PIA reports nearly 43% profit growth for 2024
ISLAMABAD: PIA Holdings has announced a significant improvement in its financial results for the year 2024, with the company’s profits increasing by approximately 42.90%, as...
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Punjab announces new school timings post-summer break
LAHORE: The Punjab government has issued an official notification outlining updated school hours for all public educational institutions across the province, effective from the reopening...
Govt approves revised Hajj Policy for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has officially approved the revised Hajj Policy for 2026, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to managing the pilgrimage...
TikTok launches new resources to combat flood misinformation in Pakistan
WEB DESK: In response to the ongoing monsoon floods in Pakistan, TikTok has rolled out a new search guide designed to help users access accurate...
Pakistani dramas have potential to expand on netflix, Amazon: Ahsan Iqbal
KARACHI: Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, highlighted the promising prospects of showcasing Pakistani dramas and films on leading international streaming...
PTI’s Omar Ayub pens letter to CJP over ‘Procedural and Constitutional Breaches’ in May 9 Cases
ISLAMABAD: Following recent sentences handed down to multiple PTI leaders and members by anti-terrorism courts (ATCs), Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan...
Pakistan Announces Emergency Humanitarian Assistance for Palestine
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has declared an urgent humanitarian aid initiative for Palestine. Following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Disaster Management...
ECP disqualifies MNA Abdul Latif Chirtali over May 8 conviction
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Abdul Latif Chitrali, Member of the National Assembly from NA1 Chitral, declaring his seat vacant. According...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Launches Pak Business Express and Upgrades Lahore Railway Station
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the Pak Business Express and announced significant improvements to passenger facilities at Lahore Railway Station on Tuesday....
Meta unveils new safety features to protect teens, Minors on Instagram, Facebook
WEB DESK: Meta has introduced a range of new tools and updates designed to enhance safety for teenagers and children across its platforms, including Instagram...
Tragic Sea Disaster: 18 migrants dead, 50 missing as boat sinks off Libya’s coast
TOBRUK: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that, as a result of the incident, 18 migrants lost their lives, while 50 others remain unaccounted...
Aamir Khan set to transform the Industry with ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ release strategy
WEB DESK: Aamir Khan is once again poised to make a significant impact on the entertainment landscape with his unconventional approach to releasing his latest...
Punjab Govt announces Rs. 100,000 incentive for motorcyclists to switch to electric bikes.
LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced on Monday that motorcyclists who convert their petrol-powered bikes into electric vehicles (EVs) can receive a cash reward...
Gold price further slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The gold price in Pakistan further decreased by Rs.1600 per tola According to the Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of gold decreased by...
Dozens of Quaid-i-Azam University students detained over refusal to leave hostel
ISLAMABAD: Early Tuesday morning, police conducted a raid at Quaid-i-Azam University’s hostels in the federal capital, leading to the arrest of several students following a...
Imran Khan affirms his sons will not be attending PTI protest
RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), clarified on Tuesday that his children will not be traveling to Pakistan to participate in the...
Former Sri Lankan Navy Chief arrested in kidnapping, disappearance case
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities have detained former Navy Chief Admiral Nishantha Ulgama in connection with a 15-year-old kidnapping and disappearance case. According to police, Ulgama...
DPM Ishaq Dar discusses key bilateral, regional issues with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic discussion with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, focusing on...
Swat Madrassa Murder: Prime suspects arrested as community demands Justice
SWAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have reportedly arrested the main suspects in the killing of a 14-year-old boy at a Swat madrassa, ARY News reported. Superintendent...
Chinese firms seek Pakistan donkey meat export licenses amid regulatory scrutiny
ISLAMABAD: Two Chinese Companies have submitted the application for slaughterhouse and licenses for export donkey meat from Pakistan. The Ministry of Food Security officials stated...
Pakistan’s July Inflation forecasted to remain between 3.5% and 4.5%, says Finance Ministry
KARACHI: The Ministry of Finance has forecasted that headline inflation will stay within the range of 3.5% to 4.5% for July 2025, citing easing inflationary...
Karachi Board Extends Deadline for Inter Part-I Admission
KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for Inter part-I students until August 8, ARY News...
PHC suspends arrest warrants for KP CM Gandapur
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Monday halted the arrest warrants issued against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and prohibited authorities from taking...
Explosion causes derailment of Jaffar Express near Shikarpur
SUKKUR: A blast on the railway line near Shikarpur on Monday resulted in the derailment of three compartments of the Jaffar Express, with at least...
ECP announces disqualification of PTI lawmakers convicted in May 9 cases
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially disqualified Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Ahmed Chattha following their convictions by an anti-terrorism...
Violence erupts in Punjab essembly as MPA slaps opponent
LAHORE: Opposition lawmaker Khalid Nisar Dogar assaulted ruling party member Hassan Riaz with a slap during a session in the Punjab Assembly. The incident unfolded...
Gold price decrease in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold price slightly down by Rs.100 per tola According to the All Pakistan Jewellers and Goldsmiths Association, after a reduction of Rs.100, the price...
India have no evidence linking Pakistan to the Pehalgam terrorist attack: Ex Indian Home Minister
WEB DESK: India’s former Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, has stated that there is no evidence linking Pakistan to the Pehalgam terrorist attack. In the attack...
President Zardari bestows Nishan-e-Imtiaz on USCENTCOM commander
ISLAMABAD: In a distinguished ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday, President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to General Michael E. Kurilla, the Commander...
Pakistan hosts landmark defence talks with US and central Asian Chiefs
RAWALPINDI: On Saturday, Pakistan hosted the Central & South Asia Chiefs of Defence Conference in Islamabad, bringing together senior military officials from the United States,...
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan, India to face off on september 14
WEB DESK: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025, confirming a thrilling clash between arch-rivals Pakistan...
CM Maryam Nawaz sets completion Timeline for model villages initiative
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for urgency in the implementation of the Model Villages Project, directing officials to set a firm...
PM Shehbaz greenlights advanced digital ecosystem for FBR to broaden Tax Netorders Inclusion of International experts to develop holistic framework
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the go-ahead for the establishment of an advanced digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), aimed...
DG ISPR holds Insightful session with GCU Lahore students on operation bunyan Un Marsoos
LAHORE: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, conducted an engaging interactive session with students at Government College University (GCU)...
Courthouse Attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan Leaves Five Dead, Several Injured
WEB DESK: An armed assault on a courthouse in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province resulted in the deaths of at least five people and left 13...
Five Independent Senators from KP officially join PTI, boosting Party’s Senate Tally to 21
ISLAMABAD: Five of the six senators elected as independents with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) support from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have formally aligned themselves with the party,...
Road accident in KSA claims 7 lives
BUNER: Seven Pakistani Umrah pilgrims dead in horrific accident in Saudi Arabia. According to the detail, the victims including four children, who lost their lives...
Pakistan open to cooperation with India on counterterrorism: Ishaq Dar
WASHINGTON: During a policy address at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed Islamabad’s willingness to collaborate with India in...
Tourists Safely Evacuated After Landslide Blocks Saiful Muluk Lake Route
PESHAWAR: A major landslide, triggered by a sudden cloudburst, stranded over 60 jeeps carrying tourists on the road to Saiful Muluk Lake near Naran, Khyber...
Safar moon not sighted in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that the crescent moon for Safar was not sighted, hence the 1st of Safar-ul-Muzaffar would be observed on Sunday....
Firing incident in New Mexico University claim One dead, One injured
NEW MEXICO: Firing in New Mexico University, resulting atleast one dead and one injured The university issued a statement indicating that the shooting took place...
CM Punjab announced phase 2 of internship program
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Internship Program, providing a major boost to both youth...
Iran, European nations engage in “candid” nuclear negotiations as UN sanctions threaten
TEHRAN: Iran’s deputy foreign minister reaffirms the country’s core principles and notes that ongoing discussions will continue. Iran announced it will persist with nuclear negotiations...
Dollar rate declines against Pak rupee
KARACHI : The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) showcased a notable appreciation against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank market. The currency closed at PKR 283.45 per...
LHC orders Punjab govt to implement law on wheat price fixation
LAHORE: Lahore High Court has issued a verdict on a petition challenging the non-setting of wheat prices. The court has directed the Punjab government to...
US secretary of State lauds Pakistan’s role in world piece
WASHINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Both the...
Air Karachi is preparing to incorporate Chinese-made passenger aircraft into its domestic service fleet.
KARACHI: Hanif Gauhar announced that Chinese aircraft are approximately half the cost of comparable Airbus and Boeing models, which could lead to a significant reduction...
Gold price further decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: The gold price in Pakistan decreased again in the country for Rs.2300 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
TikTok Content Creator Sumeera Rajput Found Dead at Her Ghotki Home
GHOTKI: TikTok star Sumeera Rajput was discovered dead at her residence in the Bago Wah area, police confirmed on Friday. District Police Officer Anwar Shaikh...
President Zardari meets Saudi Ambassador, discuss trade, economy and culture
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed al-Malki at Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed various matters specially focus on trade, economy and culture....