PM unveils new initiatives for GB, Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to accelerating development in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a ceremony in Gilgit,...
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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rising weekly, external debt stable at $100bn: SBP governor
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said the country’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing every week, while Pakistan’s external debt has remained...
Trump says Iran agreement within reach, warns military action remains an option
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains within reach, but warned that military action could resume if negotiations collapse. Speaking...
Gold prices surge sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant increase on Thursday, with the price of per tola gold rising by Rs7,800 in the local market....
Air Chief highlights PAF strategy behind response to Indian aggression
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Thursday shared details of the Pakistan Air Force’s operational planning and combat strategy that, according to him, successfully neutralized Indian...
Pakistan rejects Indian terrorism narrative, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated on Thursday that India’s long-standing attempt to portray Pakistan as a sponsor of terrorism had “completely collapsed” in the eyes...
Media pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87
WEB DESK: Ted Turner, the legendary broadcaster who transformed the way the world consumes news, has passed away at the age of 87. His death...
Afridi mourns the martyrdom of Maulana Idrees, praises is knowledge piety
KARACHI: Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi, expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of renowned Islamic scholar and former Member of Assembly,...
Saba Qamar recognized as “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” by actress Namra Shahid
KARACHI: Renowned actress Saba Qamar has been dubbed “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” by fellow actress Namra Shahid. In a recent interview, Namra Shahid shared her admiration...
KP CM allegedly drafted resignation twice due to depression, says PM advisor Ikhtiar Wali
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor Ikhtiar Wali has asserted that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) once again drafted his resignation while battling depression. Pakistan...
Govt extends security deployment in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026
G.BALTISTAN: Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the federal government has decided to prolong the deployment of security forces in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026....
Children in Sindh to receive Rs3,000 monthly support from birth to age five
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a new initiative under the Sindh Social Protection Program to provide a monthly stipend of Rs3,000 to children from...
Attock petroleum offers Rs5 per liter discount on petrol at selected stations
ISLAMABAD: Attock Petroleum has introduced a Rs5 per liter reduction on petrol at its designated fuel outlets as part of an effort to provide some...
Electric air taxis make debut over New York city, resembling the Jetsons
NEW YORK: The skies above New York City have welcomed electric air taxis, with inaugural demonstration flights occurring this week. These innovative aircraft operate more...
Police shot, killed SHO in Shikarpur
SHIKARPUR: Station House Officer (SHO), Ali Hassan Jatoi, died after sustaining gunshot wounds. The fatal incident took place near Phatak No. 2, close to Lakhi...
SCP clarifies the jurisdictional roles of SC, constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) are independent entities with equal authority, a division bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi...
JUI Chief calls for Justice for Sheikh Idrees, announces nationwide demonstrations
CHARSADDA: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday demanded immediate justice for the assassination of religious scholar Sheikh Idrees and revealed plans for nationwide protests...
Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media
WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...
Breakthrough in Maulana Idrees Case as One Suspect Identified
CHARSADDA: Investigators have made significant progress in the case involving the killing of religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees, with police confirming that one suspect has...
PM Shehbaz praises Trump’s halt on project freedom in Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump following the decision to temporarily pause “Project Freedom” in the Strait of...
Punjab becomes pioneer province with launch of general Insurance entity
LAHORE: The government of Punjab, Pakistan has launched a state-backed general insurance initiative, becoming the first provincial administration in the country to establish its own...
Iran reviewing U.S. 14-point plan as diplomatic talks enter critical phase
TEHRAN: Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that Iran is assessing a 14-point proposal presented by the United States, as bilateral discussions enter what he described as...
Massive hike in Gold price
KARACHI: The gold prices increased by Rs11,000 per tola to Rs488,962. Gold gained nearly 2% globally, supported by a weaker US dollar. Softer oil prices...
Lt Col Khalid Hussain Embraces Martyrdom in Balochistan IBO
QUETTA: An officer of the Frontier Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain, was martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, officials confirmed. According to sources, Lt...
Markets ease as Trump signals potential Iran peace agreement, oil prices falls
WEB DESK: Global oil prices declined for a second straight day on Wednesday as markets reacted to signs of a possible diplomatic breakthrough between the...
Australia awards top foreign cadet title to Pakistan’s Sardar Arsam Abbas
RAWALPINDI: Australia has awarded Pakistani Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas the title of “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the graduation ceremony held at the...
Trump halts hormuz ship escorts as Iran deal nears breakthrough
WEB DESK: Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States would temporarily halt its effort to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz,...
Public fury in Karachi disrupts VIP security near Bilawal house
KARACHI: Security arrangements near Bilawal House during a VIP movement were thrown into disarray after public frustration erupted over prolonged road closures. Commuters, stranded for...
Explosion at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province results in 26 deaths, Xi Jinping calls for investigation
HONG KONG: An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in Hunan province has claimed 26 lives and left 61 people injured, according to official reports,...
US forces ready to restart combat operations against Iran if ordered, says top military official
WASHINGTON: Washington’s highest military officer announced Tuesday that US forces are prepared to resume combat actions against Iran if given the command, amid escalating tensions...
JUI-F declares nationwide protests over the killing of religious scholar sheikh Muhammad Idrees
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has announced a series of peaceful nationwide protests in response to the recent assassination of Sheikh Muhammad Idrees, a respected religious...
MQM seeks honor for Field Marshal Asim Munir with nomination for nobel peace prize in Sindh assembly
KARACHI: Members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have tabled a resolution in the Sindh Assembly, honoring the martyrs of the Maarka-e-Haq and advocating for...
Pakistan Navy launches humanitarian aid mission for Indian, Indonesian crew
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has initiated a rescue and relief operation in the Arabian Sea to assist crew members from India and Indonesia aboard a...
Sindh’s three heritage locations make UNESCO tentative list
KARACHI: Three of Sindh’s significant cultural and historical sites have been officially recognized on UNESCO’s tentative list, highlighting their global importance. The sites recognized are...
Punjab launches AI-based ‘Smart Cleaning’ drive ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
LAHORE: Punjab has rolled out an AI-powered “Smart Cleaning” campaign across the province ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, aiming to modernise sanitation monitoring and improve waste management...
Sindh govt announces major tax relief for bike taxi riders
KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has approved major tax relief for bike taxi riders, aiming to support low-income earners and ease financial pressure on those working...
President, PM express grief over killing of Maulana Idrees Tarangzai
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the killing of prominent religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees Tarangzai...
Shehbaz Sharif directs urgent action on nationwide hepatitis control
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track the implementation of the government’s Hepatitis Control Program, stressing the need for comprehensive screening in...
Gold price drops by Rs2100 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable decline, with the rate per tola dropping by Rs2,100 across the country. According to the All Pakistan...
Port city weather likely to remain below 40C
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and dry weather over the next 24 hours, though temperatures are likely to remain below 40°C, according to...
Ex-JUI-F lawmaker Muhammad Idrees gunned down in Charsadda
CHARSADDA: Prominent religious scholar and former JUI-F lawmaker Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Idrees was shot dead in a targeted attack in Charsadda on Tuesday, according to...
Pakistan backs UAE, condemns escalating drone, missile attacks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates, voicing complete solidarity...
Iran-US talks advance as Araghchi credits Pakistan’s ‘Gracious Efforts’
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ongoing discussions with the United States are moving forward, crediting Pakistan for its constructive and “gracious”...
NAB recovers 80 acres of state land worth Rs6bn from Bahria Town
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has reported the recovery of 80 acres of state-owned land that had been unlawfully allotted to Bahria Town...
UAE under fire: missiles, drones launched from Iran intercepted
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has reported that its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran. According...
Eight fatalities in Karachi amid drug overdoses, intense heat
KARACHI: Karachi has seen at least eight deaths linked to suspected drug overdoses and extreme temperatures, rescue officials reported on Monday. Sources said three deaths...
WhatsApp prepares “Liquid Glass” chat interface redesign
WEB DESK; WhatsApp is set to undergo a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new “Liquid Glass” design concept aimed at refreshing the...
LHC suspends verdict to award Rs. 5 million Damages to Ali Zafar from Misha Shafi
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has put a temporary hold on the order requiring Misha Shafi to pay Rs. 5 million in damages to singer...
Saudi Arabia prohibits children under 15 from performing Hajj this year
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced an immediate restriction on children under the age of 15 from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, including those from...
Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Guidelines
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” initiative to provide agricultural land on lease to approximately 50,000 farmers at a highly...