President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has enacted a groundbreaking domestic violence law, criminalizing physical abuse, intimidation, and threats of second marriage against a spouse. This...
Pakistan to finalize World Cup participation in India soon
WEB DESK: Pakistan is expected to make a final decision in the coming days regarding its cricket team’s participation in the T20 World Cup in...
SBP holds key rate at 10.5%
KARACHI: In its initial meeting of 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) opted to maintain the policy rate...
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in Mexico, killing at least 11
WEB DESK: A group of armed assailants opened fire at a soccer field in the Mexican city of Salamanca, killing 11 people and injuring 12...
Search operation at Gul Plaza enters in final stages, authorities set to seal the building
KARACHI: The search operation after the tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi is nearing its end, with authorities set to seal the unstable building today....
Gold prices in Pakistan hit a new all-time high: January 26, 2026
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Monday. International gold prices exceeded $5,000 per ounce for the first...
Attack on police vehicle in Bannu foiled, two militants killed
BANNU: A police patrol in Bannu came under attack on Monday, leading to a gun battle that resulted in the deaths of two militants. In...
Fraud case, Islamabad court cancels ex-ISI chief Faiz Hamid’s brother’s bail
ISLAMABAD: A special judge of the central court in Islamabad dismissed the bail of Najaf Hamid, the brother of former spy chief Faiz Hamid, in...
Islamabad Court Hands 17-Year Sentences to Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in tweets case
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district court has sentenced Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to seventeen years’ imprisonment each in a case related to controversial social...
Sindh government allocates Rs21 billion for Karachi road and infrastructure upgrades
KARACHI: The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has sanctioned over Rs21 billion to upgrade Karachi’s roads and infrastructure. A key meeting focusing on...
Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite
WEB DESK: Two teenagers were among six individuals still unaccounted for following a devastating landslide at a bustling campground on New Zealand’s North Island, authorities...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 67 bodies recovered, 77 still missing
KARACHI: The catastrophic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi has reached its final stages, with authorities raising concerns over the rapidly deteriorating condition of...
Gold hits record Rs514,662 per tola
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Friday. Driven by central bank purchases and geopolitical tensions, both metals...
Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha detained by police in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Human rights advocate and lawyer Imaan Mazari, daughter of former PTI leader Shireen Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali Chatha, was taken into...
Gul Plaza fire day 6 : Death toll exceeds 60, Identification of Victims Continues
KARACHI: The catastrophic fire and collapse at Gul Plaza continues to dominate headlines, with rescue authorities reporting dozens of fatalities and cautioning that the death...
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump launched his board of peace on Thursday, initially aimed at ending the Gaza conflict but now envisioned with a...
Babar Azam ends BBL 15 stint with the Sixers to join Pakistan’s team camp
WEB DESK: Pakistan star Babar Azam has concluded his Big Bash League (BBL) stint early to join the national team for the Australia series. The...
Gold prices see slight decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a decline on Thursday, slipping below the peaks reached just a day earlier in both global and local markets....
Gul Plaza fire: multiple bodies recovered from single shop, death toll rises to 61
KARACHI: The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to 61 following the discovery of multiple bodies in a single shop during rescue...
Sialkot Stallionz officially enters the PSL arena
WEB DESK: Owner Kamil Khan shared the announcement on X, calling it a proud moment and expressing excitement to join Pakistan’s premier cricket league. With...