DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Afghan Taliban government has become a threat not only to Pakistan but to the whole region and the world. He said the United States left $7.2 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan during its withdrawal, and this equipment is now being used by…
Islamabad: The total outstanding electricity dues owed by ministries, divisions, and other government departments have surged to nearly Rs 2.75 trillion. According to official data, the federal government and its departments owe Rs 1.26313 trillion, while provincial governments and their departments owe Rs 1.43873 trillion. This brings the combined total to Rs 2.70186 trillion. The…
Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque – widely known as the Blue Mosque – in his first visit to a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May. The Pontiff was seen bowing as he entered the building, but it is reported he did not pray at the…
Geneva — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly criticised Pakistan’s proposed 27th constitutional amendment, warning that granting lifetime immunity to the President and the Field Marshal would severely undermine accountability and the rule of law. In a statement shared through social media, Türk said that such immunity directly threatens…
Islamabad — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has stressed the urgent need for an effective and independent external oversight mechanism for the police force, citing recurring incidents of custodial torture and abuses of power. In a strongly worded judgment, the Court reaffirmed that torture is unjustifiable under any circumstances, noting that in some cases, police brutality has…
Islamabad — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that no form of divorce — including triple talaq — becomes legally effective until a mandatory 90-day period is fully completed. The judgment reinforces the procedural requirements outlined in family laws governing divorce in the country. In its decision, the apex court upheld the Sindh High Court’s earlier…
Islamabad — Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to meet its tax collection target for November, recording a significant shortfall amid ongoing fiscal pressures. According to official data, the FBR collected Rs 878 billion against the monthly target of Rs 1,034 billion, resulting in a shortfall of Rs 156 billion. The gap has…
Lahore — Punjab authorities have launched a major crackdown on traffic violations, issuing more than Rs 70 million in fines over the past 48 hours. According to officials, the intensified campaign targeted key offences, particularly unlicensed driving. During the operation, action was taken against 11,700 individuals for driving without a licence, resulting in heavy penalties…
New Delhi — India’s top defence official has acknowledged that New Delhi is “not very optimistic” about the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the National Security Conference, the Indian Defence Secretary said that progress in defence cooperation with Moscow has noticeably slowed down in recent months. According to official sources, the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, held a detailed meeting with police personnel and their families at the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore, where he listened to their concerns and issued on-the-spot directives to ensure immediate relief. According to official details, IG Punjab instructed DIG Establishment-II to…
