President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has enacted a groundbreaking domestic violence law, criminalizing physical abuse, intimidation, and threats of second marriage against a spouse. This...
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Punjab cancels approval for keeping pet lions
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to revoke legal permissions for keeping pet lions in the province. This move follows an incident...
Maryam Nawaz approves Ramadan ration card and Nigehban dastarkhwan initiatives across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced the CM Ration Card and Nigehban Dastarkhwan schemes to support underprivileged families during Ramadan. In a...
Indonesia receives first Rafale jets from France under $8B deal
WEB DESK: Indonesia has taken delivery of three Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the first arrivals under a multi-billion-dollar defense agreement between the two...
Lahore court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala
LAHORE: A sessions court in Lahore extended the interim bail of YouTubers Rajab Butt, Nadeem Mubarak, and others until February 16 in a case involving...
Pakistan to finalize World Cup participation in India soon
WEB DESK: Pakistan is expected to make a final decision in the coming days regarding its cricket team’s participation in the T20 World Cup in...
SBP holds key rate at 10.5%
KARACHI: In its initial meeting of 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) opted to maintain the policy rate...
Tauseeq Haider’s SRK Inspired photoshoot Trolled
WEB DESK: Tauseeq Haider, a well-established Pakistani television announcer, host, and actor, gained enduring fame during the early 1990s through his live morning shows on...
Islamabad lawyers to protest sentencing of rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and husband
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s legal community plans to protest and observe strikes on Monday after human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali...
Dar and Myanmar’s FM hold extensive discussions to revitalize bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in extensive discussions with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Than Swe on Monday, signaling a renewed effort...
President Zardari to embark on four-day UAE visit today
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is set to embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from January 26 to 29, 2026. Accompanied...
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in Mexico, killing at least 11
WEB DESK: A group of armed assailants opened fire at a soccer field in the Mexican city of Salamanca, killing 11 people and injuring 12...
Search operation at Gul Plaza enters in final stages, authorities set to seal the building
KARACHI: The search operation after the tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi is nearing its end, with authorities set to seal the unstable building today....
SBP set to announce monetary policy today
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is poised to reveal its first monetary policy for the ongoing fiscal year today (Monday). Given recent economic...
Gold prices in Pakistan hit a new all-time high: January 26, 2026
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Monday. International gold prices exceeded $5,000 per ounce for the first...
Attack on police vehicle in Bannu foiled, two militants killed
BANNU: A police patrol in Bannu came under attack on Monday, leading to a gun battle that resulted in the deaths of two militants. In...
Met office predicts Severe weather, rain, snowfall across various regions of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A severe cold wave continues to impact significant regions of Pakistan, accompanied by snowfall, rain, and frigid winds that are heightening winter conditions. The...
Abhishek’s 14-ball half-century leads India to a series victory
WEB DESK: India takes T20 series victory with an incredible performance from Abhishek against New Zealand. India has secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the...
Fraud case, Islamabad court cancels ex-ISI chief Faiz Hamid’s brother’s bail
ISLAMABAD: A special judge of the central court in Islamabad dismissed the bail of Najaf Hamid, the brother of former spy chief Faiz Hamid, in...
Kashmiris observe India’s Republic Day as Black Day today
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing India’s Republic Day as Black Day today. According to Kashmir...