“Avatar: Fire and Ash” surpasses $1 billion globally after 18 days
WEB DESK: James Cameron’s sci-fi epic “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office revenue, marking the director’s...
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Venezuela’s Maduro faces first US court appearance after capture
WEB DESK: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted leader, appeared in a New York court facing drug charges after a dramatic U.S. operation led to his capture...
Punjab remains open for students from across Pakistan, Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that the Punjab government is set to distribute laptops and bicycles to more than 100,000 students, emphasizing the importance...
Russia advises its citizens against traveling to Venezuela
WEB DESK: Russia’s Embassy in Caracas on Monday issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Venezuela “unless absolutely necessary.” The advisory,...
Deepika Padukone shares a significant update on her 40th birthday
WEB DESK: Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40th birthday by launching “The OnSet Program”, a platform designed to support young creative talent pursuing careers in India’s...
Another UOL Student Attempts Suicide
LAHORE: A tragic incident occurred at the University of Lahore on Monday when a 21-year-old female student allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from the fourth...
Karachi court grants bail to Armaghan in an illegal call centre case
KARACHI: A local court in Karachi has granted bail to Armaghan, accused in the Mustafa Aamir murder case, who also faces charges under the Prevention...
PSX hits historic high as KSE-100 crosses 183,000 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has maintained its impressive momentum on Monday, setting new records due to a positive market trend. On the first...
Gold prices in Pakistan surges by Rs 9,200 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan saw one of the biggest surges ever in both global and Pakistani markets on Monday. According to the...
Jamia Ashrafia head Maulana Ashrafi passes away
LAHORE: Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi, head of Jamia Ashrafia and a prominent Islamic scholar, passed away after a prolonged illness, drawing condolences from political and...
Ten convicted for online harassment of France’s first lady
WEB DESK- A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she...
President pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 98th birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has paid homage to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the occasion of his ninety-eighth birth anniversary today. In a message,...
Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast
WEB DESK: The Bangladesh government has implemented an indefinite ban on broadcasting the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing public interest and security concerns, as reported...
Security agencies foils major terrorist plot in Karachi, over 2,000 kg Explosives recovered
KARACHI: Security agencies successfully thwarted a major terrorist plot in Karachi, seizing over four tons of explosives during a covert operation in the Baldia Town...
Pakistan, 7 other Muslim-majority nations issue joint statement on Gaza
Eight Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, expressed concern on Friday over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, worsened by harsh weather. They called for swift efforts to...
I&B Ministry India asks Dhurandhar makers to remove or mute word ‘Baloch’
WEB DESK: Indian audiences watching “Dhurandhar” in 2026 are now seeing a slightly altered version of the period spy thriller after pressure from the Baloch...
Gold prices in Pakistan see their first increase of 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp rise on Friday in both international and Pakistani markets after four consecutive sessions of increases. As reported by the...
Balochistan Launches Pink Bus Service for Women, Students
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has introduced Pink Bus Service for women and female students as part of its New Year initiatives to provide safe,...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WEB DESK: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States stands ready to intervene if Iran resorts to shooting or violently suppressing...
Karachi gets new Police Chief
KARACHI: The Sindh government has designated Azad Khan, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), as the new Karachi police chief....
PSX continues its remarkable upward trajectory, surpasses 179,000-point mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its remarkable upward momentum on Friday, bolstered by increasing investor optimism amidst signs of easing inflation within the...
Ambreen Jan appointed as PEMRA chairperson
ISLAMABAD: Ambreen Jan, former Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...
Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to One-China policy, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its strong ties with China, reiterating its commitment to the One-China policy and supporting China’s stance on Taiwan. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...
Australia’s first muslim cricketer Usman Khawaja announces retirement
WEB DESK: Usman Khawaja, notable as Australia’s first Muslim cricketer, has declared his retirement from international cricket. The veteran player revealed that the upcoming fifth...
Adil Raja, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, and Wajahat Saeed receive life imprisonment sentences
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced five individuals to multiple life terms in a landmark case addressing acts of digital terrorism targeting state institutions On May...
Daughter of Former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan Dies in Traffic Accident in US
WEB DESK: Dr. Faiqa Noor Khan, daughter of former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan, passed away in a car accident in Dinwiddie County, Virginia,...
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
WEB DESK: At least nine people have died, and over 200 have been hospitalized in Indore, central India, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated...
Finance Minister commends FBR for achieving record tax collection in December 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for attaining the highest-ever tax collection in the nation’s history during...
2025, An year of crises for India; Financial Times
WEB DESK: A report from the Financial Times portrays 2025 as a turbulent year for India, marked by military friction with Pakistan, economic vulnerabilities, currency...
Jackie chan Says Gaza child’s words made him cry ” Children there dont grow up”
WEB DESK: Hollywood icon and martial arts legend Jackie Chan was deeply moved after watching a powerful video that revealed the harsh realities faced by...
Gold prices continue to drop for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a decline for the third successive day in both international and local markets....
Pakistan urges India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi urged India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty during a weekly media briefing. The Pakistani Indus...
Monkeypox cases on the rise in Lahore, Mayo Hospital reports 21 monkeypox cases in six months
LAHORE: Over the past six months, 21 monkeypox cases have been reported at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Hospital authorities confirmed none of the patients had recent...
Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities, civilian prisoners
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan and India conducted the exchange of prisoner lists and nuclear installations in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. This...
Punjab slashes public transport fares following a drop in fuel prices
LAHORE: Public transport fares have been reduced across Punjab following a recent decline in petrol and diesel prices, bringing much-needed relief to commuters traveling between...
PM orders all ministries to fast-track investment recommendations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to promptly prepare recommendations for domestic and foreign investment and development projects related to their respective...
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi appointed as coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States and Interfaith Harmony
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, has been designated as the coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States, and Interfaith...
‘Many dead and injured’ in blast at bar in Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
WEB DESK: An explosion at a bar in the upscale Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed several lives and left many injured, according to...
PSX starts 2026 on a high note as the KSE-100 surpasses the 176,000 mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year with strong bullish momentum, pushing the KSE-100 index up by 2,036.49 points to 176,090.81, from...
Babar Azam’s spectacular half-century powers Sydney Sixers to triumph over Melbourne Renegades.
WEB DESK: Babar Azam delivered a stunning half-century to lead the Sydney Sixers to a commanding six-wicket triumph over the Melbourne Renegades in Thursday’s Big...
Yasmin Rashid plans to challenge election tribunal’s decision on NA-130 in court
LAHORE: PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has decided to challenge the election tribunal’s verdict on NA-130 in court. Sources reveal that she consulted extensively with...
PMD forcasts dry weather, cold nights for Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi weather is expected to remain dry over the next 24 hours, with cooler conditions likely during the night, according to the Pakistan Meteorological...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York, takes his oath on historic Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. The first Muslim and South...
Nine killed, several injured as passenger van collides with university bus in Jhang
LAHORE: A tragic traffic accident occurred on Faisalabad Road near Killi Faqiran in Jhang on Wednesday, claiming nine lives and leaving several others injured. According...
Rajab Butt case: Karachi lawyers booked over SHO assault
KARACHI: Police in Karachi have filed a case against a group of lawyers accused of assaulting a (SHO) during a heated confrontation tied to the...
Dar set to visit Beijing to co-chair Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China on January 4, 2026, to co-chair the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’...
Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross split after 9 years together
WEB DESK: American actor and director Mel Gibson and his partner of nine years, Rosalind Ross, have ended their relationship, as confirmed by a representative...
Ayaz Sadiq meets Indian foreign minister Jaishankar in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD: In an uncommon display of diplomacy following the May conflict between Pakistan and India, senior leaders from both nations encountered one another in Dhaka...
Ayaz Sadiq pays a visit to Khaleda Zia’s residence to offer condolences
WEB DESK: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq visited the residence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday. During his visit, he...
Bangladesh first female PM Khaleda Zia’s funeral today
WEB DESK: Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, will be laid to rest in Dhaka today. Funeral prayers will take place near Parliament House,...