During a two-day visit to Tehran, Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir and Iranian military officials held discussions on enhancing cooperation and addressing the common threat of terrorism. This visit marked General Asim’s first trip to Iran since assuming his role as army chief. Key issues discussed included border security and counterterrorism efforts.
In the Jhelum district of Punjab, the police have carried out the demolition of minarets at an Ahmadi worship place, declaring it to be an illegal structure. This action was prompted by threats made by the local leadership of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). According to a spokesperson from the Ahmadi community, the minarets were razed during the nights of July 14 and 15 in Kala Gujaran, Jhelum district.
The United States and China are set to engage in discussions this week aimed at reinvigorating their joint efforts to combat global warming. These bilateral meetings are anticipated to raise the bar on climate ambitions ahead of the UN-sponsored climate talks scheduled for late 2023.
In a tragic incident on the Karakoram Highway, a tourist bus veered off the road and plunged into a ditch in the Diamar area of Gilgit-Baltistan, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving several others injured.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah stated on Saturday that the government has made the decision to not officially recognize the digital census and instead, the upcoming elections will be conducted based on the 2017 census.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it was up to the people to determine who they wanted to bring to power, but he asked them to bear “facts” in mind as they made the vote that would “decide the future course of the country.”
The suspect involved in the Trail 3 rape case in Islamabad has been arrested by the federal police, as confirmed by a police spokesperson. The arrest was made possible through the use of technical means. The Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) has directed for a prompt and thorough investigation to be conducted.
The daughter of the late Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif has embarked on a career in journalism as a reporter.
With just four weeks remaining until the completion of the National Assembly’s term, discussions on seat adjustment and the caretaker set-up ahead of the general elections have taken center stage, leading to intensified politicking among parties.
OceanGate is erasing its online presence by taking down its website and deleting its accounts on various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others.
The construction of the Gujranwala Motorway Link has commenced, marking the initiation of an Rs. 11 billion project that aims to connect the city with the motorway. Anticipated to be completed within 90 days, this project will significantly improve travel convenience for the city’s 600,000 residents.
In a positive development for the public, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar revealed a reduction in petrol prices during the upcoming fortnight. The revised prices entail a decrease of Rs. 9 per liter for petrol and Rs. 7 per liter for high-speed diesel.
