Police in Muzaffarabad have detained a man accused of spying for India, saying he shared confidential material and photographs of sensitive installations with Indian intelligence. Officials identified the suspect as Obaid Jahangir, a resident of Rawalakot. They said a case had been registered against him at Saddar Police Station under the Official Secrets Act. According…
A massive fire broke out at a fireworks warehouse on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on Thursday, following a series of loud blasts that startled residents and passersby. At least 24 people were reported injured in the incident. Police officials said most of the victims suffered injuries from shattered glass after the explosions shook surrounding…
Essential food items have seen a steep rise in Punjab, with flour and sugar costs placing added pressure on households. Market reports show that the price of a 20-kilogram flour bag has jumped by Rs300 in the past two weeks. Retail flour rates have also risen by Rs15 per kilogram. Traders linked the surge to…
Pakistan has extended its airspace closure to Indian aircraft for another month, deepening challenges for airlines already facing heavy financial strain. According to a new NOTAM, Indian-registered planes—including commercial, leased, and military flights—are barred from flying through Pakistan until September 24, 2025. The restrictions, first imposed on April 24, have now entered their fifth month,…
SUPARCO has predicted that the crescent marking the start of Rabi-ul-Awwal will most likely be visible on August 24. Officials stated that the astronomical new moon is expected to be born on August 23 at 11:06 a.m. Based on the forecast, the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal is expected to fall on Monday, August 25. However,…
King Charles III has conveyed his sorrow over the devastation caused by flash floods in northern Pakistan, which have left widespread damage and claimed many lives. In a heartfelt message shared on Wednesday, the monarch expressed his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the natural disaster. He also voiced grief over the…
Saudi Arabia has strongly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported plan for a “Greater Israel,” calling it a violation of Palestinian rights and international law. A cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned the proposal and urged the international community, including permanent members of the UN Security Council, to intervene. Officials…
Hamas has accepted a new proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar that could pave the way for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, according to a source from the Palestinian group. The plan, which is based on a framework advanced by US envoy Steve Witkoff, outlines a two-stage process. It…
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has dismissed claims that a new cricket stadium is being built at F-9 Park, Islamabad, stressing that the project only involves upgrading the existing cricket ground. The clarification came after speculation on social media suggested that a large-scale stadium was under construction at one of the city’s most prominent green…
Authorities in Punjab have sounded the alarm over the risk of cloudbursts in Upper Punjab, alongside warnings of possible floods and landslides in several districts as heavy rain continues to lash the province. According to PTV, Smart Safe City centers across Punjab have been mobilised to monitor the developing situation. Special teams are working around…
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