A view of the rush in the Hyderi Market in Karachi during Eid shopping in this undated image. — INP Restaurants and eateries allowed to remain open until 11pm. Marriage halls to continue closing at 10pm under existing rules. Takeaway and delivery services remain exempt from restrictions. The federal government on Wednesday notified new restriction…

Aftermath of the fire at a local hotel in New Delhi, India, June 3, 2026. — Screengrab/Press Trust of India Hotel located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi. Television visuals showed building on fire. Footage shows two people jumping from higher floor. At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in…

A collage of PM’s advisor Rana Sanaullah and KP Info minister Shafiullah Jan’s pictures. — PID/Facebook @shafijanpti Govt says transparent and credible elections will be held. PTI questions Election Commission’s silence over campaigning. Opposition warns against repeat of controversial election practices. ISLAMABAD: The government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have traded barbs over alleged restrictions on…

Debris burns on the ground in a parking lot following reports of missile and drone attacks, in Sabah Al Nasser, Kuwait June 3, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. — Reuters Centcom says targetted oil tanker for “violating” US blockade. Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US-linked Gulf targets. US…

CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025.— Reuters  CIA reduces contributions to some intel assessments amid disputes. ODNI group accused of bypassing protocols, CIA of blocking access. IG probing claims CIA barred ODNI’s access to COVID-19 intelligence. The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence…

A vehicle drives past a partially collapsed section of the Karakoram Highway damaged after a lake outburst near Hassanabad village of Gilgit-Baltistan region. — AFP/File The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a landslide alert for northern Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) from June 2 to 6,…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses an election rally in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, June 2, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Bilawal calls for extending 18th Amendment powers to GB. Muslim world bearing burden of Middle East war: Bilawal. PPP chief lauds CDF Munir’s efforts for peace in Middle East. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)…

The headquarters of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is in Islamabad. — nab.gov.pk/File Probe uncovered embezzlement exceeding Rs37bn. Forensic review covered over 1,500 bank accounts. Further asset recoveries remain under process: NAB. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) handed over assets worth more than Rs6 billion recovered in the Kohistan financial corruption case to the Khyber…

A large numbers of vehicles stuck in traffic jam at Sharea Faisal in Karachi on February 17, 2025. — PPI Authorities issue 96 challans for fast-track lane violations. Hundreds of lane violation challans registered on first day. DIG warns bikers, commercial vehicles against fast-track usage. KARACHI: Karachi Traffic Police continued the issuance of e-challans for…

A view of deserted Sadar market due to hot summer day in Rawalpindi, May 17, 2026. — Online Shops, markets, malls outlets to close by 9pm. Restaurants allowed to operate until 11pm. Essential services remain exempt nationwide. The federal government on Tuesday relaxed restrictions on business hours, citing longer daylight hours and rising temperatures during…