Explosions Hit BDS Facility in DI Khan and School in Bajaur
DERA ISMAIL KHAN/BAJAUR: Two separate explosions damaged a Bomb Disposal Squad facility in Dera Ismail Khan and a government school in Bajaur, though no casualties were reported in…
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Married Woman Found Dead in Rawalpindi, Police Launch Investigation
RAWALPINDI: A married woman died in a suspected suicide incident in the jurisdiction of RA Bazaar Police Station, officials said on Thursday. The incident…
Jinnah Town Steps Up Chehlum Preparations at Shah-e-Najaf Imambargah
KARACHI: Jinnah Town Chairman Rizwan Abdul Sami visited Shah-e-Najaf Imambargah in UC-5, Jamshed Road, to review arrangements for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS)…
Friends Turned Killers: Rawalpindi Murder Mystery Solved
Police in Rawalpindi have arrested three men for allegedly killing a 55-year-old friend in an attempt to take control of his house, bringing a…
Tahir Ashrafi Calls on Ulema to Unite for Peace and National Unity
PESHAWAR: Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, has called on religious scholars across the country to work together for peace, national…
No Wild Boar Attack Took Place in Fateh Jang, Wildlife Officials Clarify
ATTOCK: Wildlife officials have clarified that wild boars did not attack women near Fateh Jang after a video circulating on social media prompted concern…
Iftikhar Ahmed Backs Lower Dir’s Young Cricket Talent
LOWER DIR: Pakistan batter Iftikhar Ahmed has praised the talent and courage of Pakistani cricketers, particularly players from Pakhtun regions, saying they can compete…
Six Militants Killed as Police Officer, Four Civilians Martyred in Swat
SWAT: Six militants were killed, while an Elite Force officer and four local civilians were martyred during a joint counterterrorism operation in the mountainous…
Arts Council Karachi Celebrates Fehmida Riaz’s Enduring Literary Legacy
KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organised a commemorative event titled “In Memory of Fehmida Riaz” to mark the 80th birth anniversary of…
Mardan Police Recover 19 Stolen Phones in Major Theft Probe
MARDAN: Police have recovered 19 stolen mobile phones during an operation against a suspected theft gang linked to a political rally held in Mardan…
Young Candidate Dies During Islamabad Police Recruitment Run
ISLAMABAD: A 24-year-old candidate died after collapsing during a running test for recruitment to Islamabad Police at Police Lines, according to official sources. The…
Can Timely Wheat Imports Protect Pakistan From a Food Supply Crisis?
By Amjad Yousafzai ISLAMABAD: Agricultural economists and food security specialists have called for timely, evidence-based decisions on wheat imports, warning that delays during periods…
Nowshera Couple Killed in Suspected Second Marriage Dispute
A man and his second wife were shot dead in Nowshera’s Misri Banda area in what police believe was a dispute linked to his…
22 Injured as Passenger Coaster Crashes on Swat Expressway
At least 22 people were injured when a passenger coaster crashed near Chakdara on the Swat Expressway, motorway police said on Wednesday. The vehicle…
‘Mangal Bachao Movement’ Rallies Public to Protect Mangal River from Pollution
Residents, activists, and volunteers demand stricter environmental enforcement to stop illegal waste dumping and restore the river’s natural ecosystem. ABBOTTABAD: A large number of…
SHO, 11 Police Personnel Suspended After Alleged Wrongful Raid in Lahore
Case registered after police allegedly conducted a raid based on incorrect information and filed a false FIR, officials say. LAHORE: A Station House Officer…
Civil Society Leaders Call for Reforms to Strengthen Enabling Environment for CSOs
ISLAMABAD: Takhleeq Foundation, in collaboration with Awaz Foundation, convened a consultative meeting bringing together representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs), legal experts, and other…