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)...
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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,...
Remain steadfast: chief Justice’s Message on Independence day
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Y. A. Afridi, emphasized that no one is above the law, reaffirming the principle of rule of law. In...
Google celebrates Pakistan’s 78th Independence day with special doodle
KARACHI: Renowned search engine Google has once again honored Pakistan’s Independence Day with a bespoke doodle, capturing the spirit of the nation’s 78th national milestone....
Maryam Nawaz commemorates independence day with tribute to Nawaz Sharif, Armed Forces
LAHORE: In a heartfelt celebration, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz marked the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan by honoring Nawaz Sharif, the armed forces, and...
Terrorist attacks in KP result in five police officers killed, several wounded
PESHAWAR: At least five policemen were martyred and as many injured as terrorists attacked the law enforcers simultaneously in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The...
Pakistani embassies worldwide celebrate 78th Independence day with traditional Enthusiasm
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani diplomatic missions around the globe commemorated the 78th anniversary of independence through vibrant flag-raising ceremonies and activities that underscored the historical importance of...
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan Foreign Ministers set for Kabul meeting on August 20
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are scheduled to convene in Kabul on August 20 for a trilateral dialogue. The meeting will feature...
Oman Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students for 2025–26
KARACHI: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the opening of applications for the Omani Scholarship Program 2025–26, which provides fully financed scholarships for Pakistani...
Chinese mountaineer killed while descending from K2
WEB DESK: Guan Jing, a Chinese climber, tragically lost her life on Tuesday night after being struck by falling rocks during her descent from K2,...
Pakistan Railways Implements robust anti-theft strategies
KARACHI: A high-level meeting was chaired by Inspector General (IG) Railways Rao Tahir to address the increasing incidents of theft and fare evasion on Karachi’s...
NA approves ATA amendment, restores 90-Day detention power amid opposition, Walkouts
ISLAMABAD : The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the Anti-Terrorism Act (Amendment) Bill, re-establishing the authority for law enforcement agencies to detain suspects for up...
Grand independence day celebrations, Marka-e-Haq ceremony underway in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The central event commemorating Pakistan’s Independence Day and the Marka-e-Haq initiative is currently taking place at Jinnah Sports Stadium, with President Asif Ali Zardari...
Petrol Prices Expected to Increase, Diesel Rates to Drop Significantly from August 16
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering changes to petroleum product prices, with a slight increase in petrol rates and significant cuts in diesel prices from August...
ECP schedule by-election on vacant senate seat of Ejaz Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the schedule for the by-election on the vacant Senate seat of Ejaz Chaudhry. According to the...
Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Azerbaijan’s Patriotic war medal
RAWALPINDI: In a significant diplomatic gesture, Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, awarded Pakistan’s Army...
Interior Minister Naqvi visits home of martyred Major Rizwan Tahir
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the family home of Martyr Major Rizwan Tahir on Wednesday, expressing his condolences and gratitude for...
IMF likely to release $1 billion tranche soon; Mission Scheduled for September, Says Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that an IMF delegation is expected to visit Pakistan at the end of September. Following this visit,...
PM Shehbaz welcomes Moody’s upward revision of Pakistan’s credit rating
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his satisfaction following Moody’s decision to upgrade Pakistan’s credit rating. In a statement released by his office, the...
Gold price slightly slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.200 per tola in the Country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit ratings, shifts outlook to stable from positive
WEB DESK: Moody’s Investors Service has raised Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa2 to Caa1.The agency also upgraded...
Pakistan, US reinforce commitment to counter terrorism and Denounce BLA, TTP
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their joint efforts to combat terrorism, emphasizing collaboration in multilateral forums such as the United Nations....
Rawalpindi police arrests Imran Khan’s sisters near Adiala Jail during protest
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police apprehended Aleema Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of PTI leader Imran Khan, near the Dahgal checkpoint close to Adiala Jail on Monday,...
Karachi’s DHA, surrounding areas brace for 24-Hour Gas outage Today
KARACHI: Residents of Defence Housing Authority and several adjoining neighbourhoods are set to endure a full day without gas supply as the Sui Southern Gas Company...
Punjab CM announces introduction of electric buses in select districts at Rs20 fare
LAHORE: On Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif revealed plans to introduce modern electric buses in several underdeveloped districts of Punjab, providing affordable and...
PM to Award 100,000 free laptops to talented students
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that 100,000 laptops will be provided free of charge to meritorious students nationwide, ensuring a fair and...
NA bill Introduces penalties for unlawful eviction of women from homes
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at criminalizing the illegal eviction of women from their residences. ...
PTI announces no protests on August 14; Will show support for Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan stated that Imran Khan has called on the nation to step out of their homes for genuine independence, and she is hopeful...
Explosions at US steel plant in Clairton result in two fatalities, multiple Injured
WEB DESK: A series of explosions occurred at the Clairton Coke Works, a major US Steel facility near Pittsburgh, resulting in two deaths and injuring...
PIA preparing to launch direct flights to Barcelona, Milan
ISLAMABAD: Following the revival of its European routes, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to commence direct flights to Barcelona and Milan, under directives from...
PHC temporarily halts appointment of new opposition leaders in NA , Senate
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order on the appointment of new opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and...
SCP to operate normally on August 13, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced that it will remain open and fully functional on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, despite the local holiday...
Renowned singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away
LAHORE: Internationally acclaimed singer Atif Aslam’s father has died at the age of 77. According to family sources, Atif Aslam’s father was sick for a...
Gold price slipped by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold dropped Rs.500 per tola in the Country and settle at Rs.358,300 According to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association...
16,000 Pakistanis jailed abroad; 10,290 in Saudi Arabia: NA told
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly told 13,852 prisoners held in 3 countries with which Pakistan has extradition deals The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 15,953...
PM Shehbaz celebrates Gallup Survey showing record high business confidence in Pakistan’s economy
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the recent Gallup Business Confidence Index, highlighting a four-year peak in business optimism regarding Pakistan’s economic outlook. In his...
Govt Introduces Rs238 per MMBTU Tax on Private Power Plants
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has imposed a Rs238 per mmbtu levy on captive power plants.The levy has been imposed under the Off The Grid Captive...
US declares BLA, Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations following recent attacks
WASHINGTON: The United States has officially classified the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliated faction, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), the...
Punjab hospitals extend OPD operating hours to enhance patient access
LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has introduced an extension to outpatient department (OPD) hours at all government teaching hospitals throughout the province, aiming to facilitate...