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Four Miners Killed, Two Injured In Harnai Coal Mine Explosion

HARNAI: At least four miners were killed and two others injured after a methane gas explosion in a coal mine in Harnai district of Balochistan, officials said on Sunday.Chief Mines Inspector Atif Ali said that the explosion occurred after methane gas accumulated inside the coal mine in the Shahrag area. The bodies of all four deceased miners and the two injured workers were recovered from the affected mine, Ali said, adding that the injured were shifted to Quetta for treatment.During the rescue

PDMA Issues Advisory As Rains Forecast Across Sindh

The Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an advisory as rain and thunderstorms are expected in several districts of the province from September 13 to 16. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the monsoon low formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Odisha coast had moved into South Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas. The weather system is likely to move westward, bringing rain and thunderstorms to parts of Sindh during the period, the Met Office

Karachi Faces Water Supply Disruption After Dhabeji Power Outage

A major power breakdown at Dhabeji pumping station left multiple pumps inactive on Sunday, with the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) warning that Karachi's water supply could be partially affected. A spokesperson for the KWSC said that power supply to different phases of Dhabeji was suspended at 6am, while K-Electric attributed the outage to a cable fault in its system. The breakdown cut electricity to Dhabeji's third phase, fourth phase and K-III pump house, according to the spokes

Justice Ayesha Highlights Need for Substantive Gender Equality in Law

Justice Ayesha A. Malik, judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, participated in the Women in Law Conference 2026 held in Vienna under the theme, "Women's Rights are Human Rights: From Backlash to Equity 2.0." Bringing a judicial perspective to the deliberations, Justice Ayesha A. Malik addressed the journey from representation to meaningful participation and highlighted the institutional changes required to achieve substantive equality within the legal profession.Her address examined how gender

District Judiciary Backbone of Justice System: CJP Yahya Afridi

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has said that the district judiciary is the backbone of the justice system and the first formal forum where citizens experience justice, observing that public confidence in the legal framework is largely shaped at this level. In his inaugural address at the National Judicial Wellbeing Conference titled "From Reform to Recognition," held at the Supreme Court on Saturday, the CJP stressed that a responsive justice system requires not only efficient cour

Captain (Retd) Sohail Chaudhry Appointed Islamabad IG As Ali Nasir Rizvi Gets NCCIA Charge

The federal government has reshuffled senior police leadership, transferring Islamabad Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and appointing Captain (retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry as the new capital police chief. According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Rizvi has been appointed director general of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).Sohail Chaudhry, a Grade 20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, has been appointed inspector general of Islamabad P

PMD Forecasts Rain and Thunderstorms in Karachi

Karachi is likely to experience light rain and thunderstorms from September 14 to 16 as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves westward, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said.The Met Office said the system had formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and coastal areas of Odisha and was currently located over Chhattisgarh and adjoining regions. It is expected to move westward.Under its influence, several districts in Sindh - including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Su

Karachi Likely To Receive Rain From September 14

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in Karachi starting September 14, under the influence of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The Met Office said the system had formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and coastal areas of Odisha, and was currently located over Chhattisgarh and adjoining regions. It is expected to move westward.Under its influence, several districts in Sindh - including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Suja

Nadra Vaccination Certificates Made Mandatory For Umrah Pilgrims

Umrah pilgrims departing from Karachi airport will need National Database and Registration Authority's (Nadra) vaccination certificates, with restrictions on travel without a certificate beginning from September 14. The requirement will initially apply to passengers travelling from Karachi, while restrictions will subsequently be extended to Peshawar, Islamabad and Lahore airports.The vaccination requirements at Karachi airport cover polio, meningitis, yellow fever and influenza. The Border Heal

NJPMC Vows to Improve Justice System and Expedite Cases

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has commended the exceptional performance of the district judiciary in disposing of time-bound cases, noting that 1,467,675 cases were decided between September 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, against a reported pendency of 1,227,657 cases. The 62nd meeting of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC), chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, was held at the Supreme Court on Friday. The chief justices of the Lahore, Peshawar, and Sindh High Courts, along wi

Senate Panel Directs PIA, ASF to Take Action Against Misconduct

The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges directed PIA to initiate disciplinary proceedings, in accordance with the relevant rules and law, against the cabin crew official over alleged misconduct. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi at Parliament House on Friday.The Committee considered a Privilege Motion moved by Senator Bilal Ahmed Khan Mandokhail regarding alleged misconduct by a member of PIA's cabin crew during a flight from Quetta to Isla

Gilani To Succeed Khalil As Pak Envoy To Beijing

Ambassador Ali Asad Gilani has been nominated as Pakistan's new ambassador to China, succeeding Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, who is set to return to Islamabad next week. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the appointment on social media, praising Khalil Hashmi for his valuable contributions to advancing bilateral ties.Gilani is currently serving as Additional Secretary for Afghanistan and West Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a position he assumed in January 2025. He brings extensive dipl

Karachi Reports Second Mpox Case In Two Days, Sindh's Tally Rises To 43

Another mpox case has been reported in Karachi, bringing the number of confirmed cases in Sindh this year to 43, health authorities said. The latest patient is a 35-year-old resident of Shah Faisal Colony who was brought to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital on Friday after developing rashes on his body, hospital officials said. Doctors conducted an mpox test after observing the symptoms, with a PCR test subsequently confirming the infection. The patient is currently receiving treatment at t

F For Education: Punjab Class 9 Results Expose Systemic Failures

Last week, all nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) in Punjab released Class 9 results. This year's headline numbers are a provincial pass rate of 46 per cent - most students failed Class 9. Failure at a grade level is defined as failing in one (or more) subject by scoring less than 33 per cent (an abysmally low bar) in an exam or practical. Broken down by gender, the pass rates for girls and boys this year are reported at around 58 and 35 per cent, respectively. By public

Ashrafi Receives Hubert Walter Award For Reconciliation And Interfaith Cooperation

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Coordinator of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, on Friday received the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation at a prestigious ceremony held in the Great Hall of the historic Lambeth Palace in London. The award was presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, in recognition of Ashrafi's decades-long contribution to peace, reconciliation, moderation, interfaith and intra-faith

Punjab Braces For Final Monsoon Splash As PDMA Issues High Alert

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued an alert across Punjab on Friday as the ninth and final spell of monsoon rains is likely to begin in several districts from September 12 to 17. A PDMA spokesperson said that the incoming system is expected to affect multiple regions across the province.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), meanwhile, said that a westerly wave is expected to enter the upper regions of the country over the weekend, likely intensifying by September

Pakistan's 2026 Polio Tally Reaches Four As Fresh Case Surfaces In KP

Pakistan has reported its fourth polio case of the year, with the latest case detected in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said on Friday. According to the NEOC, the affected child is a resident of the Nurar Union Council in the Miryan tehsil of Bannu. The virus was detected in an eight-month-old child from the Miryan tehsil of Bannu, the health department said.Three of the four polio cases reported in Pakistan this year have emerged from

Power Bisp Passports Nadra Eobi Lead Complaints Federal Ombudsman

Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch has said that his office received 256,000 complaints last year, with the highest number relating to the power sector, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), passports, Nadra and the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI). In an exclusive interview with a panel of Jang Media Group, Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch said 250 federal government institutions, including the Prime Minister's Office and Aiwan-e-Sadr, had been connected with the Fede

PMdc Says No Nationality Based Ban On Medical Education

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) clarified on Thursday that there was no nationality-based prohibition on medical education in Pakistan, saying its ongoing review of Afghan medical students was a matter of regulatory compliance and documentation rather than discrimination against any particular nationality. In a statement, the PMDC said Pakistan continued to welcome foreign nationals seeking medical and dental education in the country in accordance with its regulatory framework and

PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Resolve To Rid Pakistan Of Polio In Gates Foundation Meeting

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to achieving the shared goal of completely eradicating polio. The prime minister made the remarks during his meeting with a delegation from the Gates Foundation in Islamabad. The delegation included representatives from the Gates Foundation, Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi.During the conversation, the premier commended the Gates Foundation's continued support and partnership during Pakistan's developmental challenges. "Th

Pakistan Committed To Complete Eradication Of Polio: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to achieving the shared goal of a polio-free nation, stating that the eradication campaign continues to receive the highest level of state patronage.Talking to a delegation of the Gates Foundation in Islamabad, the prime minister commended the foundation's enduring partnership and invaluable support in addressing Pakistan's developmental and public health challenges. The visiting delegation included Gates Found

A Paradox Called Pakistan: Rising Global Relevance and Domestic Hurdles

Pakistan today presents a striking paradox. Its relevance abroad is rising just as its political compact at home remains troubled. The world increasingly encounters a Pakistan that cannot simply be ignored or contained within the old categories of a security-dependent South Asian state. It has to be engaged: in diplomacy and security, certainly, but increasingly also in trade, technology, minerals, digital finance and the emerging new economy. Pakistan sits at the intersection of South Asia, Chi

Punjab to Roll Out Tehsil-Level Electric Buses by January 2027: Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's vision to extend modern and environment-friendly public transport to the grassroots level is being implemented, with the electric bus service at the tehsil level scheduled to commence from January 2027. Under the approved plan, 1,500 electric buses will operate in 91 tehsils of Punjab, while dedicated e-bus depots for each tehsil have been approved. The first batch of buses for the tehsil-level service will arrive in Lahore in January 2027.Chairing a meeting

CJP Backs Collaboration to Strengthen Justice Sector Capacity

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday said police officers and law students were important stakeholders in the administration of justice, stressing the need for professional training and quality legal education. He appreciated the National Police Academy's role in developing professionally competent, law-conscious and rights-sensitive police officers, whose performance at the stages of investigation and evidence collection has a direct bearing on the quality of criminal justice.He

I Am Well, Says Zardari As He Heads Home Amid Health Speculation

President Asif Ali Zardari, before departing for the airport, addressed queries regarding his health by stating: "By the grace of Allah, I am well." When asked about his stay in London, the president remarked that he had spent a good time there. However, he avoided answering questions concerning the country's current political landscape and the ongoing debate over the proposed creation of new administrative units.Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Mohammad Faisal, saw him off

Senate HR Panel Wants FIR Lodged Over PIMS Tragedy

The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday directed immediate registration of an FIR pertaining to negligence and loss of lives, attachment of the assets of responsible officials, initiation of criminal proceedings against them without further ado, and placement of the names of suspended officers on the Exit Control List (ECL). The meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights was held at the Parliament Lodges under the chairpersonship of Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehr

By The Grace Of Allah I Am Well President Zardari Leaves London For Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari told Asked about his health before departing for the airport, President Zardari replied: "By the grace of Allah, I am well." When asked how his stay in London had been, the president said: "I had a good time in London." President Zardari, however, avoided answering questions about Pakistan's current political situation and the ongoing debate over the proposed creation of new provinces and administrative units.Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Moham

Islamabad admin bans shisha cafes, including those with NOCs

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon on Wednesday announced a complete, immediate ban on shisha cafes in the federal capital until further orders. In a post on X, the deputy commissioner said the ban on the cafes was imposed in compliance with the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) orders. "Under this ban, all types of shisha cafes - whether holding NOC, outdoor, or indoor - have been prohibited from conducting shisha business," he added.The deputy commissioner warned that any violation wou

Sindh cuts school hours across province with immediate effect

The Sindh government on Wednesday reduced school operating hours by one hour across the province, with the revised timings taking immediate effect. The decision comes as part of ongoing adjustments to the educational schedule in the region.The schools will continue to operate five days a week, according to a notification issued by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department. The administration aims to balance instructional time while managing environmental or operational constraints.A spo

KP Police Counter Drone Attacks With Ukraine-Style Nets

Police have started fortifying posts with nets to protect personnel from aerial attacks and drones, says a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police official. White nets stretch high across the front of brick buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a tactic borrowed from the Ukrainian battlefield to protect police against the latest militant threat: drones. Resembling fishing nets, the mesh lacks the sophistication of other military hardware. Their use shows how lessons from the war in Ukraine are reverberating on dis

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