Lahore Manhole tragedy: FIR registered, 3 arrested
LAHORE: An FIR has been registered in connection with the tragic incident in Lahore’s Bhati Gate area, where a mother and her daughter fell into...
41 India-backed terrorists killed in two IBO in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 41 terrorists affiliated with India-backed groups Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on January...
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ Won’t Need Iran Military Action
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump expressed on Thursday his desire to avoid military conflict with Iran, which has threatened retaliation against American bases and...
Tim Paine, former Australian captain, named head coach of Sialkot stallions for PSL 11
SIALKOT: In a major update for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the head coach...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders immediate action on heartbreaking Lahore mother, child tragedy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the tragic incident in Lahore where a mother and her young daughter fell...
DG ISPR conducts engaging dialogue with Karachi University students
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), held a series of special interactive sessions with students and faculty members...
India hides Nipah outbreak, jeopardizing players safety, T20 WC should move to Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: India is once again putting international sports and public health at risk by deliberately downplaying the severity of the Nipah virus outbreak. Officially,...
Pakistan Navy assumes command of CTF-150 for 14th time
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force-150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time. Change of command ceremony was held at the Headquarters of...
Arshad Sharif murder investigation: Widow seeks court-ordered judicial commission
ISLAMABAD: Soumya Arshad, the widow of renowned journalist Arshad Sharif, has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court, urging the formation of a high-level judicial...
Woman abducted by BLA militants in Kech; search operation underway
KECH: A woman was abducted at gunpoint on Wednesday evening in the Balicha area of District Kech, in yet another incident highlighting the continued threat posed...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz issues 30-day deadline for commercial, high-rise buildings across the province to install fire hydrants
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz set a 30-day deadline for commercial and high-rise buildings to install fire hydrants, warning that strict action would follow...
No conflicts among Türkiye, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan, affirms Ambassador
WEB DESK: The Türkiye–Azerbaijan Initiative was officially launched under the auspices of the Institute of Regional Studies. During the opening seminar, Turkish Ambassador Dr. İrfan...
Trump issues stark warning to Iran over nuclear deal: “Next attack will be much worse”
WEB DESK: In recent statements, President Donald Trump emphasized the urgency for Iran to re-engage in nuclear negotiations, warning that failure to do so could...
Talal accuses PTI of playing divisive politics regarding Tirah Valley
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying there is no operation under way in Tirah Valley....
Flour Prices Surge alarmingly ahead of Ramadan in Karachi
KARACHI : The Sindh government has increased flour prices just before the start of holy month of Ramadan, intensifying the financial burden on citizens already...
Saudi Arabia won’t let airspace or land be used for strike on Iran, crown prince says
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a phone call with with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reported Saudi Press Agency, on Tuesday....
Gul Plaza fire; death toll rises to 74, DNA testing underway to confirm victims’ identities
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Gul Plaza has claimed 74 lives, leaving families in mourning as they gather the remains of their loved ones. With...
Iran shuts airspace and initiates live-fire military exercises over Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Iran has released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) alerting to live-fire military drills near the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after US military forces...
LHC reviews petition challenging ban on social media access for children under 16
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has begun reviewing a petition challenging the proposed ban on social media usage for children under 16, emphasizing the...
Pakistan and Australia pursue enhanced collaboration in mining and gemstones.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, met with Australia’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Pakistan, Timothy Kane, to discuss opportunities for expanding bilateral...
Sindh enforces strict fire safety regulations for private schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has enforced strict fire safety rules for private schools. The Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions mandates full adherence...
Supreme Court rules civil servants are not obligated to follow illegal orders
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that civil servants are not obligated to comply with illegal orders issued by the prime minister. Justice Hashim Kakar...
Pakistan set to host 14th South Asian games next year
WEB DESK: Pakistan is set to host the 14th South Asian Games from March 23 to 31 next year, following the finalization of new dates...
No military operation underway in Tirah Valley: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif dismissed claims of a military operation in Tirah Valley, stating no such activity has occurred there for years. He clarified...
India, EU reach landmark trade deal, tariffs to be slashed on most goods
WEB DESK: India and the European Union finalized a landmark trade deal on Tuesday, aiming to reduce reliance on fluctuating US relations. The agreement is...
Mohsin pledges to protect property rights of Overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured to protect the property rights of overseas Pakistanis. In a post on his X handle, he said if...
World Bank report underscores essential reforms to drive Pakistan’s economic growth
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s latest South Asia development report urges reforms in Pakistan to boost tax revenue, modernize irrigation, and align energy subsidies with social...
New Korangi causeway bridge opens to public, alleviating rainy day challenges
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Korangi Causeway Bridge on Monday, the event was attended by Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah,...
Indonesia receives first Rafale jets from France under $8B deal
WEB DESK: Indonesia has taken delivery of three Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the first arrivals under a multi-billion-dollar defense agreement between the two...
Dar and Myanmar’s FM hold extensive discussions to revitalize bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in extensive discussions with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Than Swe on Monday, signaling a renewed effort...
SBP set to announce monetary policy today
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is poised to reveal its first monetary policy for the ongoing fiscal year today (Monday). Given recent economic...
Kashmiris observe India’s Republic Day as Black Day today
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing India’s Republic Day as Black Day today. According to Kashmir...
Three militants neutralised in Panjgur Intelligence-Based Operation: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces eliminated three militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to...
Haris Rauf omitted from Pakistan’s 15-member T20 World Cup 2026 squad
LAHORE: Pakistan have named their 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with fast bowler Haris Rauf left out as selectors opted...
ICC drafts Scotland into T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh
WEB DESK: Following similar reports in Indian media, a cricket-focused website has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to replace Bangladesh with...
MQM calls for neutral probe into Gul Plaza fire
ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to constitute an independent and high-powered commission to investigate...
Pakistan, Somalia Sign Visa-Free Pact for Diplomats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Somalia have entered into an agreement that removes the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passports. The accord was signed in Islamabad...
Iran warns any strike would trigger full-scale conflict, senior official says
TEHRAN: Iran would view any military strike against it as the start of a full-scale war and would respond forcefully, a senior Iranian official said...
79 more outlaws surrender amid operation in Thar desert
RAJANPUR: In a significant development, authorities in Rajanpur reported that 79 more wanted criminals have surrendered during an ongoing police crackdown in the Thar Desert...
President, PM condole loss of lives in Chitral Avalanche
CHITRAL: Nine members of a single family lost their lives, and a child was injured, when an avalanche hit the Arandu area in Lower Chitral...
Punjab govt announces free transportation for citizens during Basant festival
Lahore: The Punjab government has announced that during the Basant festival from February 6 to 8, citizens will be able to travel free of charge...
Punjab Govt announces landmark ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ scheme to empower farmers, boost local economy
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the launch of the ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar Programme’ aimed at empowering farmers by transforming tenant farmers and laborers...
Parliament adopts Gul Plaza resolution, passes key human rights, domestic violence bills
ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition secured a landmark triumph in legislation, pushing through three major bills in a combative joint parliamentary session despite intense protests, fervent...
Hadiqa Kiani embarks on a heartfelt mission to support widows and orphans in Gaza
WEB DESK: Kiani, in collaboration with the AlKhidmat Foundation and Aghoush UK, is launching a fundraising campaign to support widows and orphans affected by the...
Hammad Azhar, Zubair Niazi declared proclaimed offenders in May 9 case
LAHORE: Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has escalated actions in the May 9 violence cases by naming seven individuals among them prominent political figures as proclaimed...
10 SHC additional judges made permanent; two granted extension
KARACHI: Ten judges of the Sindh High Court sworn in as permanent judges during a formal ceremony held at the court premises. The judges elevated...
Spain will not join Trump’s Board of Peace, says PM Pedro Sanchez
WEB DESK: Spain has chosen not to participate in the Board of Peace initiative proposed by US President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing global conflicts....
Pakistan Army provides critical support to displaced tirah families amid heavy snowfall
PESHAWAR: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Army is actively assisting families displaced from Tirah as heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions persist. Continuous efforts are...
Pakistan’s Farrukh Nadeem secures gold at Asian Shotgun Championship
WEB DESK: At the Asian Shotgun Championship in Doha, Qatar, Lieutenant Colonel Farrukh Nadeem of Pakistan Army won the first gold medal by setting a...
Pakistan signed draft of Board of Peace at Davos
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the draft for the US-initiated ‘Board of Peace’ on Thursday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland....