The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Saturday that 23 terrorists were killed in separate security operations in Balochistan. According to the military’s media wing, 18 Frontier Corps (FC) personnel embraced martyrdom during the Mangocher operation last night when terrorists attempted to block roads in the area. ISPR stated that this cowardly act, orchestrated by hostile forces, aimed to disrupt the province’s peace by primarily targeting innocent civilians. In response, security forces swiftly mobilized and successfully thwarted the terrorists’ plan, eliminating 12 militants and ensuring the safety of local residents. “However, during the operation, 18 brave soldiers fought gallantly and…
Author: Web Desk
GUJRANWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed that 15 Pakistani nationals who survived the recent boat capsizing incident near Morocco’s Dakhla port have safely returned home. The FIA also identified human smugglers responsible for sending Pakistanis to Spain via North Africa and is conducting raids to apprehend them. An FIA spokesperson stated that eight of these nationals arrived in Pakistan on Saturday morning, while seven others had already returned last night. The ill-fated boat had departed from Mauritania on January 2, carrying 86 migrants. Moroccan authorities confirmed that 66 of them were Pakistani nationals. After the accident, 36 individuals were…
KARACHI: A government college superintendent has fled after allegedly misappropriating over Rs900,000 collected from students as examination fees, officials revealed. At least 81 female students at the Government Degree College for Women, Nazimabad, had submitted a total of Rs910,200 in cash as exam fees, which the superintendent allegedly pocketed instead of depositing in the bank. College Principal Shehla Bashir has filed an FIR at Rizvia police station against the official. According to the FIR, the suspect embezzled over Rs900,000 from the college students. The principal informed the police that the superintendent had been absent from the college since January 25.…
LONDON: Former anchor and YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan has reached London after leaving Pakistan, his family confirmed to Geo News. Riaz himself confirmed the same in a post on X, stating that his journey was treacherous, dangerous, and filled with hardships. Last year, he had gone ‘missing’ for months before being recovered in September 2023. Despite previously claiming he would never leave Pakistan under any circumstances, he has now moved abroad. Riaz thanked former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri for convincing him to leave Pakistan “for the sake of Pakistan.” He also shared a picture of himself in a…
ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee, has announced that the dialogue process with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially concluded after the former ruling party rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer to resume talks. Speaking to the Saudi Arabian media outlet Urdu News, Senator Siddiqui emphasized that there was no deadlock or breakdown, and the government’s negotiation committee had been dissolved. His remarks come as PTI skipped the fourth round of talks on January 28, citing the government’s failure to establish a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 riots and the November 2024 Islamabad protest, as…
ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee, has announced that the dialogue process with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially concluded after the former ruling party rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer to resume talks. Speaking to the Saudi Arabian media outlet Urdu News, Senator Siddiqui emphasized that there was no deadlock or breakdown, and the government’s negotiation committee had been dissolved. His remarks come as PTI skipped the fourth round of talks on January 28, citing the government’s failure to establish a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 riots and the November 2024 Islamabad protest, as…
PESHAWAR: A new controversy has surfaced regarding the illegal recruitment of 230 employees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Human Rights Department. The Communication and Works Department Secretary, Asad Ali, has accused a former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) minister and the previous department secretary of orchestrating these unlawful appointments. A BPS-20 officer and former Director General of the Human Rights Department, Ali, has formally appealed against a show-cause notice issued by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. “It was on the orders and instructions of the then PTI minister for law and the law secretary that my directives dated 23/02/21 were overruled,” he stated. Former…
The much-anticipated Kia Sportage 5th generation has officially launched in Pakistan at a grand event in Karachi. The new model comes with a bold design, upgraded features, and, for the first time, a hybrid variant, catering to the growing demand for fuel-efficient SUVs. Engine and Performance The latest Sportage offers two engine options: The standard variant is powered by a Smart Stream 2.0L MPI petrol engine, delivering 154 HP and 192 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the hybrid variant features a 1.6L T-GDI HEV engine, generating an impressive 226 HP and 350 Nm of torque. Both variants come with front-wheel drive…
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has completed its hearing on the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s (CPPA) request for monthly fuel adjustment, indicating a potential reduction of Rs1.03 per unit in electricity prices for one month. The proceedings, chaired by Nepra Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, revealed that a final decision would be issued after evaluating the presented data. CPPA officials briefed the authority, stating that “Power plants operated as per the merit order in December.” According to the CPPA, fuel costs remained low during December, contributing to the proposed reduction. They further noted, “Had the Neelum Jhelum Power Project been…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant bullish trend as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged past the 114,000-point mark. At one point, the index gained over 1,590 points, reaching 114,796 points, while another update showed a 1,426-point increase, bringing it to 114,632 points. A third trading session recorded a 1,030-point rise, taking the index to 114,230 points. Stockbrokers attributed this surge to strong financial results from listed companies, boosting investor confidence. Sectors such as banking, oil, cement, and pharmaceuticals saw increased buying activity, further driving the upward momentum. Analysts remain optimistic about the market’s performance, citing positive economic indicators…
