Pakistan dismisses India’s claims over Narowal temple damage
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations by India concerning damage to a Hindu temple in Narowal, describing New Delhi’s claims as “false and politically motivated.” Responding...
Karachi court clears Natasha Danish in Karsaz drug-use case
KARACHI: A Karachi court has acquitted Natasha Danish in a case concerning alleged drug use linked to the fatal Karsaz road accident. The court observed...
12 militants killed in Kalat IBO, says ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 12 militants during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According...
Tragic incident in Gizri: infant dies after falling from residential building in Karachi
KARACHI: In a heartbreaking incident in the Gizri neighborhood of Karachi, a seven-month-old baby lost his life after falling from a residential building, police confirmed...
Sindh Chief Minister sets deadline for 600-bed advanced hospital in Larkana to be ready by 2028
KARACHI: During a high-level review meeting in Karachi, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of completing the ongoing 600-bed modern hospital...
Pakistan mobilizes cybersecurity measures ahead of defence day amid threat concerns
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a series of urgent cybersecurity directives as the country prepares to mark Defence Day, amid...
Karachi police inquiry reveals officers were sent to defence flat without SSP Fida Janwari’s authorization
KARACHI: An investigation into the recent dispute involving women in Karachi’s Defence area has concluded, with the DIG South forwarding the findings to the Additional...
Sindh Assembly passes resolution opposing creation of new provinces amid heated debates
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly has unanimously approved a resolution rejecting any moves to establish additional provinces or administrative units within the province. The resolution was...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges swift progress on Daanish University project to ensure international-level education
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant authorities to submit a comprehensive plan for the development of Daanish University, including a detailed construction schedule,...
Vendor testifies to Judicial Commission Mir Raza Ali borrowed Rs750,000 for crypto trading
KARACHI: Abdullah Bhardey, a vendor linked to the late entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali, appeared before the judicial commission on Thursday and provided a detailed statement...
JI Chief Hafiz Naeem reiterates commitment to sit-Ins amid ongoing negotiations with government
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has emphasized that the party’s protests will persist alongside ongoing negotiations with the government, asserting that protests and...
Gold prices surge by over Rs11,000 per tola reaching new high
KARACHI:The price of gold in Pakistan has experienced a significant increase, marking a record rise. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders &...
PM Shehbaz honors Nurse Razia Noreen with civil award for heroic act
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Razia Noreen, a nurse at Pims who heroically rescued a newborn amid the hospital fire, will be...
Talal Chaudhry reviews facilities at Islamabad Model Jail
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry visited Islamabad Model Jail on the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and reviewed the facilities and...
Punjab sets up secret anti-corruption cell to monitor government departments
LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a special confidential cell to identify corruption and misconduct within government departments on the directives of Chief Minister Maryam...
PM Shehbaz approves Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border commerce
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board aimed at removing hurdles in cross-border trade and improving the...
NA committee clears Islamabad local polls bill despite PPP objections
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday approved a bill seeking to pave the way for local government elections in Islamabad, despite...
Irish-British climber found dead after disappearing on Musa Ka Musalla
MANSEHRA: An Irish-British mountaineer has died after going missing while descending Musa Ka Musalla peak in Mansehra’s remote Siran Valley, with police and rescue teams...
Police launch inquiry into deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: Police have initiated an inquiry into the deaths of 14 newborn babies at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with proceedings being conducted...
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NCCIA issues fresh notices to Momina Iqbal, Saqib Chadhar over new evidence
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued fresh notices to actor Momina Iqbal and PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar following the emergence of...
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh resigns from Lahore High Court
LAHORE: Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh has resigned as a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC), bringing his judicial career at the court to an...
15 militants killed as security forces thwart infiltration attempt from Afghan border: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have foiled an attempted cross-border infiltration and killed 15 India-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij militants along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan, the military’s...
JI strike draws mixed response as Pakistanis protest fuel levy, inflation
KARACHI: The Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) nationwide shutter-down strike against the petroleum levy, rising fuel costs and inflation received a mixed response across Pakistan on Thursday, with...
Pakistani celebrities praise Saqib Sameer’s inspirational quote from ‘Tamasha House’
KARACHI: Saqib Sameer has garnered widespread praise from fellow celebrities and fans alike after a heartfelt quote from his time inside the Tamasha house went...
Sajjad Haider Khan appointed as new Foreign Office spokesperson
ISLAMABAD: Sajjad Haider Khan has officially taken over as the Foreign Office’s new spokesperson, succeeding Tahir Hussain Andrabi. Hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan, Khan currently serves as...
Punjab CM orders major infrastructure projects in over 3,500 Villages
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed officials to undertake sewerage, drainage, and paved street development projects in more than 3,500 villages across Punjab....
Foreign citizenship disclosed for 16 FBR officers
ISLAMABAD: It has been disclosed that 16 officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) hold foreign citizenship. Among these, 10 are from the Inland...
China provides veterinary vaccines to Pakistan to boost livestock health
ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance livestock disease management in Pakistan, China has donated vital veterinary vaccines, including those for Lumpy Skin Disease and Brucella...
PPP announces oppose to Islamabad local govt bill, potential joint action with PTI
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has declared its intention to oppose the federal government’s proposed amendments to the Islamabad local government law during upcoming...
Pakistan Navy launches large-scale maritime drills SEASPARK-2026 in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has officially launched the extensive maritime exercise SEASPARK-2026 in Karachi, marking a significant step in enhancing its maritime defense capabilities. The...
PBC sets precedent as first public sector entity to link with NADRA’s digital pension verification system
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), commonly known as Radio Pakistan, has become the pioneering public sector Organisation and state-owned enterprise (SOE)...
KP govt approves free electric scooters for women to promote mobility, empowerment
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women through free electric scooters. During a...
Teen girl detained for fatally stabbing sister over TikTok followers dispute
GUJRANWALA: In a troubling incident in Gujranwala, a teenage girl has been taken into custody after allegedly killing her younger sister following a heated argument...
Gold prices tumble by Rs11,300 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan recorded a sharp decline on Wednesday, September 2, tracking a steep drop in international bullion prices amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty....
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan map out plan to boost trade, investment and connectivity
BISHKEK: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to deepen economic ties by expanding bilateral trade, encouraging investment and strengthening business-to-business links between the two countries. The...
Oil prices surge as renewed Middle East tensions rattle global markets
WEB DESK: Global financial markets came under renewed pressure as oil prices surged following an escalation in Middle East tensions, prompting investors to increase bets...
Shehbaz holds talks with Xi, Putin, Erdogan on sidelines of SCO summit
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a number of regional and world leaders on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of...
Karachi shooting leaves one dead, another critically wounded near Jamali Bridge
KARACHI: A man was killed and another critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire on them near Jamali Bridge in the Sohrab Goth area on...
Pakistan vows to keep US-Iran diplomacy alive despite fresh hostilities
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict, saying the latest exchange of attacks has not diminished Islamabad’s...
Nurse Razia Noorain hailed as hero after daring PIMS newborn rescue
ISLAMABAD: Nurse Razia Noorain has emerged as a symbol of courage after risking her life to save a newborn during the deadly fire that broke...
Bank of America vice-president killed in random Times Square stabbing
NEW YORK: A Bank of America vice-president was killed in a stabbing incident in New York City’s busy Times Square, with authorities describing the attack...
US-Based Baker hughes partners with OGDCL to enhance Oil, Gas output in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil and gas sector is set to receive a boost as Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a strategic partnership with...
Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for children under 16
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution calling for restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, citing concerns over...
China donates State-of-the-Art fire, rescue vehicles to Pakistan to boost emergency readiness
ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance Pakistan’s disaster response and emergency services, China has announced the donation of 21 advanced fire and rescue vehicles worth...
Punjab introduces new pension initiatives, industrial relief measures
LAHORE: In a significant move towards pension reform, the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC) has sanctioned two innovative pension schemes for its employees, aiming to...
Fifth anniversary of Syed Ali Gilani’s martyrdom commemorated
WEB DESK: Kashmiris across the region and the diaspora observed the fifth anniversary of the passing of veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani today, paying...
IHC calls for cessation of unwarranted social isolation of PTI leader Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed ruling emphasizing that Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI leader Imran Khan, should not be...
Punjab minister Azma Bukhari’s daughter among CSS 2026 written exam qualifiers
LAHORE: Dr Wadiat Fatima, daughter of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari, has cleared the written examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2026, placing her...
Karachi police suspend two SHOs over crime, misconduct allegations
KARACHI: Karachi police authorities have suspended two Station House Officers (SHOs) over alleged poor performance, failure to maintain law and order and misconduct in their...
Security Forces neutralize 21 militants allegedly backed by India in Balochistan
QUETTA: Pakistan’s military announced on Tuesday that its security personnel have eliminated 21 militants in separate engagements across Balochistan. The operations took place overnight between...