Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised that removing illegal encroachments from urban and town areas is essential for improving infrastructure and urban planning. Speaking at the inauguration of the Iqbal Flyover Expressway in Islamabad, he said that unless unauthorized structures are cleared, efforts to modernise cities and enhance public facilities will remain incomplete. Addressing the...
FIFA has announced a record-breaking prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament winner will receive $50 million in prize money, marking a significant increase from previous editions as part of a larger $655 million distribution...
Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman has called on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to investigate what she described as “growing support from India for terrorist groups operating internationally”, saying “the fingerprints are piling up.” Her remarks came in response to global media narratives following the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, where...
A Muslim woman doctor in the Indian state of Bihar has reportedly been left mentally distressed after an alleged harassment incident involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a public event. The woman’s brother says she has decided not to join her government job due to the emotional trauma she is experiencing following the episode. According...
United Arab Emirates Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, arrived in Khairpur, Pakistan, where he was warmly welcomed by Sindh’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, and other senior officials. During the meeting, both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan, reaffirming the two countries’ long-standing and brotherly ties....
The Pakistan Navy has successfully launched its Ghazi submarine at the Shuangliu naval base in Wuhan, China, marking a major milestone in bilateral defence cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing. The launch ceremony was attended by senior military and Chinese officials, signaling strengthened strategic ties between the two countries. The newly launched Ghazi is the fourth...
Nick Reiner, the son of renowned Hollywood director Rob Reiner, has been arrested on murder charges following the suspicious deaths of his parents in the United States. According to law enforcement officials, authorities were alerted after emergency services responded to a call at the family residence, where both victims were found dead under circumstances described...
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was pulled out of his Big Bash League (BBL) debut after being warned for dangerous bowling, marking an unexpected start to his Australian T20 campaign. Representing the Brisbane Heat, Shaheen bowled a sharp bouncer that struck Melbourne Renegades batter Josh Brown, prompting umpires to intervene under player-safety rules. Following...
The government of Pakistan has announced a significant cut in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), slashing it by Rs14 per litre for the current fortnight. In contrast, petrol prices remain unchanged, according to the latest notification from the Petroleum Division. The reduction reflects movements in global oil markets and recommendations from the Oil...
Unidentified militants have destroyed a girls’ school in Eppi village, Mir Ali, in North Waziristan by planting explosives inside the building overnight, officials said. The blast completely demolished the only school in the area that served more than 250 female students, forcing learners from far-flung localities to travel for education. Police confirmed the explosion occurred...