BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab Sohail Shaukat Butt has said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Dhee Rani Programme reflects the vision that “the State should care like a mother.”He expressed these remarks while addressing a mass wedding ceremony for 182 couples organized under the initiative…
Releases additional Rs 1.96 million for medical treatment of police employeesBy Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has reiterated his firm commitment to ensuring the health and welfare of the Punjab Police force and their families. In line with this commitment, additional funds amounting to Rs 1.96 million have been…
Minister for Sports Greets Punjab Contingent for Outstanding Performance By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab delivered an exceptional performance at the 35th National Games, concluding the mega sporting event in Karachi with a total of 126 medals, including 16 gold, 38 silver, and 72 bronze, officials confirmed on Saturday. With this impressive tally, Punjab…
In a significant development, a key commander affiliated with the Brahamdagh Bugti group has surrendered to the state along with more than 100 insurgents in Dera Bugti. According to local administration officials, Wadera Noor Ali Chakarani led the group of former militants who formally laid down their arms during a state-facilitated ceremony. Authorities confirmed that:…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Robert-Jan Siegert, has said that while Pakistan–Netherlands bilateral trade continues to grow steadily, both sides must intensify efforts to enhance cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. He urged Pakistan to create a more business-friendly environment to attract greater foreign investment….
WASHINGTON: The United States has halted all immigration applications from citizens of 19 countries, affecting green card and citizenship requests. According to U.S. media, the affected countries include Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Yemen, and several others. The New York Times reported that the freeze applies to nationals of countries previously targeted by…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Emergency Services, Khawaja Salman Rafiq, inaugurated the International Volunteer Day CERT Challenge 2025 at the Emergency Services Academy in Lahore, welcoming Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) from educational institutions, industrial sectors, and union councils across Pakistan, as well as two volunteer teams from China. He…
By MOHAMMAD ZAFAR BALOCH | PUBLISHED December 01, 2025 Recently, a newly released Balochi song titled “Mallo Bia” has received much applause from listeners of Balochi music. The song captures the essence of timeless love and devotion, blending poetic imagery with soulful melodies that celebrate beauty and passion. It is sung by an artist who,…
