The federal government on Tuesday defended the 10-year jail sentence handed to Punjab Assembly’s Opposition Leader Mian Aslam Iqbal, calling it “a lawful outcome” of judicial proceedings related to the May 9 riots. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated in a press briefing that the sentence was passed after a
In a landmark move, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution reaffirming the importance of peaceful settlement of international disputes, marking a significant diplomatic achievement for Islamabad. The resolution, presented under the agenda item “Maintenance of International Peace and Security,” highlights the foundational principles of
Jhelum – July 16, 2025: The body of policeman Abdul Wahab, who was swept away during recent flash floods in Jhelum, was recovered after a three-day search and laid to rest with full police honours. Abdul Wahab, a constable in the Punjab Highway Patrol, was performing duty at a check
A Senate committee was informed on Tuesday that between 13,000 and 15,000 Pakistani students travel to the United Kingdom each year, not just for education — but with the intention of securing permanent residence. The startling revelation was made during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis,
In a significant turnaround, Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $2.1 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, the first annual surplus since FY15, according to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The positive balance marks a sharp contrast to the $3.3 billion deficit recorded in FY24,
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
