PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Aug 23 – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft for another month, until Aug 23, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Saturday. The previous restriction was due to expire on July 24. “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated […]
Police register FIR after foreign woman residing in Karachi’s DHA alleges sexual assault – Pakistan
KARACHI: Police on Saturday said they have arrested a man over the alleged rape of a foreign woman in the city’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA). South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that the suspect has been arrested, a day after the Darakhshan police registered a first information report (FIR) on the […]
Sindh to induct 50 double-decker, 500 electric buses
Sharjeel Memon says new buses will improve public transport as land for depots is identified Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday said the government was inducting 50 double-decker buses and 500 new electric (EV) buses into the transport system, which will bring significant improvement to the province’s public transport. The senior minister chaired a […]
1 missing, 6 injured in glacier burst incident in Swat’s Kalam: Rescue 1122 – Pakistan
SWAT: Search efforts were underway to trace a person who went missing after a glacier burst incident in Upper Swat’s Kalam Valley, Rescue 1122 said on Saturday. Six others were injured in the incident that took place in Kalam’s Matiltan area a couple of days ago. The glacier burst was reported once the survivors returned […]
Families of martyred policemen end Quetta sit-in after 10 days as agreement reached with govt – Pakistan
QUETTA: A sit-in committee, which included family members of policemen martyred in a deadly terrorist attack in Ziarat, on Saturday ended its protest after reaching an agreement with the Balochistan government last night. On July 6, 27 policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack on a police post in Balochistan’s Ziarat district. Families of the […]
Terrorist killed as security forces destroy explosive-laden vehicle intended for suicide attack in Wana: state media – Pakistan
One terrorist was killed as security forces foiled a major terrorist plot in Lower South Waziristan’s Wana by destroying an explosive-laden vehicle “intended for a suicide attack”, state media reported on Saturday, citing security sources. “Security forces foiled a major terrorist plot in Wana through a timely intelligence-based operation, destroying an explosive-laden vehicle intended for […]
Pakistan, Kuwait call for de-escalation amid widening US-Iran conflict
Dar, Kuwaiti FM urge restraint, respect for sovereignty and implementation of Islamabad MoU amid tensions A combination of file photos featuring Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday stressed the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East […]
O, the passions of oily Turkish men – Pakistan
Both countries use ‘pehlwan’ but only still celebrates what it means. Even before the pehlwans square off in the mud, the air is already wrestling with a mix of bruised earth and olive oil. Men of all age and build, gleaming like magazine models from head to toe, prep for a day under the July […]
Wanted terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: CTD – Pakistan
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Saturday that a wanted terrorist was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district. According to a CTD statement, the slain terrorist was identified as Khalid alias Commander, who was wanted in multiple cases, including the targeted killing of CTD Constable Muhammad Ali, who […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rose in global and local markets after a one-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $24 to reach $4,018. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola also increased by […]