Faisal Mumtaz Rathore sworn in as AJK Prime Minister
MUZAFARABAD: Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), was sworn into office on Tuesday. The oath-taking ceremony took...
13th round of political consultations between Pakistan, Iran concluded
ISLAMABAD: The 13th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Iran took place in Islamabad on Monday. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led the...
PM Shahbaz inaugurates revamped Shalimar Express at Karachi Cantt
KARACHI: On Monday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif marked the inauguration of the newly upgraded Shalimar Express following its complete refurbishment. During the ceremony held to...
Faisal Mumtaz Rathore becomes 16th AJK prime minister
MUZAFARABAD: Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has been elected as the 16th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir following...
PPP tables no-confidence motion against AJK PM Haq
MUZAFARABAD: A no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq was presented on Monday in the AJK Assembly. Supported by...
Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at Moscow SCO summit
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to represent Pakistan at the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai...
PM arrives in Karachi on day-long visit
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Karachi on Monday for a daylong itinerary to inaugurate the renovated Cantt railway station. Upon arrival at the airport,...
Jordan’s King commends Pakistan Army’s training excellence, operational strength
RAWALPINDI: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday hailed the Pakistan Army for its high-standard training, professional conduct, and strong operational capability during his visit to...
Dar Vows to Lead an Active and Assertive Foreign Policy
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to pursue a proactive foreign policy focused on securing economic opportunities, reinforcing strategic partnerships, strengthening...
Govt may introduce another Constitutional amendment for stability: Talal Chaudhry
FAISALABAD: Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry on Sunday signaled that the government is open to bringing another constitutional amendment, stressing that Parliament...
Jordan’s King Abdullah II reviews Pakistan’s defence capabilities at GIDS, ISPR confirms
RAWALPINDI: Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein on Sunday inspected Pakistan’s defence industry and operational readiness during a detailed visit to Global Industrial &...
President Zardari Awards Nishan-e-Pakistan to Jordan’s King Abdullah II
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Jordan reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen their historic ties as President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the country’s highest civil award, the...
Kotli blast claims 3 lives, injures 6; scrap warehouse at centre of investigation
KOTLI: A powerful explosion at a scrap depot on Tatta Pani bypass road in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) left three people dead including children ...
PAF Fighter Jets Extend Ceremonial Aerial Welcome to Jordan’s King Abdullah II
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets on Monday delivered a grand aerial reception to Jordan’s King Abdullah II as his aircraft entered Pakistani airspace...
Karachi launches new pink bus routes, revised timings to boost safe travel for women
KARACHI: New routes and updated operating hours for Karachi’s Pink Bus Service, dedicated exclusively to women, will come into effect from October 17. The women-only...
WHO, Pakistan partner to develop national plan to safeguard 112 million children
KARACHI: The Ministry of Human Rights and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a national consultation process to draft a Strategic Action Plan aimed...
DG ISPR engages students, educators in discussion on national security
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, conducted an exclusive interactive session with students and faculty of The Millennium Universal...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and PTI under scrutiny in new exposé
WEB DESK: A recent article presents a highly critical view of former prime minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),...
President Zardari approves trio of Armed Forces amendment bills
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday signed into law three key amendment bills concerning Pakistan’s armed forces. With presidential approval, the Pakistan Army Amendment...
Nawaz Sharif leaves for London for routine medical evaluation
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif flew to London on Saturday for a scheduled medical checkup. The PML-N leader...
LHC’s Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza Steps Down Amid Ongoing Judicial Turmoil
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza tendered his resignation on Saturday According to insiders, Justice Mirza cited personal reasons for stepping...
Mohsin Naqvi visits cadet college wana, lauds security forces for averting major terror attack
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited Cadet College Wana to commend Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel for foiling a planned...
Pakistan clinches second ODI against Sri Lanka, takes 2-0 series lead
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan secured an 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second match of their three-match ODI series, taking a decisive 2-0 lead in the...
Mandatory E-Tags for vehicles in Islamabad starting next week
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance security and streamline traffic management, the Islamabad district administration has announced that all vehicles operating on the city’s...
Babar Azam matches Saeed Anwar’s record with crucial century
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top batsman Babar Azam broke a lengthy century drought in international cricket, scoring his 32nd century during the second ODI against Sri Lanka...
Opposition alliance demands reversal of 27th amendment, calls for restoring constitution to original state
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday voiced strong opposition to the recently passed 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, asserting that these changes...
Balochistan Assembly passes child marriage legislation amidst opposition protest
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly has passed a bill aimed at curbing child marriage through a majority vote, despite significant opposition protests. Members of the opposition...
LinkedIn introduces AI-enhanced people search for faster networking
WEB DESK: Over the past couple of years, LinkedIn has been actively integrating artificial intelligence across its platform, enhancing features like ad copy, content generation,...
Second ODI: Sri Lanka sets Pakistan a target of 289 runs
RAWALPINDI: In the second match of the three-game One Day International (ODI) series, Sri Lanka has set Pakistan a target of 289 runs to win....
Indian Air Force PC-7 Aircraft crashes
WEB DESK: An Indian Air Force ‘Pilatus PC-7’ trainer aircraft has crashed and been destroyed in Chingle Pattu district near Tumberm. According to Indian media...
Terrorists involved in Islamabad Judicial Complex attack detained
ISLAMABAD: Four members of the TTP and Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorist cell involved in the suicide attack at the Judicial Complex in G-11 Sector of Islamabad have...
Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as Pakistan’s first Chief Justice of the FCC
ISLAMABAD: Justice Aminuddin Khan, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, was officially sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal...
President approves resignations of SC Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Athar Minallah
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the resignations of Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah. According to an official statement from...
PPP submits no-confidence motion against AJK PM Anwarul Haq
MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party has filed a no-confidence motion against Azad Kashmir’s Prime Minister, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq. This marks the conclusion of a 30-month...
Senate passes bill for resetting COAS Munir’s tenure after appointment as CDF
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has passed amendment bills related to the army, air force, navy, and the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025 through...
Pakistan will not engage in negotiations with any terrorist group, FO.
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan has consistently remained open to dialogue with any government in Kabul but firmly refuses to...
King of Jordan to visit Pakistan from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Jordan’s King Abdullah is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening strategic ties between the two...
Three judges of Federal Constitutional Court take oath
ISLAMABAD: Three judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) have officially taken their oaths in the initial phase of the court’s establishment. Justice Hasan Azhar...
Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, PPP’s pick for AJK Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has confirmed that they will table the no confidence motion in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) assembly today. PPP leaders...
COAS, Tajik Defence Minister vow to deepen defence and security cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Tajikistan on Friday reiterated their resolve to further bolster defence and security cooperation, with both sides agreeing to expand military-to-military engagement, the...
Unidentified man impersonates royal navy admiral, attends ceremony, lays flowers at UK war memorial
LONDON: In the United Kingdom, an unidentified person impersonated a naval admiral and attended a ceremony honoring soldiers who served in World War I, during...
Seminar on ‘Far-Right Ideologies, violent extremism’ conducted in Karachi
KARACHI: A significant seminar titled “Far-Right Narratives and Violent Extremism” took place in Karachi today, aiming to delve into the complexities surrounding far-right ideologies and...
PCB reveals updated schedule for T20I tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a revised timetable for the upcoming T20I tri-series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. All seven matches, culminating...
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan vows to defend Judiciary at all costs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan issued a stern warning on Thursday, suggesting that recent government actions could plunge the nation into...
President Zardari approves Justice Khan’s appointment as first chief justice of FCC
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court....
NA praises Sri Lanka’s decision to continue cricket tour of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today passed a resolution hailing the decision of Sri Lankan Cricket Board to continue the tour of their cricket team in...
Justice Aminuddin likely to Head of federal constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: There is a possibility that Justice Aminuddin will be appointed as the head of the Federal Constitutional Court. A notification regarding this appointment is...
NA approves historic Army act amendment: Army Chief to serve as Chief of Defense Forces for five years
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved the Army Act 2025 following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, now the army chief will serve as...
SC Judges Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Athar Minallah Resign
Islamabad: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah of the Supreme Court has resigned from his position following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. As per...
Massive hikes in gold price
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.8300 per tola in Pakistan to Rs. 443,062. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the...