Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations
LAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the new state-of-the-art monitoring system, Secure Hybrid Intelligence for Knowledge Band Response Analytics (SHIKRA), at the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports. The system modernizes passport application processing, printing, and overall operational monitoring. During the visit, the minister was briefed on SHKRA, which includes a 24/7 monitoring […]
Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in the upper areas, covering everything in white, making the views in Kailash even more beautiful. Light snowfall once again occurred in Neelum Valley. Up to five feet of snowfall was recorded in Grace Valley. People were trapped in their homes, work to restore electricity was ongoing. The road leading […]
MQM insists on judicial commission to probe Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI:The MQM has again demanded that an independent and impartial judicial commission be formed under the chairmanship of a Supreme Court judge. MQM leader Farooq Sattar reiterated the demand and said that the Gul Plaza fire incident is a tragic and unfortunate tragedy. More than 100 precious lives were lost in this incident. The count […]
PSX hits historic 191,000 points amid hopes of policy rate cut
KARACHI :The record-breaking trend at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continues, as the market has achieved another milestone on Monday amid hopes for a cut in policy rate. On the first day of the trading week, the KSE-100 index witnessed a massive surge of over 1,800 points, pushing it to surpass the 191,000 points mark […]
Kashmiris observe India’s Republic Day as ‘Black Day’ all over globe
MUZAFFARABAD : Kashmiris across Azad Kashmir and along the Line of Control mark India’s Republic Day on Monday as a “Black Day,” staging protests and rallies to draw global attention to their cause. According to local organisers, demonstrations will be held in the capital and in small and large towns across the region. The All […]
Will Pakistan play T20 World Cup or not? a decision is likely today
ISLAMABAD :A final decision on whether Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka or not will be made on Monday (today). Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discuss the question with him. According to sources, the decision to […]
Five of a family die as car rams into tractor-trolley on Daska road
SIALKOT :Five members of a family died after their car rammed into a roadside stationary tractor-trolley on Daska Road, Dunya News reported here on Saturday night. According to police, the car collided with the tractor-trolley loaded with bricks on Daska Road, resulting in the death of five people and the injury of another. The horrific […]
Pakistan Navy rescues Sri Lankan crew 1,500km off Gwadar
KARACHI :– The Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Sri Lankan crew member from the Indonesian-flagged merchant vessel MV Grey Palm, approximately 1,500 kilometres off the coast of Gwadar. The operation was carried out following a request from the Sri Lankan Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC). Upon receiving the distress call, […]
Rescue operation continues for ninth day in Gul Plaza, more human remains recovered
KARACHI : The rescue operation at Gul Plaza continued for the ninth consecutive as search teams recovered more human remains from the debris of the collapsed building. Rescue 1122 and Urban Search and Rescue teams are actively engaged in clearing the rubble and searching for missing persons. According to rescue officials, human remains were recovered […]
PM says cabinet approved joining of Gaza Board of Peace
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan joined the Board of Peace on Gaza after the approval of the federal cabinet and with the hope that there must be peace in Gaza. Talking to the media here on Saturday, the prime minister said Pakistan joined the Board of Peace with the hope of bringing […]