Pakistan, Turkey move to boost rice trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey have reached a mutual agreement to substantially enhance bilateral rice trade, emphasizing competitive pricing, increased export volumes, and stronger business relations...
Free local transport announced for Basant
LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized a free transport plan for Lahore’s Basant festivities, enabling citizens to travel without cost on Metro Buses, Orange Line...
Australian team arrives in Lahore for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan
WEB DESk: A 17-player Australian squad has touched down in Lahore for the T20 series against Pakistan. The first match of this much-anticipated series is...
Saudi Arabia won’t let airspace or land be used for strike on Iran, crown prince says
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a phone call with with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reported Saudi Press Agency, on Tuesday....
Gold and silver prices reach new peaks in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices skyrocketed to record highs in international and local markets on Wednesday, with gold per tola in Pakistan jumping by Rs21,100...
Gul Plaza fire; death toll rises to 74, DNA testing underway to confirm victims’ identities
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Gul Plaza has claimed 74 lives, leaving families in mourning as they gather the remains of their loved ones. With...
Heavy snowfall paralyzes life in KPK, Balochistan, GB and AJK
ISLAMABAD: Intermittent snowfall across several regions of the country has severely disrupted daily life, cutting off road links and restricting movement in numerous areas. Heavy...
One dead, one injured as racing cars hit motorcyclists in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A tragic late-night traffic accident near Jinnah Garden on a highway in Islamabad claimed the life of one individual and left another seriously injured....
Iran shuts airspace and initiates live-fire military exercises over Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Iran has released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) alerting to live-fire military drills near the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after US military forces...
LHC reviews petition challenging ban on social media access for children under 16
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has begun reviewing a petition challenging the proposed ban on social media usage for children under 16, emphasizing the...
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
WEB DESK: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday when his chartered aircraft crashed in flames. Visuals showed smoke rising from the wreckage...
Pakistan and Australia pursue enhanced collaboration in mining and gemstones.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, met with Australia’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Pakistan, Timothy Kane, to discuss opportunities for expanding bilateral...
Researchers Find 149M Login Credentials Exposed in Open Database
WEB DESK: A data leak has exposed usernames, passwords, and personal details of nearly 149 million users across Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, TikTok, Binance, and...
Sindh enforces strict fire safety regulations for private schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has enforced strict fire safety rules for private schools. The Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions mandates full adherence...
Supreme Court rules civil servants are not obligated to follow illegal orders
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that civil servants are not obligated to comply with illegal orders issued by the prime minister. Justice Hashim Kakar...
PM stresses expanding Pakistan-Myanmar cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of expanding cooperation in trade and economic engagement, education, culture, capacity-building, and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan...
Pakistan set to host 14th South Asian games next year
WEB DESK: Pakistan is set to host the 14th South Asian Games from March 23 to 31 next year, following the finalization of new dates...
No military operation underway in Tirah Valley: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif dismissed claims of a military operation in Tirah Valley, stating no such activity has occurred there for years. He clarified...
CTD kills 10 terrorists in Pishin operation
QUETTA: During an intelligence-based operation in the Pishin district, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel neutralized 10 terrorists, while 10 CTD officers sustained injuries in the...
India, EU reach landmark trade deal, tariffs to be slashed on most goods
WEB DESK: India and the European Union finalized a landmark trade deal on Tuesday, aiming to reduce reliance on fluctuating US relations. The agreement is...
Sindh government refutes claims of removing security for MQM-P leadership
KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon dismissed claims about withdrawing security from MQM-P ministers, calling them baseless and misleading. He clarified that no MQM-Pakistan...
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Raises Alarm in India and Region
WEB DESK: A deadly Nipah virus outbreak, deemed more lethal than COVID-19, has prompted emergency measures in India, raising public health alarms and jeopardizing the...
Foreign Players’ Registration Opens for Historic Eight-Team HBL PSL 11
LAHORE : The registration for foreign players in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has officially begun. A post shared on the official PSL social...
Gold prices dip slightly in Pakistan amid global decline
KARACIH: Gold prices experienced a decline in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, whereas silver prices saw an upward trend. In the international bullion...
Mohsin pledges to protect property rights of Overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured to protect the property rights of overseas Pakistanis. In a post on his X handle, he said if...
World Bank report underscores essential reforms to drive Pakistan’s economic growth
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s latest South Asia development report urges reforms in Pakistan to boost tax revenue, modernize irrigation, and align energy subsidies with social...
Veteran actor Khalid Hafeez Khan passes away in Islamabad
WEB DESK: The Pakistani entertainment industry mourns the loss of veteran TV actor Khalid Hafeez Khan, who passed away Monday night, leaving behind a legacy...
New Korangi causeway bridge opens to public, alleviating rainy day challenges
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Korangi Causeway Bridge on Monday, the event was attended by Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah,...
President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has enacted a groundbreaking domestic violence law, criminalizing physical abuse, intimidation, and threats of second marriage against a spouse. This...
Punjab cancels approval for keeping pet lions
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to revoke legal permissions for keeping pet lions in the province. This move follows an incident...
Maryam Nawaz approves Ramadan ration card and Nigehban dastarkhwan initiatives across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced the CM Ration Card and Nigehban Dastarkhwan schemes to support underprivileged families during Ramadan. In a...
Indonesia receives first Rafale jets from France under $8B deal
WEB DESK: Indonesia has taken delivery of three Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the first arrivals under a multi-billion-dollar defense agreement between the two...
Lahore court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala
LAHORE: A sessions court in Lahore extended the interim bail of YouTubers Rajab Butt, Nadeem Mubarak, and others until February 16 in a case involving...
Pakistan to finalize World Cup participation in India soon
WEB DESK: Pakistan is expected to make a final decision in the coming days regarding its cricket team’s participation in the T20 World Cup in...
SBP holds key rate at 10.5%
KARACHI: In its initial meeting of 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) opted to maintain the policy rate...
Tauseeq Haider’s SRK Inspired photoshoot Trolled
WEB DESK: Tauseeq Haider, a well-established Pakistani television announcer, host, and actor, gained enduring fame during the early 1990s through his live morning shows on...
Islamabad lawyers to protest sentencing of rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and husband
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s legal community plans to protest and observe strikes on Monday after human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali...
Dar and Myanmar’s FM hold extensive discussions to revitalize bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in extensive discussions with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Than Swe on Monday, signaling a renewed effort...
President Zardari to embark on four-day UAE visit today
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is set to embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from January 26 to 29, 2026. Accompanied...
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in Mexico, killing at least 11
WEB DESK: A group of armed assailants opened fire at a soccer field in the Mexican city of Salamanca, killing 11 people and injuring 12...
Search operation at Gul Plaza enters in final stages, authorities set to seal the building
KARACHI: The search operation after the tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi is nearing its end, with authorities set to seal the unstable building today....
SBP set to announce monetary policy today
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is poised to reveal its first monetary policy for the ongoing fiscal year today (Monday). Given recent economic...
Gold prices in Pakistan hit a new all-time high: January 26, 2026
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Monday. International gold prices exceeded $5,000 per ounce for the first...
Attack on police vehicle in Bannu foiled, two militants killed
BANNU: A police patrol in Bannu came under attack on Monday, leading to a gun battle that resulted in the deaths of two militants. In...
Met office predicts Severe weather, rain, snowfall across various regions of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A severe cold wave continues to impact significant regions of Pakistan, accompanied by snowfall, rain, and frigid winds that are heightening winter conditions. The...
Abhishek’s 14-ball half-century leads India to a series victory
WEB DESK: India takes T20 series victory with an incredible performance from Abhishek against New Zealand. India has secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the...
Fraud case, Islamabad court cancels ex-ISI chief Faiz Hamid’s brother’s bail
ISLAMABAD: A special judge of the central court in Islamabad dismissed the bail of Najaf Hamid, the brother of former spy chief Faiz Hamid, in...
Kashmiris observe India’s Republic Day as Black Day today
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing India’s Republic Day as Black Day today. According to Kashmir...
Open bidding planned for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi airports
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has decided to conduct the outsourcing of Pakistan’s three largest airports, Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi through an open bidding process, moving...
Three militants neutralised in Panjgur Intelligence-Based Operation: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces eliminated three militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to...