May 9 cases: Supreme Court to hear 8 bail appeals filed by Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled hearings for eight bail appeals filed by PTI founder Imran Khan in connection with the May...
Jim Lovell, famed Apollo 13 Commander, passes away at 97 with $5 million legacy
WEB DESK: Astronaut Jim Lovell, a central figure in America’s space history and the revered commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, has died at...
Saudi crown prince extends Invitation to PM Shehbaz for 2025 FII Forum in Riyadh
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has received a formal invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend the ninth edition of...
Agenda finalized for Pakistan Football Federation executive committee meeting
ISLAMABAD: The agenda for the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Executive Committee meeting has been finalized. PFF has sent a fifteen-point agenda to the Executive Committee...
Islamabad airport to close for 8 eight days
ISLAMABAD: Airport authorities urge travellers to confirm flight timings in advance to avoid inconvenience According to detail, Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport will face...
Nation gears up for grand Independence day and Marka-e-Haq victory celebrations
KARACHI: Festivities are gaining momentum nationwide as preparations continue for the upcoming Independence Day of Pakistan, which this year carries added significance following the victory...
47 TTP militants eliminated in Major Security Operation near Afghan border
RAWALPINDI – A large-scale military operation carried out by Pakistani security forces in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulted in...
Pakistan unveils first national AI Policy, targets 3 million Jobs by 2030
ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal move toward technological advancement, Pakistan has formally adopted its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. The policy aims to generate three...
Pakistan Hails Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Accord, Applauds US Mediation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a warm welcome to the peace accord reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia, calling it a pivotal moment for...
Pakistan Cancels Sugar Import Tender Amid Price and Quality Concerns
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has reportedly scrapped the tender for importing 100,000 metric tons of sugar. Earlier, on August 3, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan...
Senate Secretariat declares Shibli Faraz Ineligible, chair of opposition seat vacant
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has officially issued a notification declaring the position of Leader of the Opposition vacant. According to the notification issued by the...
Pending Case backlog at Supreme Court surges once more
ISLAMABAD: The accumulation of unresolved cases at the Supreme Court of Pakistan has once again intensified, with the total pending litigations reaching 57,153, according to...
Finance Ministry approves pension Increase for government employees
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has announced a substantial benefit for retired federal government personnel by approving an increase in their pensions. An official Office...
Pakistan sends an additional 100 Tons of relief supplies to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched its 18th convoy of relief supplies, amounting to an additional 100 tons, for Gaza. As per detail, spokesperson for the Ministry...
PPP Chairman Bilabial meets PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday along with a delegation to discuss overall political situation of the country....
Netanyahu confirms Israeli arms support to India during operation sindoor
WEB DESK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged that weapons supplied by Israel were utilized by India during “Operation Sindoor,” a cross-border military...
PM Shehbaz appeals for international action as Israel moves forward with controversial Gaza takeover plan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced strong opposition to the Israeli cabinet’s recent approval of a plan to seize control of Gaza, describing it...
Gold price rise by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices continue to rise for the third consecutive day across the Country According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry Traders Association, the...
CCD seeks 290 kanal land, Rs11 billion funds to strengthen crime prevention efforts in punjab
LAHORE: The Crime Control Department (CCD) has formally approached the Punjab government with a comprehensive proposal to enhance its operational capacity, requesting 290 kanals of...
33 Khawarij Terrorist eliminated in Zhob following foiled infiltration attempt from Afghanistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces successfully eliminated 33 terrorists linked to the extremist group Khawarij during a thwarted infiltration operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan,...
Khawaja Asif calls on Nawaz Sharif to discuss matters of mutual interests
Lahore: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday, today called on lifetime supremo of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The Defence Minister and three-time...
Israel’s Gaza takeover plan contrary to international law, ‘must be immediately halted,’ says UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s top human rights official emphasized on Friday that the Israeli Government must not pursue a complete takeover of the besieged Gaza...
PM for action plan to achieve $30 billion IT exports target in coming years
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciating the achievement of the previous year’s IT export target of $3.8 billion by the Ministry of Information...
Pakistan dispatches 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: In a demonstration of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, officiated the send-off of the...
Renowned bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s cousin murdered in Delhi
New Delhi: Renowned Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s cousin, a man named Aasif Qureshi, 42, was killed in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area over a parking dispute that...
Two dangerous terrorists killed in exchange of fire with CTD in Mianwali
Mianwali: Two dangerous terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between terrorists and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) , spokesman of CTD said. The spokesman...
MWM announces postponing arbaeen march after holding successful negotiations with Govt
Islamabad: The Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) after holding successful negotiations with the government has announced to postpone arbaeen march. State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry talking...
Trailer smashes motorcycle killing three youth in Thatta
Thatta: In a tragic accident three youth lost their lives as a speedy trailer smashed a motorcycle on which three youth were ridding near Sujawal...
SC rejects stay order petition against auction of properties of Bahria Town
Islamabad: Supreme Court on Friday rejected a stay order petition against the auction of properties of Bahria Town. A three-member bench headed by Justice Amin...
Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
Tel Aviv: Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan early on Friday to take control of Gaza City, as the country expands its military operations despite...
President, PM pay rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his 67th martyrdom anniversary
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on his 67th martyrdom...
PSX reaches highest level in history of 146000 in morning session gaining nearly 700 points
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on last day of business week reached at the highest level of 146,000 in the history as it gained...
67th martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider being commemorated today
Rawalpindi: The 67th martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty while courageously engaging the enemy in...
1st ODI between Pakistan and West Indies to be played today
Trinidad: First one-day international of three-match series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad today. The match will start...
PTI declares boycott of upcoming by-elections
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Thursday announced it would boycott the by-elections to be held on the seats that fell vacant after the disqualification of...
National Assembly Approves Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved the Pakistan Land Port Authority (PLPA) Bill 2025, aimed at enhancing the facilitation of goods and passenger movement at...
Pakistan cricket board suspends Haider Ali
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Haider Ali, the national team batsman. According to PCB, Haider Ali is currently involved in an investigation...
WhatsApp may soon let you message anyone without their number
WEB DESK: A new update in WhatsApp could dramatically alter how users communicate on the platform. The messaging service is reportedly working on a feature...
Veteran actor Anwar Ali hospitalized in Lahore for health Issues
LAHORE: Renowned actor Anwar Ali, aged 71, is currently receiving treatment at a private medical facility in Lahore due to serious health concerns. Sources reveal...
Gold price surge by Rs.2900 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold across the country has continued to rise for the second consecutive day. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry...
Pakistan Railways, Baluchistan join hands to launch new passenger service
QUETTA: A collaborative effort between Pakistan Railways and the Baluchistan government has resulted in the decision to introduce the “People’s Train Service” connecting Saryab to...
Trade agreement with US to enhance Pakistan’s export potential: Bilal Azhar
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that the newly signed trade agreement with the United States is set to bolster Pakistan’s exports and...
Public holiday declared for August 9 in honor of hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Urs
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared Saturday, August 9, a public holiday to commemorate the 282nd annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint, Hazrat Shah...
PM Shehbaz calls for a Unified National Strategy to tackle population growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive national policy to address the challenges posed by Pakistan’s increasing population, which...
NAB Initiates Auction of Bahria Town Properties
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has commenced the auction process for several prominent properties owned by real estate magnate Malik Riaz. As per a...
NEPRA announces reduction in electricity prices in monthly, quarterly adjustments
ISLAMABAD: NEPRA has announced a reduction in electricity prices in the monthly and quarterly adjustments. The authority approved a decrease of 1.89 rupees per unit...
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif refutes rumours of stepping down from the ministry
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday refuted rumours circulating on social media that he had stepped down from his position following a controversy. Asif...
Building partially collapses after massive fire breaks out in Landhi factory
Karachi: A massive fire broke out in a factory located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering a partial building collapse and spreading...
Use of baajas’banned ahead of Independence day
Islamabad: Authorities in Islamabad have imposed a ban on the sale and use of ‘baajas’ in the federal capital ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day on...
Pakistan ODI series with West Indies to kick start from tomorrow
Trinidad: First one-day international of three-match series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad on Friday. The match will...