Trudeau wraps tenure after nine years in office
WEB DESK: In early January, Justin Trudeau made headlines with his announcement regarding his intention to step down as Canada’s prime minister. For many Canadians,...
Jam Saddiq bridge to close for three days, commuters directed to use alternative routes
Karachi: Jam Saddiq bridge in Korangi situated between Godam round about to Qayyumbad is being buldozed to make a new one. The traffic has been...
UNSG will appoint special envoy to lead efforts towards combating Islamophobia: Munir
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Munir Akram has said the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will soon appoint a special envoy to...
PM felicitates his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on becoming Canadian premier
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Mark Carney on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada. In a post on social media...
PM calls on international community to raise awareness against Islamophobia
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to spreading true message of Islam which is love, peace, and tolerance. In...
UN Secretary General calls upon governments to protect religious freedom
United Nations: UN Secretary General António Guterres has called upon governments to foster social cohesion and protect religious freedom. In his message on the International...
International Day to combat Islamophobia being observed today
Web Desk: Today on Saturday 15th March, International Day to combat Islamophobia is being observed which has been designated by the United Nations. It is...
National T20 Cup features two exciting matches today
WEB DESK: Two exciting matches are set to unfold in National T20 Cup today. In Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad, Lahore Whites will face off against Peshawar...
Youm-e-Tahaffuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat being observed all over country today
Web Desk: Youm-e-Tahaffuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat is being observed all over the country today (Saturday). The purpose of the day is to highlight the importance of the sanctity...
Mark Carney takes oath as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister
CANADA: Leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, Mark Carney, has taken the oath of office as the 24th Prime Minister of the country. Ex-central banker...
Explosion occurred in South Waziristan Mosque
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A blast occurred in a mosque in the Azam Warsak Bazaar area of Lower South Waziristan, resulting in reports of multiple injuries. Several...
Detailed Verdict of Cipher Case released on Acquittal of PTI Founder
ISLAMABAD: Detailed verdict regarding the acquittal of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been issued, stating that the prosecution completely failed to prove its case....
Significant bullish trend in stock exchange
KARACHI: On the last day of the week stock market had a positive beginning by adding more than 600 points. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked...
17 States in America face flooding and severe storms
WEB DESK: A massive and dangerous storm system is poised to wreak havoc across the United States this weekend, endangering over 100 million individuals. Meteorologists...
Saudi Crown Prince and Putin Engage in Dialogue on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine conflict
WEB DESK: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss bilateral cooperation on phone call. The Crown Prince emphasized the Kingdom’s...
DG ISPR to address press conference today on Jaffar Express Attack
RAWALPINDI: DG ISPR will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm regarding Jaffar Express Attack case. Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR)...
10 terrorists killed as security forces thwart attack on check post in KP
Tank: Security forces on Thursday foiled a terrorist attack on check-post and killed 10 militants following a suicide attack near the FC camp in Khyber...
Pakistan team arrives in New Zealand to play T-20, ODI series
Christ Church: Pakistan cricket team has reached Christ Church city of New Zealand to play T-20 five match and ODI-three match series. The National Squad...
Railway police constable martyred in attack on Jaffer Express
Quetta: A personnel of Railway police martyred in the attack on the Jaffar Express two days ago on Tuesday. Railway police Constable Shamroz Khan was...
NAB Sindh orders to freeze Bahria town 10,468 commercial plots
Karachi: The National Accountability Bureau ( NAB) Sindh ordered to freeze a total of 10,468 commercial plots owned by Bahria Town Karachi. Director General (DG)...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses India for sponsoring terrorism in Jaffar Express Incident
ISLAMABAD: Spokesperson for the Foreign Office stated that, the attack on Jaffar Express was orchestrated by leadership based abroad, and that India is behind this...
First Lunar Eclipse of 2025 set for March 14
KARACHI: First lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur tomorrow, March 14, as confirmed by the Pakistan Meteorology Department. This celestial event will be...
IMF, govt talks to get tranche of 1bn dollars continue as albeit demands cut in expenditures
Islamabad: The negotiations between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission and the government economic team are underway on Thursday, today, to receive next tranche...
‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN
WEB DESK: Palestinians who say they suffered brutal beatings and sexual abuse in Israeli detention and at the hands of Israeli settlers testified about their...
PM underscores enhancing bilateral trade b/n Pakistan, Uzbekistan to 2bn dollars
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need to devise a roadmap to work towards the enhancement of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan...
IMF set to retrospectively approve delay in agricultural tax collection amid $7 Billion bailout review
ISLAMABAD: IMF is considering granting a waiver regarding the provinces’ delay in collecting Agriculture Income Tax (AIT). As part of this review, the IMF mission...
PTI presents resolution in SA against fed govt decision making new canals on the River Indus
Karachi: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of Sindh Assembly (MPAs) on Thursday presented a resolution in Sindh assembly against the federal government decision of establishing...
PM visits Quetta today for reviewing security situation after Jaffer Express attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Quetta today to review the security situation of Balochistan after the Jaffer Express attack. The Prime Minister will...
President lauds security forces for completing operation Jaffar Express, rescuing hostages
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded Pakistan Army and the security forces for completing Operation Jaffar Express and rescuing the hostages. In a statement,...
Operation successful, Youth Skills and Commander Leadership ensure zero losses, PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Operation was successfully completed without any losses thanks to the skills of the youth and the leadership of the commander, says Prime Minister Operation...
Jaffar Express operation concludes, 33 terrorists killed, 25 passengers and Four Soldiers Martyred
WEB DESK: Director General of ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated that the operation has concluded, and all 33 terrorists present at the site...
Jaffer Express attack:190 hostages freed,30 terrorists killed in security forces clearance operation
Quetta: Terrorists wearing suicide jackets in the attack on the Jaffer Express have taken women and children hostage using them as human shield , making...
Pakistan’s banking outlook upgraded from stable to positive by Moody’s
Web Desk: The global rating agency Moody’s has improved Pakistan’s banking outlook from stable to positive. “We have changed our outlook on Pakistan’s banking system...
UN slams terrorist attack on train in Balochistan, urges early hostages’ release
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations condemned the terrorist attack in Balochistan against a Quetta-Peshawar passenger train on Tuesday. The UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, during...
WHO representative in Pakistan meets Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: World Helath Organization (WHO) representative in Pakistan, Dr. Luo Dapeng on Wednesday today, met with Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal. The United Nation’s...
Revolutionary poet Habib Jalib being remembered on his death anniversary today
Web Desk: Thirty-second death anniversary of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib is being observed on Wednesday. He was born on 24th March, 1928 in Hoshiarpur district...
Pakistan Cricket Team leaves for New Zealand today to play T-20, ODI series
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Team will depart for New Zealand for playing five-match T-20 series and three-match ODI series on Wednesday, today, while batting coach Muhammad...
PM, President laud forces over operation against terrorists attacking Jaffer Express
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Dhadar area...
World Day Against Cyber Censorship being observed today
Web Desk: World Day Against Cyber Censorship is being observed on Wednesday, today. The day was first observed on 12 March 2008 at the request...
NA to resume session today
Islamabad: The lower house of the parliament National Assembly ( NA) will resume its session in Islamabad at 11.30 am on Wednesday, today. The house...
Jaffer Express attack: Security forces kill 27 terrorists, free 155 hostages
Quetta: The security forces in its clearance operation have sent 127 terrorists to hell while as many as 155 hostages have been recovered safely from...
Federal cabinet approves signing of MoU between National Cyber Emergency Response
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged the federal cabinet members to work tirelessly to bring a developmental revolution in the country. He was...
Jaffer Express attackers in contact with mastermind in Afghanistan
Quetta: Terrorists who attacked on Jaffer Express have in contact with the mastermind of the attack in Afghanistan. The terrorists have made women and children...
IMF agrees to govt plan for reduction in electricity rates
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed on the government’s plan for decreasing electricity rates during discussions on the disbursement of the next installment...
Terrorists attack Jaffer Express in Balochistan, make more than 400 passengers hostage
Quetta: Terrorists have attacked Jaffer Express in Balochistan and made more than 400 passengers hostage while terrorist opened fire on the train. According to security...
NA offers fateha for departed soul of Maulana Hamid Ul Haq, Yusuf Talpur
Islamabad: The National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday, today, in keeping with its tradition of postponing proceedings when a sitting member passes away, the Speaker adjourned...
Mark Carney elected as a new Prime Minister of Canada
TORONTO: Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister....
Pakistan cricket team to depart for New Zealand tomorrow for T-20, ODI series
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Team will depart for New Zealand for playing T-20 series of five matches and ODI series of three matches on Wednesday Tomorrow....
Parliament will ensure good governance, political stability: President
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed hope that the Parliament would ensure good governance, political stability, and meet the expectations of the people. President Asif...
SBP decides to retain interest rate at 12%
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 12%. The SBP cited lower-than-expected inflation and sustained...