Nation celebrates 78th Independence with renewed pledge to make country Islamic welfare state
Web Desk: The nation is celebrating the 78th Independence Day today with a renewed pledge to work with spirit of Pakistan Movement to make country...
Oman Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students for 2025–26
KARACHI: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the opening of applications for the Omani Scholarship Program 2025–26, which provides fully financed scholarships for Pakistani...
Chinese mountaineer killed while descending from K2
WEB DESK: Guan Jing, a Chinese climber, tragically lost her life on Tuesday night after being struck by falling rocks during her descent from K2,...
Pakistan Railways Implements robust anti-theft strategies
KARACHI: A high-level meeting was chaired by Inspector General (IG) Railways Rao Tahir to address the increasing incidents of theft and fare evasion on Karachi’s...
NA approves ATA amendment, restores 90-Day detention power amid opposition, Walkouts
ISLAMABAD : The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the Anti-Terrorism Act (Amendment) Bill, re-establishing the authority for law enforcement agencies to detain suspects for up...
Grand independence day celebrations, Marka-e-Haq ceremony underway in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The central event commemorating Pakistan’s Independence Day and the Marka-e-Haq initiative is currently taking place at Jinnah Sports Stadium, with President Asif Ali Zardari...
Petrol Prices Expected to Increase, Diesel Rates to Drop Significantly from August 16
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering changes to petroleum product prices, with a slight increase in petrol rates and significant cuts in diesel prices from August...
ECP schedule by-election on vacant senate seat of Ejaz Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the schedule for the by-election on the vacant Senate seat of Ejaz Chaudhry. According to the...
Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Azerbaijan’s Patriotic war medal
RAWALPINDI: In a significant diplomatic gesture, Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, awarded Pakistan’s Army...
Interior Minister Naqvi visits home of martyred Major Rizwan Tahir
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the family home of Martyr Major Rizwan Tahir on Wednesday, expressing his condolences and gratitude for...
IMF likely to release $1 billion tranche soon; Mission Scheduled for September, Says Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that an IMF delegation is expected to visit Pakistan at the end of September. Following this visit,...
PM Shehbaz welcomes Moody’s upward revision of Pakistan’s credit rating
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his satisfaction following Moody’s decision to upgrade Pakistan’s credit rating. In a statement released by his office, the...
We will take Karachi rights from federal government: CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah
Karachi: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has said that we will take rights of Karachi from the federation. Addressing on occasion of the inauguration...
Bilawal inaugurates new Hub canal project providing 100 MGD additional water to Karachi
Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhuttho Zardari has said that the people of Karachi will now get 100 MGD additional water as he...
Gold price slightly slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.200 per tola in the Country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit ratings, shifts outlook to stable from positive
WEB DESK: Moody’s Investors Service has raised Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa2 to Caa1.The agency also upgraded...
NA today’s session approves anti-terrorism (amendment) bill
Islamabad: The National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday, todayapproved an anti terrorism amednment bill 2024 with a majority votes. The session also approved an ammendment introduced...
Attaullah Tarar nominated for Sitara-i-Imtiaz over war-time media role
Islamabad: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has been nominated for the prestigious Sitara-i-Imtiaz award. The government recognizes his efforts during the recent Pakistan-India conflict. He...
CJ Yahya Afridi led bench refuses hearing appeal against auction of Bahria Town properties
Islamabad: Chief Justice Justice Yahya Afridi led bench refused the hearing an appeal against the verdict on the auction of Bahria Town properties while the...
Avoid unnecessary travelling near National Stadium today in evening due to Aug 14 ceremony: Traffic Police
Karachi: Karachi traffic police on Wednesday instructed the citizens to avoid unnecessary travelling from the National Stadium to the Civic Center during 5 pm to...
Pakistan Armed Forces to showcase defence equipment in Islamabad tomorrow
Islamabad: In celebration of Independence Day and the victory in Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan Armed Forces will showcase defence equipment at Shakarparian Parade Ground which will be...
US declares its efforts for stopping Pakistan, India escalation from flaring as proud moments
Washington: The United States has hailed its role in helping Pakistan and India reach a ceasefire during a recent conflict, calling it a “proud moment”...
25th death anniversary of Nazia Hassan being observed today
Web Desk: The 25th death anniversary of legendary pop singer Nazia Hassan is being observed today (Wednesday). Nazia Hassan started her music career at the...
PSX bullish trend continues as it gains 625 points during morning session
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) bullish trend was not stopping as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over 600 points during the opening minutes of...
Aurangzeb hints at lowering policy rate further
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that it is expected that the policy rate will further go down while the country’s economy...
Israel strikes continue martyring 8 Palestinians as Hamas leader lands in Cairo for truce talks
Gaza: Israeli planes and tanks kept bombarding eastern areas of Gaza City overnight, killing at least 11 people, witnesses and medics said on Tuesday, with...
Independence Day & Marka-e-Haq: Special grand ceremony in Islamabad today
Islamabad: A special grand ceremony will be held at Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad today (Wednesday) in connection with Independence Day and victory in Marka-e-Haq....
Pakistan, US reinforce commitment to counter terrorism and Denounce BLA, TTP
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their joint efforts to combat terrorism, emphasizing collaboration in multilateral forums such as the United Nations....
Rawalpindi police arrests Imran Khan’s sisters near Adiala Jail during protest
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police apprehended Aleema Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of PTI leader Imran Khan, near the Dahgal checkpoint close to Adiala Jail on Monday,...
Karachi’s DHA, surrounding areas brace for 24-Hour Gas outage Today
KARACHI: Residents of Defence Housing Authority and several adjoining neighbourhoods are set to endure a full day without gas supply as the Sui Southern Gas Company...
Punjab CM announces introduction of electric buses in select districts at Rs20 fare
LAHORE: On Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif revealed plans to introduce modern electric buses in several underdeveloped districts of Punjab, providing affordable and...
PM to Award 100,000 free laptops to talented students
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that 100,000 laptops will be provided free of charge to meritorious students nationwide, ensuring a fair and...
NA bill Introduces penalties for unlawful eviction of women from homes
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at criminalizing the illegal eviction of women from their residences. ...
PTI announces no protests on August 14; Will show support for Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan stated that Imran Khan has called on the nation to step out of their homes for genuine independence, and she is hopeful...
Explosions at US steel plant in Clairton result in two fatalities, multiple Injured
WEB DESK: A series of explosions occurred at the Clairton Coke Works, a major US Steel facility near Pittsburgh, resulting in two deaths and injuring...
PIA preparing to launch direct flights to Barcelona, Milan
ISLAMABAD: Following the revival of its European routes, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to commence direct flights to Barcelona and Milan, under directives from...
PHC temporarily halts appointment of new opposition leaders in NA , Senate
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order on the appointment of new opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and...
SCP to operate normally on August 13, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced that it will remain open and fully functional on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, despite the local holiday...
Renowned singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away
LAHORE: Internationally acclaimed singer Atif Aslam’s father has died at the age of 77. According to family sources, Atif Aslam’s father was sick for a...
Pakistan opt for field after winning toss in decisive third ODI against West Indies
Tarouba: Pakistan opted for field after winning a toss against the host West Indies in the decisive third ODI here at Brian Lara Cricket stadium....
Gold price slipped by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold dropped Rs.500 per tola in the Country and settle at Rs.358,300 According to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association...
Declaring of BLA, Majeed Brigade as terrorist organization by US, biggest success of Pakistan: Bilawal
Hyderabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded issuing a new National Finance Commission (NFC) Award after calling an immediate meeting of...
PSX closes on historic high of 147,005 after gaining 75 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange closed (PSX) after achieving a milestone of crossing 147,005 after gaining 75 points today. As many as 482 companies transacted their...
Pakistan welcomes US move to blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade
Islamabad: Pakistan has welcomed the US decision of designating Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, also adding Majeed Brigade as...
People to protest on streets as all limits crossed in Sindh: Hafiz Naeem
Karachi: The Jamat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has said that the people of Karachi will stage protest in the city as corruption, bad governance,...
ATC orders confiscation of PTI leaders properties awarded sentences, release of Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Lahore: An anti terrorism court (ATC) of Lahore on Tuesday, today ordered to confiscate properties of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders rewarded sentences in May 9...
Air India to suspend Delhi-Washington services owing to closure of Pak’s air space
New Delhi: Air India said it would stop services between the capital cities of India and the US from September 1, citing aircraft shortage due...
Pak renowned cueist M Asif becomes only hope for winning gold medal at World Games in China
Beijing: Pakistan renowned cueist Muhammad Asif has become only hope for winning a gold medal in the World Games are in progress in China. Pakistani...
President, PM laud security forces as 50 terrorists killed in four days
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday commended the officers and personnel of the security forces for carrying out another...
PSX achieves another milestone as it crosses 147,000 mark for the first time in history
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continuing its upward trend achieved another milestone today and surpassed psychological barrier of 147,000 mark for the...