Pakistan

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially implemented a visa exemption for holders of Pakistani diplomatic and official passports, effective July 25, 2025.

The unidentified bodies of a man and a woman were recovered from Karachi’s China Port area on Monday, police said. The deceased remain unidentified, but their age was estimated to be between 25 and 30 years old, according to South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza. “There are bullet marks on the body,” he said, adding that two 9mm shells were also recovered from the site of the incident. “Evidence is being collected from the crime scene,” the DIG said. “The identification of the deceased and further investigation are underway.” Situated near Clifton beach, China Port, also known as Oyster Rocks or the South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) breakwater, is a man-made structure built by China to protect the port from waves. It’s a popular spot for locals, offering views of the port, cargo ships, and cranes. Last month, a partially decomposed body of a young man was found in a desolate area in Karachi’s Scheme 33. Sachal Station House Officer Aurangzeb Khattak had said the body of the man, who appeared t...

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sargodha has issued arrest warrants for 51 individuals, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Punjab Assembly opposition leader Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, in connection with the May 9 riots at the Mianwali judicial complex.

At least six people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a market in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Monday, Thai police said in a statement. The fatalities include the gunman who took his own life, Charin Gopatta, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, told Reuters. “Police are investigating the identity of the person and the motive for the incident,” Thai police said in a statement. The five people killed by the gunman were security guards at the market, it said. No tourists were killed or injured in the shooting incident, said Sanong Saengmani, a police official in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district, where the market that mainly sells agricultural produce is located. Tourism is a key economic driver in Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, where growth has been sluggish and such incidents can potentially dampen sentiment. In video footage shared by police, a suspect in a white hat and a backpack slung on his chest is seen walking through a parking lot at the market. Gun violence and...

In the working-class neighborhoods of Tunis, it's becoming increasingly common to see men and women hauling bags of plastic bottles through traffic or rummaging through garbage bins a reflection of Tunisia’s deepening economic crisis and growing migration challenges.

An explosion on the railway track near Jacobabad on Monday morning led to the derailment of three coaches of the Jaffer Express, railway officials confirmed.

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a raid in Karachi’s Manghopir area, according to CTD officials.

World Hepatitis Day is being observed on Monday to raise global awareness about viral hepatitis — a group of infectious diseases that leads to severe liver damage, liver cancer, and hundreds of thousands of deaths each year.

Widespread flooding triggered by overflowing rivers and persistent monsoon rains has devastated multiple districts across Punjab, prompting emergency alerts and large-scale rescue efforts.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it has appointed Leah Gutierrez as the director general for its Central and West Asia Department, which oversees engagement with Pakistan and 10 other countries. The ADB is a key lender for Pakistan, with vital financing programmes underway, along with assisting in digital overhaul and climate policy plans. As director general, Gutierrez will deliver ADB’s strategic agenda in the Central and West Asia region, which includes Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Her appointment takes effect today, read a statement by ADB. “I am honoured to serve in this position and will continue to engage with developing member countries and stakeholders to promote inclusive growth, regional cooperation, and sustainable development across the region,” Gutierrez was quoted as saying. Gutierrez has over four decades of professional experience, including 25 years at ADB, the statement noted. “P...

Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday reaffirmed their shared commitment to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unimpeded humanitarian assistance, and coordinated global efforts for a just and lasting peace in the region.

ISLAMABAD: In a major crackdown on illegal meat trade, the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has seized about 1,000kg donkey meat from a farmhouse located in Tarnol. Over 50 live donkeys were also confiscated during a raid on the premises and a foreign national was taken into custody on the spot. According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad district administration, an FIR has been registered against the foreign national following the recovery. Authorities believe the meat was being prepared for supply to foreign restaurants and individuals. “We are investigating where the donkey meat was being delivered. Local accomplices involved in the supply chain are also being traced. The case is being pursued from multiple angles,” the spokesperson said. Islamabad Food Authority orders cases against all suspects to dismantle network The raid was carried out by a team led by IFA Deputy Director Dr Tahira Siddique. The arrested individual was handed over to police for further investigation. Dr Siddique directed the police t...

Lahore - Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said that Pakistan has earned unprecedented global respect, crediting Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir for the country’s elevated international standing.

Three terrorists, including the mastermind behind the November 2024 attack on Chinese engineers, were killed during a counterterrorism operation in Karachi’s Manghopir area, officials said on Monday. On November 5 last year, two Chinese nationals were shot at and wounded by a private security guard in a textile mill in Karachi’s SITE area. At that time, investigators had suspected that it was a targeted attack. Following the incident, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement that the attack was being probed, adding that Pakistan was committed to the safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions in the country. A first information report (FIR) was registered two days later against the security guard who had fled after the incident. “A terrorist who masterminded an attack on Chinese engineers in November last year has been killed during an operation in Karachi’s Manghopir area,” Additional Inspector-General of Police, Counter-Terrorism Department Azad Khan told Dawn.com. Khan said the ...

ISLAMABAD - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to promoting the province’s soft image among the diplomatic community and working to attract investment, boost tourism, and create educational and employment opportunities for the youth.

MUZAFFARABAD: A teenage boy narrowly escaped death on Sunday afternoon when a leopard attacked him in Nalai Dabra’n, a border village in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Jhelum Valley district — less than 24 hours after the same predator had mauled an eight-year-old girl to death in the same locality. The boy, identified as Mudassir Ali Awan, a student of 10thgrade, was returning home after attending the funeral prayers of the deceased girl when the big cat pounced on him. In a desperate attempt to save his life, he cried for help and tried to fight off the predator. His shouts alerted nearby villagers who rushed to the scene, making loud noises and attacking the leopard with sticks and stones, eventually forcing it to flee back into the forest. Although the teenager sustained only minor injuries and scratches, his clothes were torn in the terrifying encounter, which has sent shockwaves through the small mountainous community. “It’s a miracle that he survived. Had the villagers not been nearby, the consequences...

ISLAMABAD - The government has decided that pilgrims will not be allowed to travel to Iraq and Iran by road for Arbaeen this year – a difficult decision but taken in the interest of public safety and national security.

Addressing Pakistani diaspora in New York, DPM says Pakistan has emerged from a period of diplomatic isolation Reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to join ranks of G-20 economies Islamabad ready for peaceful settlement of Kashmir, Palestine disputes under UN.

A tourist family reported missing after being swept away by flash floods at Babusar Top has been identified, local officials confirmed on Sunday.

Tourists visiting popular destinations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Naran, Kaghan, and Lake Saif-ul-Malook will now be required to pay an entry fee under new directives issued by the provincial government.