Sindh orders Karachi private school to withdraw unapproved fee increase
KARACHI: The Sindh government has directed a private school in Karachi to immediately roll back tuition fee increases imposed during the summer vacation, declaring the...
JCP announces schedule for High Court Judges shortlisted candidate’s interviews
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Judicial Commission (JCP) has announced the timetable for interviews of shortlisted candidates vying for judgeships in various High Courts. The interview sessions for...
Foreign woman alleging assault by female police officers
ISLAMABAD: July 10: A widely circulated video on social media depicts a foreign woman alleging she was assaulted by female police officers at Islamabad’s Kohsar...
Karachi: Hamza’s brothers granted four-day physical remand as main suspect’s associates in Wali case detained
KARACHI, July 10: A judicial magistrate has authorized a four-day physical detention of the two brothers of Hamza, the primary suspect in the tragic case...
Gold rate drops by Rs.1400 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.1400 per tola to Rs. 432,436 in Pakistan. As per All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA),...
Sindh govt establishes 5 member inquiry panel to probe clash among students
KARACHI: The Sindh government has established a five-member inquiry panel to probe the recent violent confrontation between two student factions at the University of Karachi,...
World Bank approves $375.9 million for pakistan’s Grid Modernization Initiative
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has sanctioned a $375.9 million project aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s electricity transmission network, the bank announced through an official statement. This...
LHC orders FIR against CCD officials over fake report in Court
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the District Police Officer (DPO) of Okara to file a First Information Report (FIR) against officials of...
Banned action committee’s armed elements disrupt life in Rawalakot
RAWALAKOT: The life of residents in Rawalakot and nearby areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been severely affected by armed factions of the outlawed...
Riaz Ali Chandio, Relative of Umme Rubab Chandio, Killed in Dadu
DADU: Riaz Ali Chandio, a close family member and adviser to Umme Rubab Chandio—who gained prominence for her involvement in the high-profile Mehar triple murder...
Operation Shaban: 75 militants eliminated in Balochistan security campaign
QUETTA: Since July 5, security authorities have neutralized at least 75 militants linked to Indian-backed organizations Fitna Al Khwarij (FAK) and Fitna Al-Hindustan (FAH) across...
Severe flooding, landslides leave 450,000 marooned in Bangladesh’s Chittagong
CHITTAGONG: Torrential rainfall and widespread landslides have triggered a humanitarian emergency in Bangladesh’s Chittagong district, where nearly 450,000 people have been stranded by severe flooding....
Weekly inflation report: Fuel, LPG and Sugar prices decline despite rise in essential food items
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released its latest weekly inflation report, showing a mixed trend in the prices of essential commodities, with...
Karachi raises flour prices as new official rates take effect
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has increased official flour prices across the city, issuing a new notification that revises wholesale and retail rates for various categories...
PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to strong UN leadership
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the United Nations, emphasizing the organization’s indispensable role in addressing global challenges and promoting...
Pakistan, Qatar intensify diplomacy to rescue fragile US-Iran peace process
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Qatar and other regional mediators have stepped up diplomatic efforts to prevent the collapse of the fragile US-Iran peace process after renewed military...
Tragic fire at Chinese shoe factory claims 28 lives, rescue operations underway
WEB DESK: A devastating fire broke out at a shoe manufacturing plant in eastern China on Thursday, resulting in at least 28 fatalities, according to...
Lahore: 10-year-old girl found dead in tuition center restroom
LAHORE: In a distressing incident in Lahore’s Ichhra area, the body of a 10-year-old girl named Naima was discovered inside the restroom of a private...
Gilani emphasizes Pakistan’s strong friendship with Croatia
ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad today, Croatian Foreign Minister Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman paid a courtesy call on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. Welcoming the Croatian...
Potential alzheimer’s treatment shows ability to repair brain cell DNA
WEB DESK: Researchers may have uncovered a promising new strategy to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by enhancing the ability of brain cells to...
Pakistan Navy successfully rescues entire crew of sinking dhow, ISPR confirms
RAWALPINDI: In a prompt and coordinated effort, the Pakistan Navy, in collaboration with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), has rescued all 20 crew members...
Shapoor Zadran laid to rest in Kabul, tributes pour In from Cricket Community
KABUL: Afghanistan’s former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday after battling a long illness, was laid to rest in...
BNP leader Akhtar Mengal returns all salaries, allowances to Parliament
QUETTA: Sardar Akhtar Mengal, head of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), has voluntarily handed back all payments received as a Member of the National Assembly...
PM Shehbaz appreciates overseas Pakistanis for sending $41.6 billion in remittances
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his gratitude to overseas Pakistanis for contributing $41.6 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2025–26. In...
PM leads Apex committee meeting in Quetta to assess Balochistan’s security situation
QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee under the National Action Plan (NAP) in Quetta on Thursday to evaluate...
Prime suspect sentenced to death in Mureed Abbas murder case
KARACHI: An additional district and sessions court on Thursday handed down a death sentence to the main accused, Atif Zaman, in connection with the 2019...
Pakistan’s FY2025-26 remittances climb to record $41.6bn as freelancer earnings
KARACHI: Pakistan received $41.6 billion in workers’ remittances during the fiscal year 2025-26, marking an 8.6% increase from the $38.3 billion recorded in the previous...
Gold jumps Rs3,600 Per tola in Pakistan as US-Iran tensions
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan posted a strong increase on Thursday as renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran drove investors toward safe-haven...
Tanveer Ilyas set to part ways with PPP amid AJK ticket dispute
AJ.KASHMIR: Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas is reportedly preparing to quit the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) following disagreements over the...
Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait as conflict with Washington escalates
TEHRAN: Iran and the United States exchanged fresh military strikes for a second consecutive day on Thursday, with Tehran launching missile and drone attacks on...
Over 2,100 Kashmiris killed in IIOJK since Burhan Wani’s martyrdom
IIOJK: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian forces have reportedly killed 2,108 Kashmiris, including 46 women, since the controversial killing of youth...
CDF Munir vows to eradicate cross-border terrorism with unwavering strength
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to completely eliminate terrorism...
Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt’s first wedding photo revealed: A Closer Look
WEB DESK: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner Gauri Spratt, and fans are thrilled to see their first...
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim to have targeted 85 U.S. military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain
WEB DESK: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced on Wednesday that they launched a coordinated missile and drone attack, striking 85 American military installations across Kuwait...
U.S. Imposes new sanctions on Iran over oil sales
WASHINGTON: The United States has re-imposed sanctions on Iran’s oil exports. According to foreign media reports, the U.S. blamed Iran for targeting commercial ships in...
Pakistan Navy, PMSA recover wreckage of missing cargo plane near Ormara Coast
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) successfully found the wreckage of the cargo aircraft that disappeared late Tuesday, approximately 53 nautical...
Family of missing K2 cargo Engineer awaits news as search efforts continue
KARACHI: The family of an engineer aboard the missing K2 Cargo Airways flight has appealed for updates as search efforts continue for the aircraft that...
US, Canada, Europe crack down on Indian crime networks; 24 arrested, 37 indicted
WASHINGTON: Law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe have launched a major crackdown on Indian organized crime networks, resulting in the arrest...
Trump warns of fresh military action against Iran after overnight strikes
ANKARA: U.S. President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran was effectively “over,” adding that he no longer wanted to negotiate with...
PSX drops 4626 points amid restart of US-Iran war
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) registered decline on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. At the...
Senate panel recommends reopening Mazar-e-Quaid, calls for better security measures
KARACHI: A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage has proposed reopening Mazar-e-Quaid to the public while urging authorities to strengthen security and...
JCP schedules High Court Additional Judges Interviews for July 13–17
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will conduct interviews for candidates seeking appointment as additional judges to the country’s high courts from July 13...
Gold prices drop by Rs4,700 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, mirroring losses in the international bullion market. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
19 Militants eliminated, 11 security personnel martyred in Balochistan operation
QUETTA: Security forces killed 19 suspected militants while 11 soldiers were martyred during an intelligence-based operation conducted along the N-25 highway in Balochistan, according to...
ISPR: Three major terror incidents hit Balochistan in four days
RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday briefed the media on the security situation in Balochistan, saying the province had...
Punjab launches new interest-free housing loans for repairs, extra floors
LAHORE: The Punjab government has expanded its Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing programme by introducing two new interest-free loan options aimed at helping families improve...
Pakistan in talks with Saudi Arabia to convert $5bn deposit into investment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia to convert its existing $5 billion deposit into long-term investment as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s economy...
Sindh Introduces mandatory third-party vehicle insurance with Rs700,000 accident compensation
KARACHI: The Sindh government has launched a compulsory third-party motor insurance system, ensuring financial compensation of up to Rs700,000 for families of people killed in...
Trump declares Iran memorandum ‘Finished’ as US escalates military action
ANKARA: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict was effectively “finished,” saying he...
KP announces Rs126 million relief aid for minority families impacted by terrorism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has approved a relief package totaling Rs126 million to support minority families affected by acts of terrorism. The decision...