The Special Judge Central Rawalpindi, Abdul Rehman Muhammad Arif, has sentenced postmaster Hamid Jaleel of Pakistan Post to 29 years in prison with hard labour and a fine of Rs20.1 million after finding him guilty of embezzlement. The convict will also pay Rs21.5 million in compensation to Pakistan Post. The case was registered in 2022, […]
After nearly 10 days of relentless search efforts, rescuers on Friday recovered the completely destroyed wreckage of a car that flash floods had swept away with a father and daughter on board. The vehicle was found trapped beneath Kak Pul in the Soan River, in the federal capital. It was found submerged and buried deep […]
Two major developments have emerged in the Sidra Bibi honour killing case as Rickshaw driver Khayal Muhammad has confessed to his involvement and turned state witness, while the initial postmortem report confirmed that the victim died of suffocation due to strangulation. No physical injuries were found on her body. Samples from various parts of the […]
Despite the official dengue season not yet beginning, 24 cases have already been reported across Rawalpindi during monsoon rains, triggering alarm within the district administration and health department. A new dengue prevention plan has been implemented immediately. Rawalpindi district has been divided into five zones, seven sectors, and 32 cluster centres, each with designated in-charges. Show-cause notices […]
The sons of PTI founder Imran Khan, Sulaiman and Kasim, have applied for Pakistani visas at the High Commission in London and are currently awaiting approval from the Interior Ministry, said Aleema Khan, the former premier’s sister, on Friday. In a statement shared on X, Aleema revealed that Sulaiman and Kasim had submitted their visa applications […]
Pakistan has firmly rejected the unfounded assertions made by Indian leaders during the recent Lok Sabha debate on the so-called “Operation Sindoor.” According to the Foreign Office, the statements are part of a broader pattern to distort facts, justify aggression, and glorify conflict for domestic purposes. During a media briefing on Friday, FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali […]
Like many countries in the Global South, Pakistan too is currently bearing the heavy brunt of climate change. While heatwaves are the most visible manifestation of extreme temperatures, this year the unprecedented duration and intensity of the monsoon season has raised alarm bells among meteorologists. Climate experts are of the opinion that climate change is […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant surge on Friday, with the KSE-100 index closing at an all-time high of 141,035, a gain of 1,645 points, or 1.18%. The rally was led by energy sector stocks, which saw a strong buying interest in the afternoon session. The potential collaboration between the US and Pakistan […]
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday suspended the decision of the Provincial Ombudsperson that had ordered the removal of K-Electric Chief Executive Officer Moonis Alvi over allegations of workplace harassment. The interim relief came during a hearing before a two-member bench headed by Justice Faisal Kamal Alam and comprising Justice Hassan Akbar. The court […]
The UN human rights office said Friday that 1,373 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for aid in the shortage-stricken Gaza Strip since late May, most of them by the Israeli military. “In total, since 27 May, at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food; 859 in the vicinity of (US- and Israeli-backed […]