First supermoon of 2026 to appear tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The first supermoon of the New Year 2026 will be visible tomorrow (Saturday). According to a spokesperson for SUPARCO, the supermoon is traditionally known...
Starlink to lower satellite orbits in 2026 to Improve space safety
WEB DESK: Starlink plans to adjust the altitude of its satellite fleet in 2026 by moving spacecraft currently operating at about 550 kilometers above Earth...
Karachi: teenage girl fatally wounded during police operation in Landhi
KARACHI: A 17-year-old girl lost her life after being hit by a stray bullet during an alleged police encounter with suspected robbers in Karachi’s Landhi...
PM approves 14-member caretaker cabinet for GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a 14-member caretaker cabinet for Gilgit-Baltistan, with the appointments finalized in coordination with the caretaker...
Naqvi praises sindh rangers’ role in Karachi’s improved security
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Sindh Rangers for their key role in restoring peace and stability in Karachi, as well as...
Pakistan sees sharp surge in terrorist violence in 2025: PIPS Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a significant escalation in terrorist violence during 2025, with attacks increasing by 34 percent, according to the latest Pakistan Security Report 2025...
ECP Issues show-cause notice to KP CM’s aide over false allegations on election forms
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has served a show-cause notice to Shafi Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and...
Pakistan, 7 other Muslim-majority nations issue joint statement on Gaza
Eight Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, expressed concern on Friday over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, worsened by harsh weather. They called for swift efforts to...
I&B Ministry India asks Dhurandhar makers to remove or mute word ‘Baloch’
WEB DESK: Indian audiences watching “Dhurandhar” in 2026 are now seeing a slightly altered version of the period spy thriller after pressure from the Baloch...
Gold prices in Pakistan see their first increase of 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp rise on Friday in both international and Pakistani markets after four consecutive sessions of increases. As reported by the...
Balochistan Launches Pink Bus Service for Women, Students
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has introduced Pink Bus Service for women and female students as part of its New Year initiatives to provide safe,...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WEB DESK: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States stands ready to intervene if Iran resorts to shooting or violently suppressing...
Karachi gets new Police Chief
KARACHI: The Sindh government has designated Azad Khan, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), as the new Karachi police chief....
PSX continues its remarkable upward trajectory, surpasses 179,000-point mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its remarkable upward momentum on Friday, bolstered by increasing investor optimism amidst signs of easing inflation within the...
Ambreen Jan appointed as PEMRA chairperson
ISLAMABAD: Ambreen Jan, former Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...
Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to One-China policy, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its strong ties with China, reiterating its commitment to the One-China policy and supporting China’s stance on Taiwan. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...
Australia’s first muslim cricketer Usman Khawaja announces retirement
WEB DESK: Usman Khawaja, notable as Australia’s first Muslim cricketer, has declared his retirement from international cricket. The veteran player revealed that the upcoming fifth...
Adil Raja, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, and Wajahat Saeed receive life imprisonment sentences
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced five individuals to multiple life terms in a landmark case addressing acts of digital terrorism targeting state institutions On May...
Daughter of Former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan Dies in Traffic Accident in US
WEB DESK: Dr. Faiqa Noor Khan, daughter of former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan, passed away in a car accident in Dinwiddie County, Virginia,...
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
WEB DESK: At least nine people have died, and over 200 have been hospitalized in Indore, central India, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated...