Category: NATIONAL

Pishin Protest: Terrorism Does Not Represent Any Nation, Speakers Say

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Terrorism Does Not Represent Any Nation, Portraying it as Pashtun-Baloch Conflict is a Conspiracy to Spread Hatred – Speakers Pishin (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) A protest rally was organized by the All Parties Anjuman-e-Tajiran Pishin against the activities of armed groups and the recent incidents of terrorism and unrest in District Pishin and Saranan, which later turned into a protest gathering. Provincial President of Awami National Party (ANP) Balochistan, Asghar Khan Achakzai, specially participated in the protest rally. The protest meeting was addressed by ANP Provincial President Asghar Khan Achakzai,…

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Attock Meena Bazaar Clothing Shop Fire Brought Under Control

Ijaz Ul Hasan

Attock: Fire Breaks Out at Clothing Shop in Meena Bazaar, Brought Under Control A fire suddenly broke out at a clothing shop located near the Small Post Office in Meena Bazaar, Attock city, reportedly due to a possible short circuit. The fire quickly engulfed the clothes and other items inside the shop. Upon receiving the information, Rescue 1122 firefighting teams immediately reached the scene and began relief and firefighting operations. After nearly an hour of continuous efforts, the rescue personnel successfully brought the fire under complete control. No loss of…

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Annual Urs Ceremony Held at Masjid Siddiqia, Mari Kanjur Attock

Ijaz Ul Hasan

Annual Urs Celebrations Held at Masjid Siddiqia, Mari Kanjur Attock City By: Ijaz-ul-Hassan A dignified and spiritually uplifting annual Urs ceremony was held at Masjid Siddiqia in Mari Kanjur, Attock, which was attended by a large number of religious scholars, prominent personalities, local dignitaries, and devotees. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a Naat in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Naat reciters expressed their devotion and love for the Prophet ﷺ, while the participants attended the gathering with great reverence and…

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Balaj Shafqat Funeral Held in Attock After Gas Explosion Injuries

Ijaz Ul Hasan

The funeral prayer of Balaj Shafqat, a prominent businessman associated with the mobile phone trade, was offered at the Central Eidgah in Attock. Report by Bureau Chief Ejaz-ul-Hassan, Attock A large number of people, including members of the business community, journalists, lawyers, police officials, and hundreds of local citizens, attended the funeral prayer. Balaj Shafqat had sustained critical injuries in a gas leakage explosion in Mohalla Shahabad last week. He was initially treated at DHQ Hospital Attock and was later shifted to PIMS Hospital in Islamabad in critical condition. Unfortunately,…

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SSP PHP Faisalabad Releases August 2026 Performance Report

Zafar Chishti

SSP PHP Faisalabad Region Mirza Anjum Kamal Issues August Performance Report (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Punjab Highway Patrol Faisalabad Region, Mirza Anjum Kamal has released the performance report for August 2026, highlighting significant achievements in crime prevention, law enforcement, public assistance and road safety across the region.According to SSP Mirza Anjum Kamal, Punjab Highway Patrol teams registered 491 cases under various sections of law and arrested 492 accused persons during the month. During checking through the e-Police App, patrol teams arrested…

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Supreme Court Upholds Bait-ul-Mal Aid for Hindu Girls, Rejects PBM’s Plea

Kainat R

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal against a Sindh High Court order that told the institution to support two Hindu minor girls financially. The court upheld the monthly payment of Rs10,000 to each girl, with a 10 percent increase every year until marriage. It’s a ruling that touches on how far courts can go to protect vulnerable citizens when the law itself falls short. Background The case goes back to a family court in Jacobabad. Shrimati Reeta, a Hindu woman, had married Ravi Kumar…

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Pakistan and Oman Are Quietly Building a New Sea Route Between Their Ports

Kainat R
Cargo ships docked near Gwadar Port with the Arabian Sea coastline, representing growing Pakistan Oman port connectivity

Something worth paying attention to has been moving forward in the background of Pakistan Oman relations: a plan to formally connect Gwadar Port with Oman’s Sohar Port as sister ports. It’s not flashy news, but a direct maritime link between the two matters more than the small headlines around it suggest. The Basic Idea, In Plain Terms Strip away the diplomatic language and the plan is simple. Pakistan and Oman want ships to move cargo straight between Gwadar and Sohar, without the longer detours that currently add time and cost…

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Dr Asma’s Body Airlifted to Skardu From Spantik After Weeks of Delay

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Helicopter carrying Dr Asma Mushtaq's body from Spantik Base Camp to Skardu

Summary The body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr Asma Mushtaq was airlifted to Skardu on Monday, weeks after she died on Spantik Peak. Officials confirmed the recovery came after repeated attempts were blocked by snowfall and high winds. The remains will now be flown to Lahore once weather allows. Background Dr Asma Mushtaq, 34, lost her life on August 20 after suffering a serious medical emergency at high altitude. She was descending from Spantik, a 7,027-metre peak in the Karakoram range also known as Golden Peak. Her death shook Pakistan’s small…

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Landhi Factory Fire in Karachi: Part of Building Collapses as Rescue 1122 Battles Blaze

Kainat R

A large fire broke out at a factory inside Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday, and part of the building came down as flames tore through the structure. Rescue 1122 rushed fire tenders, snorkels, and ambulances to the site within minutes of getting the call. Hours later, firefighters were still working to bring the blaze fully under control. Background: Another Fire in an Area That Keeps Burning The Landhi factory fire is not an isolated event. The Landhi EPZ, one of Karachi’s busiest industrial zones, has seen a…

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Islamabad ATC Grants Mushtaq Ahmad Bail in AJK Protest Case

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Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court building where ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad was granted bail in the AJK protest case

An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has granted relief to former senator Mushtaq Ahmad and dozens of his co-accused, closing a chapter that began with a protest over unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Mushtaq Ahmad bail decision, handed down on Monday, brings an end to weeks of legal proceedings that had kept the veteran politician and his supporters under judicial scrutiny. Summary The Islamabad ATC granted post-arrest bail to ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad along with 95 other people connected to the AJK protest case. The order was issued against surety bonds…

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