Torkham border crossing to remain open for 6 days a week: officials

Pakistan has decided to keep Torkham border crossing open for 6 days a week to facilitate Afghans cross the main border point, officials said on Tuesday. Earlier, Afghans would cross the Torkham border four days a week. The border will be closed for pedestrians only on Sunday. A large number of Afghans daily cross the […]

Harsh weather continues to thwart search for missing climbers on K2

The families of missing climbers Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Jon Snorri and Juan Pablo Mohr said they have made the difficult decision to proceed with their rescue mission after “72 gruelling hours of non-stop intensive efforts” that were halted the day before due to bad weather.Hopes for the survival of the three climbers were waning as […]

Benami assets worth billions of rupees confiscated

The Anti-Benami Zones, established by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after completion of due process, have embarked on the second phase by confiscating Benami assets worth billions of rupees. According to sources, Anti-Benami Zone, Karachi by taking the lead initiated the process of confiscation of benami properties in three cases, that included Al-Miftah Holding Private […]

ATC adjourns Osama Satti murder case until Feb 19

Anti-terrorism court judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan has adjourned the hearing of Osama Satti murder case against police personnel on the plea of non-receipt of references and respite for challan. During the hearing, the investigating officer, while filing a petition, requested that time be given to complete the challan and remand of the accused for […]

Court seeks NAB’s response to Ahsan Iqbal’s acquittal plea

An accountability court directed on Wednesday the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file its response to a plea of PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal seeking his acquittal in the Narowal Sports City case. The former federal minister turned up before the court as Judge Asghar Ali resumed hearing. He moved the application, requesting the court to […]