Month: January 2026

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted bail to a woman arrested on charges of murdering her four-year-old stepson, observing that in such cases ‘half the case is ruined by the complainant and the other half by the police.’ A three-member bench headed by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and comprising Justice Mussarat Hilali and […]

Islamabad: PM’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan Tuesday criticized Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over his statement, urging him to set aside personal political loyalties with Khan and respect the national narrative shaped by years of sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. While speaking to a local news channel, Ikhtiar Wali […]

Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a ‘pre-immigration clearance’ system that will allow passengers traveling from Pakistan to skip lengthy immigration queues upon arrival in the UAE. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a UAE delegation led by Director General of Customs […]

Islamabad: In the gleaming heart of Pakistan’s federal capital Islamabad, a quiet transformation is taking place. The traditional multigenerational household, once the hallmark of South Asian family life, is steadily disappearing. Rising living costs, shrinking rental spaces, health concerns, and the pressures of dual-income households are forcing families into smaller units, reducing household size and […]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced that work on the Main Line-I (ML-I) project will commence from Karachi Port in July 2026. During his recent visit to Karachi and a meeting with Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral (R) Shahid Ahmed, the minister said that a joint strategy has been […]

Islamabad: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral relations through enhanced cultural cooperation, with a special focus on promoting heritage, arts, and religious tourism. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi and Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan, Rear Admiral […]

Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (R) Hamzah Humayun held a meeting with Motorway Police Sector Commander Murree, SP Adeel Shehzad, to discuss traffic arrangements for Murree Expressway, GT Road and adjoining routes during the snowfall season. A police spokesperson told reporter on Tuesday that the meeting focused on ensuring smooth […]

Islamabad: At least two women, along with a third person, were killed when a bus collided with a motorcycle in Chota Sahiwal, a town in Sargodha District, due to dense fog early Tuesday morning. According to details, rescue officials said that the accident occurred early Tuesday morning when a passenger bus, traveling at high speed, […]