Tragic ‘Honour’ Killing in Upper Dir: Three Lives Lost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa In a harrowing incident in Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, three individuals, including a woman and her three-year-old daughter, were killed in a suspected ‘honour’ killing. The alleged perpetrator, identified as the woman’s husband, reportedly shot
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow (Friday) to sight the Zilhaj moon, which will determine the dates for Eid ul Azha 2025 in Pakistan. According to an official announcement, the session will be held in Karachi, led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee’s chairman. Zonal committees across the
On May 24, 2025, a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall struck Pakistan’s Punjab province, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 18 lives. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings for continued adverse weather conditions, predicting more rain, wind, and thunderstorms across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad
Nine Terrorists Killed in Coordinated Operations Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ISPR In a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistani security forces neutralized nine terrorists allegedly linked to Indian-sponsored groups, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations targeted terrorist hideouts in three districts: four militants
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, gold prices in Pakistan surged, with 24-karat gold reaching PKR 354,000 per tola. This increase reflects ongoing global market volatility and economic uncertainties influencing precious metal markets worldwide. Detailed Gold Rates in Pakistan on May 25, 2025: Purity Price per Tola (PKR) Price per 10
Sindh Launches Anti-Polio Campaign Targeting Over 10 Million Children On May 26, 2025, the Sindh government will initiate a comprehensive five-day anti-polio vaccination campaign aiming to immunize more than 10.6 million children under the age of five across all 30 districts of the province. This large-scale effort will involve over
Saad Munawar Becomes First Pakistani to Summit Mount Everest via Northern Route In a historic achievement, Pakistani mountaineer Saad Munawar has become the first Pakistani to summit Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters) from its challenging northern face, which begins in Tibet. This route is less commonly taken due to Chinese restrictions,
In response to India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), Pakistan has announced plans to expedite the construction of key hydropower projects to safeguard its water security and energy needs. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal stated that the government would prioritize funding and accelerate work on major
In a decisive move to address the growing issue of illegal activities by Pakistani nationals abroad, the federal government has announced plans to cancel the passports of citizens deported for unlawful conduct and initiate criminal proceedings against them upon their return. This policy shift comes in response to increasing complaints,
X (Formerly Twitter) Restores Services in Pakistan Following Global Outage On May 24, 2025, social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, experienced a significant global outage that affected users worldwide, including those in Pakistan. The disruption began around 5:36 PM Pakistan Standard Time, with real-time monitoring service Downdetector reporting
