Gul Plaza Fire Case: Court Extends Bail as Investigation Officer Fails to Submit Challan

KARACHI: The investigation officer in the Gul Plaza fire tragedy case failed to submit the challan before the City Court on Saturday, resulting in another delay in the legal proceedings against the accused. During the hearing, all the nominated suspects, including Tanveer Pasta, president of the Gul Plaza Association, were produced before the court. However, […]

Karachi Independence Day Celebrations Turn Deadly as Aerial Firing Kills Woman, Injures 94

KARACHI: Independence Day celebrations turned tragic in Karachi as celebratory aerial firing across the city left one woman dead and 94 people injured, including 17 children, rescue officials said on Friday. The casualties were reported from several parts of the metropolis as residents took part in festivities despite repeated warnings from authorities against firing weapons […]

Asim Munir, Norwegian Foreign Minister Discuss Regional Security and Bilateral Ties

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide discussed regional security, bilateral relations and cooperation to address common security challenges during a meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a high-level Norwegian delegation led […]

Pakistan Approves Rs10 Billion Package to Support Textile and Export Industries

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has approved Rs10 billion in funding for the textile, apparel and other export-oriented sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes, in a move aimed at improving industrial liquidity and boosting exports. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan announced the decision, saying the approved funds would help ease financial pressures on […]

Pakistan to Import One Million Tonnes of Wheat Amid Supply Concerns

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to import one million tonnes of wheat after the federal government concluded that existing strategic reserves are insufficient to meet the country’s requirements, despite earlier assurances that domestic production would be enough for the current year. The move has surprised industry observers, particularly because Punjab, traditionally Pakistan’s only wheat-surplus province, has […]

PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit Saudi Arabia for Talks With Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening, accompanied by a high-level delegation, as Pakistan seeks to strengthen strategic ties with the Kingdom and discuss key regional developments. According to official sources, the prime minister will hold an important meeting with Saudi Crown […]

Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir 2026: Pakistan Observes Nationwide Solidarity, Renews Support for Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir today with nationwide rallies, public events, and solidarity ceremonies to reaffirm its unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and to condemn India’s constitutional changes of August 5, 2019. The day is commemorated every year to highlight Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir issue […]

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Says ‘Countdown Has Begun’ for Federal Government After AJK Polls

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that the “countdown has begun” for the federal government after his party alleged widespread irregularities in the recently held Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. The PPP, a key coalition partner of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led federal government, has strongly criticised the conduct of […]

U.S. Business Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Sindh During Karachi Visit

Karachi: A high-level U.S. business delegation concluded a two-day visit to Karachi after holding a series of meetings in Islamabad, engaging with Sindh’s leadership, touring major industrial and maritime infrastructure, and meeting Pakistan’s leading business organizations to identify investment opportunities and deepen Pakistan–U.S. economic cooperation. During the visit, the delegation met Sindh Chief Minister Syed […]

LESCO Achieves Record Recovery Rate, Cuts Power Losses to Historic Low

LESCO recovery rate crosses 101% for the first time as power losses fall to 11.86%, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s power sector reforms. LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has achieved a historic milestone by recording a 101.05 percent recovery rate, surpassing the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) benchmark of 100 percent […]