Bollywood legend Dharmendra, the He-Man of Indian cinema passes away at 89
WEB DESK: India is grieving the loss of a cinematic icon, Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The legendary actor,...
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Three FC personnel martyred, two terrorists killed in suicide attack on FC headquarters in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Three suicide bombers launched an attack on the Peshawar Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters this morning. One of the attackers detonated their explosive vest at...
Info Minister emphasizes to establish partnerships to tackle online extremism.
WEB DESK: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has suggested forming social media teams within D-8 countries to promote narratives around economic development while...
PM says industrial growth is crucial for creating jobs and driving economic progress
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated on Friday that strong industrial growth is essential for achieving economic development, job creation, and higher incomes in...
Indian HAL Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes At Dubai Airshow, Pilot died
DUBAI: An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet participating in a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show crashed on Friday afternoon, causing concern as thick...
No military solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has expressed concerns over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that a military solution is unlikely...
Faisalabad’s Boiler Blast Claims 18 Lives
FAISALABAD: A boiler explosion at a glue-making factory in Malikpur, Faisalabad, claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals and left dozens injured. The powerful...
ECP grants KP CM exemption from appearance in hearing
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) granted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi an exemption from attending a hearing in person regarding allegations of...
Mitchell Starc reaches landmark 100 wickets in Ashes cricket
WEB DESK: Australia’s leading pacer, Mitchell Starc, delivered an exceptional performance in the opening Ashes Test in Perth, dismantling England’s top order with three early...
Seven killed in terrorist attack on peace committee office in Bannu
WEB DESK: Seven people were killed and two others wounded in an attack on the office of a local peace committee in Bannu on Friday,...
7 members of “Fitna-ul-Khawarij” killed in three operations across KP: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Seven members of the India-backed proxy network “Fitna-ul-Khawarij” were neutralized in three separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per a statement...
Harbhajan Singh’s handshake with Pakistan cricketer goes viral
WEB DESK: The ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League is currently underway, and Harbhajan Singh, leading the Aspin Stallions, recently became the center...
Remembering Faiz Ahmed Faiz on his 41st death anniversary
WEB DESK: Faiz Ahmed Faiz, one of the most significant poets of the 20th century, is commemorated today on the 41st anniversary of his passing...
Aleema Khan appears before ATC after 11 non-bailable warrants
RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, appeared in court following the issuance of 11 non-bailable arrest warrants against her. Her...
Gold prices in Pakistan drop by Rs5,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a steep drop on Thursday, with the per tola rate decreasing by Rs5,000 in the local market. As reported...
ADB approves $330m loan to Pakistan for power transmission expansion
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $330 million loan to support Pakistan’s Clean Energy Transmission Project. As part of the initiative, a...
ECP summons CM Afridi over controversial remarks
ISLAMABAD : The Election Commission of Pakistan has addressed the controversial remarks made during the rally in Havelian, summoning Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Shahbaz...
US clears $93 mln sale of anti-tank missile system, artillery munitions to India
WEB DESK: The U.S. State Department has authorized the sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision-guided artillery munitions to India, with the deal valued...
PM inaugurates Danish school in AJK, directed a swift expansion
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled plans on Thursday for a significant expansion of the Danish School network nationwide, reaffirming the government’s dedication to delivering...
Pakistan, Sri Lanka vow to strengthen their collaborative ties in sports
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sugath Thilakaratne met on Thursday to reinforce...
Security forces kill 23 Indian-backed militants in Kurram, KP
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have neutralized 23 militants associated with the Indian-backed group, Fitna Al Khwarij, in two separate operations conducted in the Kurram district of...
President, PM ask for collective efforts to protect children’s rights
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of collective efforts to ensure the protection, welfare, and education of...
Taliban shift focus to India: Prioritizing economic ties over ideology
WEB DESK: The Afghan Taliban, after decades of ideological friction, are gradually embracing stronger diplomatic and economic ties with India. This strategic shift stems from...
Ronaldo’s White House selfie; Billions of dollars in a single frame
WEB DESK: A selfie taken by Cristiano Ronaldo during a dinner hosted at the White House in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...
Massive fire destroys 170 buildings in Japan.
WEB DESK: A massive fire has erupted in the Japanese city of Oita, consuming a significant area and causing widespread destruction. Over 170 buildings have...
Fawad Khan shares the reason behind his low social media presence
WEB DESK: Superstar Fawad Khan is widely regarded as Pakistan’s most beloved actor, yet he remains one of the most private celebrities in the industry....
US Congress report declares Pakistan successful in May’s clashes with India
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured a military victory over India during the four-day conflict in May, according to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC),...
PM directs early preparations for next monsoon
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to begin preparations to prevent the loss of life and property during the upcoming monsoon season....
Gold Prices See Massive Increase in Pakistan : Nov 19, 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant surge on Wednesday, impacting both international and Pakistani markets. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) reported...
PCB grants NOCs to national cricketers for international leagues
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several national cricketers, enabling them to take part in various international leagues....
Pakistan’s economy is heading in the right direction, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
ISLAMABAD: Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, expressed optimism about Pakistan’s economic progress, stating that the country’s economy is moving in the...
Newly constituted 20-member cabinet of Azad Jammu and Kashmir sworn in
MUZAFFARABAD: The newly constituted 20-member cabinet of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was sworn in during a ceremony held at the Presidential House in Muzaffarabad...
DG ISPR visits Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, briefs students on National security
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry paid a visit to Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad on Wednesday, where he was...
Pakistan chooses to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the opening match of the T20I tri-series.
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the opening match of the T20I tri-series held on Tuesday at the...
Dar urges SCO to prioritize the activation of financial mechanisms and expedite efforts toward economic integration.
WEB DESK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday underscored the importance of fostering regional economic integration among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)...
ECC greenlights key grants for security, defence projects
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee has sanctioned a technical supplementary grant of Rs50 billion, as proposed by the Defence Division, to fund multiple approved projects...
Pakistan condemns Israeli settler violence in West Bank, storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign ministry on Tuesday denounced the repeated incursions by Israeli forces into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque and criticized acts of violence committed...
Karachi gets a makeover, Sindh Govt launches double-decker and EV buses in Karachi
KARACHI: Public transportation in Karachi is poised for a significant improvement as the Sindh government prepares to introduce double-decker buses and a new fleet of...
15 terrorists eliminated in separate operations across K-P
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces successfully eliminated 15 terrorists during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 15–16, 2025, according to the military’s media wing....
Russian drones strike Ukrainian public broadcaster newsroom in Dnipro, injuring two
WEB DESK: Russian drones inflicted significant damage on a building housing the Dnipro newsroom of Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio Dnipro during a...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience a sharp decline
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday as international rates continued to exert downward pressure on the precious metal’s value. As...
ICC imposes a fine on Babar Azam for violating the code of conduct
LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed a fine equivalent to 10 percent of Pakistani batter Babar Azam’s match fee on Tuesday for violating the...
Key Constitutional Bodies Reconstituted Under The 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday the reconstitution of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), and the Practice and...
Faisal Mumtaz Rathore sworn in as AJK Prime Minister
MUZAFARABAD: Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), was sworn into office on Tuesday. The oath-taking ceremony took...
13th round of political consultations between Pakistan, Iran concluded
ISLAMABAD: The 13th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Iran took place in Islamabad on Monday. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led the...
PIA enters into a strategic cargo deal with Biman Bangladesh airlines
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has established an important cargo interline agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines to streamline air freight operations between the two nations....
DPM Dar arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Council meeting
WEB DESK: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Moscow to attend the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting. Upon his arrival,...
Players celebrate Babar Azam’s record century, Mohammad Rizwan’s 100th match
LAHORE: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam was met with a heartfelt celebration from his teammates and support staff after setting a new record for the...
Nationwide anti-rubella/measles vaccination drive begins
KARACHI: Pakistani health authorities have initiated a nationwide campaign to vaccinate over 57 million children this month against rubella, measles, and polio, as reported by...
PM Shahbaz inaugurates revamped Shalimar Express at Karachi Cantt
KARACHI: On Monday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif marked the inauguration of the newly upgraded Shalimar Express following its complete refurbishment. During the ceremony held to...