Sri Lanka defeats Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the fifth match of the tri-nation T20 series held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Lankans comfortably chased...
Australia simplifies visa application process for Pakistani citizens
WEB DESK: Australia has announced a simplified visa application process for Pakistani citizens, making it easier for eligible individuals to obtain an Australian visa. The...
Pakistan successfully tested an indigenous ship-launched ballistic missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy has conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed ship launched anti-ship ballistic missile. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
China successfully conducted its first emergency space launch
BEIING: The unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft launched atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:11 p.m. local time...
OGRA approves increase in gas prices in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved the prices of gas in Pakistan up to 7.14 percent. As per Oil and Gas Regulatory...
President, PM urges for unity to end violence against women
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed national resolve to work towards building a society where women rights are protected...
Thailand floods shatter 300-year rainfall record, claiming 19 lives in devastating storm
SONGKHLA: Heavy rains in Thailand have caused unprecedented destruction, breaking a 300-year record. The flooding has affected nine provinces, with over 400 millimeters of rainfall...
Pakistani Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq announces retirement from international tennis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s renowned tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq has officially announced his retirement from international tennis. The announcement came during the ATP Challenger Cup held in Islamabad,...
Outgoing CJCSC General Mirza pays farewell visit to COAS Munir
RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), made a farewell visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field...
Pakistan does not engage in covert strikes, states the DG ISPR.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan firmly maintains that it does not engage in covert operations or harbor any hostility towards the Afghan people, focusing exclusively on countering terrorism,...
Fazl rejects 27th amendment, says govt ignored opposition
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has strongly opposed the 27th constitutional amendment. During a press conference in Islamabad. JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman recalled that the...
Islamabad Court Extends The Pre-Arrest Bail of Imran Khan & Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad District and Sessions Courts on Tuesday extended the pre-arrest bail of former prime minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in connection with...
Terrorists aimed at Islamabad’s suburbs on November 11,Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully foiled a major terrorist plot targeting the outskirts of Islamabad, according to Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar during a media briefing...
Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka face off today to secure the last spot in the tri-nation series.
ISLAMABAD: An exhilarating contest looms as Zimbabwe faces Sri Lanka in a pivotal group-stage clash of the tri-nation T20I series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today....
Macron says Trump’s Ukraine peace plan needs improvement
WEB DESK: U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan requires significant adjustments to gain acceptance from Ukraine and European nations, French President Emmanuel Macron stated...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge by Rs7,700 per tola.
KARACHI: Gold experienced a notable price surge on Tuesday, aligning with an upward trend observed in the global market. The price for one tola of...
Security forces kill 22 terrorists in Bannu operation
RAWALPINDI: Security forces carried out an intelligence-driven operation in Bannu District on November 24, 2025, following reports of the presence of Khwarij associated with the...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi CGS vow to deepen defence partnership
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Chief of General Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday. The Prime Minister extended his...
OGRA approves 8% cut in gas tariff for consumers
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has proposed an average reduction of up to 8 percent in gas prices and submitted its recommendation...
CGS, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia calls on CJCSC at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi, ISPR
RAWAlPINDI: H.E. General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI...
Ash from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia is predicted to travel as far as Pakistan.
WEB DESK: The Hayli Gubbi volcano, situated in Ethiopia’s Afar region, erupted on Sunday, emitting a towering ash column that rose approximately 45,000 feet into...
Rs25 billion allocated for the reconstruction of Karachi’s roads and streets
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday allocated Rs25 billion for the reconstruction of 315 inner streets and 60 major roads in Karachi,...
Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed
WEB DESK: Intense rainfall over several days has led to severe flooding in southern Thailand, resulting in at least eight fatalities and forcing thousands of...
PMD predicts Karachi may experience cold winds originating from Quetta
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted an increase in cold weather across Karachi starting tomorrow, with chilly winds anticipated to blow in from...
Peshawar Blasts: CCTV Footage Shows Exact Moment Of Explosion
PESHAWAR: A 45-second CCTV clip has emerged, showing the precise moment a powerful explosion occurred outside the FC headquarters in Peshawar. The footage highlights the...
Digital media played pivotal role during Marka-e-Haq, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that the government is implementing concrete initiatives to advance digital media. During the grand launch...
General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili (CGS) Saudi Armed Forces visits GHQ
RAWALPINDI: H.E. General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Saudi Armed Forces, met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M),...
Far-right Australian politician dons burqa in parliament
WEB DESK: A far-right Australian politician sparked controversy on Monday after wearing a burqa in the country’s parliament, an action widely criticized by other lawmakers...
By-elections served as a decisive referendum, with a clear victory for PML-N, Maryam Nawaz.
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the recent by-elections were more than just electoral contests; they symbolized a referendum, decisively won by...
Bollywood legend Dharmendra, the He-Man of Indian cinema passes away at 89
WEB DESK: India is grieving the loss of a cinematic icon, Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The legendary actor,...
Three FC personnel martyred, two terrorists killed in suicide attack on FC headquarters in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Three suicide bombers launched an attack on the Peshawar Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters this morning. One of the attackers detonated their explosive vest at...
Punjab girls shine at 2025 national swimming championship, dominant performances in U-14, U-16 categories
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s young female swimmers delivered one of their finest collective performances at the 24th National Swimming Age-Group Championship, staged at Islamabad’s Sports Complex from...
FIA nabs two suspects over forced begging, human smuggling
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended two individuals during separate operations in Faisalabad for their alleged roles in forced begging abroad and human...
FCC forms larger bench to hear PTI’s election rigging petition
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has scheduled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s petition alleging widespread election irregularities for a hearing on 25 November, bringing the contentious issue...
Pakistan to host Its first international qirat competition from Monday
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inaugural International Qirat Competition is set to commence in Islamabad from tomorrow (Monday), marking a significant milestone for the country. The five-day event,...
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor injured, film shoot halted
WEB DESK: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor suffered a toe fracture during a shoot, leading to the temporary suspension of filming. According to Indian media reports,...
Pakistan denounces Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a strong denunciation of the latest Israeli military actions targeting Palestinians in Gaza. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi,...
Torkham border closure costs Afghanistan $45 million in one month
ISLAMABAD: Federal government sources have revealed that the month-long closure of the Torkham border has inflicted losses worth $45 million on Afghanistan, while Pakistan has...
Vietnam’s flooding crisis claims 90 lives, dozens still missing
WEB DESK: Vietnam is grappling with one of its deadliest flooding disasters in recent years, as authorities confirmed Sunday that the death toll has climbed...
20,000 cops deployed as 408 polling stations declared highly sensitive in Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for the by-elections being held in national and provincial constituencies across the province on Sunday (today)....
By-elections: Voting continues in 13 NA and Punjab Assembly seats
ISLAMABAD: Polling is in progress on Sunday in 13 constituencies six of the National Assembly and seven of the Punjab Assembly under stringent security arrangements....
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka set 129-run target for Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka have set a 129-run target for Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-Nation T20 Series match being played in Rawalpindi. After winning the toss,...
Bannu Police Thwart major blast attempt, bridge saved from destruction
BANNU: A major tragedy was prevented on Saturday when police in Bannu successfully neutralised an explosive device planted to blow up a key bridge near...
Pakistan urges UN to curb veto power, says Security Council gridlock demands urgent overhaul
NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for decisive action to address the UN Security Council’s veto power, arguing that it has repeatedly crippled the 15-member body’s...
Intra-court appeal of five IHC judges set for hearing in Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has fixed for hearing the intra-court appeal filed by five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). A six-member larger...
Karachi authorities starts crackdown over illegal floors , portions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have launched a new plan to curb illegal floors and unauthorized portions, imposing an immediate ban on the sale, purchase, transfer,...
IHC judges contest shifting of intra-court appeal to Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: Four judges of the Islamabad High Court have filed a petition challenging the decision to move their intra-court appeal from the Supreme Court to...
Karachi traffic paralyzed as transporters stage marathon sit-in against Customs
KARACHI: A major traffic disruption hit the Northern Bypass on Saturday after transporters launched a prolonged sit-in against Pakistan Customs, leaving thousands of vehicles stuck...
Lahore becomes world’s second most polluted city yet again
LAHORE: Despite repeated mitigation measures, Punjab continues to grapple with severe smog, with Lahore once more emerging as the world’s second most polluted city. Data...
17 militants, including three top commanders, eliminated in major KP operations
PESHAWAR: Security forces neutralised 17 militants among them three high-value commanders during a series of coordinated operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Saturday. The...