Pakistan mobile users enjoy toll-free calls as PTA launches new service
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has introduced a new facility allowing all mobile phone users to make free calls to toll-free numbers, such as...
Pakistan updates solar electricity purchase rates
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced new tariffs for the purchase of solar-generated electricity, applicable to both existing and new solar...
Imran Khan’s health confirms stable, says Barrister Salman Safdar
RAWALPINDI: PTI leader and founder Imran Khan’s health status has been confirmed as stable by Barrister Salman Safdar following a visit to the former prime...
T20 World Cup: USA opts to bowl after winning toss against Pakistan
COLOMBO: During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter in Colombo, the United States emerged victorious in the toss against Pakistan and chose to bowl...
Islamabad Court issues Non-bailable arrest warrant for KP CM again
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad Court has issued non-bailable arrest warrant for the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi in a case related to defamation of state...
PM Shehbaz to attend Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, led by US President...
Pakistan shows improvement in global Corruption Perceptions Index
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International has released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, showing an improvement for Pakistan compared to the previous year. Pakistan’s overall score rose...
Rajab Butt’s interim bail extended till March 30
KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court extended the interim bail of prominent YouTuber Rajab Butt until March 30 in a case involving allegations of...
DPM, Indonesian Minister highlights trade and investment as vital pillars of bilateral cooperation.
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held discussions with Indonesia’s Minister for Investment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Roeslani, in Islamabad to...
PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent is participating in the World Defence Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the JF-17 Thunder Block-III multi-role fighter...
Malala’s portrait unveiled at Oxford University
WEB DESK: At Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, a portrait of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has been unveiled, honoring her transformative efforts in...
Gold prices rise again in Pakistan, Silver maintains stability
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable jump on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with the local market reporting an increase of Rs 1,500 per...
BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla credits ICC for resolving India-Pakistan T20 WC match standoff
WEB DESK: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its delight over the announcement of the much-anticipated Pakistan–India clash in the T20...
T20 World Cup 2026; Pakistan to face USA today
WEB DESK: USA leg-spinner Mohammad Mohsin stated on Monday that “pressure is on Pakistan” as the teams prepare to clash in the T20 World Cup,...
SC permits Barrister Salman Safdar to meet Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Salman Safdar as amicus curiae to assess the living conditions and health of imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran...
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta on one-day official visit
QUETTA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday on a one-day official visit. Punjab CM was warmly received at Quetta Airport...
T20 world cup 2026; Govt allows Pakistan to play against India on Feb 15
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially endorsed Pakistan’s participation in the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India, putting an end...
Pakistan to decide on India match after consultations, PM informs Sri Lanka president
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke on Monday, discussing the upcoming Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match. Dissanayake...
Babies among 53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says
WEB DESK: The UN migration agency reported 53 people dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized off Libya’s coast in the Mediterranean. Only two...
Prince William, Kate release first statement on Epstein files
WEB DESK: Prince William and Kate voiced concern on Monday over new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which included damaging claims about Prince Andrew,...
Death toll from blast at Tarlai mosque climbs to 36
ISLAMABAD: The death toll from the Khadija Al-Kubra Mosque blast in Tarlai has climbed to 36 as two more injured victims succumbed to their wounds....
Multan Sultan auctioned for record Rs2.45bn, name changed to Rawalpindi
LAHORE: Ahead of the commencement of the Pakistan Super League Season 11, the Multan Sultans franchise has been successfully sold for a hefty Rs2.45 billion....
Polio Workers attacked at two differect places in lahore, case registered
LAHORE: Polio teams faced attacks at two locations in Lahore during the recent national anti-polio campaign, raising safety concerns for health workers despite vaccination success...
Pakistan, Muslim countries condemn Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza
WEB DESK: Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have condemned Israel’s repeated violations of ceasefire in Gaza. To this respect, a joint statement was issued...
Massive fire breaks out at textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
RAWALPINDI: Rescue and firefighting teams have been dispatched after a fire broke out at a garment factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate on Monday. A...
Bhatti Gate manhole tragedy: Court orders release of five accused
LAHORE: In Lahore, a local court has ordered the release of five suspects arrested in connection with the Bhatti Gate tragedy, where a mother and...
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
WEB DESK: For nearly a year, constant misdiagnoses of the life-threatening kala-azar disease caused a sharp decline in the health of 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman....
Basant Festival rejuvenates Lahore’s cultural essence, says Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that Lahore’s Basant festival revival has revitalized Punjab’s cultural heritage. Speaking at the event, she highlighted Basant’s cultural...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s banking outlook to ‘Positive’
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector from stable to positive, citing gradual economic recovery and growing confidence in the...
Court Charges YouTuber Ducky Bhai, Wife in Online Gambling Promotion Case
LAHORE: A Lahore court has indicted YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman (Ducky Bhai) and his wife, Aroob Jatoi, over allegations of promoting online gambling through their social media...
Govt extends deadline for Hajj visa biometric verification to Feb. 17
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi visa biometric deadline for this year’s Hajj has been extended until February 17, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. A ministry...
CM Punjab calls on World Bank chief Ajay Banga
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing health and education through substantial investments in these vital sectors. She...
Gold price in Pakistan sees another massive increase
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a significant upswing in local markets on Monday, mirroring a sharp rise in global bullion rates, as reported by...
PM announces to invest $1b in AI by 2030
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to invest one billion dollars in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2030. At the opening of Indus AI Week...
Details of ICC-PCB-BCB meeting revealed, PCB seeks PM’s nod to play with India on 15th Feb
LAHORE: Details of a crucial meeting between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have come...
Hania Aamir’s playful comment about Nikah reignites new marriage speculation
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has once again stirred up speculations regarding her marital status with a comment about her nikah, leaving fans intrigued...
Supreme Court declines urgent plea for meeting with PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an immediate meeting request with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan but addressed key developments in the cipher...
Zardari warns ‘Certain Neighbours’ aiding terror groups
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has accused “certain neighbouring countries” of enabling terrorist violence against Pakistan by offering financial, technical and logistical support to militant...
Pakistan to join First Gaza Board of Peace session
ISLAMABAD: The meeting is expected to be held on February 19 and will be chaired by US President Donald Trump. Pakistan’s delegation will be led...
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Nvidia sets record as first company to reach $5 trillion valuation
WEB DESK: Nvidia has made history by becoming the first company in the world to achieve a market capitalization of $5 trillion, setting a new...
Mohsin Naqvi Pays Tribute to martyred captain Abbas in Landi Kotal
LANDI KOTAL: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Landi Kotal to condole with the family of Shaheed Captain Abbas, who embraced martyrdom while performing his...
Punjab CM extends basant celebrations till monday morning
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday announced an extension in Basant celebration timings across Lahore, allowing festivities to continue until 5:00am on...
Pakistan, Malaysia strengthen maritime security cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to enhance future-oriented cooperation between their navies, focusing on maritime security, operational collaboration, and capacity building. According to an...
Section 144 Extended in Rawalpindi for Another 15 Days
RAWALPINDI: Authorities in Rawalpindi have prolonged the enforcement of Section 144 for an additional fifteen days, extending the restrictions until February 21. A notification issued...
Lahore’s Basant welcomes international diplomats from US, UK
LAHORE: Lahore’s long-awaited Basant celebrations drew international attention as diplomats from the United States and the United Kingdom joined locals in marking the return of...
China denounces Islamabad mosque bombing, reaffirms backing for Pakistan
BEIJING: China has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad, expressing solidarity with Pakistan and reaffirming its support for efforts to ensure...
Wifaq ul Madaris strongly denounces suicide bombing at Tarlai mosque
ISLAMABAD: Wifaq ul Madaris Al Arabia Pakistan has vehemently condemned the suicide bombing that struck a mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, branding the attack as...
Islamabad blast investigation: Afghan ISIS handler among 11 arrested as security forces expand IBOs
ISLAMABAD: Security agencies have arrested 11 individuals linked to the recent suicide bombing in Islamabad, including the Afghan national identified as the mastermind behind the...
Saudi Arabia introduces biometric deadline for Pakistani Hajj applicants
RIYADH: Intending Pakistani pilgrims must complete biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio mobile application by Sunday, February 8, or risk being denied a Hajj...
Iran rules out talks on missile program, foreign minister says
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed that the country’s missile program is tied to its national defense and will not be placed on...