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...