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...
Earthquake shakes parts of Baluchistan, Sindh
KARACHI: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck multiple regions in Balochistan and Sindh, causing widespread panic among residents. The seismic activity...
Veteran politician Zaeem Qadri passes away
LAHORE: Family sources confirmed that Zaeem Qadri, a former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), experienced a heart attack and was receiving care at a...
Islamabad red zone locked for entry and exit
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Red Zone Locked Down as Opposition Launches Protest Outside Parliament Over Imran Khan’s Health Concerns On Friday, Islamabad’s Red Zone was cordoned off,...
Imran Khan reported vision issue in Jan, 2026: Fazal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry dismissed claims by former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he had been raising concerns about worsening eyesight...
Pakistan Navy’s KHAIBAR embarks on historic visit to Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship KHAIBAR, a newly commissioned and advanced vessel, embarked on its maiden voyage from Türkiye to Pakistan and made a port call...
Punjab govt ban over substandard drugs across province
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken swift action to curb the distribution of unsafe medicines by banning 10 substandard drugs across the province. The Director-General...
JUI leader Abdul Ghafoor admitted to hospital owing heart attack
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan released a statement...
Any failure to provide medical care to PTI cheif would amount to severe negligence; Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah stated that deliberately withholding medical care from imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, if...
Gold prices drop by Rs 8,600 per tola following a global decline in bullion rates
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a sharp decline on Friday, in response to losses in the global bullion market, effectively erasing gains recorded earlier...
Three-day Basant festival begins in Quetta with great enthusiasm
QUETTA: Basant has arrived in Quetta, with the three-day Basant Mela running from February 13 to 15. The city’s skies will soon be alive with...
President, PM congratulate BNP on election triumph
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his felicitations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority...
SUPARCO predicts Ramadan 1447 Hijri moon will be visible on Feb 18, 2026
LAHORE: SUPARCO has issued its scientific prediction for the sighting of the new moon marking Ramadan 1447 Hijri. According to SUPARCO, the new moon will...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide majority in first election since Gen Z uprising
WEB DESK: The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months...
Opposition alliance plans protest outside parliament today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition will hold a sit-in outside Parliament House following Friday prayers on February 13. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Govt extends educational support for eligible students: Imran Shah
ISLAMABAD: Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, announced that over 75,000 students have benefited from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Individual Financial Assistance...
Sindh University Dadu campus official removed after viral video footage
DADU: The Sindh government has taken action against Professor Azhar Shah, the in-charge of Sindh University’s Dadu campus, following the circulation of videos on social...
T20 World Cup 2026: viral video raises hygiene concerns at Delhi Stadium
DELHI: Video allegedly filmed at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has gone viral, sparking debate and concern among cricket...
Saudi defense minister holds security talks with CDF in Riyadh
RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Defense Minister, convened with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at his Riyadh office on...
Sheikh Hasina denounces recent election in Bangladesh as a “Farce”
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent general elections held under an interim government, calling them a “farce.” From her current...
NEPRA Introduces fixed charges for domestic users with up to 300 units monthly consumption
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced fixed charges for residential consumers consuming up to 300 units of electricity each month. This...
President, PM congratulate nation on successful launch of EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly congratulated the Pakistani people on the successful deployment of the country’s second domestically...
Ruer-E-Hilal committee to meet on Feb 18 for Ramadan moon sighting
ISLAMABAD: Scientific forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may begin Ramadan simultaneously this year The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) is scheduled to assemble in...
Pakistan, U.S. explore opportunities to strengthen counterterrorism efforts, economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic meeting on Thursday, Pakistan and the United States committed to deepening cooperation in counterterrorism and expanding economic partnerships, specifically focusing on...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen economic ties with Turkey
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its friendly relations and economic collaboration with Turkey. During a discussion with a...
Ranveer Singh refuses King Khan to pay INR 0.4 billion for Don 3
WEB DESK: A recent behind-the-scenes clash between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment surrounding the much-anticipated Don 3 has taken a new turn, with the actor...
CM Punjab announces multi-billion projects in Mianwali, including Medical, Agricultural colleges
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has unveiled a series of major development projects during her visit to Mianwali, aiming to turn...
Polls close in Bangladesh, Official results expected by Friday
WEB DESK: Bangladesh has successfully conducted its first general election following the landmark student-led protests of 2024, which brought an end to Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year...
Pakistan launches second Indigenous EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has marked a major achievement in its national space programme with the successful launch of its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from...
Famous Naat Khuwan Tabinda Lari passes away in karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan has lost one of its most beloved Naat Khawans, Tabinda Lari, who passed away after battling heart disease. She had been receiving treatment...
Gold prices stayed steady, silver experienced a rise of Rs90 per tola
KARACHI: The price of 24 karat per tola gold remained unchanged at Rs 528,562 on Thursday as compared to the previous trading day, according to...
SC orders eye check-up for Imran Khan, calls with sons Qasim and Suleman
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the Supreme Court instructed that Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), be provided access to eye specialists and granted telephonic contact...
Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling center
WEB DESK: Three individuals sustained injuries when a homemade explosive detonated near a polling station in Bangladesh’s Gopalganj district during the country’s first general elections...
Bangladesh votes in landmark election after 2024 Gen Z uprising
WEB DESK: Bangladeshis headed to polling stations on Thursday for a pivotal election, a momentous event marking a significant transition for the South Asian nation...
Karachi Ramadan 2026: Sehri & Iftar Schedule & Calendar
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi can depend on this comprehensive Ramadan timetable for accurate Sehri and Iftar timings throughout 2026. As Pakistan’s largest city and key...
PSL 11 Auction: top 10 most expensive players, big signings
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League’s 11th edition auction was held in Lahore, drawing widespread excitement among cricket enthusiasts and franchises. Leading the bidding was Islamabad...
Senate panel sparks laughter with confusing Mix-Up over acronym: “Camell” vs. “Camel”
ISLAMABAD: An unusual situation arose during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security on Wednesday when the committee chair mistakenly interpreted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces compensation for victims of Islamabad imambargah explosion
ISLAMABAD: The entire nation remains in mourning following the tragic suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday. He emphasized...
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Tragedy in Swat: lawyer killed, seven others injured in children’s dispute turned violent
SWAT: Tensions in society continue to escalate as a violent altercation triggered by a dispute among children resulted in one death and seven injuries. The...
D.I. Khan Incident: Four police officers, including SHO, killed in militant attack
D.I.KHAN: A violent assault by militants resulted in the martyrdom of four police personnel, including SHO Faheem Mumtaz, during a search operation in Wana Budh,...
Singh govt introduces ‘Youth Card’ for young people
KARACHI: The Sind provincial government has initiated plans to introduce a ‘Youth Card’ designed to expand access to opportunities for the youth across the province....
Electricity prices decreases across the country
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially issued a final notification confirming a decrease in electricity tariffs across Pakistan, bringing relief to both industrial and residential...
NA speaker confirms acceptance of Akhtar Mengal’s resignation
ISLAMABAD: The resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has been officially accepted by the Speaker of the National Assembly,...
Ex-COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa suffers injury in fall
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (Retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa sustained injuries after a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning, family sources...
Moon for Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan likely to sighted Feb 18 evening
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon for Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to be born on February 17 at...
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China achieves major milestone in Its lunar human spaceflight program
WEB DESK: China is making rapid progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Recently, the nation reached a significant...
PSX experiences a surge, positive trading boosts index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Market experienced a positive trend today, with trading showing optimism and recovery in key sectors. At the start of the trading...
Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, recently held a meeting with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan....
PM takes notice of Nepra’s new solar regulations, PPP criticises new solar policies
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday promptly addressed concerns surrounding the recently announced Net Metering Regulations 2026 by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...
NA passes resolution paying tributes to Armed Forces
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly convened today and unanimously passed a resolution honoring the Armed Forces for their unmatched sacrifices in the battle against terrorism. Introduced...