National
Six security personnel were martyred in a terrorist attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Bannu district early on September 2, while all five militants involved were killed, officials confirmed. The attackers, armed with explosives and weapons, attempted to breach the facility, ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into the outer
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Assistant Commissioner Pattoki, Furqan Khan, tragically died while performing his duties in the flood-affected area of Head Balloki. He was personally overseeing rescue and relief efforts when the incident occurred, demonstrating his commitment to leading from the front rather than from a distance. Read more: Rainstorm Kills 11 in
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A Gilgit-Baltistan government helicopter crashed near Chilas during an emergency landing after developing a sudden technical problem mid-air. The aircraft caught fire upon hitting the ground. Four people were on board, including two pilots and two technical staff members. Read more: 69 Migrants Die in Mauritania Boat Disaster
Government
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced it will boycott National Assembly sessions to protest what it calls unfair treatment of its lawmakers. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar said authorities have disqualified legislators, stripped them of their seats, and silenced their voices. He added that despite attending sessions to raise demands
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The government has announced new petroleum product prices for the next 15 days. According to the notification, the price of petrol will remain unchanged at Rs264.61 per liter. The price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs3 per liter, bringing it down to Rs269.99 per liter.
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Pakistan is battling its worst monsoon floods in decades, with millions affected and large areas under water. At least 30 people have died so far, while more than 1.5 million have been displaced from their homes. Officials say over 2,300 villages have been hit, causing huge damage to
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Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a religious scholar, has been named in a new blasphemy FIR, though Punjab Police denied holding him in custody. The case was filed after a complaint regarding a video allegedly disrespectful to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) circulated online. Mirza had been taken into preventative custody by
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Punjab is facing severe floods after India released water into eastern rivers. The Pakistan Army has been sent to help with rescue and relief efforts. Over 210,000 people have been safely evacuated from flooded areas, and no deaths have been reported so far. Authorities carried out a controlled explosion
World
The upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to draw global attention as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to address the high-level debate on September 26. It will mark a rare moment with both leaders
National
A tragic incident in Raiwind has shocked the nation after two young brothers from Kot Radha Kishan were brutally killed in a dispute over Rs4,970 in change while buying bananas. Wajid, 22, and his brother Rashid had stopped at fruit sellers near Rohi Nala to purchase bananas priced at
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Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed the importance of civil-military harmony, good governance, and inclusive development while reaffirming the Army’s support for the socio-economic uplift of Balochistan. According to an ISPR statement, the Army Chief made these remarks during his visit to
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday reiterated that India had reached out to the United States for assistance in brokering a ceasefire during the recent conflict between the two neighbors. Read more: Pakistan, China Agree to Upgrade CPEC in Strategic Talks Addressing reporters in Islamabad, Dar