Pakistan to Participate in Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in Bihar Next Month
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s hockey team is set to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September...
Swat river Family drowning: PHC conducts hearing, seeks report on helicopter availability
Peshawar: Peshawar High Court (PHC) held a hearing on the case of tourists drowning in the Swat River. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice...
USA announces enforcement of stricter policy for visa and green card cancellations
Washington: The U.S. Immigration Department has issued a new warning for those planning to enter the United States, announcing the enforcement of a stricter policy...
Railway fares increased after uptick in prices of petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways announced increased fares for passenger, express, and mail trains, marking the second increase within 15 days. According to a notification issued...
Loudspeaker ban on Azan in Mumbai sparks outrage
Mumbai: In a move that has drawn strong criticism and raised significant concerns about religious freedom, the Modi government has effectively banned the use of...
Israel agrees to “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza: Trump
Washington: Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. In a post on...
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain and France
Barcelona/Paris: Two people were found dead by firefighters tackling a blaze in Spain’s Catalonia region on Tuesday, as Europe endures scorching temperatures during the ongoing...
World Sports Journalists Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Sports Journalists Day is being observed today (Wednesday). The day pays tribute to the dedicated professionals who bring us closer to the...
PSX soars to record high, crosses 130,000 mark
ISLAMABAD: In a historic leap, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index shattered previous records on Wednesday, closing at an all-time high of 130,344.03...
Monsoon rains expected to intensify across Pakistan from July 05
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday has forecast a significant intensification of monsoon activity across the country beginning from the evening of July...
PM directs swift implementation of economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday applauded the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a historic 42%...
Aurangzeb calls for renewed commitment to revitalizing int’l development cooperation
Sevilla: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for a renewed global commitment to revitalizing international development cooperation to meet the aspirations...
Quad foreign ministers condemn Pehalgam attack without naming or blaming Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists...
Cartoonist and Magazine Editors Arrested in Turkey Over Blasphemous Sketch
ISTANBOL: A cartoonist and several editors of a weekly magazine in Turkey have been arrested after publishing a blasphemous sketch allegedly depicting the Prophet Muhammad...
OIC Condemns Rising Violence and Genocide in Gaza, Urges Global Action
WEB DESK: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a stern condemnation of the escalating violence and atrocities committed by Israeli forces in Gaza,...
Gold prices uptick massively by Rs 6600 per tola
ISLAMABAD:The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.6,600 and was traded at Rs.356,800 on Tuesday as compared to its sale at Rs....
Judicial Commission approves appointment of Justice Sarfaraz Dogar as CJ IHC: Sources
Islamabad: The most senior puisine of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Sarfaraz Dogar appointment as Chief Justice of the IHC has been approved by the...
PM lauds PSX surge as proof of economic stability
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100 Index crossing a record high of 127,000 points on the...
Turkey evacuates above 50,000 people, from Izmir as firefighters battle wildfires
Ankara: Rescuers in Turkey have evacuated more than 50,000 people, mostly from the western province of Izmir, as firefighters battle a string of wildfires, the...
Single-day Gaza death toll goes beyond 105
Gaza: At least 105 Palestinians have been martyred in the Israeli airstrikes across Gaza in less than 24 hours, according to health officials in the...
Kamal calls for scaling up preventive healthcare efforts
Islamabad: Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has emphasized the urgent need to scale up preventive healthcare efforts across the country. Inaugurating the third phase...
Pakistan secures prestigious global recognition with key leadership role at UNIDO
WEB DESK: Pakistan has made a significant milestone in industrial development, a recognition that is being acknowledged by the international community, Pakistan will chaired 53rd...
Childrens being vaccinated against covid-19 specially who remained deprived at the time of virus: Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said that vaccines are specially being provided to such children who were deprived of vaccination...
PM to embark on two day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend ECO summit
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan from July 3. The PM will attend Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)...
Petroleum prices likely to increase Rs 15 per litre for next fortnightly
Islamabad: Petroleum products likely to increase by Rs 15 pet litre for next fortnightly. The Ministry of finance will take decision after consultation with Prime...
PSX crosses another limit remains bullish, gains 1248 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, first day of week, stayed bullish gaining 1248 point to cross another limit. The KSE-Index gained 1248 points...
Pakistan remains determined to protect its rights and entitlement under the Indus Water Treaty: Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged India to rethink its present hostile and misguided policies that threaten peace and undermine security in South...
Egypt says pushing for 60-day Gaza truce
Cairo: Egypt is pushing for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said, as part of a joint proposal with Qatar and the...
International community urged to mobilise to halt Israel’s “murderous course” : DPM
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged the international community to mobilise immediately to halt Israel’s “murderous course” and persuade it to...
Int’l Day of Parliamentarism being observed today
Islamabad: International Day of Parliamentarism is being observed today. It marks the date in 1889 when the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded. The campaign for...
Pakistan to Extend 4G Coverage to Remote Regions
ISLAMABAD: Government has announced plans to roll out 4G network services in remote and underserved areas, aiming to narrow the digital gap across the nation. ...
President declares Justice Sarfaraz Dogar as most senior judge of IHC
Islamabad: President of Pakistan Asif Zardari decided the seniority of the judges of the Islamabad High Court and declared Justice Sarfaraz Dogar as the most...
Met dept forecast more rains in Karachi today
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more showers in Karachi today (Sunday) after three days of intermittent moderate to light rains in the...
DPM Dar telephones Turkish FM to discuss bilateral ties
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. They discussed bilateral and multilateral cooperation,...
France offers to help make Gaza food distribution safer
Paris: France “s ready, Europe as well, to contribute to the safety of food distribution” in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot...
Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude jolts central Pakistan , no casuality or damage reported
ISLAMABAD: An earthquake jolted in central Pakistan on Sunday morning, as the United States Geological Survey said that it was magnitude-5.3 tremor on Richter scale....
Shefali Jariwala of pop song Kaanta Laga dies at 42
Mumbai: Shefali Jariwala, who gained popularity after featuring in the remake of the pop song “Kaanta Laga,” has passed away, according to the latest reports....
India’s negative role in Iran-Israel conflict provides Iran to reconsider its diplomatic ties with it: Speaker NA
Islamabad: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Reza Amiri Moghadam called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the Parliament House. Deputy Speaker National Assembly,...
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...