Pakistan welcomes new year with over Rs10 per liter reduction in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a significant decrease in fuel prices across the country, providing relief to consumers as the New Year begins. Effective...
Russian national hunts kashmiri Markhor in chitral for $68,000
CHITRAL: A foreign hunter has successfully hunted a Kashmiri Markhor in the Gahirat-Golen conservancy in Chitral, as per officials from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department....
PM Shehbaz, UAE President discuss strategic partnership, economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and...
Karachi experiences first winter Drizzle Following PMD Weather Forecast
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi saw their first light winter drizzle on Monday night, as the city received intermittent showers. The gentle rain affected neighborhoods...
FBR issues clarification on tax exemptions for imports in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding tax exemptions on imports in Gilgit-Baltistan. The FBR stated that a comprehensive system...
Mandatory hajj training sessions to commence nationwide from January 1, says religious affairs ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that comprehensive Hajj training sessions will begin across Pakistan starting January 1. This decision was finalized during...
Arshad Nadeem clinches global breakthrough athlete award in Dubai
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin star, Arshad Nadeem, has been honored with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the prestigious Breakthrough Athlete...
OIC, Pakistan and Allies condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as risk to global stability
WEB DESK: Pakistan, along with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several Muslim-majority countries, has strongly criticised Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that...
18TH Death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto being observed today
ISLAMABAD: Today marks the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, with nationwide commemorative events organized by the Pakistan People’s Party...
Sindh govt plans to launch double-decker bus service in Karachi
KARACHI: In an effort to improve public transportation, the Sindh government has announced plans to introduce double-decker buses in Karachi. Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon highlighted...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to begin on 7th Feb, 2026
WEB DESK: The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to kick off on February 7th next year. On the inaugural...
Pope Francis urges worldwide ceasefire, peace this Christmas
VATICAN CITY: During the solemn Christmas observances within Vatican City, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt appeal for an end to the persistent conflicts plaguing various...
Nation marks 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
ISLAMABAD: The nation marks the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, fondly remembered as the ‘Father of the Nation,’ with a renewed commitment...
Christian community gears up to celebrate christmas tomorrow with festive spirit
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the Christian community is preparing to observe Christmas tomorrow, joining millions worldwide in celebrating this joyful occasion. Across the nation, churches will...
Birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’ will celebrated tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The country will observe the 149th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with a renewed commitment to his core principles...
Financial Times features Asim Munir as one of the world’s top strategists.
ISLAMABAD: British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most...
Field Marshal Munir receives King Abdulaziz Medal for strengthening Pak-Saudi defence ties
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, received Saudi Arabia’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal of...
Under-19 Asia Cup Final: Pakistan overpower India by 191 runs to claim title
DUBAI: Pakistan produced a commanding all-round display to defeat India by a huge margin of 191 runs in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup final, securing...
Punjab announces Large-Scale initiatives for youth, development
LAHORE: In a major announcement, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif revealed plans to distribute 100,000 electric bikes to students throughout the province. Alongside this,...
Deadline approaching for waiting-list applicants of Punjab green tractor scheme: submit payment by Dec 22
LAHORE: The Punjab Department of Agriculture (DAP) has issued a notice to farmers on the waiting list for the Chief Minister Punjab High Power Green...
NADRA launches special program for minorities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In celebration of World Minorities Day, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a dedicated initiative aimed at supporting minority communities across...
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Pakistan detains Daesh-K leader Sultan Aziz Azam, says UN report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly detained Sultan Aziz Azam, the spokesperson for Daesh-Khorasan and founder of its media division. According to a recent United Nations (UN)...
Historic achievement for Pakistan: Syedah Amna Batool appointed to FIFA’s Institutional reforms committee
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking development for Pakistani sports, Member of National Assembly Syedah Amna Batool has secured a distinguished position within FIFA, the world’s premier...
CM Punjab distributes laptops among students in Lodhran
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has distributed the laptop among students in Lodhran. According to the detail, the Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches “Laptop Scheme 2025” to empower youth across KP
HARIPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025 during a ceremony at the University of Haripur on Wednesday, emphasizing...
Saba Rashid from Karachi achieves a Guinness World Record in martial arts
WEB DESK: Saba Rashid, the wife of Guinness World Record holder Rashid Naseem, has made history as Pakistan’s first martial artist to achieve a global...
JUI Chief announces political rally in Karachi on Dec 22
KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday announced that an important gathering of representatives from different schools of thought, along with leaders...
Punjab CM conduct draw for 720 affordable apartments for Industrial workers
LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has successfully organised a lottery for 720 newly constructed flats aimed at providing shelter to displaced industrial workers. Kicking off...
Education serves as a fundamental pillar for nation-building, PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized that education serves as a cornerstone for nation-building. His remarks came during a significant meeting of the...
Sultan Golden sets two new world records in Quetta
QUETTA: Pakistan’s celebrated car stunt expert Sultan Golden has once again brought international recognition to the country by achieving two new world records in Quetta....
Establishment division nominates 46 grade 20 officers for 124th national management course
ISLAMABAD: In line with the federal government’s mandate that participation in the National Management Course is essential for the promotion of officers from Grade 20...
Pakistan Navy wraps Up 8th maritime security workshop in Lahore
LAHORE: The Pakistan Navy’s 8th Maritime Security Workshop successfully concluded at the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore. The event was attended by Chairman Senate...
Pakistan expected to unveil Mini-Budget to tackle fiscal gap, secure IMF support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to unveil a mini-budget before the upcoming national budget, likely introducing several new taxes on various goods to bridge the fiscal...
KP achieves new Oil & Gas finds, producing 5.6 million cubic feet of gas daily
PESHAWAR: An official from Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced that hydrocarbon deposits have been uncovered in the Nushpabalak region of Kohat. The...
President,PM reaffirm their dedication to safeguarding human rights
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to upholding and advancing human rights while ensuring...
Pakistan’s Muhammad Hashir wins bronze at IJSO 2025 in Russia
WEB DESK: In a remarkable achievement, Muhammad Hashir, a student from Balochistan Residential College Loralai, has secured a bronze medal for Pakistan at the prestigious...
PM Shehbaz appreciates military’s role in economic reforms as IMF approves $1.2 billion Installment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed appreciation for his government’s economic team and the Chief of Defence Forces for their significant contributions...
GHQ hosts a guard of honour ceremony to welcome the inaugural chief of defence forces
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was honored with a ceremonial guard of honour...
Punjab introduces first partridge hunting season, unveils Rs9.4bn wildlife conservation drive
LAHORE: For the first time in its history, Punjab has officially opened a regulated partridge hunting season by designating 80 specific hunting zones across the...
ECP declines to acknowledge barrister gohar as PTI Chief
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declined to formally recognise Barrister Gohar Khan as the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In its written...
FIFA confers US President Donald Trump with peace award
WEB DESK: FIFA, the international governing body of football, has awarded US President Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Award. According to the news agency, President...
KP CM Afridi approves withdrawal of May 9-related cases
PESHAWAR: : In a significant decision, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has given the go-ahead to withdraw all legal cases linked to...
Field Marshal Asim Munir appoints as First-Ever Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, the federal government announced on Thursday the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces...
PM submits proposal for Field Marshal’s dual role as CDF to President’s Office
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Kyrgyz President Zhaparov visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov, President of Kyrgyzstan, arrived in Islamabad today for a two-day inaugural state visit to Pakistan, marking an important milestone in advancing...
Rafale ‘proved zero’ in operation Banyan-um-Marsus, PAF chief
ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu stated on Tuesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had successfully triumphed in Operation Banyan-um-Marsus. He emphasized...
World’s largest Markhor sculpture installed in Kaghan Valley
WEB DESK: The world’s largest sculpture of the Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, has been unveiled in the breathtakingly beautiful Bata Kundi area within Kaghan Valley....
Bilawal says Zulfikar Ali Bhutto anchored Pakistan’s democracy, shaped 1973 Constitution
LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday credited PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto with laying the groundwork for Pakistan’s democratic system...
President, PM reaffirm Pakistan’s support for Palestinians
ISLAMABAD: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed today. On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad...
Field Marshal Asim Munir takes on dual role as COAS, CDF from Today
RAWALPINDI: Effective immediately, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will be officially recognized as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) alongside his existing role as Chief...