News about Happenings in Pakistan
KARACHI: At least six people were killed after a massive fire broke out at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall, with officials on Sunday warning that the death toll could rise as several people are still feared trapped inside the building. The fire erupted late Saturday night at the multi-storey shopping […]
Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has proposed the formation of a four-month national government to conduct transparent elections, after which power should be transferred to the winning party. Speaking to media after meeting Qaumi Awami Tehreek chief Ayaz Latif Palijo at his residence in Hyderabad on Saturday, Achakzai […]
RAWALPINDI: At least 12 terrorists were killed during a security forces operation after multiple coordinated attacks were carried out in Kharan city of Balochistan’s Kharan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Friday. According to the ISPR, around 15 to 20 terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Hindustan carried out attacks […]
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Atta Tarar has announced the return of veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima to Pakistan Television, where she will serve as a mentor for aspiring newscasters and broadcasters. The announcement was made during a media interaction at Fatima’s residence in Islamabad, where Tarar appeared alongside the renowned broadcaster. The […]
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port on Friday, engulfing around 20 containers and forcing the suspension of handling operations of two ships, officials said. According to port sources, the fire erupted in a pile of containers inside the ICT terminal. Initial […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister’s Health Card programme to Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare as a fundamental right for all citizens. Addressing a ceremony, the prime minister said the initiative marked a […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism through a unified national effort, stressing that peace, stability and prosperity remained the country’s core objectives. Chairing a meeting of the Qaumi Paigham-e-Aman Committee, the prime minister said the committee would play a key role in strengthening […]
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday suspended the memberships of 159 lawmakers from the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies for failing to submit their financial statements within the stipulated time. According to a notification issued by the ECP, the suspended lawmakers include 32 members of the National […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat on Thursday issued the official notification declaring Mehmood Khan Achakzai as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, following the approval of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. According to the notification, issued under Rule 39 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in […]
Pakistan’s passport ranking has improved in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, moving up five places from 103 in 2025 to 98 this year, according to figures released on Thursday. Under the latest Henley rankings, Pakistan now shares the 98th position with Yemen and ranks above Iraq at 99, Syria at […]