FIA nabs two suspects over forced begging, human smuggling
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended two individuals during separate operations in Faisalabad for their alleged roles in forced begging abroad and human...
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FCC forms larger bench to hear PTI’s election rigging petition
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has scheduled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s petition alleging widespread election irregularities for a hearing on 25 November, bringing the contentious issue...
Pakistan to host Its first international qirat competition from Monday
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inaugural International Qirat Competition is set to commence in Islamabad from tomorrow (Monday), marking a significant milestone for the country. The five-day event,...
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor injured, film shoot halted
WEB DESK: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor suffered a toe fracture during a shoot, leading to the temporary suspension of filming. According to Indian media reports,...
Pakistan denounces Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a strong denunciation of the latest Israeli military actions targeting Palestinians in Gaza. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi,...
Torkham border closure costs Afghanistan $45 million in one month
ISLAMABAD: Federal government sources have revealed that the month-long closure of the Torkham border has inflicted losses worth $45 million on Afghanistan, while Pakistan has...
Vietnam’s flooding crisis claims 90 lives, dozens still missing
WEB DESK: Vietnam is grappling with one of its deadliest flooding disasters in recent years, as authorities confirmed Sunday that the death toll has climbed...
20,000 cops deployed as 408 polling stations declared highly sensitive in Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for the by-elections being held in national and provincial constituencies across the province on Sunday (today)....
By-elections: Voting continues in 13 NA and Punjab Assembly seats
ISLAMABAD: Polling is in progress on Sunday in 13 constituencies six of the National Assembly and seven of the Punjab Assembly under stringent security arrangements....
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka set 129-run target for Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka have set a 129-run target for Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-Nation T20 Series match being played in Rawalpindi. After winning the toss,...
Bannu Police Thwart major blast attempt, bridge saved from destruction
BANNU: A major tragedy was prevented on Saturday when police in Bannu successfully neutralised an explosive device planted to blow up a key bridge near...
Pakistan urges UN to curb veto power, says Security Council gridlock demands urgent overhaul
NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for decisive action to address the UN Security Council’s veto power, arguing that it has repeatedly crippled the 15-member body’s...
Intra-court appeal of five IHC judges set for hearing in Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has fixed for hearing the intra-court appeal filed by five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). A six-member larger...
Karachi authorities starts crackdown over illegal floors , portions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have launched a new plan to curb illegal floors and unauthorized portions, imposing an immediate ban on the sale, purchase, transfer,...
IHC judges contest shifting of intra-court appeal to Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: Four judges of the Islamabad High Court have filed a petition challenging the decision to move their intra-court appeal from the Supreme Court to...
Karachi traffic paralyzed as transporters stage marathon sit-in against Customs
KARACHI: A major traffic disruption hit the Northern Bypass on Saturday after transporters launched a prolonged sit-in against Pakistan Customs, leaving thousands of vehicles stuck...
Lahore becomes world’s second most polluted city yet again
LAHORE: Despite repeated mitigation measures, Punjab continues to grapple with severe smog, with Lahore once more emerging as the world’s second most polluted city. Data...
17 militants, including three top commanders, eliminated in major KP operations
PESHAWAR: Security forces neutralised 17 militants among them three high-value commanders during a series of coordinated operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Saturday. The...
AJK PM Faisal Mumtaz Rathore chairs inaugural cabinet meeting, promises swift reforms, transparent governance
MUZAFFARABAD: Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, led his first cabinet session on Friday, emphasizing a commitment to...
President, PM lauds security forces for killing Indian-sponsored Khwarij
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing 13 Indian-sponsored Khwarij in latest...
Lahore launches massive Three-Day “Change the System” rally by Jamaat-e-Islami
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami has commenced its three-day public gathering titled “Change the System” at Greater Iqbal Park. The event has seen a large turnout of party...
Security Forces eliminated thirteen militants affiliated with the Indian-backed network
RAWALPIMDI: During a series of coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted on 20–21 November. As per detail. Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies eliminated thirteen militants affiliated...
Bowlers dominate as 19 wickets fall on day one of Australia-England Ashes opener
PERTH: The first day of the Ashes Test at Perth Stadium delivered a thrilling showcase of fast-bowling prowess, with a total of 19 wickets tumbling...
No moon sighted for Jamadi ul Sani in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Friday that the new moon for the Islamic month of Jamadi ul Sani was not observed in Pakistan. ...
Balochistan Assembly approves multiple resolutions targeting healthcare, governance, and development
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly convened on Friday to pass several resolutions aimed at reinforcing oversight, advancing public health policies, and resolving long-standing administrative issues. During...
Islamabad District Administration bans loudspeakers (Except Azan, Friday Sermons) and enforces multiple restrictions
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district authorities have imposed a ban on the use of loudspeakers, sound amplifiers, and sound systems within the federal capital, permitting their...
KP CM Afridi files petition in PHC challenging ECP notice
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has petitioned the Peshawar High Court to challenge the notices served to him by the Election Commission of...
Govt initiates deployment of Army, civil armed forces for November 23 by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The Government has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army and civil armed forces for the upcoming by-elections scheduled for November 23. The decision...
SAFFRONIZATION OF THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES
WEB DESK: Under the BJP government, India’s Armed Forces have increasingly reflected majoritarian Hindu-nationalist themes, raising concerns about declining institutional neutrality. Senior military leaders have...
Acting President promises state-of-the-art sports facilities for young athletes
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani extended his congratulations to athletes Arshad Nadeem and Yasir Sultan for their outstanding performances at the Islamic Solidarity...
Fire breaks out in pavilion during COP 30 conference in Brazil
BELEM: A fire has erupted in the pavilion during the COP 30 climate conference in Brazil. According to reports from a news agency, the fire...
FinMin Aurangzeb advocates for clear, strong virtual asset regulations
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb paid his inaugural official visit to the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on Thursday, where he was briefed on...
Zimbabwe defeats Sri Lanka with 67- run in T20 tai-nation series
RAWALPINDI: In the T20 tai-nation series Zimbabwe defeats Sri Lanka with 67 runs in the second match of the Pakistan-hosted at the Rawalpindi on Thursday....
LHC Rawalpindi bench acquits Four accused in blasphemy case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench has acquitted four defendants in a blasphemy case, overturning their death sentences handed down by the sessions...
IHC blocks council of islamic ideology’s ruling in engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has halted the validity of the Council of Islamic Ideology’s (CII) opinion regarding Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in a...
Maryam Nawaz decides to set up 4500 water filtration plants across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has crossed the milestone of huge savings of 120 Billion rupees, first time in the history of province. This...
MQM-P Revives Campaign for New Province in Sindh, Threatens Street Protests
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) has reignited its longstanding call for the creation of a new province in Sindh, just ahead of potential constitutional...
Four Judges of IHC decide to challenge 27th constitutional amendment in Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: Four judges of the Islamabad High Court have decided to challenge the 27th Constitutional Amendment in the Supreme Court. Sources indicate that a draft...
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Baber engages in key meetings during Dubai airshow 2025
DUBAI: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, participated in several high-level discussions...
CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza bids farewell to naval headquarters
ISLAMABAD: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy farewell visit to Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. During the visit,...
Dubai Airshow 2025: IAF officers tour Pakistani pavilion, extend warm hospitality to Pakistani pilots
DUBAI: During the Dubai Airshow 2025, Indian Air Force personnel displayed admiration for the Pakistan Air Force and its iconic JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. They...
Top 10th grade student appointed punjab education minister for a day
LAHORE: A student who secured the top position in the 10th grade has been appointed as Punjab’s Education Minister for a day. On the occasion...
PCB rejects rumors on names of two new PSL teams
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied reports regarding the names of two new teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Recent media reports...
Arshad Nadeem wins Gold at Islamic solidarity games 2025 in Riyadh
RIYADH: Pakistan’s renowned javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, once again demonstrated his exceptional talent by securing the gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025, held...
Senator Dostain Khan Domki predicts change in Balochistan’s CM
ISLAMABAD: Senator M. Dostain Khan Domki has indicated that a leadership change in Balochistan’s provincial government may be on the horizon, as the Pakistan Peoples...
Salman Raja submits list of six visitors for PTI founder’s meeting at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: In a development ahead of a scheduled meeting, PTI Coordinator Salman Akram Raja has handed over a list of six individuals approved to meet...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches electric bus initiative in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi witnessed a significant milestone as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially launched the Electric Bus Project aimed at transforming public transportation. The...
Bollywood’s Script Crisis: Sanjay Dutt to play Pakistan most fierce, dangerous and brave Cop Chaudhry Aslam in new upcoming Bollywood movie
WEB DESK: In Ranveer Singh’s new movie “Dhurandher” Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt will play Pakistnai brave Police officer Chaudhry Aslam while Bollywood Star Akshay Khanna...
Electricity rates likely to reduced per unit
ISLAMABAD: Expected decrease of 65 Paisa per unit as fuel adjustment request submitted. Electricity prices in Pakistan are projected to decline by approximately 65 paisa...
DPM Dar arrives in Brussels for Pakistan-EU strategic dialogue after Moscow visit
BRUSSELS: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed in Belgium on Wednesday to participate in the 7th session of the Pakistan EU Strategic...