School holidays declared for Shab-e-Baraat
KARACHI: Good news for students as the Sindh Education Department has announced a holiday on February 4th in observance of Shab-e-Baraat, a sacred night for...
ICC unveils official track for T20 world cup 2026
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the anthem for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The song, titled “Feel the...
Chief of Turkish General Staff meets with field marshal Syed Asim Munir to discuss defence collaboration
RAWALPINDI: General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, paid a visit to Pakistan and called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS...
Azerbaijan visit visa fees and services charges in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan has introduced an e-visa system designed to streamline the visa application process for Pakistani travelers, making it more accessible and efficient. Azerbaijan E-Visa...
Salman Akram Raja discusses PTI concerns with Chief Justice
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Salman Akram Raja met with Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahyah Afridi, in a session lasting over half an hour. Sources reveal...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set to strengthen collaboration in minerals sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed their mutual commitment to deepening collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz...
SHC allows govt to investigate Gul Plaza tragedy independently
KARACHI: Sindh High Court has advised the provincial government that it is within its authority to independently initiate an inquiry into Gul Plaza tragedy, following...
41 India-backed terrorists killed in two IBO in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 41 terrorists affiliated with India-backed groups Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on January...
Gold price per tola sheds Rs35,500 in Pakistan
KARACHI: The upward momentum in precious metal prices has abruptly reversed as both gold and silver experienced considerable drops in value across local and international...
PM announces Rs 4.4 cut in electricity tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of RS4.4 in electricity tariff for the industries to enhance their competitiveness and bolster exports. At...
Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ Won’t Need Iran Military Action
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump expressed on Thursday his desire to avoid military conflict with Iran, which has threatened retaliation against American bases and...
CTD operation in Mianwali: 6 terrorists killed, weapons recovered
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation near Chapri Dam, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully took down six high-profile terrorists, dealing a critical blow to regional...
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Khuzdar, tremors felt across nearby areas
QUETTA: Earthquake tremors shook Khuzdar in Balochistan on Friday, prompting many residents to hurriedly leave their homes out of concern. The Seismological Center recorded the...
Tim Paine, former Australian captain, named head coach of Sialkot stallions for PSL 11
SIALKOT: In a major update for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the head coach...
Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights restart after 14 years
KARACHI: After a gap of over a decade and a half, direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines...
Gul Plaza fire victims: 15 additional confirmed through DNA, evidence of presence
KARACHI: Authorities have successfully identified 69 victims of the devastating Gul Plaza fire, utilizing a combination of DNA analysis and “proof of presence” techniques. The...
PTI announces protest outside Adiala Jail amid growing concerns over Imran Khan’s health
RAWALPINDI: Raja says a petition has been submitted to the trial court to gain permission for meeting the party leader in custody Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...
PM Shehbaz discusses regional issues in Phone Call with Iranian President
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a telephonic discussion with Iranian President Masood and focusing on regional developments and the strengthening of bilateral ties....
Federal govt approves standardized azan, prayer timings for Islamabad, Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to foster religious harmony, the federal government has sanctioned a uniform system for Azan (call to prayer) and congregational prayer...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders immediate action on heartbreaking Lahore mother, child tragedy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the tragic incident in Lahore where a mother and her young daughter fell...