Trump Receives Royal Welcome In Japan
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday to a royal reception, marking another stage in his five-day Asia tour focused on...
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has opted to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at 11 percent for the next six weeks, prioritizing economic...
Gold prices see another massive drop
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable drop on Monday as the 24-karat gold rate fell by Rs3,300 per tola. This decline aligns with...
Maryam Nawaz orders health screening for special children across Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to implement a province-wide comprehensive health screening program for students in special education. This...
PM Sharif lauds Trump, welcomes Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the leadership and citizens of Cambodia and Thailand on the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, describing...
PM Sharif departs for Saudi Arabia to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia to take part in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh. The Foreign...
Germany On Alert: Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Germany
WEB DESK: Germany has culled more than 400,000 poultry as bird flu cases continue to rise across the country, authorities said. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute...
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, blocks Aleema’s CNIC
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, marking the fifth such order. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad...
Kashmiris mark Black Day to protest India’s unlawful occupation
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris across both sides of the Line of Control and around the globe are observing Black Day today to highlight the ongoing crisis created...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. The...
Infiltration from Afghan border thwarted; 25 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred
RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by militants crossing from the Afghan border, killing 25 of them in an exchange of fire. According to...
Zardari, Shehbaz Discuss Formation of PPP-Led Government in AJK
ISLAMABAD: PML-N’s AJK Affairs Committee tasked with initiating talks with PPP, President Asif Ali Zardari has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss...
Naval Chief reaffirms commitment to defend Pakistan’s maritime borders
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Saturday visited forward positions in the Creeks Area to assess the operational preparedness and combat...
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s proposal to relocate TTP during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: The second phase of dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after nearly nine hours of intense discussions. According to insiders,...
Trump hails Pakistan’s leadership, praises field marshal Asim Munir at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: U.S. President Donald Trump once again commended Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership, calling Field Marshal Asim Munir “a good man” and Prime Minister...
Pakistan Railways is set to introduce 100 new coaches
LAHORE: A meeting led by Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, resulted in several significant decisions aimed at enhancing railway services nationwide. During the session,...
Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
WEB DESK: Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to Asia. Speaking to reporters, the...
Field Marshal Asim Munir praises Egypt’s role in regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a visit to Cairo. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing...
Indian actor Satish Shah, of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai fame, dies at 74
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah, cherished for his comedic roles in films and television series such as “Main Hoon Na” and “Sarabhai vs...
Pakistan ready for war if talks with Afghan Taliban fail: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif addressed the media in Sialkot, stating that Pakistan has previously fought a war with India and now faces a second...
All clocks in the UK will be turned back by one hour today.
WEB DESK: Clocks across the UK will be set back by one hour today, marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter in...
India beat Australia by nine wickets in the third ODI.
WEB DESK: India secured a commanding nine-wicket victory against Australia in the third ODI, showcasing exceptional performances by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Australia, batting...
Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening blue economy through transport, maritime links
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have discussed to explore new avenues for cooperation in the blue economy by strengthening road, railway, and maritime connectivity between the...
Maryam Nawaz calls for the speedy launch of “Air Punjab”
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for the speedy operationalization of Air Punjab. Leading a high-level meeting to assess progress on the...
Karan Johar finally reveals his transformation secrets
WEB DESK: Indian filmmaker and director Karan Johar has finally addressed the rumors surrounding his notable weight loss. Recently, Karan appeared on Twinkle Khanna and...
Shahid Afridi praises PCB for appointing Shan Masood, offers noteable suggestion regarding Sarfraz Ahmed
KARACHI: Former national cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has praised the appointment of Shan Masood as the International Director of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),...
People of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier against any hostile aggression, DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, emphasized that the military and the people of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier...
Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93
WEB DESK: Thailand is in mourning after the royal palace announced the passing of former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn...
Gold sees a modest rise following a five-day losing streak.
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a slight uptick on Saturday after a streak of five days of decline. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
PIA resumes flights to UK, After five-year suspension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has marked a significant milestone by resuming direct flights to Manchester, United Kingdom, after a five-year gap. The first flight...
Second round of Pak-Afghan talks to be held in Turkey today
ISLAMABAD: The second round of critical negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is scheduled to take place today in Turkey. These discussions aim to...
Country’s development directly linked with Balochistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif underscored that the foremost identity of every citizen is being Pakistani, followed by their association with individual provinces. Speaking at...
PIA flight ready to depart for Manchester after five years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume its flight operations to the United Kingdom after a hiatus of five years. A spokesperson for...
Kim Kardashian suffers from ‘brain aneurysm’
WEB DESK: Kim Kardashian has candidly discussed her experience with a brain aneurysm, which she attributes to the intense stress surrounding her highly publicized divorce...
PM emphasizes the need for promptly finishing development projects.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Shaheen Chowk underpass project in Islamabad, taking another significant step toward addressing the city’s traffic challenges. During...
PCB appoints Shan Masood as International Cricket and Player Affairs Consultant
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named national cricketer Shan Masood as the Consultant for International Cricket and Players Affairs. The PCB spokesperson stated...
“we stand ready” to talk Trade with U.S, Carney Says
WEB DESK: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that Canada is ready to resume trade negotiations with the United States once Washington is...
Security forces kill 8 terrorists in Tank operation
ISLAMABAD: Eight members of the group identified as Indian-backed Fitna al-Khwarij were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation carried out in Tank district on Friday. According...
South African T20 team in Pakistan for three-match series
ISLAMABAD: The South African T20 cricket team has landed in Pakistan to participate in a three-match series. The series is set to kick off on...
Pak-Afghan border crossings will remain closed, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesman Tahir Andrabi has stated that the Afghan border corridors will remain closed, emphasizing that safeguarding the life of an ordinary Pakistani...
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee holds key meetings in Maldives
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is currently on an official visit to the Maldives, where he held discussions...
Israel’s plan to occupy the West Bank is a threat to the peace process: US Secretary of State
WEB DESK: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concerns that Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank could seriously endanger the peace process....
Gold prices maintain downward trajectory
KARACHI: Gold prices, which previously soared to record levels, continue their steady descent in local markets. The All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association reported a...
Roadside blast kills 3 police officers in Hangu
Hangu: Three police officers, including Superintendent of Police (SP) Operations Asad Zubair, lost their lives on Thursday in twin bomb blasts that targeted a police...
“Advised him to stay away from weapons,” says SP psychiatrist who allegedly committed suicide
ISLAMABAD: A significant development has surfaced following the reported suicide of police officer SP Adeel Akbar. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Hafiz Sultan Muhammad disclosed that just...
Pakistan condemns Israel’s continuing attacks in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denounced Israel’s ongoing assaults on Gaza, which have led to the tragic loss of countless civilian lives. During an address at...
Interior ministry declares TLP banned organisation under anti-terrorism act.
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has officially designated Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) as a banned organization, issuing a notification to include it under the First Schedule...
NAB achieves historic Rs1.10 trillion recovery in Q3 2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has reported an extraordinary recovery of Rs 1.10 trillion (Rs 11.02 trillion) in the third quarter of 2025, representing...
15 Countries including Pakistan condemn Israeli knesset approval to annex west bank
WEB DESK: Seventeen countries and organizations, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Arab League, have strongly condemned the...
By-election Dates set for Agha Siraj Durrani’s Vacant Sindh Assembly Constituency
KARACHI: In the wake of the passing of former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the schedule...