Article: As the nation welcomes the New Year, the Traffic Police have issued a directive to citizens to avoid non-essential travel on Motorway M-9. According to Motorway Police spokesperson, citizens are advised to refrain from unnecessary travel, motorbike racing, and aerial firing on routes such as the Lyari Expressway, M-9, and National Highway. To ensure smooth traffic flow and security, additional personnel have been deployed by the Motorway Police. In a related development, Balochistan Chief Minister has emphasized that stability and peace are essential for progress, and the government will not compromise on this issue. A request has been made…
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Article: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Arabia’s Envoy Naof Al-Malki in a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s House. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed respect and good wishes for Saudi Arabia’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. On this occasion, the Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to further strengthening the centuries-old brotherly relations between the two countries. He emphasized that maintaining regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy is essential. The Prime Minister appreciated Saudi Arabia’s continuous support for…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the regional situation and recent developments. During the conversation, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and emphasized the need to maintain unity and harmony among the Muslim Ummah in the context of various challenges. He stated that maintaining regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy is essential. According to a statement, the conversation between the two leaders was characterized by warmth and cordiality. The Prime Minister extended good wishes to King Salman. In return, Crown…
Pakistan has imposed a ban on double motorcycle riding in Karachi under Section 144, effective until January 1. The notification, issued in this regard, also prohibits the display of firearms and aerial firing in the city. Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori hosted a grand fireworks display at the Governor’s House to mark the arrival of the New Year. Meanwhile, Javed Akhtar Odho has been appointed as the new Inspector General of Police in Sindh, with his appointment notification being issued. According to police officials, a person has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun in the air at Gulshan-e-Maymar, while…
Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has responded to the letter written by Karachi Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, regarding the issue of sealing the Cotton Exchange building. In its response, the FIA made it clear that the Cotton Exchange building was leased out as a federal government property under the orders of the Supreme Court. In the letter, a reference was made to the records of the Waqf Properties Board, stating that the building has been under the ownership of the federal government since August 9, 1963. According to the FIA, the building’s association was collecting crores of rupees every year…
Pakistan and India have finally put aside their differences as they share a warm gesture in Bangladesh. A photo of the handshake between Indian Foreign Minister J.A. Chowdhury and Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has been shared on social media, with many calling it a new chapter in the long-standing “Pakistan-India Cricket Handshake Dispute”. The two leaders were in Bangladesh to attend the funeral of the country’s former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. This marks the first high-level meeting between the two countries since the conflict in May last year. The tensions between the two nations have been…
KARACHI: The traffic police have made arrangements for people heading to the beach on CVR Road on the occasion of New Year. According to traffic police officials, CVR Road has been converted into a single-lane road, and the return route will be either Khayaban Raat Road or through the Dua River. Traffic police officials have stated that heavy traffic will only be allowed into the city after 2 am on the night of New Year. In his New Year message, Chief Minister Balochistan said that stability and security are essential for progress, and the government will not compromise on this.…
Punjab’s emergency services, Rescue 1122, recorded the busiest year in 2025, diligently fulfilling their responsibilities. Rescue teams were engaged in humanitarian services throughout the year, responding to over 2.4 million emergencies and providing rescue services to over 2.8 million affected individuals. Rescue 1122 Punjab responded to over 4.92 lakh road traffic accidents and 28,773 fire incidents. In the flood, over 4.7 lakh people were rescued using 1,500 boats. Pre-displacement evacuation saved 26 lakh people and over 21 lakh animals. According to Secretary Emergency Services, Dr. Rizwan Nasir, in 2025, the air ambulance service shifted 190 critically ill patients from remote…
As the world welcomed the New Year 2026, Pakistan was no exception. With the clock striking midnight, the country’s major cities lit up with spectacular fireworks displays, signaling the beginning of a new chapter. The festivities began in New Zealand, followed by Australia, Japan, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, and eventually reached Pakistan. Cities across the country, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, witnessed vibrant fireworks displays, musical concerts, and joyous celebrations. The streets of Karachi were filled with people dancing to the beats of music, while others lit up the night sky with fireworks. The scenic view of the Sea…
The start of the New Year was marred by violence in various regions of Karachi, with 25 people injured in aerial firing incidents. According to the police, an unidentified gunman fired a shot in the Chiniot Goth area, injuring one person. Rescue officials reported that five people were injured in aerial firing incidents in Korangi, Gulistan-e-Johar, Five Star, and New Sabzi Mandi. In addition to Karachi, aerial firing incidents were also reported in Quetta, Lahore, Hyderabad, and Nawabshah, leaving several people injured. To prevent aerial firing, the Karachi police used drones equipped with cameras to identify and locate the perpetrators.…
