SBP lowers down interest rate by one percent
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday diminished interests rate by one percent as it announced the monetary policy. The Monetary Policy Committee...
Polio virus detected in samples collected from multiple districts
Islamabad:As part of ongoing efforts to eradicate poliovirus, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed presence of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in environmental...
India’s unilateral, provocative actions pose grave threat to regional,international peace: DPM
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has exposed India’s mala fide intentions behind the Pahalgam attack. Addressing Regional Dialogue organized...
IMF delegation to visit Pakistan from May 14 to 22 to finalize budget
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will visit Pakistan on May 14 to finalize budget for the financial year 2025-2026. The IMF delegation will...
Pakistan is responsible state committed to regional as well as global peace: Atta Tarar
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan is a responsible state committed not only to regional but also to global peace. Attaullah...
Tea leaves, Milk samples across Karachi tea stalls found contaminated
KARACHI: Milk was adulterated with detergent, carbonates, salt and water almost every tea shop and stall across Karachi, the Sindh Food Authority (SFD) officials have...
20 suspects sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines in May 09 riots
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has sentenced 20 individuals involved in the May 9 riots after they confessed to their crimes. Judge Amjad Ali...
UNSC meets today to hold closed door consultations on India-Pak escalation
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will hold emergency closed-door consultations Monday afternoon as the deteriorating situation, especially in Jammu & Kashmir, poses a...
Section 144 imposed in Karachi on heavy traffic in day-time
Karachi: Strict enforcement of traffic laws begun due to heavy traffic accidents resulting in loss of so many lives. Due to the loss of precious...
Pakistan Successfully Tests Surface-to-Surface ‘Fatah’ Missile
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully tested the Fatah missile, which has a range of 120 kilometers. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan...
State Bank monetary policy announcement expected today, rate cut possible
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will announce its monetary policy today, a reduction in the interest rate is expected. A crucial meeting of the...
President Zardari and Chinese Envoy Discuss Regional Stability Amidst Tensions
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, for a meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr....
IMF mandates utility stores employee terminations in Pakistan by June 30
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is undertaking a significant restructuring of its state-run Utility Stores Corporation (USC) under advisement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), just weeks before...
Pakistani Forces retaliate against Indian firing on LOC
WEB DESK: India opened unprovoked firing on Pakistani posts at multiple locations on Sunday night, according to security sources. The Pakistan Army gave a befitting...
Karachi King won by 4 wicket against Lahore Qalandars
LAHORE: In the 24th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, Karachi King defeated Lahore Qalandars by 4...
Pakistan Army fully prepared to respond Indian aggression: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India in the aftermath of attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Director General...
Pakistan bans imports from India
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has officially banned the import of all goods originating from India in a major move reflecting the escalating tensions between...
Lahore Qalandars posted 160 runs against Karachi Kings
LAHORE: Mohammad Naseem smashed 65 alongside Fakhar Zaman’s 51 as Lahore Qalandars posted 160 on the scoreboard against Karachi Kings in the 24th match of...
Mufti Tariq Masood slams Modi, Hails Role of Pak Army
LAHORE: Prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Tariq Masood has strongly condemned the recent Pahalgam incident, stating that “Modi has lost his senses, and we will fix...
Pakistan to Highlight India’s Actions at UN Security Council Amid Regional Strain
ISLAMABAD: In response to rising regional tensions and what it describes as India’s escalating aggression, Pakistan has announced plans to formally brief the United Nations...
Firing in Karachi claims 1 kill, 6 injured
KARACHI: Â One person died and six others sustained injuries in different firing incidents. As per detail, In Baldia Ghot, a man was killed by robbers...
Karachi Opt to Field After Winning Toss Against Lahore
LAHORE: In the 24th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, Karachi Kings have won the toss and decided to field against...
Veteran Actress Humaira Abid Passes Away
LAHORE: Pakistani film star and supermodel Iman Ali’s mother, and renowned actress of the past, Humaira Abid, has passed away. Humaira Abid Ali, the mother...
Pakistan can use conventional, nuclear weapons against India: Envoy warns
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Khalid Jamali, has issued a stern warning to India, stating that Islamabad will respond with full force, including the use...
PTI decides not to attend govt briefing on India Pakistan situation
Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided not to attend the government briefing on current India and Pakistan situation after the Pahalgam attack. The statement...
Congress leader exposes Modi for seeking votes on the name of dead soldiers
New Delhi: An Indian National Congress leader has exposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the media’s exploitation of Pulwama false flag operation. The Congress leader...
PM discuses national security issues with Nawaz Sharif in wake of Pak-India escalation
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday exchanged views on the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India....
Around 8,890 intending Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Madinah so far
MADINAH: The Pakistan Hajj Mission has so far received approximately 8,890 intending Pakistani pilgrims in Madinah yet who arrived through 35 flights operated by various...
Foreign media to visit locations along LoC on Information Ministry invitation
ISLAMABAD:The Federal Ministry of Information has invited representatives of the foreign media to visit the various locations along the Line of Control (LoC) while the...
NA session called tomorrow in evening to debate India, Pakistan escalation
Islamabad: President Asif Zardari has called the National Assembly session on Monday, tomorrow. The NA will meet at 5 pm in the evening, sources said....
Met dept predicts heavy rains with thunderstorm in Karachi tomorrow
Karachi: The meteorological department has predicted rains in Karachi which is faced with scorching heat. The met department forecast that heavy rains with thunderstorm likely...
DPM telephones Malaysian FM, underscores Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has underscored Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and security, while reserving the right to safeguard...
International Firefighters Day being observed today
Web Desk International Firefighters Day is being observed today to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters and their valuable contributions to make communities and...
DG ISPR, Info Minister to brief political leaders on security situation today
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif will jointly brief the top leadership of all political...
Quetta defeats Islamabad in PSL nail-bitter
LAHORE : Quetta Gladiators have defeated Islamabad United by two wickets in a PSL encounter held at Lahore. Hassan Nawaz scored an enthralling innings of...
PM express gratitude to Turkiye for support amid Pak-India tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his firm backing of Pakistan amid the current South...
Renowned Pakistani Writer Muhammad Kamal Pasha Passes Away
LAHORE: Prominent writer of the Pakistani film industry, Muhammad Kamal Pasha, has passed away. According to his family, Muhammad Kamal Pasha had been ill for...
President, PM felicitate newly-elected office bearers of CPNE
LAHORE: President, PM felicitate newly-elected office bearers of CPNE Photo President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have congratulated the newly elected...
Pakistani national song aired on Indian YouTube Channels
WEB DESK: In response to India’s closure of Pakistani YouTube channels, the Ministry of Information has used technology to broadcast a national song on Indian...
CM Punjab launches ‘Apni Zameen Apna Ghar’ scheme
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has announced ‘Apni Zameen Apna Ghar’ scheme across Punjab. For the detail, ‘Apni Zameen Apna Ghar’ scheme: Registration, eligibility...
Quetta Gladiators Opt to Field After Winning Toss Against Islamabad United
LAHORE: In the 23rd match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, Quetta Gladiators have won the toss and elected to field against Islamabad United....
PTA warns patched phones users
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a fresh warning against the use of patched phones, stressing serious legal consequences. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)...
China calls for transparent, impartial investigation into Pahalgam attack
ISLAMABAD: Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) Dr. Victor Gao, said China stand with Pakistan against any aggression and committed to...
India Halts Imports from Pakistan Amid Rising Post-Pahalgam Tension
ISLAMABAD: India has banned imports from Pakistan amid post-Pahalgam tension India said on Saturday it had banned the import of goods coming from or transiting...
Gold price drops in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased again by Rs.2300 per tola According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price gold per...
Religious Scholar and Senator Sajid Mir passes away
WEB DESK: Senator Prof. Sajid Mir, head of Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith and a former senator, passed away at the age of 87 in Lahore....
President Zardari issued CDA Amendment Ordinance 2025.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has issued the CDA Amendment Ordinance 2025. After the approval of President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, the gazette notification...
Security Forces kill 5 Khawarij and 2 arrest in KPK operation
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 5 terrorists and arrested 2 khawarij during 3 operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 30 and May 1. According to Inter-Services...
Pakistan successfully tests Abdali Tactical Ballistic Missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan successfully test-fires the surface-to-surface Abdali ballistic missile. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the purpose of the test was to evaluate operational...
Bail applications of PTI founder in May 9 cases scheduled for hearing
LAHORE: Hearing schedule for bail applications of Imran Khan in eight cases related to May 9 has been set. A two-member bench of Lahore High...