Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan, first major crossing since May conflict
LAHORE: Pakistani officials warmly received dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India at the Wagah-Attari border on Tuesday, offering them flowers and showering rose petals as...
Dumper kills newlywed Shahzaib; furious masses put dumper on fire
KARACHI: A tragic accident occurred on Nishter Road, Karachi, where a speeding dumper collided with a motorcycle, leading to the death of a young man,...
Security forces kill four Indian-sponsored terrorists in Kalat
RAWALPINDI: Four terrorists linked to an Indian-sponsored network were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation conducted in the Kalat District of Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations...
Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl against South Africa
FAISALABAD: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against South Africa in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Iqbal Cricket...
Afghans among three Khawarij killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Rawalpindi: Security forces successfully neutralized three terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij group in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as reported by the...
DPM/FM Ishaq Dar arrives in Istanbul to discuss recent developments in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul on Monday to join a meeting hosted by Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
India is still engaged in conspiracies against Pakistan. Atta Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, stated that Pakistan has borne the brunt of terrorism more than any other nation. He highlighted...
Bilawal confirms PML-N’s request for PPP support on 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) delegation,...
Mohsin Naqvi meets Shujaat to offer condolences over demise of latter’s brother-in-law
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the residence of Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore today. During the meeting,...
Sikh devotees gather in Nankana Sahib for Guru Nanak’s 556th birthday
LAHORE: The 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak have commenced in Nankana Sahib, with Sikh devotees from around the world participating in the...
Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured
WEB DESK: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and around 320...
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Pakistan foils alleged Indian spy plot to smuggle military uniforms, equipment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security agencies say they have thwarted an alleged espionage attempt orchestrated by an Indian intelligence network that aimed to smuggle Pakistani military uniforms,...
Pakistan Refutes Afghan Claims Over Repatriation Proposal, Reaffirms Commitment to Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected as “inaccurate and misleading” the statement made by the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan regarding Islamabad’s alleged refusal...
Fisherman Accused of Spying for India Arrested by Pakistani Authorities
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have apprehended a fisherman allegedly involved in espionage on behalf of Indian intelligence agencies, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar revealed on...
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Ex-Sindh CM Aftab Shaban Mirani passes away
KARACHI: Former Sindh chief minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aftab Shaban Mirani passed away on Saturday after a long illness, his family...
CM Afridi expands KP cabinet despite Imran Khan’s advice for a smaller team
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has finalized a 13-member provincial cabinet, reportedly disregarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s suggestion to keep...
The Foreign Office remains hopeful about the next round of talks on November 6.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced optimism about the upcoming talks with the Afghan Taliban, set to take place on November 6, hoping for fruitful outcomes from...
Pakistan calls on Afghan Taliban to cease providing safe haven to terrorists.
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday emphasized the urgent need to end cross-border infiltrations from Afghanistan and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on its fight...
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban reach agreement to extend ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Following a week-long round of discussions in Istanbul, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have decided to uphold the ceasefire, as announced by the Turkish...
Chinese President urges caution to avoid dangerous retaliation cycle after trump meeting
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has advised both China and the United States not to fall into a dangerous cycle of retaliation. According to international...
Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses tribal leaders in Peshawar, urges unity against militancy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, visited Peshawar where he engaged in extensive discussions with tribal elders and received briefings on regional security...
Trump directs the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons, ending a three-decade-long suspension.
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, stressing the need...
Four militants, including TTP deputy, killed in Bajaur operation
ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, neutralizing four terrorists, including a high-profile commander of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In...
Pakistan agrees to resume talks with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Sources reveal that the Pakistani delegation, initially planning to return, has now opted to give peace another opportunity by resuming dialogue efforts. The discussions...
Pakistan condemns RSF seizure of Al-Fashir at UN Security Council meeting
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council held an urgent session following the capture of Al-Fashir in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). During the...
Fall of the PTI began on May 9, Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that while Palestinians were celebrating, a group of miscreants here attempted to attack Islamabad. Addressing the Ittehad Bainul...
PM returns to Islamabad following the conclusion of an official visit to Saudi Arabia.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Islamabad after concluding his official visit to Saudi Arabia. At King Khalid International Airport, the Prime Minister...
Pakistan issues over 2100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India
ISLAMABAD: Over 2,100 Sikh pilgrims from India have been granted visas by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to join the birth anniversary celebrations...
U.S. crude oil reaches Pakistan for the first time.
KARACHI: In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s energy sector and its trade relationship with the United States, Cnergyico Pk Limited has received the nation’s first-ever...
Arrest warrant issued for Ali Amin Gandapur in liquor case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday for Ali Amin Gandapur, the former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,...
CM Maryam encourages US investors to seize investment opportunities in Punjab.
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz extended an invitation to US investors, encouraging them to explore the abundant investment opportunities available in the province. This...
Pakistan Issues Stern Warning to Taliban Following Unsuccessful Negotiations
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to the Afghan Taliban regime on Wednesday following the conclusion of four-day talks between Pakistan and...
Peace talks with Afghanistan fail to yield workable solution, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, announced on Wednesday that the latest round of Pakistan-Afghanistan dialogue in Istanbul, Turkiye, ended without...
Maryam Nawaz celebrates 52nd birthday
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, marked her 52nd birthday on Tuesday with celebrations organized by Pakistan...
Punjab bans vehicles without green stickers
LAHORE: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that vehicles lacking “Green Stickers” will be prohibited from operating on roads starting November 15. Dr....
World Bank flags Pakistan’s fragile recovery
KARACHI: The World Bank has expressed concern over Pakistan’s current economic growth rate of 3%, deeming it insufficient to significantly reduce poverty or unemployment, despite...
Pakistan Offers Karachi Port Access to Bangladesh to Boost Regional Trade
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Pakistan has formally offered Bangladesh access to its Karachi Port. The proposal was made during the...
21 children injured in Sheikhupura school bus accident
ISLAMABAD: In Sheikhupura on Tuesday, at least 21 school children sustained injuries when a bus veered into a roadside drain after being struck by a...
AJK PM Anwarul Haq expected to resign and Join opposition, PPP Claims Majority
MUZAFFARABAD: Political developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir suggest that Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is likely to resign either tonight or tomorrow. The Pakistan...
Bilawal engages with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss national political developments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Monday...
Trump Receives Royal Welcome In Japan
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday to a royal reception, marking another stage in his five-day Asia tour focused on...
PM Sharif departs for Saudi Arabia to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia to take part in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh. The Foreign...
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, blocks Aleema’s CNIC
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, marking the fifth such order. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad...
Kashmiris mark Black Day to protest India’s unlawful occupation
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris across both sides of the Line of Control and around the globe are observing Black Day today to highlight the ongoing crisis created...
Field Marshal Asim Munir praises Egypt’s role in regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a visit to Cairo. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing...
Green Power Rolls into Punjab, largest-ever clean transport upgrade across 19 cities.
WEB DESK: Yutong has successfully delivered 400 battery electric buses to Pakistan, marking the largest single procurement of new energy buses in the country’s history....
Maryam Nawaz calls for the speedy launch of “Air Punjab”
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for the speedy operationalization of Air Punjab. Leading a high-level meeting to assess progress on the...
PIA resumes flights to UK, After five-year suspension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has marked a significant milestone by resuming direct flights to Manchester, United Kingdom, after a five-year gap. The first flight...
Second round of Pak-Afghan talks to be held in Turkey today
ISLAMABAD: The second round of critical negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is scheduled to take place today in Turkey. These discussions aim to...
Country’s development directly linked with Balochistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif underscored that the foremost identity of every citizen is being Pakistani, followed by their association with individual provinces. Speaking at...