International fuel rates drop sharply, petrol, diesel cheaper
WEB DESK: Global fuel markets witnessed a significant downturn as both petrol and diesel prices declined substantially. The worldwide price of petrol slipped by $2.74...
Punjab considers one-week extension in winter holidays
LAHORE: The Punjab government is weighing the option of extending winter vacations in schools as cold weather intensifies across the province. Punjab Education Minister Rana...
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NASA astronauts to return early from ISS due to medical emergency
WEB DESK: Four NASA astronauts will be coming back from the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule following a medical concern involving one of...
Karachi: SSGCL announces 24-hour gas suspension for Industries on January 11
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) has issued a notice for a 24-hour gas shutdown for industrial customers in Karachi, scheduled to begin on...
Turkey nears agreement to join Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defense partnership
Ankara’s negotiations to become part of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) are progressing rapidly, with sources telling Bloomberg that a formal deal...
Govt launches FY 2026-27 budget planning: Ministry of Finance to lead tax policy development
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated the process for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, inviting input from the business community by January 30. In...
Preparation for Military Operation in Tirah Valley, villagers set to relocate starting tomorrow
PESHAWAR: The process of relocating residents from the Tirah Valley in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will begin tomorrow. Over the past three days, authorities have...
Retired commodore Jawad Akhtar steps down as technical advisor to maritime ministry
ISLAMABAD: The federal government released official notifications on Thursday concerning a series of resignations, retirements, postings, and transfers affecting civil and police personnel. According to...
Punjab Chief Minister launches community health inspectors program
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the provincial government is committed to proactive governance, prioritizing preventive healthcare to safeguard the health of...
NADRA extends online birth, death, marriage, and divorce registration to select Sindh cities
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a digital platform that enables residents to register vital events such as birth, death, marriage,...
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Chinese-developed robot performs advanced surgery on a pig Without Human Control
BEIJING: A state-of-the-art robotic system created by a Chinese firm has successfully carried out biliary surgery on a 30-kilogram pig, entirely driven by artificial intelligence,...
Murtaza Wahab express serious concern over rising dog bit incidents
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday advocated for the culling of stray dogs, criticizing neutering as a gradual approach, amid a significant increase...
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PTA collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over six years
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over the past six years. During this...
Historic Pakistani Senate delegation to visit the US in January 2026
ISLAMABAD: A distinguished delegation from Pakistan’s Senate, led by Deputy Chairman Senator Syedal Khan Nasar, is scheduled to visit the United States from January 20...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership for peace, prosperity
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have reiterated that their long-standing partnership plays a crucial role in ensuring peace, stability, and shared prosperity at both regional and...
Tax-Related Cases to Receive Top Priority, Says CJP Afridi
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has underscored that cases related to taxation, particularly those with implications for the national economy, will be taken...
Four police officers martyred in separate attacks in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
BANNU: At least four police personnel were martyred in two separate shooting incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, officials confirmed on Sunday. ...
Dar meets Chinese minister, reviews CPEC progress, regional situation
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Liu Haisheng, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
Punjab govt abolished free nursing education in public sector
LAHORE: The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in public-sector colleges by introducing a new policy issued by the provincial Health Department. Under the...
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore: Press Briefing
MUZAFFARABAD: The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore hold a press talk and apprised overall the situation of the Kashmir....
Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for ODI, test series
ISLAMABAD: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has unveiled the schedule for Pakistan’s upcoming cricket tour. Pakistan’s cricket team is set to visit Bangladesh in March 2026...
Sindh implements unified examination framework across all boards
KARACHI: All examination boards in Sindh are set to adopt a single, standardized assessment system, as the Sindh Education Department announced on Friday. This marks...
Starlink to lower satellite orbits in 2026 to Improve space safety
WEB DESK: Starlink plans to adjust the altitude of its satellite fleet in 2026 by moving spacecraft currently operating at about 550 kilometers above Earth...
Naqvi praises sindh rangers’ role in Karachi’s improved security
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Sindh Rangers for their key role in restoring peace and stability in Karachi, as well as...
CJ Yahya Afridi promises continued judicial reforms in 2026
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to protecting fundamental rights, maintaining the rule of law, and delivering...
Islamabad authorities delay M-Tag deadline for vehicles by 15 days
ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Islamabad on Wednesday extended the deadline for installing M-tags on vehicles by 15 days. According to detail, Citizens can now...
CDF vows to defeat Indian-supported threats in Balochistan; praises local resilience
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Wednesday committed to counteracting attempts by Indian-supported proxies...
FBR issues clarification on tax exemptions for imports in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding tax exemptions on imports in Gilgit-Baltistan. The FBR stated that a comprehensive system...
Ayaz Sadiq to attend Khalida Zia’s funeral instead of DPM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will not be traveling to Bangladesh tomorrow due to a packed schedule. As per detail, In his place,...
Chief Justice of LHC launches digital courts initiative, financial management systems
LAHORE: Chief Justice Alia Neelum of Lahore High Court has formally launched a comprehensive digital transformation of the judicial system, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency,...
Parliamentary human rights committee approves ICT Senior Citizens bill amid criticism of ministry absences
ISLAMABAD: During a recent session led by Chairperson MNA Nosheen Iftikhar, the parliamentary committee on human rights engaged in extensive discussions on key legislation, human...
Respectful islamic scholar mufti Mukhtar-ud-Din shah passes away
HANGU: The esteemed Islamic scholar Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah has sadly passed away. Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah served as the Sheikh-ul-Hadith at Jamia Zakariya Dar-ul-Aman...
President, PM affirm commitment to ongoing anti-terrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for their recent successful intelligence-driven operation against the Indian-backed extremist...
Funeral prayers held for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed at Peshawar Garrison
PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed, who sacrificed his life fighting bravely against Fitna al Khwarij in Khar, Bajaur District, were held...
Sarfraz Baghati confirmed as the 8th chief of the Baghati tribe
QUETTA: In a significant development, Mir Sarfraz Baghati, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, has been formally designated as the eighth chief of the Baghati tribe....
Sadiq Sanjrani meets Ishaq Dar, brief Balochistan development projects
ISLAMABAD: Ex Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and brief Baluchistan development initiatives. As per detail, In Islamabad...
Arif Habib says no final decision yet on buying PIA’s remaining 25% shares
K6: Businessman Arif Habib has said that no final decision has yet been made regarding the purchase of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remaining 25% shares....
Islamabad to restrict entry of vehicles without M-Tag from January 1
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that beginning January 1, vehicles lacking an M-Tag will no longer be allowed to enter Islamabad. The move...
India approve Chenab hydropower project, raises Indus treaty concerns
Web Desk: India has granted approval for the Dulhasti Stage II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a decision Pakistan...
SC caseload declines to 33,796 as cases shift to constitutional benches
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has announced updated statistics on its case backlog, following the transfer of numerous cases to newly established constitutional...
KP CM Sohail Afridi arrives in Lahore to engage in political activities
LAHORE: Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arrived in Lahore on Friday for a three-day political visit, which includes a series of meetings...
Trains back on track in Balochistan after 24-hour suspension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railway authorities have announced the restoration of train services across Balochistan and connections to other provinces after a one-day suspension. Operations for the...
Shahzad Akbar Injured in assault near Cambridge Residence
LONDON: Former adviser to ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shahzad Akbar, sustained serious injuries following an assault close to his home in Cambridge, according to statements...
Christmas celebrated with joy and festivity across Pakistan
LAHORE: Christians across Pakistan celebrated Christmas on Thursday with joy, devotion, and traditional enthusiasm. The day featured church services, festive attire, gift exchanges, and prayers...
PTI rejects Prime Minister’s Proposal for Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially rejected the recent offer of dialogue made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram criticized the...
Punjab CM criticizes LHC stay on land protection law, warns of encouraging land grabbers
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday over the Lahore High Court’s decision to suspend the enforcement of the Punjab Protection...
Sindh celebrates major PPP achievements worth $740 million with EnerTech: CM Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighted the province’s significant progress in infrastructure, energy, innovation, and environmental sustainability through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)....
Funeral prayers of CM Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti ‘s cousin offered in Quetta
QUETTA: Funeral prayers for tribal elder Sharif Bugti, a cousin of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, were held in Quetta, According to media, Sharif...
Suparco predicts rajab moon visibility in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has released its astronomical forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab-ul-Murajjab...