Rawalpindi police uncovered a sophisticated crude oil theft operation in the Dhamial area, revealing a secret tunnel dug from a private residence to a Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) underground pipeline. The illegal scheme, which involved siphoning crude oil using a concealed storage tank hidden beneath a dumper truck covered with gravel, came to light after...
Pakistan reels with a sharp hike in flour prices amidst growing inflation, with the cost of a 20-kilogram flour bag surging by up to Rs. 217 in just one week. A recent report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveals significant price hikes in multiple cities, with Karachi and Islamabad residents bearing the brunt...
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2025 written examination, revealing a strikingly low pass rate of just 2.77%. Out of 18,139 applicants, only 354 candidates cleared the highly competitive exam, underscoring its rigorous standards. Consequently, successful candidates now await the next stages of medical tests,...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani welcomed Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, Chairman of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Pakistan, in Baghdad on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to discuss deepening bilateral relations between Iraq and Pakistan. This high-level meeting focused on strengthening religious, cultural, and parliamentary ties while addressing regional peace and support for Pakistani pilgrims. Prime...
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, alongside federal intelligence agencies, has dismantled a large network linked to India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Karachi. This joint operation, announced on Saturday, 23 August, uncovered an intricate plot involving targeted killings, exposing foreign-backed terrorism in Pakistan’s largest city. Consequently, authorities are intensifying efforts to safeguard national...
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sounded the alarm for Karachi and Hyderabad, warning of heavy rainfall from August 24 to 28 that could spark urban flooding, power outages, and widespread disruptions. As the monsoon season intensifies, authorities urge residents to prepare immediately to ensure safety. The NDMA’s advisory, released on August 22, 2025,...
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared that Pakistan never asked any third party to arrange talks with India. Addressing journalists outside Parliament House in Islamabad, Dar affirmed Pakistan’s willingness to engage in comprehensive dialogue with India on all unresolved issues, including the Kashmir dispute. “We were...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stern warning to builders, declaring, “No more man-made disasters.” Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, he announced plans for a special meeting to tackle illegal constructions along Pakistan’s rivers. Flood Crisis and Relief Efforts Since August 15, torrential rains and flash floods have swept through districts like...
On August 20, 2025, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, arrived in Kabul to participate in the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting alongside Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The summit, hosted by Afghanistan, aims to bolster political, economic, and security cooperation among...
On August 20, 2025, the federal government of Pakistan announced plans to rebuild the Madani Mosque near Rawal Dam Chowk in Islamabad, following intense pressure from religious leaders and protests by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). The decision came after four days of negotiations between the Islamabad administration and the Ulema Action Committee, led by Mufti...