Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan — The death toll from a boat accident in Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan district has risen to nine after three more bodies were recovered, local officials confirmed on Wednesday. The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Zakiya Bibi, 25-year-old Rafia Bibi, and 45-year-old Muhammad Hassan. All belonged to the same family…
Islamabad (International Desk) – Human rights organization Amnesty International has alleged that Pakistani authorities are carrying out large-scale illegal surveillance of citizens. According to the report, a sophisticated internet firewall and telecommunication system are being used to monitor phone calls and online activities across the country. Amnesty claims that Pakistani agencies have the capacity to…
Glasgow, Scotland – Pakistani police officer SP Ayesha Butt has brought pride to the nation by winning the Excellence in Performance Award 2025 at the 62nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), held in Glasgow. According to a spokesperson of Punjab Police, the award was presented by IAWP President Julia Jager…
Islamabad,A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with a liquor and arms recovery case. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti conducted the hearing at the district and sessions court. Gandapur failed to appear before the court, following which the magistrate ordered that…
Islamabad, The federal government of Pakistan has announced plans to replace traditional three-phase electricity meters across the country with modern Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters in a phased program. According to the Ministry of Energy, the decision is aimed at curbing electricity theft, preventing overbilling, and improving transparency in the power distribution system. A…
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced electricity rates by Rs1.78 per unit under the July monthly fuel cost adjustment. According to the notification, the reduction will also apply to K-Electric consumers. NEPRA stated that consumers will receive this relief in their September electricity bills. It is worth noting that the Central Power…
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, addressing the closing session of the National Consultation on Pakistan’s Gender Parity Framework, appreciated the collective efforts of provinces, regions, development partners, civil society, and academia in reaching a consensus on a uniform reporting mechanism for Gender Parity Reporting (GPR). The consultation was organized under the…
Karachi – In a brazen incident highlighting rising street crime, a senior official of Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) was robbed in the upscale Clifton Bath Island area, police confirmed on Monday. According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged at Boat Basin police station, OGRA Director Ghulam Muhammad Shahin, accompanied by engineer…
Peshawar,The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the arrest and extradition of a Pakistani citizen accused of committing blasphemy against the Companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on social media. The session, chaired by Speaker Babar Swati, witnessed strong condemnation from lawmakers. The motion was initially raised by Adnan Wazir of Jamiat…
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia is preparing to inaugurate what it claims will be the world’s largest dam, built on the River Nile, a project with far-reaching implications for the region. According to Ethiopian officials, the dam has the capacity to store more water than China’s Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest in the world. Citizens were reported…
