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
England pulled off a nail-biting 45-run victory over India in the third Test at Lord’s, taking a crucial 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. The match kept fans on edge till the final session on Day 5 as both sides fought fiercely for dominance on a swinging wicket. The
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
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, has been discharged from the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur after being admitted for fatigue. His office confirmed that he returned home at 4:45 p.m. local time on Sunday following a precautionary observation. Mahathir, who
In a groundbreaking move toward smart urban planning, the Punjab government has decided to implement automated rainfall measurement systems across the province for the first time. The shift from outdated manual systems to real-time digital rain gauges aims to significantly improve accuracy, data collection speed, and disaster response. According to
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms, praising the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, energy sector improvements, and structural adjustments, according to a statement from the Fund’s resident representative. The remarks come as Islamabad awaits the release of the final tranche of the $3
Pakistan’s Under-18 hockey team fell short in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2025, as Japan secured a dominant 3-0 victory, ending Pakistan’s dream of lifting the title. The high-stakes final, played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, showcased Japan’s tactical superiority and clinical execution, leaving Pakistan to
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
Federal flood risk maps had once identified Texas’ Camp Mystic as highly vulnerable to flooding, yet years before the July 4 disaster that killed at least 27 children, officials reportedly approved the removal of several camp buildings from those maps. According to U.S. media reports, including The New York Times
