India halts the flow of water in Jhelum and Neelum rivers
ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly halted the flow of water in the Jhelum and Neelum rivers after already curbing the Chenab’s supply, significantly reducing the water...
3 Workers Killed in Faisalabad Cotton Factory Fire
FAISALABAD: Three workers tragically lost their lives following a fire that engulfed a cotton factory in Faisalabad. As reported by Rescue 1122 officials, the fire...
Brown University shooting suspect found dead, police say
WEB DESK: The suspect involved in last week’s mass shooting at Brown University was discovered dead inside a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, after...
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan drop : 19th Dec 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a sharp decline in the local market on Friday following a drop in international rates. As per the All Pakistan Gems...
Afghanistan remains a safe haven for terrorist groups, UN report
WEB DESK: A United Nations Security Council report has reiterated Pakistan’s stance that Afghanistan remains a safe haven for terrorist groups, identifying cross-border militancy as...
President Asif Zardari Welcomes UN Report On Pakistan-India War
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed United Nations report highlighting serious concerns over India’s military actions against Pakistan in May and its broader conduct affecting...
UN Experts raise strong objections on India’s unilateral actions of May 7
WEB DESK: A report by UN experts on the India-Pakistan conflict highlighted concerns about civilian harm caused by Indian attacks, which reportedly targeted non-military areas,...
Rubio announces US sanctions on ICC Judges over Israel-related investigations
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday that the United States has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court...
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Pakistan detains Daesh-K leader Sultan Aziz Azam, says UN report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly detained Sultan Aziz Azam, the spokesperson for Daesh-Khorasan and founder of its media division. According to a recent United Nations (UN)...
Bangladesh’s prominent student leader Osman Hadi dies following attack
DHAKA: Osman Hadi, a prominent young political leader in Bangladesh, has died from injuries after a violent assault. He was a leading figure in the...
UN Security Council denounces Taliban’s Assertion That Afghan Land Is not used for terrorism
WEB DESK: The latest report from the United Nations Security Council has rejected the Taliban’s claim that Afghan territory is no longer being exploited for...
Germany to welcome over 500 stranded afghan refugees from Pakistan
WEB DESK: Germany announced on Thursday that it will resettle more than 500 Afghans who were promised asylum but have been stranded in Pakistan. The...
NEOC Issues warning on potential smog conditions across multiple regions
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a precautionary alert warning of likely smog formation in...
Historic achievement for Pakistan: Syedah Amna Batool appointed to FIFA’s Institutional reforms committee
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking development for Pakistani sports, Member of National Assembly Syedah Amna Batool has secured a distinguished position within FIFA, the world’s premier...
CM Punjab distributes laptops among students in Lodhran
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has distributed the laptop among students in Lodhran. According to the detail, the Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam...
JI declare protest sit-ins in Karachi from tomorrow
KARACHI: Ameer Jamaat Islami announced protest sit-ins at 13 points in Karachi to press against dumper incidents, e-challans and other city issues. Secretary JI Taufeequddin...
Luis Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract
WEB DESK: Luis Suarez has committed to another season with Inter Miami following his landmark contributions in the team’s historic 2025 campaign, where they clinched...
Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
WEB DESK: The Academy Awards will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, marking a major shift in Hollywood. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
India labeled as the world’s leading promoter of terrorism: Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar remarked on Thursday that India has established itself as the leading global promoter of terrorism. He stated that concrete...
Bihar Hijab Controversy: FIR Filed Against Nitish Kumar
WEB DESK: Two well-known Hyderabad-based activists, Khalida Parveen and Lubna Sarwath, have lodged police complaints against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following an incident in...
Islamabad High Court disqualifies Justice Tariq Jahangiri from judge Post
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the removal of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, ruling that his law degree was invalid at the time...
Pakistan refutes Reuters’ report alleging CDF’s US trip for Gaza deployment discussions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically dismissed a Reuters report suggesting that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is...
DG ISPR meets COMSATS University faculty and students
Islamabad: The DG ISPR held a session at COMSATS University Islamabad with faculty and students, addressing the country’s internal situation and tackling misinformation. He provided...
Federal capital announces winter break for schools and colleges
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has confirmed the schedule for winter vacations across educational institutions under its jurisdiction in the federal capital. As...
PM Shehbaz approves halal meat export policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive policy aimed at boosting halal meat exports. On Thursday, details emerged following a high-level review meeting...
LHC directs authorities to provide written explanations for offloading passengers
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that authorities must promptly provide written explanations to individuals who are prevented from traveling abroad. This ruling...
Pakistan, Libya agree to strengthen defence cooperation during CDF’s visit
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Defence Forces, embarked on an official visit to Libya, during which both nations agreed to strengthen...
Four Senior NCCIA Officials Resign, Effective from November 20
LAHORE: In the wake of recent allegations involving YouTuber Ducky Bhai, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has accepted the resignations of four of...
Dar holds talks with Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, on Wednesday. ...
Maryam Nawaz reaffirme to provide affordable bread, flour to masses
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to provide affordable bread and flour to the masses of Pakistan specially across...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches “Laptop Scheme 2025” to empower youth across KP
HARIPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025 during a ceremony at the University of Haripur on Wednesday, emphasizing...
Karachi Police conduct security review for chinese community under DIG south
KARACHI: A top-level security review session was convened on Wednesday to evaluate and reinforce safety measures for Chinese nationals residing in Karachi, chaired by DIG...
Murtaza Wahab highlights the role of modern waste management in urban governance
KARACHI: A major milestone in advancing waste management infrastructure within Karachi’s largest industrial zone has been achieved through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Government-Transporters negotiations conclude successfully, strike expected to end soon
KARACHI: Key negotiations between the government and transportation stakeholders have reached a positive conclusion. According to a transport leader, the government demonstrated flexibility on several...
Pakistan, EU sign declaration to advance Karachi Sewage Project
KARACHI: Pakistan and the European Investment Bank have formalized their partnership to push forward the Karachi sewage water project through a new declaration. The agreement...
Over 50,000 Pakistanis deported for begging this year, NA committee told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights was briefed on Wednesday that more than 50,000 Pakistanis have been deported for...
UAE minister of tolerance lands in Pakistan
KHAIRPUR: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Qadanwari, District Khairpur, amid warm...
KP govt removes experience requirement for civil judge appointment
PESHAWAR: In a significant development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the removal of the mandatory two-year legal experience criterion for the appointment of civil...
Pakistan Navy launches Fourth Hangor-Class Submarine ‘Ghazi’ in China
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has marked a significant achievement with the launch of its fourth Hangor-class submarine, GHAZI, at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. This...
Transporters’ strike halts Karachi port operations
KARACHI: Operations at Karachi’s ports came to a complete halt on Wednesday due to an ongoing strike by goods transporters, disrupting the handling of import...
US travel ban imposed on Syrians and Palestinians as Trump expands visa restrictions
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has expanded a US travel ban, barring nationals of five additional countries and people travelling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents from...
Rakhi Sawant Bashes Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Controversy
WEB DESK: Indian actress Rakhi Sawant has openly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following an incident where a Muslim woman’s veil was pulled, demanding...
Pakistan extends airspace restriction for India till 23rd, Jan 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, continuing restrictions that have been in place since April last year amid...
Bondi Beach mass shooting suspect charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder
WEB DESK: A man accused of opening fire during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s renowned Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offenses, including...
India again propagated a baseless narrative against Pakistan without evidence, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday accused India of spreading a false and unfounded narrative against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Sydney...
Trump designates Venezuela government a ‘terrorist’ regime, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers
WEB DESK: On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump officially classified the Venezuelan government as a “terrorist organization” and implemented a “complete and total” blockade targeting...
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again, Silver hits record high
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced another surge on Wednesday in both global and Pakistani markets after a brief decline during the previous session. As reported by...
Saba Rashid from Karachi achieves a Guinness World Record in martial arts
WEB DESK: Saba Rashid, the wife of Guinness World Record holder Rashid Naseem, has made history as Pakistan’s first martial artist to achieve a global...
CM KPK, 4 MPAs declared absconders in terrorism cases
ISLAMABAD: Five members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, have officially been declared absconders in terrorism-related cases filed in Islamabad. Court...
Justice Jahangiri challenges IHC order in law degree case before FCC
ISLAMABAD: Justice Tariq Jahangiri has formally challenged the ongoing proceedings in the fake degree case at the Islamabad High Court, bringing the matter to the...