Parts of Khyber, Bannu to be evacuated for action against ‘miscreants’ – Pakistan
• Both districts have witnessed an uptick in militant violence, attacks on security forces in recent months• KP Apex Committee announces plan to disarm warring sides, dismantle bunkers in Kurram PESHAWAR: Temporary evacuations would be carried out in some parts of the Khyber and Bannu districts amid efforts to cleanse the areas of miscreants and […]
French national caught smuggling drugs into Pakistan from India
Listen to article A French national arriving in Pakistan from India has been caught with a large quantity of drugs. According to an Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) spokesperson, nationwide operations against drug trafficking are ongoing. As part of this effort, ANF conducted an operation at Islamabad International Airport, recovering a significant quantity of drugs from the suspect. The […]
Actor Ram Kapoor reveals 42 kg weight loss transformation after social media break
Listen to article Indian actor Ram Kapoor has shared his weight loss journey, revealing that he has lost 42 kg during a break from social media. The 51-year-old actor, known for his roles in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Monsoon Wedding, returned to Instagram with a post featuring his updated appearance. In one image, Ram Kapoor posed […]
Dense fog disrupts travel in Punjab, key motorways closed
Listen to article Heavy fog blanketed parts of Punjab prompting authorities to close multiple sections of major motorways to ensure public safety. Motorway Police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed said that visibility issues forced the closure of the M2 motorway from Thokar Niaz Baig to Babu Sabu and the M3 motorway from Samundri to Darkhana, Express News reported. […]
Tension over madrassa bill stalemate eases
ISLAMABAD: In a potential thaw in the icy standoff over the madrassa bill, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, long at odds over the madrassa bill, struck a hopeful tone on Friday, claiming that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had instructed the law ministry to take “immediate practical measures” within the framework of the law and Constitution […]
TTP terrorist Taha Swati confirmed killed in IBO
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed a most-wanted Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist Ali Rehman alias Maulana Taha Swati along with seven others in an intelligence based operation (IBO) in the Tank district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, sources confirmed on Friday. A source said that Swati was a close associate of TTP leader Mufti Fazlullah, as well as Qari Amjad […]
‘Absurd’ US claims on Pak missile programme
ISLAMABAD: When the United States imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities – including National Development Complex (NDC) – this week to target the country’s long-range missile program, one question remained unanswered: why the US is after Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. It was often said that Pakistan’s missile and nuclear programs didn’t fit into US’ larger […]
Govt, PTI to meet halfway amid uncertainty
LAHORE: As confusion continues to swirl around the talks and the deadline for civil disobedience looms large, both the government and PTI seemed on Friday to be tiptoeing toward a possible compro-mise, though a cloud of uncertainty remained over the nature of dialogue. While the PTI cautioned against mistaking the formation of a dialogue committee […]
Pak team creates ODI history in SA
Pakistan secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa with a victory in the second match, marking a historic achievement. The national team has now won an ODI series in South Africa for the third time. Pakistan is the first team in the 21st century to win three ODI series […]
Imposing pickup trucks symbolise Pakistan’s power gulf – Pakistan
In Karachi, cars inch forward in bumper-to-bumper traffic. But some seamlessly carve through the jam: SUVs flanked by Toyota Hilux pickup trucks. The Hilux has become a symbol of power, affluence and intimidation in a society marked by significant class divisions. “The vehicle carries an image that suggests anyone escorted by one must be an […]