Stop heavy traffic entry into Karachi immediately: Munam Zafar Khan
Karachi: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Munam Zafar Khan has demanded the Sindh government to stop heavy vehicles entering Karachi as these are responsible for horrific...
Iran vows to block Azerbaijan-Armenia corridor
Tehran: Iran has warned it will prevent the creation of a planned transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia, a key element...
Dar holds telephonic conversation with Turkish counterpart
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan. During the discussion, the two...
Field Marshal holds meetings with US leadership in official visit: ISPR
Washington: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is in the United States on an official visit. According to ISPR, the Army Chief...
Jim Lovell, famed Apollo 13 Commander, passes away at 97 with $5 million legacy
WEB DESK: Astronaut Jim Lovell, a central figure in America’s space history and the revered commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, has died at...
Pakistan Hails Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Accord, Applauds US Mediation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a warm welcome to the peace accord reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia, calling it a pivotal moment for...
Pending Case backlog at Supreme Court surges once more
ISLAMABAD: The accumulation of unresolved cases at the Supreme Court of Pakistan has once again intensified, with the total pending litigations reaching 57,153, according to...
PPP Chairman Bilabial meets PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday along with a delegation to discuss overall political situation of the country....
PM Shehbaz appeals for international action as Israel moves forward with controversial Gaza takeover plan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced strong opposition to the Israeli cabinet’s recent approval of a plan to seize control of Gaza, describing it...
Israel’s Gaza takeover plan contrary to international law, ‘must be immediately halted,’ says UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s top human rights official emphasized on Friday that the Israeli Government must not pursue a complete takeover of the besieged Gaza...
Pakistan dispatches 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: In a demonstration of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, officiated the send-off of the...
Two dangerous terrorists killed in exchange of fire with CTD in Mianwali
Mianwali: Two dangerous terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between terrorists and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) , spokesman of CTD said. The spokesman...
President, PM pay rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his 67th martyrdom anniversary
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his 67th martyrdom...
Building partially collapses after massive fire breaks out in Landhi factory
Karachi: A massive fire broke out in a factory located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering a partial building collapse and spreading...
Pakistan ODI series with West Indies to kick start from tomorrow
Trinidad: First one-day international of three-match series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad on Friday. The match will...
Kamal reaffirms Govt’s commitment to eradicate counterfeit medicines in country.
Islamabad: Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to eradicate counterfeit medicines in the country. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he said...
India exporters say 50pc Trump levy severe setback
New Dehli::Indian exporters warned that additional US tariffs risked making businesses “not viable” after President Donald Trump ordered steeper levies on Indian goods over New...
Modi to visit China after seven years amid rising US tensions
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China for the first time in more than seven years, signaling a potential easing...
Baluchistan’s mobile internet suspended amid security concerns
QUETTA: Mobile internet services have been halted across Baluchistan, including the provincial capital Quetta, due to escalating security threats, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities announced...
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Military Helicopter Crash in Ghana, 9 People Killed Including Minister of Defense
WEB DESK: Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people,...
Cockroaches found on Air India flight
New Dehli: Air India said two of its passengers, who were travelling in a San Francisco-Mumbai flight, were relocated after they complained about the presence...
Another polio case surfaces in Laki Marwat brings this year tally to 12
Peshawar: A new case of polio has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which has brought the this year tally to 12. The KP health Ministry confirmed...
Milestone achieved in registration of new companies as SECP registered record 4,065 companies
Islamabad: A milestone has achieved in the registration of new companies as the record of May 2025 has broken. The Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan...
Pakistan players T-20I rankings in ICC improve after West Indies series win
DUBAI: Pakistan’s cricketers’ ICC T20I rankings surged after a strong showing in their recent three-match series against the West Indies. Middle-order batter Hassan Nawaz climbed...
NASA to build nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030
US space agency Nasa will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media. It is part of...
DG ISPR denies rumours that Field Marshall plans to become President, calling them baseless
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has firmly denied the swirling rumours that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to become the...
Pakistan calls for urgent global action to end brutal war in Gaza
Web Desk: Pakistan has urged the international community to act now to end Israel’s brutal and illegal war in Gaza. At the UN Security Council...
UK announces fully funded chevening scholarships for pakistani applicants
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has announced the opening of applications for its prestigious Chevening Scholarships, which provide full financial support for Pakistani mid-career professionals to...
Bangladesh’s Interim leader announces general elections for February 2026
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, today announced that general elections will be held in February 2026, marking the completion of one year since the...
Punjab Cabinet Approves Immediate Construction of 3,000 Flats for Industrial Workers
LAHORE: During the 28th meeting of Punjab’s provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a comprehensive 130-point agenda was approved, including significant initiatives to...
33rd joint meeting of SBP and SECP held to consult on financial stability
Islamabad: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed on Tuesday visited the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) head office in Islamabad. A 33rd...
PSX crosses psychological barrier of 143,000 today after gaining 984 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday achieved another milestone as it crossed psychological barrier The brouse closed at at the historic high of 143,037...
DPM urges India to end oppression in IIOJK
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said India must revoke all illegal actions taken on August 5, 2019, end its oppressive measures in Indian...
Israel’s Netanyahu to announce plans to fully occupy Gaza
Gaza: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to fully occupy Gaza and is set to announce the plans in this regard, Al Jazeera reported, citing...
President, PM & armed forces reiterate support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
Web Desk: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the resilience of the Kashmiri people and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering...
Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...
Chairperson of NGO detained over child trafficking accusations
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken into custody the head of a non-governmental organisation accused of involvement in child trafficking activities in Karachi....
Islamabad blocks PTI’s petition for august 5 rally at F-9 park
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) proposal to hold a large public gathering at F-9 Park on August 5, as announced on Monday....
Trump announces increase in tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to further increase tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a statement released on social...
Pakistan issues first ferry service license to Iran and GCC countries
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced the issuance of Pakistan’s inaugural ferry service license to Seekeepers, an international maritime operator, enabling route operations...
Israeli forces martyr 41 people across Gaza since dawn
Gaza: At least 41 Palestinians, including 20 aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, Al Jazeera reported citing sources at...
Ensure transparency, speed and quality in public dispensation of health facilities to public: Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed the all the departments of the health ministry to ensure transparency, speed and quality in...
DPM Dar telephones US counterpart to discuss regional and international issues
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two leaders discussed a range of...
76 killed dozens missing as migrant boat sunk off Yemen
DUBAI: At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest...
Iranian President two day official visit concludes
ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar and Riaz Hussain Pirzada saw off Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian who left Pakistan for Iran on Sunday night after...
National Police Martyrs’ Day being observed today
Web Desk: National Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed today (Monday) to pay homage to services of police department. The day aims to honour brave...
Crowd flock to expo center on last day of My Karachi Exhibition
Karachi: As many as 300 local and foreign companies presented their products and services at the My Karachi Exhibition while people flocked to the exhibition...
Met dept forecasts yet another spell of rain-wind/thundershowers from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast yet another spell of rain-wind/thundershowers expected to hit large swathes of the country from August 4 onwards,...
Planning Minister meets China’s Development Research Center President for reaching agreement on joint research
Beijing: Ministry of Planning, Pakistan and China’s Development Research Center have reached an agreement for joint research, training programs and expert exchanges in the field...
IG Sindh claims Karachi placed on 128 position with respect to crimes
Karachi: Inspector General Sindh (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has claimed that Karachi has reached on 128 position with respect to crimes. The IG Sindh...