Several injured after firing on passenger bus in Kalat
At least seven people were injured after unknown men opened fire on a passenger bus in Kalat, Balochistan, on Wednesday. The bus was travelling from Quetta to Karachi when unknown men fired on it near Nemurgh Cross in Kalat. Visuals from the incident showed people injured and the bus crashed among the grass at a […]
US lawmakers hint at sanctions on Pakistan over rights abuses
US lawmakers have issued a strong warning to Pakistan regarding human rights abuses and transnational repression, hinting at the possibility of future sanctions. The warning came during a bipartisan congressional hearing on Tuesday focusing on Pakistan’s human rights record and political climate. Republican Congressman Christopher Smith, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), […]
UK removes Pakistan from Air Safety List, paving way for resumption of flights
The United Kingdom has removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, enabling Pakistani airlines to reapply for flight permits to the UK. The announcement, made by the UK Air Safety Committee on Wednesday follows years of collaborative work between UK and Pakistani aviation authorities to address safety concerns that led to Pakistan’s inclusion on the […]
Ghulam Khan border crossing opened after two weeks
The Ghulam Khan border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened for trade on Wednesday after a two-week closure due to security concerns. The decision, announced by Maj-Gen Adil Iftikhar Warraich, GOC of the Seventh Division during a jirga with local elders on Tuesday, comes in response to the economic hardship faced by residents, traders, and […]
IHC tells govt to form commission on misuse of blasphemy laws
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Pakistani government to establish a commission within 30 days to investigate the misuse of the country’s blasphemy laws. The court issued this order on Tuesday during the hearing of a case demanding such an inquiry. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan mandated that the commission complete its investigation […]
Dar meets Chinese FM, pledges deeper cooperation
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation council of foreign ministers meeting on Wednesday. The two expressed satisfaction over the ongoing collaboration between the two countries and committed to further close cooperation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Deputy Prime Minister […]
Pipeline carrying gas to Punjab from Lakki Marwat destroyed in explosion
Unknown individuals attacked a main gas pipeline supplying gas from the Bettani Oil Field to Punjab in the Wanda Amir area of Lakki Marwat, using explosives. The blast, which occurred within the limits of the Saddar Police Station, disrupted gas supplies to the region.Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation following […]