India emerges as top LNG buyer from UAE with $3 billion deal
WEB DESK: India has become the leading importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the UAE following the signing of a $3 billion agreement. This...
MQM calls for judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire tragedy
ISLAMABAD: Senior MQM-P leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Tuesday urged the government to establish a judicial commission, headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice...
PM Shehbaz leaves for Davos to attend world economic forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the upcoming annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled from...
Shoaib Malik bids farewell to PSL
ISLAMABAD: Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Through a message shared on...
Australia set to pass tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting
WEB DESK: Australia’s lower house has passed laws for a national gun buyback, stricter background checks, and tougher penalties for hate crimes following last month’s...
Key Pakistan bowler likely to miss T20 World Cup, PCB opts for a new approach in selection
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s star pacer Haris Rauf is reportedly set to miss out on selection for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, slated...
Gul Plaza tragedy; Khawaja Asif emphasizes the need for strengthening local governments
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday highlighted the recurrent fire incidents in Karachi, such as the tragic blaze at Gul Plaza, as clear...
GHQ attack case: ATC denies lawyers’ plea to meet Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has denied a request from lawyers seeking permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in connection...
Akshay Kumar survives freak road accident in Mumbai
WEB DESK: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle Khanna narrowly escaped an accident on Monday night after their convoy was involved in a road...
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
WEB DESK: Dozens of beaches along Australia’s east coast, including Sydney, were closed after four shark attacks in two days. Recent heavy rains caused murky...
Field Marshal Asim Munir visits National Police Academy, pays tribute to martyrs
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid a visit to the National Police Academy in Islamabad, where he was warmly welcomed by the Commandant of...
Raja Nasir Abbas appointed opposition leader in Senate
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has confirmed Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as the new leader of the opposition after weeks of delay due to legal and...
Gold prices hit historic high in global and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices surged to record highs in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, driven by strong global gains. In the international bullion market,...
Pakistan is set to issue global bonds, marking its return after a four-year gap
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced Pakistan’s plan to re-enter the global bond market after a four-year gap, citing improved macroeconomic stability. He stated that...
Gul Plaza tragedy day 3: Death toll climbs to 26, with over 70 still missing
KARACHI: The Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi has entered its third day, with rescue teams still recovering victims under perilous conditions. Officials report the death...
Shaban moon not sighted, Shab-e-Barat on Feb 3
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Monday that the Shaban moon was not sighted across the country. Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad confirmed that...
Five militants killed in CTD operation near Quetta
QUETTA: In a counter-terrorism effort, five militants were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The operation was initiated following...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 15 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 23
KARACHI: A catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road has plunged the city into distress. Authorities report that the inferno, which erupted on...
Haris Rauf criticizes government in response to Gul Plaza tragedy
Web Desk: Fast bowler Haris Rauf of the national cricket team has voiced sharp criticism against the government following the tragic Gul Plaza incident, labeling...
Blast in Afghan capital leaves two Chinese citizens critically injured
WEB DESK: A deadly blast at a restaurant in central Kabul on Monday caused multiple casualties, leaving two Chinese citizens critically injured. The explosion occurred...