On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), condemning acts of torture and brutality by occupying forces. In a statement released today, Pakistan expressed its strong opposition to torture, underlining that it remains deeply committed to eradicating such […]
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal secured a silver medal at the Asian Doubles Squash Championship, despite a valiant effort in the final on June 26. The Pakistani duo fought hard but ultimately lost to the defending champions, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar of India, who triumphed 9-11, 11-5, 11-5 to retain their title. The […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have reiterated their unwavering commitment to eliminating drug abuse and strengthening collective efforts to tackle the menace, emphasising the importance of a united front to combat this pervasive issue. In their separate messages on the observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, […]
Inter Milan advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup after a commanding 2-0 victory over River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, securing the top spot in Group E. The match remained goalless until the 72nd minute, when Francesco Pio Esposito broke the deadlock. His goal came shortly after River […]
Fortnite players who were wrongly charged for unwanted in-game purchases are set to receive a share of a $126 million refund this week, following a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The refunds stem from a $245 million agreement reached between the FTC and Fortnite’s developer, Epic Games, over allegations of deceptive online practices […]
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced extensive tax relief measures in the 2025-26 provincial budget aimed at stimulating economic growth and easing financial burdens on citizens. In addition to the reliefs included in the Finance Bill, several incentives have been formalised through amendments to key laws. The measures span both tax and non-tax sectors, […]
Sindh Minister for Energy Nasir Hussain Shah on Wednesday stated that the Sindh government is making every possible effort to exempt electricity consumers using up to 300 units from the solar tax and is actively engaging with the federal government in this regard. He expressed these views today as the chief guest at the National […]
Retired employees of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Town Municipal Corporations (TMCs) staged a protest inside the KMC building on Thursday during the corporation’s budget session, demanding the immediate resolution of long-pending financial grievances. The demonstrators called for Immediate release of pending pensions, including those for retired TMC employees; Implementation of the 2019-2020 pension […]
The inspector general of prisons has suspended 15 jail officials, including the superintendent and assistant superintendent of Khairpur Central Jail, following a deadly shooting attack on prisoners returning from court. One inmate was killed and two were injured in the incident. According to prison officials, unidentified assailants opened fire on Tuesday in the jail’s adjacent […]
Police have dismantled a criminal network involved in a recent surge of extortion cases across the metropolis. One suspect was killed in an encounter, while several others have been apprehended. Police are intensifying efforts to capture remaining key suspects, including one suspect for whom a Red Notice has been issued. According to SSP SIU Muhammad […]