Officials at Adiala Jail have rejected circulating social media claims about a possible transfer or serious health crisis involving Imran Khan. The jail confirmed the former prime minister remains at the facility and is “fully healthy,” receiving all required medical care. Authorities characterised the reports as “baseless and fabricated” and reaffirmed that there are no...
A new study by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) reveals that Pakistan consumes between 60 and 90 tonnes (≈ 60,000–90,000 kg) of gold annually—equivalent to about US $8–12 billion in value—yet more than 90% of this trade occurs informally. The report notes that about 70% of gold demand stems from weddings and cultural festivities....
The FIA has initiated legal proceedings, through its cybercrime unit, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), against several social media accounts accused of spreading misleading posts about “arbitrary offloading” of passengers at Pakistani airports. Officials clarified that no traveller with valid documentation is being denied boarding; only those with fake, incomplete, or suspicious papers,...
In a daring overnight escape, two inmates broke out of a jail in Dijon prison, France, by sawing through cell bars and lowering themselves with bedsheets, prosecutors said Thursday. The fugitives—a 19-year-old held since October 2024 on attempted-murder charges and a 32-year-old imprisoned for violence—slipped out shortly before dawn. Prison staff warned that overcrowding and...
According to a recent briefing to the Senate’s Human Rights Committee, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no longer granting visas to Pakistani citizens; only holders of “blue” (official) and diplomatic passports are being accepted. Officials warned that if full visa restrictions are imposed, reversing them could prove difficult. They also disclosed that a neighbouring...
The Indian delegation abruptly withdrew from a scheduled debate at the Oxford Union, handing a no-contest victory to the Pakistani side, the Pakistan High Commission in London said. With prominent Pakistani figures, including ex-foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar and retired general Zubair Mahmood Hayat, present, the exit of Indian speakers before the debate revealed what...
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reassured the public that ash from a rare eruption of Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano is not expected to significantly affect coastal areas like Karachi. The volcano, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region, sent smoke and ash plumes as high as 14 km into the sky. PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazeer Zaighum explained the ash...
Ali Tareen has announced his decision to step down as owner of the Pakistan Super League’s Multan Sultans, citing his unwavering principles. In a heartfelt note to fans, he said he’s proud to represent South Punjab — a cause his late uncle, Alamgir Tareen, deeply valued. Tareen emphasized that the franchise was never just a...
Pakistan’s military has clarified that all operations are publicly announced and targeted only against confirmed threats, according to DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Choudhry. Addressing media queries, he emphasized that Pakistan does not differentiate between “good” or “bad” Taliban, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. Commenting on the ongoing trial of General Faiz...
In a major step to simplify travel, the Australian High Commission in Pakistan has unveiled a digital visa route via its Immi App, allowing eligible Pakistanis to submit their passport information and facial biometrics through their smartphones. High Commissioner Tim Kane said this measure is particularly helpful for students, professionals, and travelers, saving both time...