Pilgrims who missed Hajj under the private scheme last year have been given another chance, as the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline. The extension was announced due to disruptions caused by floods. According to ministry sources, the Hajj portal is still open for registration. Initially, private scheme pilgrims were given until […]
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CM Maryam Nawaz Announces Special Relief Package for Flood Victims
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday announced a special compensation package for people affected by floods. Families of those who lost their lives will receive Rs1 million each, while those whose houses were completely destroyed will be given Rs1 million along with a newly built room. The announcement was made during her visit to […]
India’s Water Release Sparks Flood Fears in Punjab
India has once again released water into the Sutlej River, worsening the flood situation in southern Punjab. The Ministry of Water Resources has issued an emergency alert to all relevant departments after receiving information from the Indian High Commission about high flood levels at Harike and Ferozepur. Officials have warned of an “extreme flood threat” […]
Karachi Floods: PM Orders NDMA, SDMA to Scale Up Relief Operations
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the worsening flood situation in Karachi and parts of Sindh, directing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to work closely with the Sindh Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) for urgent rescue and rehabilitation efforts. He expressed grief over the deaths in Gadap Town’s Konkar stream, where […]
Mozambique forces accused of killing 16 fishermen
At least 16 fishermen were reportedly killed by Mozambican troops while they were camped on Rolas islet in Cabo Delgado province, according to the conflict monitoring group ACLED on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Monday, around eight kilometres off the coast, while forces were pursuing Islamist insurgents in the region. ACLED said local sources confirmed […]
Balochistan CM assures anti-terror law not against citizens
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti clarified on Wednesday that the anti-terrorism law will not be used against ordinary citizens, emphasizing that it is meant solely to tackle terrorist activities with special arrangements. Speaking to the media, Bugti cited the brutal killing of laborers in the Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman area as an example, noting that after […]
Punjab CM cracks down on wheat hoarders amid flood losses
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered strict action against wheat hoarders after a three-day grace period for stock declaration ended, signaling a firm stance against illegal accumulation amid ongoing floods. During a high-level meeting, the chief minister instructed authorities to take legal action against those failing to declare their wheat stocks. She stressed […]
Pakistan takes charge of SCO anti-terror unit
Pakistan officially assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) for the 2025–26 term on Wednesday. The move reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, with a sharp focus on countering terrorism and promoting security cooperation. According to the Foreign Office, this appointment reflects the confidence of SCO member states in Pakistan’s […]
Shan Masood crosses 12,000 runs in first-class cricket
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood reached a significant milestone by scoring 12,000 runs in first-class cricket. He achieved this while playing for Leicestershire against Gloucestershire in county cricket. At the time, Shan was batting on 80 runs. This achievement marks an important step in his career. With this milestone, Shan became the 43rd Pakistani batsman […]
Court rejects bail plea of Hassan Zahid in Samia Hijab case
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has dismissed the bail plea of Hasan Zahid, accused in the alleged abduction and threats case involving social media influencer Samia Hijab. Authorities said the decision came after police presented evidence linking him to the incidents. The Shalimar police had registered two FIRs against Zahid—one for abduction […]