PM unveils new initiatives for GB, Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to accelerating development in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a ceremony in Gilgit,...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rising weekly, external debt stable at $100bn: SBP governor
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said the country’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing every week, while Pakistan’s external debt has remained...
Trump says Iran agreement within reach, warns military action remains an option
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains within reach, but warned that military action could resume if negotiations collapse. Speaking...
Gold prices surge sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant increase on Thursday, with the price of per tola gold rising by Rs7,800 in the local market....
Air Chief highlights PAF strategy behind response to Indian aggression
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Thursday shared details of the Pakistan Air Force’s operational planning and combat strategy that, according to him, successfully neutralized Indian...
Pakistan rejects Indian terrorism narrative, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated on Thursday that India’s long-standing attempt to portray Pakistan as a sponsor of terrorism had “completely collapsed” in the eyes...
Media pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87
WEB DESK: Ted Turner, the legendary broadcaster who transformed the way the world consumes news, has passed away at the age of 87. His death...
Afridi mourns the martyrdom of Maulana Idrees, praises is knowledge piety
KARACHI: Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi, expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of renowned Islamic scholar and former Member of Assembly,...
Saba Qamar recognized as “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” by actress Namra Shahid
KARACHI: Renowned actress Saba Qamar has been dubbed “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” by fellow actress Namra Shahid. In a recent interview, Namra Shahid shared her admiration...
KP CM allegedly drafted resignation twice due to depression, says PM advisor Ikhtiar Wali
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor Ikhtiar Wali has asserted that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) once again drafted his resignation while battling depression. Pakistan...
Govt extends security deployment in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026
G.BALTISTAN: Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the federal government has decided to prolong the deployment of security forces in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026....
Children in Sindh to receive Rs3,000 monthly support from birth to age five
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a new initiative under the Sindh Social Protection Program to provide a monthly stipend of Rs3,000 to children from...
Attock petroleum offers Rs5 per liter discount on petrol at selected stations
ISLAMABAD: Attock Petroleum has introduced a Rs5 per liter reduction on petrol at its designated fuel outlets as part of an effort to provide some...
Electric air taxis make debut over New York city, resembling the Jetsons
NEW YORK: The skies above New York City have welcomed electric air taxis, with inaugural demonstration flights occurring this week. These innovative aircraft operate more...
Police shot, killed SHO in Shikarpur
SHIKARPUR: Station House Officer (SHO), Ali Hassan Jatoi, died after sustaining gunshot wounds. The fatal incident took place near Phatak No. 2, close to Lakhi...
SCP clarifies the jurisdictional roles of SC, constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) are independent entities with equal authority, a division bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi...
JUI Chief calls for Justice for Sheikh Idrees, announces nationwide demonstrations
CHARSADDA: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday demanded immediate justice for the assassination of religious scholar Sheikh Idrees and revealed plans for nationwide protests...
Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media
WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...
Breakthrough in Maulana Idrees Case as One Suspect Identified
CHARSADDA: Investigators have made significant progress in the case involving the killing of religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees, with police confirming that one suspect has...
PM Shehbaz praises Trump’s halt on project freedom in Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump following the decision to temporarily pause “Project Freedom” in the Strait of...