PM for action plan to achieve $30 billion IT exports target in coming years
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciating the achievement of the previous year’s IT export target of $3.8 billion by the Ministry of Information...
PSX reaches highest level in history of 146000 in morning session gaining nearly 700 points
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on last day of business week reached at the highest level of 146,000 in the history as it gained...
67th martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider being commemorated today
Rawalpindi: The 67th martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty while courageously engaging the enemy in...
1st ODI between Pakistan and West Indies to be played today
Trinidad: First one-day international of three-match series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad today. The match will start...
PTI declares boycott of upcoming by-elections
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Thursday announced it would boycott the by-elections to be held on the seats that fell vacant after the disqualification of...
Pakistan cricket board suspends Haider Ali
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Haider Ali, the national team batsman. According to PCB, Haider Ali is currently involved in an investigation...
Veteran actor Anwar Ali hospitalized in Lahore for health Issues
LAHORE: Renowned actor Anwar Ali, aged 71, is currently receiving treatment at a private medical facility in Lahore due to serious health concerns. Sources reveal...
Gold price surge by Rs.2900 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold across the country has continued to rise for the second consecutive day. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry...
Trade agreement with US to enhance Pakistan’s export potential: Bilal Azhar
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that the newly signed trade agreement with the United States is set to bolster Pakistan’s exports and...
Public holiday declared for August 9 in honor of hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Urs
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared Saturday, August 9, a public holiday to commemorate the 282nd annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint, Hazrat Shah...
PM Shehbaz calls for a Unified National Strategy to tackle population growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive national policy to address the challenges posed by Pakistan’s increasing population, which...
NAB Initiates Auction of Bahria Town Properties
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has commenced the auction process for several prominent properties owned by real estate magnate Malik Riaz. As per a...
NEPRA announces reduction in electricity prices in monthly, quarterly adjustments
ISLAMABAD: NEPRA has announced a reduction in electricity prices in the monthly and quarterly adjustments. The authority approved a decrease of 1.89 rupees per unit...
Building partially collapses after massive fire breaks out in Landhi factory
Karachi: A massive fire broke out in a factory located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering a partial building collapse and spreading...
Two killed, 15 injured in bomb blast targeting police vehicle in Wana, KP
Wana: At least two people were killed while 15 others were injured in a bomb blast targeting a police vehicle in the Wana tehsil of...
Govt announces three- phase plan to privatize SOEs wthin three year including PIA
Islamaba: The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to privatize 24 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), starting with 10 major institutions — including Pakistan International Airlines...
Field Marshall Asim Munir to visit USA this week: Foreign Media
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will visit the United States of America this week, marking his second visit in less...
PSX bullish trend continues as it crosses another psychological barrier of 146,000
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish trend on Thursday, crossed another psychological barrier of 146,000 by gaining 992 points during mid day...
Israeli military opposes expansion of Gaza war, Increasing Pressure on Netanyahu
JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encountered opposition from the military leadership during a tense three-hour meeting over his plan to seize remaining parts of...
Hizbollah slams Lebanon’s cabinet decision to disarm it
BEIRUT: Hezbollah has strongly opposed Lebanon’s cabinet decision to disarm the group, declaring it a “grave sin” and stating it will treat the decision as...
Azam Swati halted at airport, despite court clearance
PESHAWAR: Senator Azam Swati of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was prevented from departing for Dubai at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar on Wednesday morning, even...
Three soldiers killed in IED explosion in Mastung, with One as the Major
Mastung: Three Pakistani security officials including a Najor rank office embraced martyrdom when their vehicle was targeted by the terrorists with an improvised explosive device...
five soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia
SAVANNAH: The Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia said, five soldiers were shot and the base was locked down due to an active shooter As per...
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Military Helicopter Crash in Ghana, 9 People Killed Including Minister of Defense
WEB DESK: Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people,...
Gold price hike by Rs.1300 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold per tola has increased across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the price of...
PHC halted ECP from taking any action against Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub
PESHAWAR: The court issued a reserved verdict on petitions challenging the disqualification decisions of Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub. It ordered the Election Commission to...
Singer Aima Baig wedlock to Zain Ahmed, officially announced
WEB DESK: Pakistani pop sensation Aima Baig has confirmed her marriage to Zain Ahmed- the creative director and co-founder of fashion label ‘Rastah’ As per...
PSX marks history by crossing 1,45000 after gaining 2070 points today
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continuing its bullish streak set a history on Wednesday by crossing two psychological barriers ended on historic high of 1,...
PM directs to improve healthcare system in Islamabad
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the officials concerned to devise strategy for improving primary and secondary healthcare system in Islamabad to reduce...
Khawaja Asif alleges bureaucracy of buying assets in Portugal allegedly earned through corruption
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has leveled serious allegations against Pakistan’s bureaucracy that more than half of them have purchased properties in Portugal and are...
Terrorists attacks FC vehicle martyring 4 personnel in KP’s Karak
Karak: Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred when unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle in the Gurguri police station limits, located in the Amankot Toway...
74 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli attacks
GAZA: The relentless Israeli military operations in Gaza show no signs of abating, as troops launched further strikes across various parts of the territory, resulting...
Sindh Governor refuses to grant relief to K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi in harassment case
KARACHI: On Tuesday, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori declined to provide interim relief to Moonis Alvi, CEO of K-Electric, in connection with a workplace harassment...
UK announces fully funded chevening scholarships for pakistani applicants
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has announced the opening of applications for its prestigious Chevening Scholarships, which provide full financial support for Pakistani mid-career professionals to...
NDMA issues weather warning for heavy rain, flooding in the coming days
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across several regions over the next week, particularly...
Malik Riaz announces halting of Bahria town operations across the country owing to govt pressures
Islamabad: Chairman of Bahria Town, Malik Riaz, has announced halting of Bahria Town operations across Pakistan due to continuing pressure from government institutions and freezing...
PTA Issues advisory against illegal online content, scam messages
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in disseminating unlawful content via social media and digital platforms. In...
Gilgit-Baltistan flood victims still await road reopening after five days
G.BALTISTAN: The important Gilgit-Chitral route remains closed five days after floodwaters submerged it in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Since June,...
Punjab Cabinet Approves Immediate Construction of 3,000 Flats for Industrial Workers
LAHORE: During the 28th meeting of Punjab’s provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a comprehensive 130-point agenda was approved, including significant initiatives to...
Gold price decrease by Rs.1500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.1500 per tola across the country. As per All Pakistan Gems and jewellers associations, The rate of gold...
National Assembly passes kashmir resolution, no compromise on Kashmir rights
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly passed a resolution with complete consensus, reaffirming that the nation will steadfastly uphold the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination as enshrined in...
Local manufacturing of vaccines, its uninterrupted provision to children are priority of Govt: Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that manufacturing of local vaccines and uninterrupted provision of the vaccines to the children...
ECP declares Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, Zartaj, Hamid Raza others disqualify from their posts
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf key leaders including opposition leader in the National Assembly (NA) Omar Ayub...
PSX crosses psychological barrier of 143,000 today after gaining 984 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday achieved another milestone as it crossed psychological barrier The brouse closed at at the historic high of 143,037...
PM satisfied with tax-to-GDP rise from FBR reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio resulting from reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue. Chairing a...
PTI to launch its movement today for release of Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Amid claims of a crackdown by the government, the PTI will launch its movement for the release of party founder Imran Khan and other...
FO rejects claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in Ukraine conflict after statement by Zelensky
Islamabad: The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday rejected claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in the Ukraine conflict after a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir being observed today
Web Desk: Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir is being observed on Tuesday to express support for the Kashmiri people’s right to freedom and protest against India’s illegal and...
Opposition calls SC to take suo-motu Notice on sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Constitution Protection Movement has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, demanding a suo-motu notice on the sugar crisis and...
Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...