President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on General Syed Aamer Raza, the newly appointed Commander of Pakistan’s National Strategic Command, in recognition of his distinguished military service. The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Presidency and shared on the president’s official X account. General Aamer Raza...
At least eight people were killed after the roof of a house collapsed in Lahore’s Harbanspura area late Wednesday, triggering a major rescue operation and prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the cause of the incident. Lahore Deputy Commissioner Retired Capt. Muhammad Ali Ijaz confirmed the death toll, saying rescue efforts continued throughout the...
The Pakistan Navy successfully rescued 19 crew members from a stranded fishing vessel near Gwadar after responding to a maritime distress call in a swift humanitarian operation. According to officials, the fishing boat encountered difficulties in the Arabian Sea after suffering a mechanical failure, leaving it stranded off the coast near Gwadar. Upon receiving the...
Lieutenant General Aamer Raza has been promoted to the rank of four-star general and appointed as Pakistan’s first Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC), marking a significant development in the country’s military command structure. The appointment was announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated General Aamer Raza on...
A protected common leopard was shot dead by residents in Bajaur’s Wara Mamund tehsil after it allegedly attacked livestock over several days, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department to launch legal action against those involved. According to residents, the leopard had been entering populated areas at night and repeatedly preying on cows, goats, and other...
The proposed Disco Bakery Flyover in Karachi has encountered major hurdles even before construction begins, as officials raise concerns over conflicts with the city’s upcoming K-IV water supply project and other ongoing infrastructure works. The development has sparked questions about whether the flyover should proceed as planned. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab had announced that construction...
Security forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on a military post in North Waziristan, preventing what could have been a major security breach in the region. According to security sources, militants launched a coordinated assault on the installation, but troops responded swiftly and effectively, forcing the attackers to retreat after an intense exchange of fire....
Karachi Traffic Police have officially begun issuing e-challans for lane violations on Sharea Faisal under the city’s automated Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS). The new enforcement measure came into effect on June 1 and is designed to improve traffic discipline on one of Karachi’s busiest roads. According to traffic police officials, commercial vehicles, motorcycles,...
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the rights of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) must be safeguarded under any future constitutional amendment, stressing that the region’s political and constitutional aspirations should remain a national priority. He made the remarks while addressing an election rally in Shigar ahead of the June 7 Gilgit-Baltistan elections....
At least 16 people lost their lives, and seven others were injured after a passenger coach collided with a parked bus on the Swat Motorway in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The tragic accident occurred near the Chakdara Interchange in the early hours of the morning, according to rescue officials and motorway police. Officials said the...