PIA set to resume Islamabad-London flights after six-year pause
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its UK operations with the reintroduction of direct flights to London, marking...
Double-decker buses , New Year’s gift for karachiites
KARACHI: The Sindh Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, revealed plans to introduce a double-decker bus service as a gift for Karachi residents on the...
Pakistan emerge as the third-largest hub for freelancing; Finance Minister Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan has risen to become the third-largest country in freelancing, emphasizing the potential of the nation’s youth...
Notable change emerged in the number of Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad in 2025
WEB DESK: A recent report has highlighted an unexpected decline in the number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad this year. Data from the Protectorate of...
Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
DHAKA: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness....
Mandatory hajj training sessions to commence nationwide from January 1, says religious affairs ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that comprehensive Hajj training sessions will begin across Pakistan starting January 1. This decision was finalized during...
Respectful islamic scholar mufti Mukhtar-ud-Din shah passes away
HANGU: The esteemed Islamic scholar Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah has sadly passed away. Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah served as the Sheikh-ul-Hadith at Jamia Zakariya Dar-ul-Aman...
President, PM affirm commitment to ongoing anti-terrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for their recent successful intelligence-driven operation against the Indian-backed extremist...
CM KP pens to Punjab govt over alleged protocol violations
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has formally written to the Punjab government, raising serious concerns over alleged violations of protocol during his recent...
Funeral prayers held for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed at Peshawar Garrison
PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed, who sacrificed his life fighting bravely against Fitna al Khwarij in Khar, Bajaur District, were held...
Eight-year-old boy dies after falling into sewer in Karachi
KARACHI: An eight-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an open sewer in Mehran Town, Korangi, Karachi, police confirmed on Monday. The child, identified...
Sarfraz Baghati confirmed as the 8th chief of the Baghati tribe
QUETTA: In a significant development, Mir Sarfraz Baghati, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, has been formally designated as the eighth chief of the Baghati tribe....
Section 144 enforced in Murree Ahead of new year festivities
MURREE: In preparation for the New Year celebrations, the district administration of Murree has declared the enforcement of Section 144 to uphold law and order...
Arshad Nadeem clinches global breakthrough athlete award in Dubai
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin star, Arshad Nadeem, has been honored with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the prestigious Breakthrough Athlete...
Hamas confirms the death of Its military spokesman, Abu Ubaida
GAZA: The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas has officially confirmed the martyrdom of Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for its military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades. In a recent...
Sadiq Sanjrani meets Ishaq Dar, brief Balochistan development projects
ISLAMABAD: Ex Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and brief Baluchistan development initiatives. As per detail, In Islamabad...
Complaint lodged against IHC judge Muhammad Asif in Supreme Judicial Council
ISLAMABAD: A formal complaint has been submitted to the Supreme Judicial Council against Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Muhammad Asif, requesting an investigation and his...
Pakistan raises concern over vigilante attacks targeting Christians, Muslims in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office voiced concern on Monday about violence against Christians and Muslims in India, calling for global action to protect vulnerable groups. Christian...
PMD forecasts rain, snowfall across Pakistan from today
ISLAMABAD: Widespread fog and a severe cold wave are anticipated across the country as a strong westerly wind system begins to affect Pakistan today, bringing...
Govt lists UK-based YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja as Proscribed Individual
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially designated YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja as a proscribed person under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 1997. Adil Farooq Raja,...
Four found dead in Karachi’s Sohrab goth area
KARACHI: Authorities have recovered the bodies of an Afghan woman and her three young children from a residence in the Sohrab Goth neighborhood, officials confirmed...
OIC, Pakistan and Allies condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as risk to global stability
WEB DESK: Pakistan, along with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several Muslim-majority countries, has strongly criticised Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that...
Islamabad to restrict entry of vehicles without M-Tag from January 1
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that beginning January 1, vehicles lacking an M-Tag will no longer be allowed to enter Islamabad. The move...
Mustafa Kamal accuses Altaf Hussain of Imran Farooq killing, claims RAW backing
KARACHI: MQM-Pakistan leader and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has leveled serious allegations against MQM founder Altaf Hussain, claiming he masterminded the assassination of senior party...
Pakistan regains global strategic relevance in 2025, surpasses India: International review
WEB DESK: Pakistan has re-emerged as a strategically significant country on the global stage in 2025, effectively capitalizing on its geographic position, military strength, and...
President Zardari praises Field Marshal Munir’s leadership in safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari commended Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for firmly countering Indian aggression, emphasizing Pakistan’s decisive stance that made New Delhi understand...
Bilawal Bhutto calls for stronger provincial autonomy
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pledged to work with the federation to overcome Pakistan’s economic difficulties and ensure socio-economic justice. He...
Security forces kill 4 Indian backed terrorists in Panjgur IBO
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed four Indian sponsored Khwarij in an intelligence based operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, own forces effectively...
Ex Governor state bank Dr Shamshad Akhtar passes away at 71
KARACHI: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, passed away in Karachi on Saturday due to cardiac arrest. She served...
Elevation of Pakistan’s foreign relations is a “divine blessing”: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Saturday that Pakistan’s foreign policy had reached a higher level of international recognition by...
PTI distances itself from conroversial speech at a protest in UK
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has disassociated itself from a contentious speech made by a woman at a protest in the United Kingdom. This comes...
Passing-out parade of midshipmen, SSC held at PNA
KARACHI: The passing out parade of the 124th Midshipmen and 32nd Short Service Commission Course took place at the Pakistan Naval Academy on Saturday with...
Met office Predicts first winter shower in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall in Karachi starting December 30. Details emerging on Saturday indicate that the city could experience rain...
18TH Death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto being observed today
ISLAMABAD: Today marks the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, with nationwide commemorative events organized by the Pakistan People’s Party...
Pakistan backs Saudi, UAE efforts for peace in Yemen
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the diplomatic initiatives led by Saudi Arabia to promote peace and stability in Yemen. According to a...
Karachi power outage alert: 60 feeders to shut down on Dec 27, check timing for your area
KARACHI: K-Electric, Karachi’s main electricity provider, announced a scheduled power shutdown on 60 out of its 2,129 feeders in the city on December 27, 2025,...
AJK declares public holiday on December 27 to commemorate Benazir Bhutto’s martyrdom
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has declared a public holiday across the region on December 27 (Saturday) in observance of the...
British High Commission replies to Pakistan’s protest letter
LONDON: The British High Commission has formally responded to Pakistan’s protest letter addressed to the acting British High Commissioner, reaffirming the autonomy of the United...
Tense confrontation at Punjab Assembly during KP CM Sohail Afridi’s visit
LAHORE: A brief but intense altercation erupted at the Punjab Assembly on Friday amid the visit of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, raising questions...
SC caseload declines to 33,796 as cases shift to constitutional benches
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has announced updated statistics on its case backlog, following the transfer of numerous cases to newly established constitutional...
Social Media Triumphs: Raiwand family reunites with missing son after three months
RAIWAND: The influential role of social media has helped bring a missing child back to his family after three months apart. According to ARY News,...
Asifa Bhutto visits Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, lays flowers at BB’s grave
LARKANA: Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, arrived in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on Friday to pay homage to the martyrs of democracy. During her visit, Bibi Asifa...
Five Indian-backed terrorists eliminated in Kohlu, Balochistan
KOHLO: Pakistani security forces successfully neutralized five terrorists in Balochistan during an intelligence-led operation. An ISPR statement revealed that on December 25, 2025, security personnel...
Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry confirmed as permanent Judge of AJK Supreme Court
MUZAFFARABAD: The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has officially appointed Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry as a permanent judge of the AJK Supreme Court, following recommendations...
Sindh govt plans to launch double-decker bus service in Karachi
KARACHI: In an effort to improve public transportation, the Sindh government has announced plans to introduce double-decker buses in Karachi. Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon highlighted...
Field Marshal Munir vows to bolster Pakistan-Jordan defense ties
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening defense collaborations with...
ECP publishes updated schedule for Islamabad local government elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced an updated timetable for the upcoming local government elections in the capital city on Friday. According to...
KP CM Sohail Afridi arrives in Lahore to engage in political activities
LAHORE: Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arrived in Lahore on Friday for a three-day political visit, which includes a series of meetings...
Pakistan urges UK to address a PTI protest video containing threats against Field Marshal Munir
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the UK’s Acting High Commissioner to formally protest a violent demonstration outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford. The...
Iqbal envisions AI as the driving force behind the nation’s economic growth
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal stated that artificial intelligence is driving Pakistan’s economic growth. Speaking at the AI Rise Pakistan Expo 2025, he highlighted efforts...