Sindh cabinet sanctions Rs83 Billion for Karachi development projects
The Sindh Cabinet has granted approval for a funding of Rs83 billion dedicated to the development initiatives in Karachi. This resolution was passed during a...
During Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had full satellite intelligence on Indian military assets: Indian Army Chief
WEB DESK: Indian Army Chief General Uppinder Dvedi has revealed that, during Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had access to detailed satellite intelligence that pinpointed the locations...
Bushra Bibi meets Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A scheduled meeting between PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, took place at Adiala Jail. Jail officials...
Government reinstates health card program for Islamabad, AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the resumption of the health card scheme for over 10 million residents in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),...
PM reiterates support for foreign Investors, tech collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s ongoing dedication to fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment and strategic technological partnerships. He engaged with...
Alert: Punjab issues recall for several substandard medications
LAHORE: The Punjab Directorate of Drugs Control has issued an official warning to withdraw certain medicines from the market. Manufacturers have been instructed to recall...
U.S. launches new air defense coordination unit at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
DOHA: In a move to bolster regional security, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), in collaboration with allied nations, has inaugurated a new coordination facility...
Pakistan, UAE to collaborate on launching ‘Pre-Immigration clearance’ system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are set to formalize an agreement to introduce a “Pre-Immigration Clearance” system aimed at streamlining travel processes for...
Sindh declares Jan 17 as Shab-e-Meraj holiday for educational institutions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared January 17 a public holiday for both public and private schools across the province in observance of Shab-e-Meraj, according...
Pakistan seeks to unlock trillions in mineral wealth through strategic mining reforms
WEB DESK: The National Interest outlines Pakistan’s push to modernize its mining economy, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to convert its enormous, long-neglected mineral resources valued...
KDA moves to combat land grabbing in Surjani town, Karachi
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has formally requested the District West Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action against widespread land encroachments in Surjani Town’s...
Dollar rate stable in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of United State dollar is seen stable in Pakistan The US Dollar remains the benchmark currency for many in Pakistan. On January...
Four Pakistan-Born USA palyers Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 world cup
WEB DESK: The United States cricket team has encountered a significant challenge as four players of Pakistani origin were denied visas to India ahead of...
WhatsApp hacks on the rise, Threats and Protection Strategies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide warning about the rising cases of WhatsApp account hijacking, highlighting the rapid spread of...
Ukraine-Russia war: Russia launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities
WEB DESK: Russian forces carried out their most intense missile assault of the year on Ukraine early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four people...
U.S. urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately
WEB DESK: The United States has issued an urgent warning, advising its citizens in Iran to leave immediately as protests escalate and security risks grow....
Gold price hits record Rs481,862 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. As per market...
Govt, opposition reach consensus on Leader of Opposition in NA
ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition have reached a consensus on appointing a new opposition leader following the disqualification of PTI’s Omar Ayub as Leader of...
Japan to provide $18.62 million grant for child healthcare in South Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement aimed at improving child healthcare facilities in South Punjab, under which the Japanese government will provide...
Gunmen kill 4 members of peace committee in Bannu
ISLAMABAD: Four people, including a father and son, were killed Tuesday when terrorists attacked a Peace Committee in the Hoed area of Bannu. The victims...
School resumes in tents under shadow of Gaza’s ‘yellow line’
WEB DESK: Toulin Al-Hindi, 7, attends school in the freezing cold on the floor of a crowded tent, her lessons disrupted by nearby gunfire and...
Indonesian minister of Defence calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI : Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ,...
Arif Habib assures no PIA employee will face termination for one year
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move bringing relief to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, prominent businessman and investor Arif Habib, who recently acquired the airline, has...
Government decides not to raise base electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided not to raise the average base electricity tariff. The decision will bring relief to the power consumers nationwide. The...
Karachi bears the brunt of gas load-shedding
KARACHI: Karachi is facing a severe gas crisis, leaving domestic and commercial consumers struggling as supply remains critically low or completely suspended in several areas....
Presidnet signs Islamabad local govt ordinance into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari formally enacted the Islamabad Local Government Ordinance on Monday, marking its immediate implementation. The ordinance outlines the creation of three...
KP CM Afridi criticizes treatment received from Sindh government in address to the SHCBA
KARACHI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi voiced his frustration over being unable to meet his party leader, Imran Khan, stating that no one paid...
Pakistan achieving notable advancements in global economic collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is making significant progress in global economic partnerships due to the reform-oriented vision and investor-friendly strategy of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The...
Nation stands united in its unwavering commitment to fully eliminate terrorism, says Attaullah
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has pledged that no space will be given to terrorist elements to propagate their narrative or ideology....
President Zardari is set to commence an official visit to Bahrain on January 13
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled for an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from January 13 to 16, 2026. Accompanied by a...
Six cops martyred as IED explosion targets police vehicle in northwestern Pakistan
WEB DESK: Six police officers tragically lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near an armored vehicle in the Tank district of...
Lahore High Court declines to halt the implementation of kite flying regulations
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday reviewed a petition challenging the newly introduced Kite Flying Act 2025 but chose not to halt its implementation...
India’s Relations with Bangladesh Strain Ahead of Elections
WEB DESK: Political tensions between India and Bangladesh have escalated from diplomatic disputes to trade restrictions and now a brewing sports boycott. Relations, tied by...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge to record-breaking levels
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan and globally experienced a significant surge on Monday, pushing the value of the precious metal to record-breaking levels. As reported...
Karachi cold spell to continue, high alert issued for dense fog in Punjab; Met Office
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has firmly dismissed claims circulating about an extreme cold wave expected later this month, urging the public to avoid relying on...
OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has sharply criticised Israel over its decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as...
China, Russia and Iran launches week-long joint naval drill off the coast of South Africa
WEB DESK: China, Russia and Iran have launched a week-long joint naval drill off the coast of South Africa, an exercise the host nation says...
Pakistan Navy vessels arrive in Muscat to strengthen Naval ties with Oman
MUSCAT: A Pakistan Navy flotilla, consisting of PNS Rah Naward, PNS Madadgar, and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel PMSS Kashmir, paid a goodwill visit to...
International fuel rates drop sharply, petrol, diesel cheaper
WEB DESK: Global fuel markets witnessed a significant downturn as both petrol and diesel prices declined substantially. The worldwide price of petrol slipped by $2.74...
PTI workers detained following scuffles near Bagh-e-Jinnah ahead of rally
KARACHI: Several activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were detained by police on Sunday after clashes broke out near Numaish Chowrangi, close to Bagh-e-Jinnah, ahead of...
PTI rally: Heavy police deployment in Karachi
KARACHI: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally is being held in Karachi today, with a heavy police presence deployed around Mazar-e-Quaid. One track of the road...
Eight killed, including newly married couple, in Islamabad gas explosion
ISLAMABAD: A tragic gas cylinder explosion during a wedding gathering in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector claimed the lives of at least eight people, including a newly...
Peshawar: Forensic Review of May 9 Videos Concluded
PESHAWAR: The Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory (PFSL) has finalized its forensic assessment of video footage linked to the May 9 incidents in Peshawar. The report...
Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and internationally recognised borders, strongly criticising Israel’s...
PTI relocates Karachi rally to Mazar-e-Quaid after delayed permit
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has changed the venue of its Karachi public gathering, deciding not to proceed with its planned rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah despite receiving...
PTI granted conditional approval for Karachi rally
KARACHI: The Sindh government has issued a conditional no-objection certificate (NOC) to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for organizing a public rally in Karachi. According to official...
Iraq eyes JF-17 Thunder, Super Mushshak Aircraft as Air Force ties with Pakistan deepen
ISLAMABAD: Iraq has shown strong interest in acquiring Pakistan-made JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high-level talks between the air force...
JUI-F leader Maulana Hafiz Sultan martyred in IED blast in Wana
WANA: A senior figure of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) and prominent religious scholar, Maulana Hafiz Sultan Muhammad, lost his life in a terrorist attack on Saturday...
Mushtaq Ahmad announces formation of Pakistan Rights Movement in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad has formally launched a new political party named the Pakistan Rights Movement during a ceremony held in the federal capital....
Irfan Hayat Bajwa wins Lahore Bar Association presidency
LAHORE: Irfan Hayat Bajwa, backed by Hamid Khan’s panel, has been elected president of the Lahore Bar Association after securing 3,559 votes in the elections...