Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
WEB DESK: Google owner Alphabet will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in a deal set to boost the tech giant’s in-house cloud computing...
Punjab govt Announces Rs.23,000 for Mothers of Newborns, Pregnant Women
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a payment of 23,000 rupees for mothers of newborns and pregnant women. According to details, under the Aghosh Program,...
Millers denied to sell sugar at Rs.140 per kg
ISLAMABAD: The dispute between sugar mill owners and the government over sugar pricing remains unresolved as millers are reluctant to drop the rates. The government...
Massive increase in gold price
KARACHI: The price of gold has reached a historic high worldwide, including in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price...
Sindh Education dept declares March 22 as holiday on account of Youm-e-Ali
KARACHI:The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has declared holiday on account of Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (a.s.) on March 22, Saturday (Ramazan 21). All public and...
PAF releases special video tribute to MM Alam on his death anniversary
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a special video tribute to commemorate the 12th death anniversary of legendary war hero Air Commodore Mohammad Mahmood Alam...
Danish ambassador calls on Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Denmark’s ambassador Jakob Linulf on Tuesday, today, called on Federal Health Minister, Syed Mustafa Kamal. Syed Mustafa Kamal and the Danish ambassador Jakob Linulf...
PM to leave for KSA on official visit tomorrow
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Saudi Arabia on four-day official visit from tomorrow. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled...
Vicky Kaushal’s film ‘Chhawa’ caused riots in India.
WEB DESK: Indian actor Vicky Kaushal’s recently released film ‘Chhawa’, which is centered around the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, has reportedly fueled anti-Muslim sentiments in India,...
NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore departs space station after nine months
WEB DESK: The meticulously planned departure process commenced at 11:20 PM (ET) on March 17, when the hatch of the Dragon capsule was securely sealed....
It is high time to take effective steps to control Hepatitis-C in Pakistan: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that it is a high time to take effective steps to control Hepatitis-C in Pakistan Addressing an event...
Parliamentary Committee on National Security meeting commences
Islamabad: Parliamentary Committee on National Security meeting commenced as the civil-military leadership is attending a crucial in-camera session amid rising terrorist attacks in Balochistan and...
Provincial Minister Azma Bukhari’s case against fake video disposed of
LAHORE: High Court dismissed the request of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari against a fake video, based on the report of the FIA. A three-member...
Opposition alliance refuses attending parliamentary NS committee meeting today
Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led opposition alliance has refused to attend the National Assembly (NA) national security committee in-camera meeting today. Holding a presser...
Demand to prioritize the issue of terrorism coming from Afghanistan in Pakistan.
NEW YORK: Pakistan has demanded for prioritizing the issue of terrorism originating from Afghanistan in the United Nations Security Council, stating that terrorists were given...
Commander National Guard of Bahrain calls on COAS Asim Munir: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman called on Chief of Army Staff General...
Railway Minister says Jaffar Express to resume operations from today
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi says Jaffar Express will resume its operations from today. The service had been suspended after the railway...
Iran will face consequences for Houthi attacks from Yemen, Trump
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran, stating that the country would be held accountable for any actions taken by the Houthi...
Honoring 1965 War Hero M M Alam on his 12th death anniversary
Web Desk: The 12th death anniversary of “1965 War Hero” Muhammad Mahmood Alam, known as M. M. Alam, is being observed today. M. M. Alam,...
New Zealand clinch consecutive 2nd victory against Pakistan in T-20 series
Dunedin: New Zealand on Tuesday, today, clinched second back to back victory in 2nd T-20 match against Pakistan in the short-format five-match series. New Zealand...
Israel resumes barbaric attacks on Gaza martyring 232 people
Gaza: Israel once again started its barbaric attacks on Gaza torpedoes ceasefire martyring at least 232 people across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the spokesperson...
Girl dies falling from 8th floor of building in Karachi
Karachi: A girl felling from 8th floor of residential building died in North Nazimabad vicinity in Karachi. According to rescue sources, the unfortunate incident occurred...
Pakistan set 136 runs target for New Zealand in 2nd T-20
Dunedin: Pakistan have given 136 runs target to host New Zealand in 2nd T-20 of the five-match series while the match reduced to 15 overs...
Parliamentary Committee on National Security to meet today
Islamabad: The Parliamentary Committee on National Security will meet today. The Speaker has convened the meeting on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The...
President, PM appreciates forces for successful operation in Khyber district
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the security forces for successful operation against Fitna al-Khawarij in Khyber district....
Mariyam Nafees welcomes her first child
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Mariyam Nafees and her husband, director Amaan Ahmed, have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. Mariyam...
3 terrorist eliminates by forces in KP operation
PESHAWAR: On March 17, the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Tor Darra area of the Khyber district, the military media wing added. It...
PTI Decides to Attend Parliamentary National Security Committee Meeting
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to participate in the Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting. According to sources, the PTI leadership consulted within the opposition...
PM meets U.S. top IT Company Affinity in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from American multinational IT company Affinity met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing keen interest in expanding investments in Pakistan’s IT sector....
Punjab govt banned on mobile in colleges classrooms
LAHORE: The use of mobile phones in classrooms of colleges across Punjab has been banned. The Director of Colleges Punjab has issued a circular to...
Nobel Prize holder Malala Yousafzai shares her Women’s history month reading list
WEB DESK: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, known for her advocacy for education and women’s rights, has shared her personal reading list in honour of Women’s...
Pakistan strongly condemns modi’s comments over regional peace as misleading one-sided
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday rubbished “misleading and one-sided” remarks made by Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during a podcast with US...
Pakistan’s tallest man passes away in Shikarpur at 55
SHIKARPUR: Pakistan’s tallest man, Naseer Soomro, has passed away at the age of 55 after battling lung disease and joint pain for several years. Naseer...
3 more Afghan terrorist identify, killed in Bannu Cantt attack
BANNU: Three more Afghan terrorist has identified killed in the Bannu Cantt attack in Khyber PakhtunKhwa Province. According to investigative sources, two Afghan terrorists had...
SC ruled, daughter eligible for govt job after father’s death
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday declared that a daughter is eligible for government job if her father passes away. As per detail, two-judge...
Nawaz Sharif praises Dr. Zakir Naik’s contributions to religion in a productive meeting
LAHORE: Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik on Monday called on Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President Nawaz Sharif at his residence in Jatiumra, Lahore. During a...
Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Malik Riaz, Ali Ahmed Malik
RAWALPINDI: Accountability Court Rawalpindi has issued non-bailable warrants for prominent figures Malik Riaz and Ali Ahmed Malik. The hearing of the Takhte Padi reference, involving...
Gold price rise again by Rs.1,100 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold in the country touched a historic high after further appreciation by Rs.1,100 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems...
CM Sindh orders to digitise schools in province
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday announced to digitise all educational institutions including schools under the Education Department in the...
FinMin commends National Health and Population Policy team for their hard work, progress makes so far
Islamabad:Minister for Finance commended the National Health and Population Policy team for their hard work and the progress made so far. A high-level meeting was...
New oil and gas reserves from Spinwam-1 Well in North Waziristan discovered
Web Desk: New oil and gas reserves from the Spinwam-1 Well in North Waziristan’s Karghar Formation discovered. Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has announced the...
Renowned TV and film actor Abid Ali being remembered on his birth anniversary
Web Desk: Renowned TV and film actor Abid Ali is being remembered on his birth anniversary on Monday. Born on March 17,1952 in Quetta, Abid...
US airstrikes in Yemen result 53 deaths, Houthi sources
WEB DESK: On Sunday, the U.S. Defense Secretary stated that the United States will continue its military operations against Yemen’s Houthis until they cease their...
Sindh speeds up crack down against transporters charging extra fares on occasion of Eid
Karachi: Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon has ordered taking action against transporters raising transports fares unfairly on occasion of Eid Ul Fitr in the inter-city...
Hrithik Roshan faces major set back in ‘Krrish 4’
WEB DESK: The eagerly awaited fourth chapter of Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish franchise has faced yet another roadblock, resulting in a postponement of its release to...
OGDCL Kicks start production of oil from heavy oil well in Chakwal
Chakwal: There is a vital progress has been made in the energy sector with cooperation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as Oil and...
Trump and Putin set to schedule discussions on Ukraine Ceasefire
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to engage in a significant conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, according to special envoy Steve...
Pakistan compete with host Kiwi’s in 2nd T-20 match tomorrow
Dunedin: The second T-20 of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Dunedin on Tuesday. The match will start at...
Maryam pays tribute to special heroes winning 11 gold medals in World Special Olympics
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid glowing tributes to special heroes of over winning 11 medals including three gold medals in the...
Speaker NA summons parliamentary committee on NS in camera meeting on Tuesday
Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly (NA) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has convened an in camera meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security tomorrow. The Speaker has...