Pakistan Navy assumes command of CTF-150 for 14th time
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force-150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time. Change of command ceremony was held at the Headquarters of...
Armed forces prepared to defend Pakistan against all threats, asserts Field Marshal Munir
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Garrison for a comprehensive briefing on the Corps’ operational, training, and administrative activities. The discussions placed significant emphasis...
Prosperity of KP residents is the government’s main focus: Acting President
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani emphasized that the primary goal of the government is to ensure the development and well-being of the people...
PTI political committee: Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz step down
ISLAMABAD: Omar Ayub, a former opposition leader, along with Shibli Faraz, has resigned from the PTI Political Committee. Omar Ayub explained that his ongoing legal...
Arshad Sharif murder investigation: Widow seeks court-ordered judicial commission
ISLAMABAD: Soumya Arshad, the widow of renowned journalist Arshad Sharif, has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court, urging the formation of a high-level judicial...
Punjab Launches Parwaaz Card: How to Secure an Instant Rs. 3 Lakh Loan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially launched the ‘Parwaaz Card,’ a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering skilled youth and boosting employment opportunities both...
Woman abducted by BLA militants in Kech; search operation underway
KECH: A woman was abducted at gunpoint on Wednesday evening in the Balicha area of District Kech, in yet another incident highlighting the continued threat posed...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz issues 30-day deadline for commercial, high-rise buildings across the province to install fire hydrants
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz set a 30-day deadline for commercial and high-rise buildings to install fire hydrants, warning that strict action would follow...
President Zardari holds talks with UAE vice President to strengthen economic ties
DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari met with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to discuss furthering bilateral relations between...
Balochistan CM announces 70% decline in crime in Quetta over two months
QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, announced that significant progress has been made in maintaining peace and security across the province through targeted...
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
TEHRAN: Iran has carried out the execution of a man charged with espionage for Israel. According to the Iranian judiciary, Hamid Reza Sabet Esmaeilpour was...
Dubai unveils plan to build the world’s first gold road
DUBAI: Dubai has announced an ambitious project to develop the world’s first Gold Road. The Dubai government has officially opened the new Gold District, where...
IMF calls on Pakistan to bridge revenue gap by fully recovering super tax
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Pakistani government to address its revenue shortfall by ensuring the complete collection of the Super Tax,...
Trump issues stark warning to Iran over nuclear deal: “Next attack will be much worse”
WEB DESK: In recent statements, President Donald Trump emphasized the urgency for Iran to re-engage in nuclear negotiations, warning that failure to do so could...
Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for CM KP Sohail Afridi
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad have issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in connection with a case...
FIA initiates fresh investigation targeting Faiz Hameed’s brother
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has escalated efforts in a high-profile corruption case by initiating an assets beyond means inquiry against Najaf Hameed, brother...
Kenya activist breaks world record by hugging tree for 72 hours
WEB DESK: A Kenyan environmental activist broke a Guinness World Record by keeping her arms wrapped around the trunk of a tree for 72 consecutive...
Talal accuses PTI of playing divisive politics regarding Tirah Valley
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying there is no operation under way in Tirah Valley....
Investigation reveals Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire started by child
KARACHI: Twelve days after the devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping center in Karachi, authorities reported on Wednesday that the incident was accidentally triggered by...
Flour Prices Surge alarmingly ahead of Ramadan in Karachi
KARACHI : The Sindh government has increased flour prices just before the start of holy month of Ramadan, intensifying the financial burden on citizens already...
PM meets Gates Foundation delegation, reaffirms commitment to end polio
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan. Talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias...
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...