Robust surge in the stock market, over 3,000 points jump in the 100 Index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable rally today, closing the trading week on a high note with notable gains. Right at the opening...
President, PM extend greetings to muslims on Shab-e-Meraj
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly conveyed warm wishes to Muslims in Pakistan and around the world on the...
Under-19 World Cup: England sets a 211-run target for Pakistan
WEB DESK: England has posted a target of 211 runs for Pakistan in the first match of the Under-19 World Cup. The game was played...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches expanded health card programme for Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the revival and expansion of the Health Card programme to include Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and...
ECP suspends 32 NA members for not submitting asset declarations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action against 32 members of the National Assembly (NA) by suspending their memberships due to their...
PDMA issues weather alerts about strong cold wave in Punjab, KP
LAHORE: Punjab’s prolonged dry spell is expected to end with the arrival of a westerly weather system, bringing rain to most districts and snowfall to...
NA appoints Mahmood Achakzai as opposition leader after months of delay
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly, the lower chamber of parliament, appointed Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the leader of the opposition on Friday, marking the end of...
Attaullah Tarar pays tribute to Ishrat Fatima at her Islamabad residence
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, paid a visit to the residence of renowned broadcaster Ishrat Fatima in Islamabad on Thursday. During the...
Canadian Police report links Bashnoi Geng to Indian government orders
WEB DESK: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a report claiming that the infamous Bashnoi Geng, involved in crimes such as extortion, murder,...
Govt decide to keep fuel prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the upcoming two weeks. An official notification confirmed that the fuel prices...
Pak-US military drills inspired gambit 2026 to proceed
ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council’s Executive Committee has sanctioned major development projects totaling over 117 billion rupees. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Sui gas providers urged to enhance domestic gas deliveries
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has issued directives to Sui Gas companies to implement urgent measures aimed at alleviating gas shortages for residential...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey progressing toward defense cooperation, says Minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat Harraj announced that a draft defense agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been prepared after nearly...
Bahraini King hosts Luncheon for President Zardari
MANAMA: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain welcomed President Asif Ali Zardari to a special luncheon today. Accompanying the President was First Lady...
Pakistan approves Five Key health projects under “Uraan Pakistan” initiative
ISLAMABAD: During a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of...
Security forces eliminates 13 Indian-backed terrorists in two separate KP IBO’s: ISPR
BANNU: Security forces have killed 13 India-backed terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday....
PTA calls for immediate removal of ‘Illegal and Harmful’ content on Social Media
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to social media users to promptly eliminate any content that is illegal, hateful, defamatory,...
Pakistan seeks increase in Hajj quota for 2026 from Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially requested Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj quota for 2026 to 230,000, aligning with the country’s population size and enabling more...
Bangladesh cricket board fires Nazmul Islam over controversial comments
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has terminated the appointment of Board Director Nazmul Islam after he made provocative remarks. In response, Bangladeshi cricketers announced...
Pakistani passport ranking improves , now ranked 98th worldwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport has seen notable progress, climbing to the 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, marking an improvement from the previous year....
Pakistan urges peaceful resolution to the Iran situation
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has expressed its commitment to closely observing the evolving situation in Iran, advocating for a peaceful resolution while underlining its role in...
Fazl declares Post-Eid protest campaigns
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has revealed plans for a series of protests and public gatherings following Eid to address concerns...
US to halt visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, says State Department
WASHINGTON: The Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend processing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries, as part of an...
FIA discovers wheat Theft in Faisalabad; 2,000 Sacks Filled with soil recovered from warehouse
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a significant scam at a Pasco warehouse in Tandlianwala Tehsil, Faisalabad, where thousands of sacks believed to...
US Trophy Hunter successfully Hunts Kashmir Markhor in Chitral
CHITRAL: Regulated Trophy Hunt Generates Revenue, Supports Conservation and Community Development in Chitral An American trophy hunter has successfully taken a Kashmir Markhor in the...
Government announces for new currency notes; formation of design review Committee
RAWALPINDI: The government has announced plans to introduce new banknotes, with a dedicated committee established to oversee the design process. In a recent session of...
KP CM Sohail Afridi to make another Visit to Karachi amid controversy
KARACHI: In light of recent criticism over his three-day visit to Karachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is scheduled to return to the city...
President Zardari meets Bahrain King to enhance bilateral relations
MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari held a high-level meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, focusing on expanding the partnership between the...
Punjab govt to implement body cameras for hospital staff
LAHORE: In response to increasing concerns over staff misconduct and patient care, the Punjab government has announced plans to equip non-doctor hospital personnel with body...
Pakistan engaged in strategic talks with multiple countries for JF-17 fighter Jet exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is actively engaged in discussions with multiple nations regarding the potential export of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as per Defence Production Minister Raza...
National Paigham-e-Aman committee press briefing at Governor house KP: Unified Religious Rejection of Terrorism
PESHAWAR: The National Paigham-e-Aman Committee convened a press briefing at the Governor House in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, identifying the province as its primary focus due to...
KP govt allocate Rs.4 billion for Tirah displacement
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs.4 billion to assist residents temporarily displaced from Tirah Valley in the Khyber district, in preparation for an...
Prices of petroleum products likely to decline from Jan, 16
KARACHI: Fuel prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease for the fourth time in a row, starting from January 16, according to insider reports. Details...
FO slams Indian NSA Ajit Doval’s remarks on “avenging history”
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned statements made by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval regarding “avenging history” and fostering a strong India, labeling them as...
Shaukat Siddiqui resigns as NIRC Chair over ‘Compensation’ Term, Explains at Supreme Court Bar Farewell
ISLAMABAD: Former Islamabad High Court Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui announced his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), stating he stepped...
Sindh cabinet sanctions Rs83 Billion for Karachi development projects
The Sindh Cabinet has granted approval for a funding of Rs83 billion dedicated to the development initiatives in Karachi. This resolution was passed during a...
During Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had full satellite intelligence on Indian military assets: Indian Army Chief
WEB DESK: Indian Army Chief General Uppinder Dvedi has revealed that, during Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had access to detailed satellite intelligence that pinpointed the locations...
Bushra Bibi meets Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A scheduled meeting between PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, took place at Adiala Jail. Jail officials...
Government reinstates health card program for Islamabad, AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the resumption of the health card scheme for over 10 million residents in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),...
PM reiterates support for foreign Investors, tech collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s ongoing dedication to fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment and strategic technological partnerships. He engaged with...
Alert: Punjab issues recall for several substandard medications
LAHORE: The Punjab Directorate of Drugs Control has issued an official warning to withdraw certain medicines from the market. Manufacturers have been instructed to recall...
Pakistan, UAE to collaborate on launching ‘Pre-Immigration clearance’ system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are set to formalize an agreement to introduce a “Pre-Immigration Clearance” system aimed at streamlining travel processes for...
Pakistan seeks to unlock trillions in mineral wealth through strategic mining reforms
WEB DESK: The National Interest outlines Pakistan’s push to modernize its mining economy, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to convert its enormous, long-neglected mineral resources valued...
KDA moves to combat land grabbing in Surjani town, Karachi
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has formally requested the District West Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action against widespread land encroachments in Surjani Town’s...
Dollar rate stable in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of United State dollar is seen stable in Pakistan The US Dollar remains the benchmark currency for many in Pakistan. On January...
Mayor Murtaza Wahab ends hydrants, pledges doorstep water delivery
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has announced a significant policy shift, aiming to phase out water supply via tankers and hydrants in favor of a...
Govt, opposition reach consensus on Leader of Opposition in NA
ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition have reached a consensus on appointing a new opposition leader following the disqualification of PTI’s Omar Ayub as Leader of...
Government decides not to raise base electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided not to raise the average base electricity tariff. The decision will bring relief to the power consumers nationwide. The...
Karachi bears the brunt of gas load-shedding
KARACHI: Karachi is facing a severe gas crisis, leaving domestic and commercial consumers struggling as supply remains critically low or completely suspended in several areas....
Presidnet signs Islamabad local govt ordinance into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari formally enacted the Islamabad Local Government Ordinance on Monday, marking its immediate implementation. The ordinance outlines the creation of three...