Elon Musk sold X to his AI company in $33 billion
California: Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired his social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, for $33 billion (€30.5 billion)....
Pakistan lost 1st ODI against NZ by 73 runs
NAPIER: After humiliating defeat in T-20 series Pakistan cricket team performance remained poor in a start of ODI series as it lost first ODI by...
Pak secures consensus in UNGA adopting resolution on revised estimates on Islamophobia
New York: Pakistan has managed to secure consensus in the Fifth Committee of UN General Assembly on adopting financing resolution on the revised estimates on...
Death toll nears 700 in Myanmar quake, injures another 1670
Naypyidaw: The death toll in Myanmar near to 700 with 1,670 injured, the military government said, up sharply from the 144 dead that state media reported...
First solar eclipse of the year is set to occur today
Web Desk: The first solar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur Saturday,today. The solar eclipse will mark a significant celestial event for astronomy enthusiasts...
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet tomorrow
Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad tomorrow, Sunday, for sighting of Shawwal 1446 Hijri Moon. Chairman of the Committee Moulana Muhammad Abdul...
PM expresses grief over devastating earthquake in Thailand, Myanmar
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the devastating earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar. In a post on his X handle, he said...
Fire erupts near oil refinery in Korangi Crossing area in Karachi
Karachi: Fire erupted near an oil refinery in Korangi Crossing area of Karachi on Saturday (today) morning. According to rescue 1122 as many as Karachi...
Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake strikes Myanmar, tremors felt across Thailand
WEB DESK: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, strongly shaking buildings across a vast expanse of Southeast Asia, and causing damage in cities...
PSX closes for week-long Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays, celebrating festive spirit
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is set to resume trading next Thursday after a week-long break for Eid-ul-Fitr festivities. Typically, Friday marks the end...
PM chaired meeting with military and provincial leadership for a strong response against anti-state campaign.
ISLAMABAD: Major meeting chaired by the Prime Minister with military and provincial leadership has decided to give a strong response to the anti-state campaign. In...
Jaffar Express resumes service after 17 Days, set to depart with 400 passengers
QUETTA : After the terrorist attack, suspended Jaffar Express has resumed its service and departed from Quetta to Peshawar after 17 days. Jamal Shah, Member...
Dollar decreased by 12 paisa in interbank market
KARACHI: At the start of business in the interbank market, a decrease of 12 paisa has been recorded in the value of the US dollar...
Order to release Journalist Waheed Murad
ISLAMABAD: District and Sessions Court has ordered the release of journalist Waheed Murad on bail. According to the details, the hearing regarding Waheed Murad’s bail...
Iran responds Trump’s letter, “not to negotiable directly”
TEHRAN: Iran has sent a response through Oman to U.S. President Donald Trump’s letter in which he urged Tehran to reach a new nuclear deal,...
Bus crash near Kalat claims five lives, injures 20 others
KALAT: A serious collision between two buses occurred near Kalat in Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of five passengers and injuries to twenty others. Levies...
PM urges religious scholars to play role in protecting youth from onslaught of negative attitudes
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the religious scholars especially the Council of Islamic Ideology to play a key role in protecting the youth...
Religious liberty continues to decline in India as attacks against minorities increase during 2024
New Delhi: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has stated in a report that religious freedom continued to decline as attacks and discrimination...
Blast in Quetta kills 2, injuring 17 others including 2 children
Quetta: A blast occurred near a police vehicle on Double road in Quetta on Thursday, today, afternoon which killed two persons and injuring 17 others....
No extension for Afghan citizens to leave country after March 31
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided not to extend the deadline for Afghan nationals to leave the country, which is set for March 31. According to...
Court reserves verdict on Journalist Farhan Malick bail petition
Karachi: Judicial magistrate East on Thursday, today, reserved verdict on bail petition of journalist Farhan Malick. The reserved judgement will be pronounced tomorrow, Friday. The...
Earthquake tremors jolt in Islamabad, various areas of KP
Islamabad/Peshawar: Tremors of an earthquake jolted in Islamabad and its surrounding areas as well as various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday, afternoon. The...
Tom Latham ruled out of ODI series against Pakistan
Auckland: New Zealand cricketer Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan owing to his hand injury during training. According...
PM stresses harnessing true potential of youth as he launches Digital Youth Hub
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, today, launched PM’s Digital Youth Hub to provide them with invaluable environment and opportunities through engagement, employment, education...
PHC issues order to not arrest Shandana Gulzar till April 15
PESHAWAR: High Court has ordered not to arrest Shandana Gulzar until April 15. The court hearing was presided over by Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice...
Miscreants, facilitators of Kalmat incident to be chased everywhere: CM Balochistan
Quetta: Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Sarfaraz Bugti has said that terrorists will be brought to justice. In his reaction on the terrorist incident in Kalmat...
Railway Minister announces hiring 500 railways police personnel
Quetta: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has categorically ruled out any talks with terrorists. Addressing a news conference in Quetta, he vowed to pursue...
Pakistan issuing Panda Bonds to access China’s Capital Market: Finance Minister
Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed Pakistan’s desire to issue yuan-denominated “panda bonds” this year to deepen its market integration with...
Trump implements 25% tariffs on automobiles, escalating trade battle
WASHINGTON: Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts amidst intensifying trade disputes. In a recent announcement from the White House, President Donald...
President, PM condemn killing of passengers in Gawadar’s Kalmat
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday today, strongly condemned the killing of passengers in a firing incident in the...
Six passengers shot dead in Gwadar’s Kalmat area
QUETTA: At least six passengers were killed when armed men offloaded and executed them after intercepting a Karachi-bound bus in Gwadar’s Kalmat area. According to...
Israeli forces target Hamas spokesman amid escalating Gaza conflict
GAZA: Israeli military drone strike on tents of homeless Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas spokesman also killed. Israeli airstrikes continue to escalate in northern Gaza as...
Jaffar Express resumes operations after 16-days suspension
PESHAWAR: Due to the attack in Bolan, Jaffar Express departed from Peshawar to Quetta after being suspended for 15 days. Jaffar Express train was launched...
Pakistan likely to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31: SUPARCO
Karachi: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted that the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on March 31,...
US imposes export restrictions on 80 companies of China, UAE, Pakistan, others
Washington: The U.S. added six subsidiaries of Inspur Group, China’s leading cloud computing and big data service provider, and dozens of other Chinese entities to...
Pakistan intends to prefer Chinese investments, technical support over aid: FINMIN
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan intends to prefer Chinese investments and technical support over aid. In an interview with China Global Television...
It will not take long to provide relief to masses in electricity prices: Power Minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Energy and power and alternative resources Owais Leghari on Wednesday, today, said that it will not take long to provide relief...
Farhan Malick hands over to FIA on 5-day remand in fraud case
KARACHI: Journalist Farhan Mallick has been remanded to the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) custody for five days in a fraud case. The journalist was presented...
PSX remains bullish gains 1,139 points today
Karachi:The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gained 1,139.14 points while closed at 117,772.31 points. A total of...
Sindh govt makes birth registration free
Karachi: Sindh government has made registration of new born across the province free to ensure 100 percent registration of every new birth of a child. ...
Staff-level agreement with IMF marks significant milestone: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) marks a significant milestone in further stabilizing Pakistan’s economy. Chairing...
Rakhi Sawant shares her wish for Hania to marry Salman Khan
Wed Desk: Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant expressed her admiration for Hania, calling her a beautiful and talented actress. She shared her wish for Hania to...
New Zealand got resounding victory in T-20 series against Pakistan
WELLINGTON: The host New Zealand on Wednesday secured eight-wicket win in the final T-20I of the five-match series against Pakistan at Sky Stadium on Wednesday....
Curfew imposed in Upper and Lower South Waziristan due to security concerns
WEB DESK: In the light of security concerns, a curfew has been imposed in Upper South Waziristan and North Waziristan. The administration has issued an...
Pakistan Stock Exchange experiences a significant surge
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnesses a remarkable rally, with the index surpassing the impressive milestone of 118,000 points. The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a significant...
Notice issues to PM and President over delay in CEC, ECP appointment
ISLAMABAD: High Court has issued pre-admission notices to the federal government, the Prime Minister through the Principal Secretary, and the President through the Secretary in...
Trump issues executive order mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday mandating that voters provide proof of U.S. citizenship. This measure aims to restrict states...
New Zealand opts to field first against Pakistan
WELLINGTON: In the fifth T20 match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to field first against Pakistan. Both teams are competing in the final...
Iran qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026
WEB DESK: Iran has qualified for the Men’s FIFA World Cup scheduled for next year. Iran secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup, becoming...
Pakistan and IMF reached on successful negotiation agreement
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan of $1.3 billion has been successful. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced...