Chairperson of NGO detained over child trafficking accusations
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken into custody the head of a non-governmental organisation accused of involvement in child trafficking activities in Karachi....
Islamabad blocks PTI’s petition for august 5 rally at F-9 park
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) proposal to hold a large public gathering at F-9 Park on August 5, as announced on Monday....
Girl’s stomach lock extracted without surgery at Lyari
KARACHI: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Lyari General Hospital successfully extracted a lock from the stomach of a 23-year-old girl with intellectual disabilities,...
Pakistan to Restart Sending Skilled Workers to Kuwait Following Visa Ban Lift
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) announced on Monday that Pakistan will resume dispatching skilled workers to Kuwait. This move...
Trump announces increase in tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to further increase tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a statement released on social...
17 people sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Three-Day Period
RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, 17 individuals have been sentenced to death over the past three days, bringing the total number of executions this year to...
Pakistan issues first ferry service license to Iran and GCC countries
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced the issuance of Pakistan’s inaugural ferry service license to Seekeepers, an international maritime operator, enabling route operations...
Section 144 enforced in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI demonstrations
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration has issued a notification imposing Section 144 from August 4 through August 10, prohibiting all forms of processions, public gatherings, and...
US dollar rate declines by 6 paisa against Pak Rupee
KARACHI: The rate of dollar decreased by 6 paisa against Pakistani Rupee in Interbank As per detail, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) registered a slight appreciation...
Gold price in Pakistan surges again
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan witnessed hike for another consecutive session on Monday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
The Economist appreciates Field Marshal efforts in improving Pakistan-US relations
Web Desk: The Economist in its article has appreciated Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations. According to the article, Asim Munir is...
PSX achieves another milestone after reaching 142,052 points for the first time in history
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index on Monday climbed to a fresh all-time closing high of 142,052.64 points, up 1,017.66 points, from...
PM chairs meeting in Gilgit Baltistan regarding damage caused by recent rains and floods
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. Chairing a...
Hajj 2026 applications and dues to be received from today
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications, with the collection of dues starting from Monday,...
Pakistan clinch victory in 3rd T-20I by 13 runs to win series against West Indies
Lauderhill, Florida: Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Syub heroic 138 runs partnership powered Pakistan clinching a splendid victory in third T-20 against West Indies by 13...
PM, President of Iran exchange views on regional, global developments
ISLAMABAD: President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Sunday met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House and discussed matters of bilateral, regional...
Australian lawmakers call for sanctions on Israel for Gaza War during Sydney huge protest
Sydney: Mehreen Faruqi, Australia’s the New South Wales senator for the Greens party, called for the “harshest sanctions on Israel” while accusing its military of...
Single-day Gaza death toll rises to 62
Gaza: Sixty-two Palestinians, most of them aid seekers, have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since dawn on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported, citing hospital...
Govt decides allowing unregistered Hajj pilgrims to submit Hajj applications from Aug 11 to 16
Islamabad: The government has decided to allow unregistered pilgrims to submit Hajj 2026 application as the fear of non completion of Hajj quota of 1,...
PAF Used J-10C and Electronic Warfare to Down Indian Rafale: Report reveals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operation involving Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets successfully brought down a French-origin Rafale jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during...