LHC issues summons to senior officials in Basant-related petitions
LAHORE: On Monday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) addressed petitions challenging the celebration of Basant and summoned the Director General of the Walled City Authority,...
Nationwide holiday announced on Kashmir Solidarity Day
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a nationwide public holiday on February 5 to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming its support for the people of...
Entire leadership of terrorists hides in Afghanistan; Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that a criminal-terror nexus, supported from within Afghanistan, is behind the recent attacks in Balochistan. Speaking on...
Kite flying banned near Lahore airport, security beefed up
LAHORE: Kite flying has been prohibited in the vicinity of Lahore airport to safeguard flight operations. The restriction is in effect across at least fifteen...
Former Karachi traffic chief confronts kidnapping charges
KARACHI: Karachi’s former traffic chief, Pir Muhammad Shah, is currently under investigation over allegations of leveraging his influence in the kidnapping of a businessman, according...
China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery
WEB DESK: China’s former justice minister, Tang Yijun, was sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. The Xiamen...
Trump ‘hopeful’ of Iran deal after Khamenei warns of ‘regional conflict’ if US attacks
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran, despite a stark warning from Supreme Leader...
PM Shehbaz calls on (WBG) President Ajay Banga in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored that the Pakistani government is actively implementing a comprehensive, locally-driven economic reform agenda aimed at achieving enduring economic stability....
Pakistan cricket team heads to Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
LAHORE: Pakistan’s national squad has departed for Sri Lanka to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 15-member squad led by captain Salman...
Yellow metal drop by Rs21,500 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold significant decline by Rs.21,500 per tola in Pakistan. Gold became cheaper by Rs21,500, bringing the new price per tola to...
World Bank Chief pays visit to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal
LAHORE: World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited the historic Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, where he was accompanied by Federal Minister...
DG ISPR engages students, faculty in interactive session at Turbat University
TURBAT: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held an interactive dialogue with students and faculty members at Turbat University, focusing on...
Balochistan operation continues as 22 more terrorists killed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have killed an additional 22 militants during ongoing counterterrorism operations in Balochistan. Officials said the militants were neutralised in a late-night...
Pakistan to skip T20 world cup clash against India, confirms participation in tournament
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to boycott its highly anticipated T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for February 15, while still remaining part of the...
Punjab Police to enforce strict safety measures for basant 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab Inspector General of Police has directed law enforcement agencies to strictly implement the official code of conduct for Basant 2026 celebrations throughout...
US denounced recent terrorist incident in Balochistan, voicing strong support for Pakistan
WASHINGTON: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said Washington condemns the attack in the strongest possible terms, noting that both security forces and civilians were deliberately...
World Bank group chief Ajay Banga pays visit to Gurdwara Panja Sahib
HASAN ABDAL: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga on Sunday visited the revered Sikh religious site, Gurdwara Panja Sahib, in Hasan Abdal, accompanied by a...
CM Bugti rules out dialogue with militants, alleges Indian support for insurgency
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday rejected any possibility of negotiations with militant groups, accusing India of backing efforts to destabilize Pakistan following...
Pakistan convenes UN arria-formula session on India’s actions concerning Indus waters treaty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan convened an Arria-Formula meeting of the United Nations Security Council on January 30 to raise concerns over India’s unilateral measures related to the...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar denounce terror attacks in Balochistan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly criticized the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, reaffirming their support for Pakistan and expressing solidarity with...