People’s liberation army Navy Vessel DAQING arrives in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy warmly welcomed the People’s Liberation Army Navy ship DAQING as it arrived in port for upcoming joint bilateral exercises, according to the...
Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Israel-Iran conflict: FT report
ISLAMABAD: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is taking a prominent diplomatic role in efforts to...
Iran launches missile strikes on Israel, rejects Trump’s claims of ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran fired multiple waves of missiles toward Israel, according to Israeli military officials. Air raid sirens...
Pakistan military leaders vow unwavering commitment to protect national security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military leadership has reiterated their unwavering dedication to defending the nation’s sovereignty, combating terrorism, and maintaining internal stability. In a strong statement, the...
Pakistan celebrates national day with simplicity amid Middle East-linked economic measures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan observed its national day on Monday with patriotic fervor, but the celebrations were subdued and marked by austerity, reflecting recent government-imposed restrictions amid...
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Beijing-backed brain chip firm says it is 3 years behind Musk’s Neuralink
BEIJING: Leading Chinese state-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most cutting-edge product is still three years behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink, as Beijing...
IRGC Claims Strike on US F-35 Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it targeted and “heavily damaged” a US-made F-35 Lightning II aircraft over central Iran, in...
Pakistan slams Taliban claim of violating temporary ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations made by a spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban accusing it of breaching a temporary ceasefire, describing the claims as baseless...
DG ISPR issues stern warning to Afghan Taliban: choose between regime security, self-destruction
ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR), has issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban, urging them to...
Heavy rain, strong winds hit various areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds has begun in several parts of Karachi. Areas including North Nazimabad, North Karachi, Sargodha, Federal B Area, Saddar,...
Senate clarification sparks more questions over chairman’s luxury vehicle purchase
ISLAMABAD: A statement issued by the Senate Secretariat on Monday in response to reports about a luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani has added to...
Six militants killed in CTD-police operation in Kohat
KOHAT: At least six terrorists were killed during a joint operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department and police in Kohat on Sunday, officials...
Secure arrival: Pakistani navy escorts two oil tankers from Fujairah amid rising security threats
KARACHI: Two oil tankers carrying an estimated 100 to 120 million liters of fuel have successfully arrived in Karachi from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....
Pakistan conducts successful airstrikes in Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military has executed precise airstrikes across Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. Sources within security agencies confirmed that the Pakistan Armed...
UN security council urges Iran to stop attacks on Gulf nations
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling on Iran to immediately stop its attacks on Gulf countries. The resolution,...
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, PM Shehbaz heads to Saudi Arabia for urgent talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a short official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East continue to intensify...
Pakistan condemns Israeli Military strikes on Lebanon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denounced Israel’s recent military operations targeting Lebanon, describing them as a serious breach of international law and calling for urgent international...
Educational Institutions across Sindh to remain closed from March 16 to 31
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the immediate closure of all educational institutions across the province effective from March 16 through 31. The decision was...
88 flights from Pakistan cancelled as middle east airspace closures disrupt travel
ISLAMABAD: Flight operations in Pakistan remained disrupted on Sunday as multiple countries continued to restrict their airspace due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle...
Govt raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs.55 per liter
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Orangaizab, and Petroleum Minister...
PM Shehbaz orders strict action against fuel hoarding
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to launch a strict crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products amid concerns about fuel supply...
Pakistan’s diesel, petrol supplies cover 28 days demand: FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the Senate Committee on Finance that Pakistan currently has sufficient diesel and petrol reserves to last for 28 days....
PM Shehbaz holds closed-door meeting with Lawmakers on regional security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over a high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly changing regional security environment....
India’s diplomatic tightrope: debate intensifies over Modi’s Israel outreach amid Iran tensions
New Delhi / Jerusalem / Tehran : A fresh political storm has erupted in India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent diplomatic engagement with Israel,...
Pakistan,Turkey reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic discussion with Turkish President Tayyeb Erdogan this evening, emphasizing the need to work together for regional...
Medical team from PIMS. Shifa trust examines Imran Khan’s wounded eye in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A group of doctors from PIMS and Shifa Trust Eye Hospital visited Adiala Jail to assess the condition of former PTI leader Imran Khan’s...
Massive gridlock on I.I. Chundrigar road after key Karachi routes sealed for security
KARACHI: Severe gridlock gripped central Karachi on Tuesday after authorities sealed off major routes around the city’s business district for security reasons, triggering long tailbacks...
Pakistani national killed in Iranian missile strike on UAE, officials confirm
DUBAI: The Pakistani Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has urged its citizens to remain alert following escalating tensions in the region. In a post...
Pakistan claims control of 32 Sq Km area along Afghan border
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have reportedly assumed control of a 32-square-kilometer area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border amid escalating tensions between the two sides. The development...
Pakistan’s sovereignty non-negotiable, affirm PM, President
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top political leadership has reiterated that the country’s security and territorial integrity are beyond compromise amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Shehbaz...
Opposition accepts govt’s proposal for talks amid deadlock over Imran Khan’s eye treatment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP), has agreed to engage in negotiations with the government to break the ongoing political impasse concerning former...
India’s response to Balochistan incident ‘Reinforces Pakistan’s Position,’ Says FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday stated that India’s reaction to the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan has, in effect, validated Islamabad’s longstanding concerns about...
Dar departs for Saudi Arabia to attend OIC session on Israeli actions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar left for Saudi Arabia on Thursday for a three-day visit to participate in a...
England clinches T20 World Cup semi-final spot with win over Pakistan
WEB DESK: Harry Brook’s century guides England to victory by two wickets, securing their place in the semi-finals England confirmed their qualification for the ICC...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to enhance defense, economic relations with Qatar
DOHA: During his ongoing two-day official visit to Doha, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to bolstering defense partnerships and broadening bilateral cooperation with...
Imran Khan receives bail in six cases, Bushra Bibi in two
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the leader of PTI, has been granted bail in six different cases, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, has secured bail in two...
ATC approves bail to 30 JI workers in Karachi
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi has approved bail for 30 Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) members, each on surety bonds of Rs30,000. The bail applications were...
Justice (Retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal takes oath as AJK Chief Election Commissioner
MUZAFFARABAD: Justice (Retired) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal officially took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during a formal swearing-in ceremony...
Shehbaz affirms Pakistan to collaborate with Board of Peace on Gaza initiative
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States have committed to strengthening their bilateral trade, economic ties, and cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. This understanding was reached during...
Pakistan’s poverty rate rises by 7% over seven years amid inflation, flood disasters
ISLAMABAD: After a hiatus of seven years, the Ministry of Planning has unveiled a new poverty assessment, revealing a concerning escalation in poverty across Pakistan....
Two FIA immigration officers held in anti-corruption crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The action was taken by the agency’s Anti-Corruption Cell after allegations surfaced that certain passengers were being granted immigration clearance unlawfully. Director General Usman...
Trump Praises PM Shehbaz, Gen Asim at Washington Peace Conference
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is among the distinguished leaders participating in the inaugural session of the Board of Peace in Washington, where US President...
Pakistan, US collaborate on strategic Initiative for Roosevelt hotel redevelopment
KARACHI: Pakistan has entered into an agreement with the United States to collaboratively redevelop the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York, ARY News reported. A...
Ramadan inspires cleanliness, discipline and social responsibility: Tariq Ali Nizamani
KARACHI: The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) conducted an awareness session at Government Girls Secondary School, Korangi 6, as part of its ongoing Social...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Washington for Gaza peace board summit
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached the United States for a three-day official visit to take part in the inaugural meeting of the Gaza...
President Zardari pays condolences at Manzoor Wattoo’s residence
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residence of the late Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo, a former Punjab Chief Minister, to extend his sympathies and...
Ramadan crescent sighted: First fast in Pakistan to be observed tomorrow
PESHAWAR: The central Moon sighting committee is currently holding its meeting in Peshawar to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The session is being...
DPM Ishaq Dar to join UN security council briefing on Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to New York to participate in a United Nations Security...
PM Shehbaz Embarks for Washington to Attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Summit on Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Sources indicate that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for the United States to participate in the inaugural global summit of the Board of...