Fire breaks out at Islamabad’s Jinnah super market
ISLAMABAD: A major fire broke out in a commercial plaza at Jinnah Super Market on Friday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. According to...
Switzerland postpones US-Iran talks as ceasefire faces new challenges
Geneva: Switzerland has announced the postponement of planned face-to-face talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, which were intended to advance a recently...
KP budget 2026-27: Rs2.15 trillion planed, prioritises health, education and tourism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government presenting its budget today for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing a total outlay of more than Rs2.15 trillion with a...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces major petrol price cut amid falling global oil rates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will unveil a significant reduction in petrol prices tonight, providing relief to consumers as international...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian hold first phone call after Islamabad peace accord
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in their inaugural telephone discussion on Thursday, lasting over half an hour, following the...
KP budget for upcoming fiscal year to be unveiled tomorrow
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for the next financial year will be presented in the provincial assembly tomorrow. The provincial budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the...
PTI founder seeks expedited hearing in medical transfer case
ISLAMABAD: A miscellaneous petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting an expedited hearing of a chamber appeal concerning objections raised by the Registrar’s...
Business visa facility between Pakistan, Iran restored at Taftan border
TAFTAN: Pakistani traders received a significant boost as the business visa services for travel to Iran resumed at the Taftan border crossing after nearly a...
Iran seeks to expand trade ties with Pakistan post US ceasefire
KARACHI: Following the recent ceasefire agreement with the United States, Iran is planning to significantly broaden its trade partnerships with Pakistan. In the last couple...
Shehbaz Sharif’s Switzerland trip called off, say sources
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to cancel his upcoming visit to Switzerland. Sources close to the government confirmed that the Prime Minister was...
Power supply to be maintained during Muharram, says Federal Minister Leghari; High alert declared for Ashura
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued directives to all electricity distribution companies to ensure an unbroken power supply nationwide throughout Muharram, with particular focus on...
Why leading TV brands still prefer infrared over bluetooth remote controls
WEB DESK: Despite the rise of high-speed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, infrared (IR) remote controls remain a popular choice among top consumer electronics manufacturers. This...
Petrol price likely to drop in Pakistan, says Pervaiz Malik
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has stated that the price of Petrol might be decreased, as the global oil prices begin to decline. As...
PPP, PML-N reach consensus to form coalition govt in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have finalized a deal to establish a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Nasheed Qamar, a...
Senate approves finance committee’s recommendations on finance bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has endorsed the recommendations put forward by its Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue concerning the Finance Bill 2026 and forwarded them...
Gold Prices fall in Pakistan after US-Iran ceasefire agreement boosts market confidence
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a notable decline on Thursday, June 18, 2026, mirroring losses in the international bullion market as geopolitical tensions in...
President Zardari terms Islamabad MoU a landmark achievement for regional peace
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran,...
Pakistani delegation reaches Switzerland for US-Iran MoU signing ceremony
GENEVA: A Pakistani delegation headed by Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch has arrived in Switzerland ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the...
National savings releases Rs200 prize bond draw results
KARACHI: National Savings has announced the winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw No. 106, conducted in Karachi on June 15, 2026, under the oversight...
ICC Reprimands Pakistan for Slow Over-Rate in Women’s T20 World Cup Opener
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Pakistan for a slow over-rate during their opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against...
IHC directs Jail officials to provide signed power of attorney for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered prison authorities to obtain and hand over signed powers of attorney for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder...
Trump commends Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran understanding
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Pakistan for its contribution to the diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Memorandum of...
Shehbaz Sharif signs landmark US–Iran peace memorandum as mediator
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday officially signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran in his role as...
US, Iran Presidents signed ceasefire deal as Trump warns against violations
PARIS: The United States and Iran have officially released the text of an interim ceasefire agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, marking...
Sindh, Balochistan unveil people-centric budgets
WEB DESK: Today, the Sindh government introduced its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total allocation of 3,562 billion rupees. Chief Minister Syed...
Mirpur operation: Drone, Arms seized from JAAC leader’s residence
MIRPUR: Authorities carried out a targeted raid at the home of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) chief Mehran Arshad Khawaja in Dadyal tehsil, Mirpur district,...
Commemoration of Tariq Aziz’s sixth death anniversary
LAHORE: The sixth anniversary of the legendary radio and television host Tariq Aziz was marked on Wednesday. Born in Jalandhar on April 28, 1936, Tariq...
Massive cut in Petrol prices expected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The recent US-Iran peace agreement is anticipated to trigger a sharp decrease in petrol prices across Pakistan. While discussions are ongoing regarding the exact...
Police open fire on protesters attempting to reach Balochistan assembly, several detained
QUETTA: Police used live ammunition against protesters from the Balochistan Grand Alliance attempting to march toward the Balochistan Assembly, resulting in multiple arrests. The supporters...
PPP contacts PTI, MWM for formation of govt in Gilgit-Baltistan
KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has reached out to the leadership of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to form a government in...
Nawaz Sharif urges end to violence in AJK, calls for constructive dialogue to restore peace
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appealed to protestors in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to cease violence and emphasized the...
Sindh announces Rs108 billion Investment in Karachi’s urban transformation
KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated over Rs108 billion in its FY2026-27 budget for comprehensive development projects in Karachi, emphasizing transportation, water, sanitation, education, and...
Sindh budget 2026-27 unveiled with 816 development initiatives for Karachi
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah introduced the Sindh provincial budget for 2026-27 in the assembly on Wednesday, revealing a comprehensive plan featuring 816 development...
Iranian oil tankers leave US blockade area as peace negotiations near
DUBAI: Three Iranian oil tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude have departed the US blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping...
Leaked US-Iran deal suggests Strait of Hormuz reopening, sanctions relief
DUBAI: Iran is expected to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at ending...
Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon, several injured amid rising regional tensions
DUBAI: A series of Israeli drone strikes targeted multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving several people injured, according to Lebanon’s official National News...
Pakistan introduces simplified electricity bills with QR code feature
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan will soon receive bills in a redesigned format aimed at improving readability and making billing information easier to understand. The...
Sindh govt likely to announce 7% salary, 5% pension hike in budget 2026-27
KARACHI: The Sindh government is expected to propose a 7 per cent increase in salaries and a 5 per cent raise in pensions for public...
Karachi Maid detains for Allegedly Stealing 20 Tola Gold
KARACHI: Police have arrested a domestic worker accused of stealing 20 tolas of gold jewellery from a residence in Karachi, officials said on Wednesday. According...
Punjab unveils Rs5.903 trillion budget with 7% salary raise, 3.5% pension increase
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday presented a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, announcing a 7 percent increase in salaries for government...
Pakistan Railways targets Rs1 trillion revenue in 2026-27, privatizes five trains for record Rs10.75 billion
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has successfully privatized five passenger trains through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, fetching a remarkable Rs10.75 billion, The trains Awam Express, Millat...
CTD eliminates 5 militants in IBO near Attock
ATTOCK: Punjab Counter Terrorism Department have killed five indian back terrorist in Intelligence based operation near Attock today. As per detail, The militants, affiliated with...
Schedule for Bushra Bibi’s family meeting changes, says sources
RAWALPINDI: The planned meeting between Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI leader Imran Khan, and her family has been rescheduled. Initially, sources indicated that Bushra Bibi...
KP launches fast-track domicile system with digital integration
PESHAWAR: The KP government has introduced significant reforms to streamline domicile issuance by linking it with the Dastak mobile app and NADRA’s CRVS system. This...
Azad Kashmir police confirm stability in region
MUZAFFARABAD: In a recent press briefing, Azad Kashmir Police reported that the security situation remains under control following protests held from the 6th to the...
Pakistan supports US-Iran dialogue, warns of AJK instability
RAWALPINDI: On Monday, intelligence officials defended Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in fostering dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that Islamabad’s mediatory role aimed at...
President, PM commend CTD for effective anti-terror operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their appreciation to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for their successful crackdown on terrorists...
Tragic incident in Changa Manga: four children drown in pond
LAHORE: In a heartbreaking event, the bodies of four children were retrieved from a pond designated for animals in the forests of Changa Manga on...
PTI Serves Show-Cause Notice to Senator Zarqa over Kashmir Remarks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally issued a show-cause notice to Senator Zarqa Suharwardy following her recent comments on the Kashmir issue. According to a...
Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to expanding economic, strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation, with a renewed focus on promoting sustainable economic growth, institutional reforms and regional...