Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother passes away
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the sad demise of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. In a touching message shared on his...
Libyan military leader, Field Marshal discuss bilateral cooperation
RAWALPINDI: The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff and...
Three specialized groups established for upcoming US-Iran Talks, announces FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday that three dedicated technical panels have been formed in preparation for the second round of negotiations between...
Six Police Personnel, Including Sararogha SHO, Kidnapped in South Waziristan
S.WAZIRSTAN: In a troubling development, unidentified armed militants abducted six police officers, among them the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sararogha Police Station, on Wednesday,...
Pakistan, Iran vow stronger ties as PM Shehbaz, President Pezeshkian address Joint Press Conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting regional peace during a joint press...
FIH Pro League: Pakistan’s incorect flag displayed during India-Pakistan match opening ceremony
WEB DESK: An embarrassing mistake occurred during the opening ceremony of the India-Pakistan match in the FIH Pro League when the International Hockey Federation (FIH)...
Tense exchange between Ayaz Sadiq, Achakzai in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation on Tuesday when Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq sharply responded to Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s...
PTI clears legal hurdle to contest elections with Bat Symbol in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has achieved a significant legal victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The AJK High Court today annulled the Election Commission’s...
Punjab to use fog Cannons in major cities during Muharram to combat heat
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy fog cannons across key districts during Muharram-ul-Haram to help alleviate the intense heat and dusty conditions...
Baldia factory case: Main accused Zubair Charya, Rehman Bhola released from Jail
KARACHI: After years of legal proceedings, the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Baldia Factory fire case has resulted in the release of the primary accused,...
Gold price decline in the Country
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan drop by over Rs.10,000 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the price of gold across...
Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirms willingness to mediate between JAAC, govt
PESHAWAR: JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced on Tuesday that he has agreed to serve as a mediator between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)...
NA approves next fiscal year’s federal budget
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has officially approved the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total expenditure of 18,771 billion rupees. The budget...
Pakistan, Iran commit to strengthening bilateral relations, promoting regional stability
ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Tuesday, emphasizing Iran’s appreciation for Pakistan’s...
Iranian president praises Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional peace
ISLAMABAD: During a recent meeting, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, paid a courtesy visit to Iranian...
Karachi announces traffic arrangements for Muharram processions
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has unveiled the traffic management plan for the city during the observance of Muharram, specifically from the 8th to the...
Main suspect confesses in Sargodha child murder case
SARGODHA: A significant development has taken place in the tragic kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Muntaha Zahra within Sargodha’s jurisdiction, as the primary suspect, Muhammad...
UN public service day being observed today
WEB DESK: United Nations Public Service Day is being observed today. The theme for the day this year is “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing innovation, Participation,...
Trump’s niece raises concerns about President’s mental, physical health
WASHINGTON: Mary Trump, the niece of U.S. President Donald Trump, has claimed that her uncle’s physical and mental condition is deteriorating and should not be...
Iran confirms finalization of deal to release $12 billion in frozen assets
TEHRAN: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has confirmed that negotiations held in Switzerland have concluded with the finalization of an agreement for the release...
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Monitor Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough
WEB DESK: Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, adding to the previous session’s declines as traders assessed the impact of recent US-Iran peace talks...
ATC Jails Islamabad DIG, imposes fine over delay in PTI protest case
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced Islamabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Jawad Tariq to one month in prison and fined him Rs100,000...
OGDCL starts gas production from Sahito-1 field in Sindh
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has commenced gas production from the Sahito-1 discovery in Sindh’s Khairpur district, with supplies now being...
Veteran singer Tariq Tafu passes away at 58
LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani folk singer and musician Tariq Tafu has passed away at the age of 58, leaving fans and the music industry grieving the...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan on state visit
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz...
PPP’s Amjad Hussain elected unopposed as new Chief Minister of GB
G.BALTISTAN: Amjad Hussain Advocate of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has been elected unopposed as the new Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. The announcement was made...
Punjab launches “SEHR” program to boost women’s economic empowerment, says CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated and prayed for the success of women who have participated in the newly launched “SEHR” (Skill...
SC issues important ruling on rights of govt employees
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued a landmark verdict affirming that government employees who are acquitted with honor are entitled to full pay and benefits....
Fire broke out in Indian coaching center claim 15 lives
WEB DESK: A tragic fire in a building in Lakhimpur, India, has resulted in the death of at least 15 people. According to local media...
Microsoft acknowledges windows 11 recycle bin glitch in June update
WEB DESK: Microsoft has officially confirmed a bug affecting Windows 11, likely introduced with the recent Patch. The company is actively working on a solution....
Javeria Abbasi criticizes Firdous Jamal’s remarks on heroines, supports Mahira Khan
KARACHI: Pakistani actress Javeria Abbasi has voiced her strong disapproval of veteran actor Firdous Jamal’s recent comments about casting choices, calling his statements hurtful and...
U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil after Switzerland talks
WASHINGTON: The United States has granted Iran permission to sell crude oil and petrochemical products on a temporary basis. The U.S. issued a general license...
Salah leads Egypt to historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand
WEB DESK: In a thrilling turn of events, Mohamed Salah’s brilliance propelled Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory, overturning a first-half deficit to defeat...
PM Shehbaz Sharif returns home after successful Switzerland visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed Switzerland following the conclusion of his visit. At Zurich Airport, the Prime Minister was farewelled by senior...
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elects Speaker, Deputy Speaker
G.BALTISTAN: The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elected its Speaker, Deputy Speaker unopposed on Monday Imran Nadeem from the PPP secured the position of Speaker without facing any...
French woman, children rescued in Bara after alleged domestic abuse case
PESHAWAR: Police in Bara have rescued a French national and her five children following allegations of long-term domestic abuse inside their home, officials said on...
Sindh declares public holidays for Ashura on Muharram 9, 10
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced public holidays on Muharram 9 and 10 in observance of Ashura, according to a notification issued by the...
5.4-magnitude earthquake felt across Islamabad, KP and Punjab
ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Monday, causing panic...
Pakistan, Qatar mediation key to Lebanon peace efforts: Araghchi
WEB DESK: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has credited Pakistan and Qatar for helping achieve significant diplomatic progress aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon....
Gold Prices climb sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a significant increase in Pakistan on Monday, mirroring an upward trend in international bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
NA approves Rs74.35bn interior ministry budgetary demands
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday approved four demands for grants totaling Rs74.35 billion for the Ministry of Interior after rejecting all cut motions submitted...
Eight mourners electrocuted during Muharram procession in Shikarpur
SHIKARPURE: A tragic incident in Sindh’s Shikarpur district claimed the lives of eight mourners and injured 15 others when a Muharram Alam came into contact...
Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP
ISLAMABAD: Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Munib Akhtar, was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday during a ceremony...
Iran-US technical negotiations continue in Switzerland as mediators push peace efforts
ZURICH: Technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to continue throughout the week at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort after an initial round of...
Sharjeel Memon rules out sindh CM change, rejects succession rumours
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has firmly rejected reports suggesting any change in the provincial leadership, dismissing speculation that he could replace Chief...
President Zardari mourns the loss of MPA Naeem Kharal
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his profound sadness and condolences following the passing of Naeem Kharal, a distinguished leader of the Pakistan Peoples...
PM Shehbaz Sharif calls US-Iran talks an opportunity for global peace
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran technical-level discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as a crucial chance to foster...
Today marks the 73rd birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
LARKANA: The nation is commemorating the 73rd birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister and a trailblazer in the Muslim...
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly’s inaugural session set for tomorrow
G.BALTISTAN: The newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is scheduled to convene its first session on Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall in Gilgit, marking...
IPP backs PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan govt formation
GILGIT: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has expressed its support for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in establishing a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan, announced during a...