Building partially collapses after massive fire breaks out in Landhi factory
Karachi: A massive fire broke out in a factory located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering a partial building collapse and spreading...
Two killed, 15 injured in bomb blast targeting police vehicle in Wana, KP
Wana: At least two people were killed while 15 others were injured in a bomb blast targeting a police vehicle in the Wana tehsil of...
Govt announces three- phase plan to privatize SOEs wthin three year including PIA
Islamaba: The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to privatize 24 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), starting with 10 major institutions — including Pakistan International Airlines...
Field Marshall Asim Munir to visit USA this week: Foreign Media
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will visit the United States of America this week, marking his second visit in less...
PSX bullish trend continues as it crosses another psychological barrier of 146,000
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish trend on Thursday, crossed another psychological barrier of 146,000 by gaining 992 points during mid day...
Israeli military opposes expansion of Gaza war, Increasing Pressure on Netanyahu
JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encountered opposition from the military leadership during a tense three-hour meeting over his plan to seize remaining parts of...
Hizbollah slams Lebanon’s cabinet decision to disarm it
BEIRUT: Hezbollah has strongly opposed Lebanon’s cabinet decision to disarm the group, declaring it a “grave sin” and stating it will treat the decision as...
Azam Swati halted at airport, despite court clearance
PESHAWAR: Senator Azam Swati of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was prevented from departing for Dubai at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar on Wednesday morning, even...
Three soldiers killed in IED explosion in Mastung, with One as the Major
Mastung: Three Pakistani security officials including a Najor rank office embraced martyrdom when their vehicle was targeted by the terrorists with an improvised explosive device...
five soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia
SAVANNAH: The Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia said, five soldiers were shot and the base was locked down due to an active shooter As per...
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Military Helicopter Crash in Ghana, 9 People Killed Including Minister of Defense
WEB DESK: Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people,...
Gold price hike by Rs.1300 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold per tola has increased across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the price of...
PHC halted ECP from taking any action against Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub
PESHAWAR: The court issued a reserved verdict on petitions challenging the disqualification decisions of Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub. It ordered the Election Commission to...
Singer Aima Baig wedlock to Zain Ahmed, officially announced
WEB DESK: Pakistani pop sensation Aima Baig has confirmed her marriage to Zain Ahmed- the creative director and co-founder of fashion label ‘Rastah’ As per...
PSX marks history by crossing 1,45000 after gaining 2070 points today
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continuing its bullish streak set a history on Wednesday by crossing two psychological barriers ended on historic high of 1,...
PM directs to improve healthcare system in Islamabad
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the officials concerned to devise strategy for improving primary and secondary healthcare system in Islamabad to reduce...
Khawaja Asif alleges bureaucracy of buying assets in Portugal allegedly earned through corruption
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has leveled serious allegations against Pakistan’s bureaucracy that more than half of them have purchased properties in Portugal and are...
Terrorists attacks FC vehicle martyring 4 personnel in KP’s Karak
Karak: Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred when unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle in the Gurguri police station limits, located in the Amankot Toway...
74 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli attacks
GAZA: The relentless Israeli military operations in Gaza show no signs of abating, as troops launched further strikes across various parts of the territory, resulting...
Sindh Governor refuses to grant relief to K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi in harassment case
KARACHI: On Tuesday, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori declined to provide interim relief to Moonis Alvi, CEO of K-Electric, in connection with a workplace harassment...
UK announces fully funded chevening scholarships for pakistani applicants
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has announced the opening of applications for its prestigious Chevening Scholarships, which provide full financial support for Pakistani mid-career professionals to...
NDMA issues weather warning for heavy rain, flooding in the coming days
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across several regions over the next week, particularly...
Malik Riaz announces halting of Bahria town operations across the country owing to govt pressures
Islamabad: Chairman of Bahria Town, Malik Riaz, has announced halting of Bahria Town operations across Pakistan due to continuing pressure from government institutions and freezing...
PTA Issues advisory against illegal online content, scam messages
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in disseminating unlawful content via social media and digital platforms. In...
Gilgit-Baltistan flood victims still await road reopening after five days
G.BALTISTAN: The important Gilgit-Chitral route remains closed five days after floodwaters submerged it in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Since June,...
Punjab Cabinet Approves Immediate Construction of 3,000 Flats for Industrial Workers
LAHORE: During the 28th meeting of Punjab’s provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a comprehensive 130-point agenda was approved, including significant initiatives to...
Gold price decrease by Rs.1500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.1500 per tola across the country. As per All Pakistan Gems and jewellers associations, The rate of gold...
National Assembly passes kashmir resolution, no compromise on Kashmir rights
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly passed a resolution with complete consensus, reaffirming that the nation will steadfastly uphold the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination as enshrined in...
Local manufacturing of vaccines, its uninterrupted provision to children are priority of Govt: Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that manufacturing of local vaccines and uninterrupted provision of the vaccines to the children...
ECP declares Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, Zartaj, Hamid Raza others disqualify from their posts
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf key leaders including opposition leader in the National Assembly (NA) Omar Ayub...
PSX crosses psychological barrier of 143,000 today after gaining 984 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday achieved another milestone as it crossed psychological barrier The brouse closed at at the historic high of 143,037...
PM satisfied with tax-to-GDP rise from FBR reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio resulting from reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue. Chairing a...
PTI to launch its movement today for release of Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Amid claims of a crackdown by the government, the PTI will launch its movement for the release of party founder Imran Khan and other...
FO rejects claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in Ukraine conflict after statement by Zelensky
Islamabad: The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday rejected claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in the Ukraine conflict after a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir being observed today
Web Desk: Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir is being observed on Tuesday to express support for the Kashmiri people’s right to freedom and protest against India’s illegal and...
Opposition calls SC to take suo-motu Notice on sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Constitution Protection Movement has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, demanding a suo-motu notice on the sugar crisis and...
Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...
Chairperson of NGO detained over child trafficking accusations
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken into custody the head of a non-governmental organisation accused of involvement in child trafficking activities in Karachi....
Islamabad blocks PTI’s petition for august 5 rally at F-9 park
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) proposal to hold a large public gathering at F-9 Park on August 5, as announced on Monday....
Girl’s stomach lock extracted without surgery at Lyari
KARACHI: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Lyari General Hospital successfully extracted a lock from the stomach of a 23-year-old girl with intellectual disabilities,...
Pakistan to Restart Sending Skilled Workers to Kuwait Following Visa Ban Lift
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) announced on Monday that Pakistan will resume dispatching skilled workers to Kuwait. This move...
Trump announces increase in tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to further increase tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a statement released on social...
17 people sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Three-Day Period
RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, 17 individuals have been sentenced to death over the past three days, bringing the total number of executions this year to...
Pakistan issues first ferry service license to Iran and GCC countries
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced the issuance of Pakistan’s inaugural ferry service license to Seekeepers, an international maritime operator, enabling route operations...
Section 144 enforced in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI demonstrations
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration has issued a notification imposing Section 144 from August 4 through August 10, prohibiting all forms of processions, public gatherings, and...
US dollar rate declines by 6 paisa against Pak Rupee
KARACHI: The rate of dollar decreased by 6 paisa against Pakistani Rupee in Interbank As per detail, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) registered a slight appreciation...
Gold price in Pakistan surges again
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan witnessed hike for another consecutive session on Monday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
The Economist appreciates Field Marshal efforts in improving Pakistan-US relations
Web Desk: The Economist in its article has appreciated Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations. According to the article, Asim Munir is...
PSX achieves another milestone after reaching 142,052 points for the first time in history
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index on Monday climbed to a fresh all-time closing high of 142,052.64 points, up 1,017.66 points, from...
PM chairs meeting in Gilgit Baltistan regarding damage caused by recent rains and floods
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. Chairing a...