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PM orders crackdown on smuggling, illegal hoarding of petroleum products amid fuel crisis

Says providing relief to the public remains the top priority, expressing satisfaction with the availability of fuel Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities to take strict action against smuggling and illegal hoarding of petroleum products, citing the evolving regional situation. The development came a day after President Asif Ali Zardari and the

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Private bill seeks to curb forced conversions, protect minorities in Punjab Assembly

Prescribes penalties of up to five years imprisonment and fines for persons found guilty LAHORE: A private member’s bill aimed at strengthening legal protection of religious minorities was introduced in the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday, proposing measures against forced conversions, forced marriages and discrimination. The Punjab Protection of the Rights of Religious Minorities Bill 2026

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Pakistan reopens key border crossing with Afghanistan

“If things go well, other activities will gradually be restored,” the government spokesman said A sign with a cross showing the pedestrian street is seen at the central border crossing as trucks carrying goods destined for Afghanistan queue up after clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces in Torkham. PHOTO: ANADOLU Authorities on Tuesday reopened

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AI helps solve Aamir Awan murder within 24 hours: Islamabad IGP

Talal Chaudhry terms killing ‘tragic incident’, says Naqvi has taken important decisions to strengthen security in capital Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry and Inspector General of Islamabad Police Syed Nasir Rizvi during press conference. SCREEN GRAB Islamabad Police Chief Syed Nasir Rizvi said on Tuesday that AI technology was used to crack the murder case of

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Pakistan and Romania sign MoU to strengthen maritime cooperation

Aims to improve maritime links to facilitate more efficient trade flows between South Asia and Europe Chairman of Karachi Port Trust Rear Admiral (Retd) Shahid Ahmed and General Manager of Port of Constanta Administration of Romania Mihai Teodorescu sign MoU to improve maritime relations. PHOTO: X/KARACHI PORT TRUST Pakistan and Romania on Tuesday signed a

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PTI chairman Barrister Gohar’s WhatsApp account has been hacked

Urges the public to ignore any financial requests from it and says he has approached relevant authorities PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. Photo: File Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Tuesday that his WhatsApp account had been hacked and warned the public to ignore any financial requests from it. In a statement

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Gwadar’s Pak-China Friendship Hospital expands care under CPEC

Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar, Pakistan. The China-backed Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar is emerging as a key health facility in Balochistan, treating 48,656 patients in the first two months of 2026, according to a report by CGTN. The report stated that the hospital, which is a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),

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Naqvi directs NADRA to assist law enforcement in deporting illegal immigrants

Says those who obtained citizenship illegally must be removed from the national database Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi leads a meeting at NADRA headquarters in Islamabad PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed NADRA to fully assist law enforcement agencies in the deportation of illegal aliens, state television said. Radio Pakistan reported. While

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Islamabad court dismisses case against Imran Khan citing prior acquittal

Defense lawyer says it’s first time in legal history that new indictment was filed after acquittal Imran Khan gestures as he addresses supporters during a rally in Lahore on April 21, 2022. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: An unusual development unfolded at the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad on Tuesday when the police filed a fresh

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