By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt from Afghanistan, killing five militants in a border clash that also claimed the lives of three soldiers, the military said on Monday.
Politics
Supreme Court blocks High Court orders in audio leaks case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday set aside Islamabad High Court orders in a case involving leaked audio recordings, citing lack of authority, and restrained the lower court from further action.
Two separate attacks kill three security personnel in KP
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Three security personnel were killed and six others wounded in two separate attacks in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, officials said.
Death toll rises in Pakistan floods as heavy rains persist
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains have killed at least 195 people and wounded 362 across Pakistan since July 1, with the death toll rising by seven in the past 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.
Pakistan maintains no-trade stance with India on Kashmir status
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has no plans to resume trade with India, its foreign office said on Friday, as the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir remains unchanged since New Delhi’s controversial revocation of its special status in 2019.
Five bullet-riddled bodies found hanging from electric pole in restive Balochistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The bodies of five men, identified as Afghan nationals, were found hanging from an electric pole in Dalbandin, Balochistan, on Friday, bearing multiple bullet wounds, government officials said.
Punjab offers Rs14/unit electricity subsidy in summer relief
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: The provincial Punjab government announced a temporary subsidy of Rs14 per unit for electricity consumers using up to 500 units, seeking to provide some relief from high electricity bills during the peak summer months of August and September, at an estimated cost of Rs45 billion.
Pakistan authorities detect three mpox cases linked to UAE travel
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has identified three cases of the mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in individuals who recently arrived from the United Arab Emirates, a provincial health department said on Friday.
Military arrests three more retired officers in ISI Hameed court-martial case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has arrested three more retired officers in connection with the court-martial of former spymaster Lt. Gen. (retired) Faiz Hameed, who was detained this week on charges of violating the Pakistan Army Act.
Ex-prison official held for allegedly aiding Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies have detained a former deputy superintendent of Punjab prisons, Muhammad Akram, on suspicion of facilitating imprisoned former Prime Minister leader Imran Khan, local media reported on Wednesday.