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
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s uncompromising stance on national sovereignty and territorial integrity during a recent press briefing. He cautioned that any miscalculation by adversaries would face “a swift, resolute, and notch‑up response” from the armed forces. During a visit to military exercises and academic forums,
Islamabad – June 22, 2025: A staggering Rs75 trillion fiscal burden created by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and pension liabilities is threatening Pakistan’s economic stability, according to new data released in the government’s fiscal report. This hidden financial black hole has now overtaken combined allocations for development projects and even defence
Karachi – June 22, 2025: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is targeting a significant $700 million boost in freight revenue through the expansion of its environmentally sustainable ‘green fleet’, aligning with global maritime decarbonization trends and the national push for climate-friendly economic growth. The initiative aims to modernize the
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend King Charles’s funeral in the UK, the Geo News report confirms. Plans include their children—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—playing prominent roles in the ceremonial proceedings. King Charles, despite ongoing family tensions, has arranged for the family vigil at Westminster Hall to include both
Islamabad – June 22, 2025: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that Pakistani pilgrims who were unable to perform Hajj 2025 due to health or administrative reasons will receive a 100% refund of their expenses, offering relief to hundreds affected by heat-related illnesses and last-minute travel
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, publicly dismissed American claims that recent US-led airstrikes had inflicted serious damage on Iran’s nuclear programme. In a televised address on Thursday, Khamenei declared that the strikes “gained no achievements” and warned of potential future retaliation if Iran’s sovereignty is threatened again. This was
In a solemn ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the funeral of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, a decorated officer who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation against militants in South Waziristan. Major Shah, 37, was leading a Special Services Group
Karachi – June 21, 2025: In a significant counter-intelligence operation, Karachi police announced the arrest of four alleged agents of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) during a raid in the Quaidabad area, recovering a cache of weapons and explosives from their possession. Officials claim the operatives were planning subversive
