Gold prices continue to drop for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a decline for the third successive day in both international and local markets....
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Pakistan urges India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi urged India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty during a weekly media briefing. The Pakistani Indus...
Monkeypox cases on the rise in Lahore, Mayo Hospital reports 21 monkeypox cases in six months
LAHORE: Over the past six months, 21 monkeypox cases have been reported at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Hospital authorities confirmed none of the patients had recent...
Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities, civilian prisoners
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan and India conducted the exchange of prisoner lists and nuclear installations in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. This...
Punjab slashes public transport fares following a drop in fuel prices
LAHORE: Public transport fares have been reduced across Punjab following a recent decline in petrol and diesel prices, bringing much-needed relief to commuters traveling between...
PM orders all ministries to fast-track investment recommendations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to promptly prepare recommendations for domestic and foreign investment and development projects related to their respective...
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi appointed as coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States and Interfaith Harmony
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, has been designated as the coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States, and Interfaith...
‘Many dead and injured’ in blast at bar in Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
WEB DESK: An explosion at a bar in the upscale Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed several lives and left many injured, according to...
PSX starts 2026 on a high note as the KSE-100 surpasses the 176,000 mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year with strong bullish momentum, pushing the KSE-100 index up by 2,036.49 points to 176,090.81, from...
Babar Azam’s spectacular half-century powers Sydney Sixers to triumph over Melbourne Renegades.
WEB DESK: Babar Azam delivered a stunning half-century to lead the Sydney Sixers to a commanding six-wicket triumph over the Melbourne Renegades in Thursday’s Big...
Yasmin Rashid plans to challenge election tribunal’s decision on NA-130 in court
LAHORE: PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has decided to challenge the election tribunal’s verdict on NA-130 in court. Sources reveal that she consulted extensively with...
PMD forcasts dry weather, cold nights for Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi weather is expected to remain dry over the next 24 hours, with cooler conditions likely during the night, according to the Pakistan Meteorological...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York, takes his oath on historic Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. The first Muslim and South...
Nine killed, several injured as passenger van collides with university bus in Jhang
LAHORE: A tragic traffic accident occurred on Faisalabad Road near Killi Faqiran in Jhang on Wednesday, claiming nine lives and leaving several others injured. According...
Rajab Butt case: Karachi lawyers booked over SHO assault
KARACHI: Police in Karachi have filed a case against a group of lawyers accused of assaulting a (SHO) during a heated confrontation tied to the...
Dar set to visit Beijing to co-chair Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China on January 4, 2026, to co-chair the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’...
Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross split after 9 years together
WEB DESK: American actor and director Mel Gibson and his partner of nine years, Rosalind Ross, have ended their relationship, as confirmed by a representative...
Ayaz Sadiq meets Indian foreign minister Jaishankar in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD: In an uncommon display of diplomacy following the May conflict between Pakistan and India, senior leaders from both nations encountered one another in Dhaka...
Ayaz Sadiq pays a visit to Khaleda Zia’s residence to offer condolences
WEB DESK: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq visited the residence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday. During his visit, he...
Bangladesh first female PM Khaleda Zia’s funeral today
WEB DESK: Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, will be laid to rest in Dhaka today. Funeral prayers will take place near Parliament House,...
Shaheen Chowk underpass set to open today
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman, Mohammad Ali Randhawa, visited the Shaheen Chowk underpass project site ahead of its inauguration today, assessing the progress...
PSX achieves another milestone as KSE-100 index breaks 175,000 barrier
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone today and surpassed psychological barrier of one lac seventy-five thousand points during the trading for the first...
Pakistan achieves significant progress in its battle against polio
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made remarkable progress in its battle against polio, achieving a milestone with no new cases reported across the country in the final...
Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza
WEB DESK: Israel has announced plans to bar dozens of aid organizations from operating in Gaza within 36 hours, citing their failure to comply with...
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn ‘in induced coma’
WEB DESK: Former Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn has been hospitalized and placed in an induced coma, as reported by Australian media outlets. The 54-year-old...
Actress Meharbano announces her divorce from Shahrukh Kazmi
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Meharbano has confirmed her divorce from Shahrukh Ali Kazmi during a social media Q&A, ending months of speculation. When asked if...
Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL 15 due to injury, set to return to Pakistan
WEB DESK: With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, Pakistan’s leading fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has sustained a knee injury while participating...
PIA set to resume Islamabad-London flights after six-year pause
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its UK operations with the reintroduction of direct flights to London, marking...
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids
WEB DESK: Turkish authorities have detained 357 individuals in a large-scale nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience significant decline: December 30, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gold market experienced its second significant slump on Tuesday, aligning with global trends in the gold trade. The price of 24-karat gold in...
Double-decker buses , New Year’s gift for karachiites
KARACHI: The Sindh Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, revealed plans to introduce a double-decker bus service as a gift for Karachi residents on the...
IMF wants “Do More” from Pakistan under $7bn loan program
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to introduce new demands tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, raising concerns over their potential impact on...
Pakistan emerge as the third-largest hub for freelancing; Finance Minister Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan has risen to become the third-largest country in freelancing, emphasizing the potential of the nation’s youth...
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop from January 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is anticipated to bring relief to the public this New Year by reducing petroleum prices in the forthcoming fortnightly review. According...
Notable change emerged in the number of Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad in 2025
WEB DESK: A recent report has highlighted an unexpected decline in the number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad this year. Data from the Protectorate of...
Pakistan to export halal meat worth $14.5 million to Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to export 143,000 tons of halal meat to Tajikistan, earning approximately $14.5 million, as part of its strategy to enhance trade...
Field Marshal Asim Munir graces the concluding ceremony of Polo and Tent Pegging Championship
RAWALPINDI: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with the closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields...
Permission for the celebration of Basant challenged in Lahore High Court
LAHORE: A notification issued by the Lahore Deputy Commissioner permitting the celebration of Basant has come under legal scrutiny. The Lahore High Court is now...
Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed files appeal challenging military court sentence
ISLAMABAD: Former Director General of ISI, Faiz Hameed, has submitted an appeal challenging the sentence imposed by a military court. His legal representative, Mian Ali...
Usman Khawaja locked in for fifth Ashes Test
WEB DESK: Australia’s head coach and selector Andrew McDonald confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket...
Three Turkish police, six Islamic State militants killed in clash, amid national crackdown
WEB DESK: Islamic State militants engaged in a deadly confrontation with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three police officers...
Bilawal highlights advancements in Sindh’s health sector after 18th Amendment
LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the transformative progress in Sindh’s health sector following the 18th Amendment. Speaking at the convocation of...
Karachi avoids a disaster, young student intercepted before carrying out a suicide attack
KARACHI: The BLA and BLF have been accused of committing a heinous and inhumane act by involving underage Baloch girls as suicide bombers. Sindh Home...
Pakistan raises concern over vigilante attacks targeting Christians, Muslims in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office voiced concern on Monday about violence against Christians and Muslims in India, calling for global action to protect vulnerable groups. Christian...
Gold prices drop sharply after a consistent six-day upward trend
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant decline as rates dropped by Rs 5,500 per tola after a consistent six-day upward trend. On Monday,...
Pakistan Stock market hit historic high in final week of 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market kicked off the final week of the year on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 174,000...
PMD forecasts rain, snowfall across Pakistan from today
ISLAMABAD: Widespread fog and a severe cold wave are anticipated across the country as a strong westerly wind system begins to affect Pakistan today, bringing...
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people
WEB DESK: Sixteen people have been killed and three left injured after a fire tore through a nursing home for elderly residents in northern Indonesia,...
Train derails in Mexico, killing at least 13 people, injuring 98
WEB DESK: At least 13 people lost their lives when a passenger train came off the tracks in southern Mexico. The accident occurred in Oaxaca...
Lawyers Attack YouTuber Rajab Butt Inside Karachi City Court
KARACHI: YouTuber Rajab Butt was attacked and injured at Karachi City Court during a bail hearing, raising concerns about court security and legal professionalism. The...