Security forces kill 24 terrorists in KPK operations
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 24 Indian-sponsored terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations were conducted on...
English captain Ben Stokes suffers major injury after ball hits face
WEB DESK:England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, sustained a significant injury after a cricket ball struck his face, leading to visible swelling and bruising. According to...
Uzbek President tours GIDS, highlights Pakistan’s domestic defence strengths
RAWALPINDI: On Thursday, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conducted an official visit to Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS), accompanied by members of his delegation. Field...
Sindh govt implements mandatory HIV, TB, and Hepatitis screening for deported persons
KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced a mandatory screening policy for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis for individuals deported and returning to Pakistan. To support...
Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to Start Issuing Hajj Visas from February 8
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that visas for Hajj 2026 will begin to be issued starting February 8. The ministry explained...
Steve Smith becomes most expensive players in PSL history
LAHORE: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has set a new record as the highest-paid player in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The...
PAF Jets fly over in honor of Uzbekistan president
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Air Force dispatched a formation of six fighter jets to pay an aerial tribute to Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. As the presidential aircraft...
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OpenAI seeks alternatives to Nvidia chips amid dissatisfaction
WEB DESK: OpenAI has reportedly been dissatisfied with certain Nvidia chips and has been exploring other options since last year, according to eight sources familiar...
CDA: WWI memorial relocated for preservation, not demolition
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday rejected claims that a World War I memorial had been demolished, stating that the structure is being...
New currency notes design sent to Finance Ministry for Approval: SBP Governor
ISLAMABAD: Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, announced that the design for the upcoming currency notes has received approval from the State...
Uzbek president arrives in Pakistan to strengthen trade, energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday arrived in Pakistan on a two-day state visit. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed...
India engaging in terrorism via proxies after humiliating defeat in May, says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: In the wake of recent deadly attacks in Balochistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that India was carrying out terrorism across Pakistan...
President, PM reaffirm support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD: On Kashmir Solidarity Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kashmiri people. Both leaders appealed...
Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 concludes in Balochistan; 22 soldiers martyred, 216 terrorists killed
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have successfully concluded Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan, carrying out a series of swift and intelligence-driven operations targeting terrorist elements reportedly backed by...
Islamabad to receive 10 million gallons of water daily from new Shahdara Dam
ISLAMABAD: The revenue department of the district administration will begin acquiring land necessary for the construction of the Shahdara Dam, as the Capital Development Authority...
UN experts criticize Pakistan’s lawyer convictions
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, five UN special rapporteurs publicly condemned the conviction and lengthy imprisonment of a prominent human rights advocate and her lawyer husband in...
Ramazan 2026 likely to commence in Pakistan on Feb 19
ISLAMABAD: According to a forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the holy month of Ramazan in 2026 is expected to begin on 19 February,...
Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Forces Kill Two Kashmiri Youths in Adhampur
In the Adhampur district of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian forces carried out a fresh act of state terrorism, resulting in the martyrdom of two...
CDF Munir vows no terrorist or facilitator will be spared
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir declared that no terrorist or their accomplices will go unpunished...
Special relief package approved for utility stores employees
ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive relief package has been approved for employees of the Utility Stores Corporation to ensure financial security for affected workers and their families....
Multan Sultans’ franchise auction date set for PSL 11
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has officially scheduled the auction for the franchise rights of Multan Sultans. As per PSL officials, the bidding event...
Uzbek president to visit Pakistan on Feb 5 for two days
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will make an official visit to Pakistan on February 5-6 at the invitation...
PM Shehbaz schedules to meet Achakzai: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: In a notable development, prospects of renewed communication between the government and opposition have improved, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif anticipated to hold a...
Rain washes out Pakistan’s sole warm-up match ahead of T20 World Cup
COLOMBO: Pakistan’s only preparatory match ahead to ICC T20 World Cup was unfortunately abandoned due to heavy rains. The game, set to take place against...
Four year old child sexual assault in Kasur
KASUR: Heartbreaking incident has come to light involving a four-year-old girl who has reportedly been subjected to sexual assault in Kasur. According to police officials,...
Punjab CM unveils land distribution plan across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced a province-wide initiative to distribute 3 to 5 acres of government-owned agricultural land among underprivileged families,...
Gul Plaza Fire: SHC calls for judicial inquiry
KARACHI: In a move aimed at uncovering the truth behind the devastating Gul Plaza fire, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a formal judicial...
PIA announces 10% discount on Paris–Pakistan flights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a special 10% discount on airfares for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan. This initiative aims to make...
PMD predicts first day of Ramadan 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast regarding the sighting of Ramadan moon in 2026. As per their predictions, the moon will...
Pakistan, Kazakhstan enter into 37 agreements to strengthen bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have established a strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The agreement was signed in Islamabad by Kazakhstan’s...
FCC releases verdict on Arshad Sharif murder investigation
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has issued its verdict in the suo motu case concerning the murder of senior journalist and former ARY News anchor...
KP Governor appreciates approval for Peshawar, New York as sister cities
PESHAWAR: The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Khan Kundi, has expressed his appreciation for the decision to declare Peshawar and New York as sister...
Shab-e-Baraat celebrated with devotion, spirit nationwide
WEB DESK: Tonight, Pakistan is observing Shab-e-Baraat with heartfelt religious devotion, enthusiasm, and reverence. Across the country, special prayers, Mahafil, and religious gatherings are being...
Pakistan, Libya pledge to strengthen ties in high-level meeting
ISLAMABAD: A senior Libyan delegation paid a formal visit to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday, signaling a renewed focus...
Punjab CM boosts security for Basant; announces tougher laws on manhole cover theft
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced on Tuesday that a comprehensive monitoring system has been put in place to guarantee the safety of the...
Govt announces public holiday on Feb 5 kashmir day
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has declared Thursday, February 5, a nationwide public holiday in observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day. All governmental offices, semi-government agencies,...
Senate approves privatisation amendment bill
ISLAMABAD: In a notable display of consensus, the Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved the Privatization Commission (Amendment) Bill 2025, The legislation was introduced in the...
Chinese humanoid robot ‘Bolt’ achieves speeds of 10 meters P/S, surpassing human sprinting capabilities
HANGZHOU: Researchers from Zhejiang University, in partnership with Hangzhou-based startups Mirror Me and Kaierda, have unveiled a full-scale humanoid robot named ‘Bolt’ that can run...
NA condemns terrorist attacks in Balochistan, calls for unified action
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution today condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan. Moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary,...
Pakistan Invited to Participate in Iran-US Dialogue in Istanbul: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received an invitation to join the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States aimed at reducing tensions, the Foreign Office announced...
ATC issues contempt notice to Adiala Jail superintendent over PTI founder’s video link, medical access
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has issued a contempt of court notice to the superintendent of Adiala Jail concerning the ongoing case of...
Kazakhstan president arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit. According to details surfaced on Tuesday, a high-level delegation comprising ministers...
Pakistan intensifies Nipah virus screening, reports no case so far
WEB DESK: Amid reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India, Pakistan has heightened its screening and surveillance operations on a national scale. The Ministry...
Ajay Banga visits ancestral town, Sikh heritage sites in Khushab
LAHORE: World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Khushab on Tuesday, making a brief, symbolic stop to explore his ancestral roots. He visited his...
FPCCI, in Collaboration with Ipsos, Launches Pakistan’s First Indigenous “Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP)”
Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, today officially launched Pakistan’s first homegrown survey, the Index of...
CDF Munir vows to strengthen Pakistan-Libya ties
RAWALPINDI: Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Libya, as per the military’s media wing. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
Amid political stalemate, PM Shehbaz engages CM KPK on security, development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a pivotal meeting on Monday with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, marking a rare high-level interaction between the...
Nationwide holiday announced on Kashmir Solidarity Day
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a nationwide public holiday on February 5 to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming its support for the people of...
Entire leadership of terrorists hides in Afghanistan; Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that a criminal-terror nexus, supported from within Afghanistan, is behind the recent attacks in Balochistan. Speaking on...
Kite flying banned near Lahore airport, security beefed up
LAHORE: Kite flying has been prohibited in the vicinity of Lahore airport to safeguard flight operations. The restriction is in effect across at least fifteen...