Pakistan, IMF to begin $7 billion loan review talks today
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the review of the $7 billion loan program will commence today. According to details,...
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Kabul, a city of five million, is grappling with widespread poverty and unemployment
KABUL: Many people including women and children begging on the streets due to poverty and unemployment. According to the detail, many people, including women and...
FIFA lifts ban as Pakistan set to return to international football
WEB DESK: The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has lifted the ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), following the successful constitutional amendments. According...
Traffic accident involving heavy vehicle claims another life in Karachi
KARACHI: A man was killed in a traffic accident in Karachi on Sunday, as fatalities involving heavy vehicles continue to rise in the metropolis, police...
Inflation rate drops from 38% to 3% in Pakistan: Says Rana Sanaullah
FAISALABAD: Prime Minister’s adviser and senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has claimed that Pakistan’s inflation rate has dropped significantly from 38% to just 3% Speaking...
SFJ holds car rally in Fresno, promotes March 23 Khalistan referendum
WEB DESK: The pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) organized a large-scale car rally in Fresno, Califorinia, where participants chanted anti-India slogans and protested Indian...
Sahulat Bazaars established in Gujranwala, Wazirabad
GUJRANWALA: As part of the CM Ramadan Relief Program, convenience markets (Sahulat Bazars) have been established in Gujranwala and Wazirabad. According to the Deputy Commissioner,...
Champions Trophy: India Defeats New Zealand by 44 Runs
DUBAI: The match between India and New Zealand was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the Kiwis won the toss and decided to...
Power Minister calls on PM in Lahore
LAHORE: Minister of Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Shareef in Lahore. According to detail, the Minister of Power Sardaar...
China’s DeepSeek claims theoretical cost-profit ratio of 545pc per day
BEIJING: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on Saturday disclosed some cost and revenue data related to its hit V3 and R1 models, claiming a theoretical cost-profit...
Several mega events organized in Baluchistan
QUETTA: The civil administration and the Pakistan Army jointly organized several mega events in Baluchistan successfully over the past three months. These include Jhal Magsi...
SNGPL issues new schedule for gas supply during Ramadan
KARACHI: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued a new schedule for the supply of gas to different parts of Lahore during Sehri...
Failure to Control Inflation: Iranian Parliament Dismisses Finance Minister
TEHRAN: Due to inflation and the devaluation of the Iranian rial, the Iranian Parliament has voted to remove Finance Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati from his position...
New Zealand restrict India to 249 in Champions Trophy clash
DUBAI: New Zealand restricted India to 249 in the final group-stage game of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. According to detail, India scored 249-9 in...
Sharjeel Memon distributes solar equipment in Tandojam
TANDOJAM: The Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon distributed solar equipment among beneficiaries of the Sindh Solar Energy Project in Tandojam. Speaking on the occasion,...
First phase of ceasefire between Hamas, Israel completed
GAZA: The first phase of the ceasefire, which has been ongoing since January 19, has been completed. In this phase, a swap took place between...
Training is cornerstone of soldier’s professional growth: COAS Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday visited Bahawalpur Cantonment, where he was briefed on the operational preparedness and training activities...
Security alert at mosques, other worship places in Punjab as Ramazan begins
LAHORE: Security has been tightened across Punjab during Ramadan, with mosques and other places of worship placed under high alert. Punjab Police Inspector General (IG)...
Punjab govt approves project of expansion of Murree’s Mall Road
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given approval for the expansion of Murree’s Mall Road. She granted the approval in Lahore on Saturday....
Kurdish fighters declare ceasefire with Turkiye after 40 years of armed struggle
WEB DESK: Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkiye following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to...
Holy month of Ramadan starting in Pakistan from tomorrow
LAHORE: Holy month of Ramadan is commencing in Pakistan from Sunday. With the commencement of Ramadan, people are gearing up for a month of spiritual growth,...
President, PM extend Ramadan greetings to nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued on Saturday messages to the nation, extending their heartfelt greetings for the blessed month...
Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra announce pregnancy in sweet post
WEB DESK: Bollywood stars, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, have announced their pregnancy via sweet social media post. The couple, who tied the knot on...
CTD detains 20 alleged terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Punjab
LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department has arrested 20 alleged terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations in different cities of Punjab. A CTD spokesperson said the operations...
Gold price decreases by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.500 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, after the Rs.500 decrease, the price...
Death anniversary of Ejaz Durrani being observed today
GUJRAT: Fourth death anniversary of renowned film actor, director and producer Ejaz Durrani is being observed today. He was born in Gujrat in 1935. Ijaz...
Elon Musk welcomes another child, now father to 14
WEB DESK: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has welcomed his fourth child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, expanding his family to 14 children. The announcement came...
Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal’s X account hacked
WEB DESK: Shreya Ghoshal became distressed after her X account was hacked and informed her followers about it through a post on the social media...
Punjab Govt decides to launch special buses for women in rural areas
LAHORE: Punjab government has decided in principle to launch special buses for women in rural areas. The decision to this effect was made at a...
South Africa qualify for Champions Trophy semi-final spot as England bundled out for 179
KARACHI: The Marco Jansen-led bowling attack propelled South Africa to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after restricting England to a modest total of 179...
Pakistan making progress in every field: Talal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Talal Chaudhry on Thursday said that government is making progress in every field due to full support of the...
President, PM commend forces for killing 6 Khwarij in NW
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for killing six Khwarij in North Waziristan District on Friday....
PM announces to give Rs.5000 per family across the country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister announces to give 5,000 rupees per family to 4 million deserving individuals under the Ramadan Package. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and...
PSX witnesses negative trend, KSE-100 loses 532 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with a bearish trend on Friday, as the KSE-100 index shed 532 points. The 100-Index of the Pakistan...
6 terrorists eliminate by security forces in North Waziristan
N.WAZIRISTAN: Security forces killed at least six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said...
Petroleum product prices likely to reduce for next 15 days
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy proposal has been made to reduce the price of diesel and Petrol. According to sources in the Ministry of Energy, a...
Australia secured place in semi-final in CT 2025
LAHORE: Australia secured their place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after their crucial clash against Afghanistan was washed out due to rain at...
PM vows to further improve economic indicators
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will continue to work tirelessly to further improve economic indicators in the coming years. Talking to...
Domestic LPG cylinder price reduced
ISLAMABAD: The price of the domestic LPG cylinder has been reduced, and a notification has been issued. According to a notification issued by the Oil...
Ramadan 2025 begins: Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has declared Saturday, March 1, as the first day of Ramadan after the crescent Moon was spotted on Friday evening. The announcement...
Rana Tanveer launches Ramzan Relief Package in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has launched the Ramzan Relief Package. Speaking after the launch of the package at the Utility...
Water tanker crushes motorcyclist to death in Karachi
KARACHI: On Karachi’s University Road water tanker crushed motorcyclist to death at the spot. As per details, the incident occurred near Safari Park where a...
Gold price further decreased by Rs.2500 per tola
KARACHI: On the last business day of the month, the price of gold in the country decreased further by Rs.2500 per tola According to the...
Three police personnel robbed at gunpoint in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Three police personnel were robbed at gunpoint by armed dacoits in Peshawar. The incident occurred at the Budhni road where the robbers, wielding guns,...
JCP meeting convened for LHC judges’ appointments
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is set to convene tomorrow to deliberate on appointment of additional judges to the Lahore High Court (LHC)....
Electricity prices likely to down Rs.2 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Consumers of government distribution companies may soon receive relief as electricity prices are expected to decrease by more than Rs2 per unit. The National...
Creation of small provinces crucial to eliminate inequality: Mian Amer
ISLAMABAD: A roundtable conference on the establishment of new administrative units was held at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), bringing together politicians, lawyers, bureaucrats,...
Minor Decline in the PSX 100 Index
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange had a mixed day of trading today, with a slight decline in the 100 Index. At the end of the...
Petition filed in SC for national grand dialogue among key political figure
ISLAMABAD: A constitutional petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking the organization of a national grand dialogue under the supervision of the court....
Ahsan Iqbal upbeat about surpassing India’s economy
LAHORE: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed optimism about beating the economy of India. Expressing his thoughts in Lahore, Iqbal said: “We want to see the...