The Sindh High Court has ruled that the murder trial of Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar – allegedly killed in a staged encounter following his arrest in a blasphemy-related case – cannot be heard by an Anti-Terrorism Court. The Mirpurkhas circuit bench comprising Justice Miran Muhammad Shah and Justice Muhammad Hassan ordered the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Mirpurkhas […]
The Sindh Police has entered into an agreement with OMI Hospital to provide subsidised medical treatment to police personnel and their families. The agreement was formalised during a ceremony held at the Central Police Office, attended by the Inspector General (IG) Sindh and the DIG Headquarters. It was signed by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) […]
A large influx of visitors to the cattle show at the Expo Centre caused widespread traffic disruption in surrounding areas, leaving citizens stuck in long, exhausting traffic jams. Heavy congestion led to long queues of vehicles across multiple roads, creating significant inconvenience for commuters. According to a traffic police spokesperson, the situation worsened due to […]
A pedestrian was killed in a road accident involving a speeding water tanker near Perfume Chowk in Gulistan-e-Johar on Saturday, triggering public outrage and violent protests. According to police, the tanker ran over a man, leaving him critically injured. He was being rushed to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre when he succumbed to his injuries on […]
India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi for a meeting with the foreign secretary following a shooting incident earlier in the day involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. According to the statement, the Iranian envoy was called in for discussions with […]
Vultures facing the threat of extinction have started reappearing in natural habitats in Punjab, following conservation efforts by the wildlife department. According to details, a large number of Eurasian griffon vultures were observed two days ago in Toba Tharo Lal, an area of Yazman in Rahim Yar Khan district. The sighting has drawn attention from […]
Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, filed an additional application in the Islamabad High Court on Saturday seeking an early decision on her pending plea for suspension of sentence and release on bail in the £190 million case. Bushra Bibi was moved back to Adiala jail on Friday after a crucial […]
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level meetings with global financial institutions, development partners and private sector stakeholders on Saturday, aimed at advancing Pakistan’s economic priorities and strengthening international partnerships. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance, the minister held a meeting with officials of the United States Department […]
Indian Sikh pilgrims are returning home after completing their religious visit to Pakistan, carrying positive impressions of hospitality, facilities and interfaith engagement during the Vaisakhi festival and the 327th birth anniversary of the Khalsa. Officials said a total of 2,238 pilgrims arrived on April 10 to participate in religious ceremonies at key gurdwaras, including Gurdwara […]
Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners that the energy lifeline was again closed, as shipping sources said at least two vessels reported coming under fire while trying to transit the waterway. Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it […]