PML-N senator Irfan Siddiqui passes away in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), succumbed to a brief illness in Islamabad last night. Prominent political figures,...
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NADRA advises married citizens to update marital status in records
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an advisory urging all married individuals to update their marital information in official records promptly...
Mustafa Kamal urges PIMS to ensure Top-Quality care for blast victims
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad to assess the medical treatment being provided...
Commemoration of A Nayyar’s Ninth death anniversary Today
LAHORE: Today marks the ninth anniversary of the passing of legendary playback singer A Nayyar. Born as Arthur Nayyar in 1950 in Sahiwal, he embarked...
Cargo Aircraft Crashes in Georgia
ANKARA: Turkish C-130 military cargo aircraft has crashed and been destroyed in Georgia. The Ministry stated that the aircraft was en route back to Turkey...
First ODI: Pakistan set 300-run target for Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI: Salman Ali Agha delivered a commanding unbeaten century, while Hussain Talat contributed a valuable 62, as Pakistan set a competitive total of 299 runs...
Afghan social media posts before Islamabad court explosion spark security concerns
ISLAMABAD: Prior to the Islamabad court blast, social media posts originating from Afghanistan have sparked numerous questions and concerns. The explosion at Islamabad’s district courts...
CCTV footage of Islamabad suicide blast emerges
ISLAMABAD: Footage from CCTV cameras capturing the recent suicide bombing near the Islamabad Kacheri has come to light. The video depicts a police vehicle arriving...
FIA launches probe against NCCIA officers over massive extortion racket tied to illegal call centres
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a major case against several senior officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), accusing them...
Punjab govt extends section 144 for another week
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days. As per spokesperson for the Home...
PECA case filed against KP CM Sohail Afridi over alleged Anti-State remarks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have registered a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly issuing anti-state...
Joint parliamentary committee endorses full draft of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee comprising members from the Senate and National Assembly’s law and justice panels has approved the entire draft of the proposed...
Two Taliban factions, foreign-backed lobby fueling tensions with Pakistan: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Sunday that the Afghan Taliban are not a single monolithic group: while some elements favour calm,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink pact for Hajj 2026 arrangements
JEDDAH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a formal agreement to finalize the arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026. The accord was inked in...
President Zardari urges nation to uphold Iqbal’s vision for a prosperous Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to renew its dedication to the teachings and vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, emphasizing that...
Syrian President Sharaa Begins historic US visit after delisting from terror blacklist
WASHINGTON: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Washington for a landmark official visit, a day after the United States removed his name from its terrorism...
Iqbal Day being observed today
LAHORE: The 148th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated with national fervour today. The philosopher poet known as Poet...
Joint parliamentary committee begins review of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice convened on Sunday to begin a clause-by-clause review of the...
Shehbaz directs removal of PM immunity clause from 27th amendment draft
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a proposed clause in the 27th Constitutional Amendment that sought to grant legal immunity...
Parliamentary committee reviews 27th constitutional amendment bill Today
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Law and Justice convened on Sunday at Parliament House to deliberate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The session,...
Chairman Joint Chiefs Post to be abolished on November 27, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced that the government plans to abolish the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) effective...
UN hails Pakistan as key partner in global anti-narcotics campaign
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has commended Pakistan’s pivotal role in the international fight against narcotics, designating it as a...
Punjab CM greenlights launch of IT Internship Programme for youth
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given approval for the launch of a new IT Internship Programme aimed at empowering young graduates across the...
Tribal elder among four gunned down in Kalat
KALAT: A local tribal elder was among four people killed when unidentified assailants ambushed their vehicle in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Saturday, officials confirmed. According...
Pakistan Army Gifts Grand Mosques to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Communities
WANA: The Pakistan Army has offered a spiritual gift to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by constructing and restoring several mosques across the province. In...
Deputy PM lauds positive momentum in Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister...
Istanbul deadlock: Pakistan’s clear position vs zabihullah mujahid’s distorted narrative
ISTANBUL: The latest round of Pakistan-Afghan Taliban talks in Istanbul has once again hit an impasse, undermining ongoing regional efforts for peace and stability. Participating...
27th constitutional amendment proposes lifetime ‘Field Marshal’ rank, says law minister
ISLAMABAD: Senator and federal minister for law Azam Nazeer Tarar, has said that the 27th Constitutional Amendment includes a proposal to grant the rank of...
PPP leader Lal Muhammad Khan passes away
MALAKAND: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader and former federal minister Lal Muhammad Khan has passed away after a prolonged illness. As per sources, Lal...
Federal Cabinet Approves Draft of 27th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment during a special session chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who joined the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir meet Azerbaijan President in Baku
BAKU: Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev...
Pakistan Navy’s PNS SAIF conducts joint drill with Maldives Coast Guard
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF visited the Port of Male as part of its ongoing overseas deployment, where it received a warm welcome from...
Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul reach impasse, security sources confirm deadlock
ISTANBUL: The ongoing negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reportedly stalled, according to security sources. Pakistani Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah...
Minister for railways Hanif Abbasi says Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year.
ISLAMABAD: The federal Minister for railways has said that Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year. He was addressing...
Pakistan, Bangladesh working towards resumption of direct flights to boost trade and Tourism, NA told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was briefed on Friday that Pakistan and Bangladesh are actively collaborating to restore direct flight services, aiming to strengthen economic ties,...
Fazal ur Rehman warns of disrespect to constitution as govt fails to share draft of 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazal ur Rehman has expressed strong criticism over the government’s lack of transparency regarding the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment,...
Passenger injured in power bank explosion at melbourne airport
WEB DESK: An incident occurred at Melbourne International Airport in Australia when a Lithium power bank suddenly caught fire, resulting in a passenger being burned....
SIC leader Hamid Raza sent to Jail following May 9 conviction
FAISALABAD: Sahibzada Hamid Raza, the head of the Sunni Ittehad Council, was brought before the anti-terrorism court after his detention and was subsequently remanded to...
PM Shehbaz welcomes google’s investment, new office in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his appreciation for Google’s decision to establish offices and invest in Pakistan. In a statement issued today, he highlighted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Baku to celebrate Azerbaijan victory day
BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the Azerbaijani capital on Friday for a two-day official visit to participate in the Victory Day celebrations, at...
Pakistani forces respond firmly to Afghan Taliban firing at Chaman border
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army effectively countered unprovoked firing from Afghan Taliban elements at the border near Chaman, as Islamabad reaffirmed its dedication to ongoing peace...
Pakistan rejects Indian media claims of denying entry to Hindu community members on religious grounds
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Foreign Office has categorically dismissed recent Indian media reports alleging that Pakistani authorities blocked members of the Hindu community from entering the...
South Africa clinches second ODI against Pakistan, series locked at 1-1
FAISALABAD: South Africa easily defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the second match of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series, leveling the series at...
President lauds Qatar’s media diplomacy for peace
DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the Qatar’s role in promoting peace and understanding through media diplomacy. President Zardari was talking to Director General...
Female student allegedly raped, blackmailed by University driver in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: A shocking incident has been reported at a private university in Faisalabad, where a female student was allegedly raped and blackmailed by a university...
Iran shows interest in joining Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s defense alliance
TEHRAN: Iran has expressed its desire to be included in the defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During a visit to Pakistan, Iranian Parliament...
PIA removes president, secretary general of Aircraft Engineers’ Body amid ongoing dispute
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially terminated the appointments of Abdullah Jadoon, President, and Owais Jadoon, Secretary General of the Society of Aircraft Engineers...
UK Army Chief honors martyrs during official visit to Pakistan Army Headquarters
RAWALPINDI: General Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker, the Chief of the General Staff of the United Kingdom Army, paid a respectful visit to the Pakistan...
CTD, Police eliminate terrorist commander in Karak
KARAK: Counter Terrorist Department (CTD) and police of KPK killed three terrorist in Karak. As per detail, The terrorist was killed after an hours -long...
Section 144 impose in Baluchistan for one month
QUETTA: Section 144 was imposed across the Baluchistan to maintain peace According to the interior department, there will be ban on gathering more than five...