Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian flights until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has announced that it will maintain the ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its airspace for an additional month, now scheduled to remain in...
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SpaceX aims for first uncrewed mars landing by late 2026
WEB DESK: SpaceX is accelerating its plans to send an uncrewed Starship to Mars, targeting a launch as soon as late 2026. If achieved, this...
62 notorious bandits surrender in Katcha region during joint police crackdown
SADIQABAD: Authorities from Punjab and Sindh have jointly launched a major operation targeting bandit groups in the Katcha area, according to police officials on Tuesday....
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 28, over 80 still missing
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has claimed 28 lives so far, with rescue operations ongoing and 81 individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities...
India emerges as top LNG buyer from UAE with $3 billion deal
WEB DESK: India has become the leading importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the UAE following the signing of a $3 billion agreement. This...
MQM calls for judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire tragedy
ISLAMABAD: Senior MQM-P leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Tuesday urged the government to establish a judicial commission, headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice...
PM Shehbaz leaves for Davos to attend world economic forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the upcoming annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled from...
Shoaib Malik bids farewell to PSL
ISLAMABAD: Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Through a message shared on...
Australia set to pass tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting
WEB DESK: Australia’s lower house has passed laws for a national gun buyback, stricter background checks, and tougher penalties for hate crimes following last month’s...
Key Pakistan bowler likely to miss T20 World Cup, PCB opts for a new approach in selection
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s star pacer Haris Rauf is reportedly set to miss out on selection for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, slated...
Gul Plaza tragedy; Khawaja Asif emphasizes the need for strengthening local governments
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday highlighted the recurrent fire incidents in Karachi, such as the tragic blaze at Gul Plaza, as clear...
GHQ attack case: ATC denies lawyers’ plea to meet Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has denied a request from lawyers seeking permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in connection...
Akshay Kumar survives freak road accident in Mumbai
WEB DESK: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle Khanna narrowly escaped an accident on Monday night after their convoy was involved in a road...
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
WEB DESK: Dozens of beaches along Australia’s east coast, including Sydney, were closed after four shark attacks in two days. Recent heavy rains caused murky...
Field Marshal Asim Munir visits National Police Academy, pays tribute to martyrs
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid a visit to the National Police Academy in Islamabad, where he was warmly welcomed by the Commandant of...
Raja Nasir Abbas appointed opposition leader in Senate
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has confirmed Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as the new leader of the opposition after weeks of delay due to legal and...
Gold prices hit historic high in global and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices surged to record highs in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, driven by strong global gains. In the international bullion market,...
Pakistan is set to issue global bonds, marking its return after a four-year gap
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced Pakistan’s plan to re-enter the global bond market after a four-year gap, citing improved macroeconomic stability. He stated that...
Gul Plaza tragedy day 3: Death toll climbs to 26, with over 70 still missing
KARACHI: The Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi has entered its third day, with rescue teams still recovering victims under perilous conditions. Officials report the death...
Shaban moon not sighted, Shab-e-Barat on Feb 3
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Monday that the Shaban moon was not sighted across the country. Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad confirmed that...
Five militants killed in CTD operation near Quetta
QUETTA: In a counter-terrorism effort, five militants were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The operation was initiated following...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 15 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 23
KARACHI: A catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road has plunged the city into distress. Authorities report that the inferno, which erupted on...
Haris Rauf criticizes government in response to Gul Plaza tragedy
Web Desk: Fast bowler Haris Rauf of the national cricket team has voiced sharp criticism against the government following the tragic Gul Plaza incident, labeling...
Blast in Afghan capital leaves two Chinese citizens critically injured
WEB DESK: A deadly blast at a restaurant in central Kabul on Monday caused multiple casualties, leaving two Chinese citizens critically injured. The explosion occurred...
Pakisttan plans 5G spectrum auction during Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima, has announced that Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction is scheduled during Ramadan, with plans to finalize the process...
‘Pakistan’s agri sector holds immense economic potential’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has the potential to transform its agri-economy in months. He was addressing the Pak-China Agri-Investment Conference in Islamabad...
IMF projects Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.2%, falling short of Govt target
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its latest World Economic Outlook, highlighting significant gaps between Pakistan’s official economic goals and forecasts from global...
Court Extends Interim Bail of Ducky Bhai’s Wife Aroob Jatoi Until February 4
LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai, in a case concerning the promotion...
Putin receives US invitation to join Gaza Peace Council
WEB DESK: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the “Board of Peace,” a new...
Gul Plaza incident: Sindh CM announces Rs10 million in compensation for victims’ families
KARACHI: The Sindh government announced Rs10 million in financial aid for the families affected by the Gul Plaza fire tragedy. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad...
New Zealand seal first ODI series win in India
WEB DESK: New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips showcased an exceptional stretch of batting with centuries that paved the way for a 41-run victory...
Gold prices hit all-time high in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan and worldwide saw a significant surge on Monday, setting a new record high for the precious metal. As...
Clash Among Rebel Groups in Colombia Leaves Nearly 27 Dead
WEB DESK: A clash between rival leftist rebel groups in Colombia’s Amazon has left 27 dead, the groups split from the FARC guerrilla force after...
PMD forecasts rain and snowfall in upland areas and dense fog in plains nationwide.
WEB DESK: Cold and dry conditions are anticipated to dominate across much of the country on Monday, while hilly regions are expected to face extremely...
High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 24
WEB DESK: A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain on Sunday near Adamuz, Cordoba, caused a devastating collision with an oncoming train, killing at least...
Gul plaza fire extinguished: Death toll rises to 14
Karachi: The catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza required over 33 hours before responders could bring the situation under control. The disaster left a harrowing toll,...
KE responds to Gul Plaza tragedy as collapse triggers power outage
KARACHI: K-Electric has conveyed its profound grief over the tragic incident at Gul Plaza, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and to the...
Trump Invites PM Shehbaz to Participate in Gaza Peace Panel: FO
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed...
33 Still unaccounted for after Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI: At least 33 people, including women and children, are still missing following a massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza, a major shopping center on...
Sindh CM orders probe into Gul Plaza fire, calls for citywide fire safety checks
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza and has instructed the...
Shaban crescent unlikely to be seen in Pakistan on Jan 19
KARACHI: The Ruyat-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated that the moon marking the start of Shaban-ul-Muazzam is not expected to be sighted in Pakistan on the...
FIA arrests two in visa fraud, migrant smuggling case on US embassy’s Tip-Off
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two members of a gang involved in visa fraud and migrant smuggling following a tip-off from the...
PM expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi,...
Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt
KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...
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Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu
LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...
Punjab revises 2026 matric, Intermediate exam calendar
LAHORE: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has announced a revised timetable for matriculation and intermediate examinations and results for 2026, adjusting the dates...
Karachi police detain ‘serial rapist’ involved in abusing over 100 children
KARACHI: Police have arrested a serial rapist involved in the abuse of over 100 children during a raid in the Tipu Sultan area. As per...
Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...
Junaid Safdar’s wedding celebrations kick off with colorful Mehndi event
LAHORE: The wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have officially commenced,...