At least four people were killed and eight others injured when a truck overturned near the village of Melowal, close to Bhalwal, rescue officials said on Thursday. According to Rescue 1122, the truck was carrying fodder and had 12 labourers on board at the time of the accident. The vehicle reportedly lost balance and overturned…
Karachi cannot be left at the Sindh govt’s mercy, says Mustafa Kamal Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader and Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday demanded that Karachi be declared a federal territory under Articles 148 and 149 of the Constitution, saying it is necessary “for the sake of Pakistan”. Addressing a press conference at…
ISLAMABAD: Citizens of Pakistan holding ordinary passports are required to obtain a visit visa before travelling to Turkey. Turkey, officially known as Turkiye, is an attractive tourist destination for the spring months of April and May. The Turkish embassy in Pakistan does not accept visa applications directly; instead, applications are processed through Anatolia Visa Application…
KARACHI: The Met office has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Karachi on Thursday afternoon and subsequent chilly weather spell from Friday. Sindh’s other districts could also receive rain today as a westerly weather system is currently being strengthened by moisture from the Arabian Sea, which is likely to influence weather conditions in the region….
Former Australian batter Mark Waugh has suggested dropping Pakistan star Babar Azam ahead of the Sydney Sixers’ crucial Big Bash League (BBL) 15 Challenger clash. Sydney Sixers will face the winner of Wednesday’s knockout clash between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars in the Challenger to determine the second finalist. Waugh highlighted the Sixers’ growing dependency…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday said advanced space-based monitoring systems could play a vital role in safeguarding seas, improving maritime management and strengthening responses to environmental threats. Junaid Chaudhry made the remarks during a visit to the headquarters of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO),…
DAVOS: As the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum enters its third day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to join different forum-related activities today, while also engaging in bilateral meetings and speaking at an event on the sidelines. The prime minister, who arrived here on Tuesday to be part of the annual…
DAVOS:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. The DPM/FM appreciated the initiative to showcase Pakistan’s vast economic potential and emerging opportunities on a global platform, while highlighting the dynamism and innovation…
Restriction to remain in effect from Jan 25 to Feb 24. No Indian airlines allowed to enter Pakistan airspace. Pakistan first imposed airspace ban on April 24, 2025. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian-registered aircraft from using its airspace for another month until February 24, 2026, according to a Notam (notice to airmen)…
PESHAWAR:Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Government and people of Sindh over the tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi, which claimed precious lives and left several people injured. In a condolence letter addressed to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Governor Kundi said…