Gold climbs Rs3,900 per tola as prices rise in global market
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in Pakistan on Friday, rising in tandem with a fresh increase in international bullion rates. According to rates...
Sindh Chief Minister sets deadline for 600-bed advanced hospital in Larkana to be ready by 2028
KARACHI: During a high-level review meeting in Karachi, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of completing the ongoing 600-bed modern hospital...
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...
PPP announces oppose to Islamabad local govt bill, potential joint action with PTI
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has declared its intention to oppose the federal government’s proposed amendments to the Islamabad local government law during upcoming...
PBC sets precedent as first public sector entity to link with NADRA’s digital pension verification system
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), commonly known as Radio Pakistan, has become the pioneering public sector Organisation and state-owned enterprise (SOE)...
China donates State-of-the-Art fire, rescue vehicles to Pakistan to boost emergency readiness
ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance Pakistan’s disaster response and emergency services, China has announced the donation of 21 advanced fire and rescue vehicles worth...
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler holds talks with Army Chief Asim Munir ahead of strategic panel summit
ANKARA: Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, as part of ongoing...
Two top Chinese Military Officials dismissed from Central Military Commission over corruption allegations
BEIJING: China has dismissed two of its highest-ranking military officials, Zhang Yuxia and Liu Jinli, from their positions within the Central Military Commission. The decision...
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...
Kuwaiti defense leaders visit Pakistan to strengthen military ties
RAWALPINDI: A distinguished Kuwaiti delegation, headed by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah and including Lieutenant General Khalid Darj Saad Al-Shriaan, Chief of...
King Charles to welcome Pakistan test squad at clarence house
LONDON: King Charles is set to meet Pakistan’s men’s Test cricket team at Clarence House, nearly two decades after his previous encounter with the national...
Nawaz Sharif restricts PML-N leaders from discussing new provinces
LAHORE: In a recent directive, Nawaz Sharif, the President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has advised party officials to refrain from commenting publicly on the...
Trump calls Asim Munir ahead of Tehran trip amid US-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump spoke with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir ahead of his visit to Tehran, with...
Oil Slides as US set to unveil sweeping new sanctions on Iran
WEB DESK: Oil prices fell by more than $1 per barrel on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of an anticipated US announcement on fresh...
Two more rabies fatalities in Karachi raise Sindh toll to 22
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed two additional rabies-related deaths within two days, increasing the provincial death toll to 22 this year, officials confirmed on Friday. A 24-year-old...
Imran Khan taken to PIMS instead of Shifa for medical check-up, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday clarified that PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Pakistan, Syria pledge deeper cooperation in trade, diplomacy, regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Syria have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest, during high-level talks...
Israel warns Türkiye against ‘Dangerous Adventures’ in Syria
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of leading Türkiye toward “dangerous adventures” in Syria, following Israel’s recent strike...
Adiala Jail awaiting official order for Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
RAWALPINDI: Authorities at Adiala Jail have not yet received a formal written directive regarding the proposed transfer of Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
Sindh launches facial recognition system to track staff attendance in schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has rolled out a new facial recognition-based attendance system for teachers and staff in public schools, aiming to enhance attendance accuracy...
Noreen Niazi meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Noreen Niazi was allowed to meet with PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. Sources reported that the meeting took place in the conference...
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Could AI technology cause mass unemployment? insights from the AI trailblazer
WEB DESK: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic, with many raising concerns about its potential to eliminate jobs on a large scale. Experts...
Two terrorists killed, three wounded in Balochistan security operation
QUETTA, August 17: Security forces killed two terrorists and wounded three others during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, security sources said on Monday. The operation...
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TikTok content creator Shamsu Be shot dead in Taxila
TAXILA: In Taxila, TikTok content creator Shamsu Be, also known as Aisha, was shot and killed. The murder case has been registered at Taxila Police...
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PDMA issues warning for upcoming monsoon rains
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon rainfall across the province, expected from tomorrow until August 21....
Russian President Putin extends greetings to Pakistan on 80th independence day
WEB DESK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his warm congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the citizens of Pakistan...
President, PM inaugurate Yadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD:;The Yadgar-e-Fatah, built in Islamabad to honour the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs and commemorate the splendid victory in Marka-e-Haq, was jointly inaugurated by President Asif...
Latif advises management to restrict Babar Azam’s media engagements during England tour
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should limit Babar Azam’s interactions with the English media during...
PM Sharif, Gen Munir perform umrah during Saudi visit
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Defence Force General Asim Munir, performed Umrah in Makkah with their delegation. The delegation also included...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince hold key talks in Makkah
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Friday to discuss...
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...
AJK Election Commission announces results of Phase-II elections: successful candidates declared
A.J.KASHMIR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced the list of successful candidates for the second phase of the elections....
NA committee reviews proposed WAPDA security force legislation
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Water Resources held a session on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Wapda Security Force bill, with Lt Gen....
Pakistan makes NOC mandatory for foreign Journalists’ travel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new rules requiring all foreign media personnel to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and...
President, PM pay tribute to police martyrs, reaffirm support for their families
ISLAMABAD: Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed across Pakistan today to honour police officers and personnel who sacrificed their lives while performing their duties and...
PML-N reaches out to PPP leadership after Mohsin Naqvi’s remarks
ISLAMABAD: A senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has established contact with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership following Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s...
Questions surface over SSWMB leadership Change Amid Performance Concerns
KARACHI: The early removal of former Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani has raised questions about administrative continuity and the...
LHC Bar warns of protest over financial crisis, threatens to encircle Punjab Assembly, CM Office
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Bar Association has issued a stern warning to the Punjab government, giving a 15-day deadline for the release of overdue...
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...
Islamabad excise department fails to collect Rs.11.3 million in traffic fines for 2024-25
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department has fallen short in recovering Rs.11.3 million in traffic fines issued during the fiscal year 2024-25. An official...
Senate committee debates age limit increase for CSS candidates
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee recently convened to discuss various issues related to the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), the CSS examination process, and potential...
PPP, PML-N trade fresh accusations over AJK polls as Bilawal targets PM, Punjab CM
KARACHI: The war of words between coalition partners Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) intensified on Wednesday, with both parties accusing each...
Lahore-Faisalabad train operations suspended after flood damage to railway bridge
LAHORE: Train operations between Lahore and Faisalabad have been temporarily suspended after heavy rainfall caused damage to a railway bridge in Punjab, Pakistan Railways officials...
NADRA launches digital identity verification for Passport applications
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan has introduced a new digital verification system that enables passport applicants to authenticate their identity...
SC rules FCC has exclusive jurisdiction over NAB appeals, related bail matters
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has settled a significant constitutional question regarding the appellate forum for National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases, holding that both...
PM, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir launch Sky47 Karakorum-01 Data Center
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, jointly inaugurated the state-of-the-art...
Funeral of JI Secretary General Ameer-ul-Azeem held in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayer for Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Secretary General Ameer-ul-Azeem was performed in Lahore’s Mansura area on Thursday, drawing a large congregation from various segments...
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...
Bilawal accuses PML-N of plotting to make Nawaz AJK premier; PPP leader slams development claims
MIRPUR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday alleged that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is pushing for constitutional changes to appoint Nawaz...