Cop martyred as police foil heavy gun attack in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In a late-night act of terror, heavily armed militants launched an attack on passenger buses and a Customs Office in Dera Ismail Khan, spreading panic and fear across the area. According to police officials, outlawed Khawarij elements attempted to target unarmed civilians during the assault. The attackers reportedly used heavy weapons, creating […]
Two years child kidnapped while playing outside home in Lahore
LAHORE : A two-year-old boy was abducted while playing outside his home in Lahore, and CCTV footage of the incident has now surfaced. The child, identified as Zohan, went missing from the Johar Town area. According to the family, Zohan was playing inside his house when he suddenly wandered outside, where a suspect on a […]
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause
KARACHI : Gold and silver prices registered an increase in both international and domestic markets after a two-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce climbed by $13, reaching $4,933. Following the global uptrend, gold prices in the local market also moved higher. The price of gold per tola surged […]
Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali blessed with baby boy
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali has announced the birth of a baby boy. Taking to social media platform X, Hassan shared the joyous news of the birth of his son. In his post, the cricketer wrote, “Helena, Hezel,Samiya and I welcomed a new addition to our family last night”. “Alhamdulillah, our beautiful baby boy (Hamdan […]
Court postpones Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail hearing to Feb 25
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore has summoned the lawyers of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in connection with his bail applications. Judge Manzar Ali Gul conducted a hearing on the bail pleas filed against Qureshi in two cases related to the May 9 “Jalao-Ghirao” incidents. The court has adjourned the hearings to February 25 and […]
Maryam Nawaz aims to make Punjab drug-free: Azma Bokhari
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that making Punjab drug-free is the mission of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stressing that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility. During her visit to the headquarters of the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the department’s performance and […]
PM felicitates Tarique Rahman on taking oath as Bangladesh PM
ISLAMABAD :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, extended his warmest felicitations to Tarique Rahman, on taking oath as the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The prime minister on X account posted, “I look forward to close and meaningful engagements with my brother, to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation across mutually beneficial areas […]
Punjab traders get permission to keep shops open beyond 10pm
LAHORE : The Punjab government has granted permission to the traders to continue their businesses beyond 10pm during Ramazan, against its earlier order for closing shops at 10pm. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz accepted the request of the business community and granted exemption from the 10pm closing hours of shops during Ramazan. The 10pm closing hours […]
CTD kills 14 terrorists in Quetta, Barkhan operations
QUETTA : The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have killed 14 terrorists during separate operations conducted in Quetta and Barkhan. CTD officials said a targeted operation was conducted in the Darakhshan area of Quetta after receiving intelligence information. The operation resulted in a fierce exchange of fire, which led to the killing of 8 alleged terrorists. […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in US for inaugural Board of Peace meeting
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Washington today (Wednesday) to attend the inaugural session of the Gaza Board of Peace. The prime minister is scheduled to participate in a session of the board on February 19, an initiative under the leadership of President Trump. The BoP session is said to focus on the […]