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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar has revealed credible intelligence suggesting that India may initiate military action against Pakistan within the next 24 to 36 hours, using baseless and fabricated allegations related to the Pahalgam incident as a pretext. In a video statement, Atta Tarar asserted that any military aggression from India would be met with a “certain and decisive” response. “The Pakistani nation will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs,” Tarar stated, warning that the consequences of any conflict would rest solely with India. Atta Tarar said that Pakistan had offered an open and independent investigation into the Pahalgam incident, inviting neutral experts to uncover the truth and motives behind the event. “India’s refusal to accept an impartial investigation exposes its real intentions,” he added. He highlighted that Pakistan has been a victim of terrorism for over two decades and strongly condemns terrorism in all fo...

KARACHI: At least two persons were killed when a truck collided with a motorcycle in Karachi’s Bhens Colony as road accidents continue claiming valuable lives in the city, ARY News reported, citing police. The devastating accident occurred on Road Number 10 in Bhains Colony, Karachi, when a truck allegedly hit he motorcycle, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving one person severely injured. According to police, the incident resulted in the instantaneous death of two people on the bike. The injured person was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, leaving the authorities to take control of the situation. Karachi has witnessed a disturbing surge in road accidents, with a total of 107 lives lost in just the first 45 days of 2025, the rescue service said. The victims include 78 men, 14 women, 11 children and 4 girls. Read more:  Karachi traffic police to monitor dumpers’ speed using trackers ...

SUKKUR: The roads connecting Sindh to Punjab have been opened as lawyers called off their protest against canals on the Indus River project, ARY News reported. According to sources, the Babarloi protest has been called off following an agreement between the Sindh government and lawyers. The provincial government agreed for the formation of a committee to address the lawyers’ concerns regarding the corporate farming. Heavy traffic has been resumed after 12 days following the end of the protest. President Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance Malik Shahzad Awan expressed gratitude to Sindh government for ‘fulfilling’ its promise. He said that hopefully, the Sindh and federal governments will compensate the losses of the transporters. Read More: CCI backs govt’s decision to halt canals project until provincial consensus The Sindh Lawyers’ Action Committee had earlier announced the end of all sit-ins except the one at Babarloi Bypass against the contentious canals project after the CCI ...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police revealed a traffic plan for the capital city in view of the visit of a foreign dignitary on Tuesday, ARY News reported. According to the Islamabad Traffic Police, the Srinagar Highway will remain temporarily closed at specific timings to ensure the dignitary’s safe passage. The Srinagar Highway will be closed from 1 am to 2 am, 3:30 am to 4:30 am, and 7 am to 9 am and citizens are advised to use alternative routes, including service roads connected to the highway. Meanwhile, the motorists heading to Blue Area, Sector F-6, and F-7 can use the H-8 underpass. While those traveling to Sector I and Sector H can use the Rawalpindi Peshawar Road or IJP Road and service roads. The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) said that traffic police personnel will be stationed at various locations to guide citizens and ensure smooth traffic flow. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/1RAWJt4

Due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the deportation of Pakistani women is the talk of the town, as Sarada Bai, a Pakistani woman who has been residing in India for almost 35 years, has been ordered to leave the country’s territory on an immediate basis. Authorities have confirmed that Sarada Bai’s visa has been revoked in Odisha’s Bolangir district, and she has to go back to Pakistan without delay. Sarada Bai, wife of an Indian citizen, Mahesh Kukreja, has been living in India for decades and has two children holding Indian nationality. Despite owning main documents like a voter ID, she was never accepted as an Indian citizen. On the deportation of Pakistani women, Sarada Bai, the Bolangir police gave a warning that legal action would be taken if she did not comply with the order. The decision and such decisions in other incidents come as part of tensions against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 citizens. Read More: Pahal...

Electricity tariff is xpected to further decrease under monthly and quarterly adjustments in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, electricity could become cheaper by 3 paisas per unit under the March monthly adjustment, while a reduction of more than Re1 per unit is expected under the quarterly adjustment. Overall, a relief of approximately Rs51.49 billion is anticipated through the quarterly adjustment. A formal petition has been filed for the third quarterly adjustment of the fiscal year 2024-25. NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) will conduct a hearing on the petitions for both the monthly and quarterly adjustments tomorrow. According to the petition, 8.409 billion units of electricity were generated in March, with a production cost of Rs9.22 per unit. The reference cost for electricity in March was Rs9.25 per unit. Additionally, under the quarterly adjustment, a reduction of Rs47.124 billion is sought under the head of capacity charges. Re...

KARACHI: Enraged residents pelted stones at the K-Electric office in the Garden area following a power outage that lasted more than 20 hours in the area. According to details, the residents, frustrated by the prolonged electricity suspension and lack of response from K-Electric, gathered outside the office to protest. The demonstrators chanted slogans and threw stones at the building. Local residents stated that electricity had been out since 6 a.m. on Sunday morning. Despite lodging multiple complaints, no practical action was taken by the power distribution company, fueling public outrage. Protesters outside the KE office expressed their frustration, saying the company had been ignoring their complaints, leaving the neighborhood in distress for over twenty hours without power. Read more: K-Electric’s power theft crackdown in Malir, removes 150 illegal connections Earlier, a local court in the city imposed a fine of Rs4.81 million on KE for the electrocution of a child to deat...

WAZIRABAD: A tragic incident occurred in the Wazirabad area of Punjab, where a young man lost his life while attempting to collect money thrown by wedding guests in celebration. The incident happened at a wedding hall when guests were enjoying and throwing money as a traditional rite. According to the eyewitnesses, Farukh Zib, the deceased, was trying to accumulate money from the rooftop adjacent to the hall when security guards interfered. Despite warnings, the man didn’t stop and continued, leading to a deadly shooting by the guard. Rescue officials confirmed that the young man died on the scene due to severe injuries. The culprit, identified as security guard Alam Zib, flee the scene. Police have launched a search operation to arrest him. Read More: Three dead, 9 injured as speeding van plunges into ravine in Khairpur Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the Wazirabad wedding shooting, ensuring justice for the victim and his family. As per the reports,...

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the head of the Global Sikh Federation, accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of orchestrating a hoax in the Pahalgam attack, ARY News reported. Pannun in an exclusive interview with ARY News, addressed a range of pressing issues, from India’s growing influence in international terrorism to the ongoing struggle in Kashmir. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun began by expressing solidarity with Pakistan, stating, “I salute all my brothers and sisters in Pakistan. Pakistan is a blessed land, home to Guru Nanak’s resting place, a sacred site for Sikhs worldwide.” Gurpatwant Singh Pannun also firmly opposed any attempts by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian military to enter Punjab, stressing, “We will not allow Modi’s Hindutva agenda or the Indian military to pass through Punjab.” Highlighting India’s role in exporting terrorism, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun remarked, “India is exporting terrorism across the world, and they tried to assassinate me in ...

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said India has exposed its true intentions by announcing the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Speaking during ARY News programme ‘ Sawal Yeh Hai’, Bilawal said that Pakistan and India have fought several wars, but water blockage was never an issue. “We have the capacity to resolve issues through dialogue. The Sindh Tas Agreement (Indus Water Treaty ) is a testament to this. The Pakistan government offered to negotiate many times but India has also refused,” Bilawal said while urging the neighbouring country to engage in talks to resolve all outstanding issues. The PPP chairman denounced terrorism and showed support for the families of the victims but questioned if it was necessary to connect the Kashmir issue or terrorism to water obstruction. Bilawal warned that blocking water is an aggressive act and that Pakistan will not remain silent on this matter. He said that taking the issue to the international level wo...

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in a meeting on Saturday, had a review of the progress of two initiatives, the first provincial airline of Pakistan, Air Punjab, and the Lahore-Rawalpindi bullet train project. CM Maryam Nawaz officially gave approval for the launch of Air Punjab, highlighting its initial focus on domestic flights within Pakistan. Four Airbus aircraft will be leased quickly to initiate operations. After a successful first year, Air Punjab have a plan to expand internationally, focusing to set new standards in service quality and become yet another successful airline in the country. During the meeting, CM Maryam Nawaz also approved the Lahore-Rawalpindi bullet train project, which is likely to reduce travel time between the two cities to approximately two-and-a-half hours. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb is supposed to coordinate efforts with Pakistan Railways. A public-private partnership model is being considered for this daring project. Moreover, the CM Mariam ...

Pakistan security forces killed 15 Khwarij in three intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) while two soldiers embraced martyrdom, ARY News reported, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). An intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces in Karak District on reported presence of Khwarij, the ISPR said. The military’s media wing added that during the conduct of operation, security forces effectively engaged the khwarij location, and resultantly eight khwarij were killed. In another operation conducted in North Waziristan District, four khwarij were killed by the security forces. “However, during the intense fire exchange, two brave sons of soil, Lance Naik Usman Mohmand (age: 28 years, resident of District Charsadda) and Sepoy Imran Khan (age: 26 years, resident of District Kurram) having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” the ISPR added. Read More: Six khwarij killed in Bannu IBO: ISPR In the third ...

SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has issued a stern warning to India over its recent rhetoric concerning the Pahalgam incident and the Indus Waters Treaty, ARY News reported. Speaking at a rally in Sukkur, the former Foreign Minister criticised India’s recent actions and rhetoric following the Pahalgam false flag operation. In a fiery address, Bilawal Bhutto condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for levelling baseless allegations against Pakistan to divert attention from his government’s failures. “According to the Indus Waters Treaty, even India accepts that the Indus River is ours,” Bilawal Bhutto said. “They cannot simply walk away from the treaty. We are the protectors of this river and will defend it at all costs. Our armed forces are ready to give a befitting response at the borders.” The PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto went on to issue a blunt message to India: “The Indus is ours, and it shall remain ours. Either our water will fl...

MIRPURKHAS: The Mirpurkhas Education Board has postponed intermediate examinations because of road closures in the region, causing delays in examinations. The exams were scheduled to start from April 28, but now they will begin on May 5, according to Controller of Examinations Anwar Aleem Khanzada. Students have been assured by the board that a revised schedule will be issued to adjust the changes. This postponement is the result of the logistical challenges posed by the ongoing road obstructions, which have disturbed transportation and convenience for students and examination staff. In recent times, the Mirpurkhas Education Board has had to face financial and administrative challenges, leading to delays in examinations. According to the reports, the board has faced hardship with funding shortages, upsetting its ability to conduct exams efficiently. Moreover, the board has previously been unsuccessful in conducting supplementary exams, leaving many students doubtful about their ...

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch briefed a group of Islamabad-based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Foreign Secretary shared the outcomes of the National Security Committee meeting. She rejected Indian misinformation campaign against Pakistan and said that such tactics would obstruct the path to peace and stability in the region. Foreign Secretary underscored that Pakistan has always rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. She also cautioned against Indian attempts to escalate tensions and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to counter any misadventure. Read More: Stopping water will be considered ‘act of war’, Pakistan warns India Pakistan has vehemently rejected the Indian announcement to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the National Security Committee meeting in Islamabad following Indian aggression....

JEHLUM: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aliya Hamza has been released from district jail Jehlum after she secured post-arrest bail in a protest case, ARY News reported. She was sent to Lahore with her family under police security. Aliya Hamza, along with five party workers, had been booked in connection with a protest in the Dhoke Kamal Din area of Rawalpindi. The FIR includes charges of obstructing official duties and blocking roads, with allegations of pelting stones at police personnel. Judicial Magistrate Qamar Abbas approved Aliya Hamza’s bail against surety bonds worth one million rupees. On April 19, the PTI leader, was arrested along with six party workers in Rawalpindi. Read more:  PTI leader Aliya Hamza among seven arrested, booked in Rawalpindi She was taken into custody from a workers’ convention within the jurisdiction of the Airport police station. PTI workers reportedly resisted the arrest. Following her detention, the PTI leader was moved to the Women’...

KARACHI: The ongoing heatwave in Karachi has subsided, with sea breeze partially restored, ARY News reported on Thursday, quoting the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). As per PMD advisory, sea breeze is expected to fully resume by this evening in Karachi, leading to a drop in temperatures starting today. City’s maximum temperature in the city is likely to remain around 38°C. Humidity levels currently stand at 74%, while winds are blowing from the southwest at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour. Despite the improved weather conditions, Karachi’s air quality remains unhealthy. According to the Air Quality Index, the concentration of pollutants in the air has been recorded at 115, indicating poor atmospheric conditions. Meanwhile, mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, partly cloudy weather with light rain-thunderstorm may occur at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir. R...

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification regarding pension reforms, maintaining that retired employees who join another institution can opt to receive either a salary or pension, but not both simultaneously, ARY News reported. According to the notification, the government employees who rejoin any institution after retirement can choose between receiving a salary or pension, but not both simultaneously. According to the notification, which is in line with the reforms recommended by the Pay and Pension Commission, retired employees will have to opt for either pension or salary upon re-employment. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday made an important announcement regarding salary and pension hike in the FY2025-26 budget. In a written response to the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that there is no proposal under consideration for salary or pension hike of government employees in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget. ...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially issued an advertisement for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), opening the process for interested parties to submit bids, ARY News reported. This marks the second time the government has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) for PIA under the current administration. According to officials, the government is offering to sell between 51 percent and 100 percent of its shares in the national carrier. Interested buyers must submit their applications by 3rd June, accompanied by a non-refundable fee of Rs 1.4 million. The PIA privatization package includes all major business units of PIA. This encompasses passenger services, ground handling, cargo operations, flight training, flight kitchen, and engineering services. Read More: Pakistan to miss IMF deadline for PIA privatisation, says adviser Officials from the privatization ministry confirmed that the airline’s key assets will also be part of the sale. Moreov...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has vowed befitting response to any misadventure by India under the garb of Pahalgam false flag operation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in a statement warned India of comprehensive response to any aggression, stating that Pakistan is always on high alert due to the hostile nature of its neighbour. Khawaja Asif said that India has been trying to exit the Indus Waters Treaty for a long time, adding that Pakistan will not hesitate to respond if India takes any hostile action. He made it clear that the Indus Waters Treaty, which has the World Bank as a guarantor, does not allow India to make unilateral decisions. He said that the treaty will be a top agenda item in the upcoming National Security Committee meeting. “Pakistani nation unites when it comes to matters of national identity and that the country’s armed forces, including the Air Force, have full defensive capabilities,” the defence minister said Khawaja ...

ANKARA: Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their dedication to deepening their strategic partnership, promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the former’s two-day visit to Turkiye. The two leaders also expressed satisfaction on the positive trajectory of multifaceted bilateral relations. “The meeting underscored the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkiye and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors,” a press statement issued by the PM House read. Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the importance of enhancing economic collaboration, especially through joint ventures and bilateral investments. He highlighted the potential for cooperation in energy and mining, joint ventures in defence and agri production, enhanc...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and MNA Hanif Abbasi said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan himself does not want to meet his sister Aleema Khanum. Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Hanif Abbasi claimed that there is a dispute between Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi and his sister Aleema Khanum. “Imran Khan himself doesn’t want to meet , so how can we arrange a meeting?,” he asked The PML-N MNA said that the PTI is divided into 14 groups, with each group accusing the other of various wrongdoings. “There are so many groups in PTI that they are busy leveling allegations against each other,” Hanif Abbasi added. He said that Salman Akram is wrong in saying that there has been no meeting for a month. Read More:  PTI founder’s sisters barred from meeting at Adiala jail Speaking on Imran Khan’s release, he said that the PTI founder can come out only through the courts. Hanif Abbasi said that the Punjab government is currently...

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday addressed rumours about his health, reiterating that he is perfectly fine. In an informal talk to media persons in London, Nawaz Sharif said, “My health is perfectly fine; false news was spread.” Hailing his brother and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the PML-N president said that Pakistan has taken the ‘right direction’. “Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is doing an excellent job and has put the faltering economy back on its feet,” Nawaz Sharif added. The PML-N president also urged everyone to play their part in Pakistan’s development. He said that all government decisions are being made ‘on merit’. Nawaz Sharif also praised Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s initiatives in the province saying that she has set new benchmarks for development in Punjab. Read More: Nawaz Sharif visits London for medical check-up “Maryam is not doing anything in Punjab that goes against merit,” he added. Regarding Lahore’...

QUETTA: Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education postponed the inter exams, scheduled to start on Tuesday due to unavoidable reasons, ARY News reported. The Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Chairman in a statement said that inter exams are being postponed for three weeks for three weeks. Meanwhile, sources privy to the development said that the inter examinations have been postponed following the teachers’ announcement to boycott the exams. On the other hand, the students seemed not pleased with the decision and expressed their concerns that the delay in exams might affect their admissions to medical colleges in the next session. Earlier in Karachi, a scuffle broke out at the Matric Board office in Karachi after an attempt to change examination centres led to chaos, resulting in broken glass and injuries to the Exams Controller. Read More:  Karachi matric students face disruptions due to load shedding at exam centers The incident hap...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif Monday announced his government’s plans to offer investment opportunities in Pakistan tailored to the expertise of overseas Pakistanis. The prime minister chaired a meeting focused on addressing the concerns of overseas Pakistanis, emphasizing the government’s commitment to resolving their issues promptly and providing additional facilities PM Shehbaz also praised their role as ambassadors of Pakistan, highlighting their valuable contributions to the country. He said the overseas Pakistanis would be given opportunities of investment in Pakistan according to their expertise. Overseas Pakistanis played the role of ambassadors of Pakistan in the outside world, he said, adding overseas Pakistanis rendered great services for Pakistan. The prime minister said a large number of overseas Pakistanis attended the recently held overseas convention, which showed their trust in the policies of the government. “We salute the true sentiments of ove...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted extreme heat in Karachi today (Monday), with temperatures likely to soar up to 41°C. According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to soar up to 41°C, while sea breezes will remain suspended during the daytime. Hot and dry winds from the northeast and west will continue to dominate the weather pattern, making conditions particularly harsh. The PMD has also cautioned that nights may remain unusually warm throughout the heatwave spell. In light of the extreme weather, Karachi citizens have been advised to avoid outdoor activities during peak hours and to stay hydrated. In addition to the sweltering heat, a shift in wind patterns has significantly deteriorated the city’s air quality. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Karachi now ranks as the third most polluted city in the world, with particulate matter (PM2.5) levels reaching 159 micrograms per cubic meter — a level considered hazardous to health. Read mo...

A devastating road accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of five Pakistani Umrah pilgrims, including three women, and left several others injured, ARY News reported. According to reports, the incident occurred when a bus carrying umrah pilgrims from Al-Badr to Madinah collided with a trailer. According to Saudi sources, the deceased include three women and two elderly men. Rescue officials confirmed that the injured which included women, children, and elderly individuals were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. The deceased women belonged to villages 228/9-R and 201 Murad near Bahawalnagar, while the men were residents of 39/3-R and Dahranwala. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss and offered prayers for the souls of the departed and the speedy recovery of the injured. He also instructed the Pakistani embassy in Saudi Arabia to fully support the victims’ families and provide assistance to the injured. ...

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif have instructed their party personnel to get involved in discussions with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and address the rising water dispute and canals issue, ARY News reported. This instruction has been given over the rising tensions regarding water distribution and canal projects. Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, highlighted respect for the PPP control and leadership. He also stressed the significance of sorting the issue through discussion. “The Prime Minister and Nawaz Sharif have called for a resolution through talks,” he stated, urging against politicising the canal projects and water dispute. Rana Sanaullah emphasised the necessity for responsible statements from those holding legitimate positions and encouraged resolving matters through dialogue. He declared that the 1991 inter-provincial agreement and the 1992 IRSA Act confirm justice and sto...

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that the national women’s team will not be going to India for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, which is set for later this year. Mohsin Naqvi was speaking at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground, when the Pakistani women’s side defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets to wrap up a strong ICC Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten. He congratulated the national women’s team on their undefeated run in the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier. “Pakistan’s participation in the next global competition would adhere to the Fusion Formula [the same structure decided upon before to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025], Mohsin Naqvi said. “Pakistan will not travel to India as this formula has already been agreed upon,” the PCB chairman told reporters. When asked about the possibility of a neutral venue for Pakistan’s matches during the Women’s World Cup, Mohsin Naqvi clarified that the decision rests with the host n...

ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah is set to take oath as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on April 21, owing to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s official visit abroad, ARY News reported. The oath-taking ceremony, scheduled to take place at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on April 21, 2025, will be administered by Justice Munib Akhtar. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi will be attending the 20th Conference of Chief Justices of Supreme Courts of SCO Member States in Hangzhou, China, from April 22 to April 26, prompting Justice Mansoor Ali Shah to assume the role of acting Chief Justice during his absence. A historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Supreme People’s Court of China during this visit, which will aim to enhance judicial collaboration, training, and information exchange between the two nations. Supreme Court spokesperson stated that the MoU will cover international commercial law, arbitration, cybercrime, financi...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted rain, thunderstorms, and windstorms across multiple regions, especially in the upper and central areas, within the next 24 hours. The PMD forecasted that Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper/Central Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan would likely see rain with windstorms or thunderstorms, with some areas facing heavy rain and hailstorms. The PMD cautioned that wind-dust storms, hailstorms, and lightning could damage unstable structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels from today through the morning of April 20. In Islamabad, partly cloudy conditions are expected with chances of rain, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms or heavy downpours. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain-windstorms and thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms are likely in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Bajaur, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, and Khyber. Heavy rain and h...