Bangladesh votes in landmark election after 2024 Gen Z uprising
WEB DESK: Bangladeshis headed to polling stations on Thursday for a pivotal election, a momentous event marking a significant transition for the South Asian nation...
Karachi Ramadan 2026: Sehri & Iftar Schedule & Calendar
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi can depend on this comprehensive Ramadan timetable for accurate Sehri and Iftar timings throughout 2026. As Pakistan’s largest city and key...
PSL 11 Auction: top 10 most expensive players, big signings
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League’s 11th edition auction was held in Lahore, drawing widespread excitement among cricket enthusiasts and franchises. Leading the bidding was Islamabad...
Senate panel sparks laughter with confusing Mix-Up over acronym: “Camell” vs. “Camel”
ISLAMABAD: An unusual situation arose during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security on Wednesday when the committee chair mistakenly interpreted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces compensation for victims of Islamabad imambargah explosion
ISLAMABAD: The entire nation remains in mourning following the tragic suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday. He emphasized...
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Tragedy in Swat: lawyer killed, seven others injured in children’s dispute turned violent
SWAT: Tensions in society continue to escalate as a violent altercation triggered by a dispute among children resulted in one death and seven injuries. The...
D.I. Khan Incident: Four police officers, including SHO, killed in militant attack
D.I.KHAN: A violent assault by militants resulted in the martyrdom of four police personnel, including SHO Faheem Mumtaz, during a search operation in Wana Budh,...
Singh govt introduces ‘Youth Card’ for young people
KARACHI: The Sind provincial government has initiated plans to introduce a ‘Youth Card’ designed to expand access to opportunities for the youth across the province....
Electricity prices decreases across the country
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially issued a final notification confirming a decrease in electricity tariffs across Pakistan, bringing relief to both industrial and residential...
NA speaker confirms acceptance of Akhtar Mengal’s resignation
ISLAMABAD: The resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has been officially accepted by the Speaker of the National Assembly,...
Ex-COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa suffers injury in fall
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (Retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa sustained injuries after a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning, family sources...
Moon for Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan likely to sighted Feb 18 evening
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon for Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to be born on February 17 at...
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China achieves major milestone in Its lunar human spaceflight program
WEB DESK: China is making rapid progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Recently, the nation reached a significant...
PSX experiences a surge, positive trading boosts index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Market experienced a positive trend today, with trading showing optimism and recovery in key sectors. At the start of the trading...
Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, recently held a meeting with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan....
PM takes notice of Nepra’s new solar regulations, PPP criticises new solar policies
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday promptly addressed concerns surrounding the recently announced Net Metering Regulations 2026 by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...
NA passes resolution paying tributes to Armed Forces
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly convened today and unanimously passed a resolution honoring the Armed Forces for their unmatched sacrifices in the battle against terrorism. Introduced...
T20 World Cup; SA beat Afghanistan in double Super Over thriller
WEB DESK: South Africa beat Afghanistan after a contest of rare drama in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad,...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge again
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Wednesday saw a notable increase in line with upward trend in international market. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Court extends Aroob Jatoi’s interim bail in online gambling promotion case
LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai, in the ongoing online gambling promotion...
Junaid Akbar announces exit from NA seat amid internal PTI discontent
PESHAWAR: Junaid Akbar, the PTI President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has declared his intention to resign from his National Assembly seat and sever ties with the...
High-Level security meeting at Peshawar headquarters: military, political leaders unite on fight against terrorism
PESHAWAR: Today, a top-tier security and peace conference took place at Peshawar Headquarters, bringing together key officials including Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Pakistan edges out USA by 32 runs in colombo
COLOMBO: Pakistan emerged victorious with a 32-run margin against the United States on Tuesday, thanks to a united team effort. The match was largely influenced...
Pakistan to hosts Informal D-8 Commissioners meeting in Lahore
LAHORE: Pakistan recently hosted an informal gathering of D-8 Commissioners in Lahore on February 5-6. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, the primary...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Commit to Strengthening Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation
RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen their collaboration in security and counterterrorism efforts, according to an official statement. The development follows a...
Pakistan sets 191-run target against USA in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash
COLOMBO: In a competitive encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Pakistan posted a formidable 190/9 against the United States in their ICC Men’s...
CDF Asim Munir attends closing ceremony of PATS 2026
KHARIAN: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of the Defense Force (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, graced the closing event of the 9th International...
Pakistan mobile users enjoy toll-free calls as PTA launches new service
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has introduced a new facility allowing all mobile phone users to make free calls to toll-free numbers, such as...
Pakistan updates solar electricity purchase rates
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced new tariffs for the purchase of solar-generated electricity, applicable to both existing and new solar...
Imran Khan’s health confirms stable, says Barrister Salman Safdar
RAWALPINDI: PTI leader and founder Imran Khan’s health status has been confirmed as stable by Barrister Salman Safdar following a visit to the former prime...
T20 World Cup: USA opts to bowl after winning toss against Pakistan
COLOMBO: During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter in Colombo, the United States emerged victorious in the toss against Pakistan and chose to bowl...
Islamabad Court issues Non-bailable arrest warrant for KP CM again
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad Court has issued non-bailable arrest warrant for the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi in a case related to defamation of state...
PM Shehbaz to attend Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, led by US President...
PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent is participating in the World Defence Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the JF-17 Thunder Block-III multi-role fighter...
Gold prices rise again in Pakistan, Silver maintains stability
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable jump on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with the local market reporting an increase of Rs 1,500 per...
BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla credits ICC for resolving India-Pakistan T20 WC match standoff
WEB DESK: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its delight over the announcement of the much-anticipated Pakistan–India clash in the T20...
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta on one-day official visit
QUETTA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday on a one-day official visit. Punjab CM was warmly received at Quetta Airport...
T20 world cup 2026; Govt allows Pakistan to play against India on Feb 15
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially endorsed Pakistan’s participation in the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India, putting an end...
Pakistan to decide on India match after consultations, PM informs Sri Lanka president
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke on Monday, discussing the upcoming Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match. Dissanayake...
Prince William, Kate release first statement on Epstein files
WEB DESK: Prince William and Kate voiced concern on Monday over new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which included damaging claims about Prince Andrew,...
Multan Sultan auctioned for record Rs2.45bn, name changed to Rawalpindi
LAHORE: Ahead of the commencement of the Pakistan Super League Season 11, the Multan Sultans franchise has been successfully sold for a hefty Rs2.45 billion....
Pakistan, Muslim countries condemn Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza
WEB DESK: Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have condemned Israel’s repeated violations of ceasefire in Gaza. To this respect, a joint statement was issued...
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
WEB DESK: For nearly a year, constant misdiagnoses of the life-threatening kala-azar disease caused a sharp decline in the health of 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman....
Basant Festival rejuvenates Lahore’s cultural essence, says Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that Lahore’s Basant festival revival has revitalized Punjab’s cultural heritage. Speaking at the event, she highlighted Basant’s cultural...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s banking outlook to ‘Positive’
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector from stable to positive, citing gradual economic recovery and growing confidence in the...
Govt extends deadline for Hajj visa biometric verification to Feb. 17
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi visa biometric deadline for this year’s Hajj has been extended until February 17, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. A ministry...
Gold price in Pakistan sees another massive increase
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a significant upswing in local markets on Monday, mirroring a sharp rise in global bullion rates, as reported by...
PM announces to invest $1b in AI by 2030
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to invest one billion dollars in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2030. At the opening of Indus AI Week...
Details of ICC-PCB-BCB meeting revealed, PCB seeks PM’s nod to play with India on 15th Feb
LAHORE: Details of a crucial meeting between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have come...
Supreme Court declines urgent plea for meeting with PTI founder
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an immediate meeting request with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan but addressed key developments in the cipher...