First supermoon of 2026 to appear tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The first supermoon of the New Year 2026 will be visible tomorrow (Saturday). According to a spokesperson for SUPARCO, the supermoon is traditionally known...
Starlink to lower satellite orbits in 2026 to Improve space safety
WEB DESK: Starlink plans to adjust the altitude of its satellite fleet in 2026 by moving spacecraft currently operating at about 550 kilometers above Earth...
Karachi: teenage girl fatally wounded during police operation in Landhi
KARACHI: A 17-year-old girl lost her life after being hit by a stray bullet during an alleged police encounter with suspected robbers in Karachi’s Landhi...
PM approves 14-member caretaker cabinet for GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a 14-member caretaker cabinet for Gilgit-Baltistan, with the appointments finalized in coordination with the caretaker...
Naqvi praises sindh rangers’ role in Karachi’s improved security
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Sindh Rangers for their key role in restoring peace and stability in Karachi, as well as...
Pakistan sees sharp surge in terrorist violence in 2025: PIPS Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a significant escalation in terrorist violence during 2025, with attacks increasing by 34 percent, according to the latest Pakistan Security Report 2025...
ECP Issues show-cause notice to KP CM’s aide over false allegations on election forms
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has served a show-cause notice to Shafi Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and...
Pakistan, 7 other Muslim-majority nations issue joint statement on Gaza
Eight Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, expressed concern on Friday over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, worsened by harsh weather. They called for swift efforts to...
I&B Ministry India asks Dhurandhar makers to remove or mute word ‘Baloch’
WEB DESK: Indian audiences watching “Dhurandhar” in 2026 are now seeing a slightly altered version of the period spy thriller after pressure from the Baloch...
Gold prices in Pakistan see their first increase of 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp rise on Friday in both international and Pakistani markets after four consecutive sessions of increases. As reported by the...
Balochistan Launches Pink Bus Service for Women, Students
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has introduced Pink Bus Service for women and female students as part of its New Year initiatives to provide safe,...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WEB DESK: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States stands ready to intervene if Iran resorts to shooting or violently suppressing...
Karachi gets new Police Chief
KARACHI: The Sindh government has designated Azad Khan, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), as the new Karachi police chief....
PSX continues its remarkable upward trajectory, surpasses 179,000-point mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its remarkable upward momentum on Friday, bolstered by increasing investor optimism amidst signs of easing inflation within the...
Ambreen Jan appointed as PEMRA chairperson
ISLAMABAD: Ambreen Jan, former Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...
Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to One-China policy, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its strong ties with China, reiterating its commitment to the One-China policy and supporting China’s stance on Taiwan. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...
Australia’s first muslim cricketer Usman Khawaja announces retirement
WEB DESK: Usman Khawaja, notable as Australia’s first Muslim cricketer, has declared his retirement from international cricket. The veteran player revealed that the upcoming fifth...
Adil Raja, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, and Wajahat Saeed receive life imprisonment sentences
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced five individuals to multiple life terms in a landmark case addressing acts of digital terrorism targeting state institutions On May...
Daughter of Former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan Dies in Traffic Accident in US
WEB DESK: Dr. Faiqa Noor Khan, daughter of former PAF Chief Air Marshal Noor Khan, passed away in a car accident in Dinwiddie County, Virginia,...
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
WEB DESK: At least nine people have died, and over 200 have been hospitalized in Indore, central India, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated...
Finance Minister commends FBR for achieving record tax collection in December 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for attaining the highest-ever tax collection in the nation’s history during...
Govt announces to expand scope of Islamabad safe city project on modern lines
ISLAMABAD: Federal interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has decided to expand the scope of Islamabad Safe City Project on modern lines. According to the detail, It...
Maryam Nawaz inaugurates upgraded wagah border complex
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially unveiled the newly renovated and expanded area at Wagah Border. The inauguration ceremony, which saw the participation of...
NADRA offers certain CNIC-related services through e-Sahulat centers.
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving public access to its services through selected e-Sahulat franchises....
IHC schedules hearing for Imran Khan’s petition to freeze twitter account
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing on January 21 to consider a petition seeking the closure of Imran Khan’s Twitter account. The...
Bloomberg affirms notable decline in Inflation, enhanced policy stability in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Bloomberg, the prominent American economic publication, has confirmed significant progress in reducing inflation and strengthening Pakistan’s economic policy framework. In its latest report...
PML-N candidate Wins uncontested victory in PP-289 by-election
D.G.KHAN: The by-election for the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-289 in Dera Ghazi Khan was concluded without any voting taking place, as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz...
Pakistan railways freight revenue surges to Rs17 Billion in first half of FY
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways’ freight division has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of the fiscal year, generating over Rs17 billion in revenue. Railways...
PTI files disqualification motion against senator Abro over defection
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially submitted a plea for the disqualification of Senator Saifullah Abro before Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The charge...
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif extends New Year wishes to the nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan, the overseas Pakistani community,...
CJ Yahya Afridi promises continued judicial reforms in 2026
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to protecting fundamental rights, maintaining the rule of law, and delivering...
Switzerland: Estimated 40 fatalities in fire at Crans-Montana Ski Resort during new year celebrations
GENEVA: At least 40 individuals are believed to have lost their lives, with roughly 100 others injured, following a devastating fire at a bustling bar...
Internet connectivity disrupted across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is experiencing widespread internet outages due to a disruption with one of the country’s upstream service providers. According to an official statement from...
Protests in Iran Turn violent, leading to the death of a paramilitary member
TEHRAN: The ongoing protests in Iran have taken a violent turn, resulting in the death of a security personnel. According to official Iranian media reports,...
2025, An year of crises for India; Financial Times
WEB DESK: A report from the Financial Times portrays 2025 as a turbulent year for India, marked by military friction with Pakistan, economic vulnerabilities, currency...
Jackie chan Says Gaza child’s words made him cry ” Children there dont grow up”
WEB DESK: Hollywood icon and martial arts legend Jackie Chan was deeply moved after watching a powerful video that revealed the harsh realities faced by...
Gold prices continue to drop for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a decline for the third successive day in both international and local markets....
Pakistan urges India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi urged India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty during a weekly media briefing. The Pakistani Indus...
Monkeypox cases on the rise in Lahore, Mayo Hospital reports 21 monkeypox cases in six months
LAHORE: Over the past six months, 21 monkeypox cases have been reported at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Hospital authorities confirmed none of the patients had recent...
Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities, civilian prisoners
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan and India conducted the exchange of prisoner lists and nuclear installations in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. This...
Punjab slashes public transport fares following a drop in fuel prices
LAHORE: Public transport fares have been reduced across Punjab following a recent decline in petrol and diesel prices, bringing much-needed relief to commuters traveling between...
PM orders all ministries to fast-track investment recommendations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to promptly prepare recommendations for domestic and foreign investment and development projects related to their respective...
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi appointed as coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States and Interfaith Harmony
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, has been designated as the coordinator for Islamic Affairs, Gulf States, and Interfaith...
‘Many dead and injured’ in blast at bar in Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
WEB DESK: An explosion at a bar in the upscale Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed several lives and left many injured, according to...
PSX starts 2026 on a high note as the KSE-100 surpasses the 176,000 mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year with strong bullish momentum, pushing the KSE-100 index up by 2,036.49 points to 176,090.81, from...
Babar Azam’s spectacular half-century powers Sydney Sixers to triumph over Melbourne Renegades.
WEB DESK: Babar Azam delivered a stunning half-century to lead the Sydney Sixers to a commanding six-wicket triumph over the Melbourne Renegades in Thursday’s Big...
Yasmin Rashid plans to challenge election tribunal’s decision on NA-130 in court
LAHORE: PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has decided to challenge the election tribunal’s verdict on NA-130 in court. Sources reveal that she consulted extensively with...
PMD forcasts dry weather, cold nights for Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi weather is expected to remain dry over the next 24 hours, with cooler conditions likely during the night, according to the Pakistan Meteorological...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York, takes his oath on historic Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. The first Muslim and South...
Tragic crime in AJK: mother, accomplice detained for acid attack on three children
BHIMBER: In a shocking and tragic development, the remains of three children suspected to have been murdered with acid were discovered in the Bhimber district...