ANF foils drug smuggling attempt from Karachi
Karachi: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) successfully thwarted a significant drug smuggling operation from Karachi to Qatar, seizing 310 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as...
CM Maryam vows full protection, equal rights for minorities
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to defending the rights of minority groups, vowing to act as an unyielding force...
PIA privatisation: Fauji Fertilizer officially becomes part of Arif Habib consortium
ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has officially joined the Arif Habib Consortium, which successfully acquired a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during an...
Eight Indian-backed terrorists killed in Kalat: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces successfully eliminated eight terrorists linked to Indian sponsorship during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out in the Kalat district of Balochistan,...
Explosion rocks crowded mosque in Nigeria, killing at least seven
WEB DESK: Explosion during prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, claimed the lives of at least seven worshippers, according to security sources on...
Christmas celebrated with joy and festivity across Pakistan
LAHORE: Christians across Pakistan celebrated Christmas on Thursday with joy, devotion, and traditional enthusiasm. The day featured church services, festive attire, gift exchanges, and prayers...
Nation marks 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
ISLAMABAD: The nation marks the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, fondly remembered as the ‘Father of the Nation,’ with a renewed commitment...
Legal action initiated against Saba Qamar over police uniform in Video
WEB DESK: Actress Saba Qamar is under legal scrutiny after reportedly shooting a video while dressed in a police uniform, resulting in a case being...
Opposition Coalition “Tehreek-e-Hifaz-e-Aeen Pakistan” grants acceptance to government’s negotiation offer
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, “Tehreek-e-Hifaz-e-Aeen Pakistan,” has officially agreed to the government’s proposal for dialogue. A crucial meeting convened under the leadership of Mahmood Khan...
PTI rejects Prime Minister’s Proposal for Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially rejected the recent offer of dialogue made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram criticized the...
Dr. Warda case: Police detain key suspect, recover victim’s phone, ATM
ABBOTTABAD: Authorities have apprehended a crucial suspect in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Dr. Warda Mushtaq, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The suspect,...
Oman praises Pakistan’s key role in maritime security, regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, paid an official visit to Naval Headquarters in...
Birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’ will celebrated tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The country will observe the 149th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with a renewed commitment to his core principles...
Achakzai, Allama Nasir expected to respond PM’s dialogue offer Today
ISLAMABAD: Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent proposal for negotiations with PTI leadership, key opposition figures ,Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ain Mahmood Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas are...
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir chaired the 273rd Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi, marking a decisive stance against threats...
India launch its heaviest satellite
NEW DELHI: India’s space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment “ a significant stride” for...
UAE President will visit Pakistan on Friday
ISLAMABAD: The president of United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit to Pakistan on Friday As per detail, The UAE President...
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz meets Delegation of Sikhs of America
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently engaged in discussions with a seven-member Sikh delegation from America, led by founder chairman Chund Hoke. The...
Inflation drops to single digits, says Finance Minister
Islamabad: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan is transitioning into a phase of economic expansion after attaining macroeconomic stability, thanks to extensive reforms...
Taylor Swift Honors Dad Scott with $1 Million Donation to Heart Association
WEB DESK: American singer Taylor Swift has paid tribute to her father, Scott Swift, by making a $1 million donation to charity. Earlier this year,...
Pakistan Coast Guards detain 123 illegal migrants in Jiwani
KARACHI: The Pakistan Coast Guards, while performing professional duties, have arrested 123 illegal migrants during the past two months from the Jiwani area of Balochistan....
Armed forces delivered a lesson to India that will remain unforgettable, PM
MUZAFFARABAD: Speaking at a laptop distribution ceremony at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, the Prime Minister highlighted the struggles...
PIA privatisation aims to revive the airline’s former prestige, Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks the beginning of efforts to restore its former reputation....
Shehnaz Gill admits she’s hooked on Asim Azhar’s latest song
WEB DESK: Indian actress, model, and television host Shehnaz Gill has recently showcased her admiration for a Pakistani drama OST sung by Asim Azhar, demonstrating...
Cold and dry weather grips Pakistan, dense fog disrupts life across Punjab
WEB DESK: Cold and dry weather is predicted to persist across much of the country on Wednesday, with northern regions bracing for very cold to...
NDC urges PM to release jailed PTI leaders to advance talks
ISLAMABAD: The National Dialogue Committee (NDC), established to foster political reconciliation and dialogue, has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to grant parole to senior...
Gold, silver reach new record high in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan have continued their upward trajectory, reaching unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. Today, the price of...
England drop Pope for Boxing Day test, Archer out of Ashes
WEB DESK: Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of England’s tour of Australia due to a side strain, the England and Wales...
Blasts and fire shatter Pennsylvania nursing home, killing at least two
WEB DESK: Two explosions and a fire, likely from a gas leak, struck a nursing home near Philadelphia on Tuesday, killing two people and sparking...
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital
WEB DESK: Libya has declared three days of mourning following the death of army chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four senior military officials in...
Federal cabinet approves visa clearance system, 2025 cannabis regulatory framework
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has given the green light to the Visa Clearance System following a recommendation from the Ministry of Interior. The decision was...
Punjab CM criticizes LHC stay on land protection law, warns of encouraging land grabbers
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday over the Lahore High Court’s decision to suspend the enforcement of the Punjab Protection...
Seven FIA officers sanctioned for abuse of power, corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced disciplinary measures against seven officers on Tuesday, citing allegations of corruption, abuse of authority,...
Arif Habib appreciates Fauji Fertilizer’s role in PIA revival
KARACHI: In the ongoing process of privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Arif Habib Consortium has announced that Fauji Fertilizer Company will join as a...
KSE-100 closes lower amid volatility at PSX
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up the trading day with a decline in the KSE-100 index, which experienced a turbulent session characterized by...
CDF Asim Munir visits NDU, discusses regional, internal security challenges
ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Syed Asim Munir has visited National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he was briefed by panel of...
Arif Habib consortium offers Rs135 billion for PIA acquisition
ISLAMABAD: A consortium headed by Arif Habib Corporation Limited has submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the purchase of a 75% stake in...
NA standing committee on Interior rejects bill to ban dowry
ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Interior of the National Assembly has unanimously rejected a proposed bill to ban dowry. During a recent session led by...
President Zardari pays respects at Hazrat Ali shrine in Najaf
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, on a four-day visit to Iraq, paid respects at the holy shrine of Hazrat Ali (RA) in Najaf and offered...
Houthis, Yemen government to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners: officials
WEB DESK: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and the internationally-recognized government have agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000 people in total, officials from both...
Gold prices set new record in both local and international market
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan reached an unprecedented peak on Tuesday, setting new records in both local and international markets. As reported by the All...
Financial Times features Asim Munir as one of the world’s top strategists.
ISLAMABAD: British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most...
Hundreds protest in New Delhi over killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh
WEB DESK: Hundreds protested near Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi after a Hindu man, 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in Bangladesh over alleged...
PM Shehbaz invites PTI for talks after it signals openness to dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has responded positively, albeit conditionally, to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for dialogue, emphasizing the government’s willingness to engage in...
Terror attack leaves 5 policemen dead in Karak
ISLAMABAD: Five police officers lost their lives after terrorists ambushed a police vehicle during a routine patrol near Gargri police station on Tuesday. In response,...
PIA privatisation: Three consortia submit bids for 75% stake
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government received three bids during a televised auction for state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a renewed effort to fulfill long-standing IMF-mandated reforms....
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets victorious Under-19 cricket team
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met with the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on Monday at the General Headquarters...
Govtt is fully committed to enhancing the electricity transmission system, PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the electricity transmission system. While presiding over a meeting of the Working Group on...
SBP announces public holiday on Dec 25
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced December 25 as a public holiday nationwide to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah....
South Korea’s parliament initiates an investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air crash
WEB DESK: South Korea’s parliament has initiated an inquiry into last year’s tragic Jeju Air crash that resulted in the loss of 179 lives. A...