US-Based Baker hughes partners with OGDCL to enhance Oil, Gas output in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil and gas sector is set to receive a boost as Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a strategic partnership with...
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Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for children under 16
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution calling for restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, citing concerns over...
China donates State-of-the-Art fire, rescue vehicles to Pakistan to boost emergency readiness
ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance Pakistan’s disaster response and emergency services, China has announced the donation of 21 advanced fire and rescue vehicles worth...
Punjab introduces new pension initiatives, industrial relief measures
LAHORE: In a significant move towards pension reform, the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC) has sanctioned two innovative pension schemes for its employees, aiming to...
Fifth anniversary of Syed Ali Gilani’s martyrdom commemorated
WEB DESK: Kashmiris across the region and the diaspora observed the fifth anniversary of the passing of veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani today, paying...
IHC calls for cessation of unwarranted social isolation of PTI leader Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed ruling emphasizing that Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI leader Imran Khan, should not be...
Punjab minister Azma Bukhari’s daughter among CSS 2026 written exam qualifiers
LAHORE: Dr Wadiat Fatima, daughter of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari, has cleared the written examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2026, placing her...
Karachi police suspend two SHOs over crime, misconduct allegations
KARACHI: Karachi police authorities have suspended two Station House Officers (SHOs) over alleged poor performance, failure to maintain law and order and misconduct in their...
Security Forces neutralize 21 militants allegedly backed by India in Balochistan
QUETTA: Pakistan’s military announced on Tuesday that its security personnel have eliminated 21 militants in separate engagements across Balochistan. The operations took place overnight between...
Sindh extends Two-Year Tax incentives for electric vehicles, Bikes
KARACHI: The Sindh provincial government has announced a two-year extension of tax and registration benefits for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its ongoing initiative...
Gillani offers condolences to Norway over King Harald V’s death
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani visited the residence of Norway’s ambassador in Islamabad to express condolences over the death of King Harald V....
Pakistan assumes SCO chairmanship, sets focus on regional connectivity
BISHKEK: Pakistan has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the next year, pledging to focus its tenure on regional connectivity,...
Lahore rolls out anti-littering teams, e-challans to enforce cleanliness
LAHORE: The Lahore administration has launched a dedicated anti-littering campaign under the Suthra Punjab initiative, introducing enforcement squads and e-challans to curb waste dumping and...
Punjab delays notification of AI curriculum for primary classes
LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has yet to formally notify the Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum prepared for students from Grade 1 to Grade 5, delaying...
Pakistan inflation likely to cross 10% in August: Finance Division
ISLAMABAD: Consumer inflation in Pakistan is expected to return to double-digit territory in August, with the Finance Division projecting an annual increase of between 10%...
India uncovers illegal Mumbai warehouse altering expiry dates on food exports
MUMBAI: Indian food safety authorities have uncovered an illegal operation in Mumbai where expiry dates, manufacturing details and nutritional information were allegedly removed from packaged...
Sindh moves to keep mayors in office until next local polls
KARACHI: The Sindh government has initiated work on legislation that would allow mayors to remain in office after the expiry of their four-year local government...
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets top Turkish, Saudi officials in Istanbul
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings with Turkish and Saudi...
Body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq recovered from Spantik Peak
GILGIT: The body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr Asma Mushtaq, who died after suffering a critical high-altitude medical emergency on Spantik Mountain, has been recovered following...
PM Shehbaz urges SCO states to reject ‘weaponisation’ of water
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on regional countries to ensure that water is never used as a political weapon or an instrument of...
Bilawal Bhutto denies engagement, marriage rumors
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has dismissed reports regarding his engagement and marriage. In a video statement, Bilawal emphasized...
GHQ hosts commemoration celebrating 104th anniversary of Turkish Armed Forces victory day
RAWALPINDI: A commemorative event was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday to observe the 104th anniversary of Turkish Armed Forces Victory...
OGRA announces Rs4.33 increase in LPG prices for September
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a hike of Rs4.33 per kilogram in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for...
PIMS fire controversy: Senate, NA committees question CCTV footage authenticity
ISLAMABAD: The standing committees of both the Senate and National Assembly on health have expressed serious doubts over the CCTV footage related to the tragic...
Lung cancer radiation approach shows unexpected benefits for patient well-being
WEB DESK: A recent investigation into small-cell lung cancer has uncovered an encouraging discovery regarding patient quality of life. While a new immunotherapy drug did...
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler holds talks with Army Chief Asim Munir ahead of strategic panel summit
ANKARA: Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, as part of ongoing...
Pakistan braces for fresh rain spell as thunderstorms forecast through Sept 6
ISLAMABAD: A fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds is set to sweep across several parts of Pakistan from Monday as a western weather...
Maryam Nawaz meets newly-elected AJK Premier Iftikhar Gillani
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a meeting with Iftikhar Gillani, the newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), on...
PIA suspends flight attendant over unauthorized Items; Launches Investigation
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken disciplinary action against flight attendant Samera Aftab after authorities recovered a mobile phone and smartwatches from her belongings....
ISPR unveils new song celebrating Turkiye’s 104th victory day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has launched a new musical tribute titled “Do Dil, Ek Jaan” in honor of Turkiye’s 104th Victory Day celebrations....
Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak island
WEB DESK: Oil prices were trading more than 2% higher on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and...
Gold prices declines in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased on Monday, August 31, in line with a downward trend in international bullion prices amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. As...
PM Shehbaz lands in Bishkek for three-day Kyrgyzstan visit
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Bishkek on Monday for a three-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he will participate in key Shanghai Cooperation...
SC declines plea seeking urgent hearing on Imran Khan hospital transfer case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has turned down a request by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for an early hearing...
The Hague tribunal upholds Indus Waters Treaty, rejects India’s suspension claim
THE HAGUE: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between Pakistan and India remains in force, delivering a...
Pakistan, Russia move to launch pilot container train to boost regional trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to move ahead with a pilot container freight train as part of efforts to expand rail-based trade, improve regional...
Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia to hold first Makkah defence pact committee meeting in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee formed under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, on...
Iran detains Bulk Carrier over alleged oil dumping in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have detained a bulk carrier accused of releasing oil and industrial waste into the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday....
Punjab plans AI-Powered scanner to detect multiple diseases in minutes
LAHORE: Punjab is set to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical screening after Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif gave in-principle approval for...
Fire breaks out at shoe factory near Mian Munshi Hospital in Lahore
LAHORE: A major fire erupted at a shoe manufacturing factory near Mian Munshi Hospital in Lahore on Monday, triggering a swift response from Rescue 1122...
CDA launches crackdown on fire safety violations in Islamabad, seals three buildings
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed three major government buildings in Islamabad’s Blue Area, rather than five, following a swift crackdown on severe...
New Pims chief vows reforms after deaths of 14 newborns
ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) Dr Muhammad Salman has pledged to introduce measures aimed at preventing a...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye set for first meeting under joint defence pact
ISTANBUL: Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will meet in Istanbul on Monday for the first committee session following the signing of a...
Seven dead as rival groups clash over longstanding feud in Dadu
DADU: At least seven people were killed in an armed confrontation between two rival groups over an old dispute in Dadu district on Sunday, police...
Islamabad Police roll out roadside mechanic service through 1915 helpline
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police have rolled out a new “Mechanic on Wheels” service to provide motorists with quick assistance in case of roadside vehicle breakdowns...
Pakistan face uphill battle as England set 389-run target at Lord’s
LONDON: Pakistan were left facing a daunting chase at Lord’s after England were dismissed for 208 in their second innings, setting the visitors a target...
Qaiser Sindhu, Farah Gogi named in Gujranwala housing society case
GUJRANWALA: Police have registered a forgery case against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Qaiser Iqbal Sindhu, Farhat Shahzadi, commonly known as Farah Gogi, her husband...
Shocking video emerges of woman’s dumbbell attack in Karachi’s Khayaban-e-Bukhari
KARACHI: A fresh video has emerged showing a woman allegedly attacking another woman with a dumbbell during a dispute in Karachi’s Defence area, prompting police...
Punjab assembly unites to condemn extended power outages
LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Assembly has passed a resolution condemning the ongoing and prolonged electricity load shedding across the region, with all members supporting the...
Hania Aamir faces backlash after sharing joyful dance video amid national mourning
KARACHI: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has come under heavy criticism on social media after posting a lively dance clip while the nation is mourning several...