Category: Pakistan

Islamabad – The heart-wrenching story of Kiran began 17 years ago on a rainy day in Sector G-10, Islamabad, when 10-year-old Kiran stepped out of her home in search of ice cream. That day, she got her ice cream, but her childhood and family seemed to drift far away from her. Kiran hails from a […]

At just 22 years old, Yaseen faced two murder charges that would change his life forever. He spent the next 20 years in prison under these allegations, only to be acquitted of all charges by the Supreme Court in 2015. Recalling his story, Yaseen said, “We used to play kabaddi and volleyball. We dreamed of […]

Islamabad: Pakistan’s unemployment rate has increased to 7.1%, up from 6.3% in 2020-21, according to the National Labour Force Survey (NLFS) 2024-25 released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The survey indicates that approximately 8 million people are currently unemployed in the country. The survey also revealed that Pakistan’s working-age population participation stands at […]

Rawalpindi: Director General Inter‑Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the court martial of former ISI chief Gen (R) Faiz Hameed is a strictly legal and judicial matter, urging the public and media to avoid speculation. Speaking during a detailed briefing to senior journalists, the DG ISPR said that […]

London: Pakistani nationals topped the list of asylum seekers in the United Kingdom in 2024, according to a report by The Telegraph. The report states that out of 40,000 asylum applications submitted in 2024, over 11,000 were filed by Pakistanis. This figure is five times higher than in 2022, making Pakistan the country with the […]

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of paramedical staff in Mohmand district. According to official sources, the Establishment Department has formed a special fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged misconduct in the hiring process. A formal notification in this regard has been issued […]

Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to impose an electricity duty on consumers using more than 500 kVA of power. According to Express News, the Punjab Finance (Amendment) Bill 2025 has been approved by the provincial assembly without being referred to any committee. Under the new bill, industrial and commercial users consuming more than 500 […]

Charsadda: A senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Maulana Abdul Salam, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding assailants near Hanif Petrol Pump on the Mandani–Takhthbhai Road within the jurisdiction of Mandani Police Station. According to police reports, unidentified attackers opened fire on the cleric, killing him on the spot. Police said the incident is being […]

Kalat (Balochistan): Four Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in the Kalat district of Balochistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on the night of November 1 based on confirmed intelligence about the presence of terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy group […]

Islamabad: In a major development toward the utilization of domestic energy resources, Pakistan has received successful bids for 23 offshore exploration blocks — marking the country’s first such progress in two decades. According to officials, the bids cover a total area of 53,510 square kilometers in the Arabian Sea. This initiative aims to explore new […]