LHC orders crackdown on punjab University buses, addresses smog concerns
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to take action against Punjab University’s (PU) buses that are emitting smoke, in response to the...
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Field Marshal Asim Munir takes on dual role as COAS, CDF from Today
RAWALPINDI: Effective immediately, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will be officially recognized as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) alongside his existing role as Chief...
PIA privatization set for December 2025 as bidding process gets underway again
ISLAMABAD: The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is anticipated to occur in late December 2025, citing insider sources. Sources revealed that the initial bidding...
Pakistan States Ceasefire with Afghan Taliban ‘Not Holding’ Amid Ongoing Terror Incidents, FO Reports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan declared on Friday that the ceasefire with Afghanistan is currently not effective, citing persistent terrorist activities within Afghan territory. During his weekly media...
Remarkable multiple births in Swabi: Woman welcomes four healthy babies, community celebrates
SWABI: In a remarkable medical achievement, a woman at the Bacha Khan Medical Complex in Swabi has given birth to four children simultaneously. According to...
PTI Leaders Seek NA Speaker’s Assistance for Meeting with Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: A senior delegation from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) visited National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad on Friday, requesting his support to facilitate a...
Pakistan’s Measles & Rubella Outbreak: A Preventable Disaster Exposing Deep Systemic Flaws
ISLAMABAD: The recent surge in measles and rubella cases across Pakistan is more than just a public health concern, it is a stark indictment of...
Massive fire erupts at lahore Railway Station reservation office
LAHORE: A fire broke out at the Lahore Railway Station waiting hall, Platform # 2 on Friday afternoon, causing panic among passengers and staff. As...
Sikh Organization urges Pakistan to recruit sikhs into the Army in response to Indian defense minister’s remarks
WEB DESK: The international Sikh organization, Sikh for Justice, has dismissed Indian Defense Minister’s recent comments on Sindh as a bluff and has called on...
Drone attack at Tajikistan-Afghanistan border kills 3 Chinese citizens
WEB DESK: A drone strike near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border has resulted in the death of three Chinese nationals, Tajik authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to...
Train collision kills 11 China railway workers during seismic testing
BEIJING: In a tragic incident in Yunnan province, southwest China, a train struck railway workers early Thursday morning, resulting in 11 fatalities and two injuries,...
Security forces neutralize 22 terrorists in DI Khan IBO
D.I.KHAN: The Pakistani security apparatus announced the elimination of 22 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as part of a targeted intelligence-based operation (IBO)....
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan by 6 runs to reach final
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka have defeated Pakistan in a thrilling contest by six runs to claim the spot in the tri-nation series final on Thursday at...
Pakistan, Russia sign key MoUs during 10th intergovernmental cooperation meeting
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad hosted the 10th Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, which concluded today with the signing of several significant Memoranda of...
Pakistan secures unopposed victory at Oxford Union as India withdraws
LONDON: In a significant development in the academic and diplomatic arena, Pakistan has claimed an uncontested victory at the Oxford Union debate after the Indian...
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka sets target of 185 runs for Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: In the ongoing tri-nation T20 series, Sri Lanka has set a target of 185 runs for Pakistan. The match is being played at Rawalpindi...
Security forces remove over 82 square kilometers of landmines in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s security personnel have successfully cleared more than 82 square kilometers of landmines and explosive devices in ongoing counterterrorism efforts across the region....
UAE diplomat shoots down rumors of visa ban for Pakistanis
KARACHI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) diplomat has dismissed rumors suggesting that Pakistani nationals are being barred from obtaining visas, emphasizing that the consulate is...
Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in jail for corruption
DHAKA: Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison on corruption charges, the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission had...
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Pakistan wins toss, elects to field against Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI: In the tri-nation T20 series, Pakistan has won the toss and decided to field first against Sri Lanka. The match between Pakistan and Sri...
Global conference spotlights Sindh’s solid waste reforms
WEB DESK: Pakistan marked an important presence at the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, where Managing Director of the Sindh Solid...
Sindh Assembly collectively condemn of recent comments made by India’s Defence Minister regarding Sindh.
KARACHI: In a unanimous decision, the assembly adopted a resolution condemning the remarks as provocative, revisionist, and a misrepresentation of history. The resolution clearly states...
Deadly Attack at Hangu Police Checkpost claims three officers’ lives
HANGU: Three police officers were martyred in a gunfire attack at a police checkpost in Hangu. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Khan Zebi, the...
Fast bowler Muhammad Musa achieves historic double Hat-Trick in Quaid-e-Azam trophy
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Region’s fast bowler Muhammad Musa has made history by taking a double hat-trick in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-2025. During the final round of...
PM Shehbaz Sharif targets achieving $1 billion in bilateral trade B/W Pakistan, Bahrain over the next three years.
MANAMA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism about significantly boosting Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral trade, aiming to reach $1 billion within the next three years. During...
NA Speaker denies rumors of Balochistan CM Bugti’s Ouster
ISLAMABAD: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly, on Wednesday dismissed claims suggesting the removal of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, emphasizing...
Justice (R) Yar Muhammad sworn in as caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan
G.BALTISTAN: Justice (R) Yar Muhammad officially took the oath as the Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan today in Gilgit. The swearing-in ceremony took place at...
CM Sindh calls on Canadian investors in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has invited Canadian investors to avail the vast investment opportunities in Sindh. Talking to the Canadian...
KP CM to meet PTI founder tomorrow in Adiala Jail
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi will meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail. As per detail, as the day is...
ADB grants $48 million for water resources development in Baluchistan
WEB DESK: The Asian Development Bank has approved an additional $48 million loan for the Baluchistan water resources development sector project. According to ADB press...
Tosha Khana II case hearing scheduled for tomorrow at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: The second hearing of the Tosha Khana case is set to take place tomorrow at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The session will be presided...
European Parliament passes resolution to raise minimum social media age to 16
WEB DESK: The European Parliament has passed a resolution recommending that the minimum age for social media usage be set at 16 years. According to...
Punjab Mass Transit Authority reveals routes, fares for Murree Glass Train
LAHORE: The Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) has unveiled the first official details of the highly anticipated Murree Glass Train, a project aimed at transforming...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia conclude successful ‘Al-Battar II’ military exercise
TABUK: The Pakistan Army and Saudi Arabian armed forces have wrapped up the joint military drill, Al-Battar II, According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
Punjab govt impose heavy fines under new traffic ordinance
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has imposed heavy fine over Punjab citizens on Violating one-way traffic rules may result in six months’ imprisonment or fine...
FBR decides to audit high-earning doctors, beauty parlours
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to audit high earning professionals in major cities, including doctors and operators of beauty parlours. According...
Karachi Kings, Islamabad United extend franchise rights for the next ten years
ISLAMABAD: In a move that highlights the continued confidence in Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) growth, Karachi Kings and Islamabad United have secured their franchise ownership...
SP Sajjad Hyder Bukhari appointed as CSO for Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Police have assigned security responsibilities for the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Justice Amin-ud-Din. According to official sources, Superintendent of...
Palestinians reel under winter rains as Israel blocks Gaza shelter supplies
GAZA: Cold temperatures and heavy rainfall are worsening already dire conditions for displaced Palestinian families across Gaza, as Israel continues to block the deliveries of tents and...
Earthquake tremors reported in Qalat district, Balochistan
QALAT: Earthquake tremors have been felt in the Qalat district of Balochistan. According to the Seismic Monitoring Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.0...
CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza pays courtesy visit to air Chief Marshal Zaheer Sidhu
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), paid a visit to Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday, according...
Sri Lanka defeats Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the fifth match of the tri-nation T20 series held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Lankans comfortably chased...
Australia simplifies visa application process for Pakistani citizens
WEB DESK: Australia has announced a simplified visa application process for Pakistani citizens, making it easier for eligible individuals to obtain an Australian visa. The...
Pakistan successfully tested an indigenous ship-launched ballistic missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed ship launched anti-ship ballistic missile. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
China successfully conducted its first emergency space launch
BEIING: The unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft launched atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:11 p.m. local time...
OGRA approves increase in gas prices in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved the prices of gas in Pakistan up to 7.14 percent. As per Oil and Gas Regulatory...
President, PM urges for unity to end violence against women
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed national resolve to work towards building a society where women rights are protected...
Thailand floods shatter 300-year rainfall record, claiming 19 lives in devastating storm
SONGKHLA: Heavy rains in Thailand have caused unprecedented destruction, breaking a 300-year record. The flooding has affected nine provinces, with over 400 millimeters of rainfall...
Pakistani Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq announces retirement from international tennis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s renowned tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq has officially announced his retirement from international tennis. The announcement came during the ATP Challenger Cup held in Islamabad,...
Punjab girls shine at 2025 national swimming championship, dominant performances in U-14, U-16 categories
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s young female swimmers delivered one of their finest collective performances at the 24th National Swimming Age-Group Championship, staged at Islamabad’s Sports Complex from...