Major Adnan Aslam laid to rest with honours, PM, COAS attend funeral
The funeral prayers for Major Adnan Aslam, an officer of the Pakistan Army, were held on Tuesday in Chaklala, Rawalpindi. Major Aslam succumbed to his injuries at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) after being critically wounded in a cowardly terrorist attack in Bannu on September 2nd. The funeral was attended by a large number of […]
US metal company signs $500 million MoU with Pakistan
Pakistan and US Strategic Metals (USSM), a Missouri-based company specializing in critical mineral extraction and recycling, signed a $500 million memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed at the Prime Minister’s House, aims to develop Pakistan’s mining operations and add value to its mineral resources. The US Embassy highlighted the deal as strengthening US-Pakistan relations […]
Two soldiers martyred in IED attack in Kech
A vehicle of the Pakistan Army was targeted in a bombing in Balochistan’s Kech district on Monday, resulting in two soldiers being martyred and five injured. The vehicle was travelling from Abdoi to Niwano, when it was targeted using an improvised-explosive device 3.3 kilometres southwest of its destination. As a result, Naik Tahir and Naik […]
Karachi seminary disassociates itself from TTP chief, revokes certificate
A seminary in Karachi has disassociated itself from the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban chief Noor Wali Mehsud and revoked the certificate of graduation issued to him in 1999. In a notice issued on June 25, Jamia Arabia Ahsan-ul-Uloom, which is located in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal area, said that Noor Wali Turabi, son of Haji Gul Shah Khan had […]
Pakistan observes 60th Defence Day with tribute to martyrs
Pakistan is observing its 60th Defence Day on September 6th, 2025, commemorating the 1965 war with India. The nation’s top military and civilian leadership paid tribute to the soldiers and martyrs who fought in the conflict. A 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals marked the beginning of the commemorations. Special prayers […]
Several headworks still facing high water levels in Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a high flood alert across the province following significant water inflows into major rivers. Several headworks are reporting critically high water levels, raising concerns about potential widespread flooding. The Chenab River is experiencing particularly heavy flows. At Marala Headworks, the discharge has reached 117,000 cusecs, while […]
Pakistan and China strengthen ties with five corridors for CPEC 2.0
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding their strategic partnership, announcing the advancement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into its second phase (CPEC 2.0). This includes the development of five new economic corridors, significantly boosting bilateral cooperation. The announcement came following a meeting between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier […]
605 terrorist attacks reported in KP in 2025, new report says
A new report reveals a surge in terrorist activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Pakistan, with 605 attacks reported over the past eight months. The violence has resulted in the deaths of 138 civilians and 79 police officers, while hundreds more have been injured. According to sources, details the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict. […]
Flood risk looms over Multan and Muzzafargarh
A double flood threat hangs over the districts of Multan and Muzaffargarh as the swollen Ravi and Chenab rivers converge near Khanewal, prompting provincial authorities to brace for an unprecedented disaster. Despite several controlled breaches over the past week, the threat persists. Water levels at Muhammadwala and Sher Shah reached 412 feet, just five feet […]
Quetta attack death toll reaches 18
The death toll from suicide bombing in Quetta, Balochistan, has reached 18, according to Balochistan’s Additional Chief Secretary Hamza Shafqat. The attack, which occurred at approximately 9:40 PM on Tuesday night, took place near a cemetery, about 500 meters from a gathering that had just concluded. Two police officers were among the dead. Shafqat, speaking […]