President to attend Summit for Social Development in Doha
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is set to participate in the three-day Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, organized under the auspices of...
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Mohsin Naqvi meets Shujaat to offer condolences over demise of latter’s brother-in-law
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the residence of Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore today. During the meeting,...
Sikh devotees gather in Nankana Sahib for Guru Nanak’s 556th birthday
LAHORE: The 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak have commenced in Nankana Sahib, with Sikh devotees from around the world participating in the...
Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured
WEB DESK: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and around 320...
Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada have reiterated their dedication to enhancing economic partnership and maintaining robust bilateral communication. This development followed a conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s 10-member new cabinet sworn in
PESHAWAR: Ten ministers from the newly-formed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet were sworn in on Friday during a ceremony at the Governor House in Peshawar, the provincial...
Gaza’s Ceasefire Brings Calm, But No Cash as Banks Reopen Empty
WEB DESK: The ceasefire in Gaza has provided a slight relief from the devastation caused by Israel’s airstrikes and blockade. However, a severe cash shortage...
The Foreign Office remains hopeful about the next round of talks on November 6.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced optimism about the upcoming talks with the Afghan Taliban, set to take place on November 6, hoping for fruitful outcomes from...
US signs 10-year defense pact with India
WEB DESK: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the unprecedented strength of military ties between India and the United States after meeting with his Indian...
Saudi Arabia announces new amendments to Umrah visa rules
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia has announced a new policy for Umrah visas, reducing the time frame for entry from three months to one month, as...
Gold prices in Pakistan Today – October 31, 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Friday, recovering from the previous day’s drop as local demand picked up despite a decline in international rates....
Pakistan aims for a comeback against South Africa in the second T20I.
WEB DESK: The second T20 International between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place today at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium under stringent security measures....
Pakistan calls on Afghan Taliban to cease providing safe haven to terrorists.
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday emphasized the urgent need to end cross-border infiltrations from Afghanistan and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on its fight...
“No one will be allowed to seize anyone’s land in Punjab anymore”, Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025 to combat land grabbing and illegal possession of public...
Any act of aggression will be met with a firm and decisive response: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), reiterated on Friday that the Pakistan Army is unwavering in its commitment...
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban reach agreement to extend ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Following a week-long round of discussions in Istanbul, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have decided to uphold the ceasefire, as announced by the Turkish...
PTI-backed candidate Khurram Zeeshan wins Senate by-election from KP
PESHAWAR: Khurram Zeeshan, an independent candidate backed by PTI, was elected as a senator on the general seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. This seat...
DPM evaluates the infrastructure of petroleum sector.
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar led a meeting on Thursday to assess the current infrastructure of the petroleum sector,...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz and Bilawal Bhutto to Hold Important Meeting Today
ISLAMABAD: The formation of the Azad Kashmir government is set to take a significant step today, with President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and...
Over 11,000 challans issued in Karachi result in significant fines imposed on residents.
KARACHI: Thousands of traffic challans have been issued in Karachi, accompanied by heavy fines, using advanced camera systems for monitoring. Over 16,000 challans have been...