Field Marshal Asim Munir appoints as First-Ever Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, the federal government announced on Thursday the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces...
PM submits proposal for Field Marshal’s dual role as CDF to President’s Office
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan asks Britain to hand over Shehbaz Akbar, Adil Raja
ISLAMABAD: A significant meeting took place in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The discussions focused on Pakistan-UK...
Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: Fresh rainfall forecasts for Thursday, December 4, have sparked concerns over further devastation in flood-stricken Indonesia and Sri Lanka, following earlier deluges that...
Pakistan plans to enhance trade with Kyrgyzstan, setting a target of $200 million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening trade relations with Kyrgyzstan, setting an ambitious goal to increase the bilateral trade volume from the...
Saudi royal land forces commander meets Field Marshal to discuss bilateral defense strengthening
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Fahd bin Saud Al-Juhani, the Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, held a meeting with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir...
PHC rules against Gandapur’s petition challenging PTI members’ independent status
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) dismissed a petition filed by former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, which sought to contest the classification...
Clashes erupt in Karachi during anti-encroachment operations targeting illegal constructions
KARACHI: An operations by Karachi’s Anti-Encroachment Department faced violent resistance across multiple areas of the city, leading to disruptions, injuries, and property damage. Unidentified individuals...
CM Murad Ali Shah suspends senior officials following child’s fatal fall into open Manhole
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken swift action by suspending senior officials after the tragic death of a young child who fell...
Far-right candidate vows to make Texas ‘worst place’ for Muslims
WEB DESK: Far-right activist Valentina Gomez has ignited widespread outrage following the launch of her congressional campaign, marked by openly anti-Muslim rhetoric. In a video...
DPM emphasizes the need of removing artificial obstacles in ways of SAARC
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the removal of artificial barriers hindering the progress of SAARC, advocating for its revival and effective functioning....
Pakistan dispatches search and rescue team for flood-hit Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD: Under the special directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a specialized search and rescue team was dispatched earlier today to assist in recovery...
Faisal vawda calls for zero tolerance for those targeting the military and its leadership
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has announced that family meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan will now be halted, asserting that these interactions are being misused...
Turkish energy minister meets army chief at GHQ
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkiye, met with Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...
Forbes hails ‘Suthra Punjab’ program as world’s largest waste management model
LAHORE: The American magazine Forbes has commended the Punjab government for its ‘Suthra Punjab’ (Clean Punjab) initiative. In its report, Forbes highlighted that the Suthra...
European Union announces €3m aid package for flood-hit Punjab
LAHORE: The European Union has unveiled a new aid package worth three million euros to support flood-affected regions in Punjab, focusing on direct financial assistance...
India continues to obstruct its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has accused India of intentionally creating obstacles for a humanitarian aid mission to Sri Lanka, leading to significant delays. An official...
Pakistan-China Joint Military Exercise ‘Warrior-IX’ Kicks Off
RAWALPINDI: The 9th edition of the joint military exercise, Warrior-IX, involving the Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has officially commenced. This annual...
World’s largest Markhor sculpture installed in Kaghan Valley
WEB DESK: The world’s largest sculpture of the Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, has been unveiled in the breathtakingly beautiful Bata Kundi area within Kaghan Valley....
ATC orders to unfreeze Shaukat Khanum and Namal University bank accounts
RAWALPINDI: Anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday directed the unfreezing of bank accounts belonging to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) and Namal University,...
Naqvi accuses KP of shielding illegal Afghans and delivers a stern warning
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that by April 2025, the federal government has repatriated 1.1 million undocumented Afghan nationals, with 400,000 individuals sent back...
PakistaN, Egypt discuss defense, security, and regional peace.
ISLAMABAD: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, engaged in a significant diplomatic meeting with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir...
ECP refused allegation of rigging in NA-18 Haripur by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday issued a press release stating that certain elements, as usual, are leveling baseless allegations to make...
Peace in Afghanistan is vital for regional stability; Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to promoting lasting stability in Afghanistan while deeming terrorism in the region entirely unacceptable. Addressing a...
Naqvi orders crackdown on visa agents involved in fraudulent activities
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, made an unannounced visit to Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, spending two hours assessing immigration...
President Asif Ali Zardari Visits National Defence University
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the critical need for informed leadership, national unity, and cohesive policy-making to tackle Pakistan’s modern security challenges effectively. He...
PM expresses grief over lives lost in Sri Lanka floods
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed profound sorrow and extended condolences over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by...
Info Minister calls on PTI to step away from promoting an anti-Pakistan narrative
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, on Friday, criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for adopting a political...
Pakistan condemns deadly US shooting, warns of rising Afghan-linked terror threats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly denounced the shooting incident that took place in Washington D.C. on Friday, where an Afghan national reportedly opened fire on U.S. military...
Pakistan secures unopposed victory at Oxford Union as India withdraws
LONDON: In a significant development in the academic and diplomatic arena, Pakistan has claimed an uncontested victory at the Oxford Union debate after the Indian...
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka sets target of 185 runs for Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: In the ongoing tri-nation T20 series, Sri Lanka has set a target of 185 runs for Pakistan. The match is being played at Rawalpindi...
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Inaugurates Food Distribution Program for Special Students
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif initiated a meal provision programme for special students on Thursday. During the launch ceremony in Lahore, the Chief...
Pakistan, Bahrain to boost trade and tech collaboration: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed confidence that the upcoming Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement, set to be signed soon, will significantly boost trade...
Pakistan, Bahrain vow to deepen security, counter-narcotics cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi met with Bahrain’s Interior Minister General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa during his visit...
Report says National Guard shooting suspect worked with US agencies in Afghanistan
WEB DESK: An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House was previously connected to various US government agencies, including...
Tosha Khana II case hearing scheduled for tomorrow at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: The second hearing of the Tosha Khana case is set to take place tomorrow at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The session will be presided...
PTI founder is not the only one who is guilty: Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE: Addressing the newly elected assembly members, he strongly criticized the PTI’s tenure, describing it as a period defined by chaos and mismanagement that drove...
ATC issues orders to block Omar Ayub’s passport and CNIC in connection with a protest case.
ISLAMABAD: Anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub as a proclaimed offender in connection with the October...
Pakistan express concern over escalating human rights crisis in Occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the recent findings by United Nations Special Procedures experts regarding India’s actions in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu...
India lodges strong protest with China over detention of Indian woman
WEB DESK: India has expressed strong opposition to China over the reported detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai Airport. According to Indian media, a...
Field Marshal Munir and Iran’s top security official discuss regional security
RAWALPINDI: Mr. Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, met with Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim...
Farhan climbs to the 4th spot in T20 ICC rankings, Rohit tops ODI list
WEB DESK: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its updated player rankings across all cricket formats. In the T20 batting rankings, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan...
Pakistan successfully tested an indigenous ship-launched ballistic missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed ship launched anti-ship ballistic missile. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
Outgoing CJCSC General Mirza pays farewell visit to COAS Munir
RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), made a farewell visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field...
Islamabad Court Extends The Pre-Arrest Bail of Imran Khan & Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad District and Sessions Courts on Tuesday extended the pre-arrest bail of former prime minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in connection with...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge by Rs7,700 per tola.
KARACHI: Gold experienced a notable price surge on Tuesday, aligning with an upward trend observed in the global market. The price for one tola of...
President, PM pay tribute to security forces for successful operation in Bannu
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have honored the security forces for their successful operation against Fitna-al-Khawarij in Bannu district....
Rs25 billion allocated for the reconstruction of Karachi’s roads and streets
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday allocated Rs25 billion for the reconstruction of 315 inner streets and 60 major roads in Karachi,...
Digital media played pivotal role during Marka-e-Haq, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that the government is implementing concrete initiatives to advance digital media. During the grand launch...
PM commends the contributions of the outgoing CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
ISLAMABAD: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif during his farewell visit. The...