Pakistan Coast Guards detain 123 illegal migrants in Jiwani
KARACHI: The Pakistan Coast Guards, while performing professional duties, have arrested 123 illegal migrants during the past two months from the Jiwani area of Balochistan....
Armed forces delivered a lesson to India that will remain unforgettable, PM
MUZAFFARABAD: Speaking at a laptop distribution ceremony at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, the Prime Minister highlighted the struggles...
PIA privatisation aims to revive the airline’s former prestige, Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks the beginning of efforts to restore its former reputation....
NDC urges PM to release jailed PTI leaders to advance talks
ISLAMABAD: The National Dialogue Committee (NDC), established to foster political reconciliation and dialogue, has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to grant parole to senior...
Gold, silver reach new record high in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan have continued their upward trajectory, reaching unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. Today, the price of...
Blasts and fire shatter Pennsylvania nursing home, killing at least two
WEB DESK: Two explosions and a fire, likely from a gas leak, struck a nursing home near Philadelphia on Tuesday, killing two people and sparking...
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital
WEB DESK: Libya has declared three days of mourning following the death of army chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four senior military officials in...
Federal cabinet approves visa clearance system, 2025 cannabis regulatory framework
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has given the green light to the Visa Clearance System following a recommendation from the Ministry of Interior. The decision was...
Punjab CM criticizes LHC stay on land protection law, warns of encouraging land grabbers
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday over the Lahore High Court’s decision to suspend the enforcement of the Punjab Protection...
Karachi Commissioner inspects Kareemabad underpass progress, urges speedy completion
KARACHI: Commissioner Hassan Naqvi conducted a site visit on Tuesday night to assess the progress of the Kareemabad Underpass project. He was briefed that, once...
Gohar Ejaz calls PIA privatization a turning point for Pakistan’s economic future
ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz hailed the recent privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as a historic milestone, describing it as a “golden...
Sindh celebrates major PPP achievements worth $740 million with EnerTech: CM Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighted the province’s significant progress in infrastructure, energy, innovation, and environmental sustainability through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)....
Six Pakistanis detained in Saudi Arabia for possession of 71 Kg of drugs
RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested six Pakistani nationals for their involvement in receiving a substantial quantity of narcotics, totaling 71 kilograms. Talal Al-Shalhoub,...
Seven FIA officers sanctioned for abuse of power, corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced disciplinary measures against seven officers on Tuesday, citing allegations of corruption, abuse of authority,...
Arif Habib appreciates Fauji Fertilizer’s role in PIA revival
KARACHI: In the ongoing process of privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Arif Habib Consortium has announced that Fauji Fertilizer Company will join as a...
CDF Asim Munir visits NDU, discusses regional, internal security challenges
ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Syed Asim Munir has visited National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he was briefed by panel of...
Govt to commences 5G services very soon across the country
ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Information technology Shaza Fatima has announced to started the 5G services in the country very soon. According to the detail, The...
Arif Habib consortium offers Rs135 billion for PIA acquisition
ISLAMABAD: A consortium headed by Arif Habib Corporation Limited has submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the purchase of a 75% stake in...
NA standing committee on Interior rejects bill to ban dowry
ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Interior of the National Assembly has unanimously rejected a proposed bill to ban dowry. During a recent session led by...
Financial Times features Asim Munir as one of the world’s top strategists.
ISLAMABAD: British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most...
PM Shehbaz invites PTI for talks after it signals openness to dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has responded positively, albeit conditionally, to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for dialogue, emphasizing the government’s willingness to engage in...
PIA privatisation: Three consortia submit bids for 75% stake
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government received three bids during a televised auction for state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a renewed effort to fulfill long-standing IMF-mandated reforms....
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets victorious Under-19 cricket team
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met with the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on Monday at the General Headquarters...
SBP announces public holiday on Dec 25
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced December 25 as a public holiday nationwide to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah....
PM Shahbaz hosts a luncheon in honour of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a luncheon to honour Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team for their remarkable Asia Cup victory. The team’s stellar performance, capped...
Gold, silver prices surge to record highs in Pakistan
KARACHI: The prices of gold and silver soared to unprecedented levels after nine weeks, marking historic peaks across both global and local markets. On Monday,...
‘Fearless, not careless’ formula behind Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup victory, says head coach
WEB DESK: Pakistan Under-19 head coach Shahid Anwer hailed his team’s resounding victory over the India Under-19 cricket team in the final of the Under-19...
President Zardari visits holy shrines in Baghdad
WEB DESK: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the holy shrines of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) and Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (RA) in Baghdad...
Bilawal emphasizes Pakistan’s moral and military triumph over India
KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, underscored Pakistan’s unwavering ability to protect its sovereignty, highlighting that the country’s victory...
Washington Times sees 2025 as turning point in Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: The Washington Times, a prominent American publication, has identified 2025 as a transformative year marking a pivotal shift in the dynamics of Pakistan-US relations....
LHC halts implementation of Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance following hearings on multiple petitions against it. LHC Chief Justice...
Pakistan vaccinates over 44.6 mln children in final anti-polio drive of 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has vaccinated 44.6 million children against poliovirus in the last nationwide immunization campaign of the year, health authorities said on Monday. The seven-day...
Homemade bombs thrown before Bondi mass shooting, but failed to detonate, police tell court
WEB DESK: Australian authorities have revealed in court documents that improvised pipe bombs and tennis ball explosives were hurled at a crowd at Bondi Beach...
Field Marshal Munir receives King Abdulaziz Medal for strengthening Pak-Saudi defence ties
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, received Saudi Arabia’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal of...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $21.1 billion, reaching their highest level since March 2022. This marks a notable milestone in the country’s...
Funeral prayers of CM Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti ‘s cousin offered in Quetta
QUETTA: Funeral prayers for tribal elder Sharif Bugti, a cousin of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, were held in Quetta, According to media, Sharif...
National leadership applauds Pakistan U-19 team’s Asia Cup Triumph
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup, achieved after...
Under-19 Asia Cup Final: Pakistan overpower India by 191 runs to claim title
DUBAI: Pakistan produced a commanding all-round display to defeat India by a huge margin of 191 runs in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup final, securing...
Deadly bar shooting near Johannesburg leaves 11 dead
WEB DESK: At least 11 people were shot dead and several others injured after gunmen attacked a tavern near Johannesburg, South African authorities said. The...
Dry, Foggy conditions persist in Karachi as air quality deteriorates
KARACHI: The port city is experiencing dry and dusty weather accompanied by cool temperatures, fog during the early morning and night hours, and comparatively warmer...
Afghan taliban supporting militants, endangering civilians: Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on Sunday issued a strong message to militant groups operating...
Pakistan set 347 runs target for India in U-19 Asia Cup final
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Under-19 side produced a strong batting display to post 347/8 against India in the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup on Sunday...
Massive turnout at Bangladesh student leader’s state funeral amid unrest
DHAKA: Tens of thousands of citizens gathered in Dhaka on Saturday to pay their respects at the funeral of a prominent student activist, amid two...
Abbottabad tragedy: three children killed, mother critical, father unconscious
ABBOTTABAD: A tragic incident has shaken Abbottabad, where three young siblings were killed in an apparent domestic attack, while their mother sustained critical injuries and...
Suparco predicts rajab moon visibility in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has released its astronomical forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab-ul-Murajjab...
FIA foils counterfeit currency ring in Lahore
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismantled a counterfeit currency printing operation in Lahore, arresting a key suspect during a targeted raid conducted by...
Babar Azam silences critics with maiden BBL fifty for Sydney sixers
WEB DESK: Following two modest outings at the start of his maiden Big Bash campaign, questions were raised about Babar’s ability to adapt to the...
KP received Rs 8.4 trillion from centre in 15 years, Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: According to official data issued by the Ministry of Finance, the federal government transferred Rs 8,404 billion (Rs 8.4 trillion) to the Government of...
US appreciates Pakistan’s willingness to consider Gaza stabilization role: Rubio
MIAMI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington welcomes Pakistan’s readiness to explore a possible role in an International Stabilisation Force...
World Bank backs Pakistan with $700m economic support package
The World Bank has approved $700 million in new financing to help strengthen Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability and improve public service delivery. The funding was cleared...