Security forces eliminates ten terrorists in Zhob district
ZHOB: Ten Indian sponsored Khwarij were killed by the security forces in an intelligence based operation in Zhob District of Balochistan. As per detail, ISPR...
Punjab E-Taxi scheme 2026 eligibility, application process & key benefits
LAHORE: In a landmark move toward environmentally friendly transport, Maryam Nawaz Sharif introduced Punjab’s first-ever electric taxi initiative on February 26, 2026. Launched under the...
Cop, seven-year-old son martyred in Khyber attack; three brothers abducted in Bannu
PESHAWAR: A police constable and his young son were martyred in a terrorist assault in Khyber District on Thursday, officials confirmed. District Police Officer Waqar...
US imposes new sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear deal talks
WASHINGTON: The United States has introduced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran, just ahead of expected negotiations over its nuclear program. According to international...
Security forces eliminates 34 Indian-backed terrorists across the country
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security agencies have recently conducted a series of targeted operations across the country, resulting in the neutralization of 34 terrorists, according to the...
How 2.37 million Pakistani freelancers earned $557 million in six months?
ISLAMABAD: For years, Pakistan’s greatest export was thought to be hidden beneath the soil or tied up in factories. But recent numbers suggest otherwise: our...
Trump accuses Iran of pursuing Long-Range missiles, reviving nuclear efforts
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday alleged that Iran is working to develop missiles capable of striking the United States and claimed that Tehran...
President Zardari issues three-month ultimatum for Karachi’s development
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has issued a stern warning to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, demanding urgent...
Imran Khan’s sister Noreen injured after fall at Rawalpindi construction site
RAWALPINDI: Noreen, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, was injured after slipping and falling at an under-construction sewerage project near Dahgal Naka in...
PM Shehbaz’s Moscow visit: A strategic turn in Pakistan–Russia relations
MOSCOW: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to Moscow from March 2 to 5 is more than a routine diplomatic engagement; it represents a calculated...
CTD foils terror plot, detain alleged female suicide bomber from DI Khan
D.I.KHAN: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has thwarted a planned terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan, detaining a woman suspected of preparing for a suicide mission....
MQM’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui criticizes PPP over “Artificial Majority” in Sindh
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of governing Sindh through what he called an...
Somalia advances negotiations with Pakistan over 24 JF-17 thunder jets
WEB DESK: Somalia has moved closer to finalizing a major defense agreement with Pakistan for the acquisition of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft,...
Punjab steps up crackdown on illegal Afghan nationals, 16 arrested
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have intensified search-and-comb operations across Islamabad and several cities in Punjab as part of an ongoing campaign against illegally residing Afghan nationals. Joint...
Pakistan launches targeted strikes on militant camps along Afghan border
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conducted intelligence-based, precision airstrikes on seven militant camps along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, targeting hideouts linked to Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK), its affiliates, and...
Global poll finds majority across 58 nations hold negative view of Netanyahu
WEB DESK: A recent international survey conducted by Gallup International Association shows that a majority of respondents in 58 countries have an unfavorable opinion of...
Syed Peer Muhammad Shah reappointed as DIG traffic Karachi
KARACHI: Just weeks after being transferred, Syed Peer Muhammad Shah has been reinstated as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Karachi, according to a notification issued...
Trump slams Supreme Court, announces fresh 10% global tariff
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reacted angrily after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that he does not have unilateral authority to impose...
Pak vs NZ: weather outlook ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 showdown
COLOMBO: Cricket fans are gearing up for an electrifying T20 World Cup Super Eight contest between Pakistan and New Zealand, scheduled for 6:30pm at the...
U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates President Trump’s Tariff Measures
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump’s tariff measures unconstitutional. According to reports, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled to overturn President...
Justice (Retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal takes oath as AJK Chief Election Commissioner
MUZAFFARABAD: Justice (Retired) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal officially took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during a formal swearing-in ceremony...
Pakistan’s poverty rate rises by 7% over seven years amid inflation, flood disasters
ISLAMABAD: After a hiatus of seven years, the Ministry of Planning has unveiled a new poverty assessment, revealing a concerning escalation in poverty across Pakistan....
Young cricketer from KP captivates online audience with Steyn-Inspired pace
WEB DESK: An eight-year-old girl from Pakistan’s northwestern region has taken social media by storm after a video of her fiery bowling action went viral,...
Two FIA immigration officers held in anti-corruption crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The action was taken by the agency’s Anti-Corruption Cell after allegations surfaced that certain passengers were being granted immigration clearance unlawfully. Director General Usman...
SC halts defamation proceedings against PTI founder, issue notice to Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended proceedings in the long-running defamation case involving the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, after he challenged...
Trump claims allies have donated over $7 billion for Gaza relief efforts
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that several U.S. allies have collectively pledged over $7 billion to support humanitarian relief in Gaza. During the...
ECC approves Rs19 Billion allocation for PM’s Ramadan relief program
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has sanctioned the release of Rs19 billion to support Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Ramadan relief initiative. According to a...
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kings acquire australian star Glenn Maxwell
HYDERABAD: Australia’s renowned cricketer Glenn Maxwell has officially joined the Pakistan Super League, as Hyderabad Kings secured his services for the upcoming season. The dynamic...
Peace board meeting on Gaza: Pakistan’s stance remains unchanged, says Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Peace Board was held to deliberate on the ongoing situation in Gaza, where Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz...
Pakistan lodges strong demarche with Taliban regime over deadly terror attack in Bajaur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan over a recent deadly terrorist assault in the Bajaur district...
US military prepared for potential Iran strike as Tehran, Moscow plan naval drills
The United States military could be positioned to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, according to a CNN report citing sources familiar...
Most-wanted militant linked to fitna al-Khawarij arrested in Karachi operation
KARACHI: In a major breakthrough, the Sindh Rangers have apprehended a “highly wanted” militant during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of the...
Female passenger from Doha detained at Islamabad airport with 4.48kg of cocaine
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), working in collaboration with Qatari authorities, intercepted and seized 4.48 kilograms of cocaine at Islamabad International Airport, resulting in the...
Iran-U.S. talks conclude without breakthrough
WEB DESK: According to Axios, the United States may be edging closer to a significant military confrontation with Iran than previously understood. The report warns...
Investigation into Gul Plaza Fire: Rescue, officials testify before judicial commission
KARACHI: During a hearing of the Gul Plaza fire judicial commission, led by Sindh High Court Justice Agha Faisal, various officials including fire brigade personnel,...
PTI, TTAP conclude sit-In at Islamabad’s red zone
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a coalition of opposition parties, announced on Wednesday that they have ended their sit-in protest in...
Ramadan crescent sighted: First fast in Pakistan to be observed tomorrow
PESHAWAR: The central Moon sighting committee is currently holding its meeting in Peshawar to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The session is being...
PM Shehbaz Embarks for Washington to Attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Summit on Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Sources indicate that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for the United States to participate in the inaugural global summit of the Board of...
Punjab Govt withdraws all SC appeals against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Bail
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to withdraw all pending appeals in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to former Prime Minister and PTI...
T20 World Cup: Pakistan Defeats Namibia, Qualifies for Super 8
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured their place in the prestigious Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a commanding 102-run victory against...
Ramadan Moon Sighting: Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to hold its meeting today in Peshawar to observe and verify the sighting of the Ramadan 1447 Hijri...
Power Minister issues directive for continuous electricity supply during Ramazan
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari issued clear instructions to all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), including K-Electric, to ensure a...
Gandapur denies involvement in Sanam Javed controversy
PESHAWAR: Former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding PTI social media activist Sanam Javed, providing clarification on...
Karachi: Petrol bomb attack on Assistant Commissioner during anti-encroachment drive in Lee market
KARACHI: During an anti-encroachment operation in Karachi’s Lee Market, Assistant Commissioner Hazzam Bangwar was targeted with a petrol bomb but escaped unhurt. Talking to media, ...
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus resigns, marks end of transitional government
DHAKA: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim head of government, officially stepped down on Monday, signaling the transfer of power to an elected administration. In a broadcast...
DPM to represent Pakistan at UNSC briefing on Palestine crisis
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to New York tomorrow to take part in a high-level United...
SC receives report on jail facilities for PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: A report detailing the facilities provided to the PTI founder at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, has been submitted to the Supreme Court. According to the...
Intense rainfall, hailstorm hit Karachi; more rain predicted
KARACHI: Intense rainfall, coupled with hailstorms, swept through various areas of Karachi, transforming the atmosphere into a refreshing scene but simultaneously sparking concerns about potential...
Mohsin Naqvi rejects speculations on Imran Khan’s Health
LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi dismissed claims on Tuesday regarding the alleged deterioration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s eyesight, labeling them as...
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s PM after landslide victory
Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), became Bangladesh’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a major political shift after his party’s sweeping parliamentary...