KHYBER: The killing of a civilian in police uniform during an armed attack on a checkpost in Bara on July 16 caused embarrassment to the force as the deceased was performing duty as a substitute for an unknown regular policeman. Police in Bara initially said that two of their colleagues were killed in the attack but the statement was immediately …

DADU/RAHIM YAR KHAN: At least 26 people were laid to rest in their na­­tive village Hussain Ba­­khsh Solangi near Machke in Sin­dh and 27 remained missing despite rescue operations a day after a tragic boat accident in the Indus River near Rahim Yar Khan claimed the lives of over two dozen people. The funeral prayers were attended by clan chief …

RAWALPINDI: More rains will lash the country in coming days as the Met Office predicted that the monsoon system would remain active in the current week. It warned all concerned authorities to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period. The Met Office said strong monsoon currents were likely to penetrate upper and central parts of the …

The Pakistani passport continues to be the fourth-worst in the world, not changing its position from a year ago and providing access to only 32 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index for 2022. The Henley Passport Index is a ranking of all the world’s 199 passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The …

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) president and veteran politician Cha­udhry Shujaat Hussain on Wednesday reiterated his support for his cousin Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in the upcoming election for the Punjab chief minister. The election will take place on July 22. It is noteworthy that Shujaat is aligned with the ruling coalition in the Centre, and his son, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, is …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday sought the text of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb’s July 18 press conference in which the former had allegedly mentioned making PTI lawmakers disappear before the upcoming chief minister’s election in Punjab. A two-member bench comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Ijazul Ahsan heard the petition filed by PML-Q leader Elahi. During the …

QUETTA: The development work on the Reko Diq gold and copper mining project, initially starting with a $7 billion investment, will begin on Aug 14, the 76th Independence Day, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow disclosed on Tuesday. Speaking at a joint press conference at Chief Minister Secretariat, they said the Reko Diq …

The rupee continued its fall in the interbank market on Wednesday, with the local currency sliding to a historic low of Rs225 against the dollar as Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said political turmoil was to blame for the downturn. “The panic in the market is primarily due to political turmoil, which will subside in a few days,” Ismail told Reuters, adding …

Prince Harry’s pals reportedly felt he was ‘becoming nuts’ for ‘letting’ Meghan Markle reprimand them over sexist comments. The incident is broken down in Tom Bower’s new book, Revenge: Megan, Harry, And The War Between The Windsors. In it, a sit-down with 16 of Harry’s closest pals is highlighted. The meeting included risqué comments, colorful language, and clashing views. It …

Jennifer Lopez’s mother Guadalupe Rodríguez believes Ben Affleck is her daughter’s “true love” after they both tied the knot in intimate ceremony on Saturday. The View host Sunny Hostin   disclosed on the show that she has spoken to JLo’s mom about her relationship with the Gone Girl actor. “I knew they would get back together. I knew that they were in love,” Hostin …