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...
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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...
Gold price per tola sheds Rs35,500 in Pakistan
KARACHI: The upward momentum in precious metal prices has abruptly reversed as both gold and silver experienced considerable drops in value across local and international...
PM announces Rs 4.4 cut in electricity tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of RS4.4 in electricity tariff for the industries to enhance their competitiveness and bolster exports. At...
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ Won’t Need Iran Military Action
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump expressed on Thursday his desire to avoid military conflict with Iran, which has threatened retaliation against American bases and...
CTD operation in Mianwali: 6 terrorists killed, weapons recovered
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation near Chapri Dam, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully took down six high-profile terrorists, dealing a critical blow to regional...
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Khuzdar, tremors felt across nearby areas
QUETTA: Earthquake tremors shook Khuzdar in Balochistan on Friday, prompting many residents to hurriedly leave their homes out of concern. The Seismological Center recorded the...
Aus vs Pak T20i; Zampa’s four-fer restricts PAK to 168/8 in 20 overs
WEB DESK: In the first T20 match between Pakistan and Australia, Pakistan opted to bat first but managed to post a modest total of 168/8...
PSB announces $115 daily allowance for Pakistan hockey team
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has announced a daily allowance of $115 for each player of national hockey team participating in the upcoming FIH Pro...
Pakistan-origin newspaper vendor gets top French award
WEB DESK: At a ceremony in the Élysée Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron honored Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan, with France’s...
Faisalabad sees increase in monkeypox cases, two more hospitalised
LAHORE: Monkeypox cases continue to pose a growing threat in Faisalabad as two more individuals suspected of carrying the virus have been moved to the...
India hides Nipah outbreak, jeopardizing players safety, T20 WC should move to Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: India is once again putting international sports and public health at risk by deliberately downplaying the severity of the Nipah virus outbreak. Officially,...
Tarar confirms Imran Khan underwent eye procedure
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has assured the public that Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is in good health after undergoing...
Gold price hits record high, surging by Rs21,200 for the second day straight
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices have extended their steep upward trajectory for the second day in a row across global and local markets, setting unprecedented...
Lahore manhole tragedy; Mother and daughter found dead
LAHORE: The bodies of a woman and her daughter, who fell into an open sewer line near Data Darbar in Lahore, have been recovered, sources...
Pakistan Navy assumes command of CTF-150 for 14th time
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force-150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time. Change of command ceremony was held at the Headquarters of...
Armed forces prepared to defend Pakistan against all threats, asserts Field Marshal Munir
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Garrison for a comprehensive briefing on the Corps’ operational, training, and administrative activities. The discussions placed significant emphasis...
Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for CM KP Sohail Afridi
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad have issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in connection with a case...
FIA initiates fresh investigation targeting Faiz Hameed’s brother
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has escalated efforts in a high-profile corruption case by initiating an assets beyond means inquiry against Najaf Hameed, brother...
Kenya activist breaks world record by hugging tree for 72 hours
WEB DESK: A Kenyan environmental activist broke a Guinness World Record by keeping her arms wrapped around the trunk of a tree for 72 consecutive...
Talal accuses PTI of playing divisive politics regarding Tirah Valley
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying there is no operation under way in Tirah Valley....
Investigation reveals Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire started by child
KARACHI: Twelve days after the devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping center in Karachi, authorities reported on Wednesday that the incident was accidentally triggered by...
Flour Prices Surge alarmingly ahead of Ramadan in Karachi
KARACHI : The Sindh government has increased flour prices just before the start of holy month of Ramadan, intensifying the financial burden on citizens already...
PM meets Gates Foundation delegation, reaffirms commitment to end polio
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan. Talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias...
Pakistan, Turkey move to boost rice trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey have reached a mutual agreement to substantially enhance bilateral rice trade, emphasizing competitive pricing, increased export volumes, and stronger business relations...
Free local transport announced for Basant
LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized a free transport plan for Lahore’s Basant festivities, enabling citizens to travel without cost on Metro Buses, Orange Line...
Australian team arrives in Lahore for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan
WEB DESk: A 17-player Australian squad has touched down in Lahore for the T20 series against Pakistan. The first match of this much-anticipated series is...
Saudi Arabia won’t let airspace or land be used for strike on Iran, crown prince says
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a phone call with with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reported Saudi Press Agency, on Tuesday....
Gold and silver prices reach new peaks in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices skyrocketed to record highs in international and local markets on Wednesday, with gold per tola in Pakistan jumping by Rs21,100...
Gul Plaza fire; death toll rises to 74, DNA testing underway to confirm victims’ identities
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Gul Plaza has claimed 74 lives, leaving families in mourning as they gather the remains of their loved ones. With...
Heavy snowfall paralyzes life in KPK, Balochistan, GB and AJK
ISLAMABAD: Intermittent snowfall across several regions of the country has severely disrupted daily life, cutting off road links and restricting movement in numerous areas. Heavy...
One dead, one injured as racing cars hit motorcyclists in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A tragic late-night traffic accident near Jinnah Garden on a highway in Islamabad claimed the life of one individual and left another seriously injured....