Iran achieved victory over Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Iran achieved victory over Israel as he made first made his first public statement on Thursday after...
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India defeat Pakistan at 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship in Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP):Pakistan’s squash team clinched silver medal at the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2025 in Sarawak, Malaysia on Thursday. According to information...
Bilawal charing parliamentary meeting directs his lawmakers to vote in favour of budget
Islamabad: A key government’s allied party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday directed their members of parliament to vote in favour...
PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard work and dedication in...
Final of 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship to be played b/w Pakistan, India today
Kuala Lumpur: Final of second Asian Doubles Squash Championship will be played between Pakistan and India in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Pakistan secured a spot...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
Interior Ministry decides to consult provinces for suspension of mobile, internet services during Muharram
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi led huddle decided to consult provinces for suspension of mobile phone or internet services during Muharram-ul-Haram . The meeting reviewed...
Federal cabinet meeting underway to approve 2025-2026 finance bill
Islamabad: Meeting of the federal cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The federal cabinet is reviewing and approving...
China hosts SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao
Qingdao: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia and other SCO countries for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday...
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting to be held today for sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent
Quetta: A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned in Quetta on June 26 (Thursday) for the sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent....
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls on Antonio Guterres in New York
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York in his capacity...
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 26 June every...
Cabinet meeting called today to approve Finance bill
Islamabad: The federal cabinet will hold a crucial meeting Thursdat, today to review and approve the new Finance Amendment Bill for the upcoming fiscal year....
Iran FM spokesman says nuclear sites ‘badly damaged’ in strikes
Tehran: Iran’s nuclear facilities were “badly damaged” in US and Israeli strikes during the 12-day war with Israel, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told Al...
Trump says US will hold talks with Iran ‘next week’
The Hague: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would hold talks with Iran next week, with a possible agreement on the table...
Talks with US regarding trade, reciprocal tariffs to conclude next week
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have decided to conclude trade talks focused on reciprocal tariffs next week after a virtual meeting between Finance Minister...
Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
Donald Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as ‘An Exceptional and Inspiring
THE HAGUE: U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him “an exceptional human being and an inspiring personality” during a...
Legendary singer Michael Jackson remembered on his death anniversary
Hollywood: Renowned American singer Michael Jackson was being remembered on his 16th death anniversary today (Wednesday). Known as the undisputed “King of Pop”, Jackson revolutionised...
Trump says ‘great progress being made on Gaza’
Hague: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed that “great progress” was being made to bring an end to the conflict between Israel...
SA approves Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year
KIarachi: The Sindh Assembly has approved Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year along with a supplementary budget of 156.06 billion Rupees for the...
Governor Sindh challenges SHC verdict regarding acting governor in SC
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Wednesday challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision regarding the acting governor in the Supreme Court. The Barrister Abid...
Pillion riding banned on 9th, 10th Moharram in Sindh
Karachi: The Sindh government on Wednesday imposed pillion riding ban on Ashura days of 9th and 10th Muharram. The provincial government has also issued a...
NEPRA approves Rs 1.50 reduction in basic electricity tariff for current financial year
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a reduction in a basic tariff of the electricity by Rs 1.50 for the...
Pakistan’s T20I tour of Bangladesh schedule announced
LAHORE: A three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will run from July 20 to 24, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday. According...
International Day of the Seafarer being observed today
Islamabad: The International Day of the Seafarer is being observed today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to recognize the challenging and indispensable role of seafarers in...
IA, SIU arrest four RAW agents during joint operation in Karachi
Karachi: An Intelligence agency and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in their joint operation caught four alleged operatives of India’s intelligence agency, RAW from Quaidabad area...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...
Funeral prayer of Major Moiz Abbas Shah offered at Chaklala Garrison
RAWALPINDI:The funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed who embraced martyrdom in an operation while bravely fighting against Indian sponsored Fitna al Khawarij...
Rs12 billion approved for transforamtion of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the approval of Rs12 billion for the transformation of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard into...
Gold prices up by Rs 300 per tola
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.300 and was traded at Rs.354,665 on Wednesday , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Iran Parliament approves bill to halt cooperation with IAEA
Tehran: Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran’s Nournews reported. This development has been confirmed by parliamentary spokesman...
First Muslim wins New York City Democratic mayoral primary
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani was poised to win New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in a surprising upset over former New York governor Andrew Cuomo....
NSA attends 20th meeting of SCO in Beijing
Beijing:National Security Advisor (NSA)National Security Adviser and Inter-Service Intelligence Chief, Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik attended the 20th meeting of the secretaries of the Security...
Agriculture is backbone of country’s economy, reforms in this sector to substantially increase produce: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said sustainable reforms in the agriculture sector will further boost the country’s economy. He was chairing a review...
Roadside bomb kills four in Parachinar
Parachinar: A roadside bomb blast killed as many as four people and same numbers of injured on Wednesday in the Sharamkhel area of Pewar, Parachinar,...
Trump blasts Israel for dropping ‘a load of bombs’ after agreeing to truce
Washington: American President Donald Trump told reporters that he thinks both Israel and Iran violated the ceasefire truce. “I’m not sure they did it intentionally....
Shah Rukh Khan signs two Pakistani players for his team in Caribbean Premier League
Mumbai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has signed two Pakistani cricketers for his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). The signings were...
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan calls on PM Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working closely with China for successful implementation of ongoing CPEC projects. He was...
Kamal suggests making decline in population be made part of national policy
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that his ministry is launching an Universal medical record system in which a person Identity...
As Gulf airspace reopens Pakistan resumes flight operations for these countries
KARACHI: Pakistan has resumed flight operations to the Gulf region following the reopening of airspace over Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, aviation sources confirmed on Tuesday....
Light drizzle predicted in Karachi to give relief over ongoing humid spell
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the possibility of light drizzle or rain in Karachi today with likelihood of some relief to the...
AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup Final today: Pakistan to face Bahrain
Manama: The final of the AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup will be played today (Tuesday) between Pakistan and the host Bahrain. In the semi-final, Pakistan...
Bus catches sudden fire kills six injuring 7 others in Quetta
QUETTA: Six passengers were killed and seven others injured on Tuesday after a sudden fire errupted in a bus near Maghribi Bypass in Quetta. According...
PM discusses Middle East situation with KSA, Qatari ambassadors; calls for dialogue, peace
ISLAMABAD: The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle...
International Day of Women in Diplomacy being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of Women in Diplomacy is being observed today (Tuesday). The day aims at raising awareness about the significant role of women...
PSX stops trading after crossing 6 limits gaining 5878 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday rebound after the news of ceasefire between Iran and Israel as Karachi 100-Index climbed to 1,22, 045 points...
Iran agrees to ceasefire with Israel on Qatar insistence
Doha: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Tehran’s agreement to the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel...
DPM Dar to lead Pakistan delegation at 12th Pakistan-UAE JMC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit the United Arab Emirates to head the Pakistani delegation at the...
PM urges diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore peace in ME
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy. The Prime Minister expressed his...