IHC Suspends NHA Notification on 50% Additional Motorway Toll Tax
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued an interim order suspending the operation of a National Highway Authority (NHA) notification that authorized the collection of an additional 50% toll tax from motorists. The heavy surcharge primarily targeted vehicles operating without an active M-Tag or those traveling with an insufficient account balance. By blocking the enforcement, […]
Pakistan Stands with Iran in This Time of Grief, Says PM After Attending Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Funeral
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan firmly stands in solidarity with the government and brotherly people of Iran during this profound period of national mourning. Speaking after attending the official state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the state […]
Demand for Green Electric Buses Rising Across Punjab, Says Azma Bukhari
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has stated that public interest and demand for the newly introduced eco-friendly green transport network are surging rapidly across the province. Reflecting on the initial phases of the rollout, she emphasized that the modern transport infrastructure has successfully introduced an environmentally conscious revolution in urban and regional commuting, shifting public […]
PTI Leader Adnan Gandapur Arrested After Bail Rejected in Police Assault Case
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) local leader Adnan Gandapur was arrested in Dera Ismail Khan after a court rejected his interim pre-arrest bail in a case involving alleged assault on a police officer and obstruction of official duties. Following the court’s decision, police took him into custody and transferred him to the Cantt Police Station for further […]
At Least 40 Killed After Passenger Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Balochistan
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Dana Sar area of Sherani district near Zhob, Balochistan, on Friday. The bus was traveling from Quetta to Islamabad when it lost control and crashed, making it one of Pakistan’s deadliest road accidents in […]
Cryptocurrency Dispute Emerges in Lahore Foreign Women Rape Case Investigation
The investigation into the alleged rape of two foreign women in Lahore has taken a new turn, with police examining whether a cryptocurrency-related financial dispute may have been linked to the case. According to investigators, the women and the prime suspect, Raza Dar, were allegedly involved in a disagreement over cryptocurrency transactions worth about US$1.5 […]
Prosecutors Flag Major Flaws in Gul Plaza Fire Investigation
Prosecutors have raised fresh concerns over the police investigation into the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, returning the charge sheet after identifying significant shortcomings in the inquiry. According to sources, investigators failed to address earlier objections, leaving the report incomplete and unsuitable for court proceedings. The prosecution said the charge sheet did not include […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Departs for Iran to Attend Ali Khamenei’s Funeral
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Iran to attend the state funeral of the country’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The visit reflects Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with its neighboring country and comes after an invitation from the Iranian government. The prime minister is leading a high-level delegation during the visit. According to Pakistan’s Foreign […]
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Draws on Personal Incarceration to Drive Provincial Jail Reforms
Speaking at a jail reforms conference in Islamabad, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif highlighted major technological and safety updates being introduced across provincial prisons, including video-link communication facilities and emergency response buttons for inmates. The Chief Minister revealed that these administrative overhauls are directly informed by the systemic hardships she personally witnessed and endured […]
Pakistan Welcomes Chinese Role in Himalayan Water Management Amid Indus Treaty Tensions
At a weekly press briefing, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, stated that Islamabad welcomes any positive Chinese involvement regarding Himalayan water resources. Describing Beijing as a critical partner and stakeholder in the region’s interconnected transboundary river systems, Andrabi emphasized that the Himalayan ice cap serves as a shared natural heritage sustaining billions across Asia. […]