Pakistan, Somalia Sign Visa-Free Pact for Diplomats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Somalia have entered into an agreement that removes the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passports. The accord was signed in Islamabad...
Govt employees to protest against privatization, pension reforms
ISLAMABAD: All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) announced to hold a protest march in Islamabad against privatization and pension reforms of the federal government January...
Heavy snowfall paralyzes northern Pakistan, tourists barred, roads closed
PESHAWAR: Severe snowfall across northern Pakistan has disrupted daily life, forcing road closures and prompting authorities to advise tourists to avoid mountainous regions. multiple areas...
Fire in gulberg hotel leaves three injured, guests safely evacuated
LAHORE: A fire that broke out in the basement of a hotel located in Lahore’s Gulberg area on Monday left three individuals injured, prompting an...
Dar, Iranian Foreign Minister hold talks on global, regional issues
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to exchange views on key...
Iran warns any strike would trigger full-scale conflict, senior official says
TEHRAN: Iran would view any military strike against it as the start of a full-scale war and would respond forcefully, a senior Iranian official said...
79 more outlaws surrender amid operation in Thar desert
RAJANPUR: In a significant development, authorities in Rajanpur reported that 79 more wanted criminals have surrendered during an ongoing police crackdown in the Thar Desert...
IMF MD commends Shehbaz Sharif for economic reforms
WEB DESK: Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has praised the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration in implementing...
President, PM condole loss of lives in Chitral Avalanche
CHITRAL: Nine members of a single family lost their lives, and a child was injured, when an avalanche hit the Arandu area in Lower Chitral...
Gul Plaza Fire: FIR to be filed based on state complaint, Says Lanjar
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has provided an update to the Additional Inspector General (AIG) regarding the process of filing an FIR...
Suspected suicide explosion targets wedding at aman committee leader’s residence in DI Khan
DI KHAN: A powerful blast struck the home of Aman Committee leader Noor Alam Mehsud during a wedding celebration in Dera Ismail Khan, according to...
Water supply resumes in Karachi following completion of Dhabejee pumping station maintenance
KARACHI: Water services in Karachi have been restored after K-electric successfully concluded its scheduled maintenance at the Dhabejee Pumping Station, according to a spokesperson from...
Punjab govt announces free transportation for citizens during Basant festival
Lahore: The Punjab government has announced that during the Basant festival from February 6 to 8, citizens will be able to travel free of charge...
Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures hamper tirah valley evacuations
TIRAH: Families fleeing their homes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley faced severe hardships on Friday as heavy snow and freezing weather conditions caused roads to...
German medical professional travels to Pakistan to marry man
MANDI BAHAUDDIN: A young man from Pakistan’s Mandi Bahauddin has found love online, prompting a German doctor to journey across continents to marry him. Muhammad...
Sindh govt decide to rebuild Gul Plaza in two years
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized that the provincial government is still in the process of rectifying irregularities from before the enactment of...
Punjab Govt announces landmark ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ scheme to empower farmers, boost local economy
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the launch of the ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar Programme’ aimed at empowering farmers by transforming tenant farmers and laborers...
KIPS College CEO safely returns home after abduction
LAHORE: The CEO of KIPS College, Abid Wazir Khan, who was abducted from Lahore’s Johar Town area just a day ago, has been released by...
Parliament adopts Gul Plaza resolution, passes key human rights, domestic violence bills
ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition secured a landmark triumph in legislation, pushing through three major bills in a combative joint parliamentary session despite intense protests, fervent...
Sindh government allocates Rs21 billion for Karachi road and infrastructure upgrades
KARACHI: The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has sanctioned over Rs21 billion to upgrade Karachi’s roads and infrastructure. A key meeting focusing on...
Hadiqa Kiani embarks on a heartfelt mission to support widows and orphans in Gaza
WEB DESK: Kiani, in collaboration with the AlKhidmat Foundation and Aghoush UK, is launching a fundraising campaign to support widows and orphans affected by the...
Hammad Azhar, Zubair Niazi declared proclaimed offenders in May 9 case
LAHORE: Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has escalated actions in the May 9 violence cases by naming seven individuals among them prominent political figures as proclaimed...
Pakistan unveils 16-player squad for T20I series against Australia
WEB DESK: The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled 16-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, set to take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi...
Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite
WEB DESK: Two teenagers were among six individuals still unaccounted for following a devastating landslide at a bustling campground on New Zealand’s North Island, authorities...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 67 bodies recovered, 77 still missing
KARACHI: The catastrophic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi has reached its final stages, with authorities raising concerns over the rapidly deteriorating condition of...
Gold hits record Rs514,662 per tola
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Friday. Driven by central bank purchases and geopolitical tensions, both metals...
10 SHC additional judges made permanent; two granted extension
KARACHI: Ten judges of the Sindh High Court sworn in as permanent judges during a formal ceremony held at the court premises. The judges elevated...
Spain will not join Trump’s Board of Peace, says PM Pedro Sanchez
WEB DESK: Spain has chosen not to participate in the Board of Peace initiative proposed by US President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing global conflicts....
Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha detained by police in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Human rights advocate and lawyer Imaan Mazari, daughter of former PTI leader Shireen Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali Chatha, was taken into...
US reveals ‘New Gaza’ reconstruction initiative after Gaza peace board launch
WEB DESK: The United States has unveiled a detailed plan to rebuild Gaza, coming on the heels of the Gaza Peace Board’s establishment. Following President...
Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy: families protest over lack of information on missing loved ones
KARACHI: Several days after the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, families of those missing continue to demand answers and assistance. Today, on MA Jinah Road,...
President Zardari lauds Jordan’s support for Pakistan’s peace initiatives
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded Jordan’s engagement and support for Pakistan in promoting regional peace and stability. As per detail, President Asif Ali...
Saudi Arabia: Pakistan clinches victory over India in exciting double wicket match, Players exchange greetings
RIYADH: During an exhilarating double wicket cricket match at a festival in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s team emerged victorious against India. Captain Shoaib Malik and Imran...
Afghanistan Embassy extends heartfelt condolences over tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Islamabad has issued a heartfelt statement expressing its condolences over the devastating fire at Gul...
Pakistan Army provides critical support to displaced tirah families amid heavy snowfall
PESHAWAR: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Army is actively assisting families displaced from Tirah as heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions persist. Continuous efforts are...
ECO ministerial meeting ended in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The two-day Ministerial Conference of the Economic Cooperation Organization on Disaster Risk Reduction has successfully concluded in Islamabad. During the meeting, member states reaffirmed...
Pakistan’s Farrukh Nadeem secures gold at Asian Shotgun Championship
WEB DESK: At the Asian Shotgun Championship in Doha, Qatar, Lieutenant Colonel Farrukh Nadeem of Pakistan Army won the first gold medal by setting a...
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China introduces second phase of 6G trials after securing 300 key technologies
WEB DESK: China has begun the second phase of its 6G development trials following the successful completion of the initial phase, which resulted in a...
Opposition raises concerns over government’s motives in joining Trump’s peace initiative
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has criticized the government’s decision to join the Trump-led “Board of Peace,” accusing it of merely...
SC issue verdict in Qasur murder case, dismisses appeals
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has uphold the life imprisonment sentenced of six convicts in a case involving the murder of five people in...
Gul plaza disaster: Karachi’s municipal commissioner Afzal Zaidy removed from office
KARACHI: In the aftermath of the Gul Plaza tragedy, the Sindh government has replaced Karachi’s Municipal Commissioner, Afzal Zaidy. The Chief Secretary of Sindh, Aftab...
Pakistan moves to next round of under-19 cricket world cup after victory over Zimbabwe
WEB DESK: Pakistan has secured their place in the upcoming stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup following an 8-wicket win against Zimbabwe. The...
Gul plaza fire: 15 victims identified thus far, reports police surgeon
KARACHI: Following the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, police medical officer Dr. Samia Tariq at Civil Hospital revealed on Thursday that only 15 bodies have...
Gul Plaza fire day 6 : Death toll exceeds 60, Identification of Victims Continues
KARACHI: The catastrophic fire and collapse at Gul Plaza continues to dominate headlines, with rescue authorities reporting dozens of fatalities and cautioning that the death...
Pakistan signed draft of Board of Peace at Davos
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the draft for the US-initiated ‘Board of Peace’ on Thursday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland....
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump launched his board of peace on Thursday, initially aimed at ending the Gaza conflict but now envisioned with a...
Babar Azam ends BBL 15 stint with the Sixers to join Pakistan’s team camp
WEB DESK: Pakistan star Babar Azam has concluded his Big Bash League (BBL) stint early to join the national team for the Australia series. The...
Gold prices see slight decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a decline on Thursday, slipping below the peaks reached just a day earlier in both global and local markets....
First snowfall grips Balochistan, temperatures plunge below zero
QUETTA: First winter snowfall has caused a sharp drop in temperatures across Quetta and northern Balochistan, with ongoing snowfall in Chaman and nearby areas. Snow...
CM Sindh invites Beaconhouse to manage government schools
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reaffirmed his commitment to improving education by prioritizing accessibility, teacher quality, and integrating out-of-school children. He proposed...