Field Marshal Asim Munir vows to deepen Pak-UAE partnership
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Commander of Defence Forces, reinforced on Monday that the security and stability of the United...
Imran Khan has 70pc vision in one eye with glasses, other eye fully normal: Azam Nazeer Tarar
LAHORE: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the PTI founder has 70 percent vision in one eye with the help of glasses, while...
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup clash
COLOMBO: Pakistan now face a must-win situation in their final group-stage fixture to qualify for the Super Eight stage after suffering humiliating defeat to India...
CDF Munir, Marco Rubio hold high-level talks over global, regional security in Germany
WEB DESK: During his official visit to Germany from February 12 to 14, Field Marshal, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces...
India set 176-run target for Pakistan in ICC T20 World cup
COLOMBO: After being put in to bat, India posted 176 run challenging total, thanks largely to a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan. Pakistan opted to...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan choose to field after winning toss against India
COLOMBO: Pakistan opted to bowl first after winning the toss against arch-rivals India in their high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the R. Premadasa...
Pakistan receives invitation for Bangladesh PM’s oath ceremony
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been formally invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s incoming prime minister, scheduled to be held on February 17 in Dhaka....
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Medical team examines Imran Khan at Adiala Jail amid tight security
RAWALPINDI: A specialised team of five doctors carried out a detailed eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail under heightened...
PM Shehbaz embarks on Two-Day official visit to Austria to boost bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Sunday for a two-day official trip to Vienna at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The prime minister...
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan to face India today
COLOMBO: All eyes are on Colombo as arch-rivals Pakistan and India prepare to lock horns in a blockbuster encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World...
Fauji fertiliser emerges as PIA’s largest shareholder, says Arif Habib
KARACHI: Prominent businessman Arif Habib has shared fresh insights into the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), revealing that Asim Munir personally reached out to...
ISPR chief engages Lahore students on national security, youth’s role
LAHORE: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited leading academic institutions in Lahore, including Aitchison College, the University of...
JI announces protests at 10 Karachi spots after Police clash
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has declared it will stage demonstrations at 10 different locations across Karachi today, following a confrontation with police that led to the...
Punjab govt launches ambitious initiative to make pakistan green with restoration of Margalla forests
LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its efforts to promote environmental sustainability, placing the rehabilitation of the Margalla forest region at the forefront of its...
M9 Motorway Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 14 after injured victims pass away
KARACHI: The number of fatalities from the devastating multi-vehicle collision near Kathore on the M9 Motorway has risen to 14 after several injured victims succumbed...
Rain, gusty winds expected in Karachi, other regions from Feb 16–17
KARACHI: A shallow westerly weather system is forecast to bring rain and strong winds to various parts of Pakistan, including Karachi, over the weekend of...
Imran Khan approaches IHC seeking bail, cites 85pc vision loss in right eye
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has approached the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of his sentence and release on bail in the Toshakhana II case, citing serious...
Shehbaz Sharif announces ramadan 2026 relief package
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramadan relief initiative for 2026, significantly expanding financial assistance for low-income families across the country. Speaking at...
Funeral prayers for senior politician syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri held in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayers of senior political figure Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri, a prominent leader of the Awam Pakistan Party, were offered at his residence...
Petroleum prices likely to surge from Feb 16
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to raise the prices of petroleum products effective February 16, sources said, as authorities review updated pricing calculations. According to...
IMF urges Pakistan to shield Low-Income households in electricity tariff reforms
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in talks with Pakistani authorities over proposed changes to electricity tariffs, stressing that any revisions should avoid...
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Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Sikh Activist in U.S.
NEW YORK: An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, admitted in federal court on Friday that he was involved in a failed plan to assassinate a Sikh...
By-Election schedule announced for NA-256 Khuzdar, polling Saet for April 5
QUETTA: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the by-election in NA-256 Khuzdar, which became vacant following the resignation of former National Assembly member...
SC announces Feb 18 hearing for Imran Khan’s six key cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed February 18 as the date for hearing six cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. Additionally,...
Imran Khan to be transferred to Islamabad model Jail within two months: Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, will be relocated to the newly constructed Islamabad Model Jail...
Adeeb Ahmed named interim CEO of K-Electric
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric. The decision was made during a meeting of the K-Electric...
Earthquake shakes parts of Baluchistan, Sindh
KARACHI: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck multiple regions in Balochistan and Sindh, causing widespread panic among residents. The seismic activity...
Veteran politician Zaeem Qadri passes away
LAHORE: Family sources confirmed that Zaeem Qadri, a former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), experienced a heart attack and was receiving care at a...
Islamabad red zone locked for entry and exit
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Red Zone Locked Down as Opposition Launches Protest Outside Parliament Over Imran Khan’s Health Concerns On Friday, Islamabad’s Red Zone was cordoned off,...
Imran Khan reported vision issue in Jan, 2026: Fazal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry dismissed claims by former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he had been raising concerns about worsening eyesight...
Pakistan Navy’s KHAIBAR embarks on historic visit to Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship KHAIBAR, a newly commissioned and advanced vessel, embarked on its maiden voyage from Türkiye to Pakistan and made a port call...
Punjab govt ban over substandard drugs across province
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken swift action to curb the distribution of unsafe medicines by banning 10 substandard drugs across the province. The Director-General...
JUI leader Abdul Ghafoor admitted to hospital owing heart attack
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan released a statement...
Any failure to provide medical care to PTI cheif would amount to severe negligence; Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah stated that deliberately withholding medical care from imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, if...
Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports
WEB DESK: The US is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, US media outlets reported late on Thursday....
Gold prices drop by Rs 8,600 per tola following a global decline in bullion rates
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a sharp decline on Friday, in response to losses in the global bullion market, effectively erasing gains recorded earlier...
Three-day Basant festival begins in Quetta with great enthusiasm
QUETTA: Basant has arrived in Quetta, with the three-day Basant Mela running from February 13 to 15. The city’s skies will soon be alive with...
UAE extends repayment of $2 billion loan for 2 months ahead of IMF review
ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the IMF’s visit to Pakistan, the UAE has extended a $2 billion loan for two months, easing pressure on Pakistan’s external financing....
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe defeats Australia by 23 runs
WEB DESK: Zimbabwe national cricket team handed a crushing 23-run defeat to Australia national cricket team in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s...
President, PM congratulate BNP on election triumph
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his felicitations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority...
SUPARCO predicts Ramadan 1447 Hijri moon will be visible on Feb 18, 2026
LAHORE: SUPARCO has issued its scientific prediction for the sighting of the new moon marking Ramadan 1447 Hijri. According to SUPARCO, the new moon will...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide majority in first election since Gen Z uprising
WEB DESK: The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months...
Opposition alliance plans protest outside parliament today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition will hold a sit-in outside Parliament House following Friday prayers on February 13. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Govt extends educational support for eligible students: Imran Shah
ISLAMABAD: Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, announced that over 75,000 students have benefited from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Individual Financial Assistance...
T20 World Cup 2026: viral video raises hygiene concerns at Delhi Stadium
DELHI: Video allegedly filmed at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has gone viral, sparking debate and concern among cricket...
Saudi defense minister holds security talks with CDF in Riyadh
RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Defense Minister, convened with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at his Riyadh office on...
Sheikh Hasina denounces recent election in Bangladesh as a “Farce”
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent general elections held under an interim government, calling them a “farce.” From her current...
NEPRA Introduces fixed charges for domestic users with up to 300 units monthly consumption
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced fixed charges for residential consumers consuming up to 300 units of electricity each month. This...
President, PM congratulate nation on successful launch of EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly congratulated the Pakistani people on the successful deployment of the country’s second domestically...
Ruer-E-Hilal committee to meet on Feb 18 for Ramadan moon sighting
ISLAMABAD: Scientific forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may begin Ramadan simultaneously this year The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) is scheduled to assemble in...