Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has made bold remarks about the country’s military preparedness against India, claiming that Pakistan’s combat aircraft have effectively been “battle-tested” against the Indian armed forces and are receiving high demand for orders as a result. Asif stated the country’s military readiness is so robust it could reduce reliance on...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and around the world as they celebrate the festive holiday on 25 December. In his message, the premier highlighted the Christian community’s valuable contributions to peace, harmony, education, healthcare, and social welfare in Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif prayed that Christmas brings...
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...
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...
Social-media personality Rjab Butt has clarified that he was never deported, but rather his visa was cancelled, dismissing rumors about forced removal from the country. Speaking to the media after obtaining bail in court, he stated that despite the ongoing case, he remains in Pakistan and may travel abroad for visits but will return. While...
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...
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...
Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, creating panic among residents. According to reports, earthquake tremors were also felt in Samahani, Azad Kashmir, Bhimber, and the hilly area of Murree. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the shocks were experienced in Dir Bala, Dir City, Peshawar, Bajaur, and nearby regions. The Seismological Center reported that the earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter...
Karachi: In a horrifying incident, a father brutally killed his two young daughters in North Nazimabad’s Kausar Niazi Colony early Monday morning. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Akbar son of Abdul Sattar, was arrested from the scene, and the murder weapon was recovered. The victims, identified as Zainab and Alia, were 10...
KARACHI: In a deeply disturbing incident, the body of a newborn girl was discovered on the balcony of a house in Christian Town, Korangi, early Monday morning. Police suspect that the infant was thrown from a high-rise building nearby. According to residents, the baby was found wrapped inside a shopping bag around 6:45 a.m. Christopher...