Search continues for missing tourist

A rescue operation entered its second day on Friday as teams continue to search for a missing tourist who disappeared after a boat capsized in Khanpur Dam during a severe windstorm on Thursday. According to initial reports, six tourists were aboard the ill-fated boat when strong winds caused it to overturn. Rescue teams responded swiftly, […]

‘Two murder suspects held’

Gujar Khan police apprehended two POs wanted in separate murder cases—one dating back to December 2023 and the other from last month. According to Rawalpindi police, Jamil murdered Muhammad Amir in December 2023 over a dispute related to a marriage. Jamil, along with his accomplices, tied the victim’s hands, covered his face, and threw him […]

Blaze destroys shops near Chowk Bazaar

A massive fire broke out near Chowk Bazaar, engulfing several shops and causing damage worth millions of rupees. According to the rescue sources, the blaze was triggered by a short-circuit, reportedly caused by continuous sparking and dripping from overhead electric wires. It began in a stationery shop and rapidly spread to nearby electric and shoe […]

Trump proposes $163b budget cut, slashing education and housing

US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday proposed a $163 billion cut to the federal budget that would sharply reduce spending in areas including education and housing next year, while increasing outlays for defense and border security. The administration said the proposed budget would raise homeland security spending by nearly 65% from 2025 enacted levels. […]

Not Just Their War: India, Pakistan, and the World’s Political Economy

The renewed tensions between India and Pakistan—whether over border flare-ups, airspace violations, or diplomatic deadlock—risk being dismissed as yet another episode in a long, bitter history. But such complacency is dangerous. A conflict between these two nuclear-armed nations would not be a contained regional affair. It would be a seismic event in the global political […]

Shaza Fatima says Starlink launch on track for December

Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has dismissed speculation over licencing delays for Starlink, stating that the satellite internet provider is on track to launch in Pakistan by December 2025. Speaking informally to reporters on Friday, the minister said that a consultant has been appointed by the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (SUPARCO) […]