PSX starts week with positive trend
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange began the trading session with a bullish trend, and the value of the US dollar also decreased against the rupee. On...
Curfew imposed in South Waziristan and Tank regions for security reasons
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: Curfew has been imposed in South Waziristan and Tank regions due to security reasons. According to the notification all the routes will remain...
Erdogan and Trump engage in talks on Ukraine, Syria, and defense collaborations
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing war between Russia...
Meteor shower lights up Karachi with spectacular display
KARACHI: A breathtaking meteor shower illuminated the skies over Karachi in the late night, bringing a rare moment of awe and wonder to the city’s...
Trump administration considers partial travel ban on 26 countries, including Pakistan
WEB DESK: The Trump administration is considering imposing partial entry restrictions on Pakistan and 25 other countries if they fail to address U.S. security concerns...
CM KPK castigates policy to expel Afghan refugees
PESHAWAR: Weeks after the federal government asked “illegal foreigners” and Afghan Citizen Card holders, residing in Pakistan, to leave before March 31, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...
PSL Contract Violation: All-rounder Corbin Bosch Served Legal Notice
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a legal notice to South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch for violating his Pakistan Super League (PSL) contract....
U.S. warns potential strikes on Iranian targets in Yemen
WASHINGTON: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday that the U.S. may target Iranian assets in Yemen as part of its ongoing military campaign...
Water level in Mangla Dam reaches dead level
MIRPUR: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) decided to halt the release of water from Mangla Dam after the water level reached a dead...
President, PM condemn Noshki blast
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Mohsin Naqvi and other political leaders have condemned the Noshki blast and expressed grief and sorrow...
Govt increased petroleum levy by Rs.10 P/L
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the petroleum levy by Rs.10 per liter, notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the petroleum levy on petrol...
No major operation required in Baluchistan: Rana Sanaullah
FAISALABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Sunday ruled out the necessity of a large-scale military operation in Baluchistan, stating...
Jam Saddiq bridge opens for traffic
Karachi: The Jam Saddiq bridge has been opened for commuters on Sunday, today, afternoon. The administration informed that both the tracks of Jam Saddiq bridge...
MPA from Sindh Jam Mehtab Dahar vehicles attacked, 2 killed, three injured
Dharki: Member of provincial Assembly Sindh (MPA) Jam Mehtab Hussain Dharki, belonging to provincial ruling Pakistan People’s Party, convoy attacked near Khenjo, Dharki, on Sunday...
Renowned actor, broadcaster SM Saleem being observed on his death anniversary today
Web Desk: The thirty-fifth death anniversary of renowned actor and broadcaster SM Saleem is being observed on Sunday, today. SM Saleem was born in Delhi...
UN chief vows to prevent Rohingya’s suffering during his Ramazan visit to Bangladesh
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during his visit to the Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, vowed to do everything in his power to...
Attack on FC convoy in Naushki was suicide, 5 martyred including FC personnel, civilians
Naushki: Security forces have killed three terrorists in initial response to their attack on an FC convoy in Naushki. According to security sources, the FC...
Destroying national heritage is sign of backwardness: Nawaz Sharif
Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said “Old Lahore is incredibly beautiful and must be restored to its original form. Preserving our...
Kamal expresses concern over 43,000 vaccine refusals in Sindh
Karachi: Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, visited the Provincial Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Polio to review ongoing eradication efforts. Briefed by Provincial...
PM lauds FIA, IB over arrest of notorious human trafficker
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the officials of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) for nabbing the notorious leader of...
Voice of America (VOA) shuts down on orders of Trump
Washington: The Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer. Michael Abramowitz, the director of VOA, said in a...
Over 34 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
Washington: At least 34 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said....
Five dies as passenger bus skids off in AJK
Muzzafarabad: An unfortunate passenger bus fell into deep gorge in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, district Haveli killing five people while three others injured. The police...
AR Rahman Rushed to hospital after chest pain in Chennai
Chennai: Famed composer AR Rahman was admitted to a private hospital on Greams Road in Chennai early Sunday morning after experiencing chest pain, sources confirmed....
Six dead, 43 injured in bomb blast near security forces vehicle in Noshki
Noshki: At least six people died while 43 injured in bomb blast near a security forces vehicle in Noshki The explosion occurred near a security...
Trump launches military strikes against Houthis killing at least 24 people
Washington: US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis over the group’s attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 24...
Zealand effortlessly chase 92-run target beating Pakistan in 1st T-20
CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand on Sunday clinched victory against Pakistan by nine-wicket win in the first T20I in Christchurch. The tourists began the five-match series in...
Measles cases surge in Karachi
KARACHI: Increasing cases of measles being reported in Karachi as more than 2000 cases of the infectious disease reported this year in Sindh so far,...
Open AI, Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift
WEB DESK: Billionaire Elon Musk and Open AI jointly proposed a trial in December, according to a federal court filing on Friday. The parties agreed...
Pakistan can overcome terrorism with global cooperation: Chinese Cousul General
KARACHI: The Chinese Consul General, Yang Yudong, strongly condemned the attack on the Jaffer Express in Baluchistan and the killing of passengers taken hostage. In...
One police officer martyr, seven injured in Quetta blast
QUETTA: In a tragic incident in Quetta, the blast was happened near the police mobile, resulting one police officer martyred other seven injured. According to...
IHC dismisses PTI leaders’ plea seeking meeting with Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Saturday dismissed a petition filed by PTI leaders seeking their meeting with Imran Khan. According to the verdict, the...
Blast outside mosque in Peshawar, Mufti Muneer Shakir martyred
PESHAWAR: Mufti Muneer Shakir, a religious scholar who was injured in the blast outside a mosque in Peshawar, has passed away. According to the police,...
PM Shehbaz allocated 100 acres land for Danish University
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated 100 acres of land for Danish University that will make the country famous on the global level. Speaking...
PM will leave for three-day visit to Saudi Arabia next week
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to depart for a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia next week, accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Deputy...
Petrol price to remain unchanged for 2 weeks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged for the next two weeks. In a statement,...
Trump administration plans travel ban over dozens of countries
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban. A U.S....
9 terrorists eliminates in two separate KP IBOs, Two soldiers martyred
PESHAWAR: Nine terrorists were killed by security forces in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with two brave soldiers also martyred during the exchanges...
Terror attack foiled as suicide bomber arrested in Lahore
LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday foiled a major terror bid and arrested a suicide bomber of a banned outfit in Lahore According to...
Nasibu Lal reconcile dispute with her husband
KARACHI: Famous singer Nasibu Lal and her husband reconciled Naseebo Lal excused her husband and take back FIR. Singer had alleged husband verbally and physically...
Vital progress made b/n Pakistan, IMF toward reaching staff level agreement
Islamabad: The Pakistani authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) made ‘significant progress’ toward reaching a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) on the first review of...
Gold prices per tola reduce Rs 300 today
Karachi: Gold prices on Saturday, today, reduced in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local market, gold price per tola clocked in...
Daanish University to be constructed at cost of 190 million pounds: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Daanish University of Emerging Sciences will be on par with the world’s top-ranking universities in terms of...
PSX market capitalization uptick from Rs250 mln to whopping Rs14125 bn this week
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) over all remained bearish this week as it witnessed three days of bearish trend and bullish on two. The stock...
Trudeau wraps tenure after nine years in office
WEB DESK: In early January, Justin Trudeau made headlines with his announcement regarding his intention to step down as Canada’s prime minister. For many Canadians,...
Jam Saddiq bridge to close for three days, commuters directed to use alternative routes
Karachi: Jam Saddiq bridge in Korangi situated between Godam round about to Qayyumbad is being buldozed to make a new one. The traffic has been...
Hania Aamir wishes Holi by wearing bindi
WEB DESK: Renowned actress Hania Aamir shared her warm wishes with fans on Instagram, celebrating the vibrant Hindu festival of Holi. Actress and Model Hania...
UNSG will appoint special envoy to lead efforts towards combating Islamophobia: Munir
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Munir Akram has said the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will soon appoint a special envoy to...
Train services from Quetta suspended for fourth consecutive day
QUETTA: Suspension of train services from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, to the interior of the country is now in its fourth day. According...
PM felicitates his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on becoming Canadian premier
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Mark Carney on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada. In a post on social media...