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...
Pakistanis may face higher fuel costs starting August 16, 2025, as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) prepares to submit a pricing summary to the federal government on August 15. Industry calculations suggest a Rs 1.32 per liter increase in petrol prices, pushing the rate from Rs 264.61 to Rs 265.93. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel...
The United States has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide unit, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), intensifying efforts to curb their violent activities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The U.S. State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, announced the decision on August 11, 2025, also listing the Majeed Brigade as an...
The internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan ignited a firestorm of debate by proclaiming himself Pakistan’s number one singer, boldly placing himself above music icons Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. In a statement that quickly went viral, Chahat declared, “When it comes to singing in Pakistan, obviously, the number one is Chahat Fateh...
Gold prices in Pakistan and the international market saw a notable decline on August 5, 2025. The price of 24-karat gold per tola in Pakistan dropped by PKR 1,500, bringing it to PKR 358,000. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by PKR 1,286, settling at PKR 306,927. On the global stage,...
The Provincial Ombudsman for Sindh, Justice (R) Shahnawaz Tariq, has removed K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi from his position after finding him guilty in a workplace harassment case. The Ombudsman also fined Alvi Rs 2.5 million, ordering him to pay within one month or face severe consequences, including asset seizure and restrictions on his national identity...
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...
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...