Saudi, Qatar and six other islamic countries joins Trump’s ‘Board of peace’
ISLAMABAD: Eight Arab and Islamic countries including Pakistan have announced their shared decision to join the Board of Peace. In a joint statement, the Foreign...
Punjab CM launch telemedicine system, cardiac surgery services in Jhang
LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the introduction of a province wide telemedicine system and the launch of cardiac surgery services...
Pakistan’s external borrowing reaches 1,254 billion rupees in six months
ISLAMABAD: Over the past six months, Pakistan has amassed external debt amounting to 1,254 billion rupees. Official records indicate this figure is a 29% rise...
Six PTI members scheduled to visit Imran Khan at Adiala Jail tomorrow
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted a list of six individuals to the Adiala Jail administration who are authorized to meet PTI leader and former...
Balochistan to introduce Quetta–Kuchlak people’s train service to enhance affordable transit
QUETTA: Pakistan Railways, in partnership with the Balochistan government, has unveiled plans to inaugurate the Quetta–Kuchlak People’s Train Service, aiming to improve transportation options within...
NA approves elections act amendment bill 2026, Introduces asset declaration, floor crossing reforms
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) approved the Elections Act Amendment Bill, 2026, on Wednesday, while also forwarding bills related to education and constitutional amendments to...
Pakistan accepts ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to promote lasting stability, humanitarian support in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally accepted an invitation to become a member of the ‘Board of Peace,’ aimed at fostering lasting stability and humanitarian support in...
PM Shehbaz calls on Palestinian counterpart in Davos
DEVOS: During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In this...
Gul Plaza fire: multiple bodies recovered from single shop, death toll rises to 61
KARACHI: The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to 61 following the discovery of multiple bodies in a single shop during rescue...
The Met Office predicts rainfall in Karachi on Thursday
KARACHI: Rainfall is expected in Karachi and parts of Sindh on Thursday, likely intensifying the cold weather from Friday. A westerly wave will impact upper...
Gul Plaza Tragedy day 4; Death toll rises to 33
KARACHI: As of Wednesday, the death toll from the tragic fire at Gul Plaza has climbed to at least 33, with rescue teams continuing their...
CM Punjab orders audit of fire safety systems across Punjab after Gul Plaza Tragedy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive audit of fire safety systems across the province in response to the devastating fire at...
Rana Sanaullah reiterates call for dialogue, appeals to opposition to support political reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah has once again urged opposition parties to engage in dialogue, emphasizing that political discussions are crucial for...
Pakistan, China Sign $4.5 Billion MoUs in Agriculture and Food Sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese firms have finalized seventy-nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $4.5 billion, highlighting strong Chinese investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture and...
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to request Mayor for relocation of Gul Plaza shopkeepers to Saddar parking facility
KARACHI: Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh has announced his intention to formally request the Karachi Mayor to facilitate the immediate transfer of shopkeepers from Gul...
Gohar appeals to judiciary to prioritize PTI cases
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar, a senior PTI leader, has called on the judiciary to expedite hearing of PTI-related cases, emphasizing the importance of justice. He expressed...
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Davos to represent Pakistan at WEF 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, touched down in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday to participate in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled from...
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian flights until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has announced that it will maintain the ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its airspace for an additional month, now scheduled to remain in...
62 notorious bandits surrender in Katcha region during joint police crackdown
SADIQABAD: Authorities from Punjab and Sindh have jointly launched a major operation targeting bandit groups in the Katcha area, according to police officials on Tuesday....
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 28, over 80 still missing
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has claimed 28 lives so far, with rescue operations ongoing and 81 individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities...