Foreign office urges Afghan leadership for written assurances
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office spokesperson has reiterated that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are not currently observing a formal ceasefire. He indicated that the situation...
Adil Raja issues public apology to brigadier (Retd) Rashid Naseer following defamation ruling
LONDON: YouTuber Adil Raja has issued a formal apology to Brigadier (Retd) Rashid Naseer after a London court found him guilty of defamation and ordered...
Norwegian ambassador summoned over ‘Unjustified’ court attendance
ISLAMABAD: : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) summoned the Norwegian ambassador on Thursday in response to his presence at a court hearing in Islamabad,...
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s commitment to enhanced connectivity with Turkmenistan
ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif touched down in Ashgabat on Thursday for a two-day official visit, during which he reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to strengthening regional...
Punjab colleges receive free Wi-Fi facility under new initiative
LAHORE: Under the instructions of Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, free Wi-Fi access has been launched across girls’ colleges in the province, facilitated by...
PTI declares ‘No Tolerance’ for anti-army rhetoric
ISLAMABAD: PTI have indicated that the party leadership has received a firm message: there will be no more acceptance of campaigns or comments that insult...
Faiz Hameed’s conviction is historical decision: Bilawai Bhutto
CHINIOT: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the conviction of Faiz Hameed is historical decision, and he clarified that the...
Tragic madrassah explosion in north waziristan kills two children, injures several
N.WAZIRSTAN: An explosion at a madrassah in the Isori village of North Waziristan’s Mir Ali area resulted in the death of two children and injuries...
Top Court halts Imaan Mazari’s tweet trial until IHC delivers verdict
KARACHI: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered a suspension of the ongoing trial related to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha’s social media posts,...
Sindh announces winter vacation schedule 2025 for educational institutions
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department’s Steering Committee announced the winter vacation schedule for the province on Thursday. As per the department’s spokesperson, all public and...
Faiz Hameed’s punishment marks just the start, says Vawda
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has stated that the 14-year sentence given to former DG ISI Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed signifies just the beginning of...
Verdict against Faiz Hameed hailed as a triumph for truth, Atta Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar stated that the verdict against Former Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence, Faiz Hameed, highlights the robustness of the army’s self-accountability...
Ex ISI chief Faiz Hameed gets 14-year jail term for breaching the Official Secrets Act
RAWALPINDI: Former director general of Inter Services Intelligence, Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for violating Secret Act....
Sindh govt to start 2nd phase of pink scooter distribution among women
KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to start the second phase of pink scooter distribution among women in the province. The decision to this effect was...
Poliovirus found in 10 of 12 sewage samples in Karachi; Sindh CM calls for enhanced vaccination efforts
KARACHI: Recent environmental testing has revealed the presence of poliovirus in 10 out of 12 sewage samples collected from Karachi’s sewerage system last month, prompting...
Pakistan army achieves 100 gold medals milestone at 35th national games
KARACHI: The Pakistan Army reached a remarkable achievement at the 35th National Games in Karachi by securing its 100th gold medal. On Wednesday, athletes participated...
BHC announces major administrative reshuffle of judicial officers
QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has issued a directive for a significant reshuffle among senior judicial officers, involving transfers and new postings across various...
Punjab to allocate over Rs300 billion for urban development in 52 cities, says CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that more than 300 billion rupees will be invested in the development and renovation of infrastructure across fifty-two...
Chinese open-source AI models account for nearly 30% of worldwide usage
WEB DESK: Chinese-developed open-source artificial intelligence models now represent close to 30% of all global AI usage, according to a recent report by OpenRouter, a...
President Zardari, PM Sharif reaffirm commitment to human rights
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized their dedication to safeguarding and...
Extensive network of fake academic degrees busted in India, over a million certificates seized
WEB DESK: Authorities in Kerala have exposed a large-scale illegal operation involved in producing counterfeit university degrees and foreign certifications, revealing a nationwide criminal network....
Field Marshal Asim Munir declares terrorism Is India’s strategy, Pakistan responds with boldness
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, asserted that terrorism is a tactic employed by India, not a trait of Pakistan...
Govt considers moving Imran Khan from adiala Jail amid rising political tensions
ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly contemplating relocating PTI leader Imran Khan from Adiala Jail as political tensions continue to escalate, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prime Minister’s...
KP achieves new Oil & Gas finds, producing 5.6 million cubic feet of gas daily
PESHAWAR: An official from Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced that hydrocarbon deposits have been uncovered in the Nushpabalak region of Kohat. The...
PSX sets new record, breaks 170,000-point barrier
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a historic milestone today by crossing the 170,000-point mark for the first time ever. The KSE-100 Index, which...
ECP declines requests to postpone Balochistan local government elections.
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday dismissed requests from the Balochistan chief minister and governor to delay the upcoming local government elections...
Enhanced profit margins for oil companies, dealers approved; fuel prices may rise
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has sanctioned a 5 to 10 percent boost in profit margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs) and fuel dealers,...
All mosques in the UAE to hold friday prayers at the same time
DUBAI: Starting from January 2, 2026, all mosques across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will conduct Friday prayers and sermons simultaneously. The UAE General Authority...
PMDC initiates digital inspection system for medical, dental colleges
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has launched a new digital inspection process for medical and dental colleges across the country. The PMDC...
Nepra approves 33 paise increase in electricity rates for upcoming quarter
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has sanctioned an increase of 33 paise per unit in electricity charges as part of the quarterly...
PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Qatar on national day, highlights strong bilateral ties
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm congratulations to the leadership and people of Qatar on their National Day, emphasizing the enduring friendship and...
Sindh CM urges full support to achieve Polio-Free status
KARACHI: Sindh’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts in eliminating polio from the province. As per detail, During...
IHC accepts plea concerning justice jahangiri’s degree, orders response from all parties
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ruled that a petition challenging Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s academic credentials is admissible and instructed the judge...
PM Shehbaz appreciates military’s role in economic reforms as IMF approves $1.2 billion Installment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed appreciation for his government’s economic team and the Chief of Defence Forces for their significant contributions...
Police reveal Dr. Warda was killed just one hour after abduction
ABBOTABAD: New details have surfaced in the case of Dr. Warda, who was kidnapped from the DHQ Hospital and later found murdered. According to detail,...
PSX hits record high as IMF approves tranche, boosting investor confidence
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an all-time peak on Tuesday, driven by optimistic investor sentiment following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval for...
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir calls on President of the Republic of Indonesia
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, met with the President of the Republic...
ECP reveals official date for local bodies election in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has confirmed February 15, 2026, as the date for local body elections in Islamabad. As per the ECP,...
Pakistan, Indonesia vows to boost ties in education, trade, culture, health
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have resolved to strengthen their collaboration across various sectors, including trade, culture, health, education, and vocational training. This understanding was established...
NCPS 2025 Survey Report highlights postive shift in economic condition, decline in corruption levels
ISLAMABAD : A recent survey conducted by Transparency International Pakistan highlights a positive shift in the country’s economy alongside a notable decline in corruption levels....
Donald Trump’s pivot to Pakistan stands out
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has positioned itself as one of the more effective nations in managing diplomatic relations with President Trump during his second term. Trump has...
CM Punjab orders installation of CCTV cameras outside Punjab schools
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to install digital surveillance cameras outside all schools and educational institutions across the province, aiming...
Pakistan’s future response will be more swift, decisive, CDF Munir warns India
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, stated that the establishment of the newly formed Defence...
PML-N leader Abid Sher Ali elected senator unopposed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Abid Sher Ali has been elected as a senator without contest, party sources announced on Monday. Officials revealed that...
GHQ hosts a guard of honour ceremony to welcome the inaugural chief of defence forces
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was honored with a ceremonial guard of honour...
The President of Indonesia is in Islamabad for a two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia arrived on Monday for a two-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, receiving...
Punjab introduces first partridge hunting season, unveils Rs9.4bn wildlife conservation drive
LAHORE: For the first time in its history, Punjab has officially opened a regulated partridge hunting season by designating 80 specific hunting zones across the...
Pakistan rejects Indian FM’s ‘baseless’ allegations against state institutions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly dismissed what it termed as “provocative and unfounded” remarks by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the country’s state institutions....
Three women dead, man found unconscious in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal
KARACHI: The bodies of three women and an unconscious man were discovered on Sunday evening in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 1, prompting a police investigation: As per...
12 hurt as wedding guests’ bus crashes into truck in Kasur
KASUR: At least twelve people sustained injuries, including two in critical condition, when a wedding guests’ bus collided with a mini-truck near Athilpur on Raiwind...