HYDERABAD: On Tuesday, Jaffar Express — a train that travels from Quetta to Peshawar through a route that passes through all four provinces — was once again targeted in Shikarpur district of Sindh, while it was carrying passengers from Rawalpindi to Quetta. An outlawed terrorist group, the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG), claimed responsibility for the…
ISLAMABAD: A group of 10 powerful and influential countries that included China, Russia, Iran, India and Pakistan on Tuesday opposed any attempts by the United States to regain foothold in Afghanistan by retaking control of the strategically important Bagram Airbase. Without explicitly naming the US, a joint statement issued after the Moscow Format Consultations on…
ISLAMABAD: The petitioners challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment have succeeded in persuading a constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court to allow live streaming of the court proceedings. However, experts state that the real challenge for the petitioners will be to convince the CB to order the constitution of a full court to hear the…
Peshawar (International Desk) — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed surprise over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s decision to back away from supporting the 26th Constitutional Amendment, saying he “cannot understand why PTI friends have suddenly withdrawn.” Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Fazlur Rehman said the PTI’s mandate in the federal government, as…
(Report by M.Saleem ) — Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned that any attempt by India to impose a so-called “new normal” along the border will be met with a swift and decisive military reaction. Chairing the 272nd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the army chief reaffirmed the Pakistan…
By Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE: The first-ever Research and Medical Conference at Ameeruddin Medical College (AMC) marked the beginning of a new era of scientific inquiry and innovation for young doctors, bringing together over 500 undergraduate medical students from across Punjab. Organized under the leadership of Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, the event aimed…
By Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab Ali LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has ordered an extensive crackdown on the public display of armed gunmen and the growing menace of ‘Dala Culture’ — a trend promoting intimidation and lawlessness. Chairing a meeting to review the monthly performance of the Civil Lines and…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE: A close associate of the notorious Ladi Gang was killed late last night during an armed encounter with police in the Kala Police Station limits. The deceased, identified as Umar alias Umar Khosa, was a wanted criminal involved in multiple cases of attempted murder, armed robbery, and other serious…
By Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has deeply appreciated Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s focus towards infrastructure development, promotion of trade and economic development of the province that would, definitely, put this province to the path of progress and prosperity. While addressing the delegation of businessmen, LCCI President…
By Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has underlined the importance of modern policing, technological innovation, and behavioral transformation in law enforcement. He made these remarks while addressing under-training Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from the National Police Academy’s Second Specialized Training Course during their visit to…
