Category: Pakistan

US Consul General in Karachi Scott Urbom and other consulate officials wished everyone celebrating Sindh Culture Day happiness and prosperity on Sunday. On this occasion, they recorded brief video messages of love and peace for the Sindhi people. Additionally, they expressed their wishes in Sindhi as well. “Sindh jo sakafati deharho mubarak hojay,” they vocalised separately. The top diplomat and consulate officials wore various designs of Ajrak shawls and Sindhi caps. “On Sindh Culture Day, we celebrate the rich heritage of a land renowned for its mystics, Sufis, poets, and…

Security forces have gunned down three terrorists, belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), by thwarting their attempt to infiltrate through Pak-Afghan border on Monday night in general area of Hassan Khel in North Waziristan District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the military’s media wing, the security forces detected the movement of a group of terrorists, who were trying to sneak into Pakistan via the Afghanistan border. However, the security personnel successfully thwarted the infiltration bid by surrounding and eliminating three militants in an…

Communication services across Pakistan are hit by significant disruptions as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gears up for its much-anticipated “do-or-die” protest in Islamabad. Major cities like Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi have reported interruptions in mobile internet and other services, causing inconvenience for residents and businesses alike.  These outages are part of the government’s intensified security measures to manage the situation surrounding the protest. Mobile data services have been suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, Peshawar has experienced partial internet disruptions, though mobile phone networks remain unaffected. Karachi has been experiencing…

LONDON: The Sharif family has stated that companies facing bankruptcy are exempt from paying taxes, a stance supported by the British court in the case involving Hasan Nawaz. This clarification came through a statement from the family’s spokesperson in response to the recent UK court decision declaring Hasan Nawaz’s company bankrupt. Hasan, the son of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has been declared bankrupt by the London High Court in a tax and liability case, according to the court papers. According to UK laws, a bankruptcy order is part of…

At least 12 terrorists were eliminated during separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan and Balochistan’s Kech districts, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on November 12-13, security forces conducted IBO in North Waziristan’s Miran Shah area on reported presence of terrorists. “During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij’s [terrorists] location, as a result of which, eight khwarij were sent to hell, while six khwarij got injured,” it added. Separately, the ISPR said at least…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder chairman Imran Khan wants a date for do-or-die ultimate protest and possible sit-in in Islamabad, but he is being persuaded by party’s senior leaders it may backfire if such a protest is announced without proper planning and considering all pros and cons. PTI sources told The News most of the party’s senior leaders, who are members of the parliament or in the KPK government, do not support going for an all-out protest. Even some of those, who make fiery speeches, fear the all-out protest option will…

After Punjab, a thick layer of smog engulfed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital Peshawar, leaving the residents of affected region gasping for air as the country continues to battle with air pollution.  Lahore once again ranked first in the most polluted big cities in the world, while Multan had the worst air quality in the country, with the air quality hovering above the “hazardous” category, posing health risks to the citizens on prolonged exposure. The smog-laden air that has blanketted the cities in Punjab has now floated towards Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and engulfed…

A bomb explosion near Quetta’s railway station killed at least four people and injured 20 others, sources informed Geo News on Saturday. Early reports suggest that the explosion occurred at the railway station’s booking office shortly before the train reached the platform. With the station typically crowded, the risk of substantial casualties is high. Police and rescue teams arrived at the blast site, while an emergency was declared at Quetta’s Civil Hospital, with extra doctors and support staff summoned to assist. The Jaffer Express was scheduled to depart for Peshawar at 9am,…