Bail applications of PTI founder in May 9 cases scheduled for hearing
LAHORE: Hearing schedule for bail applications of Imran Khan in eight cases related to May 9 has been set. A two-member bench of Lahore High...
Curfew imposed in North Waziristan from 6 AM to 6 PM.
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Curfew has been imposed from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM in North Waziristan. According to the district administration, movement from Dattakhel to Miranshah,...
Seven dead in highway crash near Yellowstone, Idaho authorities report
WEB DESK: Devastating collision between a pickup truck and a tour van occurred on a highway near Yellowstone National Park, resulting in seven fatalities and...
Children in Gaza suffer from severe hunger amid Israel’s complete blockade
GAZA: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deepened as thousands of Palestinian children face alarming levels of malnutrition amid Israel’s ongoing blockade, the United Nations has...
EU Calls for Calm and Restraint from India and Pakistan on Pahalgam attack
WEB DESK: European Union (EU) on Friday urged India and Pakistan to exercise “restraint” and engage in dialogue to ease the rising tensions amid ongoing...
Strong earthquake of 7.4 jolts cost of Argentina
Buenos Aires: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck 219km (136 miles) off the coast of the city of Ushuaia, in neighbouring Argentina, on Friday, according to...
Any misadventure by India to meet with resolute, proportionate response: Special CCC
Rawalpindi:Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir presided over a Special Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. The Forum conducted...
Saudi and UAE envoys call on PM to discuss India Pakistan escalation
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged brotherly countries, including Saudi Arabia, to impress upon India to de-escalate and defuse tensions. He was talking to...
Sher Afzal Marwat and Founder PTI’s petition against rigging approved for hearing.
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has approved the hearing of petitions filed by Sher Afzal Marwat and the founder of PTI regarding electoral rigging. The court dismissed...
Pakistan is prepared to welcome Its citizens if India opens border crossing, FO
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government announced on Thursday that it remains willing to facilitate the return of its citizens from India, provided Indian authorities permit border...
Decision to formally notify India of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty
WEB DESK: It has been decided that within a few days, Pakistan will formally issue a notice to New Delhi through diplomatic channels regarding the...
Market gains on the final day of the business week.
KARACHI: KSE-100 Index experienced a remarkable rally on the final day of the business week. The stock market crossed a significant milestone, gaining 1,633 points...
Bus overturned in Gulshan Hadid, resulting deaths of 3 people.
KARACHI: A bus in Karachi near Gulshan-e-Hadeed Samundari Baba has been involved in an accident. According to the rescue officials, three people, including one woman,...
U.S. urges Pakistan and India to pursue responsible solutions for long-term peace and regional stability.
WASHINGTON: The United States has emphasized the importance of finding a responsible solution to the issues between Pakistan and India. Spokesperson for the US State...
India wants Kashmir attackers brought to justice, foreign minister tells Rubio
NEW DELHI/MUZAFFARABAD: India’s foreign minister said he has told Secretary of State Marco Rubio that perpetrators of the deadly attack in Kashmir last week should be...
PM holds telephonic conversation with Amir of Qatar to discuss developments in South Asia
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Thursday evening and...
Chinese Ambassador calls on PM, support Pakistan to secure peace, stability in region
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has thanked China for its strong and steadfast support to Pakistan, in the prevailing situation in South Asia. He...
PM calls on President to exchange views on current security situation after escalation with India
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Aiwan-e-Sadar. Both the leaders exchanged views on escalation with India after the Pahalgam...
Any military misadventure by India to be met with swift, resolute, and notch-up response: COAS
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, visited the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) today to witness Exercise Hammer Strike—a high-intensity, field...
PM orders timely completion of power projects
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the prioritized completion of projects like the Diamer Bhasha Dam to establish an effective system for energy production...
Pakistan temporarily closes Airspace over Karachi and Lahore
KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation authorities have announced the temporary closure of select sections within the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions (FIRs) for a duration of...
Indian Air Force Vice Chief SP Dharkar also dismissed after senior Army Commander
WEB DESK: India’s government has dismissed a senior military official amid disciplinary concerns. Just seven months into his tenure, Air Marshal SP Dharakar, the Vice...
International Labour Day being observed today
WEB DESK: Labour Day is being observed today across Pakistan and the entire world, with a nationwide holiday. In Pakistan, the observance of Labour Day...
President Zardari honors dedication to workers and youth on ‘Labour Day’.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his appreciation for the efforts, struggles, and sacrifices of hardworking men and women who play a vital role...
Pakistan ranked 12th among world’s most powerful Militaries, Global Fire Power reports
WEB DESK: The 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) Index has ranked Pakistan among the top 15 global military powers, placing it at 12th position out of...
Lieutenant General Asim Malik named as a National Security Advisor
ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Asim Malik Appointed as National Security Advisor, Notification Issued In light of the current security situation, the Federal Government has taken an...
United States and India Conclude $130 Million Defense Agreement
WASHINGTON: The United States has finalized a defense agreement with India valued at approximately $130 million, signaling a deepening of strategic partnership amid evolving regional...
US and Ukraine signed Mineral Cooperation Agreement
WASHINGTON: Ukraine and the United States have finalized an agreement to enhance cooperation by granting Washington access to key rare minerals and supporting reconstruction initiatives...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Indian EAM Jaishankar and Pakistani PM Sharif to de-escalate tensions.
WASHINGTON: The United States has urged India and Pakistan to lower regional tensions and has reaffirmed its support for collaborative efforts to combat terrorism in...
Government cuts Petroleum product prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices, effective from today MAY 01. According to the Ministry of Finance, both petrol and...
India’s irresponsible actions after Pahalgam attack put regional peace at risk: DPM Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar has said that India’s irresponsible actions after the Pehalgam attack have put the region into a grim situation...
Indian post destroyed in Pak army befitting response to Indian aggression along LoC
Islamabad: Indian army on the intervening night of April 29 and 30 violated ceasefire line along Line of Control (LoC) to which Pakistan army responded...
Blast near FC Check Post in South Waziristan claims 12 lives.
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Three people injured in a bomb blast near the Peace Committee office in Wana have succumbed to their injuries. According to police, the...
Indian Jets withdraw from Occupied Kashmir after Pakistan Air Force’s swift response
MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated swift and decisive action on Wednesday, compelling four Indian Rafale fighter jets to retreat after they entered Pakistani...
Court grants one-day exemption to Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in Punjab Assembly Illegal appointments case.
LAHORE: Anti-Corruption Court in Lahore has granted a one-day exemption from appearance to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in a case related to...
Pakistan may hit global record of heatwave this week, Washington Post reports
WEB DESK: Remarkable heat across South Asia may challenge global temperature records this week. According to the Washington Post report, temperatures in central and southern...
Rubio engages Pakistani and Indian leaders to address rising tensions, says US State Dept
WASHINGTON: During a media briefing on Tuesday, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce emphasized that the United States is closely monitoring the rising tensions between...
Pakistan Stock Exchange declines by 1797 points.
KARACHI: On the third day of the trading week, the 100 Index dropped below a certain limit. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a steep decline...
India Planning Military Action Within 24-36 Hours Using Pahalgam Incident as Pretext: Pakistan Warns of Decisive Response
Islamabad: Pakistan has received confirmed intelligence reports indicating that India is planning a military action within the next 24 to 36 hours, using the recent...
Pakistan to respond forcefully to any Indian aggression: Deputy PM
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that Pakistan would not make first strike but it would respond forcefully to...
PM telephones UN secretary general discuss current situation of South Asia
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tonight telephone United Nations Secretary General António Guterres to discuss situation of South Asia. In his telephonic conversation with the...
Pakistan Army shots down India’s another quadcopter along LoC
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday, today, shot down another quadcopter of India on Line of Control (LoC) thwarting a violation of its airspace. Security sources said...
India could not present evidences of Pahalgam attack after passing of week: DG ISPR
Rawalpindi: Director General (DG) Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that India could not provide any evidence against Pakistan...
Ex-PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf discharged from NAB references.
WEB DESK: Islamabad Accountability Court has discharged former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and several other accused in various NAB references. Judge Ali Warraich of...
Pakistan Army downs Indian Quadcopter on LOC
WEB DESK: Pakistan has successfully intercepted and shot down an Indian quadcopter along the Line of Control, effectively preventing an incursion into its airspace. Security...
Seven BLA Militants neutralized in Ziarat gunfight
QUETTA: Seven terrorists were killed in a fierce exchange of fire between Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel, security forces, and armed militants near the area...
Military incursion by India is imminent, said Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s defence minister said on Monday a military incursion by neighbouring India was imminent in the aftermath of a deadly militant attack on...
India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review
SRINAGAR: More than half of the tourist destinations in India’s insurgency-torn Kashmir region have been closed to the public from Tuesday, according to a government...
Russia announces 72-Hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8
WEB DESK: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May in the war with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the...
Amnesty International accuses Israel for ‘Live-Streamed Genocide’ in Gaza
WEB DESK: Amnesty International has issued a stark warning about the ongoing situation in Gaza, describing it as a “live-streamed genocide” perpetrated by Israeli forces....