Pakistan eyes $4 billion additional oil facility from Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to secure an expanded oil financing arrangement from Saudi Arabia, with an additional $4 billion facility likely to be approved, bringing...
PM Shehbaz announces relief package, cuts petroleum levy by Rs80
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Friday unveiled a major relief package, including a reduction of Rs80 in the petroleum levy, aimed at easing the burden on...
Punjab announces free public transport amid massive fuel price hike
LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab has unveiled a major relief package, including free public transport, following a steep increase in fuel prices across Pakistan....
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Woman allegedly Gang-Raped in moving van near Rawat; separate rape suspect arrested in Gujar Khan
RAWALPINDI: A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four men inside a moving van in the Rawat area. According to officials, the incident occurred within...
Electricity bills shock ordinary consumers as billing formula changed
ISLAMABAD: A major change in tariff structure or electricity bills approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has triggered widespread public concern. Electricity...
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LSC announces verdict in Ali Zafar vs. Meesha Shafi defamation case
LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court has announced its decision in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against Meeshal Shafi. The court ordered Mashal...
Eid-ul-Adha likely to observed on May 27,2026
ISLAMABAD: The expected date for Eid ul-Adha has been tentatively identified, although the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is...
Four-nation foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to address Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt was held in Islamabad to discuss ways to ease the ongoing...
IMF reaches deal with Pakistan, paving way for $1.2bn funding boost
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have finalized a staff-level agreement under the country’s ongoing loan programme, bringing Islamabad closer to securing about...
Rahat, son honored at UK Parliament as cross-border Bangla Duet launches
LONDON: Renowned Pakistani musician Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son, Shahzaman Khan, received a formal tribute at the UK Houses of Parliament during...
Middle East conflict boosts Pakistan’s role as emerging global trade hub
ISLAMABAD: Ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East have significantly elevated Pakistan’s position as a key global trade and transshipment hub. Amid disruptions in...
PSL 11 opener: Lahore Qalandars win toss and bat against Hyderabad Kings!
LAHORE: In the opening match of HBL PSL 11, Lahore Qalandars won the toss and decided to bat against Hyderabad Kings. The match is being...
Pakistani senior welder breaks guinness world record by shattering 38 marble tiles with an Egg in Hand
WEB DESK: Naseemuddin, a 74-year-old veteran welder from Pakistan, has earned a new place in the Guinness World Records after successfully breaking 38 marble tiles...
President honors heroes: military officers and soldiers receive top awards
ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan has been pleased to grant military awards to officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force. According an...
Sahibzada Farhan clinches ICC player of the month honor
DUBAI: Pakistan’s rising star Sahibzada Farhan has been named the ICC Player of the Month for February 2026, recognizing his exceptional performances during the ICC...
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...
ISPR unveils patriotic special song for Pakistan day
RAWALPINDI: In celebration of Pakistan Day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has launched a heartfelt national song titled “Meri Mitti Meri Jaan, Pakistan Zindabad.” The...
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 prayer timings in Karachi: area-wise schedule
KARACHI: Karachi residents are preparing for the upcoming Eid celebrations, following the official confirmation from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be observed...
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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...
Kim Jong-un’s 13-year-old daughter operates Tank during military drill
WEB DESK: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made headlines recently by allowing his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Jae, to operate a military tank during a significant...