Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire for another day
ISLAMABAD: The temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended for another day. The extension came after the truce was set to expire at...
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Pakistan secures seat on UN human rights council with wide support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 period, winning the support of a significant...
Attaullah Tarar criticizes KP CM for missing key Afghan refugee repatriation meeting
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has sharply criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for skipping an important meeting focused on the repatriation process of...
Security forces eliminate 8 Indian baked terrorist in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: The security forces has killed 8 indian baked terrorist in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa in an intelligence based operation. A large...
Powerful earthquake shook Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtukhwa
ISLAMABAD: 5.6 magnitude earthquake were felt across various parts of Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents. The Seismological Center reported that the tremors...
KP CM approached SC, seek meeting with jailed Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber PakhtunKhwa Sohail Afridi moved to Supreme Court of Pakistan for meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) jailed founder Imran Khan. In a...
PM Sharif accuses India of fueling Afghan militants to attack Pakistan amid Rising Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized Pakistan’s desire for a lasting solution to terrorism originating from Afghanistan, warning that unresolved issues could...
UAE confers highest civilian honor on Pakistani ambassador
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has awarded Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, the prestigious First Class Order of Zayed II, in...
Security guard shot dead while protecting polio vaccination team in Nowshera
PESHAWAR: In a tragic incident, a police officer assigned to safeguard a polio vaccination team was shot and killed in Nowshera district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),...
Meta allocates $1.5 billion for new AI data center in Texas
NEW YORK: Meta Platforms announced a significant investment of $1.5 billion to develop a new data center in Texas, marking the opening of its 29th...
Hania Aamir appointed as UN women Pakistan’s new national goodwill ambassador
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, UN Women Pakistan has named renowned actor and youth icon Hania Aamir as its newest National Goodwill Ambassador. This collaboration...
CJCSC Shamsad Mirza reaffirms Pakistan’s dedication to regional harmony
ISLAMABAD: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to fostering peace and stability in the region during...
Punjab govt imposed Section 144 across Punjab
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has imposed section 144 across Punjab and banned over protest, rallies and sit-in , procession or any public gathering until...
Ishaq Dar telephones Saudi FM, discussed regional situation, recent developments
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan...
Report details police losses, damage from TLP protests since 2016
LAHORE: Punjab police have disclosed figures related to casualties and destruction caused by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protests over the past nine years. The official report...
Nationwide polling for SCBA 2025 elections underway amid High-Stakes contests
ISLAMABAD: The voting process for the 2025 elections of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has officially commenced across Pakistan, with polling stations open from...
Pakistan remembers first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan on 74th Anniversary of Martyrdom
KARACHI: Today marks the 74th anniversary of the death of Pakistan’s founding Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan. The observance included a salute by the Pakistan...
PHC Approves Protective Bail for KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi until November 18
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday approved protective bail for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi until November 18. The court’s decision came...
Capital City district administration decided to seal TLP office across Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Administration sealed Tehreek-e-labaik Pakistan (TLP) offices in Islamabad following the recent wave of violent protests orchestrated by politico-religious party. Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP)...
Maryam supports almost 95000 families to get their own home under “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” scheme
LAHORE: More than 95000 families got the loan for build their homes under the Punjab government scheme “ Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” During the meeting...
Prime Minister approves reduction in petroleum product prices
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has approved a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Following the Prime Minister’s approval, an official notification has also been...
Balochistan govt approves Integration of Levies Force into Police in six divisions
QUETTA: The Balochistan provincial government has given the green light to merge the Levies Force with the police across six divisions in the province, as...
Elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afredi, to meet Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: The newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afredi, has decided to meet the founder of PTI, Imran Khan. Sohail Afredi will visit...
Pakistan’s Passport Ranked Fourth weakest globally for fifth consecutive Year
WEB DESK: For the fifth year in a row, Pakistan’s passport has been ranked as the fourth least powerful in the world, according to the...
PM meets President, discussed matters of national significance
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have met to President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the matters of national significance. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime...
Karachi road accident claims two killed, one injured
KARACHI: Two persons were killed and one sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred near Korangi area of Karachi, tv channels quoting Rescue sources...
SC constitutional bench affirms authority to hear 26th amendment case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Wednesday confirmed its authority to hear the case pertaining to the 26th Constitutional Amendment, with Justice Muhammad Ali...
Governor Kundi swears in Sohail Afridi as KP Chief Minister
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a ceremony held at the Governor House, where the Governor administered...
Dengue outbreak continues to widen in Punjab
LAHORE: Health officials report 42 new dengue infections within the last 24 hours, signaling a continued rise in cases across Punjab. The most affected areas...
Veteran Indian Actor Pankaj Dheer passes away at 68
WEB DESK: Indian actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged battle with illness. Renowned for his iconic role...
President Zardari calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir, discussed Afghanistan situation, national security
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during which they discussed the situation in Afghanistan and matters of internal and...
Pakistan announces 48-Hour ceasefire at Afghanistan’s request
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to implement a ceasefire following a request from the Afghan Taliban. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Afghan Taliban...
Former Sindh assembly speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away in Karachi
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) figure and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, has passed away at a private hospital in...
Sindh govt grants Two-Day holiday for Hindu community in celebration of Diwali
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a two-day public holiday in honor of Diwali, one of the most revered festivals for the Hindu community in...
Pakistan secures seat on UN Human Rights Council with Wide Support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 period, winning by a substantial majority and...
Pakistan responds to ‘Unprovoked’ fire by afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border
ISLAMABAD: Fighting erupted once again on Tuesday night near the Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official reports. State media indicated that Pakistani forces...
NEPRA approves small Increase in electricity rates for All of Pakistan, Including Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a minor rise of Rs0.08 per unit in electricity charges nationwide, including Karachi, as part...
GITEX 2025 features the World’s fastest supercomputer on display
DUBAI: During GITEX 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled one of its flagship innovations—the Cray supercomputing platforms equipped with an advanced 100% fanless direct liquid...
KP governor pledges to uphold constitutional responsibilities following court directive
KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that he never refused to administer the oath and will fully perform his constitutional duties....
FinMin Aurangzeb expects staff level agreement on $1.2 Billion IMF disbursement this week
WASHINGTON: Pakistan is on the verge of finalizing a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb....
Sindh Govt Introduces digital attendance tracking system for students
KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced a new digital system for tracking student attendance and addressing related issues across the province. This initiative was announced...
PHC urges governor to immediately administer oath to Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued a verdict on Tuesday regarding the swearing-in of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s newly elected Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi. The court...
Sirat-e-Mustaqeem relief efforts bolster community strength amid flood crisis
KARACHI: Karachi’s Orangi Town-based Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Welfare Trust has once again demonstrated that compassion combined with proactive measures can bring renewed hope to those facing hardship....
Details of cash, valuables seized during Punjab Police raid on Saad Rizvi’s Home revealed
LAHORE: Punjab Police have provided a detailed account of the valuables and cash recovered following a raid on the residence of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reaffirms solidarity with Palestinians, highlights Key developments in Sindh
KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), expressed unwavering support for the people of Gaza and Palestine during a rally in...
Earthquake shakes hunza, surrounding areas, magnitude 4.8 recorded
HUNZA: Seismic tremors were felt in Hunza and nearby regions of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the Seismic Monitoring Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8...
Punjab Assembly approves local government bill 2025 amid opposition outcry
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly approved the Local Government Bill 2025 on Monday, despite persistent protests and disruptions from opposition members. All proposed amendments from the...
PTCL warns of nationwide connectivity issues tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial disruptions on October 14. Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial...
JUI Chief, PML-N leaders agree to challenge KP CM election in court
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman and discussed the political...
Private Hajj scheme bookings to close at midnight on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Booking for Hajj 2025-26 will be closed at midnight on Friday, Only five days remain to book under the Private Hajj Scheme, as bookings...