Lahore manhole incident: Court grants physical remand of five accused
LAHORE: Lahore court on Saturday approved a four-day physical remand of five individuals, including a project manager linked to the Data Darbar extension project, in...
Rail service halted across Balochistan over security situation
QUETTA: Train services throughout Balochistan have been temporarily suspended amid escalating security concerns, railway officials confirmed on Saturday. Authorities cited the worsening law and order...
Gold Prices slide sharply, down Rs61,000 in two days
KARACHI: Gold continued its downward spiral on Saturday, shedding Rs25,500 per tola to settle at Rs511,862, according to data released by the Sarafa Association. The...
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Tharparkar: child deaths rise to 50 as malnutrition crisis deepens
MITHI: Six additional children receiving treatment at Civil Hospital Mithi have died over the last five days, pushing the number of child fatalities in Tharparkar...
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Khaqan Shahnawaz, Sabeena Syed wed in intimate ceremony
WEB DESK: The couple took to Instagram on January 30 to share their first photos as newlyweds, revealing moments from their private nikkah ceremony attended...
President and PM felicitate cricket team for victory against Australia in first T20
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their congratulations to the Pakistan Cricket Team for their spectacular victory against Australia in...
Opposition leader in KMC calls for No-Confidence motion against Karachi Mayor
KARACHI: The opposition leader of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) announced on Friday that he will be moving a no-confidence motion against Karachi’s Mayor, Murtaza...
ICC unveils official track for T20 world cup 2026
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the anthem for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The song, titled “Feel the...
Tim Paine, former Australian captain, named head coach of Sialkot stallions for PSL 11
SIALKOT: In a major update for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the head coach...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders immediate action on heartbreaking Lahore mother, child tragedy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the tragic incident in Lahore where a mother and her young daughter fell...
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Astronomers discover earth-sized exoplanet 146 light-years away
WEB DESK: Scientists have identified a potential Earth-like planet located just 146 light-years from Earth, raising hopes for habitable worlds beyond our solar system. The...
Petroleum Prices in Pakistan expected to change from Feb 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum product prices are anticipated to undergo adjustments starting February 2026, based on information from reliable sources. It is predicted that petrol may...
PTI political committee: Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz step down
ISLAMABAD: Omar Ayub, a former opposition leader, along with Shibli Faraz, has resigned from the PTI Political Committee. Omar Ayub explained that his ongoing legal...
Punjab Launches Parwaaz Card: How to Secure an Instant Rs. 3 Lakh Loan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially launched the ‘Parwaaz Card,’ a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering skilled youth and boosting employment opportunities both...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz issues 30-day deadline for commercial, high-rise buildings across the province to install fire hydrants
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz set a 30-day deadline for commercial and high-rise buildings to install fire hydrants, warning that strict action would follow...
No conflicts among Türkiye, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan, affirms Ambassador
WEB DESK: The Türkiye–Azerbaijan Initiative was officially launched under the auspices of the Institute of Regional Studies. During the opening seminar, Turkish Ambassador Dr. İrfan...
President Zardari holds talks with UAE vice President to strengthen economic ties
DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari met with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to discuss furthering bilateral relations between...
Balochistan CM announces 70% decline in crime in Quetta over two months
QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, announced that significant progress has been made in maintaining peace and security across the province through targeted...
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Telecom spectrum expanded to 600MHz to ease internet congestion
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to enhance internet performance nationwide, the government has decided to expand the telecom spectrum to 600 megahertz a step expected to...
Gul Plaza search enters ninth day as more human remains found
KARACHI: Search and rescue efforts at the site of the collapsed Gul Plaza entered their ninth day on Saturday, as teams recovered additional human remains...
ICC drafts Scotland into T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh
WEB DESK: Following similar reports in Indian media, a cricket-focused website has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to replace Bangladesh with...
Pakistan, Somalia Sign Visa-Free Pact for Diplomats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Somalia have entered into an agreement that removes the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passports. The accord was signed in Islamabad...
Dar, Iranian Foreign Minister hold talks on global, regional issues
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to exchange views on key...
79 more outlaws surrender amid operation in Thar desert
RAJANPUR: In a significant development, authorities in Rajanpur reported that 79 more wanted criminals have surrendered during an ongoing police crackdown in the Thar Desert...
Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures hamper tirah valley evacuations
TIRAH: Families fleeing their homes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley faced severe hardships on Friday as heavy snow and freezing weather conditions caused roads to...
Pakistan Army provides critical support to displaced tirah families amid heavy snowfall
PESHAWAR: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Army is actively assisting families displaced from Tirah as heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions persist. Continuous efforts are...
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China introduces second phase of 6G trials after securing 300 key technologies
WEB DESK: China has begun the second phase of its 6G development trials following the successful completion of the initial phase, which resulted in a...
Pakistan moves to next round of under-19 cricket world cup after victory over Zimbabwe
WEB DESK: Pakistan has secured their place in the upcoming stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup following an 8-wicket win against Zimbabwe. The...
Israeli airlines preparing to move aircraft in response to Iranian missile threats
WEB DESK: Israeli Transport Minister Myri Regev has indicated that Israeli airlines are making arrangements to transfer their aircraft abroad as a precaution against potential...
Rana Sanaullah reiterates call for dialogue, appeals to opposition to support political reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah has once again urged opposition parties to engage in dialogue, emphasizing that political discussions are crucial for...
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Davos to represent Pakistan at WEF 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, touched down in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday to participate in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled from...
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian flights until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has announced that it will maintain the ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its airspace for an additional month, now scheduled to remain in...
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SpaceX aims for first uncrewed mars landing by late 2026
WEB DESK: SpaceX is accelerating its plans to send an uncrewed Starship to Mars, targeting a launch as soon as late 2026. If achieved, this...
62 notorious bandits surrender in Katcha region during joint police crackdown
SADIQABAD: Authorities from Punjab and Sindh have jointly launched a major operation targeting bandit groups in the Katcha area, according to police officials on Tuesday....
MQM calls for judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire tragedy
ISLAMABAD: Senior MQM-P leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Tuesday urged the government to establish a judicial commission, headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice...
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Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu
LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...
Pakistan denounces alleged mosque profiling in Indian-administered Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticised reports suggesting that mosques and their management bodies are being profiled in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, calling the move...
Rana Sanaullah calls on PTI to rejoin parliamentary committees, embrace dialogue
ISLAMABAD: In a significant appeal, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday to re-engage with parliamentary committees, emphasizing...
NEPRA’s 2025 power sector report criticizes Pakistan’s power distribution performance
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released its annual Power Sector Industry Report for 2025, painting a grim picture of Pakistan’s electricity...
Security Forces eliminate 20 terrorists in Kharan Balochistan: ISPR
KHARAN: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security personnel have neutralized around fifteen to twenty terrorists linked to India-sponsored groups, involved in various terrorist...
Attaullah Tarar pays tribute to Ishrat Fatima at her Islamabad residence
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, paid a visit to the residence of renowned broadcaster Ishrat Fatima in Islamabad on Thursday. During the...
Govt decide to keep fuel prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the upcoming two weeks. An official notification confirmed that the fuel prices...
Pak-US military drills inspired gambit 2026 to proceed
ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council’s Executive Committee has sanctioned major development projects totaling over 117 billion rupees. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Sui gas providers urged to enhance domestic gas deliveries
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has issued directives to Sui Gas companies to implement urgent measures aimed at alleviating gas shortages for residential...
Pakistan seeks increase in Hajj quota for 2026 from Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially requested Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj quota for 2026 to 230,000, aligning with the country’s population size and enabling more...
Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates Pakistan Assan Khidmat Markaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan Assan Khidmat Markaz in Islamabad today to facilitate the people residing in the Federal Capital. Addressing the ceremony,...
Fazl declares Post-Eid protest campaigns
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has revealed plans for a series of protests and public gatherings following Eid to address concerns...
FIA discovers wheat Theft in Faisalabad; 2,000 Sacks Filled with soil recovered from warehouse
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a significant scam at a Pasco warehouse in Tandlianwala Tehsil, Faisalabad, where thousands of sacks believed to...
Government announces for new currency notes; formation of design review Committee
RAWALPINDI: The government has announced plans to introduce new banknotes, with a dedicated committee established to oversee the design process. In a recent session of...