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...
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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...
Harsh winter weekend adds more tragedy and suffering to Gaza
WEB DESK: Intense rainfall and biting cold have relentlessly swept through Gaza over the weekend, leading to a tragic rise in the number of Palestinians...
President Zardari praises Field Marshal Munir’s leadership in safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari commended Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for firmly countering Indian aggression, emphasizing Pakistan’s decisive stance that made New Delhi understand...
Bilawal Bhutto calls for stronger provincial autonomy
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pledged to work with the federation to overcome Pakistan’s economic difficulties and ensure socio-economic justice. He...
Security forces kill 4 Indian backed terrorists in Panjgur IBO
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed four Indian sponsored Khwarij in an intelligence based operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, own forces effectively...
Gold, Silver prices hit record highs in Pakistan; December 27, 2025
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan has surged for the sixth consecutive session, as the yellow metal and silver hit all-time highs in global...
Ex Governor state bank Dr Shamshad Akhtar passes away at 71
KARACHI: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, passed away in Karachi on Saturday due to cardiac arrest. She served...
Elevation of Pakistan’s foreign relations is a “divine blessing”: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Saturday that Pakistan’s foreign policy had reached a higher level of international recognition by...
The Indian daily, The Hindu, describe 2025 as the year of shameful failures for India
WEB DESK: The year 2025 turned out to be a challenging period for Indian foreign policy, marked by setbacks and limited accomplishments on the global...
PTI distances itself from conroversial speech at a protest in UK
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has disassociated itself from a contentious speech made by a woman at a protest in the United Kingdom. This comes...
Marvel star Kumail Nanjiani addresses wild rumor he had affair with Michelle Obama
WEB DESK: Kumail Nanjiani, known for his role in the Marvel movie “Eternals,” recently addressed bizarre rumors linking him romantically to former First Lady Michelle...
Myanmar goes to polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
WEB DESK: Myanmar is enduring one of Asia’s most severe humanitarian crises, fueled by an escalating civil war and a series of devastating natural disasters,...
Terrible collision between car and truck, one killed 9 injured in Lahore
LAHORE: A devastating traffic accident on Ashiana Road near the Kamahan Interchange has resulted in one fatality and left nine others injured. The incident involved...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi plan to challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife, Bushra Bibi, plan to challenge the Toshakhana-II case verdicts in the Islamabad High...
Flash floods leave Californian homes caked in mud
WEB DESK: Three days of relentless rainfall triggering flash floods and mudslides across Southern California have finally eased, allowing residents in the severely impacted mountain...
Passing-out parade of midshipmen, SSC held at PNA
KARACHI: The passing out parade of the 124th Midshipmen and 32nd Short Service Commission Course took place at the Pakistan Naval Academy on Saturday with...
The Ashes: England seal first Test win on Australian soil in 15 years
WEB DESK: England secured a much-awaited victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, triumphing by four wickets to clinch...
Met office Predicts first winter shower in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall in Karachi starting December 30. Details emerging on Saturday indicate that the city could experience rain...
18TH Death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto being observed today
ISLAMABAD: Today marks the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, with nationwide commemorative events organized by the Pakistan People’s Party...
Pakistan backs Saudi, UAE efforts for peace in Yemen
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the diplomatic initiatives led by Saudi Arabia to promote peace and stability in Yemen. According to a...
May 9 case: ATC hands down convictions to Dr. Yasmin and others; comprehensive verdict released
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has delivered a comprehensive written verdict on two cases linked to arson and vandalism during the May 9 unrest...