Amid the government’s efforts to ease tensions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram District, an eight-month peace agreement was reached between two warring tribes of the region on Saturday. Jirga member Haji Kamal confirmed the development, saying that the agreement was finalised in the presence of Kurram Deputy Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed along with other officials. Sources told […]
Centre pledges support to KP, Balochistan in combating terror
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has stated that all possible help will be provided to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan to deal with terrorism. The second meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee was chaired by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, in which the Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Federal Secretary of Interior, […]
Pakistan secures consensus at UN on funding for Islamophobia envoy
Pakistan has secured consensus in the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly on a resolution to finance the newly established Office of the Special Envoy on Combating Islamophobia, officials confirmed on Saturday. The resolution on revised budget estimates was adopted without a vote during the closing session of the first part of the 79th […]
Gas pipeline of oil refinery catches fire in Karachi
A massive fire broke out in the gas pipeline of an oil refinery located in Korangi Crossing area of Karachi on late Friday night. At least 10 fire brigade vehicle are busy in the operation to contain the blaze, which has been declared of ‘Third Grade’ intensity. No casualty has been reported in the incident. […]
Bilawal directs officials to expedite pace of uplift work in his constituency
A meeting was held in Larkana chaired by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to reviewed development projects in the district on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Larkana, Sherjeel Noor Channa, briefed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the progress of development works in the district. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Tahir Sangi, Mayor Anwar […]
Staff leave cancelled at Lahore Safari Zoo and Zoos for Eidul Fitr celebrations
To ensure a festive atmosphere during Eid, the staff leave at Lahore Safari Zoo, Lahore Zoo, and all wildlife parks across Punjab has been cancelled. The decision aims to provide continuous services and entertainment for visitors throughout the holiday period. According to Director of Wildlife Punjab, Mudassar Hassan, the majority of the preparations are focused […]
Court issues notice to FIA after journalist challenges bail rejection
A district and sessions court in Karachi on Saturday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and sought its response by April 3 after journalist Farhan Mallick filed an appeal against the dismissal of his bail application in a case pertaining to alleged violation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). The […]
US embassy in Syria warns of increased risk of attacks
The American embassy in Syria has warned all US citizens to leave the country due to “the increased possibility of attacks” during the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of March, which marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim world. The embassy posted a notice to its website late on Friday cautioning citizens of […]
India major supplier of fentanyl precursor chemicals: US Intel
India has emerged as an increasingly significant player in the illicit fentanyl trade, according to a new intelligence report from the United States. This report highlights concerns that are likely to resonate in New Delhi, especially as President Donald Trump uses tariffs to pressure countries he believes are not doing enough to stop the flow […]
KP govt announces remission for prisoners on Eidul Fitr
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister has announced a two-month reduction in sentences for prisoners on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025. According to a notification issued by the provincial Home Department, this reprieve does not apply to those convicted of terrorism, murder, kidnapping, or other serious crimes. The sentence reduction is only applicable to prisoners convicted of […]