Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade: World Bank president
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability...
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Salman Agha expresses respect for govt’s stance on India Pakistan WC match
WEB DESK: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha stated that the team’s potential match against India in the World Cup depends entirely on the government’s decision,...
Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 23 as death toll under ceasefire rises
WEB DESK: At least 23 Palestinians, including children, were killed on Wednesday in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, marking one of the deadliest days...
President, PM reaffirm support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD: On Kashmir Solidarity Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kashmiri people. Both leaders appealed...
Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 concludes in Balochistan; 22 soldiers martyred, 216 terrorists killed
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have successfully concluded Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan, carrying out a series of swift and intelligence-driven operations targeting terrorist elements reportedly backed by...
PIA announces 10% discount on Paris–Pakistan flights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a special 10% discount on airfares for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan. This initiative aims to make...
Terrorists martyred a police constable in KPK
ISLAMABAD: A police constable was abducted from his home and shot dead by terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, officials reported, as militant violence...
Lahore’s Skies Poised to Burst with Color as Basant Makes a Comeback
LAHORE: After two decades, the vibrant celebration of Basant is set to reclaim Lahore’s skies with a meticulously organized revival, reigniting the thrill and festivity...
Sajal Aly, Hamza Sohail fuel marriage speculations again
LAHORE: Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail have sparked fresh marriage rumors after attending a celebrity wedding in Lahore together. Their appearance at the wedding of...
PMD predicts first day of Ramadan 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast regarding the sighting of Ramadan moon in 2026. As per their predictions, the moon will...
Gold and silver rates in Pakistan continue to climb
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as the rate of 24-carat gold per tola in Pakistan soared to Rs529,162....
Saim Ayub reclaims No.1 spot in ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings
LAHORE: Pakistan’s opener Saim Ayub has regained the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings, as revealed on Wednesday. Ayub earned his well-deserved...
Terrorists use US weapons abandoned in Afghanistan for terrorism in Pakistan : CNN Report
ISLAMABAD: Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, modern American-made weapons left behind are reportedly being used in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, escalating regional security concerns....
Pakistan, Kazakhstan enter into 37 agreements to strengthen bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have established a strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The agreement was signed in Islamabad by Kazakhstan’s...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya
WEB DESK: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the prominent son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed in Libya, according to statements from officials...
Kazakhstan president arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit. According to details surfaced on Tuesday, a high-level delegation comprising ministers...
Rajab Butt and Nadeem Naniwala challenge travel ban in IHC
ISLAMABAD: TikTok star Nadeem Mubarak Naniwala and YouTuber Rajab Butt, who have been named in multiple cases have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to...
Pakistan intensifies Nipah virus screening, reports no case so far
WEB DESK: Amid reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India, Pakistan has heightened its screening and surveillance operations on a national scale. The Ministry...
Palestinians enter Gaza via Rafah crossing for first time in nearly 18 months
WEB DESK: After 18 months of closure, the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday, offering a critical lifeline for Palestinians needing urgent medical...
Ajay Banga visits ancestral town, Sikh heritage sites in Khushab
LAHORE: World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Khushab on Tuesday, making a brief, symbolic stop to explore his ancestral roots. He visited his...
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
WEB DESK: Spain plans to ban social media access for minors under 16, requiring platforms to enforce age verification, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced, unveiling...
Gold prices rise sharply in both local and global markets
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable surge on Tuesday in both local and international markets, with significant hikes recorded across Pakistan. Domestically, the price for...
Basant 2026; kite, string sales hit Rs340m in just two days
LAHORE: The arrival of Basant has infused Lahore with a vibrant festive energy, driving a thriving surge in business as kite sellers reported remarkable sales...
Pakistan’s exports surpassed $3 billion mark for the first time
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports hit a record $3.1 billion in January 2026, up 35 percent from previous months and 3.73 percent compared to January 2025, according...
Sialkot Stallions gear up to sign Steve Smith for PSL 11
LAHORE: The Sialkot Stallions, the latest addition to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), are reportedly negotiating with Australian cricket sensation Steve Smith. According to reports,...
Shireen Mazari approaches IHC seeking permission to meet detained daughter, son-in-law
ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Shireen Mazari approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, seeking urgent judicial intervention to secure permission for meeting her daughter,...
FPCCI, in Collaboration with Ipsos, Launches Pakistan’s First Indigenous “Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP)”
Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, today officially launched Pakistan’s first homegrown survey, the Index of...
Fire at Karachi’s Al-Najeebi Electronics Market Brought Under Control
KARACHI: A fire broke out Monday night at the Al-Najeebi Electronics Market in Karachi’s Saddar area but was extinguished swiftly. Cooling operations are now being...
CDF Munir vows to strengthen Pakistan-Libya ties
RAWALPINDI: Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Libya, as per the military’s media wing. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
Amid political stalemate, PM Shehbaz engages CM KPK on security, development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a pivotal meeting on Monday with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, marking a rare high-level interaction between the...
Rehman Dakait’s son arrested from Karachi’s Kalakot
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have arrested Jibran, son of the notorious Lyari gangster Abdul Rehman Baloch, known as Rehman Dakait, for illegal firearm possession. The...
LHC issues summons to senior officials in Basant-related petitions
LAHORE: On Monday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) addressed petitions challenging the celebration of Basant and summoned the Director General of the Walled City Authority,...
Nationwide holiday announced on Kashmir Solidarity Day
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a nationwide public holiday on February 5 to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming its support for the people of...
Entire leadership of terrorists hides in Afghanistan; Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that a criminal-terror nexus, supported from within Afghanistan, is behind the recent attacks in Balochistan. Speaking on...
Kite flying banned near Lahore airport, security beefed up
LAHORE: Kite flying has been prohibited in the vicinity of Lahore airport to safeguard flight operations. The restriction is in effect across at least fifteen...
Former Karachi traffic chief confronts kidnapping charges
KARACHI: Karachi’s former traffic chief, Pir Muhammad Shah, is currently under investigation over allegations of leveraging his influence in the kidnapping of a businessman, according...
China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery
WEB DESK: China’s former justice minister, Tang Yijun, was sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. The Xiamen...
Trump ‘hopeful’ of Iran deal after Khamenei warns of ‘regional conflict’ if US attacks
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran, despite a stark warning from Supreme Leader...
PM Shehbaz calls on (WBG) President Ajay Banga in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored that the Pakistani government is actively implementing a comprehensive, locally-driven economic reform agenda aimed at achieving enduring economic stability....
Pakistan cricket team heads to Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
LAHORE: Pakistan’s national squad has departed for Sri Lanka to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 15-member squad led by captain Salman...
Air pollution in India reaches alarming levels, players are forced to wear masks
WEB DESK: Rising air pollution in India is impacting sports, with players resorting to masks during a Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. High pollution levels,...
Singer Alamgir expresses happiness over the improvement of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations
WEB DESK: Pop singer Alamgir has shared his joy over the revival of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, expressing that he had eagerly anticipated this...
Lahore Manhole incident: Victim’s husband accuses Police of Torture and forced Confession
LAHORE: The husband of a woman who, along with her 10-month-old daughter, died after falling into an open manhole near Bhati Gate, Lahore, accused senior...
Inflation surges with a rise in prices of 18 essential items
KARACHI: Over the past week, the cost of 18 essential commodities, such as chicken, pulses, tomatoes, domestic LPG cylinders, and bananas, saw a rise, as...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set to strengthen collaboration in minerals sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed their mutual commitment to deepening collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz...
ICC announces match officials for T20 World Cup 2026
WEB DESK: In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires while six officials will serve as the match referees during the group stage of...
Karachi traffice police cheif removed amid rising complaints
KARACHI: Peer Muhammad Shah has been relieved of his duties as Karachi’s traffic police chief following mounting traffic issues, administrative shortcomings, and growing public discontent...
SHC allows govt to investigate Gul Plaza tragedy independently
KARACHI: Sindh High Court has advised the provincial government that it is within its authority to independently initiate an inquiry into Gul Plaza tragedy, following...
Lahore Manhole tragedy: FIR registered, 3 arrested
LAHORE: An FIR has been registered in connection with the tragic incident in Lahore’s Bhati Gate area, where a mother and her daughter fell into...
41 India-backed terrorists killed in two IBO in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 41 terrorists affiliated with India-backed groups Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on January...