Kech Deputy Commissioner Bashir Ahmed Breach confirmed on Wednesday night that Hanif Noorzai, the Assistant Commissioner of Tump tehsil, was released by his captors. Mr. Noorzai had been abducted on June 4 by armed men while he was traveling with his family from Tump to Quetta to celebrate Eid. During the journey, his official vehicle was stopped. The armed men allowed his family, driver, and Levies guards to go, but they took Mr. Noorzai at gunpoint. The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) had claimed responsibility for the kidnapping. According to sources, Mr. Noorzai was released in Tump and later contacted…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, chaired by Senator Sherry Rehman, alarming findings about the water quality of Rawal and Simli dams were revealed. A study by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources showed that 62% of the water supplied after filtration was unsafe for drinking, and water from Rawal Dam was 100% unsafe for human consumption. The meeting observed that despite previous orders from the Supreme Court, sewage contamination in the water persisted. Senator Rehman criticized attempts to conceal this information, stating, “When surface water is unsafe at the source, filtration becomes…
Justice Jawad Hassan of the Lahore High Court (LHC) heard a petition filed by Mahnoor Omer, which seeks to exempt sanitary pads and related products from sales tax. With the court’s approval, the petition also named the Revenue Division as a respondent, arguing that the current tax system indirectly discriminates against women and infringes upon their constitutional rights to equality and dignity as per Articles 3, 9, 14, 25, and 37. The petitioner’s counsel, Advocate Ahsan Jehangir Khan, highlighted that only 12% of menstruating women in Pakistan can afford commercial sanitary pads, forcing the majority to use unsafe alternatives. He…
Access to safe drinking water is no longer a luxury but a fundamental necessity for overall well-being, productivity, and a long, healthy life. With growing concerns about microplastics, chemical residues, and contaminated supply lines, families in Pakistan are actively searching for ways to ensure a clean water source at home. HomePure, a well-known global brand for its innovative water purification systems, is meeting this need with the HomePure Nova, a next-generation filtration system that provides Pi-Water for healthier living. The HomePure Nova Advantage The core of the HomePure Nova is its advanced 9-stage filtration system, which is designed…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh for a one-day visit yesterday, where he and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” at the Al-Yamamah Palace. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister shared his appreciation for the warm reception he received from his “dear brother HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman.” He said the welcome, from the “unprecedented escort provided to my aircraft by the Royal Saudi air force jets” to the “smartly turned out guard of the Saudi armed forces,” spoke volumes about the deep bond and mutual respect between Pakistan and…
Following instructions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Punjab government announced it will soon begin a detailed survey to assess the damage from recent floods across the province’s 28 affected districts. This decision was made during a meeting led by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman at the Civil Secretariat on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts and evaluated the readiness of local administrations to distribute aid, restore infrastructure, and provide health services in the affected areas. The chief secretary specifically directed that more tents and food supplies be sent to flood-hit communities in Uch Sharif. He instructed…
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, addressed a UN Council meeting on Afghanistan on Tuesday, stating that organizations such as Al Qaeda, IS-Khorasan, TTP, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), and Baloch insurgent factions like the BLA and Majeed Brigade continue to operate freely from across the border. He presented what he called credible evidence of these groups’ cooperation, including joint training sessions, illicit arms trading, providing refuge to terrorists, and conducting coordinated attacks. According to the ambassador, over 60 terrorist camps function as hubs for cross-border infiltration, targeting civilians, security personnel, and development projects within…
Key Takeaways Credit Card Spending: A significant 31.6% year-on-year increase in credit card purchases and payments in August 2025, reaching Rs169 billion. Monthly Growth: A 3.6% monthly growth in credit card transactions from July to August 2025. Remittances: Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.1 billion in August 2025, marking a 7% increase year-on-year but a 1% decrease month-on-month. The data indicates a growing reliance on credit cards for consumer spending in Pakistan, alongside a mixed but generally positive trend in remittances from abroad.
A new study has revealed that delaying marriage significantly reduces the risk of obesity among Pakistani women, particularly those living in urban areas. Previous studies have indicated that both men and women often gain weight after marriage, with some couples experiencing obesity directly linked to their marital lifestyle. The latest research, published in a medical journal, analyzed data from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (2012–13 and 2017–18). It found that over half of adult women in Pakistan are overweight or obese, but delaying marriage plays a crucial role in mitigating this risk for women in cities. Experts suggest that…
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan declined below their highest recorded levels on Tuesday. The price of 24-carat gold per tola decreased by Rs2,400, bringing it down to Rs388,600. Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs2,058, settling at Rs333,161. Silver prices also saw a significant decrease. The rate per tola dropped by Rs109, closing at Rs4,387. In the international market, the price of gold per ounce dropped by $24, reaching $3,668.
