Pakistan News
55-Year-Old Paraglider Goes Missing in Upper Chitral as Search Operation Resumes
A search operation resumed early Friday for a 55-year-old paraglider who went missing in the mountainous Barum hills of Oveer Valley in Upper Chitral after severe weather disrupted a group flight. The missing paraglider has been identified as Asif Mehmood, a resident of Wah Cantt, who was part of a six-member group that took off […]
PC Hotels May Be Divided Between Thatta Cement and Fauji Foundation Under Proposed Settlement
Pakistan Services Limited (PSL), the company behind Pakistan’s Pearl Continental (PC) hotel chain, could see five of its hotel properties divided between Thatta Cement and Fauji Foundation under a proposed out-of-court settlement. The potential arrangement comes after more than a year of legal disputes involving ownership and voting rights in Pakistan Services. The dispute centers […]
48 Islamabad Hospitals Fined Rs. 14 Million Over Fire Safety Violations
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has fined 48 public and private hospitals and medical centers in Islamabad over inadequate fire and life safety arrangements, following the tragic incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). According to available records, the civic body imposed fines totaling Rs. 14.05 million after inspections identified shortcomings in fire […]
Punjab Seals 1,415 Illegal Clinics in Province-Wide Anti-Quackery Drive
The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has sealed 1,415 illegal treatment centres across Punjab as part of an intensified province-wide campaign against quackery and unauthorised medical practices. The enforcement action was carried out over a six-week period by the commission’s Anti-Quackery Department. Officials conducted thousands of raids to identify facilities operating without proper authorization or qualified […]
Supreme Court Says Safeguarding Women’s Rights Is State Duty
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed judgment in the review petition filed against the death sentence awarded to Zahir Zakir Jaffer, the main convict in the murder case of 27-year-old Pakistani-Jordanian woman Noor Mukadam. A three-member Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim […]
Three-Day Spell of Rain Expected Across Pakistan From August 13 to 15
Pakistan is expected to experience a three-day spell of rain, wind and thundershowers from August 13 to 15, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The forecast covers several parts of the country, particularly upper and central regions. The weather department said monsoon currents are entering the upper parts of Pakistan, while a westerly wave […]
Petrol Pumps Across Pakistan to Shut Down From August 15 Over Margin Dispute
Petrol pumps across Pakistan are set to observe an indefinite nationwide shutdown from August 15 as petrol dealers demand an increase in their profit margin amid rising operational expenses. The decision was announced by the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Tuesday after a meeting attended by dealers from different parts of the country. The […]
CDA Approves 37 Commercial Projects in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved 37 commercial development projects in Islamabad after reviewing a total of 42 proposals submitted for consideration. The projects were reviewed by the CDA’s Design Waiting Committee, which assessed the proposals before granting approval for the commercial developments. According to 24NewsHD TV channel, the CDA held seven meetings to […]
Pakistan’s Inflation Falls to 9.2% in July 2026, But Remains More Than Double Last Year’s Level
Pakistan’s annual inflation continued its downward trend in July 2026, offering some relief to consumers and businesses. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, headline inflation stood at 9.2% year-on-year (YoY) in July, down from 11.1% recorded in June 2026. Despite the monthly improvement, inflation remains significantly higher than the 4.1% recorded in […]
Pakistan Airports Authority Invites Bids for Modern Air Traffic Control Tower at Skardu International Airport
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has invited bids for the construction of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Skardu International Airport, marking another step in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize aviation infrastructure. The project is expected to enhance flight operations, strengthen safety standards, and improve air traffic management at one of Pakistan’s […]