Interior Ministry launches biometric B-forms for children
Islamabad: NADRA has decided to introduce a B-form with special security features for children over the age of ten. Under the security features, introduced on...
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PM calls SIFC’s apex committee meeting on Thursday
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called the apex committee meeting of the Special Investment Felicitation Council (SIFC ) on Thursday, tomorrow. High military and...
MWM leaders will hold press conference today at night
Karachi: Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslemeen (MWM) leaders will hold press conference at night. The press conference will be held at 8 pm. The MWM has announced the...
FIR lodged over clash between police, protesting sit-inners at Numaish round about
Karachi: An First Information Report (FIR) of clashes between protesting sit-inners and police at Numaish round about has been registered on the government complain at...
Home Minister warns of action in Karachi if talks with religious party failed
Karachi: Home Minister Sindh Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has categorically said that if talks with a religious party were failed then the provincial government will...
Warring tribes reach peace agreement after long negotiations over restive Kurram issue
Kohat: After days-long negotiations, the two fighting tribes in Kurram have signed a peace agreement. Jirga member Malik Sawab Khan apprised that , the agreement...
It is time to move forward towards growth: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need for export-led growth to achieve economic development. Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he expressed...
Famous poet Syed Zamir Jafri remembered on birth anniversary
Web Desk:Famous poet Syed Zamir Jafri was remembered on his birth anniversary here on Wednesday . Born at Chak Abdul Khaliq, Jhelum, on January 1,...
Met dept forecasts rains and snow fall in different areas of country today
Islamabad: The meteorological department on Wednesday, today predicted rains in different areas of the country. As per the met office, rain with thunderstorm will lash...
Shafqat Ali Khan appointed new spokesman of foreign office
Islamabad: Shafqat Ali Khan has been appointed new spokesman of foreign office. Shafqat Ali Khan presently working in the foreign office as additional secretary for...
Pakistan begins 2-year term as non-permanent UNSC member
New York: Pakistan will begin its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council today. Talking to APP, Pakistan’s permanent representative...
International cricket stars show interest in PSL 10th edition as Warner, Southee register
Lahore: International cricket stars have showed their interest in Pakistan Super League 10th edition as they have done registration for the tournament. Australian David Warner...
Russia stops gas supply to Europe after deal expires
Moscow: Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine stopped as a key transit deal expired, raising the stakes for the continent’s energy security as it...
FIA arrests six human smugglers from cities of Punjab including proclaimed offender
Islamabad: The Federal Investigation Agency Islamabad in its action arrested six human smugglers who involved in sending layman persons to abroad illegally. The accused were...
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon turns grandfather
Karachi: Sindh’s Senior Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader, Sharjeel Memon now has become a grandfather as he announced the birth of his grandson....
Aerial firing echoes across Karachi injuring 25 people on new year night despite police warning
Karachi: Karachi on one hand welcomed the new year with splendid fireworks on the other people could not themselves from aerial firing despite the police...
PSX commences with bullish trend on new year as it gains 1676 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commences the New Year with a bullish trend witnessing an increase of 1676 points in the 100 index at the...
Aerial firing echoes all across Pakistan as country welcomes new year 2025
Web Desk: Pakistan welcomed the arrival of 2025 with vibrant celebrations and strict security arrangements. The cities across the country witnessed fireworks, concerts, and gatherings,...
Govt increases petrol and high-speed diesel prices for next 15-day
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Re0.56 per litre on New Year’s Eve, for the first fortnight of 2025. “The...
CJCSC visits NHQ, meets Naval Chief
ISLAMABAD:Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza visited here Tuesday Naval Headquarters (NHQ) and met Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral...
Deputy PM urges envoys to boost Pakistan’s global profile
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has urged the envoys to play their role in enhancing Pakistan’s international profile and developing its international partnerships....
People facing immense difficulty owing to sit-ins, to end protest with, negotiations: Murad
Karachi: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that people were disturbed owing to sit-ins in Karachi adding if people were facing immense...
Police will soon arrest people involved firing incident at protesting camp as culprits identified: SSP Korangi
Karachi: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi Kamran Khan has said that the police have identified persons involved in spraying bullets on the protest camp....
Two police personnel injured as unidentified people opened fire on protesting sit-in at Malir 15 karachi
Karachi: Two police personnel were injured as unidentified persons opened fire on the protest sit-in at Malir 15, the police official said. After the firing...
New Year celebrations Kicks off in Australia and New Zealand
Sydney: Australia has become the second country to welcome 2025 with fireworks at Sydney Harbour. Auckland, New Zealand was the first major city in the...
Intense traffic disruption owing to religious party sit-ins all across Karachi
Karachi: The commuters who were going to home after office have immensely faced with difficulties in reaching home owing to traffic jam due to sit-ins...
Mix trend grips PSX as it shed 132.09 points on last day of the year 2024
Karachi: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shed 132.09 points on Tuesday, closed at 115,126.90 points . A total of 1,236,873,705 shares were...
“Uran Pakistan” plan aims at steering country toward sustainable growth from macroeconomic stability: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said “Uran Pakistan” plan is aimed at steering the country toward sustainable growth from the macroeconomic stability. Addressing the...
CM Punjab, Turk consul general agree to strengthen bilateral relations further
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has promised to felicitate Turkey investors by each and every possible manner. Turkey consul general called on the CM...
US ambassador calls on Finance Minister
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said there are promising prospects of enhancing trade between Pakistan and the US in the IT and digital services...
Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance issued with approval of President
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, introducing significant changes to Pakistan’s tax structure. The ordinance, which amends the...
Gold rates remain unchanged at Rs.272,600 per tola
Karachi:The price of 24 karat per tola gold remained unchanged at Rs.272,600 on Tuesday, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The 10 grams of 24...
PM launches “Uran Pakistan” economic plan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Uran Pakistan, a homegrown five-year National Economic Transformation plan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Uran Pakistan,...
PAEC formally starts construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5), in Mianwali
Mianwali: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has formally started the construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5), in Mianwali. The event was attended by Minister...
Renowned poet, writer Altaf Hussain Hali remembered on his death anniversary
Web Desk: Renowned poet, writer, critic, biographer, and national reformer Altaf Hussain Hali was remembered on his 110th death anniversary, observed on Tuesday. Altaf Hussain...
PM directs improving communications, road network b/w Gwadar Airport, country other areas
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed for improving the communications and road network between New Gwadar International Airport and other areas of the...
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen signs up for PSL 10 player draft
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Monday, today, announced that South Africa’s top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen has signed up for the highly-anticipated...
MWM welcomes Karachi police chief clarification, urges protesters to open one side of roads for traffic
Karachi: The Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) has welcomed the clarification issued Karachi police chief Javed Alam Odho. Allama Hassan Zafar Naqvi said that the sit-ins all...
Protest sit-ins continue on 13 places in Karachi intensely disturbing traffic flow on roads
Karachi: Protest sit-ins are continued in Karachi over 13 places on a call of religious party Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) over unrest in Parachinar. According to...
Australia beat India in 3rd test as later batting collapses
Melbourne: Australia have taken seven wickets after tea on the final day of the fourth Test to win a classic against India by 184 runs...
PSX witnessed bullish trend, gains 3,907 more points
Karachi : The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend on Monday, gaining 3,907.82 more points, closed at 115,259.00 points . A...
Karachi Police Chief statement on sit-ins was misunderstanding: Karachi police spokesman
Karachi: A spokesman of Karachi police said that the Police chief Javed Alam Odho statement regarding ending the sit-ins across the city till the dusk...
LHC conditions new school registration with bus policy
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday, today conditioned new schools registration with the bus policy as schools can be registered when they have...
Sarfraz Bugti kicks off polio eradication campaign in Balochistan
QUETTA:The Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday launched the week-long anti-polio vaccination drive in the province by administrating polio drops to children at...
Gold rates dip by Rs.600 to Rs.272,600 per tola
ISLAMABAD:The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.600 on Monday and was traded at Rs.272,600 against it sale at Rs.273,200 the previous...
Punjab, UAE decide to establish working group
Lahore: The United Arab Emirates and Punjab government have decided to establish a working group as the UAE ambassador called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam...
10 killed as passenger bus overturned near Fatah Jang at Motorway
Fatah Jang : In an unfortunate incident as many as 10 people were dead as a passenger bus overturned near district Attock city Fatah Jang...
PSX crosses two psychological limits gaining 1922 points
Karachi: Bullish trend gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday today as 100 Index crossed two psychological limits. The PSX has gained 1922 points...
PM likely to announce ‘Uran Pakistan’ programme today
ISLAMABAD: It is expected that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce the Uran Pakistan programme today. According to the Ministry of Planning, Uran Pakistan will...
Musadik calls for constructive talks on national issues
LAHORE:Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik has called for dialogue to address national issues, stressing the need for constructive discussions while maintaining a clear...