12th death anniversary of teen martyr Aitzaz Hasan
ISLAMABAD: Today marks the 12th death anniversary of Aitzaz Hasan, the young martyr who heroically gave his life to prevent a suicide bomber from entering...
Pak Army will not allow KPK or any province to come under terrorist control; DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, asserted on Tuesday that the state would ensure Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not...
Bangladesh Air Chief calls on PAF chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu
ISLAMABAD: Senior leadership from the air forces of Pakistan and Bangladesh engaged in comprehensive discussions in Islamabad, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring avenues...
PSX achieves another milestone, surpasses 184,000 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone today and surpassed the psychological barrier of one lac eighty-four thousand points in the Hundred Index during...
PM directs roadmap to increase agricultural exports
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the creation of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at expanding agricultural exports over the next five years. Presiding over...
14-Member Gilgit-Baltistan Caretaker Cabinet Takes Oath
ISLAMABAD: Twelve members of the Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker government officially assumed office on Tuesday during an oath-taking ceremony at the Governor House in Gilgit, marking the...
Flash floods kill at least 14 in Indonesia
WEB DESK: At least 14 people have died and four remain missing after flash floods struck North Sulawesi province in Indonesia, as prolonged heavy rain...
NDMA issued severe cold wave alert for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a severe cold wave alert for northern regions and northern Balochistan, warning of intensified cold conditions...
Lahore court extends bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala until Jan 26
LAHORE: A sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday extended the pre-arrest bail of social media influencers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak, popularly known as Nani...
Private schools, colleges in Sindh to observe strike on Jan 9
KARACHI: All private schools and colleges in Sindh will remain closed on January 9 as the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations stages a strike...
PM visits Bangladesh high commission to offer condolences over ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s death
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday visited the High Commission of Bangladesh to express his condolence on the passing away of former prime minister...
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” surpasses $1 billion globally after 18 days
WEB DESK: James Cameron’s sci-fi epic “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office revenue, marking the director’s...
Venezuela’s Maduro faces first US court appearance after capture
WEB DESK: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted leader, appeared in a New York court facing drug charges after a dramatic U.S. operation led to his capture...
Punjab remains open for students from across Pakistan, Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that the Punjab government is set to distribute laptops and bicycles to more than 100,000 students, emphasizing the importance...
Russia advises its citizens against traveling to Venezuela
WEB DESK: Russia’s Embassy in Caracas on Monday issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Venezuela “unless absolutely necessary.” The advisory,...
Deepika Padukone shares a significant update on her 40th birthday
WEB DESK: Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40th birthday by launching “The OnSet Program”, a platform designed to support young creative talent pursuing careers in India’s...
Another UOL Student Attempts Suicide
LAHORE: A tragic incident occurred at the University of Lahore on Monday when a 21-year-old female student allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from the fourth...
Karachi court grants bail to Armaghan in an illegal call centre case
KARACHI: A local court in Karachi has granted bail to Armaghan, accused in the Mustafa Aamir murder case, who also faces charges under the Prevention...
PSX hits historic high as KSE-100 crosses 183,000 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has maintained its impressive momentum on Monday, setting new records due to a positive market trend. On the first...
Gold prices in Pakistan surges by Rs 9,200 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan saw one of the biggest surges ever in both global and Pakistani markets on Monday. According to the...
Ten convicted for online harassment of France’s first lady
WEB DESK- A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she...
President pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 98th birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has paid homage to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the occasion of his ninety-eighth birth anniversary today. In a message,...
Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast
WEB DESK: The Bangladesh government has implemented an indefinite ban on broadcasting the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing public interest and security concerns, as reported...
Security agencies foils major terrorist plot in Karachi, over 2,000 kg Explosives recovered
KARACHI: Security agencies successfully thwarted a major terrorist plot in Karachi, seizing over four tons of explosives during a covert operation in the Baldia Town...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership for peace, prosperity
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have reiterated that their long-standing partnership plays a crucial role in ensuring peace, stability, and shared prosperity at both regional and...
Five fall into uncovered drain in Karachi’s korangi area
KARACHI: Five people, including women and children, were injured after falling into an uncovered drain in Karachi’s Korangi district on Saturday, according to rescue officials....
Bangladesh rules out playing T20 world cup matches in India
DHAKA: Bangladesh has decided not to play its T20 World Cup matches in India, following the release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman by his Indian Premier...
Govt pledges protection of rights, dignity of visually impaired: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the government’s resolve to ensure respect, protection, and meaningful inclusion of people...
Tax-Related Cases to Receive Top Priority, Says CJP Afridi
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has underscored that cases related to taxation, particularly those with implications for the national economy, will be taken...
KP Govt to provide low-cost electricity to industries: CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi announced that the provincial government will provide affordable electricity to industrial units through its own power generation projects. ...
Four police officers martyred in separate attacks in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
BANNU: At least four police personnel were martyred in two separate shooting incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, officials confirmed on Sunday. ...
Dar meets Chinese minister, reviews CPEC progress, regional situation
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Liu Haisheng, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of...
Charsadda roof collapse kills six, injures five
CHARSADDA: At least six people lost their lives and five others sustained injuries after the roof of a house caved in late Saturday night in...
Wall Street Journal report on Narendra Modi, India’s Hindutva Identity
WASHINGTON: A detailed report published by The Wall Street Journal has raised serious concerns about the state of democracy, secularism, and minority rights in India...
Punjab CM calls for specialized training of doctors in intravascular procedures
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the relevant authorities to acquire state-of-the-art equipment required for intravascular surgery and related cardiac procedures. The directive...
Three Pakistan Army Personnel martyred in avalanche at Burzil Pass
RAWALPINDI: Three members of the Pakistan Army, including a young captain, lost their lives after an avalanche hit Burzil Pass, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
IGP Sindh urges improve public image of law enforcement
KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho has outlined his priorities for transforming police culture, stressing the need to improve the public image...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
Punjab govt abolished free nursing education in public sector
LAHORE: The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in public-sector colleges by introducing a new policy issued by the provincial Health Department. Under the...
KSA to convene talks on Yemen’s southern issue
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to host an inclusive conference focused on Yemen’s southern question, responding to an appeal from Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President...
Pakistan dismisses Jaishankar’s comments, reaffirms commitment to Indus waters treaty rights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly dismissed what it described as reckless remarks by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, emphasizing that it will take all appropriate...
Pakistan–US cooperation focused on promoting global peace: Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, stated on Friday that Pakistan has consistently contributed to international peace and security, emphasizing...
Ishaq Dar departs for Beijing for Pak–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has left for Beijing to jointly lead the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue,...
PAF successfully tests indigenous taimoor weapon system
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out a successful flight test of the locally developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a significant step forward...
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore: Press Briefing
MUZAFFARABAD: The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore hold a press talk and apprised overall the situation of the Kashmir....
Pakistan to showcase mineral potential at Riyadh Forum
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has met Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation,...
Sindh implements unified examination framework across all boards
KARACHI: All examination boards in Sindh are set to adopt a single, standardized assessment system, as the Sindh Education Department announced on Friday. This marks...
DPM offer condolences over the demise of Khaleda Zia
DHAKA: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visits Bangladesh HC, offers condolences over demise of Khaleda Zia Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar visited Bangladesh High Commission in...
Gaza faces severe cold, lack of basic services; Child Dies
WEB DESK: Gaza is experiencing extreme cold, leaving residents without access to many basic necessities. A young girl reportedly lost her life due to the...
NADRA to launch mobile registration campaign in UK from Tomorrow
LONDON: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the launch of a mobile registration campaign in multiple cities across the United Kingdom, starting...