PM directs to improve performance of ministries
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed a reform process to improve the performance of ministries. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on...
Israel martyrs 52 Palestinians in latest Gaza offensive
Israel martyrs 52 Palestinians in latest Gaza offensive GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency on Thursday said at least 52 people, including eight children, were...
More rain forecast till 17th as heavy rains claim fives in Lahore
LAHORE / RAWALPINDI: Five people lost their lives and at least 40 were injured in Lahore on Thursday as torrential monsoon rains lashed the city,...
Fitna al Hindustan backed terrorists kidnap and kill nine passengers in Balochistan
QUETTA: At least nine passengers travelling on two Punjab-bound coaches were abducted and killed by unidentified armed men in Sur-Dakai area, on the border between...
Terrorist attacks by India-sponsored militants in various areas of Balochistan
QUETTA : Terrorists affiliated with “Fitanah al-Hindustan” carried out attacks in different regions of Balochistan, including Quetta, Mastung, and Loralai. The spokesperson stated that security...
Punjab govt announces Ad Hoc relief for employees
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced an ad hoc relief allowance for civil servants from Grade 1 to 22. A notification from the provincial finance...
Gandapur likely to meet Imran Khan on Friday
PESHAWAR: Ali Amin Gandapur, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is expected to meet the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Friday to...
PIA wraps up post-hajj 2025 flight operations successfully
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed its post-Hajj flight missions, bringing back pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after this year’s pilgrimage season. According to a...
No talk of President’s resignation or army chief seeking the office: Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi dismissed rumors regarding President Zardari’s resignation and claims that the Army Chief is aspiring to assume the presidential position....
Pakistan beats china in U18 Asia Cup Hockey 2025, reached semi-final
WEB DESK: Pakistan qualified for the semi final of Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 after defeating hosts China 2-1 in their final group match at...
Dollar rate down by 9 paisa in interbank
KARACHI: The United State dollar rate decreased by 9 paisa against Pakistani Rupee. According to the currency market dealer, the rate of dollar slashed by...
Humaira Asghar Ali’s brother arrives in Karachi to retrieve her body, confirms south DIG
KARACHI: Brother of deceased actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali, whose body was found in an apartment in Karachi’s DHA, Phase-VI on Tuesday arrived in the city...
Sindh govt evacuates 9 lyari buildings, arrests six SBCA officials following tragic collapse
KARACHI: The Sindh government has evacuated nine unsafe structures in Lyari district, according to senior provincial minister Sharjeel Memon, who announced the move on Thursday....
Ishaq Dar meets Canadian, Australian counterparts on sideline of ASEAN forum
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met Australian foreign Minister Senator Hon Penny Wong and Canadian Foreign Minister on the...
CCC resolves safety, security of people remain top most priority for Armed Forces of Pakistan
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chaired the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ). Forum offered Fateha for the martyrs of...
PM directs urgent restructuring of National Tariff Commission’s powers, responsibilities
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to carry out an urgent restructuring of National Tariff Commission’s legal, administrative, and other...
DPM in Malaysia to attend ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting
Kuala Lumpur:Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to participate in the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. He was...
Lahore Judicial magistrate summons Imran Khan in Islamabad police attack case
LAHORE: Lahore’s Judicial Magistrate Cant has issued a personal summons for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in connection with the case of an attack...
Pakistan enters chinese debt market with plans for panda bond offering
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has initiated a non-deal roadshow in Beijing from July 7 to 11, 2025, to promote its upcoming debut of Panda Bonds in the...
Rashid Nasim’s record Included in All-Time greatest of the Best Records List
LAHORE: Guinness World Records has officially recognized Pakistan’s Rashid Nasim for his remarkable achievement with the Nanchako, placing it among the All-Time Greatest of the...
JUI Chief calls on Rana Sanaullah, Ameer Muqam in KPK
PESHAWAR: The leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, met with leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League (N). As per detail, Prime Minister’s Adviser...
NEPRA announces decrease in electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has declared a reduction in electricity rates as part of the monthly fuel adjustment. As per an...
Bannu drone attack claims one died, three injured
BANNU: At least one person has died and three others were injured in a drone strike in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police reported on Wednesday. According...
Gold price slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold per tola has decreased by Rs.3000 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewellry Traders & Manufacturers Association,...
Pakistan accuses India of State-Sponsored terrorism, reaffirms security of nuclear program
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military leadership has issued a strong rebuke of India’s alleged involvement in terrorism within Pakistani territory, particularly in the restive province of Balochistan,...
Actor Humaira Asghar’s body discovered in Karachi apartment after several days
KARACHI: The body of actress Humaira Asghar was found in her apartment in Defence Phase 6, located in the Union Commercial area, after several days....
Privatization commission approves four Investors for PIA; sets bidding deadline
ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission has officially pre-qualified four investment groups for the future privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as announced during its latest meeting....
Government approves sugar imports as prices continue to rise
ISLAMABAD: The government has finalized a plan to import 500,000 tonnes of sugar to address dwindling domestic supplies and stabilize the market amid surging prices....
International criminal court issues warrants for Afghan taliban leaders
WEB DESK: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders, including Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1500 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1500 per tola in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold...
Justice Sarfraz Dogar sworn in as Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court
ISLAMABAD: Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar has officially assumed the role of Chief Justice at the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The swearing-in ceremony took place at...
Kamal meets pharma firm CE Haloen Pakistan, visits IHITC hospital and regional blood center
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday met with the Chief Executive of the pharmaceutical firm Haloen Pakistan. The Health Minister held...
Islamabad local court orders blocking 27 youtube channels belonging to journalists
Islamabad: A local court of Islamabad on Tuesday on the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) petition ordered to block as many as 27 youtube channels belonging...
PSX closes with bullish trend after gaining 33 points, mix trend prevails throughout the day
Karachi: Mixed trend gripped the bourse on Tuesday while the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE 100 index closed at 133, 403 with bullish trend...
Abdul Sattar Edhi death anniversary being observed today
Web Desk: The 9th death anniversary of prominent philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi is being observed on Tuesday. Abdul Sattar Edhi was born on...
KP govt launches “Ehsaas Apna Ghar” scheme with cost of 4 billion rupees
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the “Ehsaas Apna Ghar” scheme in the province, with a budget of 4 billion rupees. A ceremony was...
Israel’s Plan to Launch a Reattack on Iran, Iranian Military on High Alert
TEHRAN: Iranian military has been put on high alert amid reports of Israel’s plans to launch a reattack on Iran. Iranian TV has claimed that...
President notifies appointment of chief justices for all four high courts
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice has issued notifications for the permanent appointment of chief justices to all four high courts of the country,...
Trump responds to musk’s new political party initiative
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump dismissed Elon Musk’s plans to establish a new political party as “absurd”, criticizing the tech mogul and raising concerns about a...
PSX bullish trend continues on consecutive 7th day as 100 Index gains historic 1421 points
Karachi:The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) on first day of business week continued bullish trend consecutively on 7th day as benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed bullish trend...
Sindh high level meeting suspends DG SBCA over building collapse incident in Lyari
Karachi: A high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Monday, today, suspended Director General (DG) Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA)...
Field Marshal reiterates any misadventure to undermine Pak sovereignty to be met with swift, resolute response
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he addressed the graduating officers...
Martyrdom anniversary of Havaldar Lalak Jan ,NH being commemorated today
Rawalpindi:The 26th martyrdom anniversary of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, who sacrificed his precious life in defence of the motherland during Kargil war,is being commemorated today....
Pakistan observes peaceful conclusion to Ashura Processions
WEB DESK: Youm-e-Ashur was observed with solemnity and reverence across Pakistan as mourning processions concluded peacefully under stringent security arrangements on Sunday. Majlis-e-Sham-e-Ghariban were held...
Pakistan secures second consecutive victory in Under-18 hockey Asia Cup, defeats Sri Lanka 9-0
DAZHOU: Pakistan continued its impressive run in the Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2025, claiming a dominant 9-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their second group...
Dozens missing as Texas flash floods leave at least 51 dead
Austin:At least 51 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a...
Main 10th Muharram processions taken out in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, other cities
Karachi:The main procession on occasion of yome Ashur, 10th Muharram, in Karachi was taken out from Nishtar Park after Majalis that continued through the night...
Heavy rain, flooding likely from today
Karachi: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department issued an alert for heavy rains in the upper and lower parts of the country, including Karachi. The alert said that...
Youm-e-Ashur being observed today with due solemnity under tight security
Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad/Peshawar/Quetta:Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, is being observed on Sunday today, across the country with due solemnity and respect to pay homage to the supreme...
Dar Affirms PPP Will Remain a Key Ally Despite PML-N Securing Simple Majority
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized on Saturday that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will continue to be a vital...