Gold prices in Pakistan surge again
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Wednesday saw a notable increase in line with upward trend in international market. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
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Court extends Aroob Jatoi’s interim bail in online gambling promotion case
LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai, in the ongoing online gambling promotion...
PM Shehbaz to attend Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, led by US President...
Pakistan shows improvement in global Corruption Perceptions Index
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International has released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, showing an improvement for Pakistan compared to the previous year. Pakistan’s overall score rose...
Rajab Butt’s interim bail extended till March 30
KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court extended the interim bail of prominent YouTuber Rajab Butt until March 30 in a case involving allegations of...
DPM, Indonesian Minister highlights trade and investment as vital pillars of bilateral cooperation.
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held discussions with Indonesia’s Minister for Investment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Roeslani, in Islamabad to...
PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent is participating in the World Defence Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the JF-17 Thunder Block-III multi-role fighter...
Malala’s portrait unveiled at Oxford University
WEB DESK: At Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, a portrait of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has been unveiled, honoring her transformative efforts in...
Gold prices rise again in Pakistan, Silver maintains stability
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable jump on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with the local market reporting an increase of Rs 1,500 per...
BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla credits ICC for resolving India-Pakistan T20 WC match standoff
WEB DESK: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its delight over the announcement of the much-anticipated Pakistan–India clash in the T20...
T20 World Cup 2026; Pakistan to face USA today
WEB DESK: USA leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin stated on Monday that “pressure is on Pakistan” as the teams prepare to clash in the T20 World Cup,...
SC permits Barrister Salman Safdar to meet Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Salman Safdar as amicus curiae to assess the living conditions and health of imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran...
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta on one-day official visit
QUETTA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday on a one-day official visit. Punjab CM was warmly received at Quetta Airport...
T20 world cup 2026; Govt allows Pakistan to play against India on Feb 15
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially endorsed Pakistan’s participation in the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India, putting an end...
Pakistan to decide on India match after consultations, PM informs Sri Lanka president
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke on Monday, discussing the upcoming Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match. Dissanayake...
Babies among 53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says
WEB DESK: The UN migration agency reported 53 people dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized off Libya’s coast in the Mediterranean. Only two...
Prince William, Kate release first statement on Epstein files
WEB DESK: Prince William and Kate voiced concern on Monday over new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which included damaging claims about Prince Andrew,...
Death toll from blast at Tarlai mosque climbs to 36
ISLAMABAD: The death toll from the Khadija Al-Kubra Mosque blast in Tarlai has climbed to 36 as two more injured victims succumbed to their wounds....
Multan Sultan auctioned for record Rs2.45bn, name changed to Rawalpindi
LAHORE: Ahead of the commencement of the Pakistan Super League Season 11, the Multan Sultans franchise has been successfully sold for a hefty Rs2.45 billion....
Polio Workers attacked at two differect places in lahore, case registered
LAHORE: Polio teams faced attacks at two locations in Lahore during the recent national anti-polio campaign, raising safety concerns for health workers despite vaccination success...
Pakistan, Muslim countries condemn Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza
WEB DESK: Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have condemned Israel’s repeated violations of ceasefire in Gaza. To this respect, a joint statement was issued...
Massive fire breaks out at textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
RAWALPINDI: Rescue and firefighting teams have been dispatched after a fire broke out at a garment factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate on Monday. A...
Bhatti Gate manhole tragedy: Court orders release of five accused
LAHORE: In Lahore, a local court has ordered the release of five suspects arrested in connection with the Bhatti Gate tragedy, where a mother and...
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
WEB DESK: For nearly a year, constant misdiagnoses of the life-threatening kala-azar disease caused a sharp decline in the health of 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman....
Basant Festival rejuvenates Lahore’s cultural essence, says Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that Lahore’s Basant festival revival has revitalized Punjab’s cultural heritage. Speaking at the event, she highlighted Basant’s cultural...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s banking outlook to ‘Positive’
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector from stable to positive, citing gradual economic recovery and growing confidence in the...
Court Charges YouTuber Ducky Bhai, Wife in Online Gambling Promotion Case
LAHORE: A Lahore court has indicted YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman (Ducky Bhai) and his wife, Aroob Jatoi, over allegations of promoting online gambling through their social media...
Govt extends deadline for Hajj visa biometric verification to Feb. 17
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi visa biometric deadline for this year’s Hajj has been extended until February 17, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. A ministry...
CM Punjab calls on World Bank chief Ajay Banga
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing health and education through substantial investments in these vital sectors. She...
Gold price in Pakistan sees another massive increase
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a significant upswing in local markets on Monday, mirroring a sharp rise in global bullion rates, as reported by...
PM announces to invest $1b in AI by 2030
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to invest one billion dollars in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2030. At the opening of Indus AI Week...
Details of ICC-PCB-BCB meeting revealed, PCB seeks PM’s nod to play with India on 15th Feb
LAHORE: Details of a crucial meeting between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have come...
Hania Aamir’s playful comment about Nikah reignites new marriage speculation
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has once again stirred up speculations regarding her marital status with a comment about her nikah, leaving fans intrigued...
Supreme Court declines urgent plea for meeting with PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an immediate meeting request with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan but addressed key developments in the cipher...
ICC announces star-studded commentary panel for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
WEB DESK: The ICC has announced an all-star commentary team for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, beginning February 7 in India and Sri Lanka....
Trump declines Putin’s proposal to extend limits on nuclear deployment
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has officially rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to voluntarily adhere to limits on strategic nuclear weapon deployments, a move...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience a sharp decline, falling by over Rs21,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a steep decline in both local and international markets on Friday, significantly reducing the value of the precious metal in Pakistan....
Police officer killed in attack targeting polio team in Chaman
QUETTA: An incident occurred in the Roghani area of Union Council Chaman, where a polio eradication team faced a violent attack, culminating in the tragic...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign joint declaration to expand strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed a joint declaration following the state visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reaffirming their commitment to expand strategic cooperation across...
Adiala jail submits Imran Khan’s medical report to ATC
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan’s medical report has been submitted to the anti-terrorism court (ATC). Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, with Adiala jail Deputy...
31 dead, over 160 injured in blast at imambargah in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A devastating blast occurred at the Shia mosque, Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra, in Islamabad during Friday prayers. According to police sources, the attacker was stopped at...
Security forces kill 24 terrorists in KPK operations
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 24 Indian-sponsored terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations were conducted on...
Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein’s victims in speech
WEB DESK: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington despite his...
Pre Basant action, Punjab police arrest 153 in kite-flying crackdown
LAHORE: Punjab police have apprehended 153 individuals and filed 141 cases across the province within the last 24 hours under the Anti-Kite Flying Act, according...
Legendary Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41 today
WEB DESK: The iconic Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated turning 41 today in grand style, surrounded by his closest friends, family, and teammates. The occasion...
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
WEB DESK (Reuters): Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed...
DHA Karachi ad panels turned off after hackers allegedly flashed inappropriate content
KARACHI: Digital advertising boards situated in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) were deactivated after being reportedly hacked and briefly displaying explicit content. As per reports,...
Uzbek president arrives in Pakistan to strengthen trade, energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday arrived in Pakistan on a two-day state visit. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed...
India engaging in terrorism via proxies after humiliating defeat in May, says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: In the wake of recent deadly attacks in Balochistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that India was carrying out terrorism across Pakistan...
Pakistan Military leadership reaffirms unwavering support for IIOJK on Kashmir Solidarity Day
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and...