Death anniversary of Ejaz Durrani being observed today
GUJRAT: Fourth death anniversary of renowned film actor, director and producer Ejaz Durrani is being observed today. He was born in Gujrat in 1935. Ijaz...
Punjab Govt decides to launch special buses for women in rural areas
LAHORE: Punjab government has decided in principle to launch special buses for women in rural areas. The decision to this effect was made at a...
South Africa qualify for Champions Trophy semi-final spot as England bundled out for 179
KARACHI: The Marco Jansen-led bowling attack propelled South Africa to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after restricting England to a modest total of 179...
Adiala Jail SP called to explain denial of meeting between Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: High Court has issued a summons for the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to appear on March 4 for contempt of court. This action stems...
Funeral prayer for Maulana Hamid Al-Haq has been held
NOWSHERA: Funeral prayer of Deputy Director of Darul Uloom Haqqania Akora Khatak, Maulana Hamid ul-Haq Shaheed, has been performed. Funeral prayer of Maulana Hamid Al-Haq...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Ramadan Package 2025.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially launched the Ramadan Package 2025, which will benefit 4 million families. While addressing to the inauguration ceremony of...
President’s House demands one-year performance report from government
ISLAMABAD: President House has requested the government for a report on its performance over the past year. While addressing to the joint session of Parliament...
Positive Momentum in Pakistan Stock Exchange: Weekly Overview
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a favourable week, showcasing a robust performance in its market activities. The 100 Index witnessed a considerable increase of...
Government announces 15-day reduction in petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products for the next 15 days. It has been announced that the price...
Pakistan making progress in every field: Talal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Talal Chaudhry on Thursday said that government is making progress in every field due to full support of the...
President, PM commend forces for killing 6 Khwarij in NW
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for killing six Khwarij in North Waziristan District on Friday....
PM announces to give Rs.5000 per family across the country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister announces to give 5,000 rupees per family to 4 million deserving individuals under the Ramadan Package. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and...
PSX witnesses negative trend, KSE-100 loses 532 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with a bearish trend on Friday, as the KSE-100 index shed 532 points. The 100-Index of the Pakistan...
6 terrorists eliminate by security forces in North Waziristan
N.WAZIRISTAN: Security forces killed at least six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said...
Petroleum product prices likely to reduce for next 15 days
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy proposal has been made to reduce the price of diesel and Petrol. According to sources in the Ministry of Energy, a...
PM vows to further improve economic indicators
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will continue to work tirelessly to further improve economic indicators in the coming years. Talking to...
Domestic LPG cylinder price reduced
ISLAMABAD: The price of the domestic LPG cylinder has been reduced, and a notification has been issued. According to a notification issued by the Oil...
Ramadan moon not sighted across country, 1st fast on March 2nd
Peshawar: The moon of sacred month of Ramadan not sighted across the country, the first fast will be on March 2. Chairman, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee...
Rana Tanveer launches Ramzan Relief Package in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has launched the Ramzan Relief Package. Speaking after the launch of the package at the Utility...
Water tanker crushes motorcyclist to death in Karachi
KARACHI: On Karachi’s University Road water tanker crushed motorcyclist to death at the spot. As per details, the incident occurred near Safari Park where a...
Gold price further decreased by Rs.2500 per tola
KARACHI: On the last business day of the month, the price of gold in the country decreased further by Rs.2500 per tola According to the...
Five people martyred in suicide attack on mosque of Akora Khattak seminary
Noshera: As many as five people martyred including Chief of Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam Sami (JUI-S) Molana Hamid Ul Haq Haqqani several people injured in a suicide...
Eight lives lost in Karachi-Swat bus mishap
CHAKWAL: Bus fell in ravine near the Neela Interchange motorway. Tragic accident occurred on Friday when a passenger bus overturned on Neela Dulha Road near...
President, PM condemn suicide blast in Darul Uloom Haqqania, Akora Khattak
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the suicide blast at Darul Uloom Haqqania in Akora Khattak. The...
Birth anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi being observed today
Web Desk: The 97th birth anniversary of world-renowned philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi is being observed on Friday. Abdul Sattar Edhi was born on February 28,...
JUI-S chief Hamid Ul Haq embraces martyrdom in suicide attack on mosque of Noshehra
Peshawar: Chief of Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam Sami( JUI-S) Hamid Ul Haq has embraced martyrdom in the suicide attack on mosque of Akora Khattak seminary during Friday...
PCB announces fixtures for HBL PSL season 10
WEB DESK: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the largest sports event in the country, Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. Excitement...
Powerful suicide blast at mosque of Akora Khttak seminary
Peshawar: A powerful explosion denoted in Akora Khatak seminary’s mosque during the Friday prayers while Chief of Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam Sami( JUI-S) Hamid Ul Haq seriously...
Poverty Alleviation Ministry issues Zakat Nisab for year 2025
Islamabad: The Federal Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection has announced the Zakat Nisab for the year 2025, setting the threshold at Rs 179,689....
PM Shehbaz Sharif hosts breakfast in honour of new cabinet members
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, today, hosted a breakfast in the honour of new members of the cabinet. The PM expressed congratulations to...
Gruesome murders: mother, two daughters slaughtered in Faisalabad
Faisalabad: In a gruesome incident unidentified people barged into a house slaughtered mother and her two minor daughters with a sharp instrument in a out...
Gas load shedding schedule for Ramadan announced
Karachi: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has released a schedule for gas supply shutdown during the holy month of Ramadan. The SSGC has ensured...
SBP announces banks to remain close on first Ramdan for public dealings
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks (MFBs) will remain closed for public...
Strict action to be taken under PECA act for those spreading misleading news: Sharjeel Memon
Karachi: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon on Friday, today, said that people trust on Pakistan for investment is on the rise. Addressing a ceremony at...
Rain lashes several parts of country, snowfall blankets mountain region
Web Desk: Rain lashed in several parts of the country while snowfall blanketed mountain regions whereas tourists stuck owing to intense snowfall and rain in...
President Asif Zardari reaches Lahore on two-day visit to meet Nawaz Sharif
Lahore: President Asif Ali Zardari has reached Lahore on a two-day visit. It is likely that the President will meet Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo...
Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today for sighting of Ramadan Moon
Peshawar: A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held in Peshawar on Friday for the sighting of the Moon of Ramadan ul Mubarak. It...
Three police personnel robbed at gunpoint in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Three police personnel were robbed at gunpoint by armed dacoits in Peshawar. The incident occurred at the Budhni road where the robbers, wielding guns,...
JCP meeting convened for LHC judges’ appointments
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is set to convene tomorrow to deliberate on appointment of additional judges to the Lahore High Court (LHC)....
Electricity prices likely to down Rs.2 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Consumers of government distribution companies may soon receive relief as electricity prices are expected to decrease by more than Rs2 per unit. The National...
Creation of small provinces crucial to eliminate inequality: Mian Amer
ISLAMABAD: A roundtable conference on the establishment of new administrative units was held at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), bringing together politicians, lawyers, bureaucrats,...
Minor Decline in the PSX 100 Index
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange had a mixed day of trading today, with a slight decline in the 100 Index. At the end of the...
Petition filed in SC for national grand dialogue among key political figure
ISLAMABAD: A constitutional petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking the organization of a national grand dialogue under the supervision of the court....
Ahsan Iqbal upbeat about surpassing India’s economy
LAHORE: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed optimism about beating the economy of India. Expressing his thoughts in Lahore, Iqbal said: “We want to see the...
CM Punjab grants five-year transport plan for Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a five-year transport programme to introduce a modern Automated Rapid Transport (ART) system across the province. Chairing...
Sindh Govt approves procurement of double-decker buses, announces free scooters to women
Karachi: Sindh cabinet on Thursday approved procurement of double decker buses and more electrical buses. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon holding a presser after the...
Dollar rate surges by 10 paisa
KARACHI: The rate of dollar increased by 10 paisa in interbank According to the currency market dealer the rate of dollar increased by 10 paisa...
Sajid Hassan denies his son’s involvement in Mustafa murder case
KARACHI: Renowned actor Sajid Hassan has come out in defence of his son, Sahir Hassan, terming the drug trafficking case against him “fabricated” and an...
Major extension in federal cabinet as President takes oath from federal ministers and others
Islamabad: A bigger extension conducted in the federal cabinet on Thursday as 13 federal ministers, 11 ministers of state,three advisors took oath of their office...
Gold price slashes for third consecutive day across the country
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.3300 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola...