Punjab govt revised school timing in Ramadan 2026
LAHORE: With the commencement of Ramadan 2026, school schedules across Punjab have been updated to accommodate fasting students and staff. A notification issued by the...
Karachi: Petrol bomb attack on Assistant Commissioner during anti-encroachment drive in Lee market
KARACHI: During an anti-encroachment operation in Karachi’s Lee Market, Assistant Commissioner Hazzam Bangwar was targeted with a petrol bomb but escaped unhurt. Talking to media, ...
Saudi Arabia declares Ramadan crescent sighted; Pakistan awaiting moon sighting confirmation
RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the Ramadan crescent has been sighted, officially marking the beginning of the holy month of fasting from Wednesday....
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus resigns, marks end of transitional government
DHAKA: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim head of government, officially stepped down on Monday, signaling the transfer of power to an elected administration. In a broadcast...
Day one of India’s global AI summit erupts in chaos
WEB DESK: India’s much-anticipated global showcase on artificial intelligence opened not with a flourish, but with frayed tempers and frozen screens. The inaugural day of...
DPM to represent Pakistan at UNSC briefing on Palestine crisis
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to New York tomorrow to take part in a high-level United...
PHC orders to reopen roads blocked by PTI protester
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters protests, which are centered around allegations of negligence in the medical care of PTI founder Imran Khan, have caused significant...
Renown film writer Salim Khan hospitalised owing to health issue
WEB DESK: Salim Khan, the renowned writer and father of Salman Khan, has been hospitalized due to health issues, causing concern across the entertainment industry. ...
SC receives report on jail facilities for PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: A report detailing the facilities provided to the PTI founder at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, has been submitted to the Supreme Court. According to the...
Viral Video: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Stands by Student, Pledges Full Support
LAHORE: A viral video shows Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif standing behind a female student during the Honhaar Scholarship and laptop distribution ceremony at...
Karachi police solve Rs300 million jewellery theft within 48 hours
KARACHI: Karachi Police solved a Rs300 million jewellery shop robbery in Orangi Town within 48 hours. DIG West Irfan Baloch revealed at a press conference...
Intense rainfall, hailstorm hit Karachi; more rain predicted
KARACHI: Intense rainfall, coupled with hailstorms, swept through various areas of Karachi, transforming the atmosphere into a refreshing scene but simultaneously sparking concerns about potential...
Mohsin Naqvi rejects speculations on Imran Khan’s Health
LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi dismissed claims on Tuesday regarding the alleged deterioration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s eyesight, labeling them as...
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s PM after landslide victory
Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), became Bangladesh’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a major political shift after his party’s sweeping parliamentary...
Pakistan, seven other Islamic nations denounce Israel’s actions in the West Bank
WEB DESK: The foreign ministers of eight Islamic nations, including Pakistan, have expressed strong condemnation of Israel’s recent decision to designate land in the occupied...
Gold prices in Pakistan drop significantly by Rs9,000
KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday witnessed a significant drop in line with downward trend in international market. The price of 24-karat gold saw a reduction...
11 soldiers martyred, 12 Indian backed terrorists killed in Bajaur attack: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Eleven soldiers were martyred and 12 militants were killed after a cowardly terrorist attack was attempted on security forces and law enforcement agencies joint...
CM Punjab announces special measures to control inflation during Ramadan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced special measures to control inflation during the holy month of Ramadan. Chairing a meeting in Lahore...
SC sets 45-day target to clear pending death, life term cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced plans to resolve all pending cases related to death sentences and life imprisonment within the next 45...
Shaukat Khanum CMO shares updates on PTI founder’s health.
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Dr. Aasim Yusuf, confirmed receiving a detailed briefing from the medical team attending...
Gold worth Rs300 million stolen in Karachi jewellery heist after wall breach
KARACHI: A massive theft, among the largest in Karachi’s history, took place as burglars broke through a jewellery shop wall, stealing gold worth Rs300 million....
Chief Minister Maryam calls on youth to stand against hatred and discord
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged children and youth on Monday to rise above division, hatred, and destructive tendencies, calling for political disagreements to...
PM shehbaz in Austria on first official visit in over 30 years
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Vienna on a two-day visit to enhance economic ties, marking the first official Pakistani premier’s visit to...
Medical report of PTI founder Imran Khan emerges
ISLAMABAD: The medical examination report of Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was released on Monday, revealing significant improvement in his eye condition based...
Pakistan set to consider dropping senior players following defeat to India
WEB DESK: After Pakistan’s loss to India in the ICC T20 World Cup group stage, significant changes are anticipated in the national T20 squad, with...
Field Marshal Asim Munir vows to deepen Pak-UAE partnership
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Commander of Defence Forces, reinforced on Monday that the security and stability of the United...
Imran Khan has 70pc vision in one eye with glasses, other eye fully normal: Azam Nazeer Tarar
LAHORE: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the PTI founder has 70 percent vision in one eye with the help of glasses, while...
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup clash
COLOMBO: Pakistan now face a must-win situation in their final group-stage fixture to qualify for the Super Eight stage after suffering humiliating defeat to India...
CDF Munir, Marco Rubio hold high-level talks over global, regional security in Germany
WEB DESK: During his official visit to Germany from February 12 to 14, Field Marshal, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces...
India set 176-run target for Pakistan in ICC T20 World cup
COLOMBO: After being put in to bat, India posted 176 run challenging total, thanks largely to a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan. Pakistan opted to...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan choose to field after winning toss against India
COLOMBO: Pakistan opted to bowl first after winning the toss against arch-rivals India in their high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the R. Premadasa...
Pakistan receives invitation for Bangladesh PM’s oath ceremony
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been formally invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s incoming prime minister, scheduled to be held on February 17 in Dhaka....
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Medical team examines Imran Khan at Adiala Jail amid tight security
RAWALPINDI: A specialised team of five doctors carried out a detailed eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail under heightened...
PM Shehbaz embarks on Two-Day official visit to Austria to boost bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Sunday for a two-day official trip to Vienna at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The prime minister...
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan to face India today
COLOMBO: All eyes are on Colombo as arch-rivals Pakistan and India prepare to lock horns in a blockbuster encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World...
Fauji fertiliser emerges as PIA’s largest shareholder, says Arif Habib
KARACHI: Prominent businessman Arif Habib has shared fresh insights into the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), revealing that Asim Munir personally reached out to...
ISPR chief engages Lahore students on national security, youth’s role
LAHORE: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited leading academic institutions in Lahore, including Aitchison College, the University of...
JI announces protests at 10 Karachi spots after Police clash
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has declared it will stage demonstrations at 10 different locations across Karachi today, following a confrontation with police that led to the...
Punjab govt launches ambitious initiative to make pakistan green with restoration of Margalla forests
LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its efforts to promote environmental sustainability, placing the rehabilitation of the Margalla forest region at the forefront of its...
M9 Motorway Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 14 after injured victims pass away
KARACHI: The number of fatalities from the devastating multi-vehicle collision near Kathore on the M9 Motorway has risen to 14 after several injured victims succumbed...
Rain, gusty winds expected in Karachi, other regions from Feb 16–17
KARACHI: A shallow westerly weather system is forecast to bring rain and strong winds to various parts of Pakistan, including Karachi, over the weekend of...
UNSC denounces terror attack over Islamabad Imambargah
New York/Islamabad: The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly suicide bombing at an Islamabad imambargah, describing the assault as...
Imran Khan approaches IHC seeking bail, cites 85pc vision loss in right eye
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has approached the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of his sentence and release on bail in the Toshakhana II case, citing serious...
Shehbaz Sharif announces ramadan 2026 relief package
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramadan relief initiative for 2026, significantly expanding financial assistance for low-income families across the country. Speaking at...
Funeral prayers for senior politician syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri held in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayers of senior political figure Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri, a prominent leader of the Awam Pakistan Party, were offered at his residence...
IMF urges Pakistan to shield Low-Income households in electricity tariff reforms
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in talks with Pakistani authorities over proposed changes to electricity tariffs, stressing that any revisions should avoid...
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Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Sikh Activist in U.S.
NEW YORK: An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, admitted in federal court on Friday that he was involved in a failed plan to assassinate a Sikh...
SC announces Feb 18 hearing for Imran Khan’s six key cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed February 18 as the date for hearing six cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. Additionally,...
Imran Khan to be transferred to Islamabad model Jail within two months: Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, will be relocated to the newly constructed Islamabad Model Jail...
Adeeb Ahmed named interim CEO of K-Electric
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric. The decision was made during a meeting of the K-Electric...