Death anniversary of famous Urdu poet Mohsin Naqvi observed
WEB DESK: Thirty years have passed since the death of renowned Urdu poet Mohsin Naqvi, yet his poetry continues to live on in the hearts...
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Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates Pakistan Assan Khidmat Markaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan Assan Khidmat Markaz in Islamabad today to facilitate the people residing in the Federal Capital. Addressing the ceremony,...
India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly shut down a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir, a territory it administers, following controversy over the admission of a significant...
Ex CM Punjab Parvez Elahi charged in Gujrat development corruption case
LAHORE: The Lahore Accountability Court indicted former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and others in a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) corruption case linked to...
Pakistan urges peaceful resolution to the Iran situation
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has expressed its commitment to closely observing the evolving situation in Iran, advocating for a peaceful resolution while underlining its role in...
Terrorist attack on DI Khan police check post thwarted, two militants killed
WEB DESK: Police prevented a terrorist attack on a check post in Dera Ismail Khan late Wednesday night, killing two militants in a swift response....
JCP confirms 6 Peshawar High Court judges
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has finalized the confirmation of six additional judges from the Peshawar High Court, elevating them to the position of...
Prices of petroleum products likely to decline from Jan, 16
KARACHI: Fuel prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease for the fourth time in a row, starting from January 16, according to insider reports. Details...
BTS reveals comeback tour, new music after 3-Year Hiatus
WEB DESK: The globally renowned K-pop sensation BTS has revealed plans for an upcoming concert tour starting in April, following the much-anticipated release of their...
Pakistan to host Australia for three-match T20I series
WEB DESK: Cricket Australia has confirmed a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Lahore from January 29 to February 1, 2026, as preparation for the...
FO slams Indian NSA Ajit Doval’s remarks on “avenging history”
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned statements made by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval regarding “avenging history” and fostering a strong India, labeling them as...
Pakistan enters an agreement with Trump-linked crypto firm to explore digital payments
ISLAMABAD: A delegation representing a prominent U.S. financial firm has expressed interest in Pakistan’s secure and transparent digital payment infrastructure. Details emerging on Wednesday revealed...
Trump warns Iran of ‘strong action’ if protesters hanged
WEB DESK: United States President Donald Trump warned of a strong response if Iranian authorities carried out executions as part of their crackdown on a...
CTD eliminates three most wanted terrorists in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, neutralizing three highly sought-after terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. CTD...
Gold prices reach record-breaking levels in Pakistan and international markets
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their sharp upward trend on Wednesday, reaching historic highs in both international and domestic markets. In the international bullion market, the...
Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 25
WEB DESK: A train in northeastern Thailand derailed on Wednesday when a construction crane fell onto three carriages, killing 25 and injuring around 80, according...
Kit Harington responds on fan petition demanding a rewrite of Game of Thrones finale
WEB DESK: Kit Harington has expressed his frustration over the backlash surrounding the highly debated finale of “Game of Thrones”. In an interview with The...
Four Pakistan-Born USA palyers Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 world cup
WEB DESK: The United States cricket team has encountered a significant challenge as four players of Pakistani origin were denied visas to India ahead of...
WhatsApp hacks on the rise, Threats and Protection Strategies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide warning about the rising cases of WhatsApp account hijacking, highlighting the rapid spread of...
Ukraine-Russia war: Russia launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities
WEB DESK: Russian forces carried out their most intense missile assault of the year on Ukraine early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four people...
U.S. urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately
WEB DESK: The United States has issued an urgent warning, advising its citizens in Iran to leave immediately as protests escalate and security risks grow....
Mayor Murtaza Wahab ends hydrants, pledges doorstep water delivery
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has announced a significant policy shift, aiming to phase out water supply via tankers and hydrants in favor of a...
Gold price hits record Rs481,862 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. As per market...
Govt, opposition reach consensus on Leader of Opposition in NA
ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition have reached a consensus on appointing a new opposition leader following the disqualification of PTI’s Omar Ayub as Leader of...
Japan to provide $18.62 million grant for child healthcare in South Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement aimed at improving child healthcare facilities in South Punjab, under which the Japanese government will provide...
Gunmen kill 4 members of peace committee in Bannu
ISLAMABAD: Four people, including a father and son, were killed Tuesday when terrorists attacked a Peace Committee in the Hoed area of Bannu. The victims...
School resumes in tents under shadow of Gaza’s ‘yellow line’
WEB DESK: Toulin Al-Hindi, 7, attends school in the freezing cold on the floor of a crowded tent, her lessons disrupted by nearby gunfire and...
Indonesian minister of Defence calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI : Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ,...
Saudi Arabia’s oldest man dies at 142, leaving 134 children and grandchildren
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, according to local media...
Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners
WEB DESK: Hollywood’s award season kicked off at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Sunday night, where One Battle After Another and Adolescence both came...
Arif Habib assures no PIA employee will face termination for one year
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move bringing relief to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, prominent businessman and investor Arif Habib, who recently acquired the airline, has...
Rizwan becomes the 1st ever overseas player to get retired out in BBL
WEB DESK: Mohammad Rizwan has become the first Pakistani batter to be retired out for slow scoring and tactical reasons in T20 cricket. According to...
Government decides not to raise base electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided not to raise the average base electricity tariff. The decision will bring relief to the power consumers nationwide. The...
Karachi bears the brunt of gas load-shedding
KARACHI: Karachi is facing a severe gas crisis, leaving domestic and commercial consumers struggling as supply remains critically low or completely suspended in several areas....
ICC unlikely to relocate Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches from India
WEB DESK: The ICC is expected to respond soon to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to move their 2026 T20 World Cup matches from...
Wildfires in south Argentina rip through nearly 15,000 hectares, threatening communities
WEB DESK: Forest fires in southern Argentina have devastated over 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) within a week, according to local authorities. However, some respite arrived...
Presidnet signs Islamabad local govt ordinance into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari formally enacted the Islamabad Local Government Ordinance on Monday, marking its immediate implementation. The ordinance outlines the creation of three...
KP CM Afridi criticizes treatment received from Sindh government in address to the SHCBA
KARACHI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi voiced his frustration over being unable to meet his party leader, Imran Khan, stating that no one paid...
‘Indian Idol 3’ Winner Prashant Tamang Dies Of Heart Attack
WEB DESK: Singer and actor Prashant Tamang, winner of Indian Idol Season 3, passed away on Sunday at 43 in New Delhi. Reports indicate he...
Pakistan achieving notable advancements in global economic collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is making significant progress in global economic partnerships due to the reform-oriented vision and investor-friendly strategy of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The...
Nation stands united in its unwavering commitment to fully eliminate terrorism, says Attaullah
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has pledged that no space will be given to terrorist elements to propagate their narrative or ideology....
President Zardari is set to commence an official visit to Bahrain on January 13
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled for an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from January 13 to 16, 2026. Accompanied by a...
Six cops martyred as IED explosion targets police vehicle in northwestern Pakistan
WEB DESK: Six police officers tragically lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near an armored vehicle in the Tank district of...
Lahore High Court declines to halt the implementation of kite flying regulations
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday reviewed a petition challenging the newly introduced Kite Flying Act 2025 but chose not to halt its implementation...
India’s Relations with Bangladesh Strain Ahead of Elections
WEB DESK: Political tensions between India and Bangladesh have escalated from diplomatic disputes to trade restrictions and now a brewing sports boycott. Relations, tied by...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge to record-breaking levels
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan and globally experienced a significant surge on Monday, pushing the value of the precious metal to record-breaking levels. As reported...
Karachi cold spell to continue, high alert issued for dense fog in Punjab; Met Office
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has firmly dismissed claims circulating about an extreme cold wave expected later this month, urging the public to avoid relying on...
Pakistan-Sri Lanka second T20I, Rain delays toss
WEB DESK: Rain has delayed the toss for second T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on...
Airlines Cancel Dozens of Flights Between Gulf States and Iran Amid Protests
WEB DESK: Flight cancellations surged on Friday between Gulf states and Iran, with at least 42 services grounded amid ongoing unrest in Iran. Flydubai scrapped...
Dr. Yasmin Rashid challenges May 9 sentences in Lahore High Court
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid submitted appeals to the Lahore High Court on Friday, contesting her convictions in three distinct cases linked...