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...
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif refutes rumours of stepping down from the ministry
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday refuted rumours circulating on social media that he had stepped down from his position following a controversy. Asif...
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...
Use of baajas’banned ahead of Independence day
Islamabad: Authorities in Islamabad have imposed a ban on the sale and use of ‘baajas’ in the federal capital ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day on...
Pakistan ODI series with West Indies to kick start from tomorrow
Trinidad: First one-day international of three-match series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad on Friday. The match will...
Kamal reaffirms Govt’s commitment to eradicate counterfeit medicines in country.
Islamabad: Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to eradicate counterfeit medicines in the country. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he said...
India exporters say 50pc Trump levy severe setback
New Dehli::Indian exporters warned that additional US tariffs risked making businesses “not viable” after President Donald Trump ordered steeper levies on Indian goods over New...
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...
Modi to visit China after seven years amid rising US tensions
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China for the first time in more than seven years, signaling a potential easing...
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...
Baluchistan’s mobile internet suspended amid security concerns
QUETTA: Mobile internet services have been halted across Baluchistan, including the provincial capital Quetta, due to escalating security threats, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities announced...
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...
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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...
Cockroaches found on Air India flight
New Dehli: Air India said two of its passengers, who were travelling in a San Francisco-Mumbai flight, were relocated after they complained about the presence...
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...
Another polio case surfaces in Laki Marwat brings this year tally to 12
Peshawar: A new case of polio has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which has brought the this year tally to 12. The KP health Ministry confirmed...
Milestone achieved in registration of new companies as SECP registered record 4,065 companies
Islamabad: A milestone has achieved in the registration of new companies as the record of May 2025 has broken. The Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan...
30th death anniversary of iconic film actress Nadra being observed today
Web Desk: 30th death anniversary of iconic film actress Nadra is being observed today (Wednesday). Nadra was born in Lahore in 1968. She made her...
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,...
Grand Pakistan Independence Day celebration to be held in Dubai on August 10
Dubai: A grand celebration to mark Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day will be held at Expo City Dubai on Sunday. The mega cultural event, titled “Jashn-e-Azaadi...
Pakistan, UAE to establish Pakistan Mart in Dubai
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have decided to establish Pakistan Mart in Dubai to enhance global footprint of Pakistani export products. The initiative...
Pakistan players T-20I rankings in ICC improve after West Indies series win
DUBAI: Pakistan’s cricketers’ ICC T20I rankings surged after a strong showing in their recent three-match series against the West Indies. Middle-order batter Hassan Nawaz climbed...
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...
NASA to build nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030
US space agency Nasa will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media. It is part of...
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...
DG ISPR denies rumours that Field Marshall plans to become President, calling them baseless
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has firmly denied the swirling rumours that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to become the...
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...
Pakistan calls for urgent global action to end brutal war in Gaza
Web Desk: Pakistan has urged the international community to act now to end Israel’s brutal and illegal war in Gaza. At the UN Security Council...
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...
Bangladesh’s Interim leader announces general elections for February 2026
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, today announced that general elections will be held in February 2026, marking the completion of one year since the...
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...
Mudslide engulfs Indian village, at least 4 dead, over 50 missing
Bhararisen: Surging floodwaters and a torrent of mud swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing at least four people...
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,...
Get vital document of Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA swiftly
Karachi : The Family Registration Certificate (FRC) issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is a vital document that contains detailed information about...
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...
33rd joint meeting of SBP and SECP held to consult on financial stability
Islamabad: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed on Tuesday visited the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) head office in Islamabad. A 33rd...