Tunisian Embassy Takes Custody of Abandoned Woman in Karachi
A 19-year-old Tunisian woman who had traveled to Karachi to marry a man from Lyari has been taken into protective custody by the Tunisian Embassy after being divorced and left stranded. Sanda Ayari sought help from the Women Police Station in District Central
Karachi Crumbles After First Monsoon Spell, Inner-City Streets in Chaos
Karachi’s fragile civic infrastructure gave way after just a single monsoon spell, with inner-city streets turning into stagnant waterbeds and several roads caving in under the weight of neglect. As torrential rain lashed the city, major routes remained partially navigable, but neighbourhood roads
Tollinton Market Closure Sparks Uproar Among Pet Traders in Lahore
The Punjab government’s decision to close Lahore’s historic Tollinton Market for renovations has triggered serious unrest among pet and bird traders, who have not been offered a relocation plan despite a June 30 deadline for evacuation. A longtime hub for exotic birds, pets,
Mehar Bano Speaks Out on Harassment and Exploitation in Showbiz
Pakistani actress Mehar Bano has stirred conversation by candidly exposing the darker realities of the entertainment industry during her appearance on Tabish Hashmi’s show Hasna Mana Ha. Responding to a question from the audience about challenges female artists face in showbiz, Mehar Bano
CTD Foils Suicide Attack in Peshawar, Kills Afghan Bomber and Handler
In a critical security breakthrough, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully foiled a suicide bombing attempt in Peshawar, killing both the Afghan suicide bomber and his handler in a gunfight. The operation took place in the Shamshato Armard area following actionable intelligence about a
Section 144 Imposed in Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan & Chaghi Amid Monsoon Emergency
In response to heavy monsoon rains and looming flood threats, authorities in Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan (RYK), and Chaghi have declared a rain emergency and imposed Section 144 in their respective districts. The move bans swimming and restricts public access to water bodies
Indian Defence Attaché Admits PAF Downed IAF Jets During May 7 Air Battle
India’s Defence Attaché in Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, has acknowledged that Indian Air Force (IAF) jets were downed by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the military confrontation on May 7, an admission made during a seminar in Jakarta. While addressing the event
Pak Army to Assist Civil Administration for Muharram Security: Mohsin Naqvi
Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi announced that the Pakistan Army will be deployed nationwide during Muharram to assist with security and ensure the maintenance of law and order. Speaking during a visit to a central imambargah in Islamabad’s Sector G-6, Naqvi said that
Japan’s Embassy Donates 92 books to NUTECH Islamabad
These books were donated under the “the Read Japan Project of the Nippon Foundation Islamabad: The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation, has donated a collection of 92 books on Japan to National University of Technology (NUTECH) Islamabad.
Pakistan’s passport improves ranking in top 100 with 32 visa-free countries
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, following an improvement in Pakistan’s passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international citizenship and residence advisory firm, Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th
