Sindh schools to close on November 9 for Iqbal day
KARACHI: All public and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on Monday, November 9, to mark Allama Iqbal Day, the Sindh School Education...
Fahad Mustafa pays heartfelt tribute to Qavi Khan, says ‘Legends never die’
KARACHI: Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa has remembered late screen legend Qavi Khan with an emotional tribute, sharing a nostalgic scene from their film Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad....
Murad urges Karachi towns to replicate Rs250m Sindhi Muslim Food Walk project
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called on town administrations across the province to replicate the Sindhi Muslim Food Walk project, stressing...
Moammar Rana’s wife secures khula, turns down reconciliation
LAHORE: Pakistani film star Moammar Rana’s marital dispute has taken a significant turn after his wife, Mehnaz Pervaiz, reportedly obtained a khula decree and declined...
Indian court temporarily halts exit order against actor Imran Khan
WEB DESK: A court in India has temporarily stayed an order requiring Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country, allowing him to remain until...
Kashmiris observe black day to mark October 27, 1947, Indian troop invasion
MUZAFFARABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world are observing Black Day on Tuesday to highlight the unresolved...
South Korea opens employment opportunities for Pakistani workers under EPS
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani workers seeking overseas employment can explore job opportunities in South Korea through the country’s Employment Permit System (EPS), the Bureau of Emigration and...
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China’s first AI-made feature opens to a subdued cinema audience
BEIJING: China’s first fully AI-generated feature film, *Sanxingdui: Future Past*, began its theatrical run on Friday, but early ticket sales were modest despite more than...
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Pakistan to host international conference on space technology for climate resilience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host a five-day international conference on the use of space technology for climate action, disaster risk assessment and early warning systems from...
Punjab plans province-wide basant festival in March 2027
LAHORE: The Punjab government is planning to extend Basant celebrations across the province in the second week of March 2027, with measures being prepared to...
Sindh increases Secretariat staff’s house rent allowance to 85%
KARACHI: The Sindh government has raised the house rent allowance for Secretariat employees from 50% to 85%, following protests by the Sindh Secretariat Employees Welfare...
Atif Aslam’s sweet message to wife Sarah delights fans
WEB DESK: Singer Atif Aslam shared a public tribute to his wife, Sarah Bharwana, posting photos of the couple on Instagram alongside a warm message....
Kubra Khan steals the spotlight with chic black outfit at samsung Pakistan event
KARACHI: Pakistani actress Kubra Khan turned heads with her sophisticated black ensemble at a recent event hosted by Samsung Pakistan, earning admiration from fans on...
Laila Naz Taj honoured with 2026 Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Excellence award
WEB DESK: Laila Naz Taj has been presented with the Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Excellence Award 2026 for her work supporting Pakistan’s social and institutional development. Senate Chairman...
Gold prices drop by Rs3,000 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline on Wednesday, with the rate per tola falling by Rs3,000 to Rs437,836 in the local bullion...
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Pakistan Army successfully tests extended-range Fatah-2 missile
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has successfully conducted a test launch of the extended-range version of the Fatah-2 missile, featuring advanced navigation systems and modern avionics,...
Maryam Nawaz orders swift completion of Punjab e-Bikes Scheme
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed officials to complete all outstanding work on the Chief Minister’s e-Bikes Scheme as soon as possible....
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PM directs authorities to make Daanish IT Park a global technology hub
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to develop Daanish IT Park in Islamabad into an internationally recognised technology hub, fostering innovation,...
Maryam Nawaz apprises ILO chief of Punjab’s labour reforms
LAHORE: International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, leading a delegation, met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss labour rights,...
Oman to consider easing entry curbs for skilled workers from Punjab
LAHORE: Oman has agreed to examine a proposal by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif seeking relaxation of restrictions on the entry of skilled workers...
Hanging by a Wire: Pakistan’s first documentary set to compete at the Oscars
WEB DESK: Pakistan has chosen Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary, Hanging By a Wire, as its official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at...
Saba Qamar explains social media hiatus, says Lahore air quality affecting breathing
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has addressed concerns over her recent absence from social media, assuring fans that she is doing well while revealing...
Pakistan Army holds free medical camp near Rawalakot
RAWALAKOT: The Pakistan Army has arranged a free medical camp on the outskirts of Rawalakot to help residents access healthcare closer to home. Specialist doctors...
Punjab to host 10-day Basant celebrations from January 29
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a 10-day Basant festival across the province, with celebrations scheduled to begin on January 29, 2027. The...
Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold dropping Rs800 per tola to Rs437,336, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of statehood
SRINAGAR: The assembly of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir on Monday passed a non-binding resolution calling for the restoration of the territory’s statehood, drawing strong criticism...
Permanent licence, driving test required for Sindh’s ‘Pink Scooties’: Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI: Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said women seeking to benefit from the provincial government’s electric scooter scheme must possess a permanent driving...
Hania Aamir backs Nameer Khan in playful Zamil jibe
KARACHI: Pakistani actors Hania Aamir and Nameer Khan entertained fans with a light-hearted social media exchange centred around Nameer’s character Zamil in the drama Dar-e-Nijaat....
Pakistan weighs tougher social media rules over child safety, obscene content
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering tighter regulations for social media platforms in Pakistan amid concerns over child exploitation and the spread of obscene material...
Germany skilled worker visa process explained
ISLAMABAD: Many individuals dream of earning abroad to achieve financial stability quickly, and European nations are often top choices. Germany, a key country in Europe,...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold rates fell significantly in Pakistan on Tuesday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs4,000 per tola to Rs449,336, according to the...
Saife Hassan hints at Netflix release of ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo’
KARACHI: Actor and filmmaker Saife Hassan has offered a fresh update on the much-awaited Netflix series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, saying the project...
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SUPARCO predicts likely sight of Rabiul Sani moon on September 12
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Friday that the new moon of Rabiul Sani 1448 AH is anticipated to...
KP governor honours PIMS nurse for saving newborn during hospital fire
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has honoured PIMS nurse Razia Noreen for her bravery in rescuing a newborn during the recent fire at...
Leghari applauds NEPRA’s decision on open access to power grid
ISLAMABAD: Federal Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has praised NEPRA’s recent ruling on the Use of System Charge for open access users within...
ISPR unveils patriotic song ‘Manzil Pakistan’ on Defence and Martyrs’ Day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new patriotic song, “Manzil Pakistan,” to mark Defence and Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices...
PM Shehbaz honors Nurse Razia Noreen with civil award for heroic act
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Razia Noreen, a nurse at Pims who heroically rescued a newborn amid the hospital fire, will be...
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NCCIA issues fresh notices to Momina Iqbal, Saqib Chadhar over new evidence
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued fresh notices to actor Momina Iqbal and PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar following the emergence of...
KP govt approves free electric scooters for women to promote mobility, empowerment
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women through free electric scooters. During a...
Nurse Razia Noorain hailed as hero after daring PIMS newborn rescue
ISLAMABAD: Nurse Razia Noorain has emerged as a symbol of courage after risking her life to save a newborn during the deadly fire that broke...
Punjab minister Azma Bukhari’s daughter among CSS 2026 written exam qualifiers
LAHORE: Dr Wadiat Fatima, daughter of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari, has cleared the written examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2026, placing her...
ISPR unveils new song celebrating Turkiye’s 104th victory day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has launched a new musical tribute titled “Do Dil, Ek Jaan” in honor of Turkiye’s 104th Victory Day celebrations....
Sindh schools adopt digital attendance system, parents to get absence notifications
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has rolled out a new digital attendance and monitoring platform across 3,481 government schools, marking a significant step towards transforming...
Celebrities call for justice over Pims fire, labeling It ‘Criminal Negligence’
ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, prominent public figures and entertainers have united in demanding accountability...
Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait at Lord’s
WEB DESK: A picture of pakistan’s great batsman Inzamamulhaq was displayed at the historical field of lords (Lords) Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait. Babar...
Eid Milad-ul-Nabi to Be observed across Pakistan with religious zeal tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH) will be observed across Pakistan tomorrow with religious devotion and solemnity, with special prayers, processions and Seerat-un-Nabi gatherings planned across the...
Is Rakhi Sawant set to enter Tamasha? Adnan Siddiqui responds
KARACHI: Pakistani actor and television host Adnan Siddiqui has addressed speculation over Indian entertainer Rakhi Sawant potentially appearing on Pakistan’s popular reality show Tamasha. During...
Ali Ansari supports Nadia Khan amid Sajal Aly scene criticism
WEB DESK: Actor and Sajal Aly’s brother-in-law, Ali Ansari, has publicly defended host Nadia Khan following the social media backlash over her comments regarding a...
Australia opens new pathways for skilled Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD: New employment and permanent residency opportunities have been highlighted for skilled Pakistani workers seeking to build careers and settle in Australia. Australia continues to...
Punjab to revamp primary curriculum with focus on practical learning
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government is working on a redesigned curriculum for students from Grades 1 to 5 aimed at replacing rote memorisation with concept-based, practical...