Millions join funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
TEHRAN: Massive crowds flooded the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in one of the...
Gul Plaza Fire Case: Court approves protective bail for accused
KARACHI: A local court on Monday granted protective bail to the individuals named in the Gul Plaza fire case, directing the adult accused to furnish...
China conducts strategic missile test in pacific, regional nations were alerted
BEIJING: China announced on Monday that it had successfully carried out a strategic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, following advance notifications to several countries...
Islamabad expected to host third round of US-Iran technical talks on July 14-15
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s capital is likely to host the next round of technical-level negotiations between the United States and Iran on July 14 and 15 as...
Police halt alleged child marriage in Naushahro Feroze, detain Nikah registrar, relatives
NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: Police disrupted the alleged forced marriage of an underage girl in Kore-Ja-Bhan village of Naushahro Feroze district, detaining several people, including the Nikah...
Met Office predicts rain in southeastern Sindh, hot weather elsewhere
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and humid conditions across most districts of Sindh on Sunday, with chances of rain accompanied...
CTD arrests alleged RAW-linked suspect in Okara; five more detained in AJK
OKARA: Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to have arrested an alleged operative linked to India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing...
Funeral prayers held for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: Funeral prayers were offered on Sunday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as the country entered the third day of nationwide...
Sindh makes Sanatan Dharma education mandatory for Hindu Students in primary schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that the study of Sanatan Dharma will now be a compulsory part of the curriculum for Hindu students enrolled...
Risk of cancer mortality increases with each hour of continuous sitting, new study finds
WEB DESK: A recent study published in *PLOS Medicine* reveals that every additional hour of uninterrupted sitting during the day raises an individual’s risk of...
Emraan Hashmi shares fond memories of his Pakistan visit ahead of ‘Awarapan 2’
WEB DESK: Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi recently reminisced about the warm reception he received during his visit to Pakistan, recalling it as a truly special...
President Zardari to travel Kyrgyzstan from July 6 to 9
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to visit Kyrgyzstan on an official trip from July 6 to July 9. The visit is at the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir attends funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated in the funeral rites of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at the invitation of Iranian President...
Lahore kidnapping, sexual assault probe enters new phase
LAHORE: The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of two foreign women in Lahore has taken an unexpected turn, as authorities explore a...
Lahore SHO relieved of duties following complaint by judicial officer
LAHORE: Station House Officer (SHO) Faryad Ashraf of Lahore’s Defence C Police Station has been removed from his position with immediate effect after a complaint...
President, PM express grief over victims of deadly Zhob–Sherani bus crash
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the tragic passenger bus accident...
Pakistan optimistic about further progress in US-Iran negotiations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced optimism that ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran will achieve further breakthroughs in the coming days as diplomatic efforts...
Religious scholar Nasir Madni hospitalised after collapsing during friday sermon
KHANEWAL: Religious scholar Nasir Madni was rushed to Nishtar Hospital after he collapsed and lost consciousness while delivering a Friday (Jumma) sermon in Jahanian, Khanewal...
Fire guts 10 shops in three-storey plaza in Gujrat
GUJRAT: A major fire erupted at a three-storey commercial plaza in the Muslim Bazaar area of Gujrat on Friday, destroying 10 of the building’s 12...
PM Shehbaz directs nationwide ban on substandard syringes to combat infectious diseases
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a nationwide ban on the production and use of substandard syringes as part of efforts to curb the...
FIR lodged over alleged abduction, assault of two foreign women in Lahore
LAHORE: Police in Lahore have registered a case against five suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar, over the alleged abduction, extortion and sexual assault of two...
40 Killed, eight injured as passenger bus falls into ravine in Zhob
ZHOB: At least 40 people, including women and children, lost their lives and eight others were injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Iran to attend funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on a one-day official visit to attend the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The...
Major rise in gold price
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.12,200 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of...
Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
TEHRAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Thursday to participate in the funeral ceremony of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...
FIA seizes 580kg of human placentas bound for anti-aging injections at Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced the confiscation of nearly 580 kilograms of human placentas at an airport, linked to an alleged organ smuggling...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices rebounded sharply across Pakistan on Thursday, July 2, following a strong rise in international bullion rates, reversing the recent declining trend. According...
Gilgit-Baltistan’s New CM Amjad Hussain will Take Oath on July 6
GILGIT: Newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain Advocate will take the oath of office on July 6 during a ceremony at the Chief Minister...
PCB, Saudi Cricket Federation ink MoU to build international cricket stadium in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation (SACF) have entered into a landmark partnership to establish a world-class cricket stadium...
Police term Lahore tuition centre roof collapse ‘Criminal Negligence’, arrest suspects
LAHORE: Punjab police have launched a formal investigation into the deadly roof collapse at a tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area, describing the incident as...
PM Shehbaz to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Iran, then visit Turkiye
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran on Friday to participate in the funeral prayers of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...
Woman killed, husband, three children injured in Karachi truck crash
KARACHI: A woman lost her life while her husband and three children were injured after a speeding truck rammed into their motorcycle near Al Asif...
Lahore police rescue two foreign women from Defence
LAHORE: Police rescued two foreign women who were allegedly being held against their will during a raid in Lahore’s Defence-C area, arresting four suspects in...
UN must blacklist global terror threat BLA
ISLAMABAD: BLA does not truly represent Balochistan; instead, it leverages the region’s struggles for its own agenda, , Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri. Originating from Balochistan,...
Chef Rahat Ali leaves behind a lasting culinary legacy
KARACHI: Pakistan’s celebrated culinary personality, Chef Rahat Ali, has passed away, her family has confirmed, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the country’s food industry....
Trump says US and Iran getting along very well
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are progressing well, emphasizing Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. The focus is on denuclearization. Trump...
Indian news channels faced hacking incidents during President’s speech
WEB DESK: Unidentified hackers reportedly infiltrated the broadcast systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian president’s address, allegedly streaming Pakistan’s national anthem and...
Severe weather strikes KP: Flash floods claim lives of two children, Damage homes and infrastructure
PESHAWAR: In Khyber district, severe weather led to the tragic deaths of two children and injuries to three others after lightning struck amid heavy rain,...
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
WEB DESK: The United States and Iran met in Qatar on Wednesday for technical talks to secure lasting peace, restore shipping through the Strait of...
Gold prices drop sharply in local and global markets
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a drop on Wednesday, mirroring the downturn in the international market. In the local sphere, the price for one...
Kahna Incident, Punjab Govt announces 2 Million compensation for each deceased child’s family
LAHORE: Punjab government announced a special compensation package on Wednesday for the families of children who were killed and injured in the tragic roof collapse...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condole loss of children in Lahore roof collapse
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly expressed their heartfelt condolences over the tragic roof collapse at a Lahore tuition...
PM Shehbaz emphasizes population-resource balance for sustainable growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the critical need to strike a balance between the country’s population growth and its available resources to achieve sustainable...
How to own an electric bike for just Rs2,100: Punjab govt’s new initiative
LAHORE: The Punjab government has unveiled a new program allowing students to purchase electric bikes (e-bikes) with a simple and affordable monthly payment plan of...
Iran urges U.S. to fulfill pledges to end Lebanon conflict
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baqaei emphasized that the United States must uphold its promises to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon,...
Bilawal meets JUI-F Chief for potential alliance in all provinces
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that his party of open to expanding political alliance with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) and...
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International research bodies recognize Pakistan’s military edge in Marka-e-Haq
RAWALPINDI: Global research organizations and media outlets have consistently acknowledged Pakistan’s military dominance and the significant defeat of India in the Marka-e-Haq exercise. A detailed...
CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah takes notice as wall collapse claims 3 girls lives in Umerkot School
UMERKOT: Three young girls lost their lives when a wall of a school in Umerkot collapsed on Tuesday, causing a tragic accident in the village...
Lahore Incident: Death toll rises to 14, many still trapped
LAHORE: A devastating incident occurred in Lahore’s Kahna neighborhood when the roof of a local tuition center suddenly gave way, resulting in the deaths of...
Robotics accelerate detection, targeting of cancer cells post-treatment
WEB DESK: Researchers are leveraging robotic technology to enhance the detection and elimination of treatment-resistant cancer cells, known as “persister” cells, which are often responsible...