GHQ hosts a guard of honour ceremony to welcome the inaugural chief of defence forces
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was honored with a ceremonial guard of honour...
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Thailand conducts airstrikes on Cambodia amid escalating border tensions
WEB DESK: Thailand has carried out airstrikes along its contested border with Cambodia, according to the Thai military on Monday. This follows mutual accusations from...
Smriti Mandhana deletes photos with Palash Muchhal; Unfollow each other after wedding called off
WEB DESK: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have officially ended their relationship, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to their story....
Indonesia projects that the cost of flood recovery will surpass $3 billion
WEB DESK: In the wake of devastating floods across Southeast Asia, Indonesia has provided a preliminary estimate for recovery funds to address the destruction caused...
PM Shehbaz approves electricity projects for Gwadar, GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the green light to electricity projects aimed at Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan, as he chaired a meeting in Islamabad...
The President of Indonesia is in Islamabad for a two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia arrived on Monday for a two-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, receiving...
No attempts to create a rift between the state and its people will be tolerated; DGISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Director General (DG) commenced his press conference by congratulating the nation on the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience another significant increase
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable rise in both global and Pakistani markets on Friday, breaking a three-day downtrend. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
India’s IndiGo cancels 500 flights as planning failures trigger operational breakdown
WEB DESK: India’s leading airline has halted all departures from New Delhi and canceled hundreds of flights nationwide after acknowledging a failure to manage updated...
Ahsan Khan receives prestigious honour at British Parliament
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan has been honored with a prestigious award at the British Parliament. The accolade was presented by British Member...
Audio leak case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with...
ICC Player of the Month nominees for November revealed, Pakistani player in the list
WEB DESK: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is one of three exceptional players shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. Nawaz showcased remarkable...
Ministry of Defence formally appoints Asim Munir as first Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the Ministry of Defence officially announced Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), following President Asif Ali...
Social media influencer Pyari Maryam passes away.
WEB DESK: Pyari Maryam, a beloved influencer cherished by millions for her gentle demeanor and captivating content, has tragically passed away. The heartbreaking news was...
PDMA KP issues alert about rains, snowfall
ISLAMABAD: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a weather warning about an expected spell of rain and snowfall starting...
Massive Fire erupts at factory in Karachi Export Processing Zone
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at a garment factory in the city’s Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering an emergency response from Rescue 1122....
Pakistani film Ghost School garners recognition at the Red Sea Film Festival
WEB DESK: Pakistani film Ghost School has earned the honor of being officially selected for screening at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025. This...
Renowned scholar Mufti Muneeb admitted to ICU after dengue diagnosis
KARACHI: Prominent Islamic scholar and former chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, has been moved to intensive care after being diagnosed with dengue...
Anoushka Shankar Blasts Air India For Breaking Her Sitar
WEB DESK: Indian sitarist Anoushka Shankar publicly slammed Air India after she found her sitar damaged post-flight. In a recent Instagram post, Anoushka Shankar shared...
NFC session concludes with a decision to establish working groups
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the National Finance Commission (NFC) concluded on Thursday with a decision to establish six to seven working groups aimed at...
Pakistan asks Britain to hand over Shehbaz Akbar, Adil Raja
ISLAMABAD: A significant meeting took place in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The discussions focused on Pakistan-UK...
Punjab forms steering committee to end child labour
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has authorized the establishment of a steering committee aimed at eradicating child labour across the province. A formal notification...
Gold prices in Pakistan decline for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trajectory for the third consecutive session on Thursday after witnessing a sharp increase earlier this week. The...
Mitchell Starc breaks Legendary Wasim Akram’s All-Time Test Record
WEB DESK: Mitchell Starc, a legend in Australian cricket, has surpassed Wasim Akram’s record for the most wickets by a left-arm pacer on Day 1...
Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: Fresh rainfall forecasts for Thursday, December 4, have sparked concerns over further devastation in flood-stricken Indonesia and Sri Lanka, following earlier deluges that...
Pakistan plans to enhance trade with Kyrgyzstan, setting a target of $200 million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening trade relations with Kyrgyzstan, setting an ambitious goal to increase the bilateral trade volume from the...
Pakistan denies link to Afghan terror suspect arrested in US
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office clarified on Thursday that a man charged in the United States with illegal firearm possession and carrying a notebook outlining attack...
Transporters announce wheel-jam strike across the country on Dec 10
LAHORE: Transport leaders in Punjab have announced a province-wide strike starting December 8, followed by a nationwide shutdown beginning December 10 as a protest against...
A dazzling supermoon is set to light up the night sky over Pakistan on December 4-5
ISLAMABAD: The final supermoon of 2025 is set to light up Pakistan’s night sky on December 4 and 5, drawing skywatchers eager to witness the...
Punjab govt prepares for safe celebration of Basant, festival will be held in February
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a law allowing kite flying under certain conditions, granting approval for Basant celebrations through an ordinance signed by the...
Far-right candidate vows to make Texas ‘worst place’ for Muslims
WEB DESK: Far-right activist Valentina Gomez has ignited widespread outrage following the launch of her congressional campaign, marked by openly anti-Muslim rhetoric. In a video...
Kyrgyz President Zhaparov visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov, President of Kyrgyzstan, arrived in Islamabad today for a two-day inaugural state visit to Pakistan, marking an important milestone in advancing...
DPM emphasizes the need of removing artificial obstacles in ways of SAARC
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the removal of artificial barriers hindering the progress of SAARC, advocating for its revival and effective functioning....
Pakistan dispatches search and rescue team for flood-hit Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD: Under the special directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a specialized search and rescue team was dispatched earlier today to assist in recovery...
Faisal vawda calls for zero tolerance for those targeting the military and its leadership
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has announced that family meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan will now be halted, asserting that these interactions are being misused...
Saim Ayub regains NO. 1 spot in ICC t20i rankings
LAHORE: Pakistani cricketers have achieved notable advancements in the latest ICC Player Rankings, showcasing significant progress across both T20 and ODI formats. The ICC announced...
ASI and two policemen martyred in DI Khan blast
ISLAMABAD: A powerful explosion near a police vehicle in the Paniala area close to Dera Ismail Khan on Wednesday claimed the lives of three police...
Turkish energy minister meets army chief at GHQ
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkiye, met with Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...
Imran Khan’s sister granted permission to meet him in Adiala jail
RAWALPINDI: Uzma Khan, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, received approval on Tuesday to visit the former prime minister currently held in...
Forbes hails ‘Suthra Punjab’ program as world’s largest waste management model
LAHORE: The American magazine Forbes has commended the Punjab government for its ‘Suthra Punjab’ (Clean Punjab) initiative. In its report, Forbes highlighted that the Suthra...
European Union announces €3m aid package for flood-hit Punjab
LAHORE: The European Union has unveiled a new aid package worth three million euros to support flood-affected regions in Punjab, focusing on direct financial assistance...
Moin Khan denies viral death reports circulating online
KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Moin Khan found himself at the center of a social media storm after false news of his death spread rapidly...
12 dead, Dozens missing after landslide sinks boats in Peru
WEB DESK: A landslide at a river port in the Peruvian Amazon killed 12 people and left at least 30 missing after multiple passenger boats...
Rafale ‘proved zero’ in operation Banyan-um-Marsus, PAF chief
ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu stated on Tuesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had successfully triumphed in Operation Banyan-um-Marsus. He emphasized...
India continues to obstruct its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has accused India of intentionally creating obstacles for a humanitarian aid mission to Sri Lanka, leading to significant delays. An official...
Minorities’ Rights Bill passed amid calls for consensus
ISLAMABAD: The joint session of Parliament approved the motion for establishing the National Commission for the Rights of Minorities, with 160 members voting in favor...
Attaullah Tarar warns that the rising population presents a significant threat
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s rapidly growing population. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit 2025...
Pakistan-China Joint Military Exercise ‘Warrior-IX’ Kicks Off
RAWALPINDI: The 9th edition of the joint military exercise, Warrior-IX, involving the Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has officially commenced. This annual...
Wahaj Ali celebrates his 37th birthday, Maya Ali and Kinza Hashmi shares heartfelt wishes
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Wahaj Ali marked his 37th birthday on Monday, December 1, with the day evolving into a heartfelt celebration as fans and...
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire toll hits 151
WEB DESK: Authorities in Hong Kong have reported 13 arrests following the city’s deadliest fire in decades, which claimed the lives of 151 people last...