Fazl declares Post-Eid protest campaigns
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has revealed plans for a series of protests and public gatherings following Eid to address concerns...
US to halt visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, says State Department
WASHINGTON: The Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend processing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries, as part of an...
FIA discovers wheat Theft in Faisalabad; 2,000 Sacks Filled with soil recovered from warehouse
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a significant scam at a Pasco warehouse in Tandlianwala Tehsil, Faisalabad, where thousands of sacks believed to...
US Trophy Hunter successfully Hunts Kashmir Markhor in Chitral
CHITRAL: Regulated Trophy Hunt Generates Revenue, Supports Conservation and Community Development in Chitral An American trophy hunter has successfully taken a Kashmir Markhor in the...
Government announces for new currency notes; formation of design review Committee
RAWALPINDI: The government has announced plans to introduce new banknotes, with a dedicated committee established to oversee the design process. In a recent session of...
KP CM Sohail Afridi to make another Visit to Karachi amid controversy
KARACHI: In light of recent criticism over his three-day visit to Karachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is scheduled to return to the city...
President Zardari meets Bahrain King to enhance bilateral relations
MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari held a high-level meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, focusing on expanding the partnership between the...
Punjab govt to implement body cameras for hospital staff
LAHORE: In response to increasing concerns over staff misconduct and patient care, the Punjab government has announced plans to equip non-doctor hospital personnel with body...
Iran confiscates hundreds of starlink satellite devices amid internet crackdown
WEB DESK: In a recent move, Iranian authorities have seized hundreds of Starlink satellite internet devices, escalating their efforts to control online access amid ongoing...
Pakistan engaged in strategic talks with multiple countries for JF-17 fighter Jet exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is actively engaged in discussions with multiple nations regarding the potential export of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as per Defence Production Minister Raza...
National Paigham-e-Aman committee press briefing at Governor house KP: Unified Religious Rejection of Terrorism
PESHAWAR: The National Paigham-e-Aman Committee convened a press briefing at the Governor House in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, identifying the province as its primary focus due to...
KP govt allocate Rs.4 billion for Tirah displacement
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs.4 billion to assist residents temporarily displaced from Tirah Valley in the Khyber district, in preparation for an...
JCP confirms 6 Peshawar High Court judges
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has finalized the confirmation of six additional judges from the Peshawar High Court, elevating them to the position of...
Prices of petroleum products likely to decline from Jan, 16
KARACHI: Fuel prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease for the fourth time in a row, starting from January 16, according to insider reports. Details...
BTS reveals comeback tour, new music after 3-Year Hiatus
WEB DESK: The globally renowned K-pop sensation BTS has revealed plans for an upcoming concert tour starting in April, following the much-anticipated release of their...
Pakistan to host Australia for three-match T20I series
WEB DESK: Cricket Australia has confirmed a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Lahore from January 29 to February 1, 2026, as preparation for the...
FO slams Indian NSA Ajit Doval’s remarks on “avenging history”
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned statements made by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval regarding “avenging history” and fostering a strong India, labeling them as...
Pakistan enters an agreement with Trump-linked crypto firm to explore digital payments
ISLAMABAD: A delegation representing a prominent U.S. financial firm has expressed interest in Pakistan’s secure and transparent digital payment infrastructure. Details emerging on Wednesday revealed...
Trump warns Iran of ‘strong action’ if protesters hanged
WEB DESK: United States President Donald Trump warned of a strong response if Iranian authorities carried out executions as part of their crackdown on a...
CTD eliminates three most wanted terrorists in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, neutralizing three highly sought-after terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. CTD...
Gold prices reach record-breaking levels in Pakistan and international markets
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their sharp upward trend on Wednesday, reaching historic highs in both international and domestic markets. In the international bullion market, the...
Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 25
WEB DESK: A train in northeastern Thailand derailed on Wednesday when a construction crane fell onto three carriages, killing 25 and injuring around 80, according...
Shaukat Siddiqui resigns as NIRC Chair over ‘Compensation’ Term, Explains at Supreme Court Bar Farewell
ISLAMABAD: Former Islamabad High Court Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui announced his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), stating he stepped...
During Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had full satellite intelligence on Indian military assets: Indian Army Chief
WEB DESK: Indian Army Chief General Uppinder Dvedi has revealed that, during Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had access to detailed satellite intelligence that pinpointed the locations...
Pakistan Army Eliminates Four Fitna al Hindustan Terrorists in Kalat Operation, Says ISPR
QUETTA: The Pakistan Army has successfully carried out an intelligence-driven operation in the Kalat district of Balochistan, resulting in the neutralization of four terrorists affiliated...
Bushra Bibi meets Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A scheduled meeting between PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, took place at Adiala Jail. Jail officials...
Government reinstates health card program for Islamabad, AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the resumption of the health card scheme for over 10 million residents in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),...
PM reiterates support for foreign Investors, tech collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s ongoing dedication to fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment and strategic technological partnerships. He engaged with...
Alert: Punjab issues recall for several substandard medications
LAHORE: The Punjab Directorate of Drugs Control has issued an official warning to withdraw certain medicines from the market. Manufacturers have been instructed to recall...
U.S. launches new air defense coordination unit at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
DOHA: In a move to bolster regional security, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), in collaboration with allied nations, has inaugurated a new coordination facility...
Pakistan, UAE to collaborate on launching ‘Pre-Immigration clearance’ system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are set to formalize an agreement to introduce a “Pre-Immigration Clearance” system aimed at streamlining travel processes for...
Sindh declares Jan 17 as Shab-e-Meraj holiday for educational institutions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared January 17 a public holiday for both public and private schools across the province in observance of Shab-e-Meraj, according...
Pakistan seeks to unlock trillions in mineral wealth through strategic mining reforms
WEB DESK: The National Interest outlines Pakistan’s push to modernize its mining economy, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to convert its enormous, long-neglected mineral resources valued...
KDA moves to combat land grabbing in Surjani town, Karachi
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has formally requested the District West Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action against widespread land encroachments in Surjani Town’s...
Dollar rate stable in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of United State dollar is seen stable in Pakistan The US Dollar remains the benchmark currency for many in Pakistan. On January...
Kit Harington responds on fan petition demanding a rewrite of Game of Thrones finale
WEB DESK: Kit Harington has expressed his frustration over the backlash surrounding the highly debated finale of “Game of Thrones”. In an interview with The...
Four Pakistan-Born USA palyers Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 world cup
WEB DESK: The United States cricket team has encountered a significant challenge as four players of Pakistani origin were denied visas to India ahead of...
WhatsApp hacks on the rise, Threats and Protection Strategies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide warning about the rising cases of WhatsApp account hijacking, highlighting the rapid spread of...
Ukraine-Russia war: Russia launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities
WEB DESK: Russian forces carried out their most intense missile assault of the year on Ukraine early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four people...
U.S. urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately
WEB DESK: The United States has issued an urgent warning, advising its citizens in Iran to leave immediately as protests escalate and security risks grow....
Mayor Murtaza Wahab ends hydrants, pledges doorstep water delivery
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has announced a significant policy shift, aiming to phase out water supply via tankers and hydrants in favor of a...
Gold price hits record Rs481,862 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. As per market...
Govt, opposition reach consensus on Leader of Opposition in NA
ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition have reached a consensus on appointing a new opposition leader following the disqualification of PTI’s Omar Ayub as Leader of...
Japan to provide $18.62 million grant for child healthcare in South Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement aimed at improving child healthcare facilities in South Punjab, under which the Japanese government will provide...
Gunmen kill 4 members of peace committee in Bannu
ISLAMABAD: Four people, including a father and son, were killed Tuesday when terrorists attacked a Peace Committee in the Hoed area of Bannu. The victims...
School resumes in tents under shadow of Gaza’s ‘yellow line’
WEB DESK: Toulin Al-Hindi, 7, attends school in the freezing cold on the floor of a crowded tent, her lessons disrupted by nearby gunfire and...
Indonesian minister of Defence calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI : Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ,...
Saudi Arabia’s oldest man dies at 142, leaving 134 children and grandchildren
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, according to local media...
Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners
WEB DESK: Hollywood’s award season kicked off at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Sunday night, where One Battle After Another and Adolescence both came...
Arif Habib assures no PIA employee will face termination for one year
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move bringing relief to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, prominent businessman and investor Arif Habib, who recently acquired the airline, has...