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...
DPM calls on President of Iran, reaffirms Pakistan deep commitment its historic, brotherly ties with Iran
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday. Welcoming the Iranian President,...
West Indies clinch victory in 2nd T-20 by 2 wickets against Pakistan in thriller
Lauderhill: West Indies clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20I on Sunday at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground...
Ali Ameen should resign if not maintain law in province: Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: Founder PTI Imran khan has said If Ali Amin cannot maintain law and order in the province, he should resign. The founder of Pakistan...
Pakistan army to retain strategic superiority amid shifting warfare trends: COAS Munir
RAWALPINDI: During a visit to Multan Garrison, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to maintaining a...
First lady Aseefa Bhutto distributes house allotment letter to flood after people.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Friday distributed house allotment letters to the flood affected people under the Sindh People’s Housing...
Founder PTI’s Sons Qasim, Suleiman apply for Pakistan Visa
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Imran Khan’s sons have submitted their application to the Pakistan High Commission in London. According to the...
CM Sindh chairs political parties meeting to build consensus for Independence Day celebrations
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday successfully built political consensus for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, following a key meeting held...
New polio case surfaces in Tank, yearly tally climbs to 11
Islamabad:The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has confirmed a new case of polio from District Tank...
Mustafa Kamal meets PM to brief about progress of ongoing projects, reforms of heath ministry
Islamabad: Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday. The PM and the Minister discussed...
Hamas demands end to famine before peace talks
Gaza: The Palestinian group Hamas has said that it is ready to “immediately” engage in negotiations to end the war in Gaza “once aid reaches...
Cnergyico signs import deal to get first US oil shipment following landmark trade deal
Pakistan’s largest refiner Cnergyico will import 1 million barrels of oil from Vitol in October, its Vice Chairman Usama Qureshi said on Friday, marking the...
Pakistan beat West Indies in first T-20
Pakistan claimed a 14-run victory over West Indies in the first match of the three-game T20 series. Batting first, Pakistan set a target of 179...
Civil Society Calls for Review of Anti-Trafficking Laws and Development of Comprehensive Migration Policy
KARACHI: In observance of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, NOWCommunities, a rights-based organization dedicated to supporting laboring communities across Pakistan, hosted a significant...
Providing vaccination to every child is top priority of the Govt: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday said that providing vaccines to every child in the country is our top priority. The...
Nation observes birth anniversary of Mader-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah
Karachi: The nation today is observing the birth anniversary of Mader-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, the younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and a leading...
Annual Urs of Great Saint Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Soharwardy (RA) begins
Multan: Three days annual Urs of Great Saint Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Soharwardy Multani (RA) began in Multan today. A large number of zaireens from various...
Govt to strictly enforce newly fixed price of sugar: Minister for Food Security
Islamabad: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has dispelled the impression regarding the shortage of sugar and said sufficient stock of...
US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashes in California near Naval Air Station, pilot ejects safely
California: A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in central California near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy press statement. The pilot ejected...
Shahid Afridi stands tall as Indian team walks after refusing to face Pakistan in semifinal
Birmingham: Shahid Khan Afridi is standing like a roaring lion, watching Indian Team walking off after refusing to face Pakistan in the Semi Final. BIRMINGHAM:...
Gold rates hikes in Pakistan today
ISLAMABAD: Gold rates witnessed an increase in Pakistan on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.The price of...
Divorced daughters entitled to father’s pension: SCP
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that a daughter’s entitlement to her late father’s pension is based on legal right, not marital status, delivering...
Govt approves revised Hajj Policy for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has officially approved the revised Hajj Policy for 2026, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to managing the pilgrimage...
US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1....
Tele-medicine is not a technology but hope, access and new era of health: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday presided a high level meeting over tele-medicine revolution in the country. The Health Minister reviewed...
ICC criteria likely bars Pakistan, New Zealand Sri Lanka playing LA Olympics 2028
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised the qualification process for cricket at the 2028 Olympics, with reports from British media outlet The Guardian...
PSX gains 1,054 points during intraday trading
KarachiThe Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed to an intraday high of 139,018.88, gaining 1,054.07 points for the session. The stock market opened...