Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Islamabad today, a significant step towards fostering regional security cooperation. The landmark summit brought together top military leaders from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to advance strategic dialogue and military collaboration. Chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army...
Beijing, July 26, 2025 – Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, concluded a high-profile visit to China, reinforcing the deep-rooted strategic partnership between the two nations. Over several days, COAS Munir engaged in high-level meetings with Chinese political and military leaders in Beijing, focusing on regional security, defense cooperation, and...
The Sindh Health Department confirmed the province’s first dengue-related death of the year today. A 48-year-old woman from Karachi’s East District succumbed to complications from dengue fever while receiving treatment at a private hospital. The patient, admitted on July 23, 2025, was battling not only dengue but also underlying conditions, including diabetes and a urinary...
The sound of gunfire took the University of Karachi by storm in a splendid demonstration put forward by the Special Security Unit (SSU) of the Sindh Police on 24, 2025, in the Chinese Teachers’ Memorial Auditorium. Karachi University’s Department of Criminology partnered with the Special Security Unit (SSU) of the Sindh Police to deliver an...
On July 25, 2025, gold prices in Pakistan dropped sharply, reflecting a decline in the global market. 24-carat gold per tola fell by Rs 2,300, reaching Rs 356,700, while 10 grams of 24-carat gold decreased by Rs 1,972, now priced at Rs 305,812. Globally, gold prices slipped by $23 per ounce to $3,340, according to...
Following the Sindh Government’s decisive crackdown on sugar prices, the commodity became cheaper by Rs 9 per kilogram within five days in Karachi’s wholesale markets. As of July 25, 2025, wholesale sugar prices have dropped from Rs 179 to Rs 171 per kilogram, easing the financial strain on Karachi’s residents amid rising inflation. Abdul Rauf...
The Sindh government has abolished charged parking across all roads in Karachi, effective July 25, 2025. Mayor Murtaza Wahab proposed the move, and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved it, aiming to curb illegal parking fees and enhance urban mobility in Pakistan’s largest city. The Sindh Local Government Department issued a notification directing all municipal...
A young bride, merely nineteen years of age, lost her battle with death after allegedly being subjected to brutal acts of domestic and sexual violence at the hands of her husband, Ashok. The victim, identified as Shanti, succumbed to her injuries at Civil Hospital’s Trauma Centre in Karachi on July 23, 2025, just days after...
On July 22, 2025, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore delivered a mixed verdict in a case related to the May 9, 2023, riots, acquitting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and others while sentencing senior PTI leaders to 10 years in prison. Judge Arshad Javed announced the decision, which pertains to the...
On July 22, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to creating a safe and business-friendly environment for Chinese nationals, emphasizing their critical role in the country’s economic future. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad focused on security arrangements for Chinese citizens, the Prime Minister outlined ongoing efforts to bolster their protection nationwide. “The...