PM expresses satisfaction over PSX crossing record 135,000 points
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange crossing record 135,000 points. In a statement, he said the historic surge...
Kamal urges parents to contact polio workers directly to administer polio drops to their children
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal has sai d that as many as 14 cases of polio have been reported this year so...
KP tourism department launches online NOC system for foreign tourists
PESHAWAR – In a major step toward boosting tourism and ensuring the safety of international visitors, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Tourism Department has rolled out...
Irish allrounder Curtis Campher creates history by taking five wickets on five balls
Dublin: Ireland allrounder Curtis Campher has become the first man in professional cricket to take five wickets in five balls. He achieved the feat for...
President, PM emphasize public awareness on family planning on World population day
Web Desk: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have stressed to create awareness on responsible parenthood and family planning to tackle...
PIA wraps up post-hajj 2025 flight operations successfully
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed its post-Hajj flight missions, bringing back pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after this year’s pilgrimage season. According to a...
Sacred Ghusl Kaaba ceremony held in Mecca
Dubai: The annual ceremonial washing of the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine located within the Grand Mosque in Mecca, was performed early Thursday in a tradition...
PM appoints Sheikha Asma Al Thani as Brand Ambassador for Pakistan’s Mountains, Tourism
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighting Pakistan as a premier destination for mountaineers and adventure seekers, reaffirmed his government’s continued support for international...
Deadline for Hajj 2026 registration extended
Islamabad: The deadline for Hajj 2026 registration has been extended by two days. According to Spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Haromy...
British Pakistani Honoured at UK Parliament
LONDON: British Pakistani entrepreneur Shafiq Akbar was honoured at the UK Parliament in recognition of his remarkable contributions to Pakistan’s economy — including the creation...
Abdul Sattar Edhi set example of compassion for humanity: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 9th death anniversary. In a statement today, he said Abdul Sattar...
World Skin health day being observed today
Islamabad:Today marks World Skin Health Day, an annual observance dedicated to raising global awareness about the diverse range of skin conditions and advocating for better...
White House happy with Pakistan’s Peace Prize recommendation for Trump
Washington:The White House has responded to Pakistan’s decision to nominate US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a recognition of...
Pakistan secures second consecutive victory in Under-18 hockey Asia Cup, defeats Sri Lanka 9-0
DAZHOU: Pakistan continued its impressive run in the Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2025, claiming a dominant 9-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their second group...
PM pledges to uplift country’s rural citizens
Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed the government’s pledge to uplift the country’s rural citizens and support them as equal partners in shaping a stronger,...
World Rural Development Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Rural Development Day is being observed on Sunday. In September last year, the United Nations General Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution...
Karachi likely to experience light rain, drizzle tonight; humid weather to continue: PMD reports
KARACHI: The port city expected light rain or drizzle tonight, with humid and partly cloudy conditions expected to persist across the city over the next...
Pakistan marks 9th muharram with reverence and heightened security
LAHORE: The observance of the 9th Muharram across Pakistan is underway with profound religious significance and solemnity, honoring the martyrs of Karbala. Mourning processions are...
Risk management and underwriting professional, Imran Raza Jaffry, launches his 2nd book
Web Desk: Imran Raza Jaffry, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in risk management and underwriting, is making waves in Pakistan’s insurance...
Pakistan’s Dr. Rana Javed Conquers killer mountain Nanga Parbat ’The world’s ninth highest peak’
KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani surgeon and mountaineer Dr. Rana Hassan Javed achieved a remarkable feat on Friday by summiting Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth-highest and one...
International Plastic Bag Free Day being observed today
Web Desk: The International Plastic Bag Free Day (July 3), is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed globally to raise awareness...
World Sports Journalists Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Sports Journalists Day is being observed today (Wednesday). The day pays tribute to the dedicated professionals who bring us closer to the...
PM lauds PSX surge as proof of economic stability
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100 Index crossing a record high of 127,000 points on the...
Pakistan secures prestigious global recognition with key leadership role at UNIDO
WEB DESK: Pakistan has made a significant milestone in industrial development, a recognition that is being acknowledged by the international community, Pakistan will chaired 53rd...
Govt declines to become party in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard a petition regarding the health and repatriation of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui During the proceedings, the government informed the court...
Int’l Day of Parliamentarism being observed today
Islamabad: International Day of Parliamentarism is being observed today. It marks the date in 1889 when the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded. The campaign for...
Sardaar Ji 3 Breaks Records in Pakistan — Box Office Success
WEB DESK: Amid ongoing political tensions and calls for a boycott in India, the Punjabi-language film Sardaar Ji 3 has achieved a historic opening in...
International Day of Tropics being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of the Tropics is being observed today. This day is observed annually to celebrate the unique diversity of the tropics and...
PM expresses resolve to building business-friendly environment
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed firm resolve and assured entrepreneurs that the government is fully committed to building a dynamic, business-friendly environment in...
World MSMEs Day being observed today
Web Ddesk: World “Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day” is being observed today. The theme of this year is “Enhancing the role of Micro-, Small...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 26 June every...
International Day of the Seafarer being observed today
Islamabad: The International Day of the Seafarer is being observed today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to recognize the challenging and indispensable role of seafarers in...
International Day of Women in Diplomacy being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of Women in Diplomacy is being observed today (Tuesday). The day aims at raising awareness about the significant role of women...
International Widows’ Day being observed today
Web Desk: International Widows’ Day is being observed today (Monday). The day raises awareness of the injustices, economic difficulties, and societal stigmas many widowed women...
783rd annual Urs of Baba Farid Ganj Shakar (RA) underway in Pakpattan
Pakpattan: The 783rd annual fifteen-day Urs celebrations of the revered Sufi saint of the subcontinent, Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shakar (RA), are currently underway...
World Rainforest Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Rainforest Day is being observed today (Sunday). The day is aimed at raising awareness and encourages everyone to set some time aside...
Haveli Investments to buy AI database firm Couchbase for about 1.5 billion-dollar
WEB DESK: Haveli Investments will acquire Couchbase (BASE.O), for about $1.5 billion, the companies said on Friday, as the private equity firm looks to capitalize on...
World Refugee Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Refugee Day is being observed today. The day honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their...
PMD Predicts Pre-Monsoon Rains Across Pakistan Starting Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that pre-monsoon showers are expected to begin across various parts of the country from June 20 to June...
Field Marshal meeting on President Trump invitation is milestone in Pak-US relations: Khawaja Asif
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday said that Field Marshal meet up with the US President Donald Trump is a milestone in Pakistan and...
Pakistan Navy saves injured Indian crew member aboard foreign vessel in open sea
RAWALPINDI: In a swift and successful maritime rescue operation, the Pakistan Navy saved an injured Indian crew member aboard a foreign vessel in the open...
Int’l Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict being observed today
Web Desk: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is being observed today (Thursday). According to the United Nations, the day is...
Kamal decalres parents trust, cooperation master key for eradication of polio in meeting with GB CM
Skardu: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday,today, met with Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan, Haji Gulber Khan to discuss a set of health...
Int’l Day for Countering Hate Speech being observed today
Web Desk: International Day for Countering Hate Speech is being observed today (Wednesday). The day highlights global concerns over the spread of hate speech around...
Mustafa Kamal calls all sectors to unite for polio-free Pakistan
QUETTA:Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Monday urged politicians, religious scholars, academia, civil society’s members, parents and media to use their influence with renewed...
Remittances play crucial role in strengthening national economy: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says remittances from overseas Pakistanis have played a crucial role in significantly strengthening the national economy and foreign exchange...
International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) being observed today
Web Desk: Today on June 16th marks the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), a day that recognizes the hard work and sacrifice of the...
Father’s day being celebrated globally today
Islamabad: Father’s Day is being observed today across much of the world, a special occasion dedicated to expressing respect and love for fathers and to...
World Wind Day being observed today around globe
Web Desk: Global Wind Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the power of wind energy and its potential to...