Dar voices concerns over Israel’s ceasefire violation in Lebanon. Iran’s FM Araghchi hails Pakistan’s role in regional diplomacy. Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop “all shooting”: Trump. Pakistan on Monday stressed the need for a sustained ceasefire in the Middle East, saying it was essential to “prevent any breakdown” in understanding achieved between the […]
Asif warns against believing Taliban regime’s ‘mixed signals’, says support for militants still intact
Asif warns against trusting “mixed signals” from Afghan rulers. Minister urges Taliban regime to end support for TTP completely. Pakistan ready to counter any future Indian aggression: Asif. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Afghan Taliban regime’s support for the banned TTP militants remains intact and warned against believing in the interim rulers’ […]
E-challans for lane violations on Karachi’s Sharea Faisal from June 1
The Karachi Traffic Police have announced that an e-challan system for lane violations on Sharea Faisal will come into effect from June 1. According to a spokesperson for the traffic police, motorists violating lane discipline on the city’s main artery will be issued e-challans. The traffic police urged citizens to strictly follow lane discipline while driving. […]
Five terrorists killed in Bannu IBOs launched after Fateh Khel check post terror attack: RPO
Police continue operations after deadly Fateh Khel checkpoint attack. Slain militants involved in attacks on security forces, civilians: RPO. Vehicle-borne IED attack martyred 15 policemen in Bannu last week. Five terrorists were killed during separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, who were involved in attacks on security forces and civilians, a police […]
Senior journalist, intellectual Altaf Hassan Qureshi passes away
Renowned journalist, writer, columnist and intellectual Altaf Hassan Qureshi breathed his last in Lahore on Saturday at the age of 94, confirmed his son Kamran Altaf. Funeral prayers for Qureshi will be offered on Sunday after Zuhr prayer at Jamia Ashrafia in Lahore, his son added. Qureshi was one of the country’s most senior editors, […]
Pakistan ‘successfully’ test-fires indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile
Test conducted to enhance troops’ operational efficiency: ISPR. Civil, military lauds successful training fire of Fatah-4: ISPR. Fatah-4 equipped with state of the art navigational aids: ISPR. Pakistan conducted a successful training fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. In a statement, the media’s military […]
MDCAT, PMDC registration made compulsory for students seeking medical studies abroad
PMDC advises students to secure multiple-entry visas. Asks students to verify foreign institution before joining. Move aimed at safeguarding students’ future: PMDC. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has made it mandatory for students seeking to pursue medical or dental studies abroad to qualify for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and […]
Marka-e-Haq: Islamabad administration issues traffic diversion plan for May 10
The Islamabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory ahead of a scheduled event set to be held to mark the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” (battle of truth) on May 10, 2026. According to the advisory posted on X by the Islamabad deputy commissioner, temporary traffic diversions will remain in place across several key routes in […]
Karachi weather update: Temperature to stay below 40°C over next 24 hours
KARACHI: The weather in the port city is expected to remain hot and dry over the next 24 hours, with temperatures likely to stay below 40°C, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature is expected to range between 37°C and 39°C. The minimum temperature recorded overnight was […]
Weather update: Karachi swelters as experts urge precautionary measures
Boys wear caps to shield themselves from the sun as they ride with family on a motorbike amid hot and humid weather, near the Karachi Port Trust building, in Karachi on May 3, 2026. — Reuters KARACHI: The port city continues to remain under an intense spell of hot and dry weather, with soaring temperatures […]