Heartbreaking road accident in Dubai kills four young siblings, Housemaid from Indian muslim family
DUBAI: A tragic traffic collision in the UAE has claimed the lives of four young brothers and a domestic worker from an Indian Muslim family....
NADRA extends online birth, death, marriage, and divorce registration to select Sindh cities
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a digital platform that enables residents to register vital events such as birth, death, marriage,...
Waqaruddin Syed, former NCCIA director general, placed under suspension
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially suspended Waqaruddin Syed, the former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), effective immediately. This move...
CM Afridi calls for inclusion of KP govt in anti-terrorism policy-making
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of involving the provincial government in the development of counter-terrorism strategies. During a...
Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the first T20 match
DAMBULLA: Pakistan took an early lead in the three-match T20 series by comfortably defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the opening game. Captain Salman...
Shaza highlights digital Pakistan vision’s focus on innovation, growth
ISLAMABAD: Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister for Information Technology, emphasized that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital Pakistan initiative is designed to foster an inclusive, innovation-centered...
PTA introduces MVNO policy, paving the way for advanced mobile services in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially rolled out a new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), a strategic move aimed at...
Sri Lanka posts 129-run target for Pakistan in first T20
DAMBULLA: In the opening match of the three-match T20 series, Sri Lanka set a target of 129 runs for Pakistan to chase. Sri Lanka’s innings...
Azerbaijan’s President rules out sending troops to Gaza
WEB DESK: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has explicitly stated that his country will not send military forces to the Gaza Strip under any peacekeeping...
JI declare Karachi Olympics 2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced to organised the “Karachi Olympics 2026” in the city from january 21 to February 1. According to detail, talking to the...
Naqvi seeks China’s AI technologies to strengthen counterterrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Chinese Ministry of Public Security’s headquarters, where he was cordially welcomed by...
Pakistan win toss, elect to field first against Sri Lanka in first T20I
WEB DESK: Pakistan decided to field first after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in the opening T20I of the three-match series at Rangiri Dambulla...
Court declares Ali Amin Gandapur a proclaimed offender
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has declared former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a proclaimed offender in a case involving...
Sindh CM unveils extensive development program for Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced on Wednesday his plan to initiate a comprehensive development program for Karachi, with a budget of Rs...
Pakistan gear up to take on Sri Lanka today in first T20I
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s men’s cricket team is set to face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series in Dambulla, scheduled for January 7, 9, and...
Two Pakistani Muslims elected as mayor and deputy mayor in Cambridge US, marking a historic first
WEB DESK: In a groundbreaking political shift, the top leadership positions in Cambridge have been filled by members of the Pakistani American community. Following the...
surrender or face consequences, Sindh prepares to initiate a large-scale operation against katcha bandits
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a large-scale security operation to eliminate criminal gangs in the Katcha areas, targeting notorious dacoits and restoring law and...
Intense heatwave grips Australia’s southern states, fans bushfires
WEB DESK: Southern Australia endured an intense heatwave on Wednesday, with temperatures surging past 40 degrees Celsius in several cities. The extreme heat prompted health...
NDMA issues alert, Freezing winds are set to grip Karachi
ISLAMABAD: A significant surge in cold weather is forecasted to affect the entire nation in the coming days, as a harsh cold wave is set...
Indian PM Narendra Modi Is Not Happy With Me’ Over High US Tariffs; Says Donald Trump
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dissatisfied with heightened US tariffs tied to India’s purchase of Russian...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience another decline: January 7, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a decline on Wednesday, following a significant rise in the preceding week. According to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Boy detained in connection with University of Lahore student suicide attempt case
LAHORE: Police have arrested Ahmed Bilal, a young man from Narang Mandi, Sheikhupura, in connection with a University of Lahore female student’s suicide attempt. The...
PSX achieves another milestone as KSE Index crosses 186,000 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone by crossing psychological barriers of one hundred eighty-six thousand points during trading this morning. The Hundred Index...
PTI rejects government’s proposal for dialogue among Pakistan’s top five leaders
ISLAMABAD: Senior leader from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stated that any political breakthrough hinges on confidence-building measures at the highest level. He emphasized, “If negotiations...
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PTA collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over six years
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over the past six years. During this...
Pakistan under-19s beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in tri-nation series final
HARARE: In the final of the tri-nation series, Pakistan Under-19s defeated Zimbabwe by 9 wickets to claim the trophy. The final match was played in...
PM pays call to Raja Zafarul Haq’s home to check on his Well-Being
KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited residence of PML-N leader and senior politician Raja Zafarul Haq in Islamabad today to enquire after his health....
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Yields No Evidence of Alien Signals, Say Scientists
WEB DESK: Researchers from the Breakthrough Listen project have concluded that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows no signs of extraterrestrial technology, despite an extensive search...
Judge Arshad Javed transferred from Lahore to Bahawalnagar
LAHORE: In a recent development, Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore Judge Muhammad Arshad Javed, who presided over cases related to the May 9 incident and sentenced several...
Punjab CM grants establishment of 6 biogas plants to boost clean energy in province
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved establishment of six biogas plants to boost clean energy in the province According to detail,...
Historic Pakistani Senate delegation to visit the US in January 2026
ISLAMABAD: A distinguished delegation from Pakistan’s Senate, led by Deputy Chairman Senator Syedal Khan Nasar, is scheduled to visit the United States from January 20...
CM Baluchistan chairs meeting of centre of excellence for anti violence
QUETTA: The Chief Minister of Baluchistan chaired the meeting of the Center for Excellence for anti violence in Quetta. Addressing to the crucial meeting, Chief...
Gold price hikes Rs.3200 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.3200 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.467.962 As per rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa...
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...
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,...
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...
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...