A view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. — Top court’s official website. Supreme Court sets aside NAB conviction against PTB ex-official. Bench says no financial benefit proved for Hussain or family. PTB cashier confessed to forging cheques, embezzling millions. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has acquitted former Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) deputy secretary Sardar […]
Flood-hit KP sees sharp rise in diseases
Residents walk alongside a stream a day after flash floods in the Buner district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 16, 2025. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Diseases have rapidly spread in flood-affected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where over 164,000 patients have so far been treated, provincial Health Secretary Shahidullah confirmed on Friday. According to a report […]
Mobile, data services restored in Quetta on court’s order: PTA
A representational image of a person using a mobile phone. — Reuters/File Mobile, data services restored in parts of Balochistan: PTA Petitioner says internet remains partially down in Quetta. Officials to be summoned again if services not restored: BHCIn compliance with the orders of the Balochistan High Court (BHC), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) […]
Fresh rainfall hits Karachi, intensity likely to ease by tonight
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Karachi on August 19, 2025. — AFP Flooding cripples Pakistan’s financial capital City received over 200 mm of rainfall from Aug 19 to 20. Death toll rises to 17 in recent Karachi rains. KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi received fresh monsoon showers on Thursday evening […]