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”...