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Court sentences Sana Yousaf’s killer to death; fines Imposed on Umar Hayat

Muhammad ibrahimMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026May 19, 202604506

ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad on Tuesday, a court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of TikToker and medical student Sana Yousaf. Additionally, Hayat was...

Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear facility

Muhammad ibrahimMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026May 18, 202603584

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly denounced the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that assaults on nuclear...

Section 144 enforced in Balochistan with face covering ban in public

Muhammad ibrahimMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 20260104

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared the enforcement of Section 144 across the entire province for a duration of one month, implementing various restrictions to...

Centcom Commander praises Pakistan for Its role in counterterrorism Cooperation

Muhammad ibrahimMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 202603111

ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has commended Pakistan for its ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, calling Islamabad a “vital partner” in the regional...

ISPR urges India to recognize Pakistan’s significance, pursue peaceful coexistence

Muhammad ibrahimMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 20260136

RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has emphasized that India must come to terms with Pakistan’s importance and adopt a peaceful approach to coexistence. Responding to...

Tragic train, Bus collision in Thailand kills 8, vdeo of the incident emerges

Muhammad ibrahimMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026May 16, 20260162

BANGKOK: At least 8 people were killed and 32 others injured in a devastating collision between a freight train and a bus in the capital...

Trump says Iran ceasefire backed by US as ‘Favour to Pakistan’

Muhammad ibrahimMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026086

WEB DESK: Donald Trump said the United States agreed to a ceasefire involving Iran partly because of requests from other countries, naming Pakistan as a...

Donald Trump leaves Beijing with praise for Xi but few major gains

Muhammad ibrahimMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026099

WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile trip to Beijing after days of warm diplomacy with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the summit...

PM Sharif directs advance preparations for monsoon season

Muhammad ibrahimMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026May 13, 20260104

ISLAMABAS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to begin early preparations for the upcoming monsoon season, stressing the need for stronger monitoring and emergency...

HEC introduces fully digital degree attestation system

Muhammad ibrahimMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026May 12, 20260135

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has rolled out a fully online, paperless Degree Attestation System (DAS), marking a significant step toward digital...

Karachi cocaine suspect Pinky brought to court without restraints

Muhammad ibrahimMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026May 12, 202604605

KARACHI: Alleged cocaine trafficker Anmol alias Pinky was presented before a court in Karachi without handcuffs, drawing attention over what appeared to be special treatment...

Investor confidence lifts Pakistan stock exchange in early session

Muhammad ibrahimMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026May 12, 20260107

KARACHI: A bullish momentum was seen at the start of trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with investors showing renewed confidence in the...

Qatari LNG tanker safely crosses Strait of Hormuz route to Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026095

KARACHI: Qatari LNG tanker Mihzem is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan, marking the second successful transit of a Qatari gas...

Massive fraud allegations surface as NAB deepens lyari expressway resettlement inquiry

Muhammad ibrahimMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026090

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau has widened its investigation into suspected corruption linked to the Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project after an initial inquiry reportedly uncovered evidence...

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Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port

Muhammad ibrahimMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026084

ISLAMABAD: Government has decided to announce major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port to boost business activities. The tariff cut was announced by Maritime Affairs Junaid...

Pakistan Commemorates First Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq Victory at GHQ

Muhammad ibrahimMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026May 10, 20260167

RAWALPINDI: Syed Asim Munir attended a commemorative ceremony at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, also referred to as the...

Govt denies false reports of Pakistani deportations from UAE

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260122

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday dismissed claims of targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, describing them as “malicious propaganda” fuelled by...

Senate Approves ‘The Iqbal Academy (Amendment) Bill, 2026’

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260101

ISLAMABAD: The Senate today approved the passage of “The Iqbal Academy (Amendment) Bill, 2026,” marking a significant legislative development. In addition, six new bills were...

Pakistan’s weekly inflation surges past 15% amid rising fuel costs

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260153

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a significant spike in weekly inflation, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) revealing a 15.16% increase year-on-year for the week ending May...

Russia opposes US-led anti-Iran resolution at UN Security Council

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260103

WEB DESK: Russia on Friday dismissed a United States-backed resolution targeting Iran at the United Nations Security Council, warning that the proposal could deepen instability...

Trump commends Pakistan’s civil, military leadership once again

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260110

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump once again praised Pakistan’s leadership, calling the country “great” and commending its senior officials for their diplomatic approach. During a...

Salim Khan’s health update: stable after minor brain hemorrhage

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 202604640

WEB DESK: Salim Khan, the 90-year-old father of Salman Khan, was hospitalized on February 17 after his health suddenly declined. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital performed...

South Waziristan Attack kills 3 children, wounds many: Security Sources

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 20260129

RAWALPINDI: On Thursday, two separate incidents in South Waziristan resulted in the death of three children and injuries to numerous civilians, according to security officials....

China hands suspended death penalty to two former defence ministers over bribery

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 20260114

BEIJING: China has handed suspended death sentences to two former defence ministers after they were convicted in major corruption cases, state media reported on Thursday....

PM unveils new initiatives for GB, Azad Kashmir

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 20260119

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to accelerating development in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a ceremony in Gilgit,...

Trump says Iran agreement within reach, warns military action remains an option

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 202602449

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains within reach, but warned that military action could resume if negotiations collapse. Speaking...

Afridi mourns the martyrdom of Maulana Idrees, praises is knowledge piety

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 202604598

KARACHI: Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi, expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of renowned Islamic scholar and former Member of Assembly,...

KP CM allegedly drafted resignation twice due to depression, says PM advisor Ikhtiar Wali

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026082

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor Ikhtiar Wali has asserted that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) once again drafted his resignation while battling depression. Pakistan...

Govt extends security deployment in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260112

G.BALTISTAN: Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the federal government has decided to prolong the deployment of security forces in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026....

Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 202602364

WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...

Iran reviewing U.S. 14-point plan as diplomatic talks enter critical phase

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026093

TEHRAN: Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that Iran is assessing a 14-point proposal presented by the United States, as bilateral discussions enter what he described as...

Public fury in Karachi disrupts VIP security near Bilawal house

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260149

KARACHI: Security arrangements near Bilawal House during a VIP movement were thrown into disarray after public frustration erupted over prolonged road closures. Commuters, stranded for...

NAB recovers 80 acres of state land worth Rs6bn from Bahria Town

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260102

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has reported the recovery of 80 acres of state-owned land that had been unlawfully allotted to Bahria Town...

Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Guidelines

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260152

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” initiative to provide agricultural land on lease to approximately 50,000 farmers at a highly...

Iran says US responds to latest peace proposal amid rising tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 202602396

WEB DESK: Iran has acknowledged receiving a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, according to state-linked media reports. A spokesperson for...

Absar Alam criticizes Mohsin Naqvi over Islamabad evictions, political storm erupts

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260198

WEB DESK: A political storm has erupted after senior journalist Absar Alam publicly criticized Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over a controversial eviction operation at Islamabad’s...

Trump warns of possible strikes on Iran amid ongoing tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260109

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that military action against Iran could resume if Tehran engages in what he described as unacceptable behavior, even...

Tehran sends 14-point peace proposal to U.S. covering regional conflicts, Hormuz framework

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 202601823

TEHRAN: Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran has delivered a comprehensive 14-point peace proposal to the United States, aimed at halting conflicts across multiple...

ISPR announces Pakistan security forces eliminate 13 militants in border operations

Muhammad ibrahimMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026May 1, 20260134

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security agencies successfully thwarted two infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the death of 13 militants, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...

Pakistan secures LNG shipment to ease energy shortfall amid global crisis

Muhammad ibrahimMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026May 1, 20260116

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a much-needed liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, providing timely relief to its strained energy sector amid ongoing global supply challenges. After...

Police deployed amid protest concerns at Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam University

Muhammad ibrahimApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026April 30, 20260408

ISLAMABAD: Tensions flared at Quaid-i-Azam University on Thursday, prompting authorities to call in police amid fears of student demonstrations. The situation developed after students from...

Deepak Perwani robbed thrice in 3 months, warns of rising Karachi crime

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 202603983

KARACHI: Renowned designer Deepak Perwani has raised concerns over the surge in crime across Karachi after revealing he has been targeted three times in the...

NEPRA eliminates licensing fee for solar consumers up to 25kw

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 20260125

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced on Tuesday that it has eliminated the requirement for a license and the Rs1,000 per kW...

Punjab CM orders restoration of Minar-e-Pakistan digital Museum

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026095

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab maryam Nawaz Sharif instructed the Parks and Horticulture Authority to undertake restoration work on the digital history Museum at Minar-e-Pakistan. Punjab...

Interpol issues red notices for Malik Riaz and his Son

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 202603715

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt General (Retired) Nazir Ahmed, announced on Wednesday that Interpol has issued Red Notices against property...

Pakistan Army responds decisively to Afghan Taliban aggression in Chaman

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 20260105

CHAMAN: In a strong stance against unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij, Pakistan Army has conducted targeted and precise strikes along the...

Trump claims Iran wants the US to reopen the Hormuz Strait quickly

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026086

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran has conveyed it is on the brink of collapse and has asked the United States to...

JCP approves transfers of three IHC Judges to different High Court

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 20260250

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan sanctioned the transfer of three Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to various provincial high courts during a meeting led...

UAE Withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 202603636

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant blow to the longstanding oil cartel. The decision by the...

Pakistan Army targets Afghan positions in Chaman after border clashes

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026093

CHAMAN: The Pakistan Army carried out retaliatory strikes in the Chaman sector on Tuesday, destroying multiple Afghan Talban positions in response to cross-border firing. Officials...

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KP grants permanent blue passports to MPAs, …

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Afghan medical resident detained at Sahiwal teaching…

Massive fraud allegations surface as NAB deepens lyari expressway resettlement inquiry

Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port

NEPRA eliminates licensing fee for solar consumers up to 25kw