New Zealand seal first ODI series win in India
WEB DESK: New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips showcased an exceptional stretch of batting with centuries that paved the way for a 41-run victory...
Gul plaza fire extinguished: Death toll rises to 14
Karachi: The catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza required over 33 hours before responders could bring the situation under control. The disaster left a harrowing toll,...
KE responds to Gul Plaza tragedy as collapse triggers power outage
KARACHI: K-Electric has conveyed its profound grief over the tragic incident at Gul Plaza, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and to the...
Trump Invites PM Shehbaz to Participate in Gaza Peace Panel: FO
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed...
Sindh CM orders probe into Gul Plaza fire, calls for citywide fire safety checks
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza and has instructed the...
Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt
KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...
DG ISPR engages with faculty and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held an interactive session with teachers and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur,...
Royal Navy unveils State-of-the-Art Autonomous helicopter to strengthen maritime defense
LONDON: The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom has announced the successful test flight of its first full-sized, unmanned helicopter, marking a significant advancement in...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches expanded health card programme for Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the revival and expansion of the Health Card programme to include Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and...
India’s economic reforms are a failure of Modi government; Wall Street Journal
WEB DESK: The Wall Street Journal delivered a sharp critique of the Indian government, accusing it of pursuing weak and inconsistent economic reforms under Prime...
KP allocates Rs 200 million for restoration of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has embarked on an ambitious cultural restoration project, dedicating Rs200 million to revive historical sites connected to legendary film...
WHO chief reaffirms full support to achieve polio-free Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to making Pakistan polio-free, commending the country’s strong political resolve to eradicate the virus....
PDMA issues weather alerts about strong cold wave in Punjab, KP
LAHORE: Punjab’s prolonged dry spell is expected to end with the arrival of a westerly weather system, bringing rain to most districts and snowfall to...
ATC extends interim bail of Imran’s sisters, Azam Swati and Fawad Chaudhry
LAHORE: Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday extended interim bail until February 13 for several notable individuals, including Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Azam Swati, and Fawad...
Govt decide to keep fuel prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the upcoming two weeks. An official notification confirmed that the fuel prices...
Pak-US military drills inspired gambit 2026 to proceed
ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council’s Executive Committee has sanctioned major development projects totaling over 117 billion rupees. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Sui gas providers urged to enhance domestic gas deliveries
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has issued directives to Sui Gas companies to implement urgent measures aimed at alleviating gas shortages for residential...
Pakistan approves Five Key health projects under “Uraan Pakistan” initiative
ISLAMABAD: During a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of...
Two dead in Thailand after another crane collapses, crushing cars
WEB DESK: A crane accident near Thailand’s capital on Thursday resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and damage to two vehicles, just a...
Pakistan Launches First Ever Official AI Avatar ‘Laila’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, representing a significant milestone in the nation’s journey to incorporate AI into its...
India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly shut down a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir, a territory it administers, following controversy over the admission of a significant...
Pakistan urges peaceful resolution to the Iran situation
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has expressed its commitment to closely observing the evolving situation in Iran, advocating for a peaceful resolution while underlining its role in...
President Zardari meets Bahrain King to enhance bilateral relations
MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari held a high-level meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, focusing on expanding the partnership between the...
Pakistan engaged in strategic talks with multiple countries for JF-17 fighter Jet exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is actively engaged in discussions with multiple nations regarding the potential export of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as per Defence Production Minister Raza...
JCP confirms 6 Peshawar High Court judges
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has finalized the confirmation of six additional judges from the Peshawar High Court, elevating them to the position of...
FO slams Indian NSA Ajit Doval’s remarks on “avenging history”
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned statements made by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval regarding “avenging history” and fostering a strong India, labeling them as...
Pakistan enters an agreement with Trump-linked crypto firm to explore digital payments
ISLAMABAD: A delegation representing a prominent U.S. financial firm has expressed interest in Pakistan’s secure and transparent digital payment infrastructure. Details emerging on Wednesday revealed...
Trump warns Iran of ‘strong action’ if protesters hanged
WEB DESK: United States President Donald Trump warned of a strong response if Iranian authorities carried out executions as part of their crackdown on a...
CTD eliminates three most wanted terrorists in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, neutralizing three highly sought-after terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. CTD...
Shaukat Siddiqui resigns as NIRC Chair over ‘Compensation’ Term, Explains at Supreme Court Bar Farewell
ISLAMABAD: Former Islamabad High Court Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui announced his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), stating he stepped...
Pakistan, UAE to collaborate on launching ‘Pre-Immigration clearance’ system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are set to formalize an agreement to introduce a “Pre-Immigration Clearance” system aimed at streamlining travel processes for...
Four Pakistan-Born USA palyers Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 world cup
WEB DESK: The United States cricket team has encountered a significant challenge as four players of Pakistani origin were denied visas to India ahead of...
WhatsApp hacks on the rise, Threats and Protection Strategies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide warning about the rising cases of WhatsApp account hijacking, highlighting the rapid spread of...
Mayor Murtaza Wahab ends hydrants, pledges doorstep water delivery
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has announced a significant policy shift, aiming to phase out water supply via tankers and hydrants in favor of a...
Japan to provide $18.62 million grant for child healthcare in South Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement aimed at improving child healthcare facilities in South Punjab, under which the Japanese government will provide...
Indonesian minister of Defence calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI : Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ,...
ICC unlikely to relocate Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches from India
WEB DESK: The ICC is expected to respond soon to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to move their 2026 T20 World Cup matches from...
Pakistan achieving notable advancements in global economic collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is making significant progress in global economic partnerships due to the reform-oriented vision and investor-friendly strategy of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The...
President Zardari is set to commence an official visit to Bahrain on January 13
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled for an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from January 13 to 16, 2026. Accompanied by a...
India’s Relations with Bangladesh Strain Ahead of Elections
WEB DESK: Political tensions between India and Bangladesh have escalated from diplomatic disputes to trade restrictions and now a brewing sports boycott. Relations, tied by...
OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has sharply criticised Israel over its decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as...
Pakistan Navy vessels arrive in Muscat to strengthen Naval ties with Oman
MUSCAT: A Pakistan Navy flotilla, consisting of PNS Rah Naward, PNS Madadgar, and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel PMSS Kashmir, paid a goodwill visit to...
Peshawar: Forensic Review of May 9 Videos Concluded
PESHAWAR: The Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory (PFSL) has finalized its forensic assessment of video footage linked to the May 9 incidents in Peshawar. The report...
JUI-F leader Maulana Hafiz Sultan martyred in IED blast in Wana
WANA: A senior figure of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) and prominent religious scholar, Maulana Hafiz Sultan Muhammad, lost his life in a terrorist attack on Saturday...
Mushtaq Ahmad announces formation of Pakistan Rights Movement in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad has formally launched a new political party named the Pakistan Rights Movement during a ceremony held in the federal capital....
Pakistan Navy Successfully Test-Fires LY-80 Surface-to-Air Missile
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy has reaffirmed its combat readiness and operational strength by conducting a wide-ranging naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea, highlighting its...
Pakistan–US Counterterrorism Drill ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ Kicks Off
RAWALPINDI: The 13th joint counterterrorism exercise between Pakistan and the United States, titled Inspired Gambit 2026, began on Saturday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre...
Govt launches FY 2026-27 budget planning: Ministry of Finance to lead tax policy development
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated the process for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, inviting input from the business community by January 30. In...
Pakistan-Sri Lanka second T20I cancelled due to rain
DAMBULLA: The second match of the three-game T20 International series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been called off because of heavy rainfall at Rangiri...