PIA grants performance bonus to employees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance-based bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary for its staff. The decision was made during a...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit
MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...
Shuja Asad expresses gratitude as he bids farewell to his role in ‘Dr Bahu’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Shuja Asad has shared an emotional farewell message to his much-discussed character from the popular drama series ‘Dr Bahu,’ thanking fans...
Sindh govt approves minimum wage hike, wheat import plan
KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has approved a 7.5% increase in the provincial minimum wage, alongside measures to...
‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’ Star Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his memorable performances in Ghajini, Lagaan, and B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, has passed away at the age...
Viral AI-generated images Fantasize Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding in Pakistani traditional style
WEB DESK: Social media users are abuzz with a set of AI-crafted images depicting football icon Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his wedding in a vibrant Pakistani...
Youm-e-Istehsal to be marked tomorrow in solidarity with Kashmir
WEB DEDK: Tomorrow, Youm-e-Istehsal will be observed nationwide to show support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and to denounce India’s unlawful and unilateral...
Maheen Siddiqui thanks husband Sheheryar Munawar for her singing debut
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Maheen Siddiqui has embarked on a new artistic journey by making her debut in singing with the original soundtrack of Dar-e-Nijat....
Pakistan will export 5,000 domestic assembled MG Vehicles to Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to export 5,000 domestically assembled MG cars to Bangladesh, a historic development announced by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the...
Kubra Khan opens up about unrealistic beauty standards in Pakistan’s entertainment industry
WEB DESK: Actress Kubra Khan has recently spoken out against the limited and often harmful beauty ideals prevalent in Pakistan’s entertainment scene. In an honest...
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Quetta to receive AI-Driven traffic signals for smarter traffic control
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has moved forward with plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled traffic signals in Quetta, aiming to offer a sustainable solution to...
Fawad Khan, Iqra Aziz to light up together on the big screen
WEB DESK: Fans have a new reason to rejoice as two of Pakistan’s top actors, Fawad Khan and Iqra Aziz, are set to appear together...
Atif Aslam’s worldwide popularity receives a major boost on spotify
WEB DESK: Ahead of the release of his highly anticipated fourth album, *Subah Aye Na*, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam’s two-decade-long music career has been highlighted...
S&P Global ratings raises Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B’
WEB DESK: In a positive development, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, citing improvements in the country’s...
Anniqa Meraj gears up for Pakistan’s historic first appearance at miss world
WEB DESK: At only 24 years old, Anniqa Meraj has been crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026 and will be making history as Pakistan’s first-ever contestant...
Saudi Arabia introduces multi-entry umrah visa valid for one year
RIYADH: In a move to enhance the pilgrim experience, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the launch of a new multiple-entry Umrah...
Atiqa Odho criticises Zanjeerain for unrealistic storytelling
KARACHI: Veteran actress Atiqa Odho has expressed disappointment with the screenplay of the popular drama Zanjeerain, arguing that its storyline ignores basic logic and realistic...
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Google to provide 350,000 career certificates to Pakistani students to boost digital skills
WEB DESK: In a significant move to enhance digital literacy, Google has announced the distribution of 350,000 Google Career Certificates to students across Pakistan. This...
CM Punjab launches electric bus service in five Punjab cities, plans to expand fleet to 5,000 buses
LAHORE: Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has inaugurated the new Green Electric Bus Service in five key cities—Layyah, Chiniot, Sialkot, Okara, and Murree. At a...
Hindu extremist leader threatens to kill Aamir Khan, offers Rs.50 million reward
WEB DESK: Hindu extremist leader Jagd Guru Paramhans Acharya has announced a reward of 50 million rupees for the assassination of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan....
Positive update for Pakistanis seeking new gas connections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is expected to lift the ban on issuing new domestic LNG connections by September, contingent upon an improvement in supply following...
Saima Akram Chaudhry criticises Nadia Khan over drama review remarks
WEB DESK: Pakistani writer Saima Akram Chaudhry has expressed strong criticism of actress and television host Nadia Khan following her comments about a scene from...
Kashmir martyrs remembered: President, PM, and Interior Minister honor sacrifices of 1931
ISLAMABAD: In observance of Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir, Pakistan’s top leaders paid heartfelt tribute to the 22 Kashmiris who lost their lives resisting Dogra forces’ firing in Srinagar...
NED admission test highlights concerns over Sindh Boards’ academic standards
KARACHI: The latest admission test results announced by the NED University of Engineering and Technology have raised fresh concerns about the quality and reliability of...
Sarah Khan opens up about her second pregnancy
WEB DESK: Pakistani renowned actress Sarah Khan recently engaged with her fans through an interactive Q&A session on Instagram, sharing candid insights about motherhood and...
Islamabad hosts the 9th OIC ministerial conference focused on women’s empowerment
ISLAMABAD: The two-day 9th Ministerial Conference on Women organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has officially begun in Islamabad today. This year’s event...
Pakistan’s FY2025-26 remittances climb to record $41.6bn as freelancer earnings
KARACHI: Pakistan received $41.6 billion in workers’ remittances during the fiscal year 2025-26, marking an 8.6% increase from the $38.3 billion recorded in the previous...
Punjab launches new interest-free housing loans for repairs, extra floors
LAHORE: The Punjab government has expanded its Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing programme by introducing two new interest-free loan options aimed at helping families improve...
Veteran comedian, Actor Allah Rakha Pepsi dies at 50
LAHORE: Renowned comedian and actor Allah Rakha Pepsi has died at the age of 50 after experiencing a heart attack while filming a television show....
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WhatsApp introduces username feature: reserve, modify, remove your handle
WEB DESK: Meta-owned WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature allowing its approximately 3 billion users to reserve a unique username, starting from early...
Aamir Khan exchanges vows with Gauri Spraut in an intimate wedding ceremony
WEB DESK: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tied the knot with his longtime partner Gauri Spraut in a private ceremony. According to Indian media reports,...
Babar Azam: Pakistan’s rising talents ahead of West Indies, England series
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s Test captain, Babar Azam, has emphasized that certain principles are non-negotiable as he takes the helm of the long-format team once again....
Emraan Hashmi shares fond memories of his Pakistan visit ahead of ‘Awarapan 2’
WEB DESK: Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi recently reminisced about the warm reception he received during his visit to Pakistan, recalling it as a truly special...
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International research bodies recognize Pakistan’s military edge in Marka-e-Haq
RAWALPINDI: Global research organizations and media outlets have consistently acknowledged Pakistan’s military dominance and the significant defeat of India in the Marka-e-Haq exercise. A detailed...
Princess Charlotte’s rising fame sparks Diana-era concerns within the Royal family
WEB DESK: The future of Princess Charlotte within the British Royal Family is becoming a topic of internal concern, as insiders draw parallels between her...
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to decline amid global market dip
KARACHI: On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, gold rates in Pakistan experienced further declines, mirroring the downward movement in global bullion markets driven by decreasing geopolitical...
Hyderabad govt girls school named among World’s best School
HYDERABAD: A government school in Hyderabad has been named among the world’s top educational institutions. The World’s Best School Prizes, organized by the international education...
My kids will pray, celebrate all festivals: says Saif Ali Khan
WEB DESK: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has shared his perspective on religion, revealing that he discusses faith openly with his sons, Taimur and Jahangir,...
Public holidays declared for Ashura 2026
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced official leave across the province in observance of Ashura for the year 2026. According to a notification...
Karachi announces traffic arrangements for Muharram processions
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has unveiled the traffic management plan for the city during the observance of Muharram, specifically from the 8th to the...
Sindh declares public holidays for Ashura on Muharram 9, 10
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced public holidays on Muharram 9 and 10 in observance of Ashura, according to a notification issued by the...
Online hajj registration for 2027 to commence tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that the online registration process for Hajj 2027 will begin on Monday, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel. The...
PM Sharif arrives in Zurich, Switzerland for key diplomatic engagements
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief...
Government cuts petrol prices by Rs74 and diesel by Rs67 per litre
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the government announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, with petrol becoming Rs74 per litre cheaper and diesel seeing a cut of...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces major petrol price cut amid falling global oil rates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will unveil a significant reduction in petrol prices tonight, providing relief to consumers as international...
National savings releases Rs200 prize bond draw results
KARACHI: National Savings has announced the winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw No. 106, conducted in Karachi on June 15, 2026, under the oversight...
Commemoration of Tariq Aziz’s sixth death anniversary
LAHORE: The sixth anniversary of the legendary radio and television host Tariq Aziz was marked on Wednesday. Born in Jalandhar on April 28, 1936, Tariq...
Massive cut in Petrol prices expected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The recent US-Iran peace agreement is anticipated to trigger a sharp decrease in petrol prices across Pakistan. While discussions are ongoing regarding the exact...
Annual Ghilaf-e-Kaaba replacement ceremony takes place at Masjid al-Haram
MAKKAH: The annual ceremony for replacing the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba (Kiswah) was held at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, marking one of the most significant religious traditions...
PM Shehbaz Announces US-Iran Peace Agreement, Formal Signing Planned in Switzerland
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement after extensive diplomatic efforts aimed at...