Lahore: Former Punjab Chief Minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Mian Manzoor Wattoo has passed away, prompting an outpouring of grief across political and social circles. Mian Manzoor Wattoo served as Chief Minister of Punjab in 1993. He was regarded as a seasoned and influential politician, known for his long and diverse political…
Peshawar, Pakistan – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a significant operation in Peshawar, resulting in the death of three terrorists. According to the CTD spokesperson, credible intelligence indicated that extremist elements were planning a terrorist attack near Khun Baba Cemetery on Adzakhel Road. During the operation, two terrorists managed to escape, while authorities recovered three…
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Ministry of IT has prepared a five-year plan for telecom development, which is set to be launched soon by the Prime Minister as part of the Connectivity Plan. The Minister of State for IT, Shiza Fatima, said that preparations are underway ahead of the 5G rollout, and highlighted that two major…
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Minister of State for IT, Hafeez Rahman, has warned that Twitter must open an office in Pakistan and register with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) if it wishes to continue business in the country. He added that failure to comply could result in a complete ban, including restrictions on access via…
Islamabad, Pakistan – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the ultimate justice for the APS Peshawar tragedy lies in the complete elimination of terrorism from Pakistan. “The struggle is not over. We will not rest until the last terrorist is eradicated,” the Prime Minister emphasized, noting that Pakistan is once again confronting the menace…
Islamabad, Pakistan – A new surveillance system has been implemented to strengthen oversight of money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Under the system, all non-financial businesses and professionals will be closely monitored to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terror financing (CTF) regulations. The authorities have also announced tighter monitoring of businesses dealing in…
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister has announced an increase in the compensation for the families of martyrs. The amount has been raised from PKR 5 million to PKR 10 million. Additionally, financial assistance for injured personnel has been increased from PKR 1 million to PKR 2.5 million. The KP government emphasized its…
Bajaur (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) – A police officer assigned to protect a polio vaccination team and a passerby were killed in a shooting incident in Salarzai Tehsil, Bajaur. According to the District Police Officer (DPO), a large security force has been deployed in the area, and raids are underway to apprehend the suspects. The funeral prayer…
Warsaw, Poland – Polish authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on charges of attempting to establish contact with the Islamic State and planning an attack on a Christmas market. The security services confirmed that the suspect was under surveillance prior to the arrest and emphasized that the move was part of ongoing efforts to prevent…
Merriam-Webster, United States – The US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has selected “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The choice reflects widespread frustration — and a hint of fascination — with low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that has been proliferating across the internet. According to Merriam-Webster, the selection captures the cultural conversation around…
