Robber who assaulted, opened fire on girl in Rawalpindi arrested with CCTV’s help

Suspect identified as Sabeel was traced after viral footage showed him attacking the victim returning home Girl returning home after shopping from Commercial Market was assaulted by a robber during a robbery attempt in a street near her residence after she put up resistance, in Rawalpindi on March 11, 2026. Police have arrested a suspect … Read more

New Zealand’s Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn

Boxes are ​an essential piece of protective kit for batters ​facing deliveries that can exceed 140 km/hr (87 mph) Cricket – ICC Men’s Champions Trophy – Group A – India v New Zealand – Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. PHOTO: REUTERS MELBOURNE: New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has started a business inspired by … Read more

Husband held for wife’s murder

. Rawalpindi police. Photo APP RAWALPINDI: Police have solved the blind murder case of a married woman found dead in Mohalla Ghausia within the jurisdiction of Civil Lines police station in Rawalpindi, arresting her husband who allegedly killed her over suspicion and domestic disputes. According to police, the body of an unidentified woman was found … Read more

Widow accuses TikTok acquaintance of rape

Social. Photo: Reuters RAWALPINDI: A widow has accused a man of allegedly raping her after befriending her on TikTok and promising marriage, and later threatening to make their pictures viral when she demanded that he fulfil the promise in Rawalpindi. Police have registered a case and started investigation. According to police, SA stated that her … Read more

Patient’s death prompts coordination among hospitals

Authorities form WhatsApp group after PML-N worker’s death amid unavailability of ventilator RAWALPINDI: Following the death of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) worker Anjum Iqbal Mughal, who reportedly lost his life due to the unavailability of a ventilator at Holy Family Hospital and lack of timely coordination with Benazir Bhutto General Hospital, authorities have set up … Read more

Arctic sea ice among lowest on record

. This file photo shows the Arctic sea. Photo: AFP PARIS: Arctic sea ice is headed for one of its smallest winter peaks on record, an AFP review of US data showed Wednesday, as climate change shrinks the region’s frozen cover and heightens geopolitical tensions. Formed when ocean water freezes, Arctic sea ice melts naturally … Read more

Ministry flouts PM’s directive

ISLAMABAD: The Religious Affairs Ministry has expressed its inability to accept the transfer of the remaining Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak-PWD) staff, it emerged on Wednesday. The Senate Standing Committee on Housing discussed the issue of merging employees of the Public Works Department (PWD) into various government institutions, with the ministry drawing sharp criticism for … Read more

Govt approves weekly oil price proposals

New mechanism will reduce lag between global crude movements and domestic price adjustments ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a set of proposals for oil price review on a weekly basis aimed at bailing out the oil industry from the risk of high premiums, insurance costs and freight charges. A decision has been taken following a … Read more

Gold hits Rs543,262 on oil price concerns

Safe-haven asset rises Rs3,700/tola; crude-linked uncertainty ripples through commodities At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Rising oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions continued to influence global commodity markets, pushing gold prices higher in Pakistan on Wednesday even as the precious metal edged lower in the international market. … Read more

Board directs MTIs to enforce 2026 reforms

PESHAWAR: The Policy Board for Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued directives to all MTI hospitals to ensure full compliance with the newly enacted Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Medical Teaching Institutions Reforms (Amendment) Act, 2026, which was passed by the provincial assembly earlier this year. A draft of the amended legislation has been forwarded to … Read more