Mysterious rainbow halo illuminates Quetta sky
QUETTA: Residents of Quetta and various parts of Balochistan were captivated early Tuesday morning by an extraordinary multi-colored halo shimmering in the sky. The rare...
South Africa defeats Pakistan by 55 Runs in the First T20 Match
RAWALPINDI: South Africa secured a 55-run victory over Pakistan in the first match of the three-match T20 series, taking a 1-0 lead in the series....
Pak-Afghan negotiations near final stage as Islamabad seeks resolution
RAWALPINDI: Diplomatic negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are approaching their concluding phase, with Islamabad intensifying efforts to resolve issues related to terrorism. The talks, held...
First T20: South Africa sets 195 runs target for Pakistan
Rawalpindi: South Africa has set a target of 195 runs for Pakistan in the opening match of the three-match T20 series. The match, being played...
Pakistan denies Indian media reports of troop deployment deal for Gaza peacekeeping force
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly dismissed the false and misleading reports circulated by Indian media outlets, which claimed that Pakistan was set to deploy 20,000 troops...
Saba Qamar addresses wedding rumors after working with Usman Mukhtar
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has finally spoken out regarding the ongoing speculation about her marriage plans, especially following her recent project with actor...
Balochistan introduces ‘People’s Minority Card’ to promote social, economic development of minorities
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced the launch of the “People’s Minority Card,” a initiative aimed at enhancing the social and economic status of...
First T20 match: Pakistan wins toss and elects to field against South Africa
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has won the toss and chosen to field first in the opening match of the three-match T20 series against South Africa. The match...
Rizwan refuse to sign central contract, makes “certain demands’
ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Rizwan, the former Pakistan limited-overs captain, has not yet signed the central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to sources...
Chief Justice Aalia Neelam takes historical initiatives to reduce LHC pending cases
LAHORE: In the history of Lahore High Court, for the first time that the number of pending cases has been reduced by 11 % ,...
Karachi’s new digital E-Challan system generates over Rs12.5 Million in Just six hours
KARACHI: The city’s latest faceless e-challan system, introduced as part of the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), managed to issue 2,662 tickets worth over...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia establish new economic cooperation framework
RIYADH: The governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have officially formalized a comprehensive framework to enhance economic collaboration, aiming to boost bilateral trade, investment, and...
Pak-Afghan talks, Kabul administration influences the Taliban delegation
ISLAMABAD: Reports indicate that talks on the final day lasted 18 hours, during which the Taliban delegation occasionally agreed to Pakistan’s legitimate demands for concrete...
Punjab bans vehicles without green stickers
LAHORE: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that vehicles lacking “Green Stickers” will be prohibited from operating on roads starting November 15. Dr....
21 children injured in Sheikhupura school bus accident
ISLAMABAD: In Sheikhupura on Tuesday, at least 21 school children sustained injuries when a bus veered into a roadside drain after being struck by a...
Punjab govt to establish new authority to boost tourism, preserve cultural heritage
LAHORE: To invigorate tourism and safeguard the cultural legacy of the province, the Punjab government has decided to create the Punjab Tourism and Heritage Authority...
Nationwide launch of digital payment system at airports to enhance travel experience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has initiated the rollout of a digital payment system across all airports in the country, following the directives of the...
PM Shehbaz, MBS discuss ways to boost Pakistan-Saudi Arabia bilateral ties
RIYADH: Leaders reaffirm their dedication to strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Saudi Crown...
Speaker calls for verification of 74 signatures supporting achakzai: Sources
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq convened a meeting to review the nomination of Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the role of...
IHC to hear Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree controversy tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear a miscellaneous petition related to Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s academic degree on Tuesday. The petition, filed...
PML-N, PPP agree to remove AJK govt via no-confidence motion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement to oust the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government through...
Israel rejects presence of Turkish forces in Gaza under international force
WEB DESK: Israel has stated that it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza under the international force, citing the American-led plan. ...
School van catches fire in Karachi’s Nazimabad, six children injured
KARACHI: A school van was engulfed in flames in the Nazimabad area of Karachi on Monday, resulting in burn injuries to six children. Initial reports...
PPP MNA Zulfiqar Ali’s residence victim of robbery, family held hostage
NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: The residence of Zulfiqar Ali, a Member of the National Assembly from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was subjected to a violent robbery in...
CM Punjab announces stipends for 65,000 prayer leaders in Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab has revealed plans to provide stipends to 65,000 prayer leaders across the province. During a high-level meeting focused...
King Abdullah II praises Pakistan Army’s role in regional stability during meeting with Field Marshal
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, paid an official visit to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II, the Inter-Services...
US Navy helicopter,Fighter Jet crash separately in South China Sea during routine operations
BEIJING: A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet experienced separate crashes in the South China Sea within an hour during routine operations launched from...
Bilawal engages with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss national political developments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Monday...
International forces deployed in Gaza May include Pakistani troops: Israeli Newspaper
WEB DESK: An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani soldiers could be part of the international force deployed in Gaza. According to the Israeli publication...
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has opted to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at 11 percent for the next six weeks, prioritizing economic...
Maryam Nawaz orders health screening for special children across Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to implement a province-wide comprehensive health screening program for students in special education. This...
PM Sharif lauds Trump, welcomes Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the leadership and citizens of Cambodia and Thailand on the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, describing...
PM Sharif departs for Saudi Arabia to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia to take part in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh. The Foreign...
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, blocks Aleema’s CNIC
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, marking the fifth such order. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad...
Kashmiris mark Black Day to protest India’s unlawful occupation
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris across both sides of the Line of Control and around the globe are observing Black Day today to highlight the ongoing crisis created...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. The...
Infiltration from Afghan border thwarted; 25 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred
RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by militants crossing from the Afghan border, killing 25 of them in an exchange of fire. According to...
Naval Chief reaffirms commitment to defend Pakistan’s maritime borders
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Saturday visited forward positions in the Creeks Area to assess the operational preparedness and combat...
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s proposal to relocate TTP during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: The second phase of dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after nearly nine hours of intense discussions. According to insiders,...
Trump hails Pakistan’s leadership, praises field marshal Asim Munir at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: U.S. President Donald Trump once again commended Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership, calling Field Marshal Asim Munir “a good man” and Prime Minister...
Pakistan Railways is set to introduce 100 new coaches
LAHORE: A meeting led by Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, resulted in several significant decisions aimed at enhancing railway services nationwide. During the session,...
Green Power Rolls into Punjab, largest-ever clean transport upgrade across 19 cities.
WEB DESK: Yutong has successfully delivered 400 battery electric buses to Pakistan, marking the largest single procurement of new energy buses in the country’s history....
Pakistan ready for war if talks with Afghan Taliban fail: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif addressed the media in Sialkot, stating that Pakistan has previously fought a war with India and now faces a second...
Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening blue economy through transport, maritime links
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have discussed to explore new avenues for cooperation in the blue economy by strengthening road, railway, and maritime connectivity between the...
Maryam Nawaz calls for the speedy launch of “Air Punjab”
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for the speedy operationalization of Air Punjab. Leading a high-level meeting to assess progress on the...
People of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier against any hostile aggression, DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, emphasized that the military and the people of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier...
PIA resumes flights to UK, After five-year suspension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has marked a significant milestone by resuming direct flights to Manchester, United Kingdom, after a five-year gap. The first flight...
Second round of Pak-Afghan talks to be held in Turkey today
ISLAMABAD: The second round of critical negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is scheduled to take place today in Turkey. These discussions aim to...
Country’s development directly linked with Balochistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif underscored that the foremost identity of every citizen is being Pakistani, followed by their association with individual provinces. Speaking at...
PIA flight ready to depart for Manchester after five years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume its flight operations to the United Kingdom after a hiatus of five years. A spokesperson for...