Govt announced holiday on Muharram 1
PESHAWAR: All teaching and administrative activities to remain suspended. The University of Agriculture in Dera Ismail Khan will observe a public holiday tomorrow (Friday) on...
Heavy Rainfall Begins in Various Areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rainfall has started in various parts of Karachi. The outskirts of Karachi, including Kothur, Gadap, and surrounding areas, are experiencing rain.Rain is ongoing...
Sindh High Court Declares NAB Inquiry Against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh as Unlawful
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has declared the NAB inquiry against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh, Iqbal Memon, regarding his parole release as null and...
Lahore airport will remain partially closed from July 1
LAHORE: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore will remain closed daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM between...
Moon for Muharram-ul-Haram sighted in Pakistan
QUETTA: The moon of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, the Day of Ashura will be observed on Sunday, July 6. A meeting...
Khawaja Asif Highlights Non-Politicisation of Terrorism at SCO Summit
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized on Thursday that terrorism remains a universal challenge that should not be exploited for political purposes during the...
KP police obtains anti-drone technology to control terror activity
PESHAWAR: The police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art anti-drone technology aimed at countering aerial threats linked to terrorism, official sources...
Federal cabinet approves finance bill 2025-2026
Islamabad: Federal cabinet on Thursday approved a finance bill 2025-2026. The Federal cabinet meeting in the chair of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the finance...
NA passes budget for FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 According to the detail, The national Assembly has passed the federal budget...
United Nations Population Fund representative calls on Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: A representative of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Dr. Luay Shabaneh on Thursday called on Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal at...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1335 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1335 per tola to 356,000 in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate...
Bilawal charing parliamentary meeting directs his lawmakers to vote in favour of budget
Islamabad: A key government’s allied party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday directed their members of parliament to vote in favour...
PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard work and dedication in...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
Interior Ministry decides to consult provinces for suspension of mobile, internet services during Muharram
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi led huddle decided to consult provinces for suspension of mobile phone or internet services during Muharram-ul-Haram . The meeting reviewed...
Federal cabinet meeting underway to approve 2025-2026 finance bill
Islamabad: Meeting of the federal cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The federal cabinet is reviewing and approving...
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting to be held today for sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent
Quetta: A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned in Quetta on June 26 (Thursday) for the sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent....
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls on Antonio Guterres in New York
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York in his capacity...
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 26 June every...
Cabinet meeting called today to approve Finance bill
Islamabad: The federal cabinet will hold a crucial meeting Thursdat, today to review and approve the new Finance Amendment Bill for the upcoming fiscal year....
Talks with US regarding trade, reciprocal tariffs to conclude next week
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have decided to conclude trade talks focused on reciprocal tariffs next week after a virtual meeting between Finance Minister...
Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
Donald Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as ‘An Exceptional and Inspiring
THE HAGUE: U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him “an exceptional human being and an inspiring personality” during a...
SA approves Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year
KIarachi: The Sindh Assembly has approved Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year along with a supplementary budget of 156.06 billion Rupees for the...
Governor Sindh challenges SHC verdict regarding acting governor in SC
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Wednesday challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision regarding the acting governor in the Supreme Court. The Barrister Abid...
Pillion riding banned on 9th, 10th Moharram in Sindh
Karachi: The Sindh government on Wednesday imposed pillion riding ban on Ashura days of 9th and 10th Muharram. The provincial government has also issued a...
NEPRA approves Rs 1.50 reduction in basic electricity tariff for current financial year
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a reduction in a basic tariff of the electricity by Rs 1.50 for the...
International Day of the Seafarer being observed today
Islamabad: The International Day of the Seafarer is being observed today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to recognize the challenging and indispensable role of seafarers in...
IA, SIU arrest four RAW agents during joint operation in Karachi
Karachi: An Intelligence agency and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in their joint operation caught four alleged operatives of India’s intelligence agency, RAW from Quaidabad area...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...
Rs12 billion approved for transforamtion of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the approval of Rs12 billion for the transformation of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard into...
Gold prices up by Rs 300 per tola
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.300 and was traded at Rs.354,665 on Wednesday , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
NSA attends 20th meeting of SCO in Beijing
Beijing:National Security Advisor (NSA)National Security Adviser and Inter-Service Intelligence Chief, Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik attended the 20th meeting of the secretaries of the Security...
Agriculture is backbone of country’s economy, reforms in this sector to substantially increase produce: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said sustainable reforms in the agriculture sector will further boost the country’s economy. He was chairing a review...
Roadside bomb kills four in Parachinar
Parachinar: A roadside bomb blast killed as many as four people and same numbers of injured on Wednesday in the Sharamkhel area of Pewar, Parachinar,...
Bahrain defeats Pakistan 3-1 to clinch AVC men’s volleyball nations Cup title
MANAMA: Bahrain secured 3=1 victory over the Pakistan volleyball team to clinch gold in the AVC Nation Cup being played in Manama. Pakistan started with...
PM Shehbaz Praises Bilawal, Team for Successfully Highlighting Pakistan’s Narrative on Global Stage
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his team for their impactful diplomatic efforts during...
Filmmaker Yasir nawaz’s brother passes away
KARACHI: Renowned actor and filmmaker Yasir Nawaz shared the sad news of his brother Waqar Nawaz’s demise on Tuesday. Through a heartfelt message on social...
Abhinandan surrender-fame Major Syed Moeez Martyred, 11 terrorist eliminated in S. Waziristan operation
RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan District, resulting in the elimination of 11 terrorists believed to...
Billion rupees worth railway land successfully reclaimed: Hanif Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, announced that the government has successfully reclaimed billions of rupees worth of railway land and is actively working on...
Khawaja Asif Applauds Iran-Israel Ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed praise for Iran’s resilience and bravery, describing the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel as a positive development. In...
Massive cut in gold rate owing to ceasefire Iran-Israel war
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.3,800 per tola due to the announcement of ceasefire Iran and Israel war. According to the All Pakistan...
LHC Denies Imran Khan Bail in May 9 Cases
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has denied bail to ex-Prime Minister and PTI leader Imran Khan in eight cases related to May 9 incidents,...
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan calls on PM Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working closely with China for successful implementation of ongoing CPEC projects. He was...
Kamal suggests making decline in population be made part of national policy
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that his ministry is launching an Universal medical record system in which a person Identity...
As Gulf airspace reopens Pakistan resumes flight operations for these countries
KARACHI: Pakistan has resumed flight operations to the Gulf region following the reopening of airspace over Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, aviation sources confirmed on Tuesday....
Light drizzle predicted in Karachi to give relief over ongoing humid spell
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the possibility of light drizzle or rain in Karachi today with likelihood of some relief to the...
Bus catches sudden fire kills six injuring 7 others in Quetta
QUETTA: Six passengers were killed and seven others injured on Tuesday after a sudden fire errupted in a bus near Maghribi Bypass in Quetta. According...
PM discusses Middle East situation with KSA, Qatari ambassadors; calls for dialogue, peace
ISLAMABAD: The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle...
DPM Dar to lead Pakistan delegation at 12th Pakistan-UAE JMC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit the United Arab Emirates to head the Pakistani delegation at the...