Federal cabinet meeting in chair of PM underway
Islamabad: Meeting of the federal cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. It is discussing agenda items....
Trump to host Field Marshal Asim Munir at luncheon in White house today
Washington: Field Marshal Asim Munir will meet President Donald Trump on Wednesday during his official visit to the United States, according to security sources. The...
Maryam Nawaz Visits Mayo Hospital for MRI Scan Due to Shoulder Discomfort
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was seen visiting Mayo Hospital Lahore today amid reports of shoulder pain, hospital officials confirmed. Sources indicated that the...
Islamabad Municipal Authority Moves Against Fraudulent Parking Contractor to Protect Public Interests
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) has officially ended its partnership with AJCL, the firm responsible for implementing the digital parking system across Islamabad. ...
Salaries, Pension increase by 10 % in Punjab budget 2025-26
LAHORE: In the punjab budget 2025-26 government has decided to increase the salaries and Pension for poor, During the budget speech in the Punjab Assembly, ...
Special Flights Bring 268 Pakistani Pilgrims Safely Back from Iraq
ISLAMABAD: The process of bringing Pakistani pilgrims back from Iraq is ongoing, with a total of 268 individuals having safely returned aboard special flights. A...
Gold prices down by Rs.700 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.700 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold...
Iran Open to talk if Israel ceases attacks: DPM Daar
ISLAMABAD: As the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv enters its fourth day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Monday...
Punjab presents Rs5,335 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Rs 181 billion for health
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman on Monday presented the province’s Rs5,335 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Prior to the assembly...
160 Pakistanis from Iran transported to Pakistan through Taftan border
Quetta: As many as 160 Pakistanis from Iran have been transported to Pakistan through Taftan border. According to the immigration officials, arriving Pakistanis includes Zaireens,...
Mustafa Kamal calls all sectors to unite for polio-free Pakistan
QUETTA:Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Monday urged politicians, religious scholars, academia, civil society’s members, parents and media to use their influence with renewed...
Interest rate to remain unchanged on 11 percent: SBP
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to retain key policy rate at 11 percent. A monetary policy committee meeting in chair...
5 Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij killed in two separate engagements in KP: ISPR
Rawalpindi: As many as five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the ISPR...
Punjab Assembly session underway to present 2025-2026 budget
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman is presenting the province’s Rs5,335 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Prior to the assembly session,...
High level committee on Petroleum Prices to meet weekly to review situation amid Iran-Israel War
Islamabad: It has been decided by the high level committee set up on the order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on prices of petroleum amid...
Khawaja Asif calling on Muslim states to unite against Israel
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sounded the alarm about the “disastrous consequences” of Western support for Israel, calling on Muslim states to unite against...
PM directs advanced IT trainings for youth employability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to formulate the modern training programs for the youth to ensure their employability and...
Punjab to present this financial year Rs 5.3 trillion budget today
LAHORE: The Punjab government will present upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 Rs 5.3 trillion budget today. Punjab Assembly budget session will be held today in the...
Monetary Policy to be announced today
KARACHI : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce Monetary Policy today. The SBP is set to hold the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting...
Remittances play crucial role in strengthening national economy: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says remittances from overseas Pakistanis have played a crucial role in significantly strengthening the national economy and foreign exchange...
International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) being observed today
Web Desk: Today on June 16th marks the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), a day that recognizes the hard work and sacrifice of the...
Petrol prices hiked by Rs.4.8 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs4.80 per litre for the next 15 days. In a notification,...
NA Speaker Rejects Omar Ayub’s Proposal to Form Committee on ECP Appointments
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, has dismissed Opposition Leader Omar Ayub’s request to establish a parliamentary committee responsible for the appointment of a...
Punjab to Announce People’s-Focused Budget for 2025-26 Tomorrow
LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to unveil its upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, promising a comprehensive plan aimed at inclusive development and...
Pakistan Denies Allegations of Supplying Ballistic Missiles to Iran Amid Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Security officials in Pakistan have dismissed recent claims suggesting that the country has provided Iran with non-nuclear ballistic missiles, describing such reports as unfounded...
Bilawal Warns of War if India Cuts Pakistan’s Water Supply
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that if India attempts to block Pakistan’s water, then war would remain the only option...
Karachi Police Shoot Dead Two Robbers in Encounter
KARACHI: Two suspected bandits were killed in an alleged police encounter and 16 suspected criminals arrested from different areas of the city. On Rashid Minhas...
13 Israelis killed 13, hurt 380 in Iran’s retaliatory attacks
Tel Aviv: According to an Israeli government statement, at least 13 people have been killed and 380 hurt in Iran’s attacks on Israel. Of those...
Israel urges citizens to take shelter after detecting new missile launches from Iran
Telaviv: The Israeli army on Sunday called on citizens to take shelter after detecting new missile launches from Iran toward Israel as the two foes...
Maryam announces to provide free higher education to children of registered industrial workers
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that workers are our pride and every facility including education and healthcare will be provided to them....
Govt initiates urgent measures to ensure safety of its citizens including pilgrims in Iran, Iraq: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has apprised that the government has initiated urgent measures to ensure the safety and welfare of...
Father’s day being celebrated globally today
Islamabad: Father’s Day is being observed today across much of the world, a special occasion dedicated to expressing respect and love for fathers and to...
Pakistan extends felicitations to Bulgaria on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Islamabad: Pakistan has extended warmest felicitations to the leadership and people of Bulgaria, on the landmark occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between...
Balochistan budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to be presented on June 17
Quetta: Balochistan government will present upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 budget on June 17. According to the Balochistan government sources, the budget overall volume is likely...
World Wind Day being observed today around globe
Web Desk: Global Wind Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the power of wind energy and its potential to...
If Israel aggression stops, our responses will also stop: Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran’s recent military actions against Israel were carried out in self-defence, amid ongoing hostilities between the...
Met Dept predicts rains in Karachi on Monday
Karachi: Meteorological Departmment has predicted rains in Karachi from Monday tomorrow. The maximum temperature is likely to remain 37 degree centigrade today. The met department...
Saudi Crown Prince telephones Iran President to condemn Israel’s attack
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, calling them a violation of international law. In a phone...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being observed today (Sunday). The day aims to highlight the necessity of protecting and supporting older individuals...
Iran fresh attacks on Israel kill 7, injuring more than 140
Tel Aviv/ Tehran: Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its...
Saad Rafique calls on Shehbaz, discussed political, economic situation
LAHORE; Former federal minister and PML-N leader Khawaja Sadd Rafique called on Prime Minister Shehabaz Sharif, both the leaders discussed overall political and economic situations...
Pakistan Expresses Full Support for Iran Amid Israeli Aggression.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the Israeli attack is a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and regional integrity. He added that the attack is...
Balochistan experience wild Earthquake
KARACHI: Earlier on Saturday, mild earthquake tremors were once again felt in parts of Karachi. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake struck at 9:54am...
Gold rate surge again by Rs. 1500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.1500 per tola to Rs.1500 to Rs. 363,000 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. the...
Pakistan seeks lasting peace in the region; war is not the solution, Bilawal Bhutto
BRUSSELS: Pakistani Parliamentary delegation leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that Pakistan desires peace, and that there is no military solution to the Kashmir issue...
We have neither recognized Israel nor established relations, Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that if Muslims do not unite today, it will be the turn of everyone tomorrow. He further mentioned...
Seven flights canceled from Najaf to Karachi, Baku to Lahore, and Karachi to Jeddah.
WEB DESK: Due to the ongoing escalation and conflict between Iran and Israel, flights operated by Pakistani and international airlines have been canceled. A total...
High court orders reclamation of official vehicles from grade 20 and 21 officers in historic ruling
LAHORE: For the first time in Lahore High Court’s 150-year history, a significant decision has been made to reduce official expenses. Chief Justice Lahore High...
According to the UN charter Iran has right to self-defense, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has stated that Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s illegal attacks and affirms that Iran has the...
Earthquake shakes Chaman Balochistan
CHAMAN: 3.6 magnitude earthquake felt in Balochistan’s Chaman Earthquake tremors measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale were felt in Chaman, a district in Balochistan near...