PMD forecasts rain and snowfall in upland areas and dense fog in plains nationwide.
WEB DESK: Cold and dry conditions are anticipated to dominate across much of the country on Monday, while hilly regions are expected to face extremely...
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High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 24
WEB DESK: A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain on Sunday near Adamuz, Cordoba, caused a devastating collision with an oncoming train, killing at least...
Gul plaza fire extinguished: Death toll rises to 14
Karachi: The catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza required over 33 hours before responders could bring the situation under control. The disaster left a harrowing toll,...
Punjab permits Basant festivities to take place in parks alongside rooftops
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that Basant celebrations will now extend beyond rooftops to include public parks and open spaces throughout the province. Officials...
Massive fire breaks out at Karachi Port’s KICT terminal, engulfing 20 containers in flames
KARACHI: A massive fire erupted at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on Friday, engulfing 20 containers and halting operations for two ships. The blaze, suspected...
Babar Azam appears unhappy after Smith refuses single in BBL clash
WEB DESK: Babar Azam looked visibly upset when teammate Steve Smith opted against taking a single on the final delivery of an over during the...
India’s economic reforms are a failure of Modi government; Wall Street Journal
WEB DESK: The Wall Street Journal delivered a sharp critique of the Indian government, accusing it of pursuing weak and inconsistent economic reforms under Prime...
KP allocates Rs 200 million for restoration of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has embarked on an ambitious cultural restoration project, dedicating Rs200 million to revive historical sites connected to legendary film...
Kuwait plans to close private schools in residential areas
WEB DESK: Kuwait has unveiled plans to close all private schools operating within residential areas by the end of 2028. This decision stems from growing...
WHO chief reaffirms full support to achieve polio-free Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to making Pakistan polio-free, commending the country’s strong political resolve to eradicate the virus....
ECP suspends 32 NA members for not submitting asset declarations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action against 32 members of the National Assembly (NA) by suspending their memberships due to their...
PDMA issues weather alerts about strong cold wave in Punjab, KP
LAHORE: Punjab’s prolonged dry spell is expected to end with the arrival of a westerly weather system, bringing rain to most districts and snowfall to...
Gold price in Pakistan remains stable
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Friday following a notable surge the previous day. As reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
ATC extends interim bail of Imran’s sisters, Azam Swati and Fawad Chaudhry
LAHORE: Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday extended interim bail until February 13 for several notable individuals, including Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Azam Swati, and Fawad...
NA appoints Mahmood Achakzai as opposition leader after months of delay
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly, the lower chamber of parliament, appointed Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the leader of the opposition on Friday, marking the end of...
Pakistani passport ranking improves , now ranked 98th worldwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport has seen notable progress, climbing to the 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, marking an improvement from the previous year....
Two dead in Thailand after another crane collapses, crushing cars
WEB DESK: A crane accident near Thailand’s capital on Thursday resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and damage to two vehicles, just a...
Tickets for Pak VS Australia T20I series to go on sale from 16 January
WEB DESK: Tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs Australia T20I series will be available for purchase online starting 16 January, as announced by the...
Pakistan Launches First Ever Official AI Avatar ‘Laila’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, representing a significant milestone in the nation’s journey to incorporate AI into its...
Gold prices take downturn after hitting all-time high
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a drop on Thursday following a surge in recent sessions that pushed them to record highs. In the international bullion market,...