Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday informed the Senate that more than 100 terrorists were killed in retributive air strikes carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Afghanistan. The statement came after Pakistan carried out intelligence-based strikes on seven terrorist camps along the Afghan border early on Sunday morning following […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday withdrew contempt of court notices issued to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal cabinet in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case, ruling that a July 21 order was passed by a bench that was not legally constituted under the approved judicial roster. A four-member larger bench headed by Justice Arbab […]
At least six people were killed in an armed attack in the Dastak area of Balochistan’s Panjgur district on Monday, while two vehicles were also set on fire, according to the police. According to officials, the incident took place in the Chaidagi–Dastak area, around 60 kilometres from Panjgur city, where unknown armed assailants launched an […]
Three Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel were martyred on Monday after terrorists attacked a fort in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, according to the police. Karak District Police Officer (DPO) Saud Khan said terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred as “Fitna al-Khawarij”, targeted an FC fort near the Dargah Shaheedan area in Bahadar Khel, within […]
The Rawalpindi-based franchise for the Pakistan Super League has been officially renamed Pindiz, signalling a fresh start for the side ahead of PSL 11, scheduled to run from 26 March to 3 May. The new identity was unveiled on Sunday through a short promotional video released by the franchise, which has recently been acquired by […]
Pakistan on Monday warned England’s inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eights. Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan told reporters that England struggled to 146-9 against Sri Lanka’s spinners on Sunday. Farhan said that England can expect more of the same from Pakistan’s spinners […]
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas on Monday demanded the formation of a joint parliamentary committee to address issues related to meeting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, vowing that the government would not be toppled if it improved relations with the ex-premier. Imran has been imprisoned since August 2023, currently serving a sentence […]
Punjab’s education system is increasingly being taken over by the private sector, as government policies falter and public institutions are pushed toward privatization. In recent years, academies have become essential for matric and intermediate exam preparation, fostering a marks-driven culture and leaving students heavily reliant on what is now a sprawling coaching cartel. The rising […]
Gold and silver prices continued their upward trajectory in both international and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $30 to reach $5,138. Spot gold was up 0.6 per cent at $5,136.22 per ounce by 0729 GMT after hitting its highest level since January 30 earlier in […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a deeply volatile session, as sustained selling pressure overshadowed early gains and dragged the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply lower. The market opened on a relatively firm note, with the index climbing to an intra-day high of 174,336.86 points during early trading hours. However, the positive momentum proved short-lived as profit-taking […]