13th case of polio virus of this year reported in Tank, KP
Peshawar: A poliovirus case has been confirmed in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa’s Tank district, marking the seventh case from KP this year and bringing the total countrywide...
More rains predicted in Karachi for today
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rains along with thunderstorms in Karachi starting Friday afternoon today. According to Met Office, the spell...
PM expresses resolve to building business-friendly environment
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed firm resolve and assured entrepreneurs that the government is fully committed to building a dynamic, business-friendly environment in...
KP police obtains anti-drone technology to control terror activity
PESHAWAR: The police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art anti-drone technology aimed at countering aerial threats linked to terrorism, official sources...
United Nations Population Fund representative calls on Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: A representative of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Dr. Luay Shabaneh on Thursday called on Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal at...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1335 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1335 per tola to 356,000 in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate...
Bilawal charing parliamentary meeting directs his lawmakers to vote in favour of budget
Islamabad: A key government’s allied party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday directed their members of parliament to vote in favour...
Final of 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship to be played b/w Pakistan, India today
Kuala Lumpur: Final of second Asian Doubles Squash Championship will be played between Pakistan and India in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Pakistan secured a spot...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
Talks with US regarding trade, reciprocal tariffs to conclude next week
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have decided to conclude trade talks focused on reciprocal tariffs next week after a virtual meeting between Finance Minister...
Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
SA approves Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year
KIarachi: The Sindh Assembly has approved Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year along with a supplementary budget of 156.06 billion Rupees for the...
Pakistan’s T20I tour of Bangladesh schedule announced
LAHORE: A three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will run from July 20 to 24, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday. According...
IA, SIU arrest four RAW agents during joint operation in Karachi
Karachi: An Intelligence agency and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in their joint operation caught four alleged operatives of India’s intelligence agency, RAW from Quaidabad area...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...
Funeral prayer of Major Moiz Abbas Shah offered at Chaklala Garrison
RAWALPINDI:The funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed who embraced martyrdom in an operation while bravely fighting against Indian sponsored Fitna al Khawarij...
Iran Parliament approves bill to halt cooperation with IAEA
Tehran: Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran’s Nournews reported. This development has been confirmed by parliamentary spokesman...
Shah Rukh Khan signs two Pakistani players for his team in Caribbean Premier League
Mumbai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has signed two Pakistani cricketers for his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). The signings were...
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan calls on PM Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working closely with China for successful implementation of ongoing CPEC projects. He was...
Kamal suggests making decline in population be made part of national policy
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that his ministry is launching an Universal medical record system in which a person Identity...
As Gulf airspace reopens Pakistan resumes flight operations for these countries
KARACHI: Pakistan has resumed flight operations to the Gulf region following the reopening of airspace over Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, aviation sources confirmed on Tuesday....
Bus catches sudden fire kills six injuring 7 others in Quetta
QUETTA: Six passengers were killed and seven others injured on Tuesday after a sudden fire errupted in a bus near Maghribi Bypass in Quetta. According...
DPM Dar to lead Pakistan delegation at 12th Pakistan-UAE JMC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit the United Arab Emirates to head the Pakistani delegation at the...
NSC condemn attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, deeming it violation of international law, United Nations Charter.
ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers and military leadership, to deliberate on the evolving regional situation....
PM directs to ease digital transactions to promote cashless economy
Islamabad:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to make digital transactions cheaper and easier for the people to promote cashless economy in the country. Chairing...
Pakistan not allowed its airspace, land and waters to be used any recent US or Israel attacks on Iran
PaIslamsbaf: Pakistan has firmly stated that it has not allowed its airspace, land, or waters to be used for any recent U.S. or Isr_aeli att_acks...
Bilawal appreciates govt over approving PPP recommendations in budget
Islamabad: The National Assembly resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad today (Monday) with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. Participating in...
Extensive damage in Israel over past 10 days owing to Iran attacks
Tel Aviv: Damage in Israel over the past 10 days has been extensive. Most of the damage has been in central Israel, but also in...
Cuba, Chile, Venezuela condemn US attack on Iran, Mexico, Columbia urge negotiations
Web Desk: A number of Latin American countries have voiced strong opposition to the recent US air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, condemning what they...
Followers of all religions equal citizens of Pakistan, Constitution guarantees full rights to all communities : DG ISPR
Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif said that the followers of all religions are equal citizens of Pakistan, and...
Gravely alarmed by use of force by US against Iran: UN Secretary-General
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, In a starkly worded statement,said he is “gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against...
Saudi Arabia voices ‘deep concern’ over US strikes on Iran, urges restraint
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has expressed “deep concern” after US air strikes on nuclear facilities in neighbouring Iran. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with...
Pakistan voices support for Iran’s inherent right to self-defense
Istanbul: Pakistan fully supports Iran’s inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, in response to the blatant and unprovoked Israeli aggression....
World Rainforest Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Rainforest Day is being observed today (Sunday). The day is aimed at raising awareness and encourages everyone to set some time aside...
Iran Urges Emergency UN Security Council meeting after US attack
Tehran: In the wake of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, Iran’s mission to the United Nations has formally called...
Pakistan orders emergency fuel imports amid Iran-Israel war
Islamabad: In light of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has instructed oil marketing companies (OMCs) to maintain a minimum...
Iran Conducts 18th Strike on Israel, Allegedly Targets Ben Gurion Airport, Military Installations
TEL AVIV: Iran is escalating its retaliatory actions in response to Israeli aggression, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards claiming to have successfully hit multiple targets,...
Oil prices surge 11% amid week-long Israel-Iran conflict
Dubai: Crude oil prices surged 11% over the past week ending June 19, as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran reached new heights, fueling concerns...
Dar in Istanbul to attend OIC Council of Foreign Minister’s session
Ankara: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul, Turkiye on Friday to participate in the 51st Session of the...
Pakistan to face France in FIH Hockey Nations Cup semi-final today
KUALA LUMPUR: The stage is set for an exciting day of semi-final action at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, with Pakistan squaring...
PM urges dialogue to end conflicts, resolve refugee crises
Web Desk: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called for ending conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy to resolve refugee crises around the world. In a...
World Refugee Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Refugee Day is being observed today. The day honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their...
China and Russia condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, urge de-escalation
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping both condemned Israel over its strikes on Iran and agreed that de-escalation was needed, the...
PTV Veteran Actress Ayesha Khan found dead in her apartment in Karachi
Karachi: PTV veteran actress Ayesha Khan has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and significant contributions to the Pakistani television industry. Ayesha...
Dar telephones his Uzbek counterpart to discuss bilateral, regional matters
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov....
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting at Iran’s request
New York: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Friday at Iran’s request, citing mounting and undeniable evidence of direct US involvement...
PM instructs to ensure transparency in all phases of construction of Jinnah Medical Complex
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure transparency in all phases of the Jinnah Medical Complex (JMC) and Research Center...
UN Chief calls for no further military intervention in Israel-Iran conflict
UNITED NATIONS:UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said he strongly opposes any further military intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran, as he advocated...
Pakistan to take on France in Semi Final of FIH Nations Cup tomorrow
Kuala Lumpur: The green shirts will face Pool A leaders France in the first semi-final on Friday, June 20. On the other hand, New Zealand...
NA session underway discussing budget on sixth day
ISLAMABAD:The National Assembly session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq is underway on Thursday. Lawmakers are continuing deliberations on the Finance Bill 2025-26 for the sixth...