Shaban moon not sighted, Shab-e-Barat on Feb 3
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Monday that the Shaban moon was not sighted across the country. Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad confirmed that...
Five militants killed in CTD operation near Quetta
QUETTA: In a counter-terrorism effort, five militants were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The operation was initiated following...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 15 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 23
KARACHI: A catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road has plunged the city into distress. Authorities report that the inferno, which erupted on...
Haris Rauf criticizes government in response to Gul Plaza tragedy
Web Desk: Fast bowler Haris Rauf of the national cricket team has voiced sharp criticism against the government following the tragic Gul Plaza incident, labeling...
Blast in Afghan capital leaves two Chinese citizens critically injured
WEB DESK: A deadly blast at a restaurant in central Kabul on Monday caused multiple casualties, leaving two Chinese citizens critically injured. The explosion occurred...
Pakisttan plans 5G spectrum auction during Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima, has announced that Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction is scheduled during Ramadan, with plans to finalize the process...
‘Pakistan’s agri sector holds immense economic potential’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has the potential to transform its agri-economy in months. He was addressing the Pak-China Agri-Investment Conference in Islamabad...
IMF projects Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.2%, falling short of Govt target
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its latest World Economic Outlook, highlighting significant gaps between Pakistan’s official economic goals and forecasts from global...
Court Extends Interim Bail of Ducky Bhai’s Wife Aroob Jatoi Until February 4
LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai, in a case concerning the promotion...
Putin receives US invitation to join Gaza Peace Council
WEB DESK: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the “Board of Peace,” a new...
Gul Plaza incident: Sindh CM announces Rs10 million in compensation for victims’ families
KARACHI: The Sindh government announced Rs10 million in financial aid for the families affected by the Gul Plaza fire tragedy. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad...
Gold prices hit all-time high in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan and worldwide saw a significant surge on Monday, setting a new record high for the precious metal. As...
Clash Among Rebel Groups in Colombia Leaves Nearly 27 Dead
WEB DESK: A clash between rival leftist rebel groups in Colombia’s Amazon has left 27 dead, the groups split from the FARC guerrilla force after...
PMD forecasts rain and snowfall in upland areas and dense fog in plains nationwide.
WEB DESK: Cold and dry conditions are anticipated to dominate across much of the country on Monday, while hilly regions are expected to face extremely...
High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 24
WEB DESK: A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain on Sunday near Adamuz, Cordoba, caused a devastating collision with an oncoming train, killing at least...
Gul plaza fire extinguished: Death toll rises to 14
Karachi: The catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza required over 33 hours before responders could bring the situation under control. The disaster left a harrowing toll,...
KE responds to Gul Plaza tragedy as collapse triggers power outage
KARACHI: K-Electric has conveyed its profound grief over the tragic incident at Gul Plaza, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and to the...
Trump Invites PM Shehbaz to Participate in Gaza Peace Panel: FO
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed...
33 Still unaccounted for after Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI: At least 33 people, including women and children, are still missing following a massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza, a major shopping center on...
Sindh CM orders probe into Gul Plaza fire, calls for citywide fire safety checks
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza and has instructed the...
Shaban crescent unlikely to be seen in Pakistan on Jan 19
KARACHI: The Ruyat-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated that the moon marking the start of Shaban-ul-Muazzam is not expected to be sighted in Pakistan on the...
FIA arrests two in visa fraud, migrant smuggling case on US embassy’s Tip-Off
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two members of a gang involved in visa fraud and migrant smuggling following a tip-off from the...
PM expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi,...
Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt
KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...
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Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu
LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...
Punjab revises 2026 matric, Intermediate exam calendar
LAHORE: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has announced a revised timetable for matriculation and intermediate examinations and results for 2026, adjusting the dates...
Karachi police detain ‘serial rapist’ involved in abusing over 100 children
KARACHI: Police have arrested a serial rapist involved in the abuse of over 100 children during a raid in the Tipu Sultan area. As per...
Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...
Junaid Safdar’s wedding celebrations kick off with colorful Mehndi event
LAHORE: The wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have officially commenced,...
DG ISPR engages with faculty and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held an interactive session with teachers and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur,...
Pakistan denounces alleged mosque profiling in Indian-administered Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticised reports suggesting that mosques and their management bodies are being profiled in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, calling the move...
Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed mark second wedding anniversary
WEB DESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik celebrated two years of marriage with actor Sana Javed, sharing a heartfelt message for his wife on...
Nine killed as passenger bus crashes on Makran coastal highway
QUETTA: A tragic road accident claimed at least nine lives on Saturday after a passenger bus overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, officials...
Rana Sanaullah calls on PTI to rejoin parliamentary committees, embrace dialogue
ISLAMABAD: In a significant appeal, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday to re-engage with parliamentary committees, emphasizing...
Royal Navy unveils State-of-the-Art Autonomous helicopter to strengthen maritime defense
LONDON: The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom has announced the successful test flight of its first full-sized, unmanned helicopter, marking a significant advancement in...
NEPRA’s 2025 power sector report criticizes Pakistan’s power distribution performance
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released its annual Power Sector Industry Report for 2025, painting a grim picture of Pakistan’s electricity...
Security Forces eliminate 20 terrorists in Kharan Balochistan: ISPR
KHARAN: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security personnel have neutralized around fifteen to twenty terrorists linked to India-sponsored groups, involved in various terrorist...
Schools to open in Punjab from Monday
LAHORE: In Punjab, public and private sector schools will resume classes from Monday. According to the detail, the Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said...
Under-19 World Cup: England edges past Pakistan by 37 runs
WEB DESK: In a thrilling Under-19 World Cup encounter in Harare, England emerged victorious over Pakistan by a margin of 37 runs. Pakistan, chasing a...
Balochistan CM raises concerns over Internet towers in remote areas
QUETTA: Balochistan’s Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti voiced concerns on Friday regarding the presence of internet towers in sparsely populated regions of the province, warning that...
CM Sindh calls on Salik Husain, discuss issues related to overseas Pakistanis
KARACHI: Minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah in...
Robust surge in the stock market, over 3,000 points jump in the 100 Index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable rally today, closing the trading week on a high note with notable gains. Right at the opening...
President, PM extend greetings to muslims on Shab-e-Meraj
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly conveyed warm wishes to Muslims in Pakistan and around the world on the...
Under-19 World Cup: England sets a 211-run target for Pakistan
WEB DESK: England has posted a target of 211 runs for Pakistan in the first match of the Under-19 World Cup. The game was played...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches expanded health card programme for Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the revival and expansion of the Health Card programme to include Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and...
Punjab permits Basant festivities to take place in parks alongside rooftops
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that Basant celebrations will now extend beyond rooftops to include public parks and open spaces throughout the province. Officials...
Massive fire breaks out at Karachi Port’s KICT terminal, engulfing 20 containers in flames
KARACHI: A massive fire erupted at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on Friday, engulfing 20 containers and halting operations for two ships. The blaze, suspected...
Babar Azam appears unhappy after Smith refuses single in BBL clash
WEB DESK: Babar Azam looked visibly upset when teammate Steve Smith opted against taking a single on the final delivery of an over during the...
India’s economic reforms are a failure of Modi government; Wall Street Journal
WEB DESK: The Wall Street Journal delivered a sharp critique of the Indian government, accusing it of pursuing weak and inconsistent economic reforms under Prime...