Gold price in Pakistan sees another massive increase
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a significant upswing in local markets on Monday, mirroring a sharp rise in global bullion rates, as reported by...
Supreme Court declines urgent plea for meeting with PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an immediate meeting request with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan but addressed key developments in the cipher...
Islamabad blast investigation: Afghan ISIS handler among 11 arrested as security forces expand IBOs
ISLAMABAD: Security agencies have arrested 11 individuals linked to the recent suicide bombing in Islamabad, including the Afghan national identified as the mastermind behind the...
Islamabad Suicide Bomber’s Brother-in-Law detained in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have intensified nationwide operations in the aftermath of the deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, aiming to track down all individuals connected to...
ICC announces star-studded commentary panel for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
WEB DESK: The ICC has announced an all-star commentary team for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, beginning February 7 in India and Sri Lanka....
Gold prices in Pakistan experience a sharp decline, falling by over Rs21,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a steep decline in both local and international markets on Friday, significantly reducing the value of the precious metal in Pakistan....
31 dead, over 160 injured in blast at imambargah in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A devastating blast occurred at the Shia mosque, Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra, in Islamabad during Friday prayers. According to police sources, the attacker was stopped at...
Security forces kill 24 terrorists in KPK operations
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 24 Indian-sponsored terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations were conducted on...
English captain Ben Stokes suffers major injury after ball hits face
WEB DESK:England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, sustained a significant injury after a cricket ball struck his face, leading to visible swelling and bruising. According to...
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
WEB DESK (Reuters): Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed...
DHA Karachi ad panels turned off after hackers allegedly flashed inappropriate content
KARACHI: Digital advertising boards situated in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) were deactivated after being reportedly hacked and briefly displaying explicit content. As per reports,...
Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 23 as death toll under ceasefire rises
WEB DESK: At least 23 Palestinians, including children, were killed on Wednesday in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, marking one of the deadliest days...
PIA announces 10% discount on Paris–Pakistan flights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a special 10% discount on airfares for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan. This initiative aims to make...
Terrorists martyred a police constable in KPK
ISLAMABAD: A police constable was abducted from his home and shot dead by terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, officials reported, as militant violence...
PMD predicts first day of Ramadan 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast regarding the sighting of Ramadan moon in 2026. As per their predictions, the moon will...
Gold and silver rates in Pakistan continue to climb
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as the rate of 24-carat gold per tola in Pakistan soared to Rs529,162....
Saim Ayub reclaims No.1 spot in ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings
LAHORE: Pakistan’s opener Saim Ayub has regained the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings, as revealed on Wednesday. Ayub earned his well-deserved...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya
WEB DESK: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the prominent son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed in Libya, according to statements from officials...
Gold prices rise sharply in both local and global markets
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable surge on Tuesday in both local and international markets, with significant hikes recorded across Pakistan. Domestically, the price for...
Basant 2026; kite, string sales hit Rs340m in just two days
LAHORE: The arrival of Basant has infused Lahore with a vibrant festive energy, driving a thriving surge in business as kite sellers reported remarkable sales...
Pakistan’s exports surpassed $3 billion mark for the first time
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports hit a record $3.1 billion in January 2026, up 35 percent from previous months and 3.73 percent compared to January 2025, according...
Sialkot Stallions gear up to sign Steve Smith for PSL 11
LAHORE: The Sialkot Stallions, the latest addition to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), are reportedly negotiating with Australian cricket sensation Steve Smith. According to reports,...
Fire at Karachi’s Al-Najeebi Electronics Market Brought Under Control
KARACHI: A fire broke out Monday night at the Al-Najeebi Electronics Market in Karachi’s Saddar area but was extinguished swiftly. Cooling operations are now being...
Entire leadership of terrorists hides in Afghanistan; Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that a criminal-terror nexus, supported from within Afghanistan, is behind the recent attacks in Balochistan. Speaking on...
Kite flying banned near Lahore airport, security beefed up
LAHORE: Kite flying has been prohibited in the vicinity of Lahore airport to safeguard flight operations. The restriction is in effect across at least fifteen...
Pakistan cricket team heads to Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
LAHORE: Pakistan’s national squad has departed for Sri Lanka to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 15-member squad led by captain Salman...
Air pollution in India reaches alarming levels, players are forced to wear masks
WEB DESK: Rising air pollution in India is impacting sports, with players resorting to masks during a Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. High pollution levels,...
Gold price per tola sheds Rs35,500 in Pakistan
KARACHI: The upward momentum in precious metal prices has abruptly reversed as both gold and silver experienced considerable drops in value across local and international...
PM announces Rs 4.4 cut in electricity tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of RS4.4 in electricity tariff for the industries to enhance their competitiveness and bolster exports. At...
CTD operation in Mianwali: 6 terrorists killed, weapons recovered
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation near Chapri Dam, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully took down six high-profile terrorists, dealing a critical blow to regional...
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Khuzdar, tremors felt across nearby areas
QUETTA: Earthquake tremors shook Khuzdar in Balochistan on Friday, prompting many residents to hurriedly leave their homes out of concern. The Seismological Center recorded the...
Faisalabad sees increase in monkeypox cases, two more hospitalised
LAHORE: Monkeypox cases continue to pose a growing threat in Faisalabad as two more individuals suspected of carrying the virus have been moved to the...
Tarar confirms Imran Khan underwent eye procedure
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has assured the public that Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is in good health after undergoing...
Gold price hits record high, surging by Rs21,200 for the second day straight
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices have extended their steep upward trajectory for the second day in a row across global and local markets, setting unprecedented...
Lahore manhole tragedy; Mother and daughter found dead
LAHORE: The bodies of a woman and her daughter, who fell into an open sewer line near Data Darbar in Lahore, have been recovered, sources...
Woman abducted by BLA militants in Kech; search operation underway
KECH: A woman was abducted at gunpoint on Wednesday evening in the Balicha area of District Kech, in yet another incident highlighting the continued threat posed...
Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for CM KP Sohail Afridi
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad have issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in connection with a case...
Investigation reveals Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire started by child
KARACHI: Twelve days after the devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping center in Karachi, authorities reported on Wednesday that the incident was accidentally triggered by...
Free local transport announced for Basant
LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized a free transport plan for Lahore’s Basant festivities, enabling citizens to travel without cost on Metro Buses, Orange Line...
Gold and silver prices reach new peaks in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices skyrocketed to record highs in international and local markets on Wednesday, with gold per tola in Pakistan jumping by Rs21,100...
One dead, one injured as racing cars hit motorcyclists in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A tragic late-night traffic accident near Jinnah Garden on a highway in Islamabad claimed the life of one individual and left another seriously injured....
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
WEB DESK: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday when his chartered aircraft crashed in flames. Visuals showed smoke rising from the wreckage...
Researchers Find 149M Login Credentials Exposed in Open Database
WEB DESK: A data leak has exposed usernames, passwords, and personal details of nearly 149 million users across Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, TikTok, Binance, and...
CTD kills 10 terrorists in Pishin operation
QUETTA: During an intelligence-based operation in the Pishin district, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel neutralized 10 terrorists, while 10 CTD officers sustained injuries in the...
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Raises Alarm in India and Region
WEB DESK: A deadly Nipah virus outbreak, deemed more lethal than COVID-19, has prompted emergency measures in India, raising public health alarms and jeopardizing the...
Gold prices dip slightly in Pakistan amid global decline
KARACIH: Gold prices experienced a decline in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, whereas silver prices saw an upward trend. In the international bullion...
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...