Remembering Munawar Sultana: 31st death anniversary observed
LAHORE: Today marks the 31st anniversary of the passing of Munawar Sultana, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated singers. Born in Ludhiana in 1925, she migrated...
Polling ends, vote counting underway for Gilgit-Baltistan 2026 elections
G.BALTISTAN: Polling in Gilgit-Baltistan wrapped up smoothly, with no reports of disturbances, as security remained tight throughout the process. Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan...
Pakistan’s proposed solar wheeling policy: A step toward cheaper, more flexible electricity use
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reportedly working on a new Solar Wheeling Policy (also called an Energy Wheeling Policy) designed to reshape how electricity is...
Chemical industry can play pivotal role in economic growth: Ahsan
LAHORE: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal says the chemical industry can play a pivotal role in economic growth, export promotion, industrial...
Child tortured by Shopkeeper over theft allegation in Jahanian
JAHANIAN: In Jahanian, a shopkeeper allegedly subjected a 10-year-old boy to severe abuse after accusing him of stealing cigarettes. Reports indicate that the child was...
PML-N, PPP supporters clash at GB election polling station
G.BALTISTAN: Tensions flared during the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections on Sunday when supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) got...
Naqvi arrives in Tehran with special message for Iran’s Supreme Leader
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi travelled to Tehran on Saturday carrying a special message from Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership for Iran’s Supreme...
President, PM call for stronger food safety measures on World Food Safety Day
ISLAMABAD: Marking World Food Safety Day on June 7, President Asif Ali Zardari urged government institutions, businesses and consumers to work together in promoting safe...
GB election commission rejects rumours of candidate Riyaz Akbar’s disqualification
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission (GBEC) has dismissed as false a notification being circulated online that claims election candidate Riyaz Akbar has been disqualified. According...
Govt eyes Rs1.727 trillion petroleum levy target for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: If approved, the new target would exceed the current fiscal year’s goal by approximately Rs292 billion and stand about Rs157 billion higher than the...
AJK SC affirms constitutional status of refugee seats
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court has ruled that the 12 seats reserved for refugees in the Legislative Assembly are constitutionally protected...
Polling underways for Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections under tight security
GILGIT: Voting is underway across Gilgit-Baltistan for the election of 24 seats in the regional assembly, with over 400 candidates contesting. Polling commenced at 8:00am...
Highly intelligent bear injured four People in Japan
WEB DESK: An “extraordinarily intelligent” bear that injured four individuals in northern Japan continues to evade capture as of Friday, after reportedly opening a window...
AJK needs constructive solutions, not endless confrontation
A.J.KASMIRE: The ongoing debate surrounding JAAC’s planned protest has shifted attention away from an important reality: meaningful engagement is already underway. A high-powered delegation representing...
Four workers succumb to toxic gas during sewer cleaning in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: Four workers lost their lives after being exposed to hazardous gases while cleaning a sewer line in the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management...
India advances to U18 hockey Asia Cup 2026 final after defeating Pakistan
WEB DESK: India has secured a spot in the final of the U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026, after a thrilling 5-3 win over Pakistan in...
PTA warns public against unauthorized use of mobile SIMs, security risks
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cautionary notice urging citizens to promptly deactivate any mobile SIM cards registered in their name that...
Pakistan extends Invitation to Saudi business council for infrastructure investments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited the Saudi Business Council to participate in its rapidly growing infrastructure sector. The invitation was conveyed by Minister for Communications Abdul...
NEPRA announces Rs1.98 per unit reduction in electricity rates for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a decrease of Rs1.98 per kilowatt-hour in electricity charges as part of the quarterly adjustment...
PTI considers resigning from assemblies amid declining political space
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan has indicated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is contemplating stepping back from legislative assemblies due to what he described...
Islamabad to have elected Chief Minister in major governance overhaul
ISLAMABAD: The government has unveiled an extensive reform plan aimed at overhauling the governance structure of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The blueprint, spanning 138...
Govt introduces fix tax for small shop owners
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that economy performed well in the current fiscal year despite tension in the Middle East. As per detail,...
Gold price decrease by Rs.1469 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.1469 per tola in Pakistan. Data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed that...
AJK general elections scheduled for July 27
AJ.KASHMIR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced that general elections for the Legislative Assembly will be held on July...
Six militants killed in intelligence-led operation in Panjgur, says ISPR
PANJGUR: Pakistan’s security forces eliminated six suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services...
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Momina Iqbal harassment case: Punjab MPA Saqib Khan granted interim bail
LAHORE: Court has granted interim bail to Punjab Assembly member Saqib Khan Chadhar in connection with the harassment case involving actress Momina Iqbal. The relief...
JEC tower surpasses 100 floors as race to build the World’s tallest skyscraper continues
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious JEC Tower has achieved a major construction milestone, rising beyond 100 storeys and moving closer to its goal of becoming the...
Petrol prices reach Rs. 500 in several districts of Balochistan
QUETTA: The price of petrol has soared to Rs. 500 per liter in multiple districts of Balochistan, leading to widespread disruptions in fuel availability. Many...
Trump uses backchannel talks with Sara Netanyahu
WEB DESK: Donald Trump reportedly engaged in backchannel diplomacy by meeting with Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion was...
Third ODI: Australia sets target of 158 runs for Pakistan
WEB DESK: Australia has set a target of 158 runs for Pakistan in the third One Day International (ODI). Australian captain Josh Inglis contributed a...
Major tariff reductions announced for Pharma, Logistics, and Construction sectors
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has unveiled substantial tariff reductions for the pharmaceutical, logistics, and construction industries as part of the new National Tariff Policy (NTP)...
JUI challenges child marriage restraint act of 2025 in federal sharia court
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUI) has formally contested the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025, in the Federal Sharia Court, asserting that several...
Gold price surge slightly in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1523 per tola to Rs.469,285 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the rate of gold...
Raja Zeeshan makes history as Deputy Mayor of Greenwich, London
WEB DESK: Acclaimed Pakistani legal professional, former Deputy Attorney General, and Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, Raja Abdul Rehman, has proudly witnessed his son,...
Pakistan denounces India’s Chenab water diversion as violation of international laws
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s proposed plans to divert water from the Chenab River, including its diversion toward the Beas River, asserting that such...
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Elon Musk praises Pakistan’s Justice system after LHC upholds death sentences in motorway rape case
WEB DESK: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lauded Pakistan’s judicial system following the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to uphold the death sentences of two...
SC rejects review petition of Zahir Jaffer in Noor Mukadam murder case, upholds death sentence
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by Zahir Jaffer in the Noor Mukadam murder case, maintaining his death sentence. A bench...
Israel, Lebanon move forward with ceasefire as Iran negotiations gain momentum
WEB DESK: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to take steps toward enforcing a ceasefire, according to a statement released by the U.S. administration on Wednesday....
Australia win toss, opt to bat first against Pakistan in third ODI
LAHORE: Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final One-Day International of the three-match series against Pakistan at Gaddafi...
Pakistan’s per capita debt surges above Rs333,000
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rising public debt has pushed the financial burden on each citizen to more than Rs333,000, according to the latest report released by the...
Khamenei accuses US, Israel of fueling discord in Iran after war
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to create divisions within Iranian society following what he described...
Karachi declares local holiday for Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local holiday on June 8 in observance of the annual Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, allowing...
AJK govt moves supreme court over refugee seats
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has approached the AJK Supreme Court through a constitutional reference, requesting legal guidance on the status of...
Kuwait shoots down 13 missiles, 17 drones amid escalating tensions
KUWAIT CITY: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced that its military successfully intercepted a total of 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones that crossed into...
Bilawal, Aseefa to hold rallies in Hunza amid heightened campaign activity in Gilgit-Baltistan
G.BALTISTAN: As the Gilgit-Baltistan elections draw near, political activity in the region has surged, with major parties ramping up their campaign efforts ahead of the...
KP Governor reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, highlights Iran’s role
ISLAMABAD: The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire for regional peace, emphasizing the country’s readiness to contribute towards stability. ...
KP CM Sohail Afridi seeks court approval to meet Imran Khan ahead of provincial budget
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to request permission to meet with former Prime Minister and PTI...
Govt extended market business hrs in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Business hours for markets and shops in Islamabad have been extended. According to the new schedule issued by the authorities, shops, markets, shopping malls,...
Govt announces inclusion of unmarried women over 35 in BISP
ISLAMABAD: It has been decided to incorporate unmarried women over the age of 35 into the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). Details reveal that a...
Karachi policewoman fails to substantiate rape allegations against suspect
KARACHI: Allegations by a female police officer claiming that a suspect was involved in the rape of 22 girls have come under question after she...