Jamia Ashrafia head Maulana Ashrafi passes away
LAHORE: Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi, head of Jamia Ashrafia and a prominent Islamic scholar, passed away after a prolonged illness, drawing condolences from political and...
Security agencies foils major terrorist plot in Karachi, over 2,000 kg Explosives recovered
KARACHI: Security agencies successfully thwarted a major terrorist plot in Karachi, seizing over four tons of explosives during a covert operation in the Baldia Town...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
Gold prices in Pakistan see their first increase of 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp rise on Friday in both international and Pakistani markets after four consecutive sessions of increases. As reported by the...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WEB DESK: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States stands ready to intervene if Iran resorts to shooting or violently suppressing...
Karachi gets new Police Chief
KARACHI: The Sindh government has designated Azad Khan, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), as the new Karachi police chief....
PSX continues its remarkable upward trajectory, surpasses 179,000-point mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its remarkable upward momentum on Friday, bolstered by increasing investor optimism amidst signs of easing inflation within the...
Ambreen Jan appointed as PEMRA chairperson
ISLAMABAD: Ambreen Jan, former Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...
Adil Raja, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, and Wajahat Saeed receive life imprisonment sentences
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced five individuals to multiple life terms in a landmark case addressing acts of digital terrorism targeting state institutions On May...
Daughter of Former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan Dies in Traffic Accident in US
WEB DESK: Dr. Faiqa Noor Khan, daughter of former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan, passed away in a car accident in Dinwiddie County, Virginia,...
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
WEB DESK: At least nine people have died, and over 200 have been hospitalized in Indore, central India, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated...
Finance Minister commends FBR for achieving record tax collection in December 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for attaining the highest-ever tax collection in the nation’s history during...
Gold prices continue to drop for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a decline for the third successive day in both international and local markets....
Monkeypox cases on the rise in Lahore, Mayo Hospital reports 21 monkeypox cases in six months
LAHORE: Over the past six months, 21 monkeypox cases have been reported at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Hospital authorities confirmed none of the patients had recent...
PM orders all ministries to fast-track investment recommendations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to promptly prepare recommendations for domestic and foreign investment and development projects related to their respective...
PSX starts 2026 on a high note as the KSE-100 surpasses the 176,000 mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year with strong bullish momentum, pushing the KSE-100 index up by 2,036.49 points to 176,090.81, from...
Babar Azam’s spectacular half-century powers Sydney Sixers to triumph over Melbourne Renegades.
WEB DESK: Babar Azam delivered a stunning half-century to lead the Sydney Sixers to a commanding six-wicket triumph over the Melbourne Renegades in Thursday’s Big...
Yasmin Rashid plans to challenge election tribunal’s decision on NA-130 in court
LAHORE: PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has decided to challenge the election tribunal’s verdict on NA-130 in court. Sources reveal that she consulted extensively with...
Nine killed, several injured as passenger van collides with university bus in Jhang
LAHORE: A tragic traffic accident occurred on Faisalabad Road near Killi Faqiran in Jhang on Wednesday, claiming nine lives and leaving several others injured. According...
Dar set to visit Beijing to co-chair Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China on January 4, 2026, to co-chair the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’...
PSX achieves another milestone as KSE-100 index breaks 175,000 barrier
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone today and surpassed psychological barrier of one lac seventy-five thousand points during the trading for the first...
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn ‘in induced coma’
WEB DESK: Former Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn has been hospitalized and placed in an induced coma, as reported by Australian media outlets. The 54-year-old...
Actress Meharbano announces her divorce from Shahrukh Kazmi
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Meharbano has confirmed her divorce from Shahrukh Ali Kazmi during a social media Q&A, ending months of speculation. When asked if...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience significant decline: December 30, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gold market experienced its second significant slump on Tuesday, aligning with global trends in the gold trade. The price of 24-karat gold in...
Double-decker buses , New Year’s gift for karachiites
KARACHI: The Sindh Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, revealed plans to introduce a double-decker bus service as a gift for Karachi residents on the...
IMF wants “Do More” from Pakistan under $7bn loan program
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to introduce new demands tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, raising concerns over their potential impact on...
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop from January 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is anticipated to bring relief to the public this New Year by reducing petroleum prices in the forthcoming fortnightly review. According...
Pakistan to export halal meat worth $14.5 million to Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to export 143,000 tons of halal meat to Tajikistan, earning approximately $14.5 million, as part of its strategy to enhance trade...
Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed files appeal challenging military court sentence
ISLAMABAD: Former Director General of ISI, Faiz Hameed, has submitted an appeal challenging the sentence imposed by a military court. His legal representative, Mian Ali...
Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
DHAKA: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness....
Gold prices drop sharply after a consistent six-day upward trend
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant decline as rates dropped by Rs 5,500 per tola after a consistent six-day upward trend. On Monday,...
Pakistan Stock market hit historic high in final week of 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market kicked off the final week of the year on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 174,000...
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people
WEB DESK: Sixteen people have been killed and three left injured after a fire tore through a nursing home for elderly residents in northern Indonesia,...
Train derails in Mexico, killing at least 13 people, injuring 98
WEB DESK: At least 13 people lost their lives when a passenger train came off the tracks in southern Mexico. The accident occurred in Oaxaca...
Harsh winter weekend adds more tragedy and suffering to Gaza
WEB DESK: Intense rainfall and biting cold have relentlessly swept through Gaza over the weekend, leading to a tragic rise in the number of Palestinians...
OIC, Pakistan and Allies condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as risk to global stability
WEB DESK: Pakistan, along with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several Muslim-majority countries, has strongly criticised Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that...
Security forces kill 4 Indian backed terrorists in Panjgur IBO
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed four Indian sponsored Khwarij in an intelligence based operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, own forces effectively...
Gold, Silver prices hit record highs in Pakistan; December 27, 2025
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan has surged for the sixth consecutive session, as the yellow metal and silver hit all-time highs in global...
Ex Governor state bank Dr Shamshad Akhtar passes away at 71
KARACHI: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, passed away in Karachi on Saturday due to cardiac arrest. She served...
PTI distances itself from conroversial speech at a protest in UK
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has disassociated itself from a contentious speech made by a woman at a protest in the United Kingdom. This comes...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi plan to challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife, Bushra Bibi, plan to challenge the Toshakhana-II case verdicts in the Islamabad High...
The Ashes: England seal first Test win on Australian soil in 15 years
WEB DESK: England secured a much-awaited victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, triumphing by four wickets to clinch...
14 Injured In Japan After Stabbing, Liquid Spray Attack: Emergency Official
WEB DESK: A man was arrested on Friday, December 26, for stabbing eight people and injuring seven others, possibly with bleach, at a rubber factory...
Punjab govt announces free public transportation during Basant days
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced free bus and rickshaw services in Lahore on February 6, 7, and 8 during Basant festivities. Provincial Information Minister...
Gold and Silver prices in Pakistan hit record high
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan have risen for the fifth consecutive day, with both gold and silver reaching record highs in global and local markets....
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, arrived in Pakistan today for a one-day official visit. As soon as the aircraft...
Met Office forecasts cold, dry weather to continue across the country
WEB DESK: Cold and dry weather is anticipated across most parts of the country this Friday, with northern regions likely to encounter partly cloudy conditions,...
US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State for Nigeria
WEB DESK: The United States carried out coordinated missile strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, following weeks of heightened...
ANF foils drug smuggling attempt from Karachi
Karachi: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) successfully thwarted a significant drug smuggling operation from Karachi to Qatar, seizing 310 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as...
PIA privatisation: Fauji Fertilizer officially becomes part of Arif Habib consortium
ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has officially joined the Arif Habib Consortium, which successfully acquired a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during an...