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...