WHO, Pakistan partner to develop national plan to safeguard 112 million children
KARACHI: The Ministry of Human Rights and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a national consultation process to draft a Strategic Action Plan aimed...
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Traffic police enforce complete ban on dumpers, water tankers in Karachi
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have imposed a full ban on the movement of dumpers and water tankers across the city, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad...
DG ISPR engages students, educators in discussion on national security
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, conducted an exclusive interactive session with students and faculty of The Millennium Universal...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and PTI under scrutiny in new exposé
WEB DESK: A recent article presents a highly critical view of former prime minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),...
President Zardari approves trio of Armed Forces amendment bills
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday signed into law three key amendment bills concerning Pakistan’s armed forces. With presidential approval, the Pakistan Army Amendment...
Nawaz Sharif leaves for London for routine medical evaluation
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif flew to London on Saturday for a scheduled medical checkup. The PML-N leader...
LHC’s Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza Steps Down Amid Ongoing Judicial Turmoil
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza tendered his resignation on Saturday According to insiders, Justice Mirza cited personal reasons for stepping...
Mohsin Naqvi visits cadet college wana, lauds security forces for averting major terror attack
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited Cadet College Wana to commend Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel for foiling a planned...
Explosion at police station in Srinagar’s Naugam, 8 Injured
SRINAGAR: In Indian-administered Kashmir, a powerful explosion occurred at the Naugam police station compound in Srinagar, followed by a fire. Indian media sources indicate that...
Dengue continues to claim lives in Karachi; 90 new cases reported in 24 hours
KARACHI: The dengue outbreak in Karachi persists, claiming two more lives and prompting the hospitalization of 90 new patients within the past 24 hours, according...
Pakistan clinches second ODI against Sri Lanka, takes 2-0 series lead
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan secured an 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second match of their three-match ODI series, taking a decisive 2-0 lead in the...
Mandatory E-Tags for vehicles in Islamabad starting next week
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance security and streamline traffic management, the Islamabad district administration has announced that all vehicles operating on the city’s...
Babar Azam matches Saeed Anwar’s record with crucial century
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top batsman Babar Azam broke a lengthy century drought in international cricket, scoring his 32nd century during the second ODI against Sri Lanka...
Opposition alliance demands reversal of 27th amendment, calls for restoring constitution to original state
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday voiced strong opposition to the recently passed 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, asserting that these changes...
Balochistan Assembly passes child marriage legislation amidst opposition protest
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly has passed a bill aimed at curbing child marriage through a majority vote, despite significant opposition protests. Members of the opposition...
LinkedIn introduces AI-enhanced people search for faster networking
WEB DESK: Over the past couple of years, LinkedIn has been actively integrating artificial intelligence across its platform, enhancing features like ad copy, content generation,...
Second ODI: Sri Lanka sets Pakistan a target of 289 runs
RAWALPINDI: In the second match of the three-game One Day International (ODI) series, Sri Lanka has set Pakistan a target of 289 runs to win....
Indian Air Force PC-7 Aircraft crashes
WEB DESK: An Indian Air Force ‘Pilatus PC-7’ trainer aircraft has crashed and been destroyed in Chingle Pattu district near Tumberm. According to Indian media...
Terrorists involved in Islamabad Judicial Complex attack detained
ISLAMABAD: Four members of the TTP and Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorist cell involved in the suicide attack at the Judicial Complex in G-11 Sector of Islamabad have...
Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as Pakistan’s first Chief Justice of the FCC
ISLAMABAD: Justice Aminuddin Khan, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, was officially sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal...
President approves resignations of SC Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Athar Minallah
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the resignations of Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah. According to an official statement from...
COAS, Tajik Defence Minister vow to deepen defence and security cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Tajikistan on Friday reiterated their resolve to further bolster defence and security cooperation, with both sides agreeing to expand military-to-military engagement, the...
Unidentified man impersonates royal navy admiral, attends ceremony, lays flowers at UK war memorial
LONDON: In the United Kingdom, an unidentified person impersonated a naval admiral and attended a ceremony honoring soldiers who served in World War I, during...
Seminar on ‘Far-Right Ideologies, violent extremism’ conducted in Karachi
KARACHI: A significant seminar titled “Far-Right Narratives and Violent Extremism” took place in Karachi today, aiming to delve into the complexities surrounding far-right ideologies and...
PCB reveals updated schedule for T20I tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a revised timetable for the upcoming T20I tri-series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. All seven matches, culminating...
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan vows to defend Judiciary at all costs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan issued a stern warning on Thursday, suggesting that recent government actions could plunge the nation into...
President Zardari approves Justice Khan’s appointment as first chief justice of FCC
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court....
NA praises Sri Lanka’s decision to continue cricket tour of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today passed a resolution hailing the decision of Sri Lankan Cricket Board to continue the tour of their cricket team in...
Justice Aminuddin likely to Head of federal constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: There is a possibility that Justice Aminuddin will be appointed as the head of the Federal Constitutional Court. A notification regarding this appointment is...
NA approves historic Army act amendment: Army Chief to serve as Chief of Defense Forces for five years
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved the Army Act 2025 following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, now the army chief will serve as...
SC Judges Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Athar Minallah Resign
Islamabad: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah of the Supreme Court has resigned from his position following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. As per...
Massive hikes in gold price
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.8300 per tola in Pakistan to Rs. 443,062. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the...
PSX witnesses positive trend, as gain 2473 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange seen positive trend, achieved 2473 points and closed at 160,657. On the fourth day of business week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange...
Govt to enforce vehicle without E-Tag entry ban in Islamabad following suicide bombing
ISLAMABAD: In response to the recent deadly suicide bombing near the Judicial Complex that resulted in 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, the federal government has...
President Zardari signs 27th constitutional amendment Into law after parliamentary approval
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari officially signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment into law on Thursday after receiving parliamentary approval, making it an official part of...
WB to support Punjab Govt for projects of climate change
LAHORE: World Bank’s Global Director for Climate Change, Valerie Hickey, has praised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her efforts to address climate change impact...
Sri Lankan cricket team agrees to continue Pakistan tour after PCB security guarantee
RAWALPINDI: Following assurances from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Sri Lankan cricket team has decided to proceed with their tour of Pakistan. A statement...
Field Marshal Asim Munir personally supervised wana college operation; Students, Teachers praise army’s courage
RAWALPINDI: In a significant development, security sources revealed that Field Marshal Asim Munir was directly involved in overseeing the operation at Cadet College Wana following...
Karachi security threat rumor goes viral; Sindh govt clarifies
KARACHI: The Sindh Home Department has issued a clear denial regarding circulating reports of a security threat alert for Karachi, emphasizing that no such notification...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls equal provincial representation in FCC a historic milestone
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, described the inclusion of equal provincial representation in the Federal Constitutional Courtintroduced through the...
Sri Lanka cricket team abruptly withdraws from Pakistan tour amid security concerns
RAWALPINDI: The spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Cricket team has confirmed that the Sri Lankan squad is departing Pakistan before completing their tour. According to...
Three Dow University Students Drown at Karachi Beach
KARACHI: In a tragic incident at Karachi’s Manora Beach, three students lost their lives while swimming in the sea, with two others being rescued on...
Dacoit Sultan Shah killed in Sukkur police clash; last video surfaces online
SUKKUR: Sultan Shah, a notorious bandit, along with his son Hubdar Ali Shah, was shot dead on Wednesday during a police confrontation in the C-Section...
National Assembly approves 27th constitutional amendment bill amid walkout by opposition
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with a two-thirds majority on Wednesday, just two days after the Senate endorsed the legislation,...
KP Aman Jirga: CM Afridi criticizes secrecy in Anti-Terror strategies; ANP calls for focus on Provincial priorities
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday expressed concern over the lack of transparency in the formulation of anti-terror policies, emphasizing that decisions...
Pakistan NA votes on 27th amendment amid political turmoil
ISLAMABAD: The voting process for Pakistan’s 27th Amendment bill is currently underway in the National Assembly, following a closely contested division vote. The session was marked...
Pakistan threatens possible cross-border strike in Afghanistan after terror attacks, asserts Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif issued a stark warning on Tuesday, suggesting that Pakistan might conduct retaliatory strikes inside Afghanistan in response to recent terrorist...
Punjab enhances security measures amid rising terror threats
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has elevated the security level across the entire province in response to recent terrorist incidents in South Waziristan and Islamabad,...
Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 6 runs in an exciting first One-Day match
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series after a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka by 6 runs in the...
Google Maps launches gemini-powered AI tools for seamless Interactive map projects
WEB DESK: Google Maps is unveiling a suite of innovative AI-powered tools designed to empower developers and users to craft highly interactive and customized mapping...