Dar meets regional counterparts in New York, focuses on Palestine crisis
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with senior diplomats from Syria, Indonesia, and Egypt during the high-level session of...
Most-wanted militant linked to fitna al-Khawarij arrested in Karachi operation
KARACHI: In a major breakthrough, the Sindh Rangers have apprehended a “highly wanted” militant during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of the...
President Zardari pays condolences at Manzoor Wattoo’s residence
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residence of the late Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo, a former Punjab Chief Minister, to extend his sympathies and...
Female passenger from Doha detained at Islamabad airport with 4.48kg of cocaine
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), working in collaboration with Qatari authorities, intercepted and seized 4.48 kilograms of cocaine at Islamabad International Airport, resulting in the...
Iran-U.S. talks conclude without breakthrough
WEB DESK: According to Axios, the United States may be edging closer to a significant military confrontation with Iran than previously understood. The report warns...
Investigation into Gul Plaza Fire: Rescue, officials testify before judicial commission
KARACHI: During a hearing of the Gul Plaza fire judicial commission, led by Sindh High Court Justice Agha Faisal, various officials including fire brigade personnel,...
PTI, TTAP conclude sit-In at Islamabad’s red zone
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a coalition of opposition parties, announced on Wednesday that they have ended their sit-in protest in...
Ramadan crescent sighted: First fast in Pakistan to be observed tomorrow
PESHAWAR: The central Moon sighting committee is currently holding its meeting in Peshawar to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The session is being...
DPM Ishaq Dar to join UN security council briefing on Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to New York to participate in a United Nations Security...
PM Shehbaz Embarks for Washington to Attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Summit on Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Sources indicate that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for the United States to participate in the inaugural global summit of the Board of...
Punjab Govt withdraws all SC appeals against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Bail
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to withdraw all pending appeals in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to former Prime Minister and PTI...
Govt promises continuous electricity, gas supply during Sehr and Iftar
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has assured the public that there will be no interruptions in electricity and gas services during Sehr and Iftar hours throughout...
Gold price slightly hike across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices have experienced a modest rise nationwide. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Association, the price of gold per tola has...
T20 World Cup: Pakistan Defeats Namibia, Qualifies for Super 8
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured their place in the prestigious Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a commanding 102-run victory against...
Ramadan Moon Sighting: Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to hold its meeting today in Peshawar to observe and verify the sighting of the Ramadan 1447 Hijri...
14 Indian-backed terrorists eliminated in Balochistan CTD operations
QUETTA: The Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) announced that two separate operations in Quetta and Barkhan resulted in the deaths of eight and six militants, respectively. ...
Tragic death of student after fall from FJMU Hostel in Lahore
LAHORE: A female student lost her life after falling from the third floor of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University hostel in Lahore. According to law...
Power Minister issues directive for continuous electricity supply during Ramazan
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari issued clear instructions to all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), including K-Electric, to ensure a...
Gandapur denies involvement in Sanam Javed controversy
PESHAWAR: Former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding PTI social media activist Sanam Javed, providing clarification on...
Bajaur, North Waziristan declare start of Ramadan ahead of official announcement
PESHAWAR: Local clerics and committees in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced that the first day of Ramadan will be observed from tomorrow (on Wednesday), a...
Owais laghari attends laptop distribution event amid student protest over alleged bias
D.G.KHAN: In Dera Ghazi Khan, a ceremony to distribute laptops to students, organised by the university administration, was marred by protests as students accused officials...
Punjab govt revised school timing in Ramadan 2026
LAHORE: With the commencement of Ramadan 2026, school schedules across Punjab have been updated to accommodate fasting students and staff. A notification issued by the...
Karachi: Petrol bomb attack on Assistant Commissioner during anti-encroachment drive in Lee market
KARACHI: During an anti-encroachment operation in Karachi’s Lee Market, Assistant Commissioner Hazzam Bangwar was targeted with a petrol bomb but escaped unhurt. Talking to media, ...
Saudi Arabia declares Ramadan crescent sighted; Pakistan awaiting moon sighting confirmation
RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the Ramadan crescent has been sighted, officially marking the beginning of the holy month of fasting from Wednesday....
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus resigns, marks end of transitional government
DHAKA: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim head of government, officially stepped down on Monday, signaling the transfer of power to an elected administration. In a broadcast...
Day one of India’s global AI summit erupts in chaos
WEB DESK: India’s much-anticipated global showcase on artificial intelligence opened not with a flourish, but with frayed tempers and frozen screens. The inaugural day of...
DPM to represent Pakistan at UNSC briefing on Palestine crisis
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to New York tomorrow to take part in a high-level United...
PHC orders to reopen roads blocked by PTI protester
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters protests, which are centered around allegations of negligence in the medical care of PTI founder Imran Khan, have caused significant...
Renown film writer Salim Khan hospitalised owing to health issue
WEB DESK: Salim Khan, the renowned writer and father of Salman Khan, has been hospitalized due to health issues, causing concern across the entertainment industry. ...
SC receives report on jail facilities for PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: A report detailing the facilities provided to the PTI founder at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, has been submitted to the Supreme Court. According to the...
Viral Video: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Stands by Student, Pledges Full Support
LAHORE: A viral video shows Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif standing behind a female student during the Honhaar Scholarship and laptop distribution ceremony at...
Karachi police solve Rs300 million jewellery theft within 48 hours
KARACHI: Karachi Police solved a Rs300 million jewellery shop robbery in Orangi Town within 48 hours. DIG West Irfan Baloch revealed at a press conference...
Intense rainfall, hailstorm hit Karachi; more rain predicted
KARACHI: Intense rainfall, coupled with hailstorms, swept through various areas of Karachi, transforming the atmosphere into a refreshing scene but simultaneously sparking concerns about potential...
New Zealand storm into Super 8s, knock Afghanistan out of T20 World Cup
WEB DESK: New Zealand secured their place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a commanding eight-wicket victory over...
Mohsin Naqvi rejects speculations on Imran Khan’s Health
LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi dismissed claims on Tuesday regarding the alleged deterioration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s eyesight, labeling them as...
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s PM after landslide victory
Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), became Bangladesh’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a major political shift after his party’s sweeping parliamentary...
Pakistan, seven other Islamic nations denounce Israel’s actions in the West Bank
WEB DESK: The foreign ministers of eight Islamic nations, including Pakistan, have expressed strong condemnation of Israel’s recent decision to designate land in the occupied...
Gold prices in Pakistan drop significantly by Rs9,000
KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday witnessed a significant drop in line with downward trend in international market. The price of 24-karat gold saw a reduction...
11 soldiers martyred, 12 Indian backed terrorists killed in Bajaur attack: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Eleven soldiers were martyred and 12 militants were killed after a cowardly terrorist attack was attempted on security forces and law enforcement agencies joint...
CM Punjab announces special measures to control inflation during Ramadan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced special measures to control inflation during the holy month of Ramadan. Chairing a meeting in Lahore...
SC sets 45-day target to clear pending death, life term cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced plans to resolve all pending cases related to death sentences and life imprisonment within the next 45...
Shaukat Khanum CMO shares updates on PTI founder’s health.
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Dr. Aasim Yusuf, confirmed receiving a detailed briefing from the medical team attending...
Gold worth Rs300 million stolen in Karachi jewellery heist after wall breach
KARACHI: A massive theft, among the largest in Karachi’s history, took place as burglars broke through a jewellery shop wall, stealing gold worth Rs300 million....
Youtuber Rajab Butt’s bail extended in gambling app promotion case
LAHORE: YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Mubarak had their interim bail extended in a case involving the promotion of gambling applications during a court...
Chief Minister Maryam calls on youth to stand against hatred and discord
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged children and youth on Monday to rise above division, hatred, and destructive tendencies, calling for political disagreements to...
PM shehbaz in Austria on first official visit in over 30 years
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Vienna on a two-day visit to enhance economic ties, marking the first official Pakistani premier’s visit to...
Medical report of PTI founder Imran Khan emerges
ISLAMABAD: The medical examination report of Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was released on Monday, revealing significant improvement in his eye condition based...
Two killed, 12 injured in explosion near Bannu police station
PESHAWAR: At least two individuals, including a nine-year-old child, lost their lives, and 12 others were injured in an explosion near the Merian police station...
Pakistan set to consider dropping senior players following defeat to India
WEB DESK: After Pakistan’s loss to India in the ICC T20 World Cup group stage, significant changes are anticipated in the national T20 squad, with...
Field Marshal Asim Munir vows to deepen Pak-UAE partnership
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Commander of Defence Forces, reinforced on Monday that the security and stability of the United...