Senate approves privatisation amendment bill
ISLAMABAD: In a notable display of consensus, the Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved the Privatization Commission (Amendment) Bill 2025, The legislation was introduced in the...
Chinese humanoid robot ‘Bolt’ achieves speeds of 10 meters P/S, surpassing human sprinting capabilities
HANGZHOU: Researchers from Zhejiang University, in partnership with Hangzhou-based startups Mirror Me and Kaierda, have unveiled a full-scale humanoid robot named ‘Bolt’ that can run...
NA condemns terrorist attacks in Balochistan, calls for unified action
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution today condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan. Moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary,...
Pakistan Invited to Participate in Iran-US Dialogue in Istanbul: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received an invitation to join the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States aimed at reducing tensions, the Foreign Office announced...
ATC issues contempt notice to Adiala Jail superintendent over PTI founder’s video link, medical access
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has issued a contempt of court notice to the superintendent of Adiala Jail concerning the ongoing case of...
Kazakhstan president arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit. According to details surfaced on Tuesday, a high-level delegation comprising ministers...
Rajab Butt and Nadeem Naniwala challenge travel ban in IHC
ISLAMABAD: TikTok star Nadeem Mubarak Naniwala and YouTuber Rajab Butt, who have been named in multiple cases have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to...
Pakistan intensifies Nipah virus screening, reports no case so far
WEB DESK: Amid reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India, Pakistan has heightened its screening and surveillance operations on a national scale. The Ministry...
Ajay Banga visits ancestral town, Sikh heritage sites in Khushab
LAHORE: World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Khushab on Tuesday, making a brief, symbolic stop to explore his ancestral roots. He visited his...
Gold prices rise sharply in both local and global markets
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable surge on Tuesday in both local and international markets, with significant hikes recorded across Pakistan. Domestically, the price for...
Basant 2026; kite, string sales hit Rs340m in just two days
LAHORE: The arrival of Basant has infused Lahore with a vibrant festive energy, driving a thriving surge in business as kite sellers reported remarkable sales...
Pakistan’s exports surpassed $3 billion mark for the first time
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports hit a record $3.1 billion in January 2026, up 35 percent from previous months and 3.73 percent compared to January 2025, according...
Sialkot Stallions gear up to sign Steve Smith for PSL 11
LAHORE: The Sialkot Stallions, the latest addition to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), are reportedly negotiating with Australian cricket sensation Steve Smith. According to reports,...
Shireen Mazari approaches IHC seeking permission to meet detained daughter, son-in-law
ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Shireen Mazari approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, seeking urgent judicial intervention to secure permission for meeting her daughter,...
Fire at Karachi’s Al-Najeebi Electronics Market Brought Under Control
KARACHI: A fire broke out Monday night at the Al-Najeebi Electronics Market in Karachi’s Saddar area but was extinguished swiftly. Cooling operations are now being...
CDF Munir vows to strengthen Pakistan-Libya ties
RAWALPINDI: Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Libya, as per the military’s media wing. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
Amid political stalemate, PM Shehbaz engages CM KPK on security, development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a pivotal meeting on Monday with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, marking a rare high-level interaction between the...
Entire leadership of terrorists hides in Afghanistan; Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that a criminal-terror nexus, supported from within Afghanistan, is behind the recent attacks in Balochistan. Speaking on...
Kite flying banned near Lahore airport, security beefed up
LAHORE: Kite flying has been prohibited in the vicinity of Lahore airport to safeguard flight operations. The restriction is in effect across at least fifteen...
Trump ‘hopeful’ of Iran deal after Khamenei warns of ‘regional conflict’ if US attacks
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran, despite a stark warning from Supreme Leader...