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PESHAWAR: It was a long night for police across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. By dawn, five officers were dead, eight others were injured, and a half-dozen districts were left rattled after militants opened fire on multiple checkpoints and police stations. The worst came in Upper Dir, where a mobile patrol was ambushed. Three policemen didn’t make it…
ISLAMABAD: Fuel prices are likely to shift again this week, and for once, there might be some good news, though not for everyone. According to sources familiar with the matter, petrol prices are expected to rise by around Rs1.40 per liter, starting August 16, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could drop by a substantial Rs11.50 per…
LAHORE – Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has taken aim at the national team after their crushing defeat in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, warning that the side’s long-standing batting flaws will continue to haunt them whenever they encounter pace-friendly conditions. Appearing on state television after the deciding match, Akhtar didn’t mince…
Rises to 282.22/$ in inter-bank; gold slips Rs200 despite global hike KARACHI – The Pakistani rupee notched its fifth straight day of gains on Wednesday, strengthening by 20 paisa against the US dollar in the inter-bank market. The currency closed at 282.22, up from 282.42 a day earlier, marking a 0.07% appreciation. Traders credited the…
LAHORE – A violent attack on a young biker in Lahore’s Chung area has rattled the neighbourhood and sparked fresh anger over women’s safety in the city. It happened in broad daylight. CCTV footage from the street shows a man suddenly rushing at the girl, hitting her several times before bolting. The grainy clip, now…
ISLAMABAD — Tech giant Google joined Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, adorning its homepage with a vibrant doodle of the national flag to mark the country’s 79th year of freedom. The artwork, splashed in the green and white of the Pakistani flag, links to a curated hub featuring patriotic songs, historical accounts of Pakistan’s…
ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used their Independence Day messages on Wednesday to call for unity, justice, and equality, urging Pakistanis at home and abroad to rise above divisions and work together for a stronger nation. Both leaders extended congratulations to the people on the 79th anniversary of independence,…
KARACHI — Independence Day celebrations in Karachi were marred by deadly gunfire late Monday night, leaving three people dead — among them a seven-year-old girl — and well over sixty injured in incidents of aerial firing across the city. Hospital officials said at least 109 people were treated for gunshot wounds at three major medical…
Actress and model Hania Aamir is the talk of the town after her recent photos went viral online. Hania, who is well-known for her captivating personality and contagious energy, looks effortlessly cool in her most recent photos, which fans adore. The Mere Humsafar star is seen wearing a stylish ensemble that combines classic blue jeans…
Preparations for Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations are in full swing across Pakistan, with patriotic spirit running high. As part of the festivities, a grand public event will take place at Shakarparian Parade Ground on August 14, opening to visitors from 10 a.m. onwards. The Pakistan Armed Forces will showcase an impressive range of defence…
