Sindh govt announces 2 public holidays on Eid-e-Milad un Nabi (PBUH)
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared two public holiday on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad un Nabi (PBUH) (12th Rabi ul Awal). In a notification dated...
Prominent Business magnate,Philanthropist Rafiq M. Habib passes away at 88
DUBAI: The business community and social sector mourn the loss of Rafiq M. Habib, a distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist, who died at the age of...
Quetta Suicide blast: Toll climbs to 15
QUETTA: Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar said on Wednesday that the death toll from the suicide blast at Balochistan National Party’s (BNP) rally on...
PSX achieves another milestone as KSE-100 hit 152,805.30 mark during intra-day trading
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), breaking new ground on the back of encouraging economic data and sustained investor confidence, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining...
India releases more water, Sutlej, Chenab on very high flood alert
Lahore: Pakistan is facing a worsening flood threat after India released large volumes of water into the Sutlej, Tawi, and Chenab rivers, triggering emergency alerts...
PM attends China’s grand 80th World War II anniversary parade in Beijing
At China’s grand 80th World War II anniversary parade in Beijing, President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived together...
Afghanistan beats Pakistan by 18 runs in three nation T20I series
KARACHI: In the fourth match of the tri-nation T20 series, Afghanistan secured an 18-run victory over Pakistan. The match was played in Sharjah, where Afghanistan...
At Least Five Killed, 29 Injured in Quetta Explosion
QUETTA: An explosion on Sariab Road in Quetta resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and left 29 others wounded, a spokesperson from...
Six Security Personnel Martyred, Five Terrorists Killed in Bannu Attack
ISLAMABAD: An attack carried out by militants with alleged links to India resulted in the martyrdom of six Pakistani security personnel and the death of...
PSX witness positive trend as gain 1004 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish momentum with its benchmark KSE-100 gaining 1,004.36 points, a positive change of 0.67 percent as compared to...
PTI boycotts NA session, holds demonstration outside parliament
ISLAMABAD: Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) walked out of the National Assembly on Tuesday in a protest against what they called the shrinking political space...
EU commits Rs350 million in aid for Pakistan flood victims
BRUSSELS: The European Union has announced a commitment of Rs350 million in humanitarian aid to assist communities in Pakistan devastated by recent floods. The aid...
Afghanistan decide to bat first after winning toss against Pakistan
SHARJAH: In the fourth match of the T20I tai-series at Sharjah cricket stadium on Tuesday, Afghanistan decide to bat first against Pakistan. Pakistan and Afghanistan...
CM Maryam Nawaz commends swift flood evacuation, Relief Operations
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif praised the prompt evacuation and rescue efforts that prevented a larger disaster as severe flooding caused widespread destruction. ...
Gold rate remains stable today in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold across Pakistan remain same at Rs,370,000 per tola. The rates of 24 karat per tola gold remained constant at Rs...
Earthquake shakes various cities across Pakistan, Including Islamabad,Peshawar
ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors were felt in the federal capital Islamabad, Peshawar, and several other cities across the country. According to the Seismic Monitoring Center, the...
Israeli attacks martyr 30 Palestinians in fresh Gaza attacks
Gaza: At least 17 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Tuesday, hospital sources told Al Jazeera....
PM calls on Tajikistan ‘s President in Beijing to enhance collaboration
Beijing: Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to enhance collaboration in diverse fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. This...
Pakistan, China reaffirm shared commitment, resolve to further strengthen the iron-clad strategic partnership
Beijing: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their shared commitment and resolve to further strengthen the iron-clad, all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. The resolve was expressed during...
Punjab floods death toll surges past 40
Lahore: The devastating floods that have wreaked havoc in Punjab have killed more than 40 people across various districts of the province so far, the...
Afghanistan defeat UAE by 38 runs in Sharjah tri-series clash
SHARJAH: Afghanistan registered their first victory of the T20I tri-series with a 38-run win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Beijing via bullet train after SCO summit
BEIJING: Following his participation in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State summit, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif traveled to Beijing by high-speed...
KP CM supports Kalabagh-Like major national project, emphasizes unity
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized that Pakistan’s progress cannot be hindered by provincial divisions and called for a unified approach to...
Bahraini Military Chief visits Islamabad to deepen defense cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Thiab Saqer Abdulla Al Nuaimi, the Chief of Staff of Bahrain’s Defence Force, conducted an official visit to Pakistan’s Air Headquarters in...
UN launches Pakistan’s National Network to tackle human trafficking, migrant smuggling
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations in Pakistan officially unveiled the Pakistan United Nations Network on Migration (UNNM) on Monday, aiming to address issues related to human...
Afghanistan earthquake death toll surpassed 800, more than 2800 injured
KABUL: The death toll from the recent earthquake in Afghanistan has reached 800, with at least 2,800 individuals injured, authorities report. However, officials warn that...
IHC dissolves new bench in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case
ISLAMABAD: The newly formed single-judge bench at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) hearing the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case was dissolved on Monday after Justice Inaam...
EU to strengthen satellite defences against GPS Jamming, says defence commissioner
BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to enhance its satellite infrastructure by launching more satellites into low Earth orbit to bolster defenses against GPS disruptions, according...
Heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Rawalpindi raise potential flood, overflowing streams
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a flood alert for Nullah Lai due to rising water levels. Rainfall was heaviest in Islamabad’s Sector H-8,...
Veteran actor Anwar Ali passes away after long battle with lung disease
LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani actor Anwar Ali, celebrated for his comedic roles in television and films, passed away on Monday after battling chronic health issues related...
Pakistan army continues flood relief efforts in Punjab
JHANG: As severe flooding impacts various regions nationwide, the Pakistan Army remains actively engaged in rescue and relief missions across Jhang, Chiniot, and neighboring districts....
Pak army MI-17 helicopter crashes near Chalas, martyring five personnel including pilot: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Five personnel of Pakistan army embraced martyrdom as a MI-17 helicopter under use by Pakistan army crashed on Monday morning near Chalas , Inter...
Anti- polio drive aiming to vaccinate more than 28 million children begins across the country today
ISLAMABAD: A nationwide anti-polio campaign commenced on Monday (today), aiming to vaccinate more than 28 million children under the age of five across 99 districts,...
Punjab on high alert as Chenab swells from India’s heavy water release
Lahore: Punjab is bracing for one of the worst flood waves in years as the River Chenab swelled to extremely high levels on Monday following...
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan review bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reviewed the current state of Pakistan-Turkiye relations...
CM Sindh reviews preparations for potential super flood
SUKKUR: Chief Minister (CM) Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, on Sunday, reviewed the preparations for a potential super flood and was briefed on the emergency plan...
JI ‘Huqooq-e-Karachi March’ in leadership of Munam Zafar Khan to be held today at CM house
Karachi: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi (Huqooq-e-Karachi March) Karachi Rights March at Chief Minister house will be held today. The march will be started from Karachi Press...
Flooding continues to inundate vast areas of Punjab as 33 lost lives
LAHORE: As many as 33 people have lost their lives, as severe flooding continues to inundate vast areas of Punjab, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)...
Heavy rain in Multan, rain emergency imposed
MULTAN: Heavy rainfall continues in Multan city and its surrounding areas. Government imposed rain emergency. Due to the downpour, areas like Tipu Sultan Colony, Hassan...
In a retaliatory operation, three terrorists neutralized, officials confirmed.
KOHAT: 3 terrorist eliminated by forces as the province has been grappling with a rise in terrorist attacks, with law enforcement agencies frequently targeted. Earlier...
ATC Lahore handed down 20-year prison sentence to an Indian terrorist, Usman alias
LAHORE: Usman, a former Indian citizen, is now holding Afghan nationality. He was arrested after the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lahore launched an investigation in...
The World Bank agree $20 billion loan to Pakistan at a highly concessional interest rate
ISLAMABAD: The world Bank agreed loan of $20 billion to Pakistan, The funds will be allocated across six key sectors, with an emphasis on climate...
Farhan Ghani, others released after complainant withdraws allegations
KARACHI: Farhan Ghani, the Chairman of Chanesar Town and brother of Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani, along with two others, were released on Saturday after the...
Sindh on alert as flood Threat looms over 1.6 million people
KARACHI: The government of Sindh is sounding the alarm over the possible threat of flooding, with up to 1.6 million people in 1,657 villages at...
Lahore hits by heavy downpour
LAHORE: The Punjab capital city was hit by a heavy downpour on Saturday, causing widespread disruptions across the city. A two-hour spell of intense rain...
PM Shehbaz departs for Tianjin, China, to participate in the 25th SCO Summit.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday left for Tianjin on an official visit to China, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister...
U.S. denies visas to Palestinian authority representatives for UN general assembly
WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will not grant visas to Palestinian Authority representatives to participate in next month’s United Nations General Assembly...
Pakistan defeats Afghanistan by 39 runs
SHARJAH: In the opening match of the tri-nation T20 series, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs. The event, held in Sharjah, saw Pakistan winning the...
Germany’s New Consul General Thomas Eberhard Assumes Charge in Karachi
KARACHI: Germany’s new Consul General, Thomas Eberhard Schlesie, has officially taken charge of his position in Following his appointment, Consul General Schlesie began engaging with...
Pakistan Sets Afghanistan a Target of 183 Runs
SHARJAH: In the opening match of the tri-nation T20 series, Pakistan has set Afghanistan a target of 183 runs to win. The match, being played...