On September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, lost his life in a targeted shooting. The incident, which unfolded during a campus event, sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting widespread condemnation and raising urgent questions about political violence in...
On September 8, 2025, Balochistan observed a province-wide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike, bringing cities to a standstill. Six opposition parties, including the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), called for the strike to protest a deadly suicide bombing at a BNP-M rally in Quetta on September 2. The attack, which killed at least 15 people and injured...
A tragic road accident on Monday, September 8, 2025, claimed the lives of seven members of a single family in Naushehro Feroze, Sindh, leaving a community in shock. The devastating collision occurred on the National Highway near Sidhuja, highlighting the persistent dangers of reckless driving on Pakistan’s roads. The accident took place when a speeding...
On September 3, 2025, a tragic attack in Lower Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, left five people dead after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger vehicle. The incident, occurring in a region already scarred by sectarian and tribal violence, has sparked renewed concerns about security in Pakistan’s volatile northwest. Police have launched an investigation, but the...
On September 2, 2025, a devastating explosion rocked Quetta’s Sariab Road near Shahwani Stadium, claiming 14 lives and injuring 35 others. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) suspects a suicide bombing, with investigations underway to uncover the perpetrators and motives behind this tragic attack. The blast struck near Shahwani Stadium, a busy hub in Quetta, shortly...
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued summons to four more prominent Pakistani social media influencers; Iqra Kanwal, Mudassar Hassan, Muhammad Anas Ali, and Muhammad Husnain Shah. Authorities accuse them of promoting illegal online gambling and unlicensed trading platforms, luring thousands of young Pakistanis into risky financial schemes. The influencers must appear at the...
Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, issued a heartfelt apology to the nation following his arrest for allegedly promoting illegal gambling apps. At a Lahore court hearing, the YouTuber with nearly 9 million subscribers apologized to reporters for producing inappropriate roasting videos early in his career and promoting betting apps without confirming their...
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested prominent Pakistani YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport. Authorities detained him as he allegedly attempted to flee the country while listed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), which restricts travel due to ongoing investigations....
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns about Pakistan’s beneficial ownership system on August 16, 2025, citing inadequate data sharing among institutions and weak measures to combat money laundering. The critique, part of the IMF’s governance and corruption diagnostic assessment, underscores gaps in Pakistan’s efforts to curb financial crimes and calls for urgent reforms. The...
On August 13, 2025, Justice Iqbal Kalhoro of the Sindh High Court unleashed scathing criticism against the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) during a hearing on illegal constructions in Karachi’s Ramzanabad Garden West. The judge’s fiery remarks highlight deep-rooted issues within the authority, accusing its officials of rampant corruption and negligence. “Is your only job...