Pakistan, Turkey move to boost rice trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey have reached a mutual agreement to substantially enhance bilateral rice trade, emphasizing competitive pricing, increased export volumes, and stronger business relations...
Free local transport announced for Basant
LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized a free transport plan for Lahore’s Basant festivities, enabling citizens to travel without cost on Metro Buses, Orange Line...
Australian team arrives in Lahore for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan
WEB DESk: A 17-player Australian squad has touched down in Lahore for the T20 series against Pakistan. The first match of this much-anticipated series is...
Saudi Arabia won’t let airspace or land be used for strike on Iran, crown prince says
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a phone call with with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reported Saudi Press Agency, on Tuesday....
Gold and silver prices reach new peaks in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices skyrocketed to record highs in international and local markets on Wednesday, with gold per tola in Pakistan jumping by Rs21,100...
Gul Plaza fire; death toll rises to 74, DNA testing underway to confirm victims’ identities
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Gul Plaza has claimed 74 lives, leaving families in mourning as they gather the remains of their loved ones. With...
Heavy snowfall paralyzes life in KPK, Balochistan, GB and AJK
ISLAMABAD: Intermittent snowfall across several regions of the country has severely disrupted daily life, cutting off road links and restricting movement in numerous areas. Heavy...
One dead, one injured as racing cars hit motorcyclists in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A tragic late-night traffic accident near Jinnah Garden on a highway in Islamabad claimed the life of one individual and left another seriously injured....
Iran shuts airspace and initiates live-fire military exercises over Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Iran has released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) alerting to live-fire military drills near the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after US military forces...
LHC reviews petition challenging ban on social media access for children under 16
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has begun reviewing a petition challenging the proposed ban on social media usage for children under 16, emphasizing the...
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
WEB DESK: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday when his chartered aircraft crashed in flames. Visuals showed smoke rising from the wreckage...
Pakistan and Australia pursue enhanced collaboration in mining and gemstones.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, met with Australia’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Pakistan, Timothy Kane, to discuss opportunities for expanding bilateral...
Researchers Find 149M Login Credentials Exposed in Open Database
WEB DESK: A data leak has exposed usernames, passwords, and personal details of nearly 149 million users across Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, TikTok, Binance, and...
Sindh enforces strict fire safety regulations for private schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has enforced strict fire safety rules for private schools. The Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions mandates full adherence...
Supreme Court rules civil servants are not obligated to follow illegal orders
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that civil servants are not obligated to comply with illegal orders issued by the prime minister. Justice Hashim Kakar...
PM stresses expanding Pakistan-Myanmar cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of expanding cooperation in trade and economic engagement, education, culture, capacity-building, and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan...
Pakistan set to host 14th South Asian games next year
WEB DESK: Pakistan is set to host the 14th South Asian Games from March 23 to 31 next year, following the finalization of new dates...
No military operation underway in Tirah Valley: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif dismissed claims of a military operation in Tirah Valley, stating no such activity has occurred there for years. He clarified...
CTD kills 10 terrorists in Pishin operation
QUETTA: During an intelligence-based operation in the Pishin district, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel neutralized 10 terrorists, while 10 CTD officers sustained injuries in the...
India, EU reach landmark trade deal, tariffs to be slashed on most goods
WEB DESK: India and the European Union finalized a landmark trade deal on Tuesday, aiming to reduce reliance on fluctuating US relations. The agreement is...