Pakistan dispatches 3rd consignment of relief goods for people in Gaza
Islamabad: Pakistan has dispatched third consignment of 20 tons of relief goods for the people in Gaza. The consignment of relief goods was sent from...
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World welcomes 2024 with New Year’s fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and somber reflection. Sydney sparkled under a shower of silver and gold fireworks commemorating the 50th...
Major Japan quake prompts tsunami warnings
Tokyo: A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to...
Latif Khosa’s son Khurram Latif Khosa arrested
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa’s son Khurram Latif Khosa was arrested in Lahore. As per details, the police officials stated that an FIR...
SC to hear lifetime disqualification case tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) today fixed a lifetime disqualification case for hearing. A seven-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice...
29 people injured including women and children in aerial firing incidents on new year eve
Karachi: As many as 29 people including women and children sustained injuries owing to aerial firing across the city on the occasion of the new...
President, PM extend New Year felicitations to nation, global community
Islamabad: President Dr. Arif Alvi has extended his felicitations to the nation, the Muslim Ummah, and the international community at the beginning of the New...
Pakistan Army fully committed to national security, development: COAS
Rawalpindi: The Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Asim Munir, has expressed unwavering commitment that the Pakistan Army, as a National Army, will leave...
ECP to continue receiving appeals against decisions on nomination papers
Islamabad: Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers for the next general elections can be submitted till Wednesday and decisions on these appeals...
‘Govt working on digitalization program to bring about improvement in health sector’
Islamabad: Caretaker Minister for Health Services Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government is working on a digitalization program to bring about improvement in health sector...
Preparations for General Elections finalized: Aijaz Chohan
Quetta: Provincial Election Commissioner Balochistan Ijaz Anwar Choھan has said that all preparations for the General Elections have been finalized. In a statement, he said...
Death anniversary of legendary Urdu poet Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali being observed today
Web Desk: The 109th death anniversary of legendary Urdu poet and writer Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali is being observed today. He was simultaneously a poet,...
Election 2024: Appeals against acceptance, rejection of nomination papers being received from today
Islamabad: Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers for general elections 2024 are being received from today and the process will continue till...
Five terrorists killed in IBO in Balochistan’s Awaran district: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Five terrorists have been killed in an Intelligence-Based Operation conducted by security forces in Mashkai area of Awaran district in Balochistan. According to the...
Today last day for submitting hajj applications under sponsorship scheme
Islamabad: Today is the last date for submitting hajj applications under the sponsorship scheme. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has set a goal to receive...
Scrutiny of nomination papers ends for election 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by candidates for general elections 2024 has concluded today (December 30). Appeals against the acceptance or rejection...
PTI founder’s nomination papers from Lahore, Mianwali rejected
LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected the nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder from two National Assembly constituencies – NA 122 (Lahore)...
Faizabad sit-in case investigation commission calls Ex-spy master Faiz Hameed for 2nd time
Islamabad: The investigation commission on Faizabad sit-in case has called former spy master Lt gen (retd) Faiz Hameed for second time. Former Director General (DG)...
Two people died in fire at private still mill near Bin Qasim
Karachi: Number of causalities have raised to two in the fire engulfed in a private steel mills in Karachi area of Bin Qasim Town. The...
PM Kakar bans all kinds of new year celebrations in solidarity with oppressed Palestinians
Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, in an expression of solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine, has banned organizing all kinds of New Year...
Raza Haroon, Anees advocate join PPP after meeting Asif Zardari
Karachi: Former leaders of Pak Sar Zameen Party (PSP), which has now merged into Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Raza Haroon and Anees advocate have joined...
Electricity prices increase by Rs 1.71 for Khi consumers under FAC
Islamabad: The electric price has increased for Karachi consumers by Rs 1.71 under the quarterly adjustment charges. The National Electric Price Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has...
Celebrating musical legacy of Ustad Chhoty Ghulam Ali Khan on his death anniversary
Web Desk: The 37th death anniversary of renowned Pakistani classical singer Ustad Chhote Ghulam Ali Khan is being observed today (Friday). Ustad Chhoty Ghulam Ali...
PTI govt created politics of hatred and superficial language: Shahbaz Sharif
Karachi: The country was poisoned in the last four years of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) govt. Talking to media after meeting the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)...
IHC allows PTI chairman to meet Imran Khan in Jail
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday allowed chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Gohar Khan meeting founding chairman of the Party Imran Khan in Adyala...
Scrutiny of the nomination papers for next general elections will conclude tomorrow
Islamabad: Scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by candidates for next general elections will conclude tomorrow. Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers...
Pakistan lost 2nd test and series against Australia by 79 runs
MELBOURNE: Pakistan continued their losing streak in Tests against Australia, on the latter’s home ground, after losing by 79 runs on Friday in Melbourne. Pakistan...
Shah Mahmood Qureshi sent to jail on Judicial remand
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi: A session court of Rawalpindi on Thursday sent Vice-chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi, to jail in a judicial remand. Additional...
IHC stops cipher case trial till Jan 11
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday stopped the trial of the cipher case till January 11 next year. The IHC single bench Judge...
CTD KP issues report of its action against social media accounts spreading terrorism
Peshawar: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (kp) has issued report of its actions against those social media accounts spreading terrorism in the...
“Interference” by some foreign missions in Pakistan for commenting on Baloch protesters are regrettable: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday regretted the “interference” by some foreign missions in Pakistan for commenting on the Baloch protesters, saying the country was...
Zeeshan Ashiq to represent Maryam Nawaz for purpose of scrutiny of her nomination papers
Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) chief organizer has given authority letter to Zeeshan Ashiq for scrutiny of her nomination papers. Now Zeshan Ashiq will...
PCB introduces new COC: 500 dollar to be slapped to cricketer found sleeping in dressing room
KARACHI: Gone are the days when Pakistan cricketers can enjoy sleep in dressing rooms as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to enforce strict...
PML-N parliamentary board meeting postpones owing to Nawaz Sharif sickness
Lahore: Owing to sickness of lifetime supremo of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif and President of the party Shahbaz Sharif visit to Karachi,...
Google to collaborate with Education Ministry in digitizing school database
Web Desk: Google Pakistan will collaborate with Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in digitizing the school database and creating an interactive dashboard to...
Tribute to Shaikh Ayaz: Honoring versatile poet, scholar on his 26th death anniversary
Web Desk Renowned Urdu and Sindhi poet, fiction writer, scholar, and educationist Shaikh Ayaz is commemorated on his 26th death anniversary being observed on Thursday....
PM visits residence of Riaz Hussain Khokhar, offers condolence
Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited the residence of former Foreign Secretary Riaz Hussain Khokhar today and expressed his condolence with his family over...
Pak comes back in 2nd test as it destroys Aus top order on 187 off 6
Melbourne: Pakistan could not perform on batting front today but it destroyed top order of Australia as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mir Hamza took two...
Caretaker PM urges Ulema to support Govt in eradicating polio
Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said Ulema’s role in anti-polio drive is vital. Addressing the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad today, the Prime...
Dr. Nadeem urges all segments of society to play role in eradication of polio
Islamabad: Caretaker Minister for National Health Services, Dr. Nadeem Jan has urged all segments of society to play their role in eradication of polio from...
Shahbaz Sharif likely to visit Karachi to hold talks with MQM-P
KARACHI: Shehbaz Sharif, the president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), is expected to arrive Karachi today. Sources suggested that the president of PML-N, Shehbaz...
Draw for Regular Hajj Scheme being held today
Islamabad: Draw of application received under Regular Hajj Scheme will be held on Thursday. Last date for sponsorship scheme has been extended till 31st of...
Caretaker PM urges Muslim Ummah to get united to overcome challenges
Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized the Muslim Ummah to continue working closely and collectively to deal with the challenges confronting the Islamic...
Gold rates up by Rs.1,000 to Rs. 220,600 per tola
ISLAMABAD:The per tola price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs.1,000 and was sold at Rs. 220,600 on Wednesday. The price of 10 grams of...
Bilawal announces PPP manifesto
Larkana: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced his a 10 points party manifesto on the occasion of his mother Shaheed Mohtarma...
PSX ends with bullish trend as markets against 1,692.64 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday turned around to bullish trend, gaining 1,692.64 points, closing at 60,863.62 points. A total of...
Rupee gains 18th paisa against US dollar in inter-bank
Karachi: Pakistani Rupee on Wednesday witnessed the 11th consecutive recovery session as it gained 18 paisa against the US Dollar in the inter-bank trading and...
War in Gaza as beyond catastrophe: Palestinian President
Occupied Al-Quds: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has described the war in the Gaza as beyond a catastrophe. In an interview with an Egyptian TV channel,...
Action plan will be prepared in Global Health Security Summit: Health Minister
Islamabad: A high-level meeting, chaired by Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan, reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Global Health Security Summit in Islamabad....
Govt taking steps to increase foreign investment in IT sector: PM Kakar
Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said the government is taking steps to increase foreign investment in the Information Technology sector. Chairing a meeting...