Taylor Swift Honors Dad Scott with $1 Million Donation to Heart Association
WEB DESK: American singer Taylor Swift has paid tribute to her father, Scott Swift, by making a $1 million donation to charity. Earlier this year,...
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Pakistan Coast Guards detain 123 illegal migrants in Jiwani
KARACHI: The Pakistan Coast Guards, while performing professional duties, have arrested 123 illegal migrants during the past two months from the Jiwani area of Balochistan....
Armed forces delivered a lesson to India that will remain unforgettable, PM
MUZAFFARABAD: Speaking at a laptop distribution ceremony at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, the Prime Minister highlighted the struggles...
PIA privatisation aims to revive the airline’s former prestige, Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks the beginning of efforts to restore its former reputation....
Shehnaz Gill admits she’s hooked on Asim Azhar’s latest song
WEB DESK: Indian actress, model, and television host Shehnaz Gill has recently showcased her admiration for a Pakistani drama OST sung by Asim Azhar, demonstrating...
Cold and dry weather grips Pakistan, dense fog disrupts life across Punjab
WEB DESK: Cold and dry weather is predicted to persist across much of the country on Wednesday, with northern regions bracing for very cold to...
NDC urges PM to release jailed PTI leaders to advance talks
ISLAMABAD: The National Dialogue Committee (NDC), established to foster political reconciliation and dialogue, has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to grant parole to senior...
Gold, silver reach new record high in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan have continued their upward trajectory, reaching unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. Today, the price of...
England drop Pope for Boxing Day test, Archer out of Ashes
WEB DESK: Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of England’s tour of Australia due to a side strain, the England and Wales...
Blasts and fire shatter Pennsylvania nursing home, killing at least two
WEB DESK: Two explosions and a fire, likely from a gas leak, struck a nursing home near Philadelphia on Tuesday, killing two people and sparking...
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital
WEB DESK: Libya has declared three days of mourning following the death of army chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four senior military officials in...
President Zardari pays respects at Hazrat Ali shrine in Najaf
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, on a four-day visit to Iraq, paid respects at the holy shrine of Hazrat Ali (RA) in Najaf and offered...
Houthis, Yemen government to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners: officials
WEB DESK: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and the internationally-recognized government have agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000 people in total, officials from both...
The timeless queen of melody, Noor Jehan remembered on death anniversary
WEB DESK: Today marks 25 years since the passing of the legendary singer Malka-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan, as fans commemorate her death anniversary. Born on September...
Gold prices set new record in both local and international market
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan reached an unprecedented peak on Tuesday, setting new records in both local and international markets. As reported by the All...
Financial Times features Asim Munir as one of the world’s top strategists.
ISLAMABAD: British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most...
Hundreds protest in New Delhi over killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh
WEB DESK: Hundreds protested near Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi after a Hindu man, 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in Bangladesh over alleged...
PM Shehbaz invites PTI for talks after it signals openness to dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has responded positively, albeit conditionally, to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for dialogue, emphasizing the government’s willingness to engage in...
Terror attack leaves 5 policemen dead in Karak
ISLAMABAD: Five police officers lost their lives after terrorists ambushed a police vehicle during a routine patrol near Gargri police station on Tuesday. In response,...
PIA privatisation: Three consortia submit bids for 75% stake
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government received three bids during a televised auction for state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a renewed effort to fulfill long-standing IMF-mandated reforms....
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets victorious Under-19 cricket team
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met with the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on Monday at the General Headquarters...
Govtt is fully committed to enhancing the electricity transmission system, PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the electricity transmission system. While presiding over a meeting of the Working Group on...
SBP announces public holiday on Dec 25
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced December 25 as a public holiday nationwide to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah....
South Korea’s parliament initiates an investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air crash
WEB DESK: South Korea’s parliament has initiated an inquiry into last year’s tragic Jeju Air crash that resulted in the loss of 179 lives. A...
Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
KARACHI: Sindh Rangers and police carried out a joint operation in Ghotki district of interior Sindh, killing nine bandits and injuring 27 others. The operation...
Two Pakistanis sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Saudi Arabia
WEB DESK: Two Pakistani citizens have been executed in Makkah on charges of drug smuggling, as confirmed by authorities. The individuals were apprehended by Saudi...
After sharif Osman Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head
WEB DESK: A second student leader has been shot in the head this month amid escalating political unrest. The latest incident occurred in Khulna, a...
Food prices rise sharply in Afghanistan amid border closures
WEB DESK: Food prices have risen sharply in Parwan province north of Kabul as key commercial border crossings with Pakistan remain closed, residents and shopkeepers...
PM Shahbaz hosts a luncheon in honour of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a luncheon to honour Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team for their remarkable Asia Cup victory. The team’s stellar performance, capped...
Court grants bail to three NCCIA officers in Ducky Bhai bribery case
LAHORE: The FIA Special Central Court in Lahore has granted bail to three officers from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) implicated in a...
China says U.S. arbitrary seizure of foreign vessels serious violation of international law
WEB DESK: The arbitrary seizure of foreign vessels by the United States constitutes a serious violation of international law, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said...
Gold, silver prices surge to record highs in Pakistan
KARACHI: The prices of gold and silver soared to unprecedented levels after nine weeks, marking historic peaks across both global and local markets. On Monday,...
‘Fearless, not careless’ formula behind Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup victory, says head coach
WEB DESK: Pakistan Under-19 head coach Shahid Anwer hailed his team’s resounding victory over the India Under-19 cricket team in the final of the Under-19...
ANF foils major drug smuggling attempt in Balochistan
QUETTA: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has successfully intercepted a significant drug smuggling operation in Balochistan, targeting the route between Panjgur and Turbat. Details reveal that...
President Zardari visits holy shrines in Baghdad
WEB DESK: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the holy shrines of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) and Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (RA) in Baghdad...
Bilawal emphasizes Pakistan’s moral and military triumph over India
KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, underscored Pakistan’s unwavering ability to protect its sovereignty, highlighting that the country’s victory...
Washington Times sees 2025 as turning point in Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: The Washington Times, a prominent American publication, has identified 2025 as a transformative year marking a pivotal shift in the dynamics of Pakistan-US relations....
LHC halts implementation of Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance following hearings on multiple petitions against it. LHC Chief Justice...
Hina Afridi gets engaged to Taimoor Akbar, reveals wedding date
Lahore: Actress and model Hina Afridi, along with popular content creator Taimoor Akbar, delighted fans by announcing their engagement. The couple shared a heartwarming engagement...
Air India 777 aircraft turns back after drop in engine oil pressure, regulator says
WEB DESK: An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft had to turn back after a drop in oil pressure forced the pilots to turn off one...
Pakistan vaccinates over 44.6 mln children in final anti-polio drive of 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has vaccinated 44.6 million children against poliovirus in the last nationwide immunization campaign of the year, health authorities said on Monday. The seven-day...
Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing
WEB DESK: A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special...
Pakistan’s U19 Asia Cup heroes return home after crushing India
ISLAMABAD: The triumphant Pakistan Under-19 cricket team, which secured a dominant victory over arch-rivals India in the U19 Asia Cup final, received a hero’s welcome...
Homemade bombs thrown before Bondi mass shooting, but failed to detonate, police tell court
WEB DESK: Australian authorities have revealed in court documents that improvised pipe bombs and tennis ball explosives were hurled at a crowd at Bondi Beach...
Field Marshal Munir receives King Abdulaziz Medal for strengthening Pak-Saudi defence ties
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, received Saudi Arabia’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal of...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $21.1 billion, reaching their highest level since March 2022. This marks a notable milestone in the country’s...
ECP notifies Abid Sher Ali as senator
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission has officially declared Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Abid Sher Ali as a senator. He secured the position unopposed on December 8...
ATC hands 10-year imprisonment to key PTI leaders in May 9 case
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) announced on Friday its verdict in another case linked to the May 9, 2023 unrest, sentencing several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
India halts the flow of water in Jhelum and Neelum rivers
ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly halted the flow of water in the Jhelum and Neelum rivers after already curbing the Chenab’s supply, significantly reducing the water...
3 Workers Killed in Faisalabad Cotton Factory Fire
FAISALABAD: Three workers tragically lost their lives following a fire that engulfed a cotton factory in Faisalabad. As reported by Rescue 1122 officials, the fire...