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Amid security concerns, Balochistan government has enforced Section 144 across the province, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, the Balochistan Home Department has enforced Section 144 due to security concerns, restricting public movement at recreational sites during Eidul Fitr 2025. In Quetta, the district administration has banned visits to popular spots, including Hanna Orak, Karkhassa, and Shaban. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid these areas during the festive days. Meanwhile, the Punjab Home Department has banned temporary mechanical rides set up for Eidul Fitr festivities, citing public safety concerns. Read more: Balochistan govt to take action against employees involved in anti-state narrative According to an official notification, rides installed on a permanent basis at amusement parks and play areas will be allowed to operate, provided they have a valid fitness certificate ensuring compliance with safety standards. The notification directed deputy com...

President Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif offered Eidul Fitr prayers in Nawabshah and Lahore, respectively, ARY News reported. As per details, President Asif Ali Zardari observed Eid prayer at Zardari House in Nawabshah, where a large number of people joined him. He prayed for the country’s progress and later met with attendees, exchanging Eid greetings. Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Provincial Minister Ali Hassan, and Zia Lanjar were also present at the gathering. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif, accompanied by his sons Hassan and Hussain Nawaz, offered Eidul Fitr prayer at Jati Umra. Following the prayer, Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz visited the graves of Mian Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz to offer Fateha. He also extended Eid greetings to party workers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif celebrated Eidul in Lahore alongside his son, former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz. He offered Eid prayers in Model To...

ARY Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most diversified business conglomerates with a strong presence in Middle East, Europe and North America, has announced a strategic investment in Chase, one of Pakistan’s oldest and most renowned retail store chains. With this investment, ARY Group aims to transform Chase into the largest retail chain in Pakistan and expand its international footprint as well. Salman Iqbal, CEO of ARY Group, expressed his vision for the collaboration, stating, “We want to take Chase to a different level, making it the largest retail store chain in Pakistan and expanding its reach internationally. Chase already has a presence in Birmingham, and we want to further take it to wherever ARY and the Pakistani community are. For this purpose we will now be rebranding our stores as ARY CHASE”. Faraz Iqbal, Owner of Chase Retail Stores, welcomed the partnership, highlighting the growth potential it brings. “This is a very positive step for Chase. With ARY Group’s inve...

Eidul Fitr is being celebrated with great religious zeal and fervor across the country today. Eid congregations are being held at open places, mosques and Eidgahs in all villages, towns and cities. Special prayers will be offered in the Eid sermons for development and prosperity of the country and liberation of Muslim territories, including Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and Palestine. In Islamabad, main Eid congregation will be held at Faisal Mosque, where government dignitaries, foreign diplomats besides common people will offer Eidul Fitr prayer. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the blessed occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, have extended their heartfelt greetings to the entire Pakistani nation. In their separate messages, they emphasized that this day teaches lessons of joy, gratitude, brotherhood, and compassion. President Asif Ali Zardari said Eidul Fitr teaches the importance of unity and solidarity, encouraging everyone to foster unity...

ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene a meeting on Sunday, 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, at 6:00 PM to sight the moon of Shawwal. The meeting, chaired by Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, will be held on the rooftop of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Simultaneously, zonal meetings of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will take place in the provincial capitals. The announcement of the moon sighting will determine the date for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across Pakistan. Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be observed across Pakistan on Monday, March 31, 2025, following the completion of 29 days of Ramadan. Read More: Shawwal Moon sighted: Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eidul Fitr Meanwhile, Eidul Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, Sunday as the Shawwal moon was sighted in both countries. The Saudi royal court announced that the first day of Shawwal would fall on Sunday, according to local media reports...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts a dry and hot weather spell across the country during the Eid-ul-Fiter holidays. PMD also indicates that Pakistan will experience a continuation of the prevailing dry and hot conditions. PMD officials stated that continental air will dominate most regions, leading to dry conditions in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other parts of the country. The officials also mentioned that the plains are expected to experience hot temperatures during the holidays, with no rain-bearing system forecasted to bring relief. Islamabad is likely to remain hot and dry over the next 12 hours. Most districts of Balochistan will experience the same conditions, while Punjab is expected to witness strong winds. Sindh will also remain dry, with strong winds in various areas. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the upper districts will have partly cloudy skies. Meanwhile, dry weather is predicted for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, according to the PMD offici...

PESHAWAR: Warring tribes in Kurram district have signed an eight-month peace agreement, marking a significant step toward peace just before Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, ARY News reported on Saturday. This landmark deal, facilitated by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, aims to establish a long-lasting ceasefire and reopen the Tull-Parachinar main highway, which had been closed for an extended period. Under the terms of the deal, both parties have committed to resolving their differences through dialogue and negotiations, ensuring peace and maintaining law and order in the region. Both sides have also pledged full cooperation with the government and security forces. Chief Minister Gandapur hailed the Kurram agreement as a key step toward peace and stability in the province, emphasizing that the government will continue working with the parties to ensure lasting peace. He further assured that the provincial government is committed to advancing development projects and improvi...

KALAT: At least six terrorists were killed during an IBO in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. “On 29 March 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists”, the ISPR said. The military’s media wing said that during the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, six terrorists were successfully neutralized. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in recent terrorist activities in the area against the law enforcement agencies as well as the innocent civilians, the ISPR added. A sanitization operation is being conducted in the area to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan. Read More: 11 Khwarij killed in KP IBOs...

Centurion Mark Chapman and disciplined bowling helped New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs in the first one day international of the three-match series at McLean Park. Pakistan got off to a strong start after being given the challenge of chasing a tough 345-run total set by New Zealand. Abdullah Shafique and debutant Usman Khan established a strong 83-run opening partnership by taking an aggressive tack to create a strong base. But Nathan Smith’s dismissal of Usman for 39 in the 13th over was the turning point. In the sixteenth over, captain Michael Bracewell dismissed Abdullah for 36, dropping Pakistan to 88-2. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan attempted to stabilise the innings with a 76-run stand, keeping the chase alive. However, in the 29th over, debutant Muhammad Abbas hit Rizwan for 30, bringing Pakistan down to 164-3. Determined to lead the innings, Babar and Salman Ali Agha formed another vital 89-run combination. The momentum shifted back to the hosts when the former captai...

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister has announced a two-month reduction in sentences for prisoners on the occasion of Eidul Fitr 2025, ARY News reported. According to a notification issued by the provincial Home Department, this reprieve does not apply to those convicted of terrorism, murder, kidnapping, or other serious crimes. The sentence reduction is only applicable to prisoners convicted of minor offenses. This news comes as Pakistan prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, on March 30 or 31, depending on the sighting of the moon. Earlier on Friday, President Asif Ali Zardari granted a special 180-day sentence reduction for prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day and Eidul Fitr 2025 under Article 45 of the Constitution. Read more:  Govt announces Eidul Fitr 2025 holidays According to the details, the special remission of 90 days is for all convicts except those convicted of murder, espionage, robbery, dacoity, abduction, anti-state acts, rape and te...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decreased the petrol price, announcing the revised rates for the next fortnight, ARY News reported. As per a notification issued here, the price of petrol has been decreased by Re1 per litre. The new price of petrol has been set at Rs254.63 per litre, effective from March 29, 2025. However, the price of high-speed diesel remained unchanged at Rs258.64 per litre. These changes come as part of regular adjustments in fuel prices, which are influenced by international market trends and local economic conditions. Read More: Consumers paying Rs 107.12 per litre taxes, duties on petrol Earlier, a report said that according to the previous rates, around Rs 107.12 being charged on one litre of petrol in taxes, duties and margins, according to concerned documents. Overall Rs 104.59 being charged over one litre of high-speed diesel, for taxes, duties and margins, according to papers. There is Rs. 70 per litre levy over petroleum and high-speed diesel....

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has written a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, asking him to convene a meeting of the National Finance Commission (NFC) award, ARY News reported. In the letter, Ali Amin Gandapur highlighted the merger of tribal districts into Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in 2018 after the 25th Amendment, which increased the province’s population by 5.7 million. However, Gandapur noted that such a large population is not receiving its share of the NFC award, impacting the development process, peace and stability. KP CM argued that the federal government is still receiving funds allocated for tribal areas, rather than the provincial government, which is unconstitutional and violates promises made to the tribal districts. He urged the president to convene the 10th NFC meeting to include merged districts’ funds in the KP government’s share. Read More: Gilgit Baltistan CM Haji Gulbar demands share from NFC Award Earlier, Chief Minister of Gilg...

KARACHI: A police camp in Karachi’s Quaidabad area was attacked by unknown individuals from a bridge, leaving four including three personnel injured ARY News reported. The attackers used crackers to target the security camp, which was set up for Eid security measures. The injured personnel were initially taken to a private hospital at Dawood Chowrangi for medical treatment and later shifted to Jinnah Hospital. Later, the authorities said that a Russian-made hand grenade was used in the attack on security camp in Quaidabad. The grenade, identified as an RG-42, contains 64 grams of explosives. Although the grenade’s lever was not found at the scene, 4-5 fragments of the device were recovered. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir Kashif Aftab Abbasi said that the police camp was established as part of Eid security measures in the area. The injured personnel include an SSU commando, who sustained minor injuries along with the other two personnel. from Latest Pakistan News an...

Jaffar Express has resumed its services after 16-day suspension following banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attack, ARY News reported on Thursday. On March 11, a group of terrorists launched an attack on the Peshawar-Quetta Jaffar Express in the Bolan Pass area of Balochistan. As per details, Jaffar Express departed for Quetta from Peshawar. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam, saw off the passengers with special prayers. Speaking to the media, the minister stated that the train service was restored promptly on the PM’s directives. He reaffirmed the government and Pakistan Army’s commitment to thwarting terrorist ambitions, emphasizing that national security remains a top priority. He further asserted that under the leadership of COAS General Asim Munir, terrorists will be defeated. Muqam highlighted that those attempting to hinder Balochistan’s progress have been disappointed, while both the premier and the COAS remain resolute i...

MATIARI: A horrific incident of violence against a woman was reported in the Matiari district of Sindh where a woman was subjected to brutal torture by her relatives, ARY News reported. According to police, the woman named Hassana was brutally tortured by some people who accused her of aiding their daughter’s elopement in Ghulam Muhammad Unar village of Matiari. The family members of the girl who allegedly eloped bound Hassana with ropes and severely injured her, breaking both of her legs. The suspects who were apparently more than four also trimmed her hairs.  After learning about the situation, the police stepped in and took Hassana to a hospital so she could receive medical attention. Hassana denied any role in the alleged elopement and said that their daughter had married on her own initiative a few days before. According to police, one suspect has been taken into custody in relation to the torture, while while a search is ongoing for the remaining three suspects. Meanw...

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur said that the PTI legal team successfully secured the release of at least 700 jailed PTI workers during Ramadan, highlighting the party’s commitment to freeing its unjustly imprisoned members. Gandapur emphasized that PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are being held without any crime, and their honorable acquittal is crucial for restoring political stability in the country. He expressed confidence that the incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan would be released from jail without any deals and would emerge victorious in court. KP CM further said that the Insaf Lawyers team has been securing bail for workers daily, having already facilitated the release of more than 2,000 workers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Karachi, Balochistan, and Kashmir. He assured that equal legal assistance was provided to all workers without any discrimination. Gandapur also mentioned that more than 700 workers we...

ISLAMABAD: In a major move to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability, the federal government has decided to solarise hospitals in Islamabad to solar energy, ARY News reported citing sources. The transition will take place in phases, with Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital and Poly Clinic being the first to switch to solar power, the sources said. The Ministry of Health has requested PIMS and Poly Clinic to submit a solarization plan, which will be included in the upcoming Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). PIMS and Polyclinic Solarisation projects will be incorporated in the next Next PSDP and funds will be allocated for these, enabling the hospitals to adopt renewable energy sources. Read More: After Balochistan, PM vows to work for solarisation of tube wells in other provinces PIMS Hospital currently pays over Rs. 30 million per month in electricity bills, while Poly Clinic pays over Rs. 70 lakh per month. The transition to solar energy is ex...

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review under Pakistan’s 37-month $7bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and on a new 28-month $1.3bn arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the federal government and the IMF confirmed. “The IMF team has reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the Pakistani authorities on the first review of the 37-month Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and on a new 28-month arrangement under the IMF’s RSF with total access over the 28 months of around $1.3 billion (SDR 1 billion). The staff-level agreement is subject to approval of the IMF’s Executive Board. Upon approval, Pakistan will have access to about US$1.0 billion (SDR 760 million) under the EFF, bringing total disbursements under the program to about US$2.0 billion,” the IMF said in a statement. Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad also confirmed the development and said that Pa...

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has noted reports regarding Pakistani journalists traveling to Israel. This was expressed by the Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan while responding to the reports regarding Pakistani journalists traveling to Israel. He clarified that Pakistani passports explicitly state they are not valid for travel to Israel, therefore, no such visit is possible under existing regulations. that Pakistan’s position on Israel remains unchanged, emphasizing that Pakistan does not recognize Israel. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Pakistan reiterated its unwavering commitment to a just and peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Palestinian people, the Foreign Office a...

KARACHI: In an important update, Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has issued a clarification regarding the ban on flying to UK, ARY News reported. According to a spokesperson of PIA, the UK Department for Transport has not made any decision on reviving UK flights from Pakistan. The spokesperson added that the UK Department has neither issued a statement nor sent any formal communication. The spokesperson further emphasized that all relevant Pakistani aviation authorities are in continuous contact with the UK Department, working in a coordinated manner, and urged the need to refrain from spreading rumors. PIA authorities expressed strong hopes of resuming UK flights, citing their achievement of all targets set by the DFT audit. However, there are conflicting reports. Some media outlets claim that PIA will remain banned from flying to and from the UK, as the UK Department for Transport confirmed PIA’s inclusion on the air safety list. This list bans all air carriers certified b...

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to expand its E-Fine system to all relevant departments to digitise government affairs and promote e-governance in the province ARY News reported. The E-Fine system, initially launched in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Dera Ismail Khan, and Swat, has shown promising results. In Peshawar, 4,201 out of 4,219 challans have been paid under the E-Fine system, while in Dera Ismail Khan and Swat, 36 and 875 challans have been paid, respectively. In Abbottabad, 282 out of 289 challans have been paid online. The provincial government has directed all relevant departments to take necessary steps to implement the E-Fine system and ensure digital revenue collection. This digital system has generated over Rs30 million in revenue, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing transparency, accountability, and departmental performance. Read More: New car registration policy comes into effect One of the key benefits of the E-Fine System is the c...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss. PM Shehbaz Sharif also extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing General Asim Munir’s mother and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. The ARY family also expressed their condolences to General Asim Munir, praying for the deceased’s soul and for the f...

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to take strict action against government employees involved in anti-state propaganda and activities, ARY News reported. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti chaired a high-level meeting with administrative officers, which was also attended by the IG Balochistan and the Chief Secretary. The meeting focused on the law and order situation in the province. CM Sarfraz Bugti instructed all commissioners and district officers to take immediate action against government employees involved in anti-state narratives, propaganda, and activities. He added that anti-state elements would be included in the Fourth Schedule for close monitoring of their actions. The meeting also emphasized the importance of hoisting the national flag and reciting the national anthem in all educational institutions across the province to strengthen national unity. Chief Minister Bugti stated that heads of educational institutions failing to enforce these dire...

KARAK: A grand jirga convened to discuss the law and order situation in Karak district, vowing to work towards peace and stability in the region. The jirga was attended by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 9 Div Kohat Major General Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Provincial Minister Muhammad Sajjad Barakwal, PTI Regional President Shahid Khattak, Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Mutasim Billah, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Abbas Majeed Marwat, divisional administration officials, religious scholars, and a large number of local community elders. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner Kohat Division, the peace jirga, held at the District Council Hall in Karak, aimed to stabilize the law and order situation and transform the district into a symbol of sustainable peace. The participants, showing complete consensus and unity, reaffirmed their commitment to provide all necessary support for the establishment of peace in the district and the creation of a prosperous, peaceful society. ...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to meet party founder Imran Khan on every Tuesday and Thursday, ARY News reported. A larger bench headed by IHC Acting Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar also imposed a condition that no media talks will be allowed after the meeting. The larger bench, hearing over 20 pleas filed by PTI leaders seeking permission to meet Imran Khan, also comprised of Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Azam Khan. According to the court’s order, anyone who meets the PTI founder will not be permitted to engage in media talks. Additionally, only a person nominated by PTI founder’s coordinator Salman Akram Raja will be allowed to meet Imran Khan. The Islamabad High Court’s larger bench has disposed of the applications for jail meetings with guidelines. Meanwhile on a plea seeking Imran Khan’s meeting with his children, the court directed PTI to approach the trial court in this regard. ...

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Money Laundering Circle has booked Armaghan, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, in the hawala hundi and forgery case, ARY News reported. According to the FIA, Armaghan was involved in a massive forgery scheme, earning between $300,000 to $400,000 per month . He allegedly used cryptocurrency to launder the money and even purchased several luxury cars with the illicit funds. Investigations have revealed that Armaghan operated a call center that targeted American citizens, scamming them out of their money, the FIR read. The suspect had also opened bank accounts in the names of his employees to facilitate the fraud. According to FIR, Armaghan’s team consisted of 25 individuals, each of whom would scam at least five people per day. The suspect had also established a company in the United States with his father’s help to facilitate the hawala/hundi business. The authorities have recovered three luxury cars worth millio...

Pattoki Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Punjab has come under scrutiny after a viral video revealed shocking negligence in its emergency services, ARY News reported. In the shocking viral video, a sweeper named Abid has been seen performing medical procedures, including stitching wounds and dressing injuries, due to the absence of qualified personnel. The video obtained by ARY News clearly shows sweeper attending to a female patient, highlighting the terrible state of emergency services at the Pattoki hospital. After the viral video, citizens have expressed outrage over the lack of medicines and the routine emergency staff missing at Pattoki Hospital. They claim that despite receiving substantial funds, the hospital remains under-equipped and mismanaged, raising concerns about corruption. The Punjab government faces rising pressure to address these issues. Residents have called on Chief Minister Punjab to take immediate notice and hold those responsible accountable after review...

ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at Pakistan’s National Institute of Health has confirmed detection of polio virus in sewerage lines in 18 districts of all four provinces of Pakistan, ARY News reported. The National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio has confirmed presence of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 in environment samples. According to sources, the Regional Reference Laboratory has confirmed the presence of the polio virus in samples collected from 18 districts in four provinces of the country. The samples were collected from sewage lines between February 21 to March 06, and the results revealed the presence of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 in several districts. In Sindh, 12 districts, Punjab two districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa two districts, Islamabad and one district of Baluchistan were found to have polio-positive sewage. Polio-positive sewage found in Islamabad, Chaman in Baluchistan, South Waziristan, Lower and Upper Dir in KP, Lahore and Dera Ghaz...

The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today (Sunday) with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic and welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This day is celebrated to commemorate the Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940 and the adoption of the first Constitution of Pakistan on 23 March 1956 making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic Republic. Pakistan Resolution was passed/adopted by the then Indian Muslim League, led by Quaid-i-Azam M.A.Jinnah, at the Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore on 23 March 1940, that called for establishing an independent federation, to be named Pakistan, comprising provinces with a Muslim majority located in north-western and north-eastern regions of British-controlled territories in India. The day dawned with thirty-one-gun salute in the federal capital and twenty-one-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for progress and prosperity of the country....

Noshki: At least four policemen were killed in an attack in the Nushki district of Balochistan, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to district officials, the firing incident took place in the Gharibabad area where unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a police patrolling van, resulting in the killing of four security personnel. The attackers managed to flee from the spot. Security forces rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies to a local hospital. Read More: Four labourers from Punjab shot dead in Kalat Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives. In a statement, the Chief Minister expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and vowed to take stringent measures to ensure that those responsible for this attack would face justice. CM Bugti condemned the attack as a cowardly act and reiterated that such attempts to disrupt the peace and development process in Baloch...

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) held a massive protest rally outside the US consulate in Karachi, condemning Israeli aggression in Gaza and demanding the US stop funding Israeli war crimes. Thousands attended the rally, waving Palestinian flags, banners, and placards. They chanted slogans against Israeli terrorism and expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people. The police prevented the marchers from advancing towards the US consulate, resulting in a heated exchange between the activists and the police. The protesters chanted slogans during the confrontation. The protesters demanded an immediate end to the massacre in Gaza and called on the international community to speak out against Israeli terrorism. JI Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan addressed the protest, criticizing Israel’s blatant ceasefire violations and brutal bombings that have killed hundreds and injured thousands of Palestinians. He emphasized that these atrocities have been committed with full US support. Presiden...

LAHORE: The Solar Association has strongly opposed the government’s decision to reduce solar net metering rates, calling it a detrimental move for the solar sector, ARY News reported on Friday. During a press conference, the chairman solar association, Adil Mahmood, criticized the government’s decision to reduce solar rates, stating that it undermines years of investment and efforts to promote solar energy in Pakistan. Adil Mahmood highlighted that the government, including the President and Prime Minister, had previously encouraged solar investments but has now taken a “U-turn” on their commitments. “For the past two to three years, they have been appealing for solar investments, and now they are offering electricity at Rs54 per unit while expecting solar providers to sell at Rs10 per unit,” he remarked. The chairman emphasised that this policy shift could severely impact billions of rupees invested in the solar sector. He also expressed disappointment over the lack of consultat...