World Health Day being observed today across globe
Web Desk: The World Health Day is being observed on Monday across the globe. The day is a global initiative led by World Health Organization...
CM Punjab decides to transform Taxila into global heritage city
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to transform Taxila into a globally recognized city of civilizations. The formation of the Taxila Heritage Authority...
Hajj flights to begin from April 29: Minister for Religious Affairs
Lahore: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, has announced that about 90,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj this year under the government...
Int’l Day of Sport for Development, Peace being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is being observed today. This year theme of the day is ‘Leveling the Playing Field:...
Pak novelist wins “Young Woman of the Year” award at Women Changing the World Awards
ISLAMABAD:Pakistani novelist Alishba Khan Barech,who is also youth advocate, has won the “Young Woman of the Year” category at the prestigious Women Changing the World...
IMF board approval expected to unlock $1 Billion in funding, Muhammad Aurangzaib
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that as soon as the IMF Board grants approval, $1 billion will be received. During a...
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs elects Pakistan as member for 4-year term
NEW YORK: United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has elected Pakistan as a member of it for a four-year term. The election took place...
Secret of Trump’s red tie
WASHINGTON: On April 3, US President Donald Trump captured attention as he announced new tariffs from the White House, donned in his signature red tie....
International Day of Conscience today
Web Desk: International Day of Conscience is being observed today. International Day of Conscience, observed each year on 5th April, highlights the vital role of...
Saudi Arabia launches digital guide for Hajj, Umrah in 16 languages.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a digital guide in 16 languages, including Urdu, to facilitate pilgrims from different countries. As...
Remembering Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 46th Death Anniversary
WEB DESK: Today marks the 46th anniversary of the death of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founding chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a...
Yousuf Raza Gilani Appointed Founding Chairman of ISC
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani has been appointed as the founding chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC). This decision was made during his...
PM announces major relief of Rs 7.41 per unit in electricity bills
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief of Rs 7.41 per unit on electricity for home consumers and Rs 7. 69 per...
PM set to deliver promising announcement in today’s national address
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is poised to deliver a significant announcement today (Thursday), with sources hinting at a substantial decrease in electricity tariffs. In...
President Asif Ali Zardari tests positive for covid-19
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in isolation, according to his personal physician, Dr. Asim Hussain. Dr. Asim...
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
WEB DESK: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and extended Eid ul-Fitr greetings to him. A statement released by the...
Children with autism are not patients but special individuals
LAHORE: Childrens with autism are not patients, but rather special individuals, says Maryam Nawaz In her message, the Chief Minister extended a special Eid al-Fitr...
Val Kilmer, Iconic Star of ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever,’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dies at 65
WEB DESK: Val Kilmer, the acclaimed actor known for iconic roles in films such as Top Gun, The Doors, and Batman Forever, has passed away...
Iran Threatens to obtain Nuclear Weapons
TEHRAN: Iran warned that it would be forced to acquire nuclear weapons if attacked by the United States or its allies. This statement came from...
Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated today with religious zeal, fervor
Web Desk: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with great religious zeal and fervor across the country today. Eid congregations were held at open places, mosques and...
Eid-Ul-Fitr to be celebrated Monday as Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced moon sighting
Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Sunday, today, announced that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Monday (March 31) tomorrow as the Shawwal moon...
Shawal moon sighted in Lahore, Ruet-e-Hilal to make final announcement on Eid
Lahore: Shawal moon sighted in Lahore on Sunday evening announcing Eid-Ul-Fitr on Monday tomorrow whereas the Central Ruet-e-Helal Committee will make final announcement. ...
Phase-wise ban implementation on Qingqi rickshaws in Karachi Kicks off
KARACHI: The traffic police of Karachi have decided to introduce a phase-wise ban on Qingqi rickshaws starting from restrictions on major roads. The inspector general...
International Day of Zero Waste being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of Zero Waste is being observed on Sunday. This year’s theme “Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles”, focuses on the...
Four new Eid dresses sent to Adiala Jail for Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: Adiala Jail administration received four new Eid dresses for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. According to details, four new clothes, shoes and...
Shawwal moon sighted in KSA, Eid al-Fitr celebrate tomorrow
RIYADH: Meetings of the moon sighting committees were held at more than 10 locations, including Mecca, Medina, Tabuk, and Dammam, to observe the Shawwal moon....
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet tomorrow
Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad tomorrow, Sunday, for sighting of Shawwal 1446 Hijri Moon. Chairman of the Committee Moulana Muhammad Abdul...
Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake strikes Myanmar, tremors felt across Thailand
WEB DESK: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, strongly shaking buildings across a vast expanse of Southeast Asia, and causing damage in cities...
PSX closes for week-long Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays, celebrating festive spirit
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is set to resume trading next Thursday after a week-long break for Eid-ul-Fitr festivities. Typically, Friday marks the end...
Zelenskyy predicted Putin’s imminent death.
WEB DESK: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will die soon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted in an interview with...
Jaffar Express resumes service after 17 Days, set to depart with 400 passengers
QUETTA : After the terrorist attack, suspended Jaffar Express has resumed its service and departed from Quetta to Peshawar after 17 days. Jamal Shah, Member...
Event in connection with Pak creation on Laylatul-Qadr to be held in on Friday
Islamabad: An event “Rab-e-Zul-Jalaal Ka Ehsaan – Pakistan” in connection with Jumma-tul-Wida, especially the 27th night of Ramazan will be held tomorrow at Jinnah Convention...
PM stresses harnessing true potential of youth as he launches Digital Youth Hub
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, today, launched PM’s Digital Youth Hub to provide them with invaluable environment and opportunities through engagement, employment, education...
Jaffar Express resumes operations after 16-days suspension
PESHAWAR: Due to the attack in Bolan, Jaffar Express departed from Peshawar to Quetta after being suspended for 15 days. Jaffar Express train was launched...
CM Punjab establishes Women Police Squad for markets
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has taken a vital step for ensuring protection of women and children as she established a women police squad...
Pakistan likely to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31: SUPARCO
Karachi: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted that the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on March 31,...
Pakistan and IMF reached on successful negotiation agreement
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan of $1.3 billion has been successful. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced...
Army Chief General Asim Munir’s mother passed away
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. The mother of Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has passed away....
SBP issues new currency notes to Banks for provision to public on Eid-Ul-Fitr
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new currency notes for distribution on Eid Ul Fitr among masses on exchange of old notes....
World Tuberculosis Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Tuberculosis Day is being observed on Monday, today. This year’s theme is “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.” The Day...
President confers Pakistan’s civil awards upon 67 recipients
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Pakistan’s civil awards upon 67 personalities including the Pakistani nationals and foreigners in recognition of their outstanding services in various...
PM urges nation reviving spirit of Pakistan Movement
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called for reviving the spirit of Pakistan Movement to realize the vision of a peaceful and prosperous country....
Pakistan Day Military parade ceremony held in Islamabad
Islamabad: The spectacular Pakistan Day Military parade ceremony was held at Aiwan-e-Sadar, Islamabad on Sunday. The ceremony formally began with the national anthem. President Asif...
Nation Celebrates Pakistan day today
Islamabad: The nation celebrates Pakistan Day on Sunday with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic and welfare state in line...
Hassan Nawaz’s century drives Pakistan to victory over New Zealand in thrilling third T20
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured victory against New Zealand in the third T20 match thanks to Hassan Nawaz’s century. A stunning century off just forty-four balls...
ISPR releases new patriotic song ahead of Pakistan day
Rawalpindi: The Inter-Service Public Relations has released a new patriotic song ahead of Pakistan Day on March 23. Acclaimed singer Atif Aslam has given vocals...
Pillion rides ban, traffic plan issued on observance of Youm-e-Ali in Karachi
KARACHI: In observance of Youm-e-Ali, a significant procession is taking place today to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA) on the 21st of Ramadan....
Pakistan defeated New Zealand in third T20
WEB DESK: In the third T20 match, Pakistan achieved victory by setting a mountain-like target of 205 runs, thanks to Hassan Nawaz’s brilliant century. In...
Pakistan celebrates National Day with grand reception at New Delhi High Commission
NEW DELHI: The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan’s National Day with a reception honoring the historic Lahore Resolution. The event showcased...
PM praises security forces and honors Martyr Captain Hasnain Akhtar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the courage and tactical skill of Pakistan’s Security Forces following their successful operation against terrorists in Dera Ismail...