Mobile and internet services in Azad Kashmir have remained completely suspended for the fourth consecutive day, causing widespread disruption and frustration among residents. The communication blackout has severed links between local families and members of the Kashmiri diaspora abroad, who have been unable to contact their relatives. Human rights observers have expressed concern over the…
Pakistan’s First Lady, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, has urged women to prioritize their health through early detection and regular screening for breast cancer. In a video message marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she highlighted that timely diagnosis and proper treatment can lead to a survival rate of more than 90 percent. The First Lady encouraged women…
KARACHI: An Emirates Airline flight experienced GPS signal difficulties shortly before landing at Karachi airport on Tuesday night, aviation sources said. Flight EK606 reported the issue while approaching the runway at around 3,000 feet. The captain immediately alerted Karachi Air Traffic Control (ATC), which guided to ensure a safe approach. The aircraft reportedly faced the…
Gaza is finally inching towards peace. It is a win-win situation for all those who believe in diplomacy, and canvass for a two-state solution in the Middle East. The peace plan brokered by US President Donald Trump is epoch-making in essence as it guarantees: one, perpetual peace in the volatile region; two, withdrawal of Israeli…
ISLAMABAD Pakistan welcomed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, signalling a potential participation in an International Stabilization Force (ISF) that could be deployed to Gaza. On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who was part of the hectic diplomatic efforts with his other counterparts from Arab and Islamic countries, told a news conference here that…
ISLAMABAD,(International Desk) – Pakistan’s government has increased fuel prices, issuing a notification late Tuesday, the finance ministry confirmed. According to the ministry, the price of high-speed diesel has been raised by 4.04 rupees per litre, bringing it to 276.81 rupees per litre. The price of petrol has also been increased by 4.07 rupees per litre,…
KARACHI,(International Desk) – Pakistan’s benchmark stock index touched a historic peak on Tuesday before retreating sharply amid volatile trading. The market opened strong, with the KSE-100 index surging 1,029 points to reach a record 166,522 points, surpassing the 166,000 milestone it had achieved a day earlier. However, heavy profit-taking later dragged the index down by…
(M.Saleem jutt ) – Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in child abductions and abuse cases, with over 605 children kidnapped and 192 reported missing between January and June 2025, according to official data. The wave of crimes has triggered widespread alarm among parents and raised serious questions over law enforcement failures. In one of…
KARACHI, (International Desk) — Pakistani comedian Wali Sheikh said his car was stolen in broad daylight from outside his residence in Malir’s Moinabad Phase 3, prompting him to appeal for action from authorities. In a video message posted on Facebook, Sheikh stated the theft occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 30. He…
Taylor Swift is once again blending spectacle, nostalgia and business savvy as she prepares to launch her 12th studio album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ on Friday. The project, already steeped in Swift’s signature Easter eggs and playful self-promotion, now carries added weight with the inclusion of late music legend George Michael in its credits…
