PM forms 10-member committee to improve governance in KP
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a 10-member committee to provide policy guidelines for improving governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of governor’s rule...
Federal government decide to impose emergency in KP amid PTI march, sources say
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) march towards Islamabad, with sources claiming that a...
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies, passes away from cardiac arrest in Goa
WEB DESK: Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has passed away. According to information, he was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula, Goa. He...
PIA board approves major changes, plans to expand London operations
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) board has approved significant administrative changes. The Chief Operating Officer role and department have been removed. The General Manager (GM)...
Trump says ‘threat’ led US to pull bombers from UK
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump announced the removal of US B-1 bombers from a British airbase due to a threat linked to Iran. Previously stationed...
UN Secretary-General to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will undertake a three-day official visit to Pakistan from tomorrow. He is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy...
Terrorist linked to killing of three cricketers killed in Lakki Marwat operation
LAKKI MARWAT: A suspected militant allegedly involved in the killing of three young cricketers was killed in a joint police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD)...
Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab ahead of PTI’s Sept 27 march
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab as part of security arrangements ahead of...
Grand Mosque muezzin Ibrahim Al Madani passed away in Makkah
MAKKAH: Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani, a muezzin at Islam’s holiest mosque, the Grand Mosque in Makkah, passed away in the early hours of Monday. Sheikh...
Govt removes five-litre cap under PM fuel relief scheme
ISLAMABAD: The government has scrapped the five-litre-per-token restriction under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, while also widening eligibility for older motorcycles and making SMS...
Minor fire breaks out at Karachi mayor’s office in KMC building
KARACHI: A minor fire broke out at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on Tuesday after the outer unit of an air conditioner caught fire inside...
Rescue report flags major fire safety gaps at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: A report submitted by Capital Rescue has highlighted serious shortcomings in fire safety arrangements at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), following the...
Gujranwala yellow line to be completed by March 2027: Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has set March 2027 as the deadline for completion of the Gujranwala Yellow Line Mass Transit project. Chairing a...
Imran Khan taken to PIMS instead of Shifa for medical check-up, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday clarified that PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Pakistan makes NOC mandatory for foreign Journalists’ travel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new rules requiring all foreign media personnel to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and...
Bahria Town’s Murree land sold by FBR in major tax recovery move
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has auctioned off Bahria Town’s 527-kanal and 10-marla property in Murree as part of efforts to recover outstanding...
11 Police Officials, Including SHO, Booked Over Botched Raid at Attorney General’s Lahore Residence
LAHORE: Punjab Police have registered a case against 11 police officials, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sarwar Road Police Station, following a mistaken...
Govt’s assurance to resolve Petrol Pump association issues leads to Call-Off of strike
ISLAMABAD: The Petrol Pumps Owners Association and the Dealers Association have announced the postponement of their planned strike scheduled for tomorrow. In an official statement,...
Spain Clinch Second FIFA World Cup Title with 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium on...
Indian news channels faced hacking incidents during President’s speech
WEB DESK: Unidentified hackers reportedly infiltrated the broadcast systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian president’s address, allegedly streaming Pakistan’s national anthem and...
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
WEB DESK: The United States and Iran met in Qatar on Wednesday for technical talks to secure lasting peace, restore shipping through the Strait of...
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International research bodies recognize Pakistan’s military edge in Marka-e-Haq
RAWALPINDI: Global research organizations and media outlets have consistently acknowledged Pakistan’s military dominance and the significant defeat of India in the Marka-e-Haq exercise. A detailed...
Lahore: Roof collapse at school academy claims two young lives
LAHORE: In Lahore’s Kahna area, the roof of a school academy collapsed, resulting in the tragic death of two children. According to rescue officials, more...
Public holidays declared for Ashura 2026
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced official leave across the province in observance of Ashura for the year 2026. According to a notification...
Government cuts petrol prices by Rs74 and diesel by Rs67 per litre
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the government announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, with petrol becoming Rs74 per litre cheaper and diesel seeing a cut of...
Massive cut in Petrol prices expected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The recent US-Iran peace agreement is anticipated to trigger a sharp decrease in petrol prices across Pakistan. While discussions are ongoing regarding the exact...
PM Shehbaz Announces US-Iran Peace Agreement, Formal Signing Planned in Switzerland
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement after extensive diplomatic efforts aimed at...
AJK people rejects JAAC protest call
G.BALTISTAN: The residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir have dismissed the call for protest issued by the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee. In Mirpur, locals...
India advances to U18 hockey Asia Cup 2026 final after defeating Pakistan
WEB DESK: India has secured a spot in the final of the U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026, after a thrilling 5-3 win over Pakistan in...
Petrol prices reach Rs. 500 in several districts of Balochistan
QUETTA: The price of petrol has soared to Rs. 500 per liter in multiple districts of Balochistan, leading to widespread disruptions in fuel availability. Many...
Fuel prices expected to decline amid global oil market relief
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to witness a downward revision in the upcoming pricing review following a decline in international oil market rates,...
SNGC announces gas supply schedule during Eid days
KARACHI: Sui Northern Gas Company has released the schedule for gas supply during the Eid holidays. According to the spokesperson, on the first day of...
OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 28% for May
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by up to 28% for May, according to a...
Clashes between Khawarij factions in Kurram result in 18 fatalities
KURRAM: Fierce fighting between two rival Khawarij factions in Central Kurram has claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals, with several others reported missing....
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Court sentences Sana Yousaf’s killer to death; fines Imposed on Umar Hayat
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...
Petrol prices surges once again in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced another sharp increase in petroleum prices, pushing both petrol and high-speed diesel above Rs. 414 per litre, according...
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs14.92, high-speed diesel by Rs15
The federal government on Friday announced another increase in petroleum prices, raising the price of petrol by Rs14.92 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by...
Australia bans BLA, leaders over terrorism in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Australia has announced sanctions against the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its top officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs and...
Roof collapse at DG Khan school leaves 4 students dead, several injured
D.G.KHAN: A tragic incident in Dera Ghazi Khan has claimed the lives of four schoolchildren after the roof of a classroom gave way, while several...
Trump considers military options as Iran war deadline nears
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is exploring new military strategies amid mounting tensions with Iran, as the deadline for congressional approval on military action approaches. Despite...
Deepak Perwani robbed thrice in 3 months, warns of rising Karachi crime
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...
Interpol issues red notices for Malik Riaz and his Son
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...
UAE Withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+
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...
Mali: Defense Minister killed in rebel attack, ongoing clashes between Army, Rebels
MALI: A West African nation, the country’s Defense Minister lost his life in a rebel assault, and clashes between government forces and insurgents continue near...
Trump safe after shooting scare at correspondents’ Dinner; suspect detained
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after an...
Turkey may take part in Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing following US-Iran pact
ANKARA: Turkey has indicated it may join international efforts to remove naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal between the United...
Govt announces major increase in Petrol, Diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. Petrol prices have been raised by 26 rupees and 77...
Iran denies sending delegation to Islamabad as tensions undermine prospects for talks
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed reports of diplomatic engagement in Pakistan, with state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) confirming that no Iranian delegation has...
Pakistan Navy conducts successful test of indigenously developed Taimoor cruise missile
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a live firing of the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s...
Confessional statement in Quetta uncovers terror recruitment network, Cross-Border links
QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan on Saturday shared details of a confessional statement by Rahima Bibi, wife of Dalbandin resident Manzoor Ahmed, during a press...