Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies have launched a targeted operation against thieves in the Khoso area of Rahim Yar Khan, resulting in the arrest of leader Mera Luthani and two of his associates. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Arfan Ali Samao, the operation is part of a larger effort to tackle the rising threat of thievery in the region. The Punjab government had previously announced a reward of one crore rupees for information leading to the capture of Mera Luthani, who was considered a notorious thief. In a separate operation in Khangarh, police arrested four thieves and set fire to…
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi Zone has released its 2025 annual performance report. According to the report, the agency registered 1,992 new inquiries in 2025, and resolved 2,144 old inquiries. The report highlights various types of 621 new cases filed, 624 cases with final challans, 8 accused arrested, and 115 cases with convicted accused. A total of over Rs 16 crore 95 lakh 57 thousand was imposed as fines on the accused. The FIA report also mentions that over Rs 5 crore 60 lakh worth of counterfeit medicines were seized, while over Rs 7 crore 90 lakh worth of…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has honored the 98th birthday of the country’s former leader, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, with a grand ceremony held in his memory. The party’s women’s wing, led by French President Ruhul Bano, attended the event and paid tribute to Bhutto’s vision and legacy. Bhutto’s vision for the country has resulted in the recognition, respect, and legal rights of Overseas Pakistanis worldwide, Ruhul Bano said in her speech. She added that Bhutto was the first to introduce the identification card system and passport, which has enabled Pakistanis to live with dignity abroad and earn international recognition. Bhutto,…
Article: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Haider Zaidi, has revealed that fuel smuggling in the country is estimated to be around Rs 300 billion annually. In a media briefing in Islamabad, Zaidi stated that the government has already zeroed down the gas circular debt, which was a major concern for the nation’s energy sector. A committee, led by the Deputy Prime Minister, has been formed to oversee the elimination of the gas circular debt. The federal minister emphasized that the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline matter is currently in arbitration court, and the government is prioritizing the promotion of local energy…
Woman Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad A woman has lost her life at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad due to alleged medical negligence. The woman, who was suffering from lung disease, underwent a liver biopsy instead of a lung biopsy, which ultimately led to her death. According to the family members, the woman was admitted to the PIMS hospital on December 9 and was diagnosed with lung disease. However, on December 16, a liver biopsy was performed instead of a lung biopsy, which led to her death the next day.…
The Government of Sindh has issued a notification regarding adjustments and appointments in the positions of Principals in various government degree and commerce colleges. According to the notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (S&GAD) on January 6, 2026, several teachers have been adjusted to the position of Principals (BS-20). Notable appointments include Dr. Abdul Majid Sheikh, who has been appointed as the Principal of Government Degree College and PG Centre, Latifabad No. 11, Hyderabad. He was upgraded to the position of Professor from Associate Professor. Similarly, Professor Gul Muhammad Jooniyo has been appointed as the Principal…
Pakistan has made a decision to install advanced scanning machines at all airports across the country. According to sources, the Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority, and ASF have completed surveys at all airports. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given approval for Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad airports to be made autonomous. Sources say that installing advanced scanning machines will help speed up the scanning of goods and improve the security system. The project is expected to be implemented soon, with organizations that completed the surveys working together to ensure the new scanning machines are installed as planned. Authorities estimate that the…
A newborn baby swap scandal has shaken Quetta’s Janah Road-based nursery, with parents accusing staff of switching their infants. Following a complaint by the affected individuals, the police have arrested two employees of the nursery and are searching for the owner. According to a resident of Quetta named Naeem, his wife gave birth to a baby boy on December 3, who was then admitted to the Children’s Nursery on Janah Road due to a complaint of jaundice. However, when asked to take the boy home on the fifth day, the staff told them that the baby was a girl and…
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has stated that the current tax on petrol is approximately Rs. 80 per liter. Reacting to the statement made by Federal Minister Asad Umar, Miftah Ismail said that if the path was not changed in April-June 2022, Pakistan would have already been bankrupt. He claimed that the PTI-led government had stopped the IMF program and started giving subsidies on petrol and diesel. Miftah Ismail further stated that the only way to escape bankruptcy was the revival of the IMF program, which the cabinet did, but some high-ranking officials in the PML-N prevented us from making…
A significant development has been reported in the case of a student who attempted to take her own life at a private university in Lahore. The student, identified as Fatima, is now recovering at the ICU of the General Hospital. According to the hospital administration, Fatima’s condition has shown significant improvement, and she has been taken off the ventilator. She is still receiving oxygen support, and her hemodynamic status is stable. The incident occurred at the same university where a student, Muhammad Awais, had attempted to take his life by jumping off a building two weeks ago. The hospital administration…
