DG ISPR meets COMSATS University faculty and students
Islamabad: The DG ISPR held a session at COMSATS University Islamabad with faculty and students, addressing the country’s internal situation and tackling misinformation. He provided...
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Federal capital announces winter break for schools and colleges
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has confirmed the schedule for winter vacations across educational institutions under its jurisdiction in the federal capital. As...
PM Shehbaz approves halal meat export policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive policy aimed at boosting halal meat exports. On Thursday, details emerged following a high-level review meeting...
LHC directs authorities to provide written explanations for offloading passengers
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that authorities must promptly provide written explanations to individuals who are prevented from traveling abroad. This ruling...
Pakistan, Libya agree to strengthen defence cooperation during CDF’s visit
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Defence Forces, embarked on an official visit to Libya, during which both nations agreed to strengthen...
Pakistan Navy launches Fourth Hangor-Class Submarine ‘Ghazi’ in China
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has marked a significant achievement with the launch of its fourth Hangor-class submarine, GHAZI, at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. This...
Transporters’ strike halts Karachi port operations
KARACHI: Operations at Karachi’s ports came to a complete halt on Wednesday due to an ongoing strike by goods transporters, disrupting the handling of import...
US travel ban imposed on Syrians and Palestinians as Trump expands visa restrictions
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has expanded a US travel ban, barring nationals of five additional countries and people travelling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents from...
Rakhi Sawant Bashes Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Controversy
WEB DESK: Indian actress Rakhi Sawant has openly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following an incident where a Muslim woman’s veil was pulled, demanding...
Pakistan extends airspace restriction for India till 23rd, Jan 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, continuing restrictions that have been in place since April last year amid...
Bondi Beach mass shooting suspect charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder
WEB DESK: A man accused of opening fire during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s renowned Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offenses, including...
India again propagated a baseless narrative against Pakistan without evidence, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday accused India of spreading a false and unfounded narrative against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Sydney...
Trump designates Venezuela government a ‘terrorist’ regime, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers
WEB DESK: On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump officially classified the Venezuelan government as a “terrorist organization” and implemented a “complete and total” blockade targeting...
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again, Silver hits record high
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced another surge on Wednesday in both global and Pakistani markets after a brief decline during the previous session. As reported by...
Saba Rashid from Karachi achieves a Guinness World Record in martial arts
WEB DESK: Saba Rashid, the wife of Guinness World Record holder Rashid Naseem, has made history as Pakistan’s first martial artist to achieve a global...
CM KPK, 4 MPAs declared absconders in terrorism cases
ISLAMABAD: Five members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, have officially been declared absconders in terrorism-related cases filed in Islamabad. Court...
Justice Jahangiri challenges IHC order in law degree case before FCC
ISLAMABAD: Justice Tariq Jahangiri has formally challenged the ongoing proceedings in the fake degree case at the Islamabad High Court, bringing the matter to the...
Superflu raises alarm in Pakistan, NIH Issues Influenza H3N2 Advisory
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has raised a high alert following the detection of H3N2 ‘super flu’ cases in Pakistan. Reports from the...
Gold prices in Pakistan dropped by Rs 4,000 per tola
KARACHI: After reaching record highs in recent sessions, gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant drop on Tuesday, providing some relief to buyers after a...
Serial numbers of Indian Rafale jets shot down by Pakistan disclosed
WEB DESK: A report from a British defence journal has disclosed the serial numbers of four Indian Rafale fighter jets allegedly shot down by Pakistan...
Former Punjab CM Mian Manzoor Wattoo passes away
LAHORE: Former Chief Minister of Punjab and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Mian Manzoor Wattoo passed away on Tuesday. The family confirmed his demise,...
Shan Masood Steps Down from PCB Consultant Role
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, has graciously declined the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) offer to serve as Consultant for International Cricket and Players Affairs,...
Alizeh Shah returns to Instagram
WEB DESK: Alizeh Shah has made her return to Instagram after a month-long break, sharing new photos on her official profile where she had previously...
Australian PM Albanese hails Muslim man who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman
WEB DESK: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday visited St. George Hospital in southern Sydney to meet Ahmed Al Ahmed, the Muslim man who...
Attack on Polio Team in Bajaur: Police Officer martyred
WEB DESK: In Bajaur’s Salarzai tehsil, within the Tangi region, a polio team came under attack during an ongoing anti-polio campaign. The attack claimed the...
APS attack anniversary; PM, President vow to continue relentless operation against terrorism
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the government’s determination to eradicate terrorism, emphasizing that there is no tolerance for...
Peshawar High Court announces its ruling regarding PTI leaders’ protective bail
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has issued a detailed four-page verdict addressing applications submitted by PTI leaders seeking protective bail. The decision advises the formation...
Leo Messi’s controversial tour of India ends
WEB DESK: Colorful confetti rained down on Lionel Messi as he concluded his highly-discussed four-city tour of India. The Argentine legend wrapped up his visit...
Two dead and three injured after train collides with police vehicle in Sargodha
WEB DESK: Two police officers lost their lives, and three others were seriously injured when a police mobile van was struck by a high-speed train...
Education serves as a fundamental pillar for nation-building, PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized that education serves as a cornerstone for nation-building. His remarks came during a significant meeting of the...
Home And Away star Rachael Carpani dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 45
WEB DESK: Australian actress Rachael Carpani, widely recognized for her roles in McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away, has passed away at the age of...
CDA completes T-Chowk Flyover ahead of schedule, wraps up the project in just 90 days
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has successfully completed the primary construction of the T-Chowk Flyover significantly ahead of schedule, finalizing the project in just 90...
OGRA announces RLNG price reduction for December
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has unveiled updated prices for regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for December. As per the notification, the...
FIA apprehends suspected human trafficker returning from Cambodia
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has announced the arrest of a prime suspect allegedly involved in human smuggling and linked to an international fraud...
7 TTP terrorists killed, one soldier martyred in DI Khan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces successfully neutralized seven Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) operatives, identified as Khawarij, during an intelligence-driven operation in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan,...
Close friend recognizes suspect in Sydney attack as Indian-born
WEB DESK: Efforts to link Pakistan to the Sydney attack have been discredited after investigators confirmed no evidence ties the attackers to the country. Australian...
NSW Premier hails Bondi beach hero, family holds hope for recovery
WEB DESK: The parents of a bystander Ahmed al-Ahmed celebrated as a “hero” for disarming one of the attackers at Bondi Beach have expressed their...
Petroleum prices expected to fall by Rs12 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices in Pakistan are anticipated to drop by up to Rs11.85 per litre in the coming fortnight. The proposal suggests a reduction of...
SBP lowers the policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 10.5%.
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reduced the interest rate by 0.5%, bringing the policy rate down to 10.5%. In its newly announced...
PM directs to accelerate privatization process of DISCOs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an expedited privatization process for the country’s electricity distribution and generation companies. Presiding over a review meeting...
Flash flooding claims at least 37 lives in Morocco
WEB DESK: At least 37 people were killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rains on Sunday in Morocco’s Atlantic coastal province of Safi, 330...
Elon Musk’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his three children Grimes claims Musk blocked her on X
WEB DESK: Grimes has stated that her former partner Elon Musk blocked her on his social media platform X amid ongoing challenges with co-parenting. The...
Pakistan Navy test-fires FM-90 (N) air defence missile: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a Live Weapon Firing (LWF) operation, showcasing the FM-90(N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile in the North Arabian Sea....
South Africa’s spinner Simon Harmer claims ICC’s Player of the Month for Nov
WEB DESK: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named South African spinner Simon Harmer as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November 2025....
Gold prices in Pakistan; 15, DEC 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Monday in both global and Pakistani markets, reversing a slight decline from the previous session. The All...
Tragic school bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
WEB DESK: Seventeen people lost their lives, and 20 others were injured when a bus carrying schoolchildren plunged off a cliff in a rural region...
Nawaz Sharif holds discussions with PML-N office-bearers from AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif convened a meeting with party officials from Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan to discuss strategies for the upcoming general elections....
President Zardari approves schedule for Gilgit Baltistan election 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the schedule for the upcoming general elections in Gilgit Baltistan on Friday, as per an official notification. The announcement...
Pakistan is set to initiate local vaccine production
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Health has taken a significant step toward reducing Pakistan’s reliance on imported vaccines by initiating work on the country’s first local...
Gold prices in Paksitan rises by Rs10,700 per tola
KARACHI:Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant surge on Friday, with the per tola rate climbing by Rs10,700, as reported by the All Pakistan Gems...