Islamabad – June 25, 2025: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED) has registered 125 new cases of missing persons during the first six months of 2025, according to official data released this week. The total number of pending cases now stands at 2,274, sparking fresh concerns from human
Islamabad, June 30, 2025 – President Asif Ali Zardari has formally signed the Finance Act 2025, which enacts the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year with an allocation of Rs17.57 trillion, effective from July 1. The Presidential assent, issued on June 27 and notified in the official gazette, marks the
Lahore – June 24, 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Azhar Mahmood as the acting head coach of the national red-ball (Test) team, ahead of the upcoming Test series. The decision comes as part of PCB’s continued effort to restructure the coaching setup and bring experienced professionals to
Islamabad – June 24, 2025: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a foreign policy rooted in geo-economics, regional peace, and international cooperation, while calling for dialogue and stability across South Asia. Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) during a policy roundtable, Dar emphasized that economic
Charsadda – June 23, 2025: The death toll from the tragic Swat River flash flood has reached 12 after rescue workers recovered another body from the Khialey area of Charsadda on Sunday, four days after a pickup truck carrying tourists was swept away by the river’s fierce current. The deceased
Analysts and officials in Pakistan have welcomed a recent decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which reaffirmed its authority to adjudicate disputes under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) despite India’s attempt to suspend the agreement. The ruling is being widely interpreted as a significant legal
Pakistan’s military leadership has reinforced its dedication to national security and justice, as Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, reaffirmed the army’s unwavering stance against those aiding or carrying out acts of terrorism. His statement underscores a critical moment in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to combat extremism and
Lahore – June 22, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership over their continued calls to sideline her father, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, stating that “those who tried to minus Nawaz are now politically irrelevant themselves.” Speaking at a party workers’ convention
ISLAMABAD, June 28, 2025 — Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has urged Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to rectify what he described as a grave injustice perpetrated by the Supreme Court in its recent judgment on reserved seats. At a press briefing alongside Senator Shibli Faraz, he warned
Karachi – June 22, 2025: At least two people lost their lives due to electrocution as heavy monsoon rains continued in Karachi for the second consecutive day, exposing the city’s fragile infrastructure and sparking renewed concerns over urban safety during the rainy season. According to rescue officials, the fatalities occurred
