Israel’s military began carrying out fresh strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on Monday after identifying that Hezbollah was preparing to attack Israel, the military spokesperson said. Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that Hezbollah over the years has stashed weapons, including cruise missiles, in houses and buildings throughout
DG ISI
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General in a statement issued on Monday said that Lieutenant General Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) — the country’s top spy agency. ISPR director general in a statement said LT Gen Muhammad Asim Malik will
E-Challans
LAHORE, Sep 22: The provincial capital of Lahore has implemented an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to issue e-challans to police officers, alongside regular citizens, for traffic violations. The AI system has been deployed to target motorcyclists without helmets. Entry into the city’s main roads and checkpoints is now strictly
musaddik malik
Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik visited Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. in Shaanxi Province, China, to foster deeper collaboration between Pakistan and China in energy, petrochemicals, and sustainable industrial development. Dr. Malik was warmly welcomed by Zhao Futang, the General Manager of the company, along
Ali Amin Gandapur
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister announced the nationwide protests to release the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder on Friday (September 27). Expressing his thoughts, CM Gandapur said: “For what purpose do I offer an apology? Register as many cases as you want against me, I will not be petrified. We do
BYD
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, is set to expand into Pakistan through a partnership with Hub Power’s subsidiary, Mega Motor. This collaboration aims to establish Pakistan’s first electric vehicle assembly plant by 2026, located near Karachi’s Port Qasim. Hubco CEO Kamran Kamal
ukraine
Ukraine has banned use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by government officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its enemy Russia can spy on both messages and users, a top security body said on Friday. The National Security and Defence Council announced the restrictions
islamabad
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage as its population of 2.3 million requires 126 million gallons of drinking water daily. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) currently supplies only 70 to 80 million gallons per day, leaving a significant gap in meeting the city’s
Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will arrive in New York today to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. He is set to address the 79th session on September 27, where he will share Pakistan’s perspectives on crucial issues like Kashmir and Palestine. During his speech, he plans
ECP
ISLAMABAD, (NH): Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has suspended three election officials for 120 days due to incompetence and disorder related to recent electoral activities. According to an official notification from the Election Commission, Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh Sharifullah, Director Administration Election Commission Sindh Azhar Hussain Tanwari, and Election
Cyber Attack
ISLAMABAD: Cyber attacks on young online gamers have surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, targeting 132,000 users, according to a recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report highlights a worrying trend from January to June 2024, where cybercriminals increasingly aimed at youth engaged in popular
Import
FAISALABAD, (NH): Pakistan is actively exporting dates to several countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Greece, Denmark, India, Germany, Nepal, Spain, Sri Lanka, the USA, France, and the UK. Experts believe that by adopting modern production technologies, the country can not only meet domestic demand but also increase exports, earning valuable
Punjab
LAHORE, (NH): More than 6,000 prisoners in Punjab have been granted early release over the past five years after completing their education while incarcerated. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, authorities have expressed dissatisfaction with the jail administration for not convening the Education Remission Committee meeting
Sanam Javed
LAHORE, Sep (NH): A petition seeking the recovery of PTI worker Sanam Javed’s father, Javed Iqbal, has been filed in the Lahore High Court. The petition was submitted by Sanam Javed’s mother, Rubina Javed, through Barrister Khadija, with Punjab’s Inspector General (IG) and the federal government named
Passports
ISLAMABAD, (NH): Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, announced that the backlog in passport issuance across major cities in Pakistan has been successfully cleared. In a statement, DG Qazi expressed gratitude to citizens for their patience, acknowledging the delays in passport processing. He mentioned, “The delays in
Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD (NH): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Senator Shibli Faraz stated that the current government, which came into power through backdoor channels, is struggling to function. Addressing a press conference alongside PTI leaders Rauf Hassan and Abu Zar Salman Niazi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shibli Faraz,