How 2.37 million Pakistani freelancers earned $557 million in six months?
ISLAMABAD: For years, Pakistan’s greatest export was thought to be hidden beneath the soil or tied up in factories. But recent numbers suggest otherwise: our...
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Gold rates in Pakistan climb on Feb 25, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, tracking gains in the global market. According to figures released by the All...
Pakistan, Arab, European nations criticize Israeli actions in West Bank
WEB DESK: A broad coalition of Islamic, Arab and European countries has strongly condemned what they described as Israel’s unlawful measures in the occupied West...
Vlogger detained after filming Imran Khan’s convoy
RWALPINDI: Authorities in Rawalpindi have taken a social media activist into custody for allegedly recording the convoy of former prime minister Imran Khan during his...
Six family members gunned down in Turbat home attack
TURBAT: At least six people from the same family were killed and three others wounded when unidentified assailants stormed a house and opened fire in...
17 fatalities during basant, LHC Informed
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court was informed on Wednesday that 17 people died in Lahore during the recent Basant festival, according to a report submitted...
Trump accuses Iran of pursuing Long-Range missiles, reviving nuclear efforts
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday alleged that Iran is working to develop missiles capable of striking the United States and claimed that Tehran...
Modi visits Israel amid rising US–Iran tensions
WEBDESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Israel for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, as tensions escalate between...
England clinches T20 World Cup semi-final spot with win over Pakistan
WEB DESK: Harry Brook’s century guides England to victory by two wickets, securing their place in the semi-finals England confirmed their qualification for the ICC...
President Zardari issues three-month ultimatum for Karachi’s development
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has issued a stern warning to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, demanding urgent...
Imran Khan’s sister Noreen injured after fall at Rawalpindi construction site
RAWALPINDI: Noreen, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, was injured after slipping and falling at an under-construction sewerage project near Dahgal Naka in...
T20 World Cup Super 8: Pakistan sets target of 165 runs for England
BANGLORE: In the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, Pakistan has set a target of 165 runs for England. The match is being played...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to enhance defense, economic relations with Qatar
DOHA: During his ongoing two-day official visit to Doha, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to bolstering defense partnerships and broadening bilateral cooperation with...
Islamabad airport achieves Pakistan’s first fully cashless facility
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad International Airport has officially become Pakistan’s first airport to operate entirely on a cashless payment system, representing a significant advancement in digital infrastructure...
Imran Khan receives bail in six cases, Bushra Bibi in two
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the leader of PTI, has been granted bail in six different cases, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, has secured bail in two...
Gold price Surges by Rs3,000 Per Tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend, registering a significant increase. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price...
PSX remains under pressure amid tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued to face selling pressure on Tuesday, although a late-session recovery helped pare earlier losses as bargain hunters entered...
PM Shehbaz’s Moscow visit: A strategic turn in Pakistan–Russia relations
MOSCOW: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to Moscow from March 2 to 5 is more than a routine diplomatic engagement; it represents a calculated...
FIA detain advertising firm CFO in 9mln Dirham illegal transfer case
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi Zone has uncovered a major hawala/hundi network involving the illegal transfer of 9 million UAE dirhams (approximately Rs735...
Senior police officer among multiple fatalities in Kohat mobile attack
KOHAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a deadly militant assault on Tuesday, several police personnel, including a senior officer, were killed after gunmen targeted a police mobile...
Ambulance carrying wounded security personnel set ablaze in Karak terror attack
KARAK: In a horrifying act of brutality, militants attacked and set fire to a rescue ambulance carrying injured personnel of the Federal Constabulary in the...
Karachi placed on high alert amid fresh terror threats
KARACHI: Sindh Police has placed Karachi on high alert after receiving fresh intelligence reports warning of potential security threats in the metropolis. Inspector General (IG)...
CTD foils terror plot, detain alleged female suicide bomber from DI Khan
D.I.KHAN: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has thwarted a planned terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan, detaining a woman suspected of preparing for a suicide mission....
England beats Sri Lanka by 51 runs in Super Eight T20 WC clash
WEB DESK: England cricket team powered to a commanding 51-run win over the Sri Lanka national cricket team in their opening Super Eight fixture of...
MQM’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui criticizes PPP over “Artificial Majority” in Sindh
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of governing Sindh through what he called an...
NASA considers rolling back artemis II rocket after helium flow issue
WEB DESK: NASA is weighing the possibility of returning the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center...
Priyanka Chopra channels high-fashion pirate chic, did she just outshine captain hook?
WEBDESK: Priyanka Chopra Jonas serving villain energy at ‘The Bluff’s’ LA premiere, Priyanka Chopra had Los Angeles doing a double take Thursday night. The global...
Somalia advances negotiations with Pakistan over 24 JF-17 thunder jets
WEB DESK: Somalia has moved closer to finalizing a major defense agreement with Pakistan for the acquisition of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft,...
Punjab steps up crackdown on illegal Afghan nationals, 16 arrested
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have intensified search-and-comb operations across Islamabad and several cities in Punjab as part of an ongoing campaign against illegally residing Afghan nationals. Joint...
Pakistan, 13 Nations denounce US envoy’s remarks backing Israeli territorial expansion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joined 13 other countries in condemning remarks made by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, after he appeared to endorse the idea of...
Veteran poet Syed Salman Gilani passes away at 74
LAHORE: Naat reciter and religious speaker Syed Salman Gilani died on Saturday at the age of 74 after battling prolonged health complications, his family confirmed....
Pakistan launches targeted strikes on militant camps along Afghan border
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conducted intelligence-based, precision airstrikes on seven militant camps along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, targeting hideouts linked to Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK), its affiliates, and...
Global poll finds majority across 58 nations hold negative view of Netanyahu
WEB DESK: A recent international survey conducted by Gallup International Association shows that a majority of respondents in 58 countries have an unfavorable opinion of...
Sindh govt plans expansion of Bus fleet to strengthen Karachi’s transport system
KARACHI: In a move aimed at easing commuting challenges in the metropolis, the Sindh government has decided to add more buses to Karachi’s public transport...
SHC directs end to tanker system, orders pipeline water supply in Karachi
KARACHI: The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday emphasized that Karachi’s reliance on water tankers must come to an end, directing...
Gold price surge by Rs 7,100 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant rise on Saturday, February 21, 2026. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA)....
SC rules blocking CNIC to enforce court decree Is unlawful
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set aside a ruling of the Sindh High Court that had ordered the blocking of a citizen’s Computerised...
Pakistan reiterates oppose to expansion of permanent seats in UN security council
WEB DESK: Pakistan has once again rejected proposals to expand the category of permanent members in the UN Security Council (UNSC), warning that such a...
Two soldiers, including Lt Col, martyred in Bannu operation: ISPR
BANNU: Pakistan’s security forces killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bannu District, while two personnel including a lieutenant colonel were martyred after...
Syed Peer Muhammad Shah reappointed as DIG traffic Karachi
KARACHI: Just weeks after being transferred, Syed Peer Muhammad Shah has been reinstated as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Karachi, according to a notification issued...
Trump slams Supreme Court, announces fresh 10% global tariff
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reacted angrily after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that he does not have unilateral authority to impose...
Pak vs NZ: weather outlook ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 showdown
COLOMBO: Cricket fans are gearing up for an electrifying T20 World Cup Super Eight contest between Pakistan and New Zealand, scheduled for 6:30pm at the...
U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates President Trump’s Tariff Measures
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump’s tariff measures unconstitutional. According to reports, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled to overturn President...
ATC approves bail to 30 JI workers in Karachi
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi has approved bail for 30 Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) members, each on surety bonds of Rs30,000. The bail applications were...
5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP
iSLAMABAD: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck parts of northern Pakistan on Friday, with tremors felt in the federal capital and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials...
Justice (Retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal takes oath as AJK Chief Election Commissioner
MUZAFFARABAD: Justice (Retired) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal officially took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during a formal swearing-in ceremony...
Shehbaz affirms Pakistan to collaborate with Board of Peace on Gaza initiative
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States have committed to strengthening their bilateral trade, economic ties, and cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. This understanding was reached during...
PTI leadership rejects ‘Release Force’ proposal for Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: The senior leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) along with the Leader of the Opposition have collectively dismissed the idea of establishing a “release force”...
Pakistan’s poverty rate rises by 7% over seven years amid inflation, flood disasters
ISLAMABAD: After a hiatus of seven years, the Ministry of Planning has unveiled a new poverty assessment, revealing a concerning escalation in poverty across Pakistan....
President Zardari to address Parliament on March 2
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to summon a joint sitting of Parliament on March 2 to formally inaugurate the new parliamentary year. According to...