At least 10 killed, 6 injured as three-storey building collapses in Lahore’s Harbanspura – Pakistan
LAHORE: At least 10 people were killed and six injured after a three-story building collapsed in Lahore’s Harbanspura area late on Wednesday, according to authorities. Spokesperson for the Lahore deputy commissioner Harris Ali confirmed to Dawn that the death toll of the incident had risen from eight to 10 while the rescue operation to recover […]
Pakistan says ‘doing utmost’ to bring US, Iran back to Islamabad MoU – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that Pakistan was doing its “utmost” to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month. Addressing a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan noted with concern that the security situation in the […]
Pakistan Navy rescues 19 crew members of fishing vessel stranded near Gwadar – Pakistan
The Pakistan Navy said on Thursday that it had successfully rescued 19 crew members aboard a fishing vessel stranded south of Gwadar due to engine failure. In a statement, the navy said that the fishing vessel Al Jalali was is distress about 120 nautical miles south of Gwadar. “A total of 19 crew members onboard […]
At least 8 killed in roof collapse in Lahore’s Harbanspura – Pakistan
LAHORE: At least eight people were killed when the roof of a house collapsed in Lahore’s Harbanspura area late on Wednesday, according to authorities. Lahore Deputy Commissioner (DC) retired Capt Muhammad Ali Ijaz confirmed the death toll to Dawn, with a statement issued by his office on Thursday morning saying that he was supervising the […]
Let’s stalk the pink chicks of Muzaffargarh – Pakistan
A flock of greater flamingos has returned to South Punjab after 50 years, bearing news worth investigating It happened on a hot July morning. With a group of researchers, I set out for a routine wildlife survey half an hour’s drive from Muzaffargarh, in the sprawling wetlands of South Punjab. The vital but fragile lowland […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold prices increased in both the international and local markets on Thursday, while silver prices declined. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $10 per ounce to $4,050 per ounce. Following the increase in the global market, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of […]
Punjab shuffles senior bureaucrats – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday evening shuffled senior bureaucrats after the federal government transferred Punjab Additional Chief Secretary Ahmad Raza Sarwar and posted him as interior and narcotics control division secretary. The Punjab government has posted retired Flt. Lt. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo as additional chief secretary. He was serving as secretary of the agriculture […]
9 cops martyred, 28 injured as police checkpost comes under attack in KP’s Hangu – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Nine cops, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were martyred and 28 others were injured after terrorists attacked the Khazina Banda checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district late on Wednesday. A statement issued by KP Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed said that the checkpost was attacked by Fitna al Khawarij, a term the […]
Senate output increased in 2025-26, scrutiny weakened: Pildat – Pakistan
• 97 bills passed, only six ordinances laid in the upper house• Number of disruptions due to lack of quorum decreased ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (Pildat) has noted a rise in legislative output in the Senate during 2025-2026, alongside continued institutional weaknesses including declining attendance, delayed representation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, […]
Pakistan working to bring US-Iran back to Islamabad MoU: FO
Negotiations between the parties are continuing to normalise the situation, FO says Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing. SCREENGRAB Pakistan was making efforts to bring the concerned parties back to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions, the Foreign Office […]