The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not require a mini-budget from Pakistan before June. This decision comes as the IMF expresses satisfaction with the measures Pakistan has taken to stabilise its economy. Negotiations between the two sides are wrapping up today. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will meet with the IMF team to conclude discussions and […]
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Security forces thwart suicide attack in South Waziristan
Security forces successfully foiled a suicide bombing attempt at a checkpoint near Jandola Fort in South Waziristan. The attack occurred in the Upper Jandola area. Following the failed explosion, the forces responded quickly with heavy gunfire. Reports indicate that they killed at least 10 militants during the exchange. The attackers opened fire after the suicide […]
Jaffar express driver shares traumatic experience during militant attack
The driver of the Jaffar Express, Amjad, recounted a terrifying encounter with militants. He explained that the attackers first detonated an explosive under the train’s engine. This explosion caused several bogies to derail. As soon as the train halted, terrorists from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) launched an immediate assault on the passengers. One rescued […]
Foreign office dismisses US travel ban speculation
Pakistan’s Foreign Office rejected reports of a possible US entry ban on Pakistani nationals, calling them speculative. Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed that no official indication of such a ban has been received. The Foreign Ministry remains in contact with US authorities to seek further clarification. Reports suggested that President Donald Trump’s administration might […]
Pakistan accuses India of supporting recent terror attacks
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has accused India of being behind the recent terrorist attacks in the country. During a briefing in Islamabad, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed that the attacks were carried out by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). He also stated that more than 400 passengers were briefly held hostage during this alarming […]
Imran Khan takes legal action against judges’ transfers in supreme court
Imran Khan, the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has recently filed a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the government’s transfer of judges. He argues that this transfer is unconstitutional and undermines the principle of judicial independence. His petition, submitted under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, requests that the court declare the transfer […]
Punjab prisons tackle bread supply issue with direct wheat purchase initiative
The issue of bread for 60,000 prisoners in 43 jails of Punjab has been resolved. A permanent solution has been found for the annual supply of 110 million loaves of bread. The Jail Department will purchase wheat directly for one year. Wheat will be procured for the daily bread of prisoners in all 43 jails […]
Khawaja Asif blasts PTI for playing politics over Jaffar express attack
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif slammed PTI for misrepresenting the Jaffar Express hijacking on social media. The attack happened in Balochistan when BLA terrorists ambushed the train carrying 440 passengers. Security forces launched a two-day operation, killing 33 terrorists. The military confirmed that 21 passengers and four security personnel died, but no hostages were harmed […]
Rising child sexual abuse cases prompt action in Punjab
In Punjab, incidents of child sexual abuse continue to rise. Over 5,000 children were reported victimised in the last 14 months. This alarming trend has led the Punjab Home Department to respond. They issued a directive to enhance child protection measures statewide. In Lahore alone, more than 370 children faced sexual abuse in 2024. Additionally, […]
Armed robbers steal over Rs1.15 million from peoples bus service staff in Karachi
The robbers held the crew at gunpoint inside a bus. They demanded cash from the cashier and a transport officer. Sher Jan reported that the robbers also took a security guard’s weapon and mobile phone before fleeing the scene. The theft raised serious concerns about security in public transport hubs across the city. Senior […]