The government is expected to increase petrol prices by Rs1.24 per litre and diesel prices by Rs4.49 per litre from tonight for the next two weeks, primarily due to a surge in global petroleum prices. International POL prices have seen an upward trend, driven by disruptions in shipping routes through the Red Sea and the […]
Sindh Home Minister, Zia Ul Hassan Lanjhar chaired a meeting to review the causes of traffic accidents, preventive measures for road accidents, and effective strategies for preventing accidents on roads and highways. The meeting was attended by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, IGP Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, Additional IGP Karachi Javed Alam Oadho, Commissioner Karachi, and […]
A Karachi court on Tuesday granted bail to Muhajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed in an arson case related to the torching of a truck in Surjani Town. The Additional District and Sessions Judge (West) approved bail against surety bonds worth Rs1 million, ordering Ahmed’s release if he is not wanted in any other […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned hearing on Mahrang Baloch’s petition seeking to remove her name from the ECL. The Deputy Attorney General said that the petitioner should first go to the cabinet sub-committee to remove her name from the ECL. Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar heard the petition of Mahrang Baloch. […]
Cloudy weather with scattered showers persisted in the city on Sunday, while the Meteorological Office predicted similar conditions over the next 24 hours. Trace and light rainfall was reported in several localities throughout the day, bringing pleasant weather. However, Met. officials warned that from September 7 to 9, heavy downpours could trigger urban flooding in […]
A ground-plus-four residential building in Gulistan-e-Jauhar’s Block 10 has been declared dangerous after it began sinking into the ground, with major cracks appearing in its walls and floors. Officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), police, rescue teams, and local administration had rushed to the site and began evacuating the residents on Tuesday. According […]
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met top political and military leaders of Qatar during his official visit. The discussions focused on regional security and enhancing bilateral defence ties. Both sides pledged to work together for regional and global peace and stability.
A district and sessions court in Lahore on Monday extended interim bail of Gogi Butt in Ameer Balaj murder case till September 15, 2025. Additional Sessions Judge Asad Hafeez heard the case. The court allowed Gogi Butt to leave as he joined the investigation due to security reasons. During the hearing, the court summoned lawyers […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Japan recently, attending several important meetings that drew attention on social media. While her diplomatic engagements were widely appreciated, her wardrobe quickly became the focus of public discussion. Social media users and fashion enthusiasts were particularly amazed by the high prices of her shoes, handbags, and outfits during the trip.
Islamabad and Karachi police have implemented extensive security measures ahead of Chehlum processions scheduled for Friday, with thousands of officers deployed to ensure safe and peaceful religious gatherings. The security plans focus on preventing any untoward incidents while maintaining smooth flow for participants and citizens.
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani paid a surprise visit to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Ahmadpur East, finding long delays in patient treatment and gaps in hospital management. He was accompanied by Special Secretary C&W Aftab Pirzada, Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Naveed Haider, and Medical Superintendent Dr Khawar Bhutta. The ACS inspected […]
LAHORE: An anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday has issued death warrants of Imran Ali, convicted in rape and urder case of seven-years-old Zainab and eight other teenage girls. According to the court orders the convict Imran Ali will be hanged to the death on October 17 at Central Jail in Lahore. Imran Ali has […]
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief, Maulana Fazalur Rehman on Friday demanded from Election Commission
A soldier of Frontier Corps Balochistan was martyred and four terrorists were killed as security forces repulsed an attack on a naval base in Turbat, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. The military’s media wing said terrorists attempted to attack PNS Siddique in Turbat on Monday night but the attempt […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) signed an MoU to foster collaboration in advancing Pakistan’s digital ecosystem and enabling trade through technological innovation. The MoU establishes key areas of cooperation, including e-commerce, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, while emphasizing knowledge sharing, capacity building, and fostering a competitive environment for businesses and […]
Ambassador of China in Islamabad Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar wherein both sides expressed their commitment to elevating bilateral ties to new heights and further solidifying their strategic partnership. In the meeting, they reaffirmed the Pak-China All-Weather Strategic Partnership, which was a cornerstone of […]
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), has generated over Rs over 6,000 million in revenue in span of five months against its services provided to the citizens across the country, Daily Times has learnt reliably According to the documents, NADRA primarily provides services for the renewal of Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and smart […]
International flights from Begum Nusrat Bhutto Sukkur Airport are expected to begin soon amid plans to expand the airport, it emerged on Wednesday following a Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) meeting. PAA’s Planning and Development Director Abbas Sheikh and other officials visited the Sukkur Chamber of Commerce and Industry today for a meeting and to discuss […]
A high-level meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, chaired by Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, discussed road accident prevention, construction progress of the Red Line and Yellow Line BRT projects, the establishment of Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) centers, and other transport initiatives. […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the deregulation of wheat and the introduction of a free market policy. Under the new directive, there will be no restrictions on the inter-provincial transportation of wheat from Punjab, allowing farmers to secure competitive prices for their produce. “With the permission to transport wheat freely from Punjab, […]
Authorities in Karachi are preparing for a potential heatwave expected to grip the city starting Sunday, as temperatures continue to climb across Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), heatwave conditions are likely to persist in Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan until April 18. A shallow westerly wave is expected to […]
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