Islamabad red zone locked for entry and exit
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Red Zone Locked Down as Opposition Launches Protest Outside Parliament Over Imran Khan’s Health Concerns On Friday, Islamabad’s Red Zone was cordoned off,...
Imran Khan reported vision issue in Jan, 2026: Fazal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry dismissed claims by former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he had been raising concerns about worsening eyesight...
Pakistan Navy’s KHAIBAR embarks on historic visit to Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship KHAIBAR, a newly commissioned and advanced vessel, embarked on its maiden voyage from Türkiye to Pakistan and made a port call...
Punjab govt ban over substandard drugs across province
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken swift action to curb the distribution of unsafe medicines by banning 10 substandard drugs across the province. The Director-General...
JUI leader Abdul Ghafoor admitted to hospital owing heart attack
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan released a statement...
Any failure to provide medical care to PTI cheif would amount to severe negligence; Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah stated that deliberately withholding medical care from imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, if...
Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports
WEB DESK: The US is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, US media outlets reported late on Thursday....
Gold prices drop by Rs 8,600 per tola following a global decline in bullion rates
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a sharp decline on Friday, in response to losses in the global bullion market, effectively erasing gains recorded earlier...
Three-day Basant festival begins in Quetta with great enthusiasm
QUETTA: Basant has arrived in Quetta, with the three-day Basant Mela running from February 13 to 15. The city’s skies will soon be alive with...
UAE extends repayment of $2 billion loan for 2 months ahead of IMF review
ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the IMF’s visit to Pakistan, the UAE has extended a $2 billion loan for two months, easing pressure on Pakistan’s external financing....
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe defeats Australia by 23 runs
WEB DESK: Zimbabwe national cricket team handed a crushing 23-run defeat to Australia national cricket team in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s...
President, PM congratulate BNP on election triumph
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his felicitations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority...
SUPARCO predicts Ramadan 1447 Hijri moon will be visible on Feb 18, 2026
LAHORE: SUPARCO has issued its scientific prediction for the sighting of the new moon marking Ramadan 1447 Hijri. According to SUPARCO, the new moon will...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide majority in first election since Gen Z uprising
WEB DESK: The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months...
Opposition alliance plans protest outside parliament today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition will hold a sit-in outside Parliament House following Friday prayers on February 13. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Govt extends educational support for eligible students: Imran Shah
ISLAMABAD: Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, announced that over 75,000 students have benefited from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Individual Financial Assistance...
T20 World Cup 2026: viral video raises hygiene concerns at Delhi Stadium
DELHI: Video allegedly filmed at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has gone viral, sparking debate and concern among cricket...
Saudi defense minister holds security talks with CDF in Riyadh
RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Defense Minister, convened with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at his Riyadh office on...
Sheikh Hasina denounces recent election in Bangladesh as a “Farce”
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent general elections held under an interim government, calling them a “farce.” From her current...
NEPRA Introduces fixed charges for domestic users with up to 300 units monthly consumption
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced fixed charges for residential consumers consuming up to 300 units of electricity each month. This...
President, PM congratulate nation on successful launch of EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly congratulated the Pakistani people on the successful deployment of the country’s second domestically...
Pakistan, U.S. explore opportunities to strengthen counterterrorism efforts, economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic meeting on Thursday, Pakistan and the United States committed to deepening cooperation in counterterrorism and expanding economic partnerships, specifically focusing on...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen economic ties with Turkey
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its friendly relations and economic collaboration with Turkey. During a discussion with a...
Ranveer Singh refuses King Khan to pay INR 0.4 billion for Don 3
WEB DESK: A recent behind-the-scenes clash between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment surrounding the much-anticipated Don 3 has taken a new turn, with the actor...
CM Punjab announces multi-billion projects in Mianwali, including Medical, Agricultural colleges
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has unveiled a series of major development projects during her visit to Mianwali, aiming to turn...
Polls close in Bangladesh, Official results expected by Friday
WEB DESK: Bangladesh has successfully conducted its first general election following the landmark student-led protests of 2024, which brought an end to Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year...
Pakistan launches second Indigenous EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has marked a major achievement in its national space programme with the successful launch of its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from...
Famous Naat Khuwan Tabinda Lari passes away in karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan has lost one of its most beloved Naat Khawans, Tabinda Lari, who passed away after battling heart disease. She had been receiving treatment...
Gold prices stayed steady, silver experienced a rise of Rs90 per tola
KARACHI: The price of 24 karat per tola gold remained unchanged at Rs 528,562 on Thursday as compared to the previous trading day, according to...
NDMA dispatches more relief goods for Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Under the directives of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched another consignment of relief goods for Palestine. The relief...
Israel joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ initiative
WEB DESK: Israel joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his Washington visit. Netanyahu signed Israel’s membership...
SC orders eye check-up for Imran Khan, calls with sons Qasim and Suleman
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the Supreme Court instructed that Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), be provided access to eye specialists and granted telephonic contact...
Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling center
WEB DESK: Three individuals sustained injuries when a homemade explosive detonated near a polling station in Bangladesh’s Gopalganj district during the country’s first general elections...
Bangladesh votes in landmark election after 2024 Gen Z uprising
WEB DESK: Bangladeshis headed to polling stations on Thursday for a pivotal election, a momentous event marking a significant transition for the South Asian nation...
Karachi Ramadan 2026: Sehri & Iftar Schedule & Calendar
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi can depend on this comprehensive Ramadan timetable for accurate Sehri and Iftar timings throughout 2026. As Pakistan’s largest city and key...
Senate panel sparks laughter with confusing Mix-Up over acronym: “Camell” vs. “Camel”
ISLAMABAD: An unusual situation arose during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security on Wednesday when the committee chair mistakenly interpreted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces compensation for victims of Islamabad imambargah explosion
ISLAMABAD: The entire nation remains in mourning following the tragic suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday. He emphasized...
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Tragedy in Swat: lawyer killed, seven others injured in children’s dispute turned violent
SWAT: Tensions in society continue to escalate as a violent altercation triggered by a dispute among children resulted in one death and seven injuries. The...
D.I. Khan Incident: Four police officers, including SHO, killed in militant attack
D.I.KHAN: A violent assault by militants resulted in the martyrdom of four police personnel, including SHO Faheem Mumtaz, during a search operation in Wana Budh,...
Electricity prices decreases across the country
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially issued a final notification confirming a decrease in electricity tariffs across Pakistan, bringing relief to both industrial and residential...
Ex-COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa suffers injury in fall
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (Retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa sustained injuries after a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning, family sources...
Moon for Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan likely to sighted Feb 18 evening
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon for Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to be born on February 17 at...
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China achieves major milestone in Its lunar human spaceflight program
WEB DESK: China is making rapid progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Recently, the nation reached a significant...
PSX experiences a surge, positive trading boosts index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Market experienced a positive trend today, with trading showing optimism and recovery in key sectors. At the start of the trading...
Kapil Sharma recalls father’s death and battling depression
WEB DESK: Kapil Sharma recently revealed he faced depression at 36, shocking many with the disclosure. The comedian also shared how he missed his late...
Three lives lost in house collapse incident in Bajaur, KP
PESHAWAR: A tragic event unfolded in Mamund Tehsil of Bajaur District on Wednesday when a house collapse claimed the lives of two children and a...
Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, recently held a meeting with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan....
PM takes notice of Nepra’s new solar regulations, PPP criticises new solar policies
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday promptly addressed concerns surrounding the recently announced Net Metering Regulations 2026 by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...
NA passes resolution paying tributes to Armed Forces
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly convened today and unanimously passed a resolution honoring the Armed Forces for their unmatched sacrifices in the battle against terrorism. Introduced...
T20 World Cup 2026: India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma admitted to hospital
WEB DESK: India’s T20 World Cup campaign hit a hurdle as opener Abhishek Sharma was hospitalized with a stomach infection, casting doubt over his availability...