At least 28 people have lost their lives across Punjab in the past 24 hours due to heavy monsoon rains, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The fatalities were mostly caused by roof collapses, electrocution, and road accidents as relentless downpours battered multiple cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala. The
At least three people were killed and seven others injured when unknown assailants opened fire on a passenger bus in the Surab area of Kalat district, Balochistan, officials confirmed on Friday. The attack occurred on the RCD Highway, a vital link between Balochistan and Sindh, raising fresh concerns about highway
Islamabad – July 14, 2025: In a bid to control rising sugar prices and curb hoarding, the federal government has officially fixed the ex-mill price of sugar at Rs165 per kilogram, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Food Security & Research. The decision follows recommendations by
To ease worsening traffic congestion along the Peshawar Road corridor, the Punjab government has greenlit construction of three new underpasses in Rawalpindi—at Race Course Park, Army Graveyard, and Chairing Cross. These projects are part of the 2025–26 Annual Development Programme (ADP), with Rs2.6 billion, Rs1.9 billion, and Rs1.5 billion allocated
In a major overhaul of Pakistan’s paramilitary structure, the government has decided to transform the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a nationwide law enforcement agency titled the “Federal Constabulary,” state broadcaster PTV reported. The move aims to strengthen the country’s internal security framework and streamline federal control over policing operations across
Federal flood risk maps had once identified Texas’ Camp Mystic as highly vulnerable to flooding, yet years before the July 4 disaster that killed at least 27 children, officials reportedly approved the removal of several camp buildings from those maps. According to U.S. media reports, including The New York Times
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart for Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit, with China hosting the event as the current chair. Dar’s visit is expected to emphasize Pakistan’s commitment to regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation, and
Islamabad – July 13, 2025: The federal government is reportedly moving ahead with plans to transform the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a nationwide federal law enforcement agency, expanding its mandate far beyond its traditional provincial borders, according to official sources cited in a confidential report. The transformation aims to centralize
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, acknowledging the country’s “strong” progress on economic reforms. This positive assessment is a critical milestone for the country as it seeks to stabilize its economy, curb inflation, and restore investor confidence. Pakistan’s government, under
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has officially launched a 90-day nationwide protest campaign aimed at challenging the ruling government’s legitimacy and regaining political ground. The movement, labeled as “do-or-die” by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, kicked off over the weekend and is
