Pakistan, 13 Nations denounce US envoy’s remarks backing Israeli territorial expansion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joined 13 other countries in condemning remarks made by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, after he appeared to endorse the idea of...
Veteran poet Syed Salman Gilani passes away at 74
LAHORE: Naat reciter and religious speaker Syed Salman Gilani died on Saturday at the age of 74 after battling prolonged health complications, his family confirmed....
Pakistan launches targeted strikes on militant camps along Afghan border
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conducted intelligence-based, precision airstrikes on seven militant camps along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, targeting hideouts linked to Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK), its affiliates, and...
Global poll finds majority across 58 nations hold negative view of Netanyahu
WEB DESK: A recent international survey conducted by Gallup International Association shows that a majority of respondents in 58 countries have an unfavorable opinion of...
Sindh govt plans expansion of Bus fleet to strengthen Karachi’s transport system
KARACHI: In a move aimed at easing commuting challenges in the metropolis, the Sindh government has decided to add more buses to Karachi’s public transport...
SHC directs end to tanker system, orders pipeline water supply in Karachi
KARACHI: The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday emphasized that Karachi’s reliance on water tankers must come to an end, directing...
Gold price surge by Rs 7,100 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant rise on Saturday, February 21, 2026. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA)....
SC rules blocking CNIC to enforce court decree Is unlawful
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set aside a ruling of the Sindh High Court that had ordered the blocking of a citizen’s Computerised...
Pakistan reiterates oppose to expansion of permanent seats in UN security council
WEB DESK: Pakistan has once again rejected proposals to expand the category of permanent members in the UN Security Council (UNSC), warning that such a...
Two soldiers, including Lt Col, martyred in Bannu operation: ISPR
BANNU: Pakistan’s security forces killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bannu District, while two personnel including a lieutenant colonel were martyred after...
Syed Peer Muhammad Shah reappointed as DIG traffic Karachi
KARACHI: Just weeks after being transferred, Syed Peer Muhammad Shah has been reinstated as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Karachi, according to a notification issued...
Trump slams Supreme Court, announces fresh 10% global tariff
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reacted angrily after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that he does not have unilateral authority to impose...
Pak vs NZ: weather outlook ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 showdown
COLOMBO: Cricket fans are gearing up for an electrifying T20 World Cup Super Eight contest between Pakistan and New Zealand, scheduled for 6:30pm at the...
ATC approves bail to 30 JI workers in Karachi
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi has approved bail for 30 Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) members, each on surety bonds of Rs30,000. The bail applications were...
5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP
iSLAMABAD: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck parts of northern Pakistan on Friday, with tremors felt in the federal capital and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials...
Shehbaz affirms Pakistan to collaborate with Board of Peace on Gaza initiative
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States have committed to strengthening their bilateral trade, economic ties, and cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. This understanding was reached during...
PTI leadership rejects ‘Release Force’ proposal for Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: The senior leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) along with the Leader of the Opposition have collectively dismissed the idea of establishing a “release force”...
Pakistan’s poverty rate rises by 7% over seven years amid inflation, flood disasters
ISLAMABAD: After a hiatus of seven years, the Ministry of Planning has unveiled a new poverty assessment, revealing a concerning escalation in poverty across Pakistan....
President Zardari to address Parliament on March 2
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to summon a joint sitting of Parliament on March 2 to formally inaugurate the new parliamentary year. According to...
Young cricketer from KP captivates online audience with Steyn-Inspired pace
WEB DESK: An eight-year-old girl from Pakistan’s northwestern region has taken social media by storm after a video of her fiery bowling action went viral,...