JI declare protest sit-ins in Karachi from tomorrow
KARACHI: Ameer Jamaat Islami announced protest sit-ins at 13 points in Karachi to press against dumper incidents, e-challans and other city issues. Secretary JI Taufeequddin...
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Goods transporters call off strike after successful negotiations with authorities
KARACHI: The nationwide strike by goods transporters has officially been called off following fruitful discussions with the government, Sources indicate that the Transporters Alliance has...
Four Senior NCCIA Officials Resign, Effective from November 20
LAHORE: In the wake of recent allegations involving YouTuber Ducky Bhai, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has accepted the resignations of four of...
Dar holds talks with Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, on Wednesday. ...
Elderly man drowns after falling into nullah in Karachi’s korangi area
KARACHI: An elderly man tragically lost his life after falling into a drainage nullah in the Zaman Town neighborhood of Korangi, authorities confirmed on Wednesday....
Maryam Nawaz reaffirme to provide affordable bread, flour to masses
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to provide affordable bread and flour to the masses of Pakistan specially across...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches “Laptop Scheme 2025” to empower youth across KP
HARIPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025 during a ceremony at the University of Haripur on Wednesday, emphasizing...
Karachi Police conduct security review for chinese community under DIG south
KARACHI: A top-level security review session was convened on Wednesday to evaluate and reinforce safety measures for Chinese nationals residing in Karachi, chaired by DIG...
Murtaza Wahab highlights the role of modern waste management in urban governance
KARACHI: A major milestone in advancing waste management infrastructure within Karachi’s largest industrial zone has been achieved through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Government-Transporters negotiations conclude successfully, strike expected to end soon
KARACHI: Key negotiations between the government and transportation stakeholders have reached a positive conclusion. According to a transport leader, the government demonstrated flexibility on several...
Pakistan, EU sign declaration to advance Karachi Sewage Project
KARACHI: Pakistan and the European Investment Bank have formalized their partnership to push forward the Karachi sewage water project through a new declaration. The agreement...
Over 50,000 Pakistanis deported for begging this year, NA committee told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights was briefed on Wednesday that more than 50,000 Pakistanis have been deported for...
UAE minister of tolerance lands in Pakistan
KHAIRPUR: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Qadanwari, District Khairpur, amid warm...
KP govt removes experience requirement for civil judge appointment
PESHAWAR: In a significant development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the removal of the mandatory two-year legal experience criterion for the appointment of civil...
PIA privatization enters final stages
KARACHI: The privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has entered its final phase. According to sources, officials from all four consortiums held a meeting...
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Karachi, Balochistan
QUETTA: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Karachi and Balochistan late Monday night, triggering widespread panic among residents. The...
Will OpenAI emerge as the next tech titan or follow Netscape’s path to obscurity?
WEB DESK: Three years after ChatGPT catapulted OpenAI into global prominence as the leader in artificial intelligence, the landscape has shifted. Competitors have narrowed the...
List of the world’s wealthiest families released, Including 3 Arab families in the Top 5
WEB DESK: Bloomberg, an international financial magazine, has published the list of the “World’s Richest Families 2025,” featuring the top 25 wealthiest families globally. According...
Balochistan plans to adopt hydroponics technology to revamp agriculture
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced plans to implement hydroponics farming methods as part of its efforts to modernize the province’s agricultural sector. ...
Explosion reported on railway line near Jacobabad. Shikarpur
SHIKARPUR: Authorities confirmed that a minor explosion took place on the railway track situated between Jacobabad and Shikarpur, close to the Humayun area. The incident...
JUI Chief announces political rally in Karachi on Dec 22
KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday announced that an important gathering of representatives from different schools of thought, along with leaders...
Presidents, PM express sorrow Over passing of Manzoor Wattoo
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound sorrow over the passing of senior politician Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo. In...
Sindh Police launch crackdown on unauthorized number plates to curb E-Challan evasion
KARACHI: The Sindh police have announced a targeted campaign to combat the use of illegal number plates, which are increasingly being used in Karachi to...
Punjab CM conduct draw for 720 affordable apartments for Industrial workers
LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has successfully organised a lottery for 720 newly constructed flats aimed at providing shelter to displaced industrial workers. Kicking off...
Under-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan secures semi-final spot with 70-run victory over UAE
DUBAI: Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asia Cup cricket competition by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 70 runs. In their...
13 Indian backed terrorists eliminated by forces in KP
PESHAWAR: Thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of khwarij,...
Anti-Pakistan propaganda exposed after Sydney attack
ISLAMABAD: Following the Sydney attack, a coordinated campaign to malign Pakistan has been exposed, with propaganda narratives proving to be false and misleading. Indian media...
NDMA issues alert as rain, snowfall forecast across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted widespread rain and snowfall in several regions of the country, with the spell expected to continue until...
India beat Pakistan by 90 runs in U-19 Asia Cup
DUBAI: India’s Under-19 team outclassed Pakistan by 90 runs in the fifth match of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Cricket Academy. Set a...
Christian martyrs remembered as governor, Quetta corps commander attend ceremony
QUETTA: A Christmas commemorative event was organized in Quetta to honour the martyrs from the Christian community of Balochistan. The ceremony was attended by Governor...
Australia: mass shooting leaves 10 dead, 12 wounded at Sydney beach
SYDNEY: A deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has left at least 10 people dead and 12 others injured after gunmen opened fire on civilians....
PS-9 Shikarpur by-election: voting continues under tight security
SHIKARPUR: Voting is underway for the by-election in the PS-9 Garhi Yaseen constituency of Shikarpur, ARY News reported on Sunday. Polling started at 8:00 am...
Manhunt underway after deadly shooting at Brown University
WEB DESK: Authorities launched a massive search after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island left two students dead and nine others injured, officials...
China eyes solar panel manufacturing investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese delegation led by Group Chairman Wang Jianbin met with Minister for the Board of Investment (BoI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, to discuss...
Israel approves legal status for 19 West Bank settlements
WEB DESK: Israel’s parliament has passed a measure recognizing 19 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank as legal, a decision that prompted swift criticism...
Punjab assembly seeks reduction in driving licence age to 16
LAHORE: A resolution has been presented in the Punjab Assembly proposing a cut in the legal age for obtaining a driving licence from 18 to...
Bus–Trailer crash on motorway claims life of hostess, injures 14
KHANEWAL: One woman lost her life and at least 14 others were injured after a passenger bus crashed into a trailer near the Makhdoom Pur...
Sultan Golden sets two new world records in Quetta
QUETTA: Pakistan’s celebrated car stunt expert Sultan Golden has once again brought international recognition to the country by achieving two new world records in Quetta....
Islamabad performs its first-ever robotic surgery successfully
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has achieved a major breakthrough in the medical field with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery. The landmark procedure was performed...
NJPMC pledges judicial reforms to rnhance capacity, speed up justice delivery
ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to overhauling judicial processes, with a focus on strengthening institutions, improving accountability, and...
Army dominates 35th national games as grand finale held in Karachi
KARACHI: The 35th National Games came to an impressive close in Karachi on Saturday, marked by a vibrant closing ceremony and an outstanding overall performance...
Traffic constable in Karachi claims assault by Senior Officer
KARACHI: A traffic police constable has alleged that he was physically assaulted and publicly humiliated by a senior officer at the Mehmoodabad Traffic Section, sparking...
Pakistan army fully alert to internal, external threats: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army remains completely vigilant against both...
Wanted suspect Bilal Abbas killed in Police encounter in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A suspect described as a highly dangerous criminal was killed during what police termed an encounter with the Punjab Police’s Crime Control Department (CCD),...
PM Shehbaz warns of renewed terror threat linked to Afghanistan
ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday cautioned that militant activity is once again gaining momentum from Afghan territory, calling on the global community to...
Pakistan, seven other nations reaffirm the crucial role of UNRWA in protecting Palestinian refugees’ rights
WEB DESK: On Friday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE issued a joint statement emphasizing the...
Establishment division nominates 46 grade 20 officers for 124th national management course
ISLAMABAD: In line with the federal government’s mandate that participation in the National Management Course is essential for the promotion of officers from Grade 20...
Pakistan virtual assets regulatory authority grants NOC to Binance , HTX
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Binance and HTX. According to the Pakistan Crypto Council’s statement, these NOCs...
PM Shehbaz Sharif urges dialogue, diplomacy to resolve conflicts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the importance of peaceful dispute resolution through constructive dialogue and diplomatic efforts. His remarks came during an international...
Pakistan Navy wraps Up 8th maritime security workshop in Lahore
LAHORE: The Pakistan Navy’s 8th Maritime Security Workshop successfully concluded at the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore. The event was attended by Chairman Senate...