Lyari bulilding collapse, toll increases to 26
KARACHI: The death toll from the collapse of a five-storey Karachi residential building in Lyari Baghdadi area has climbed to 26, with rescue teams recovering...
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Karachi to remain cloudy and humid: Met Office
KARACHI: The city is expected to continue with largely cloudy and humid weather conditions that may lead to drizzle during the night or morning over...
PM pledges to uplift country’s rural citizens
Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed the government’s pledge to uplift the country’s rural citizens and support them as equal partners in shaping a stronger,...
Elon Musk launches “America Party”
Washington: Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said he had launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what...
President, PM pay tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his...
PSX reaches new high of 131,949 points after gaining 1262 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on last day of business week continued to set a record as the benchmark Karachi 100 Index crossed a new...
Pakistan keen to work with UNSC members to promote united action: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan looks forward to working closely with all members of the United Nations Security Council to promote timely and united action in line with...
Six killed as passenger car fell into deep gorge at Neelum Highway in Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad: In a tragic incident, a passenger car fell into a deep gorge near Chalhana spot at the Neelum Highway in Muzaffarabad killing six people...
President, PM commend security forces for eliminating 30 Indian backed terrorists in NW
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday commended security forces for eliminating thirty Indian-backed terrorists in Hassan Khel area of...
UN chief ‘appalled’ by worsening Gaza crisis as civilians face displacement, aid blockades
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “appalled” by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as civilians face yet another wave of mass displacement with...
Pakistan, Russia agree on establishing rail, road network, providing CA states direct access to warm waters
Tianjin Pakistan and Russia have agreed to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network to link Pakistan with Central Asia and Russia, providing...
Gaza death toll reaches 101 in single day as Hamas seeks guarantees for Gaza ceasefire truce
Gaza: The death toll since dawn has risen to 101, Qatar based news channel reported citing the Gaza hospital sources. Of that number, at least 51...
Security measures taken in Karachi for Muharram processions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have barricaded key sections of the city’s main Muharram procession route and tightened security across sensitive areas ahead of mourning processions...
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....