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HARNAI : At least 11 people were killed and six others injured in an explosion in the Shahrag area of Harnai district of Balochistan on Friday. According to the police, explosion occurred near a vehicle carrying coal mine workers. The condition of several injured is critical, they added. Law enforcement officials reached the spot and started collecting evidence. The Harnai deputy commissioner confirmed the death of 11 labourers in the explosion. Most of the dead and the injured belonged to Swat and Shangla. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the incident and expressed sorrow over the loss of lives. He directed the…

On Friday, President Asif Ali Zardari swore in Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as the acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The oath-taking ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a heartfelt recitation from the Holy Quran. In line with the official notification, President Zardari appointed Justice Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as acting chief justice, effective from the day he took the oath, until a permanent chief justice is appointed. This marks a significant moment for the IHC, with Sarfraz Dogar stepping into a vital role for the time being

ISLAMABAD : Six newly-appointed judges of the Supreme Court took oath of office at a ceremony held her on Friday. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath to them while the ceremony was attended by judges of the apex court and lawyers. The newly sworn-in judges included: Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, Justice Shakeel Ahmad, Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim. Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court (ICH) took oath as acting judge of the Supreme Court. The oath-takign ceremony was originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb…

The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), in collaboration with Punjab Food Authority, Information and Culture Department Punjab, and Pak Connects, will host the Pak-China Chah (Love) Mela from February 21 to 23, 2025, at Wildlife Park (Safari Zoo). The festival will celebrate the cultural and trade ties between Pakistan and China through food, music, and entertainment, offering an immersive experience for families, food lovers, and cultural enthusiasts. Highlighting the culinary richness of both nations, the event aims to strengthen bilateral relations, foster people-to-people connections, and showcase the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries. The festival will also…

A positive momentum was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 900 points during Friday’s opening hours of trading. At 9:50am, the benchmark index was hovering at 113,461.86 level, an increase of 897.79 points or 0.8%. Buying was seen in key sectors, including commercial banking, fertilizer, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs and refineries. Index-heavy stocks including NRL, HUBCO, SNGPL, SSGC, HBL, JSBL, MEBL and NBP traded in the green. “We think the market will be watchful of any news flow around the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) review in March, which remains…

Police successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs across the border using drones, arresting one smuggler while two others managed to escape. During the operation, two advanced drones and 4.5 kg of high-quality heroin were recovered. The confiscated heroin is worth PKR 7 million, while the drones are valued at PKR 5 million. The suspects were traveling on a motorcycle towards Badwal Motor when they were intercepted at a police checkpoint. Police have launched a search operation to apprehend the remaining suspects. The Narowal border is a significant area along the Pakistan-India border, located in the Narowal District of Punjab,…

Pakistan has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Asian Junior Squash Championship after a hard-fought victory against Japan. In an intense match, Pakistan defeated Japan 2-1 to advance to the next stage. Insa Ali Shah triumphed over Renzi Makenyo of Japan. Abdullah Nawaz secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Shinsaku Kiri. With this impressive performance, Pakistan moves closer to the championship title, boosting hopes for a strong finish in the tournament. 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championship The 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships are currently taking place in Hong Kong, China, from February 12 to 16, 2025.…

KARACHI: At least 131 Pakistanis have been deported from 12 countries during the past 48-hours for various reasons, including drug-related crimes, illegal entry, and job abandonment. According to immigration sources, Saudi Arabia deported 74 Pakistanis for drug peddling and leaving jobs without notice. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) also expelled several Pakistanis on charges of illegal entry, theft, and drug-related offences. Among them, one individual was denied entry upon arrival and sent back to Pakistan immediately. Another individual was deported from the UAE for allegedly attempting to die by suicide. Additionally, some Pakistani nationals were deported from Oman, Cambodia, Bahrain,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held a high-level bilateral meeting at the White House, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening defense cooperation between India and the United States. During a joint press conference, President Trump announced plans to expand military sales to India, including the potential sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets. “Starting this year, we’ll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars,” Trump stated. PM Modi acknowledged the U.S.’s crucial role in India’s defense preparedness and emphasized joint efforts in defense technology and production. “As strategic and trusted partners, we are actively…

The federal government has appointed Shahab Ali Shah as the new Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to replace the current officeholder. According to the official notification, Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry has been transferred to Balochistan, while Shahab Ali Shah, a Grade-21 officer, will now take over the position in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Additionally, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry has been reassigned as Secretary of the Board of Investment (BOI), replacing Rahim Hayat Qureshi, who has been made an Officer on Special Duty (OSD). These key transfers and appointments mark a significant administrative reshuffle at the…