Region
Pakistan · Page 24
Every province, Gilgit-Baltistan and the north, from the desk that has covered the country since the paper began.
Security forces kill 33 militants in Balochistan operation
Friday raids in Nushki and Kech killed 12 militants, and the president and prime minister both paid tribute to the security forces.
Hyderabad transformer explosion injures three, damages vehicles
Burning oil from the HESCO transformer spread to a nearby dhaba and five vehicles, rescue officials said after a two-hour firefighting operation.
President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras
Rana Sanaullah says federal government has permanently banned protest sit-ins in the capital and warned PTI of consequences.
SHC warns it may send Yellow Line case to NAB
Bench unhappy over Anti-Corruption Establishment's failure to file charge sheet in Rs8.5bn BRT case, issues show cause to ACE chairman.
PTI MPA Sardar Riaz abducted in Mansehra, family says
Armed men stopped his vehicle on the Karakoram Highway near Mangal and took him and three companions to an undisclosed location.
Sugar millers demand full deregulation and export clearance
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association says current rules hurt growers and mills, with more surplus expected from the next crop.
Punjab chief secretary upholds penalties in Data Darbar graft case
Former administrator and manager must pay combined Rs20.59 million for misappropriation of cash-box collections, with demotion, dismissal and forfeiture of service.
Sindh reviews property tax system with World Bank
Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a meeting on collection improvements, transparency and financial autonomy for local councils.
Ground broken for snow leopard research centre in Gojal
The Passu Development Organisation is building the Snow Leopard and Mountain Biodiversity and Research Centre with support from WWF-Pakistan and WWF-Italy.
Diamer-Bhasha dam starts pozzolan extraction for main dam
The material from Gini in Diamer will be processed for roller-compacted concrete before placement begins on the main dam structure.
Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey deepen military cooperation after Houthi attacks
Military chiefs met in Riyadh to turn the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement into immediate military action, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan raised non-state actors with Iran.
Chitral civilian polo players reject KPCTA-notified body
The Indigenous Polo Association has also distanced itself from the government-notified body, according to reports.
Supreme Court bars retrospective curbs on time-scale promotions
Court directs PM Office and departments to reopen cases of employees denied promotions under changed policies.
WAPDA buys Diamer Dam land at fraction of value
Affected residents in Gilgit-Baltistan say compensation falls far below market rates and their demands have not been addressed, according to Lok Sujag.
Short-term inflation hits 11.92% on food, energy costs
The Sensitive Price Index rose 0.99 percent week-on-week for the week ending September 24, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data.
NDMA and FFC hold industrial disaster drill in Rahim Yar Khan
Friday's simulation at FFC Goth Machhi tested emergency procedures and inter-agency coordination.
Cleric accused of shielding blasphemy blackmail gang in Pakistan
The Indian Express and The Telegraph report the cleric, previously honoured by an archbishop, is linked to an extortion racket using blasphemy accusations.
PM invites Achakzai for fresh talks on ECP posts
The letter, confirmed by opposition spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai, seeks a meeting and includes consultations on appointments to the Election Commission.
Cop martyred as CTD foils terror plot in Peshawar
A policeman was killed during a Counter-Terrorism Department operation that stopped an attack in Peshawar, according to initial reports by The News and The Express Tribune.
Profile calls 72-year-old Ghulam Ali a living Balti culture treasure
Lok Sujag report describes the Gilgit-Baltistan elder as a keeper of Balti traditions, but full details were not retrievable.
Egypt proposes Karachi-Alexandria sister-city ties at Governor House
Egyptian Ambassador Dr Ehab Abdelhamid raised the proposal during a meeting with Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, covering tourism, trade, education, youth exchanges and sports.
US consulate in Karachi marks 250 years of American independence
The Freedom 250 reception highlighted growing trade, education and innovation ties, with Sindh leadership in attendance.
Valuation ruling valid until revised, Supreme Court rules
A customs valuation ruling under Section 25A does not lapse after 90 days and remains the applicable value for imported goods until rescinded, modified or replaced.
Massive avalanche filmed on Rakaposhi slopes
A video shared online shows a large snow slide on the mountain in Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Dar meets UNGA president, pledges support for multilateralism
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also held talks with the foreign ministers of Singapore, Bahrain and Antigua and Barbuda on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.
Activist tells UN Pakistan misuses terror law in Gilgit-Baltistan
Javed Ahmad Beigh told the UN council in Geneva that activists are being detained and harassed, Indian outlets reported.
Jaishankar calls Pakistan terrorist country at UN
Indian External Affairs Minister made the remark in response to a question from a Pakistani journalist, Indian media reported.
KSE-100 gains 266 points as investors stay cautious
Benchmark index closed at 170,765.22 points, up 0.16 percent after Thursday's fall of 1,733.57 points, with investors wary of Iran-US tensions.
Supreme Court rejects bail for six police officials in custodial death case
SDPO and SHO among those accused in torture and death of Arshad Ali Khorkhani, Daily Times reported.
SMEDA, Daraz plan e-commerce training for SMEs
A Lahore meeting between the two organisations explored curriculum development, capacity building and targeted support for women-led businesses.