At least 2 dead, 6 injured as 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore

At least two people were killed and six injured as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake — with its epicentre being the Hindu Kush region — jolted parts of the country on Tuesday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The US Geological Survey said the quake rocked Afghanistan and parts of India as well, including the […]

At least 5 injured as 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore

At least five people were injured as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake — with its epicentre being the Hindu Kush region — jolted parts of the country on Tuesday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and rescue officials. The US Geological Survey said the quake rocked Afghanistan and parts of India as well, including the […]

Brigadier martyred in encounter with ‘hardcore terrorists’ in South Waziristan: ISPR

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday night that a brigadier from the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was martyred during an encounter with “hardcore terrorists” in South Waziristan’s Angoor Adda. In the statement, the ISPR said that intense fire was exchanged between the two sides. It said Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki was martyred “while […]

3 soldiers martyred during exchange of fire with militants in DI Khan: ISPR

Three soldiers embraced martyrdom while three terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the army’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists had opened fire on a police checkpost last night in Khutti area, prompting security forces to immediately block […]

PM launches ‘Teleschool Pakistan’ for free online education

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed that all resources and efforts should be utilised to introduce the modern modes of education including the digitisation initiatives, besides imparting of the latest training to teachers. He was addressing a launching ceremony of ‘Teleschool Pakistan App, Google for Education and Digital Continuous Professional Development’ initiative to further […]

Imran, Umar, Fawad summoned in ECP contempt case

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, alongside party leaders Asad Umar and Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, in a contempt case. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, according to Express News. The ECP had initiated contempt proceedings against Imran Khan, Asad Umar, and Fawad Chaudhry […]