33rd joint meeting of SBP and SECP held to consult on financial stability
Islamabad: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed on Tuesday visited the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) head office in Islamabad. A 33rd...
Electricity price reduction expected under quarterly fuel price adjustments
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan likely to get further reduction in power tariffs as part of quarterly and fuel price adjustments. The price decrease is...
Local manufacturing of vaccines, its uninterrupted provision to children are priority of Govt: Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that manufacturing of local vaccines and uninterrupted provision of the vaccines to the children...
ECP declares Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, Zartaj, Hamid Raza others disqualify from their posts
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf key leaders including opposition leader in the National Assembly (NA) Omar Ayub...
PSX crosses psychological barrier of 143,000 today after gaining 984 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday achieved another milestone as it crossed psychological barrier The brouse closed at at the historic high of 143,037...
Death anniversary of renowned television compere Quraish Pur being observed today
Web Desk: The 12th death anniversary of renowned television compere and scholar Quraish Pur is being observed on Tuesday. Quraish Pur hosted the famous TV...
DPM urges India to end oppression in IIOJK
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said India must revoke all illegal actions taken on August 5, 2019, end its oppressive measures in Indian...
PM satisfied with tax-to-GDP rise from FBR reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio resulting from reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue. Chairing a...
PTI to launch its movement today for release of Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Amid claims of a crackdown by the government, the PTI will launch its movement for the release of party founder Imran Khan and other...
FO rejects claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in Ukraine conflict after statement by Zelensky
Islamabad: The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday rejected claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in the Ukraine conflict after a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
President, PM & armed forces reiterate support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
Web Desk: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the resilience of the Kashmiri people and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering...
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir being observed today
Web Desk: Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir is being observed on Tuesday to express support for the Kashmiri people’s right to freedom and protest against India’s illegal and...
Opposition calls SC to take suo-motu Notice on sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Constitution Protection Movement has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, demanding a suo-motu notice on the sugar crisis and...
Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...
Chairperson of NGO detained over child trafficking accusations
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken into custody the head of a non-governmental organisation accused of involvement in child trafficking activities in Karachi....
Islamabad blocks PTI’s petition for august 5 rally at F-9 park
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) proposal to hold a large public gathering at F-9 Park on August 5, as announced on Monday....
Girl’s stomach lock extracted without surgery at Lyari
KARACHI: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Lyari General Hospital successfully extracted a lock from the stomach of a 23-year-old girl with intellectual disabilities,...
Pakistan to Restart Sending Skilled Workers to Kuwait Following Visa Ban Lift
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) announced on Monday that Pakistan will resume dispatching skilled workers to Kuwait. This move...
Trump announces increase in tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to further increase tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a statement released on social...
17 people sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Three-Day Period
RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, 17 individuals have been sentenced to death over the past three days, bringing the total number of executions this year to...
Pakistan issues first ferry service license to Iran and GCC countries
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced the issuance of Pakistan’s inaugural ferry service license to Seekeepers, an international maritime operator, enabling route operations...
Section 144 enforced in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI demonstrations
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration has issued a notification imposing Section 144 from August 4 through August 10, prohibiting all forms of processions, public gatherings, and...
US dollar rate declines by 6 paisa against Pak Rupee
KARACHI: The rate of dollar decreased by 6 paisa against Pakistani Rupee in Interbank As per detail, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) registered a slight appreciation...
Gold price in Pakistan surges again
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan witnessed hike for another consecutive session on Monday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
PM condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli ministers, settler groups
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unequivocally condemned the recent act of storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli ministers accompanied by settler groups and shielded...
The Economist appreciates Field Marshal efforts in improving Pakistan-US relations
Web Desk: The Economist in its article has appreciated Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations. According to the article, Asim Munir is...
Ensure transparency, speed and quality in public dispensation of health facilities to public: Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed the all the departments of the health ministry to ensure transparency, speed and quality in...
Death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed being observed today
Web Desk: The 26th death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed is being observed today (Monday). Born in 1940 in Delhi, Akhlaq Ahmed started...
DPM Dar telephones US counterpart to discuss regional and international issues
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two leaders discussed a range of...
PM chairs meeting in Gilgit Baltistan regarding damage caused by recent rains and floods
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. Chairing a...
Hajj 2026 applications and dues to be received from today
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications, with the collection of dues starting from Monday,...
Iranian President two day official visit concludes
ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar and Riaz Hussain Pirzada saw off Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian who left Pakistan for Iran on Sunday night after...
PM pays tribute to martyrs of police for sacrificing their lives to maintain law and order in country
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the police force for ensuring public peace and conducting hundreds of operations in the war against terrorism in...
National Police Martyrs’ Day being observed today
Web Desk: National Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed today (Monday) to pay homage to services of police department. The day aims to honour brave...
Presisent dicusses major regional and international developments with Iranian Counterpart
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to further broaden bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The commitment was made during a meeting between President...
PM, President of Iran exchange views on regional, global developments
ISLAMABAD: President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Sunday met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House and discussed matters of bilateral, regional...
Federal dispensaries in Karachi to be upgraded to modern community health, preventive services centers: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday, today visited central government dispensary at Karachi airport and reviewed facilities provided to patients. The...
Pakistan to send 17th relief consignment to Palestine today
Islamabad: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the 17th consignment of 100 tons of relief supplies from Pakistan will be sent to Palestine...
Pakistan, Iran set target of boosting their bilateral trade to 10 billion dollars
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have set a target of boosting their bilateral trade to ten billion dollars at the earliest. Addressing a joint press stakeout...
Person killed after sign board fell on him in Lahore
Lahore: A sign board fell on a person in Lahore which was died on the spot. The police apprised that the incident occurred in area...
Police check post in Bannu attacked: 3 Terrorists killed in retaliation,policeman embraced martyrdom
Bannu: Terrorists on intervening night of Saturday and Sunday attacked a police check post in Fateh Khail martyring a policeman while in a retaliatory fire...
Crowd flock to expo center on last day of My Karachi Exhibition
Karachi: As many as 300 local and foreign companies presented their products and services at the My Karachi Exhibition while people flocked to the exhibition...
Pakistan, Iran exchange 12 agreements & MoUs
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have exchanged 12 agreements and MoUs for promotion of bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The exchange ceremony was held in Islamabad...
Met dept forecasts yet another spell of rain-wind/thundershowers from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast yet another spell of rain-wind/thundershowers expected to hit large swathes of the country from August 4 onwards,...
Planning Minister meets China’s Development Research Center President for reaching agreement on joint research
Beijing: Ministry of Planning, Pakistan and China’s Development Research Center have reached an agreement for joint research, training programs and expert exchanges in the field...
IG Sindh claims Karachi placed on 128 position with respect to crimes
Karachi: Inspector General Sindh (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has claimed that Karachi has reached on 128 position with respect to crimes. The IG Sindh...
DPM calls on President of Iran, reaffirms Pakistan deep commitment its historic, brotherly ties with Iran
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday. Welcoming the Iranian President,...
Govt decides allowing unregistered Hajj pilgrims to submit Hajj applications from Aug 11 to 16
Islamabad: The government has decided to allow unregistered pilgrims to submit Hajj 2026 application as the fear of non completion of Hajj quota of 1,...
PM hosts formal welcome ceremony in honour of Iranian President at PM House
Islamabad: A formal welcome ceremony was hosted in honour of Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian at the Prime Minister House, Islamabad today. On arrival, he...
West Indies clinch victory in 2nd T-20 by 2 wickets against Pakistan in thriller
Lauderhill: West Indies clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20I on Sunday at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground...