CJCSC General Sahir Meets Uzbekistan President, Top Security Officials: ISPR
WEB DESK: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy call on Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan. ...
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Sharjeel Memon appreciates Sindh govt, Karachi mayor’s performance during rains
KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Provincial Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated that heavy rainfall hit Karachi on August 19, and all government agencies were actively engaged in...
Gold price hikes again in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold increased once again in Pakistan by Rs.2000 per tola to Rs.357,200 According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewellry Traders...
Blast at Karachi Firecracker Warehouse on MA Jinnah Road Injures 34, Sparks Fire and Chaos
KARACHI: A powerful explosion on MA Jinnah Road near Sea Breeze Plaza resulted in injuries to at least 34 individuals and caused significant damage to...
PTI halts nomination of Mahmood Achakzai as opposition leader
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the suspension of the nomination process for opposition leadership positions in both the National Assembly and the Senate....
DPM concludes his successful visit to Kabul
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has left Kabul for Pakistan after a one-day visit. He participated in the sixth Trilateral Foreign...
Sindh govt declared public holiday for educational Institutes on 21 August 2025
KARACHI: Sindh government has announced closure of all public and private schools and colleges in Karachi on Thursday due to heavy rain forecast, Education Minister...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang reaches in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Li has arrived Islamabad to jointly lead the Strategic Dialogue scheduled for tomorrow. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator...
Justice Mansoor, Justice Munib Issue Clarification on Judicial Commission Minutes
ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar of the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a new letter on Wednesday to clarify their positions...
Mufti Abdul Qavi clarifies “Halal Alcohol” and shares his views on various controversies
KARACHI: Mufti Abdul Qavi has stated that the alcohol there is today is not the intoxicant mentioned as forbidden in the holy Quran and hence...
CM Punjab decide to follow model of Japanese police in Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to equip Punjab Police with infrared and ultrasonic technology on the model of Japanese police The...
Karachi’s Monsoon toll rises to 17 as heavy rainfall continues
KARACHI: The death toll from rain-related incidents in Karachi has increased to 17, following ongoing heavy monsoon showers that have battered the city since the...
Pakistan,Japan agree to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Japan have reached an agreement to enhance collaboration across various fields, including trade and investment During her official visit to Japan,...
Dar calls on Afghan authorities to take action Against TTP, BLA
KABUL: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has urged Afghan officials to implement tangible and verifiable measures to counter terrorist groups such...
Gold rate drops by Rs.1400 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.1400 per tola in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and jewellers Association, the rate of gold...
Pakistan’s Internet services resume after heavy rains disrupt connectivity
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s internet connectivity has been fully restored following disruptions caused by recent heavy rains, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced. A PTCL spokesperson confirmed...
CJP-led session establishes strict protocols for judicial Interference, Case Timelines
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC), chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, convened on Monday to...
Hamas approves proposed ceasefire agreement
WEB DESK: Hamas has approved the ceasefire agreement presented by mediators from Egypt and Qatar. Sources revealed that under the proposed agreement, a 60-day ceasefire...
1.14 million Hajj 2026 applications received under govt Hajj scheme
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of religion has updated that over 1.14 Hajj 2026 application received under government Hajj scheme. According to the spokesperson, around 14,000 applications are...
youth under 14 will not employed, senate passes bill
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has approved a bill to prohibit child labor in Islamabad. Senator Fozia Arshad introduced the bill aimed at banning the employment of...
Pakistan, Iran sign agreements to strengthen trade, Agricultural ties
TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran formalized several cooperation agreements on Monday aimed at boosting bilateral trade and collaboration in the agriculture sector. The pacts were signed...
Pakistan, Iran sign agreements to strengthen trade, Agricultural ties
TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran formalized several cooperation agreements on Monday aimed at boosting bilateral trade and collaboration in the agriculture sector. The pacts were signed...
Tragedy strikes near Rawalakot as Dr. Gul Lalah goes missing after water surge
PESHAWAR: Dr. Gul Lalah, a lecturer at Poonch University, was swept away along with her vehicle near Tarar Campus in Rawalakot. According to authorities, his...
PML-N fields Rana Sanaullah as candidate for Punjab’s senate seat
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has officially nominated senior party leader and former Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan for a general seat in the...
Maryam Nawaz: Infrastructure in punjab will soon reach Japanese Standards
TOKYO: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that soon the infrastructure in Punjab will be brought up to Japanese standards. She stated that people...
CM Sindh chairs rain emergency meeting
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah convened a high-level meeting on Monday to review arrangements for managing potential rain-related emergencies in the city. During the...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.1500 per tola to Rs.357,700 According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold up...
KP govt announces Rs2m each for flood-hit families
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced an increase in compensation for families of those killed in recent floods, raising the amount...
NDMA urges public to avoid mountain regions Amid adverse weather
ISlAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday issued a public advisory urging citizens to refrain from visiting mountainous areas due to ongoing severe...
Kuwaiti FM condoles with FM Ishaq Dar over heavy causalities in floods
ISLAMABAD: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya contacts Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in telephonic conversation, discussed and condoles heavy causalities in floods. According to details...
SJC rejects all complaints against CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja, ECP members
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has officially dismissed all misconduct complaints filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and two senior members...
NCCIA granted power to freeze properties under new cybercrime rules
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced a sweeping set of new rules for the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), enhancing its authority to combat...
KP Floods: Relief Efforts Continue as Death Toll Exceeds 300
PESHAWAR: The devastating floods in northern Pakistan have claimed over 300 lives, with Buner reporting the highest fatalities at 184. According to the National Disaster...
Two Pakistani players advance to quarterfinals at Johns Creek Clemens open
WEB DESK: Top-ranked Asim Khan and Ashab Irfan have moved into the quarterfinal stage of the Johns Creek Open 2025, a $12,000 PSA Challenger tournament,...
Pakistan’s nuclear programmer solely for defense: Defense Minister
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is exclusively for national defense and not intended to serve as leverage for nuclear blackmail...
Govt announces new fuel prices for next 15 days
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced the fuel prices for the upcoming 15 days. According to the detail, Petrol price remains unchanged at PKR 264.61 per...
COAS Asim Munir calls for urgent actions to aid flood-stricken areas in KP
RAWALPINDI: In a significant move, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has issued targeted directives to assist in the ongoing relief and...
SBP launches commemorative coin to mark Marka-e-Haq victory, Independence day
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a special Rs75 coin to honor the recent military success in Marka-e-Haq (the Battle of Truth)...
PSX gains on strong corporate earnings, positive economic outlook
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced an upward trend on Friday, buoyed by solid corporate results, improved economic prospects, and investor confidence. The benchmark...
PM directs Immediate dispatch of relief supplies to KP by trucks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that relief supplies be dispatched to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on a priority basis through trucks, in light of the...
Chehlum processions observed nationwide with Enhanced Security
LAHORE: Across Pakistan, commemorative processions and majalis took place on Friday to observe the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and honor the martyrs of...
Pakistan strongly condemns, rejects Netanyahu’s remarks regarding ‘Greater Israel’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the recent statement by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding “Greater Israel” and plans for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza....
KP govt helicopter crashes during rescue mission, claimed 5 lives
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) administration has confirmed that a government MI-17 helicopter went down while delivering aid to Salarzai in Bajaur, resulting in the...
Heavy monsoon, glacial lake outbursts cause devastation in KPK, death toll reaches 205
PESHAWAR: intense monsoon rains combined with the bursting of glacial lakes have led to catastrophic floods, landslides, and mudslides across various regions of Pakistan, resulting...
Devastating flash flood in Indian Kashmir results in dozens of fatalities, Over 200 Missing
WEB DESK: A sudden and severe cloudburst triggered a flash flood in Indian Kashmir, leading to the tragic loss of at least 37 lives and...
India refuses international arbitration court’s verdict in favor of Pakistan on Indus waters treaty
WEB DESK: The international arbitration court had previously stated that India is obligated to release water from the western rivers to Pakistan under the Indus...
Eight lives lost in Karachi swimming Incidents, five still missing
KARACHI: Rescue authorities reported that at least eight individuals drowned while swimming at various locations across Karachi on Thursday. Out of those eight, three individuals...
Mother Kills Son, Daughter with knife in defense area
KARACHI: In Karachi’s Defense, a mother has reportedly killed her young son and daughter with a sharp knife. According to police, the accused woman is...
Celebrities embrace Independence day with joy, patriotism
WEB DESK: On August 14th, 2025, Pakistan marks its 79th Independence Day, a day of national pride, joy, and renewed patriotism. The entire country is...
PML-N Names Atta Tarar’s brother as candidate for Wazirabad by-election
LAHORE: Nawaz Sharif, the leader of PML-N, has finalized discussions regarding party candidates for three upcoming by-elections, making key decisions amid strategic adjustments in Lahore,...