Pakistan successfully conducts training launch of Fateh-II missile system: ISPR – Pakistan
The Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the missile system was “equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigation aids”. It said that the training launch was aimed at training […]
Police in Peshawar allegedly open fire during protest by Khyber residents – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Police in the provincial capital allegedly resorted to firing and tear gas early on Tuesday to disperse a protest by tribesmen from Khyber district against a suspected quadcopter strike that killed a minor girl and injured six others. The protesters had gathered at the Hayatabad toll plaza to protest the death of a teenage […]
Forces destroy several Afghan Taliban posts in Chaman sector: security sources – Pakistan
Security forces destroyed multiple Afghan Taliban posts in Balochistan’s Chaman sector on Tuesday, said security sources. The sources said that the operation was carried out in response to “unprovoked aggression” by Afghan Taliban forces and terrorists on the border, under the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. Security sources said the Pakistan Army effectively targeted and destroyed […]
Nepra scraps fees, restores licence exemption for small solar users
Move follows Power Division’s request to review rules after concerns over impact on consumers The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday scrapped fees and restored a licensing exemption for solar consumers with systems under 25 kilowatts (kW). According to a notification issued today, under the revised framework, no fee or licence will be […]
Economy to ‘grow by 4pc’ in FY26, says finance minister – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said the country’s economic growth will be about four per cent in the current fiscal year, which he termed a “significant improvement” compared to previous years, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. The finance minister made the comments while addressing the European Union-Pakistan High-Level Business Forum in Islamabad. According to Radio […]
Five labourers injured after unknown attackers hurl hand grenade in Dalbandin – Pakistan
QUETTA: Five labourers were injured in a grenade attack in the Dalbandin area of Chagai district late on Monday night, police said. According to police officials, unidentified assailants on motorcycles threw a hand grenade at a house, which exploded in the backyard and injured five labourers. “The injured individuals are from Punjab who were working […]
Lahore court grants interim bail to PM’s daughter, son-in-law in money laundering case – Pakistan
LAHORE: A special court (central) on Tuesday granted interim pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter, Rabia Imran and her husband Imran Yousaf in a money laundering case. The couple personally appeared before the court along with their counsel. Judge Ashfaq Ahmed heard and allowed the bail petitions of the couple, subject to submission […]
Pakistan, Sri Lanka commence two-week joint counter-terrorism exercise: ISPR – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Troops from Pakistan and Sri Lanka commenced a two-week bilateral counter-terrorism exercise in Tarbela, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. The “Pakistan–Sri Lanka Bilateral Exercise Shake Hands-II” is a joint counter-terrorism exercise conducted between the two armies, the ISPR said. The exercise commenced on April 27 (Monday) at Tarbela, with […]
Imran brought to PIMS for follow-up treatment, undergoes fourth eye procedure – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan received a fourth intravitreal anti-VEGF injection at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and was discharged on Tuesday morning, according to the hospital administration. Imran last underwent the anti-VEGF intravitreal injection on March 23. His eye ailment — right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) — […]
Five injured in grenade attack on house in Chagai
Among injured, two belong to Multan, two to Sialkot, one to Narowal, working for construction company QUETTA: At least five people were injured in a hand grenade attack in Dalbandin, an area of Chagai district in Balochistan, late on Monday night, police said. According to police officials, unidentified individuals threw a hand grenade at a […]