ECP releases revised schedule for LG elections in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced a revised schedule for local government elections in the federal capital. Elections for union council general seats...
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, arrived in Pakistan today for a one-day official visit. As soon as the aircraft...
Met Office forecasts cold, dry weather to continue across the country
WEB DESK: Cold and dry weather is anticipated across most parts of the country this Friday, with northern regions likely to encounter partly cloudy conditions,...
Pakistan secures $730 million in funding from ADB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured two significant financing agreements totaling $730 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced. One of...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to begin on 7th Feb, 2026
WEB DESK: The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to kick off on February 7th next year. On the inaugural...
Sugar prices set by authorities; official notification released
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has announced a new fixed wholesale price for sugar at Rs 140 per kilogram and a retail price of Rs 143...
Turkey detains 115 suspected Daesh operatives ahead of holiday season
ANKARA: Turkish authorities have apprehended 115 individuals suspected of belonging to Daesh, amid heightened concerns over potential terrorist attacks during the upcoming Christmas and New...
NCCIA detains 34 Individuals, including foreigners, in online investment scam
KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has apprehended 34 suspects, among them 15 foreigners, in connection with a widespread online scam that targeted...
President, PM laud forces for successful counter-terrorism operation in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for conducting a successful operation against Khawarij in...
Sindh education department announces Oxford University scholarships
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has introduced scholarships aimed at facilitating admissions to the University of Oxford, providing a significant opportunity for students aspiring to...
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attends Christmas celebrations at Christ Church in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, participated in the Christmas celebrations at Christ Church in Rawalpindi, joining the Christian...
CM Maryam vows full protection, equal rights for minorities
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to defending the rights of minority groups, vowing to act as an unyielding force...
Eight Indian-backed terrorists killed in Kalat: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces successfully eliminated eight terrorists linked to Indian sponsorship during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out in the Kalat district of Balochistan,...
Christmas celebrated with joy and festivity across Pakistan
LAHORE: Christians across Pakistan celebrated Christmas on Thursday with joy, devotion, and traditional enthusiasm. The day featured church services, festive attire, gift exchanges, and prayers...
Nation marks 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
ISLAMABAD: The nation marks the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, fondly remembered as the ‘Father of the Nation,’ with a renewed commitment...
Legal action initiated against Saba Qamar over police uniform in Video
WEB DESK: Actress Saba Qamar is under legal scrutiny after reportedly shooting a video while dressed in a police uniform, resulting in a case being...
Christian community gears up to celebrate christmas tomorrow with festive spirit
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the Christian community is preparing to observe Christmas tomorrow, joining millions worldwide in celebrating this joyful occasion. Across the nation, churches will...
Opposition Coalition “Tehreek-e-Hifaz-e-Aeen Pakistan” grants acceptance to government’s negotiation offer
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, “Tehreek-e-Hifaz-e-Aeen Pakistan,” has officially agreed to the government’s proposal for dialogue. A crucial meeting convened under the leadership of Mahmood Khan...
PTI rejects Prime Minister’s Proposal for Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially rejected the recent offer of dialogue made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram criticized the...
Dr. Warda case: Police detain key suspect, recover victim’s phone, ATM
ABBOTTABAD: Authorities have apprehended a crucial suspect in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Dr. Warda Mushtaq, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The suspect,...
Oman praises Pakistan’s key role in maritime security, regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, paid an official visit to Naval Headquarters in...
Birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’ will celebrated tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The country will observe the 149th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with a renewed commitment to his core principles...
Achakzai, Allama Nasir expected to respond PM’s dialogue offer Today
ISLAMABAD: Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent proposal for negotiations with PTI leadership, key opposition figures ,Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ain Mahmood Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas are...
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir chaired the 273rd Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi, marking a decisive stance against threats...
India launch its heaviest satellite
NEW DELHI: India’s space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment “ a significant stride” for...
UAE President will visit Pakistan on Friday
ISLAMABAD: The president of United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit to Pakistan on Friday As per detail, The UAE President...
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz meets Delegation of Sikhs of America
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently engaged in discussions with a seven-member Sikh delegation from America, led by founder chairman Chund Hoke. The...
Armed forces delivered a lesson to India that will remain unforgettable, PM
MUZAFFARABAD: Speaking at a laptop distribution ceremony at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, the Prime Minister highlighted the struggles...
PIA privatisation aims to revive the airline’s former prestige, Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks the beginning of efforts to restore its former reputation....
Cold and dry weather grips Pakistan, dense fog disrupts life across Punjab
WEB DESK: Cold and dry weather is predicted to persist across much of the country on Wednesday, with northern regions bracing for very cold to...
NDC urges PM to release jailed PTI leaders to advance talks
ISLAMABAD: The National Dialogue Committee (NDC), established to foster political reconciliation and dialogue, has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to grant parole to senior...
Federal cabinet approves visa clearance system, 2025 cannabis regulatory framework
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has given the green light to the Visa Clearance System following a recommendation from the Ministry of Interior. The decision was...
Karachi Commissioner inspects Kareemabad underpass progress, urges speedy completion
KARACHI: Commissioner Hassan Naqvi conducted a site visit on Tuesday night to assess the progress of the Kareemabad Underpass project. He was briefed that, once...
Gohar Ejaz calls PIA privatization a turning point for Pakistan’s economic future
ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz hailed the recent privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as a historic milestone, describing it as a “golden...
Sindh celebrates major PPP achievements worth $740 million with EnerTech: CM Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighted the province’s significant progress in infrastructure, energy, innovation, and environmental sustainability through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)....
Six Pakistanis detained in Saudi Arabia for possession of 71 Kg of drugs
RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested six Pakistani nationals for their involvement in receiving a substantial quantity of narcotics, totaling 71 kilograms. Talal Al-Shalhoub,...
Seven FIA officers sanctioned for abuse of power, corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced disciplinary measures against seven officers on Tuesday, citing allegations of corruption, abuse of authority,...
Arif Habib appreciates Fauji Fertilizer’s role in PIA revival
KARACHI: In the ongoing process of privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Arif Habib Consortium has announced that Fauji Fertilizer Company will join as a...
KSE-100 closes lower amid volatility at PSX
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up the trading day with a decline in the KSE-100 index, which experienced a turbulent session characterized by...
CDF Asim Munir visits NDU, discusses regional, internal security challenges
ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Syed Asim Munir has visited National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he was briefed by panel of...
Govt to commences 5G services very soon across the country
ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Information technology Shaza Fatima has announced to started the 5G services in the country very soon. According to the detail, The...
Arif Habib consortium offers Rs135 billion for PIA acquisition
ISLAMABAD: A consortium headed by Arif Habib Corporation Limited has submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the purchase of a 75% stake in...
NA standing committee on Interior rejects bill to ban dowry
ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Interior of the National Assembly has unanimously rejected a proposed bill to ban dowry. During a recent session led by...
Financial Times features Asim Munir as one of the world’s top strategists.
ISLAMABAD: British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most...
PM Shehbaz invites PTI for talks after it signals openness to dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has responded positively, albeit conditionally, to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for dialogue, emphasizing the government’s willingness to engage in...
PIA privatisation: Three consortia submit bids for 75% stake
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government received three bids during a televised auction for state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a renewed effort to fulfill long-standing IMF-mandated reforms....
SBP announces public holiday on Dec 25
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced December 25 as a public holiday nationwide to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah....
PM Shahbaz hosts a luncheon in honour of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a luncheon to honour Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team for their remarkable Asia Cup victory. The team’s stellar performance, capped...
Bilawal emphasizes Pakistan’s moral and military triumph over India
KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, underscored Pakistan’s unwavering ability to protect its sovereignty, highlighting that the country’s victory...
Field Marshal Munir receives King Abdulaziz Medal for strengthening Pak-Saudi defence ties
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, received Saudi Arabia’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal of...