I was tortured, beaten and starved by Israel: Greta Thunberg
WEB DESK: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities following her arrest aboard an aid flotilla attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza....
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov.
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov. 25, according to an official notification “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian...
Indian refiners to move away from Russian oil, sources say
Web Desk: Certain Indian oil refiners are reportedly preparing to scale back their imports of Russian crude following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that India...
Security forces kill 34 terrorists in KP: ISPR
Islamabad: Pakistan’s security forces have eliminated 34 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed extremist group “Khawarij” during operations conducted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s...
UN report reveals evidence of the presence of Taliban in Afghanistan.
Web desk: A recent UN report has highlighted evidence of the Taliban’s continued presence in Afghanistan, alongside the activities of Fitna al-Khawarij and al-Qaeda. In...
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 strikes Indonesia.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Papua province in Indonesia on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported....
Gold price surges by Rs 1,900 to Rs 442,800 per tola
Islamabad: Gold prices are soaring to unprecedented levels both domestically and globally, with Pakistan witnessing a historic high in gold rates. In today’s market, the...
PM chairs federal cabinet meeting, resolve to root out terrorism
Islamabad: A significant meeting of the federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, was held to extensively discuss national and international matters. During the...
Pakistan secures second spot in WTC standings
Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test, climbing to 2nd in WTC standings with 100% PCT....
Prime Minister approves reduction in petroleum product prices
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has approved a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Following the Prime Minister’s approval, an official notification has also been...
Balochistan govt approves Integration of Levies Force into Police in six divisions
QUETTA: The Balochistan provincial government has given the green light to merge the Levies Force with the police across six divisions in the province, as...
Elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afredi, to meet Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: The newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afredi, has decided to meet the founder of PTI, Imran Khan. Sohail Afredi will visit...
Pakistan’s Passport Ranked Fourth weakest globally for fifth consecutive Year
WEB DESK: For the fifth year in a row, Pakistan’s passport has been ranked as the fourth least powerful in the world, according to the...
PM meets President, discussed matters of national significance
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have met to President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the matters of national significance. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime...
SC constitutional bench affirms authority to hear 26th amendment case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Wednesday confirmed its authority to hear the case pertaining to the 26th Constitutional Amendment, with Justice Muhammad Ali...
Governor Kundi swears in Sohail Afridi as KP Chief Minister
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a ceremony held at the Governor House, where the Governor administered...
Dengue outbreak continues to widen in Punjab
LAHORE: Health officials report 42 new dengue infections within the last 24 hours, signaling a continued rise in cases across Punjab. The most affected areas...
President Zardari calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir, discussed Afghanistan situation, national security
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during which they discussed the situation in Afghanistan and matters of internal and...
Pakistan announces 48-Hour ceasefire at Afghanistan’s request
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to implement a ceasefire following a request from the Afghan Taliban. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Afghan Taliban...
Pakistan Army conducts targeted precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar: state media
Isalamabad: The Pakistani armed forces carried out precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province amidst ongoing border tensions between the two countries, as reported by state...
President, PM denounce cross-border attack originating from Afghan territory.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed strong condemnation of the unprovoked cross-border attacks on Pakistani border posts originating...
Afghan Taliban government’s false claim of capturing Pakistan Army tanks exposed
Islamabad: Claims made by the Afghan Taliban government’s spokesman about capturing Pakistan Army tanks have been proven false. Security sources reveal that the Afghan Taliban...
Gold is on fire again as rates surge by Rs5,800 per tola
Karachi: Gold prices have reached new unprecedented levels as the upward surge shows no signs of slowing down. In the international bullion market on Wednesday,...
Pakistan Army Rejects India’s “Operation Sindoor” Narrative
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed concern over India’s provocative rhetoric and warned that any act of aggression will be dealt with a swift, resolute and intense...
Pakistan beat South Africa in Lahore thriller
Nauman Ali shines with 10 wickets...
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement
WEB DESK: The IMF on Wednesday said it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and...
Pakistan repel attack along Balochistan border, 15-20 Afghan Taliban killed: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani forces killed around 15 to 20 Afghan Taliban and terrorists while foiling their coordinated attacks at four different locations early in the morning...
Former Sindh assembly speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away in Karachi
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) figure and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, has passed away at a private hospital in...
Sindh govt grants Two-Day holiday for Hindu community in celebration of Diwali
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a two-day public holiday in honor of Diwali, one of the most revered festivals for the Hindu community in...
Pakistan secures seat on UN Human Rights Council with Wide Support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 period, winning by a substantial majority and...
Pakistan responds to ‘Unprovoked’ fire by afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border
ISLAMABAD: Fighting erupted once again on Tuesday night near the Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official reports. State media indicated that Pakistani forces...
NEPRA approves small Increase in electricity rates for All of Pakistan, Including Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a minor rise of Rs0.08 per unit in electricity charges nationwide, including Karachi, as part...
GITEX 2025 features the World’s fastest supercomputer on display
DUBAI: During GITEX 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled one of its flagship innovations—the Cray supercomputing platforms equipped with an advanced 100% fanless direct liquid...
KP governor pledges to uphold constitutional responsibilities following court directive
KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that he never refused to administer the oath and will fully perform his constitutional duties....
FinMin Aurangzeb expects staff level agreement on $1.2 Billion IMF disbursement this week
WASHINGTON: Pakistan is on the verge of finalizing a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb....
Sindh Govt Introduces digital attendance tracking system for students
KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced a new digital system for tracking student attendance and addressing related issues across the province. This initiative was announced...
PHC urges governor to immediately administer oath to Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued a verdict on Tuesday regarding the swearing-in of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s newly elected Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi. The court...
Details of cash, valuables seized during Punjab Police raid on Saad Rizvi’s Home revealed
LAHORE: Punjab Police have provided a detailed account of the valuables and cash recovered following a raid on the residence of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reaffirms solidarity with Palestinians, highlights Key developments in Sindh
KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), expressed unwavering support for the people of Gaza and Palestine during a rally in...
Israel opens fire on ‘suspects’ in Gaza, as cracks appear in ceasefire deal
WEB DESK: At least six Palestinians have been killed after Israeli forces opened fire on what it described as “several suspects” in Gaza, according to...
October 2025 petrol price forecast reveals Good News
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to lower petroleum prices in its upcoming bi-weekly review for October 2025. Petrol prices are anticipated to decrease by...
Trump anticipates progress on a Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement during the ASEAN summit.
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Malaysia on October 26, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. He expressed optimism about...
PM vows to make Pakistan a Polio free Country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on an anti-polio team in Matta area of Swat. He conveyed deep grief...
Saad Rizvi, TLP Leaders booked in terrorism cases
ISLAMABAD: The leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Saad Rizvi, along with key party officials, has been implicated following violent protests and clashes in Muridke that...
Azad Kashmir Information Minister resigns
MUZAFFARABAD: Mazhar Saeed Shah, the Information Minister of Azad Kashmir, has stepped down from his role. The announcement came during a press conference in Muzaffarabad,...
Violent TLP Protest in Muridke , Clashes with Law Enforcement Agencies
Lahore: The case of violent protests involving the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Muridke, along with the attack on law enforcement agencies, has raised serious concerns...
Punjab Assembly approves local government bill 2025 amid opposition outcry
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly approved the Local Government Bill 2025 on Monday, despite persistent protests and disruptions from opposition members. All proposed amendments from the...
PTCL warns of nationwide connectivity issues tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial disruptions on October 14. Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial...
JUI Chief, PML-N leaders agree to challenge KP CM election in court
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman and discussed the political...
Private Hajj scheme bookings to close at midnight on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Booking for Hajj 2025-26 will be closed at midnight on Friday, Only five days remain to book under the Private Hajj Scheme, as bookings...