Pakistan, IMF launch second review talks amid focus on flood recovery efforts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have kicked off the second round of review talks on the current loan program today (Thursday), with...
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PM Shehbaz meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser, discuss bilateral ties
NEW YORK : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to building constructive and forward looking ties with Bangladesh, rooted in mutual respect, trust...
Bilawal Bhutto launches free pink electric scooters for working women in Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led the launch of a new women-focused transport initiative in Karachi on Thursday, distributing free pink...
Pakistan set to launch first hyperspectral satellite in October
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is gearing up to launch its first-ever advanced hyperspectral satellite in October, a major milestone in the country’s space and remote sensing capabilities,...
Gold prices drop in Pakistan after recent surge
KARACHI: After several consecutive increases, gold prices in Pakistan have recorded a notable decline. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates explore expanded collaboration on health, relief, and development
NEW YORK: On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a significant meeting with Bill Gates, co-chair of...
PM Shehbaz Urges World Leaders to Fulfill Climate Finance Promises, Commits to Stronger Ties with Bangladesh
NEW YORK: Speaking on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored Pakistan’s dual commitment to climate...
Pakistan secures Rs1.275 trillion bank deal to tackle power sector circular debt
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of circular debt in Pakistan’s power sector, the federal government has signed a Rs1.275...
IHC petition filed for recovery of missing woman, Falak Javaid
ISLAMABAD: A petition was submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday by the father of Sanam Javaid a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist seeking...
Trump, PM Shehbaz Sharif, and muslim leaders meets on UNGA sidelines
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former U.S. President Donald Trump shared a brief yet cordial interaction during the Arab-Islamic Summit held on the...
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza during UN address, rejects Palestinian statehood
NEW YORK: Speaking before world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for an immediate end to...
SC to Review Petitions Challenging 26th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled a hearing for October 7 to consider multiple petitions contesting the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Proceedings will commence...
Afghan teen survives 1,000km flight hidden in Plane’s Landing gear, deported from Delhi
NEW DELHI: In a startling and rare survival story, a 13-year-old Afghan boy endured a perilous flight from Kabul to Delhi while concealed in the...
Justice Jahangiri Urges Supreme Court to Fast-Track Appeal Against Suspension
Islamabad – Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan, requesting an expedited hearing of his appeal against the Islamabad High Court’s...
President, PM express grief over death of Saudi Grand Mufti
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh...
Legendary umpire Bird pass away at aged 92
WEB DESK: Iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury,...
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh dies at 81 in Riyadh
RIYADH: Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and one of the most influential Islamic scholars in the Muslim world, passed...
IT sector booms with 20% growth: Says Shaza
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja says IT sector is on a path of progress with twenty percent growth annually. Addressing...
Shehbaz Sharif will attend 80th session of UNGA today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif who is in New York will attend the formal opening ceremony of the 80th session of the United Nations...
Gold prices in Pakistan approach inprecedented Rs400,000 mark
KARACHI: Gold prices soared to record-breaking levels in both domestic and international markets, edging closer to the historic Rs400,000 threshold in Pakistan. As per the...
Dar Urges stronger OIC-UN collaboration for Palestine, muslim world
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause during a high-level session of the Organization...
Oscar winner Angelina Jolie says ” I don’t recognise today’s America”
WEB DESK: Hollywood Queen and Oscar winner super star Angelina Jolie said that she doesn’t recognize today’s America that divided and limits People’s expressions. Angelina...
France, Belgium among six nations recognizing Palestine at UN amid escalating Gaza crisis
WEB DESK : World leaders convened at the United Nations on Monday in a dramatic show of support for Palestinian statehood, signaling a major diplomatic...
ATC issues arrest warrants for Asad Qaiser in Judicial Complex Case
ISLAMABAD – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker, Asad Qaiser,...
Sindh CM, Turkish Consul General explore avenues for Investment, cooperation
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Turkey’s newly appointed Consul General, Ergul Kadak, on Monday and extended a warm welcome as...
Sialkot Police rescue abducted infant within hours
SIALKOT: In a swift and effective operation, Rangpura police recovered a six-month-old baby girl who had been abducted from a private hospital in Sialkot, just...
Shehbaz Sharif to represent Pakistan at 80th UNGA session
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the high-level segment of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, which...
Trump administration pushes $6.4 billion weapons deal for Israel amid gaza conflict
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is reportedly seeking Congressional approval for a significant $6.4 billion arms deal with Israel, a move that arrives amid escalating violence...
Gold price drops again in Pakistan
KARACHI: The gold price in Pakistan decline again by Rs.1100 per tola According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of...
Afghanistan refuses Trump’s bid to regain control of Bagram Air Base
KABUL: The Afghan government has firmly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to reclaim Bagram Air Base, underscoring that any future engagement with Washington...
India, Pakistan set for Asia Cup rematch amid handshake controversy
WEB DESK: Cricket’s most intense rivalry resumes this Sunday as India and Pakistan face off once again in the Asia Cup — just a week...
Private Hajj scheme 2026: Applications open for 37,903 new pilgrims as deferred cases get priority
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially started accepting applications for the 2026 private Hajj scheme, making room for 37,903 new pilgrims this year....
Maryam Nawaz unveils compensation plan for flood-affected families in Punjab
SARGODHA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive financial aid package for residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged in the recent flooding...
Indian Institutions, Including Military, Swayed by Extremist Ideology: ISPR Chief
RAWALPINDI : Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has strongly criticized Indian state institutions—particularly the military—for being influenced by...
Pakistan-Saudi defence pact may expand to include other nations: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has indicated that while it’s too early to discuss the participation of additional countries in the newly signed strategic defence...
IHC announces September 25 hearing on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Suspension in £190 Million Case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set a date for hearing the petitions seeking to suspend the sentences of former Prime Minister Imran Khan...
Swat, nearby regions experience another earthquake
SWAT: Residents of Swat and nearby areas felt a fresh tremor on Thursday, marking the third seismic event within a few hours. The quake measured...
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for London following official visit to Riyadh
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for London after concluding his official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Governor of Riyadh was present at...
President Zardari holds talks with Xinjiang communist party leader
BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Mr. Chen Xiaojiang, the Communist Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, during his visit to Urumqi....
Trump indicates effort to reclaim bagram airfield from Afghanistan
LONDON: During a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed efforts to regain control of Bagram...
Explosion at Chaman Borderb taxi stand claims 5 killed, 3 injured
CHAMAN: In the city of Chaman Baluchistan, an explosion at the border taxi stand resulted in 5 fatalities, 3 injured. According to the Assistant Commissioner...
NDMA warns of flood risks amid forecast of heavy rains
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an update on the country’s river and weather situation, warning of potential flooding in several regions due...
World Athletics Championships: Trinidad and Tobago Wins Gold Medal in Javelin Throw
TOKYO: At the World Athletics Championships, Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete secured the gold medal in the javelin throw event. The final of the javelin throw...
Security forces eliminates four terrorist in Khuzdar: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 4 more terrorists in Khuzdar district of Baluchistan, bringing the total number of terrorists eliminated in the past two days...
Gold Price Remains Steady in the Country Today
KARACHI: Gold prices in the country remained unchanged today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry Merchants Association, the price of gold per tola...
PSX surges over 1,700 Points following saudi defence pact boosts Investor sentiment
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant rally on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index soaring by approximately 1,776 points, a rise of 1.14%,...
Arshad Nadeem falls short at World Athletics championships
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s top javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, was unable to deliver his best at the World Athletics Championships held at Japan’s National Stadium on...
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan beats UAE, Qualitied for super four
DUBAI: Pakistan advanced to Asia Cup 2025’s Super Four phase after eliminating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the tournament in the 10th group match...
Shehbaz Sharif holds high-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince to strengthen defense partnership
RIYADH: Following the gracious invitation from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi...
CM Punjab Launches electric Bus Initiative in Wazirabad
LAHORE: On Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially inaugurated the Electric Bus Project in Wazirabad, unveiling a series of key initiatives aimed at...