Heavy Rainfall Begins in Various Areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rainfall has started in various parts of Karachi. The outskirts of Karachi, including Kothur, Gadap, and surrounding areas, are experiencing rain.Rain is ongoing...
Sindh High Court Declares NAB Inquiry Against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh as Unlawful
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has declared the NAB inquiry against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh, Iqbal Memon, regarding his parole release as null and...
Lahore airport will remain partially closed from July 1
LAHORE: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore will remain closed daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM between...
Moon for Muharram-ul-Haram sighted in Pakistan
QUETTA: The moon of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, the Day of Ashura will be observed on Sunday, July 6. A meeting...
Khawaja Asif Highlights Non-Politicisation of Terrorism at SCO Summit
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized on Thursday that terrorism remains a universal challenge that should not be exploited for political purposes during the...
KP police obtains anti-drone technology to control terror activity
PESHAWAR: The police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art anti-drone technology aimed at countering aerial threats linked to terrorism, official sources...
Federal cabinet approves finance bill 2025-2026
Islamabad: Federal cabinet on Thursday approved a finance bill 2025-2026. The Federal cabinet meeting in the chair of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the finance...
NA passes budget for FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 According to the detail, The national Assembly has passed the federal budget...
United Nations Population Fund representative calls on Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: A representative of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Dr. Luay Shabaneh on Thursday called on Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal at...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1335 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1335 per tola to 356,000 in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate...
India refuses to sign SCO statement after members only condemn terrorism in Balochistan
Shanghai: India on Thursday refused to sign a joint statement put before members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a regional bloc, saying it was...
Iran achieved victory over Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Iran achieved victory over Israel as he made first made his first public statement on Thursday after...
India defeat Pakistan at 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship in Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP):Pakistan’s squash team clinched silver medal at the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2025 in Sarawak, Malaysia on Thursday. According to information...
PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard work and dedication in...
Final of 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship to be played b/w Pakistan, India today
Kuala Lumpur: Final of second Asian Doubles Squash Championship will be played between Pakistan and India in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Pakistan secured a spot...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
Interior Ministry decides to consult provinces for suspension of mobile, internet services during Muharram
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi led huddle decided to consult provinces for suspension of mobile phone or internet services during Muharram-ul-Haram . The meeting reviewed...
Federal cabinet meeting underway to approve 2025-2026 finance bill
Islamabad: Meeting of the federal cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The federal cabinet is reviewing and approving...
China hosts SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao
Qingdao: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia and other SCO countries for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday...
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting to be held today for sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent
Quetta: A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned in Quetta on June 26 (Thursday) for the sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent....
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls on Antonio Guterres in New York
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York in his capacity...
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 26 June every...
Cabinet meeting called today to approve Finance bill
Islamabad: The federal cabinet will hold a crucial meeting Thursdat, today to review and approve the new Finance Amendment Bill for the upcoming fiscal year....
Iran FM spokesman says nuclear sites ‘badly damaged’ in strikes
Tehran: Iran’s nuclear facilities were “badly damaged” in US and Israeli strikes during the 12-day war with Israel, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told Al...
Trump says US will hold talks with Iran ‘next week’
The Hague: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would hold talks with Iran next week, with a possible agreement on the table...
Talks with US regarding trade, reciprocal tariffs to conclude next week
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have decided to conclude trade talks focused on reciprocal tariffs next week after a virtual meeting between Finance Minister...
Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
Donald Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as ‘An Exceptional and Inspiring
THE HAGUE: U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him “an exceptional human being and an inspiring personality” during a...
Legendary singer Michael Jackson remembered on his death anniversary
Hollywood: Renowned American singer Michael Jackson was being remembered on his 16th death anniversary today (Wednesday). Known as the undisputed “King of Pop”, Jackson revolutionised...
Trump says ‘great progress being made on Gaza’
Hague: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed that “great progress” was being made to bring an end to the conflict between Israel...
SA approves Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year
KIarachi: The Sindh Assembly has approved Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year along with a supplementary budget of 156.06 billion Rupees for the...
Governor Sindh challenges SHC verdict regarding acting governor in SC
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Wednesday challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision regarding the acting governor in the Supreme Court. The Barrister Abid...
Pillion riding banned on 9th, 10th Moharram in Sindh
Karachi: The Sindh government on Wednesday imposed pillion riding ban on Ashura days of 9th and 10th Muharram. The provincial government has also issued a...
NEPRA approves Rs 1.50 reduction in basic electricity tariff for current financial year
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a reduction in a basic tariff of the electricity by Rs 1.50 for the...
Pakistan’s T20I tour of Bangladesh schedule announced
LAHORE: A three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will run from July 20 to 24, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday. According...
International Day of the Seafarer being observed today
Islamabad: The International Day of the Seafarer is being observed today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to recognize the challenging and indispensable role of seafarers in...
IA, SIU arrest four RAW agents during joint operation in Karachi
Karachi: An Intelligence agency and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in their joint operation caught four alleged operatives of India’s intelligence agency, RAW from Quaidabad area...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...
Funeral prayer of Major Moiz Abbas Shah offered at Chaklala Garrison
RAWALPINDI:The funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed who embraced martyrdom in an operation while bravely fighting against Indian sponsored Fitna al Khawarij...
Rs12 billion approved for transforamtion of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the approval of Rs12 billion for the transformation of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard into...
Gold prices up by Rs 300 per tola
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.300 and was traded at Rs.354,665 on Wednesday , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Iran Parliament approves bill to halt cooperation with IAEA
Tehran: Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran’s Nournews reported. This development has been confirmed by parliamentary spokesman...
First Muslim wins New York City Democratic mayoral primary
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani was poised to win New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in a surprising upset over former New York governor Andrew Cuomo....
NSA attends 20th meeting of SCO in Beijing
Beijing:National Security Advisor (NSA)National Security Adviser and Inter-Service Intelligence Chief, Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik attended the 20th meeting of the secretaries of the Security...
Agriculture is backbone of country’s economy, reforms in this sector to substantially increase produce: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said sustainable reforms in the agriculture sector will further boost the country’s economy. He was chairing a review...
Roadside bomb kills four in Parachinar
Parachinar: A roadside bomb blast killed as many as four people and same numbers of injured on Wednesday in the Sharamkhel area of Pewar, Parachinar,...
Bahrain defeats Pakistan 3-1 to clinch AVC men’s volleyball nations Cup title
MANAMA: Bahrain secured 3=1 victory over the Pakistan volleyball team to clinch gold in the AVC Nation Cup being played in Manama. Pakistan started with...
PM Shehbaz Praises Bilawal, Team for Successfully Highlighting Pakistan’s Narrative on Global Stage
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his team for their impactful diplomatic efforts during...
Explosions erupt in Tehran following Trump’s Urgent Call for Israel to halt strikes amid Ceasefire Efforts
WEB DESK: Reports of explosions echoed through Tehran on Tuesday, amid Israeli airstrikes, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Israel had halted its offensive...
Filmmaker Yasir nawaz’s brother passes away
KARACHI: Renowned actor and filmmaker Yasir Nawaz shared the sad news of his brother Waqar Nawaz’s demise on Tuesday. Through a heartfelt message on social...