Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt
KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...
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Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu
LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...
Punjab revises 2026 matric, Intermediate exam calendar
LAHORE: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has announced a revised timetable for matriculation and intermediate examinations and results for 2026, adjusting the dates...
Karachi police detain ‘serial rapist’ involved in abusing over 100 children
KARACHI: Police have arrested a serial rapist involved in the abuse of over 100 children during a raid in the Tipu Sultan area. As per...
Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...
Junaid Safdar’s wedding celebrations kick off with colorful Mehndi event
LAHORE: The wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have officially commenced,...
DG ISPR engages with faculty and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held an interactive session with teachers and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur,...
Pakistan denounces alleged mosque profiling in Indian-administered Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticised reports suggesting that mosques and their management bodies are being profiled in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, calling the move...
Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed mark second wedding anniversary
WEB DESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik celebrated two years of marriage with actor Sana Javed, sharing a heartfelt message for his wife on...
Nine killed as passenger bus crashes on Makran coastal highway
QUETTA: A tragic road accident claimed at least nine lives on Saturday after a passenger bus overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, officials...
Rana Sanaullah calls on PTI to rejoin parliamentary committees, embrace dialogue
ISLAMABAD: In a significant appeal, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday to re-engage with parliamentary committees, emphasizing...
Royal Navy unveils State-of-the-Art Autonomous helicopter to strengthen maritime defense
LONDON: The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom has announced the successful test flight of its first full-sized, unmanned helicopter, marking a significant advancement in...
NEPRA’s 2025 power sector report criticizes Pakistan’s power distribution performance
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released its annual Power Sector Industry Report for 2025, painting a grim picture of Pakistan’s electricity...
Security Forces eliminate 20 terrorists in Kharan Balochistan: ISPR
KHARAN: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security personnel have neutralized around fifteen to twenty terrorists linked to India-sponsored groups, involved in various terrorist...
Schools to open in Punjab from Monday
LAHORE: In Punjab, public and private sector schools will resume classes from Monday. According to the detail, the Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said...
Under-19 World Cup: England edges past Pakistan by 37 runs
WEB DESK: In a thrilling Under-19 World Cup encounter in Harare, England emerged victorious over Pakistan by a margin of 37 runs. Pakistan, chasing a...
Balochistan CM raises concerns over Internet towers in remote areas
QUETTA: Balochistan’s Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti voiced concerns on Friday regarding the presence of internet towers in sparsely populated regions of the province, warning that...
CM Sindh calls on Salik Husain, discuss issues related to overseas Pakistanis
KARACHI: Minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah in...
Robust surge in the stock market, over 3,000 points jump in the 100 Index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable rally today, closing the trading week on a high note with notable gains. Right at the opening...
President, PM extend greetings to muslims on Shab-e-Meraj
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly conveyed warm wishes to Muslims in Pakistan and around the world on the...
Under-19 World Cup: England sets a 211-run target for Pakistan
WEB DESK: England has posted a target of 211 runs for Pakistan in the first match of the Under-19 World Cup. The game was played...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches expanded health card programme for Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the revival and expansion of the Health Card programme to include Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and...
Massive fire breaks out at Karachi Port’s KICT terminal, engulfing 20 containers in flames
KARACHI: A massive fire erupted at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on Friday, engulfing 20 containers and halting operations for two ships. The blaze, suspected...
Babar Azam appears unhappy after Smith refuses single in BBL clash
WEB DESK: Babar Azam looked visibly upset when teammate Steve Smith opted against taking a single on the final delivery of an over during the...
India’s economic reforms are a failure of Modi government; Wall Street Journal
WEB DESK: The Wall Street Journal delivered a sharp critique of the Indian government, accusing it of pursuing weak and inconsistent economic reforms under Prime...
KP allocates Rs 200 million for restoration of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has embarked on an ambitious cultural restoration project, dedicating Rs200 million to revive historical sites connected to legendary film...
ECP suspends 32 NA members for not submitting asset declarations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action against 32 members of the National Assembly (NA) by suspending their memberships due to their...
PDMA issues weather alerts about strong cold wave in Punjab, KP
LAHORE: Punjab’s prolonged dry spell is expected to end with the arrival of a westerly weather system, bringing rain to most districts and snowfall to...
Gold price in Pakistan remains stable
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Friday following a notable surge the previous day. As reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
ATC extends interim bail of Imran’s sisters, Azam Swati and Fawad Chaudhry
LAHORE: Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday extended interim bail until February 13 for several notable individuals, including Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Azam Swati, and Fawad...
NA appoints Mahmood Achakzai as opposition leader after months of delay
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly, the lower chamber of parliament, appointed Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the leader of the opposition on Friday, marking the end of...
Attaullah Tarar pays tribute to Ishrat Fatima at her Islamabad residence
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, paid a visit to the residence of renowned broadcaster Ishrat Fatima in Islamabad on Thursday. During the...
Canadian Police report links Bashnoi Geng to Indian government orders
WEB DESK: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a report claiming that the infamous Bashnoi Geng, involved in crimes such as extortion, murder,...
Govt decide to keep fuel prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the upcoming two weeks. An official notification confirmed that the fuel prices...
Pak-US military drills inspired gambit 2026 to proceed
ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council’s Executive Committee has sanctioned major development projects totaling over 117 billion rupees. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Sui gas providers urged to enhance domestic gas deliveries
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has issued directives to Sui Gas companies to implement urgent measures aimed at alleviating gas shortages for residential...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey progressing toward defense cooperation, says Minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat Harraj announced that a draft defense agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been prepared after nearly...
Bahraini King hosts Luncheon for President Zardari
MANAMA: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain welcomed President Asif Ali Zardari to a special luncheon today. Accompanying the President was First Lady...
Pakistan approves Five Key health projects under “Uraan Pakistan” initiative
ISLAMABAD: During a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of...
Security forces eliminates 13 Indian-backed terrorists in two separate KP IBO’s: ISPR
BANNU: Security forces have killed 13 India-backed terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday....
PTA calls for immediate removal of ‘Illegal and Harmful’ content on Social Media
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to social media users to promptly eliminate any content that is illegal, hateful, defamatory,...
Domestic workers’ theft ring busted in Karachi’s Ferozabad
KARACHI: Police have dismantled a well-organized theft ring after arresting five domestic workers accused of stealing from the home of an industrialist in the Ferozabad...
Pakistan seeks increase in Hajj quota for 2026 from Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially requested Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj quota for 2026 to 230,000, aligning with the country’s population size and enabling more...
Bangladesh cricket board fires Nazmul Islam over controversial comments
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has terminated the appointment of Board Director Nazmul Islam after he made provocative remarks. In response, Bangladeshi cricketers announced...
Pakistani passport ranking improves , now ranked 98th worldwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport has seen notable progress, climbing to the 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, marking an improvement from the previous year....
Two dead in Thailand after another crane collapses, crushing cars
WEB DESK: A crane accident near Thailand’s capital on Thursday resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and damage to two vehicles, just a...
Tickets for Pak VS Australia T20I series to go on sale from 16 January
WEB DESK: Tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs Australia T20I series will be available for purchase online starting 16 January, as announced by the...
Pakistan Launches First Ever Official AI Avatar ‘Laila’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, representing a significant milestone in the nation’s journey to incorporate AI into its...
Gold prices take downturn after hitting all-time high
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a drop on Thursday following a surge in recent sessions that pushed them to record highs. In the international bullion market,...