Army’s Top Leadership Resolves to Eliminate Externally Sponsored Terrorism: ISPR Rawalpindi – May 22, 2025:Pakistan Army’s top military command reaffirmed its unwavering resolve to eliminate all externally-sponsored terrorism that seeks to disrupt national peace and stability. In a high-level meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) chaired by Chief of Army
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Announces Summer Vacation Schedule for 2025 Across All Schools The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially announced the summer vacation schedule for 2025, applicable to all public and private schools across the province. The schedule varies based on the climatic zones—summer and winter—ensuring that students and educators can
Massive Wildfire Engulfs Lower Dir’s Adenzai Mountains; Firefighting Efforts Intensify A significant wildfire has erupted in the Adenzai mountains of Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing extensive damage to forests and wildlife. The blaze, which began on May 21, 2025, continues to spread despite ongoing firefighting efforts. Fire Spread and
Two Policemen Martyred in Terrorist Attack on Bannu Police Checkpoint In a tragic incident on May 21, 2025, two police officers were martyred and another injured when terrorists attacked a police checkpoint in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assailants launched the assault using hand grenades and advanced weaponry, causing significant
Suicide Bombing Targets School Bus in Khuzdar, Killing 5 Including 3 Children On May 21, 2025, a devastating suicide bombing targeted a school bus in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including three children, and injuring over 38 others. The bus, affiliated with the Army Public
Bomb Blast on School Bus in Balochistan Kills Five, Including Children A devastating bomb explosion targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals, including three children, and injuring dozens more. The incident occurred around 07:40 local time (02:40 GMT) near the
Supreme Court Upholds Zahir Jaffer’s Death Sentence in Noor Mukadam Murder Case In a landmark decision on May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal of Zahir Jaffer, upholding his death sentence for the brutal 2021 murder of Noor Mukadam. The ruling, delivered by a three-member bench
Sindh Wildlife Department Opposes Relocation of Illegally Imported Exotic Monkeys to Lahore The Sindh Wildlife Department (SWD) has formally opposed the proposed relocation of illegally imported exotic monkeys from Karachi to Lahore, urging the federal government to withdraw its May 8 recommendations and instead follow legal procedures and scientific guidelines.
General Asim Munir Promoted to Field Marshal, Becoming Pakistan’s Second Five-Star Officer In a historic move, Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, the highest military designation in the Pakistan Army. This elevation makes
PM Shehbaz Approves $17 Billion Power Sector Overhaul with 10-Year IGCEP Plan On May 20, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2024–34, a comprehensive 10-year roadmap aimed at reforming Pakistan’s power sector. The plan is projected to save approximately $17 billion by rescheduling
