NAB recovers looted money of four housing projects in twin cities
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau has recovered and returned the looted money to the affectees of four housing projects in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A ceremony...
Four die, nine injured in KP rain-related incidents: PDMA
PESHAWAR: Four people died and nine injured in various incidents in recent spell of rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the PDMA said in a report on...
Peshawar High Court Suspends Notification of Gas Tariff Increase for Industrial Consumers
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has suspended the notification regarding the increase in gas tariffs for industrial consumers. The court heard a petition against the...
Pakistan’s senior players to miss New Zealand tour
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to rest senior players including Captain Mohammad Rizwan for the New Zealand tour after the side’s early...
Inflation cools to 113-month low at 1.5% in Feb as slide continues
ISLAMABAD: Marking its lowest level since September 2015, Consumer Price Index-based (CPI) inflation in Pakistan declined to 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in February 2025 compared to...
Kalat suicide attack: FC soldier martyred, four injured
KALAT: A suicide bombing targeted a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy in Baluchistan’s Kalat district on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of one soldier and injuries...
PSX Experiences a Negative Day, Decline in 100-Index
KARACHI: Today was a negative day for business at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, and a decline was observed in the 100 Index. At the close...
Gold price increases in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.1,500 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola...
CM Punjab Laptop Scheme Kicks off
Lahore: The Punjab government announced free laptops for admirable students under the ‘CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025’ a few months ago, and now, the registration...
Murad orders DCs to control prices of essential items during Ramadan
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities concerned to control prices of essential items during Ramadan. Addressing a meeting in Karachi...
Gas supply will be further improved during Suhoor from today
KARACHI: Gas supply will improve further during Suhoor from today, says MD Sui Southern. On Sunday, acting MD of Sui Southern issued a statement regarding...
Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal’s expected meeting called off
ISLAMABAD: Meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto, scheduled for today has been canceled. According to the...
infiltration from Afghanistan into Pakistan continues
Islamabad: The infiltration from Afghanistan into Pakistan is continuing. According to security sources, there has been a gradual increase in the involvement of Afghan terrorists...
Bail applications of 56 arrested PTI workers has been approved
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad has approved the bail applications of 56 workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Judge, Abul Hassanat Muhammad Zulqarnain of the...
Indian Spy Kulbhushan Jadhav arrest completes nine years
Islamabad: Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav completed nine years of his arrest. “Kulbhushan Jadav Sudheer is working as on a Rank of Indian Navy Commander and...
PM takes notice of gas shortage in Suhoor and Iftar hours
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of complaints regarding gas load shedding during Suhoor and Iftar across various parts of the country during...
Pakistan, IMF to begin $7 billion loan review talks today
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the review of the $7 billion loan program will commence today. According to details,...
Death anniversary of renowned singer and writer Amjad Parvez being observed today
Web Desk: First death anniversary of renowned singer and writer Amjad Parvez is being observed on Monday. He also served as the Managing Director at...
Important sitting for discussing political situation of country to be held today
Islamabad: An important sitting for discussing political situation of the country will be held today, Monday. It is likely that the government and allied parties...
Bank timings announced for Ramadan
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised office and banking hours for Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1446 A.H., which will be followed by all banks, Development...
Banks to remain closed today owing to Zakat deduction
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that Monday, today, will be observed as a bank holiday across the country for deduction of...
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal set to launch its largest relief campaigns during Ramdan,
Islamabad: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is set to launch one of its largest relief campaigns during the holy month of Ramzan, aiming to distribute over five million...
World Wildlife Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Wildlife Day is being observed on Monday, today. This year theme of the day is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and...
FIFA lifts ban as Pakistan set to return to international football
WEB DESK: The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has lifted the ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), following the successful constitutional amendments. According...
Traffic accident involving heavy vehicle claims another life in Karachi
KARACHI: A man was killed in a traffic accident in Karachi on Sunday, as fatalities involving heavy vehicles continue to rise in the metropolis, police...
Inflation rate drops from 38% to 3% in Pakistan: Says Rana Sanaullah
FAISALABAD: Prime Minister’s adviser and senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has claimed that Pakistan’s inflation rate has dropped significantly from 38% to just 3% Speaking...
Sahulat Bazaars established in Gujranwala, Wazirabad
GUJRANWALA: As part of the CM Ramadan Relief Program, convenience markets (Sahulat Bazars) have been established in Gujranwala and Wazirabad. According to the Deputy Commissioner,...
Power Minister calls on PM in Lahore
LAHORE: Minister of Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Shareef in Lahore. According to detail, the Minister of Power Sardaar...
Several mega events organized in Baluchistan
QUETTA: The civil administration and the Pakistan Army jointly organized several mega events in Baluchistan successfully over the past three months. These include Jhal Magsi...
Govt and allied parties meeting likely to be held on Monday
Islamabad: It is likely that the government allied party meeting will be called tomorrow on Monday at the Prime Minister house. Chairman Pakistan People Party...
Saudi Arabia to open Itikaf registration for two holy mosques on March 5
Riyadh: The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia has announced that the registration for Itikaf at the Grand Mosque...
PM direct provision of food items to common man at affordable rates during Ramazan
Lahore: Prime Minter Shehbaz Sharif has directed the federal and provincial governments to ensure provision of food items to common man at affordable rates during...
SNGPL issues new schedule for gas supply during Ramadan
KARACHI: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued a new schedule for the supply of gas to different parts of Lahore during Sehri...
New Zealand restrict India to 249 in Champions Trophy clash
DUBAI: New Zealand restricted India to 249 in the final group-stage game of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. According to detail, India scored 249-9 in...
Miscreants open fire on Police van injuring two cops,things in van burn
Islamabad: Unidentified miscreants opened fire on police vehicle at Sagjani interchange on Islamabad motorway and run away from the spot. Fire broke out in the...
Ukraine President Zelensky receives warm welcome in UK
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday gave Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky a warm welcome to his Downing Street office, a day after the...
Death anniversary of poet Nasir Kazmi today
Web Desk: The 53rd death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet Nasir Kazmi is being observed today (Sunday). Born on 8th December 1925 in Ambala, British...
Punjab CM directs Chief Secretary to personally monitor drive against price hike
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed Chief Secretary to personally monitor the drive against price hike and hoarding in the province. Chairing a...
COAS underscores commitment to nurturing nation’s youth
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Syed Asim Munir has underscored the Army’s commitment to nurturing the nation’s youth. During an interaction with...
India to face New Zealand today in ICC Champions Trophy
Dubai: In the 12th match of ICC Champions Trophy, India will face New Zealand in Dubai today (Sunday). The match will start at 2 pm....
Israel agrees to ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan , Passover
Telaviv: Israel will adopt the proposal by US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover...
President urges nation to do charity, support needy, destitute in Ramadan
Islamabad:President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the nation to do charity during this Holy month to support the needy and destitute. In his message, Asif Ali...
Sharjeel Memon distributes solar equipment in Tandojam
TANDOJAM: The Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon distributed solar equipment among beneficiaries of the Sindh Solar Energy Project in Tandojam. Speaking on the occasion,...
Training is cornerstone of soldier’s professional growth: COAS Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday visited Bahawalpur Cantonment, where he was briefed on the operational preparedness and training activities...
Security alert at mosques, other worship places in Punjab as Ramazan begins
LAHORE: Security has been tightened across Punjab during Ramadan, with mosques and other places of worship placed under high alert. Punjab Police Inspector General (IG)...
Punjab govt approves project of expansion of Murree’s Mall Road
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given approval for the expansion of Murree’s Mall Road. She granted the approval in Lahore on Saturday....
Holy month of Ramadan starting in Pakistan from tomorrow
LAHORE: Holy month of Ramadan is commencing in Pakistan from Sunday. With the commencement of Ramadan, people are gearing up for a month of spiritual growth,...
President, PM extend Ramadan greetings to nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued on Saturday messages to the nation, extending their heartfelt greetings for the blessed month...
CTD detains 20 alleged terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Punjab
LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department has arrested 20 alleged terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations in different cities of Punjab. A CTD spokesperson said the operations...
Gold price decreases by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.500 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, after the Rs.500 decrease, the price...