Armed men set fire to Levies, police stations in Khuzdar – Pakistan
QUETTA: Armed men attacked the Levies and police stations in Ornach area of Khuzdar and set fire to the record and buildings, while in another attack they burnt the machinery of a dam in the Zehri area on Saturday night. Officials said that a group of around 100 armed men cordoned off the main bazaar […]
Mother saves child from moving train in Hyderabad station
A mother’s instinctive reaction saved her young child from an oncoming train at Hyderabad railway station, in a dramatic incident that has since gone viral on social media. The harrowing moment unfolded on Friday night as the Shalimar Express, en route from Karachi to Punjab, pulled into the platform. The woman, travelling with her husband […]
A new peace accord – Newspaper
PAKISTAN has paid a heavy price for terrorism, not only in terms of losing thousands of lives but also the weakening of its economy, social cohesion, and governance. The crisis has stigmatised its image, and most crucially, society is losing its confidence. While other issues, such as a fragile democracy, the dominance of security institutions […]
Govt plans to introduce digital prize bonds for secure transactions
Listen to article The government is likely to introduce digital prize bonds which will be transacted through a mobile application and credited directly to linked bank accounts or Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) accounts at the time of purchase. According to the Express News report, prize money will be taxable but exempt from Zakat. The initiative aims to […]
Trump’s controlled chaos – World
HOW little it takes to please or render two insecure, nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours was evident this week when, in his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump thanked the government of Pakistan for helping in the arrest and extradition of a man wanted for his role in the Kabul airport ‘Abbey Gate’ […]
Banning groups – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE Punjab government has released a list of ‘banned outfits’, warning the public that giving money to these groups is a crime punishable under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. Numbering some 84 groups, the list mirrors a similar inventory of supposedly proscribed outfits maintained by Nacta. While these organisations — ranging from religiously inclined and sectarian […]
CM Punjab approves key projects for workers’ welfare
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved significant projects aimed at improving the welfare of workers in the province. The chief minister has directed the enforcement of the minimum wage law across the province, ensuring that workers receive at least 37,000 rupees per month. She also called for a comprehensive plan to establish labour […]
New Zealand win toss, elect to bat first against India
New Zealand won the toss and has elected to bat first against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. India and New Zealand are set to clash in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium. The two sides last met in the group stage, where India secured a convincing win. […]
OIC adopts Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – World
FOREIGN Minister Ishaq Dar and his Bahrainian counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani attend the extraordinary session of OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers; and (right), Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks to reporters after the meeting, on Saturday.—Agencies • Bloc seeks swift support from world community, funding institutions• UK, EU nations hail Arab proposal• Pakistan calls […]
PM Shehbaz pledges gender equality, unveils endowment fund – Pakistan
• Announces initiative to integrate women into SME sector• Women entrepreneurs to get low-cost loans• Facilitation centres, training institutes to be set up ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to gender equality, stressing that women’s empowerment could only be achieved through equal access to education, skill development and employment opportunities. “It’s […]