President pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 98th birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has paid homage to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the occasion of his ninety-eighth birth anniversary today. In a message,...
Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast
WEB DESK: The Bangladesh government has implemented an indefinite ban on broadcasting the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing public interest and security concerns, as reported...
KP Govt to provide low-cost electricity to industries: CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi announced that the provincial government will provide affordable electricity to industrial units through its own power generation projects. ...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
PAF successfully tests indigenous taimoor weapon system
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out a successful flight test of the locally developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a significant step forward...
DPM offer condolences over the demise of Khaleda Zia
DHAKA: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visits Bangladesh HC, offers condolences over demise of Khaleda Zia Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar visited Bangladesh High Commission in...
First supermoon of 2026 to appear tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The first supermoon of the New Year 2026 will be visible tomorrow (Saturday). According to a spokesperson for SUPARCO, the supermoon is traditionally known...
PM approves 14-member caretaker cabinet for GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a 14-member caretaker cabinet for Gilgit-Baltistan, with the appointments finalized in coordination with the caretaker...
Pakistan, 7 other Muslim-majority nations issue joint statement on Gaza
Eight Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, expressed concern on Friday over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, worsened by harsh weather. They called for swift efforts to...
Balochistan Launches Pink Bus Service for Women, Students
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has introduced Pink Bus Service for women and female students as part of its New Year initiatives to provide safe,...
Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to One-China policy, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its strong ties with China, reiterating its commitment to the One-China policy and supporting China’s stance on Taiwan. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...
Adil Raja, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, and Wajahat Saeed receive life imprisonment sentences
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced five individuals to multiple life terms in a landmark case addressing acts of digital terrorism targeting state institutions On May...
NADRA offers certain CNIC-related services through e-Sahulat centers.
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving public access to its services through selected e-Sahulat franchises....
Pakistan railways freight revenue surges to Rs17 Billion in first half of FY
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways’ freight division has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of the fiscal year, generating over Rs17 billion in revenue. Railways...
2025, An year of crises for India; Financial Times
WEB DESK: A report from the Financial Times portrays 2025 as a turbulent year for India, marked by military friction with Pakistan, economic vulnerabilities, currency...
Jackie chan Says Gaza child’s words made him cry ” Children there dont grow up”
WEB DESK: Hollywood icon and martial arts legend Jackie Chan was deeply moved after watching a powerful video that revealed the harsh realities faced by...
Punjab slashes public transport fares following a drop in fuel prices
LAHORE: Public transport fares have been reduced across Punjab following a recent decline in petrol and diesel prices, bringing much-needed relief to commuters traveling between...
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi appointed as coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States and Interfaith Harmony
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, has been designated as the coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States, and Interfaith...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York, takes his oath on historic Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. The first Muslim and South...
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NADRA to launch facial recognition-based verification certificates starting January 20
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) announced on Wednesday that it will begin issuing biometric verification certificates based on facial recognition at all...
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...
CDF vows to defeat Indian-supported threats in Balochistan; praises local resilience
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Wednesday committed to counteracting attempts by Indian-supported proxies...
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....
Ayaz Sadiq meets Indian foreign minister Jaishankar in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD: In an uncommon display of diplomacy following the May conflict between Pakistan and India, senior leaders from both nations encountered one another in Dhaka...
Pakistan achieves significant progress in its battle against polio
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made remarkable progress in its battle against polio, achieving a milestone with no new cases reported across the country in the final...
Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza
WEB DESK: Israel has announced plans to bar dozens of aid organizations from operating in Gaza within 36 hours, citing their failure to comply with...
Balochistan govt imposes six-month ban on strikes in educational institutions
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared all strikes and illegal work stoppages in the education sector as prohibited under the Balochistan Special Education Services Act...
Karachi Mayor calls for non-political approach to open manhole crisis
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab emphasized that the “open manhole” issue should not be seen through a political perspective amid increasing criticism over rising fatalities...
PIA set to resume Islamabad-London flights after six-year pause
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its UK operations with the reintroduction of direct flights to London, marking...
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids
WEB DESK: Turkish authorities have detained 357 individuals in a large-scale nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The...
Pakistan emerge as the third-largest hub for freelancing; Finance Minister Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan has risen to become the third-largest country in freelancing, emphasizing the potential of the nation’s youth...
Notable change emerged in the number of Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad in 2025
WEB DESK: A recent report has highlighted an unexpected decline in the number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad this year. Data from the Protectorate of...
Field Marshal Asim Munir graces the concluding ceremony of Polo and Tent Pegging Championship
RAWALPINDI: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with the closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields...
Permission for the celebration of Basant challenged in Lahore High Court
LAHORE: A notification issued by the Lahore Deputy Commissioner permitting the celebration of Basant has come under legal scrutiny. The Lahore High Court is now...
Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
DHAKA: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness....
Respectful islamic scholar mufti Mukhtar-ud-Din shah passes away
HANGU: The esteemed Islamic scholar Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah has sadly passed away. Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah served as the Sheikh-ul-Hadith at Jamia Zakariya Dar-ul-Aman...
Sarfraz Baghati confirmed as the 8th chief of the Baghati tribe
QUETTA: In a significant development, Mir Sarfraz Baghati, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, has been formally designated as the eighth chief of the Baghati tribe....
Hamas confirms the death of Its military spokesman, Abu Ubaida
GAZA: The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas has officially confirmed the martyrdom of Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for its military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades. In a recent...
Bilawal highlights advancements in Sindh’s health sector after 18th Amendment
LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the transformative progress in Sindh’s health sector following the 18th Amendment. Speaking at the convocation of...
Karachi avoids a disaster, young student intercepted before carrying out a suicide attack
KARACHI: The BLA and BLF have been accused of committing a heinous and inhumane act by involving underage Baloch girls as suicide bombers. Sindh Home...
Pakistan raises concern over vigilante attacks targeting Christians, Muslims in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office voiced concern on Monday about violence against Christians and Muslims in India, calling for global action to protect vulnerable groups. Christian...
Elevation of Pakistan’s foreign relations is a “divine blessing”: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Saturday that Pakistan’s foreign policy had reached a higher level of international recognition by...
The Indian daily, The Hindu, describe 2025 as the year of shameful failures for India
WEB DESK: The year 2025 turned out to be a challenging period for Indian foreign policy, marked by setbacks and limited accomplishments on the global...
Pakistan backs Saudi, UAE efforts for peace in Yemen
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the diplomatic initiatives led by Saudi Arabia to promote peace and stability in Yemen. According to a...
Field Marshal Munir vows to bolster Pakistan-Jordan defense ties
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening defense collaborations with...
Pakistan urges UK to address a PTI protest video containing threats against Field Marshal Munir
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the UK’s Acting High Commissioner to formally protest a violent demonstration outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford. The...
Ex Malaysian PM Najib Razak found guilty of abuse of power in latest 1MDB trial
Web desk: Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been found guilty of abuse of power, in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar...
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed set to reach Pakistan today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today for a one-day official visit, featuring ceremonial honors and high-level...
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...