and security forces cordoned off the area and launched a […]