RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police have registered a criminal case over the escape of 14 under-trial prisoners from a police transit van near Sihala and arrested five police personnel over alleged negligence as authorities widened their investigation into one of the country’s biggest recent custody breaches. The case was registered on the […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has established a Petroleum Prices Stabilisation Fund to help shield the domestic market from sharp fluctuations in international oil prices. The Ministry of Finance issued a formal notification creating the fund and allocating a dedicated public account head and object code for its operations, according to official […]
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks across the country not to freeze or restrict customers’ bank accounts without legal authority and approval from the competent authority, issuing fresh guidelines in compliance with an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order. According to the central bank’s directive, banks must […]
MASSACHUSETTS: Paraguay secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead late in the first half with a […]
WEB DESK: China has imposed restrictions on private aviation operators, grounding light fixed-wing aircraft following last week’s crash of a small plane into one of Beijing’s tallest buildings, according to a report by the Financial Times. The restrictions were introduced after a small propeller aircraft crashed into the 528-metre CITIC […]
WEB DESK: The United Arab Emirates has lifted restrictions on its citizens travelling to Lebanon, allowing Emirati nationals to visit the country with immediate effect, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. According to the ministry, the decision came into effect on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik on Tuesday called for a new international legal framework to protect transboundary water resources, saying disputes over shared rivers have become issues of justice, food security and global stability rather than solely environmental concerns. Addressing a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-powered Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the controversial One Constitution Avenue case following the recommendations of a special committee formed to review the matter. According to sources, the committee headed by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar submitted its findings to the […]
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved plans to develop a 350-acre wildlife safari park in Islamabad, aiming to create an international-standard ecotourism destination in the federal capital. According to the CDA, the safari park will be established in the Malpur Forestry Park area along Murree Road near Bhara […]
RAWALPINDI: At least 14 under-trial prisoners escaped from a police transit van near Sihala on Monday after allegedly throwing chilli powder into the eyes of police personnel during their transfer back to Adiala Jail. According to the Rawalpindi police spokesperson, the prisoners were being transported from a court in Kahuta […]