Israel approves legal status for 19 West Bank settlements
WEB DESK: Israel’s parliament has passed a measure recognizing 19 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank as legal, a decision that prompted swift criticism...
Pakistan army fully alert to internal, external threats: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army remains completely vigilant against both...
Pakistan, Belgium collaborate to strengthen measures against illegal immigration
BRUSSELS: In a high-level meeting on Friday, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discussed enhanced security cooperation with Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin, focusing on curbing...
Nawaz Sharif holds discussions with PML-N office-bearers from AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif convened a meeting with party officials from Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan to discuss strategies for the upcoming general elections....
Aaron Finch calls Pakistan players ‘global superstars’
WEB DESK: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has commended the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the upcoming 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL),...
Terrorism originating from Afghan soil poses a global threat: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has raised concerns over an emerging wave of terrorism originating from Afghan soil, calling on the international community to urge...
PM Shehbaz participates in the Turkmenistan Neutrality Forum in Ashgabat
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif continued his official visit to Turkmenistan on Friday, participating in significant events at the Neutrality Monument, a prominent symbol of...
Norwegian ambassador summoned over ‘Unjustified’ court attendance
ISLAMABAD: : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) summoned the Norwegian ambassador on Thursday in response to his presence at a court hearing in Islamabad,...
Pakistan gets $1.2bn tranche from IMF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully received a $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Officials have confirmed the funds have been deposited into the...
UK court orders Adil Raja to pay £50,000 to Rashid Naseer
WEB DESK: The UK High Court has mandated Adil Raja to pay £50,000 in libel damages to Rashid Naseer, alongside an interim costs payment of...
KP achieves new Oil & Gas finds, producing 5.6 million cubic feet of gas daily
PESHAWAR: An official from Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced that hydrocarbon deposits have been uncovered in the Nushpabalak region of Kohat. The...
Basant festival to kick off from Feb 6, 2026, Azma Bukhari
LAHORE: A vibrant three-day Basant festival is set to commence in Lahore from February 6, 2026, marking a revival of the historic celebration after the...
Pakistan Women’s Football Team Makes Historic FIFA Series Debut
LAHORE: The Pakistan Women’s Football Team has achieved a historic milestone by securing its place in the FIFA Series for the very first time. FIFA’s...
PPP leader SLAMS Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar
WEB DESK: Ranveer Singh’s recent spy thriller, Dhurandhar, continues to break several Box Office records. Amid its soaring success, the film has sparked a political...
Remembering Soldier Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed the first Nishan-e-Haider recipient
WEB DESK: Pakistan commemorates the 54th martyrdom anniversary of Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, the first recipient of the esteemed Nishan-e-Haider, honoring his exceptional bravery during...
All mosques in the UAE to hold friday prayers at the same time
DUBAI: Starting from January 2, 2026, all mosques across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will conduct Friday prayers and sermons simultaneously. The UAE General Authority...
Russian military cargo plane crashes in Ivangovo region
MOSCOW: The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that a military transport aircraft crashed during a routine test flight following maintenance work on Tuesday. According...
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir calls on President of the Republic of Indonesia
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, met with the President of the Republic...
Pakistan, Indonesia vows to boost ties in education, trade, culture, health
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have resolved to strengthen their collaboration across various sectors, including trade, culture, health, education, and vocational training. This understanding was established...
NCPS 2025 Survey Report highlights postive shift in economic condition, decline in corruption levels
ISLAMABAD : A recent survey conducted by Transparency International Pakistan highlights a positive shift in the country’s economy alongside a notable decline in corruption levels....
Pakistan’s future response will be more swift, decisive, CDF Munir warns India
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, stated that the establishment of the newly formed Defence...
Thailand conducts airstrikes on Cambodia amid escalating border tensions
WEB DESK: Thailand has carried out airstrikes along its contested border with Cambodia, according to the Thai military on Monday. This follows mutual accusations from...
Indonesia projects that the cost of flood recovery will surpass $3 billion
WEB DESK: In the wake of devastating floods across Southeast Asia, Indonesia has provided a preliminary estimate for recovery funds to address the destruction caused...
The President of Indonesia is in Islamabad for a two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia arrived on Monday for a two-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, receiving...
Omani naval ships arrive in Karachi for joint exercise with Pakistan Navy
KARACHI: Two warships of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), AL RASIKH and AL SHINAS, have reached Karachi to participate in the 12th edition of...
KP CM Afridi approves withdrawal of May 9-related cases
PESHAWAR: : In a significant decision, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has given the go-ahead to withdraw all legal cases linked to...
Cleric, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza freed from Adiala Jail following bail approval
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has authorized the release of religious scholar and engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza after approving his bail in a...
No attempts to create a rift between the state and its people will be tolerated; DGISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Director General (DG) commenced his press conference by congratulating the nation on the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He...
India’s IndiGo cancels 500 flights as planning failures trigger operational breakdown
WEB DESK: India’s leading airline has halted all departures from New Delhi and canceled hundreds of flights nationwide after acknowledging a failure to manage updated...
Ahsan Khan receives prestigious honour at British Parliament
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan has been honored with a prestigious award at the British Parliament. The accolade was presented by British Member...
Audio leak case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with...
ICC Player of the Month nominees for November revealed, Pakistani player in the list
WEB DESK: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is one of three exceptional players shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. Nawaz showcased remarkable...
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...