Over 30 killed as Myanmar military airstrike targets hospital
WEB DESK: At least 34 people lost their lives, and dozens more sustained injuries following airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on a hospital in the country’s...
Faiz Hameed’s punishment marks just the start, says Vawda
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has stated that the 14-year sentence given to former DG ISI Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed signifies just the beginning of...
UK court orders Adil Raja to pay £50,000 to Rashid Naseer
WEB DESK: The UK High Court has mandated Adil Raja to pay £50,000 in libel damages to Rashid Naseer, alongside an interim costs payment of...
ATC orders seizure of Aleema Khan’s bail bonds in 26 Nov protest case
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has directed the seizure of Aleema Khan’s bail bonds in a case related to the November 26 protest....
Verdict against Faiz Hameed hailed as a triumph for truth, Atta Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar stated that the verdict against Former Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence, Faiz Hameed, highlights the robustness of the army’s self-accountability...
Ex ISI chief Faiz Hameed gets 14-year jail term for breaching the Official Secrets Act
RAWALPINDI: Former director general of Inter Services Intelligence, Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for violating Secret Act....
Sindh govt to start 2nd phase of pink scooter distribution among women
KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to start the second phase of pink scooter distribution among women in the province. The decision to this effect was...
Poliovirus found in 10 of 12 sewage samples in Karachi; Sindh CM calls for enhanced vaccination efforts
KARACHI: Recent environmental testing has revealed the presence of poliovirus in 10 out of 12 sewage samples collected from Karachi’s sewerage system last month, prompting...
Pakistan army achieves 100 gold medals milestone at 35th national games
KARACHI: The Pakistan Army reached a remarkable achievement at the 35th National Games in Karachi by securing its 100th gold medal. On Wednesday, athletes participated...
BHC announces major administrative reshuffle of judicial officers
QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has issued a directive for a significant reshuffle among senior judicial officers, involving transfers and new postings across various...
Punjab to allocate over Rs300 billion for urban development in 52 cities, says CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that more than 300 billion rupees will be invested in the development and renovation of infrastructure across fifty-two...
Chinese open-source AI models account for nearly 30% of worldwide usage
WEB DESK: Chinese-developed open-source artificial intelligence models now represent close to 30% of all global AI usage, according to a recent report by OpenRouter, a...
President Zardari, PM Sharif reaffirm commitment to human rights
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized their dedication to safeguarding and...
Extensive network of fake academic degrees busted in India, over a million certificates seized
WEB DESK: Authorities in Kerala have exposed a large-scale illegal operation involved in producing counterfeit university degrees and foreign certifications, revealing a nationwide criminal network....
Field Marshal Asim Munir declares terrorism Is India’s strategy, Pakistan responds with boldness
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, asserted that terrorism is a tactic employed by India, not a trait of Pakistan...
Govt considers moving Imran Khan from adiala Jail amid rising political tensions
ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly contemplating relocating PTI leader Imran Khan from Adiala Jail as political tensions continue to escalate, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prime Minister’s...
KP achieves new Oil & Gas finds, producing 5.6 million cubic feet of gas daily
PESHAWAR: An official from Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced that hydrocarbon deposits have been uncovered in the Nushpabalak region of Kohat. The...
PSX sets new record, breaks 170,000-point barrier
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a historic milestone today by crossing the 170,000-point mark for the first time ever. The KSE-100 Index, which...
Basant festival to kick off from Feb 6, 2026, Azma Bukhari
LAHORE: A vibrant three-day Basant festival is set to commence in Lahore from February 6, 2026, marking a revival of the historic celebration after the...
Tanker runs over and kills another motorcyclist in Karachi
KARACHI: In a tragic road accident amid heavy traffic, a motorcyclist lost his life after being hit by a tanker in Karachi. The incident occurred...
Gold prices in Pakistan are on the rise once again
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw an upward movement on Wednesday, reflecting a similar trend in international markets. Data from the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers...
ECP declines requests to postpone Balochistan local government elections.
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday dismissed requests from the Balochistan chief minister and governor to delay the upcoming local government elections...
Pakistan Women’s Football Team Makes Historic FIFA Series Debut
LAHORE: The Pakistan Women’s Football Team has achieved a historic milestone by securing its place in the FIFA Series for the very first time. FIFA’s...
PPP leader SLAMS Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar
WEB DESK: Ranveer Singh’s recent spy thriller, Dhurandhar, continues to break several Box Office records. Amid its soaring success, the film has sparked a political...
Court issues arrest warrants for former KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: A judicial magistrate in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur due to his repeated failure to...
US allocates $1.25 billion in financial support to bolster Pakistan’s economy
WEB DESK: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) has unveiled a $1.25 billion financial package for Pakistan, highlighting a notable advancement in...
President,PM reaffirm their dedication to safeguarding human rights
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to upholding and advancing human rights while ensuring...
Remembering Soldier Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed the first Nishan-e-Haider recipient
WEB DESK: Pakistan commemorates the 54th martyrdom anniversary of Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, the first recipient of the esteemed Nishan-e-Haider, honoring his exceptional bravery during...
All mosques in the UAE to hold friday prayers at the same time
DUBAI: Starting from January 2, 2026, all mosques across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will conduct Friday prayers and sermons simultaneously. The UAE General Authority...
PMDC initiates digital inspection system for medical, dental colleges
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has launched a new digital inspection process for medical and dental colleges across the country. The PMDC...
Nepra approves 33 paise increase in electricity rates for upcoming quarter
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has sanctioned an increase of 33 paise per unit in electricity charges as part of the quarterly...
PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Qatar on national day, highlights strong bilateral ties
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm congratulations to the leadership and people of Qatar on their National Day, emphasizing the enduring friendship and...
Sindh CM urges full support to achieve Polio-Free status
KARACHI: Sindh’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts in eliminating polio from the province. As per detail, During...
IHC accepts plea concerning justice jahangiri’s degree, orders response from all parties
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ruled that a petition challenging Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s academic credentials is admissible and instructed the judge...
KSA bans photography at Masjid al-Haram, Masjid Nabawi
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has officially announced a complete ban on taking photographs and recording videos within the two...
PM Shehbaz appreciates military’s role in economic reforms as IMF approves $1.2 billion Installment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed appreciation for his government’s economic team and the Chief of Defence Forces for their significant contributions...
Russian military cargo plane crashes in Ivangovo region
MOSCOW: The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that a military transport aircraft crashed during a routine test flight following maintenance work on Tuesday. According...
Police reveal Dr. Warda was killed just one hour after abduction
ABBOTABAD: New details have surfaced in the case of Dr. Warda, who was kidnapped from the DHQ Hospital and later found murdered. According to detail,...
PSX hits record high as IMF approves tranche, boosting investor confidence
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an all-time peak on Tuesday, driven by optimistic investor sentiment following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval for...
YouTuber Rajab Butt deported from UK
WEB DESK: The United Kingdom has deported Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt, who boarded a flight back to Pakistan on Tuesday morning following the cancellation of...
Massive fire erupts in Indonesian office building; at least 22 dead, many trapped
WEB DESK: A fire erupted on Tuesday in a seven-story building in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, leaving 22 people dead. Authorities reported that the fire was...
After 15 years, ‘3 Idiots’ sequel set to reunite Aamir Khan, Kareena, Madhavan & Sharman
WEB DESK: Aamir Khan is teaming up once again with Rajkumar Hirani for a sequel to their iconic film, 3 Idiots. Reports indicate that the...
Six-truck collision on M5 motorway leaves seven injured amid dense fog
LAHORE: Dense fog caused heavily reduced visibility on the Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M5) on Tuesday, resulting in a collision involving six trailer trucks and leaving seven...
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir calls on President of the Republic of Indonesia
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, met with the President of the Republic...
ECP reveals official date for local bodies election in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has confirmed February 15, 2026, as the date for local body elections in Islamabad. As per the ECP,...
Pakistan, Indonesia vows to boost ties in education, trade, culture, health
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have resolved to strengthen their collaboration across various sectors, including trade, culture, health, education, and vocational training. This understanding was established...
Nigeria rescues 100 children abducted from Catholic boarding school
WEB DESK: The Nigerian government has successfully rescued around 100 children who were abducted last month from a Catholic boarding school and has pledged to...
Gold prices drop in international and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a significant decline on Tuesday in both international and domestic markets. In the local market, the rate of 24-karat gold per...
NCPS 2025 Survey Report highlights postive shift in economic condition, decline in corruption levels
ISLAMABAD : A recent survey conducted by Transparency International Pakistan highlights a positive shift in the country’s economy alongside a notable decline in corruption levels....
Donald Trump’s pivot to Pakistan stands out
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has positioned itself as one of the more effective nations in managing diplomatic relations with President Trump during his second term. Trump has...