Zardari vows to turn Gilgit-Baltistan into a model of progress.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed the resolve to make Gilgit Baltistan a model of development, justice and equality. Addressing Gilgit Baltistan Independence Day...
Lahore Suffers World’s Worst Air Quality as Deadly Smog Chokes South AsiaToxic haze blankets region, threatening health and disrupting travel
WEB DESK: South Asia’s ongoing smog emergency has reached alarming new heights, with Lahore and New Delhi again topping the list of the world’s most...
CM Afridi expands KP cabinet despite Imran Khan’s advice for a smaller team
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has finalized a 13-member provincial cabinet, reportedly disregarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s suggestion to keep...
CM Maryam Nawaz ends land grabbing in Punjab: Azma Bukhari
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has lauded Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for taking historic steps to eliminate land grabbing across the province once...
Torkham border reopens after 20 Days to deport undocumented afghan nationals
KHYBER: After a 20-day closure, Pakistan has reopened the Torkham border crossing, but only to facilitate the deportation of Afghan nationals residing illegally in the...
Government announces increase in Petrol, Diesel Prices for Next 15 Days
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products for the next 15 days. According to the Ministry of Finance. the...
Sindh excise department extends Ajrak number Plate deadline to December 31
KARACHI: The Sindh Department of Excise and Taxation announced on Friday that the deadline for replacing vehicle number plates with the new, security-enhanced Ajrak design...
LHC approves Sheikh Rashid to travel abroad for Umrah
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has approved former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad’s request to travel abroad. Sheikh Rashid appeared in court along...
Shah Mahmoud Qureshi admitted at Lahore’s PKLI hospital
LAHORE: Former leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) met with Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) Lahore on Friday...
Karachi man gets E-Challan for stolen bike from four years ago
KARACHI: A resident of Karachi was left puzzled after receiving an e-challan for his bike, which was stolen four years ago and has yet to...
89-Year-Old Indian legend Dharmendra hospitalized, fans express concern
WEB DESK: Following reports of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra being admitted to hospital, his fans have become worried. According to Indian media sources. Dharmendra, who...
Mian Amer Mahmood re-elected PBA Chairman unopposed for 2025-26
KARACHI: During the Pakistan Broadcasters Association’s (PBA) annual general meeting in Karachi, Mian Amer Mahmood, Chairman of Dunya Media Group, was unanimously re-elected as PBA...
Karachi tyre warehouse fire extinguished after 21 hours of intense efforts
KARACHI: A large-scale fire that broke out at a tyre storage facility in Moach Goth has been successfully controlled after a prolonged firefighting operation lasting...
FIA drops corruption charges against former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has officially dropped its corruption case against former Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi, it was announced...
Bilawal says PPP ready to lead Azad Kashmir government
KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Friday that his party is prepared to assume control of the government in Azad...
PSX recovers with nearly 2,500-point surge after recent volatility
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong rebound on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing by 2,496.07 points during the trading session. The...
The price of domestic LPG cylinder has decreased by Rs. 69.44
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a reduction in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). According to the notification, from...
Earthquake tremors felt in Karachi
KARACHI: A magnitude of 2.2 earthquake felt in Karachi, According to the Meteorological Department, tremors of an earthquake were felt in Karachi. The department has...
Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada have reiterated their dedication to enhancing economic partnership and maintaining robust bilateral communication. This development followed a conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy...
Gaza’s Ceasefire Brings Calm, But No Cash as Banks Reopen Empty
WEB DESK: The ceasefire in Gaza has provided a slight relief from the devastation caused by Israel’s airstrikes and blockade. However, a severe cash shortage...
US signs 10-year defense pact with India
WEB DESK: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the unprecedented strength of military ties between India and the United States after meeting with his Indian...
Saudi Arabia announces new amendments to Umrah visa rules
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia has announced a new policy for Umrah visas, reducing the time frame for entry from three months to one month, as...
Pakistan calls on Afghan Taliban to cease providing safe haven to terrorists.
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday emphasized the urgent need to end cross-border infiltrations from Afghanistan and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on its fight...
Any act of aggression will be met with a firm and decisive response: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), reiterated on Friday that the Pakistan Army is unwavering in its commitment...
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban reach agreement to extend ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Following a week-long round of discussions in Istanbul, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have decided to uphold the ceasefire, as announced by the Turkish...
Funeral prayer of Captain Dr Noman Saleem offered in Isa Khel
ISA KHEL: The funeral prayer of Captain Dr. Noman Saleem, who embraced martyrdom yesterday in Kurram district, was offered at his ancestral area in Isa...
Chinese President urges caution to avoid dangerous retaliation cycle after trump meeting
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has advised both China and the United States not to fall into a dangerous cycle of retaliation. According to international...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new cabinet formed after governor’s approval
PESHAWAR: The new cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been officially formed, following the signing of the summary sent by Chief Minister Shehri Afreedi by Governor...
PM Shehbaz launches Rs50 Billion youth laptop initiative to support 100,000 students
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the fourth phase of the Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 on Thursday, during a ceremony held at the Jinnah...
Khawaja Asif denounces Afghan claims on TTP militants
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly dismissed claims made by the Afghan delegation suggesting that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters crossing the border are simply Pakistani refugees returning...
JUI Chief Calls on Government to Reassess Afghan Policy
CHINIOT: JUI Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman emphasized that Afghanistan’s Taliban are aligned with Pakistan’s interests rather than India’s, and he urged the government to respect Afghanistan’s...
Security forces eliminates 22 terrorists in Balochistan, KP
QUETTA: Security Forces have killed twenty two terrorists in three separate operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Inter Services Public Relations , an...
Inquiry finds no evidence of suicide in Islamabad SP Adeel Akbar’s death
ISLAMABAD: The investigation into the death of Islamabad Police Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) Adeel Akbar has reached its conclusion, with the inquiry panel ruling...
Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses tribal leaders in Peshawar, urges unity against militancy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, visited Peshawar where he engaged in extensive discussions with tribal elders and received briefings on regional security...
Veteran Actor Uzair Abbasi Passes away at 74
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani television personality and veteran actor Uzair Abbasi passed away, leaving his fans in deep sorrow. Abbasi, known for his versatile acting...
Russia conducts test of nuclear-capable poseidon super torpedo
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia successfully conducted a test of the Poseidon, a nuclear-powered super torpedo. Military analysts suggest this advanced weapon has...
Major victory in Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Campaign: Neutralization of TTP deputy leader Qari Amjad (Naib Ameer FAK)
RAWALPINDI: In a precise and targeted Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) carried out last night in Bajaur, Pakistan’s security agencies successfully eliminated Qari Amjad, also known as...
PTI-backed candidate Khurram Zeeshan wins Senate by-election from KP
PESHAWAR: Khurram Zeeshan, an independent candidate backed by PTI, was elected as a senator on the general seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. This seat...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz and Bilawal Bhutto to Hold Important Meeting Today
ISLAMABAD: The formation of the Azad Kashmir government is set to take a significant step today, with President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and...
Trump directs the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons, ending a three-decade-long suspension.
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, stressing the need...
Gold price in Pakistan falls again
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan experienced another drop on Thursday after witnessing a brief surge earlier, influenced by fluctuations in global rates. As...
Four militants, including TTP deputy, killed in Bajaur operation
ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, neutralizing four terrorists, including a high-profile commander of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In...
Pakistan agrees to resume talks with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Sources reveal that the Pakistani delegation, initially planning to return, has now opted to give peace another opportunity by resuming dialogue efforts. The discussions...
Pakistan condemns RSF seizure of Al-Fashir at UN Security Council meeting
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council held an urgent session following the capture of Al-Fashir in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). During the...
NEPRA wraps up hearing on PKR 0.3681 fuel charge relief for September 2025
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has finalized its proceedings regarding the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Generation’s (CPPA-G) application for monthly fuel charge adjustments...
Devastating Israeli airstrikes in Gaza result in 104 Palestinian deaths, Including dozens of children
GAZA: Gaza experienced another night of terror as relentless Israeli airstrikes devastated the region, claiming the lives of at least 104 Palestinians, among them numerous...
Security forces eliminates 7 terrorists in Kurram, five soldiers Martyred including Captain
KURRAM: in a Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) seven terrorists has killed while five soldiers including one Captain martyred. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),...
Petrol prices likely to increase from November 1
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petrol are likely to be increased starting November 1st, with a potential hike of up to Rs. 2.34 per litre. The...
Chaudhry Yasin likely to next Prime Minister of AJK
WEB DESK: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated Chaudhry Yasin as its candidate for the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), sources...
Punjab grapples with severe smog as Lahore tops global pollution charts
LAHORE: The city of Lahore has once again become the most polluted city worldwide, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a staggering 581 on...