Punjab bans public gatherings amid terror threat alerts
LAHORE: The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 across the province for five days, prohibiting public gatherings in response to security alerts warning of potential...
Militant commander among three terrorists killed in Mastung operation
QUETTA: Security forces have killed three terrorists, including a militant commander, during an operation in Mastung district of Balochistan, security sources said on Monday. According...
Parts of Karachi may face water shortage after Dhabeji power outage
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi may experience a disruption in water supply after a power failure at the Dhabeji pumping station rendered 10 of its...
PM Shehbaz unveils fuel relief package amid rising oil prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special fuel relief programme aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens following a sharp rise in...
Parliament to determine fate of referendum on new provinces
LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan has said Parliament is the appropriate forum to debate the proposal for creating new administrative...
Mother booked over negligence after daughter briefly goes missing
WEB DESK: Police in Chunian registered a case against the mother of a missing girl on Sunday, accusing her of negligence in looking after the...
Gilgit-Baltistan takes major step towards 5G connectivity
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan has moved closer to high-speed 5G connectivity after the Special Communications Organisation (SCO) successfully conducted a trial of the next-generation mobile service in...
BRICS members reject forced displacement of Palestinians
WEB DESK: BRICS member states have firmly rejected any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians while expressing deep concern over escalating tensions and conflicts in the...
Maryam Nawaz’s daughter Mahnoor Safdar ties the knot with Azan Jabbar
LAHORE: Mahnoor Safdar, the youngest daughter of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, married Azan Jabbar, son of businessman Jabbar Khalid, in a private Nikah ceremony...
Pakistan condemns drone strikes targeting Saudi East-West pipeline
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned drone attacks that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and left civilians injured in the Riyadh and Madinah regions. In...
Four miners killed, two injured in Harnai mine blast
HARNAI: Four coal miners were killed and two others sustained injuries after a methane gas explosion ripped through a mine in Harnai district of Balochistan...
PM Shehbaz likely to meet Trump during UNGA visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on September 23 on the sidelines of the 81st...
Tragic coach accident in Swiss Alps claims five lives, injures dozens
WEB DESK: A devastating coach crash in the Swiss Alps has resulted in five fatalities and numerous injuries, authorities report. The incident occurred late Thursday...
Punjab govt announced 14 more electric buses for Sahiwal City
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the provision of 14 additional buses for Sahiwal City. During a meeting with MPAs from...
Federal Govt announces enhanced support measures for deceased employees’ families
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move, the federal government has updated its policy framework to provide greater support to the families of deceased government employees. The...
Rani Mukerji honored with Raj Kapoor’s “Special Contribution Award” at Maharashtra State Film Awards
MUMBAI: Renowned Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji was bestowed with the prestigious Raj Kapoor’s “Special Contribution Award” during the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony held...
KP Advocate General challenges IHC jurisdiction in PTI long march petition; court seeks affidavits
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday ordered the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief secretary and inspector general of police to provide affidavits regarding a...
Sindh Assembly approves one-year extension for rangers’ deployment in Province
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly has unanimously approved a resolution to extend the deployment of the Rangers in the province for an additional year, from July...
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SUPARCO predicts likely sight of Rabiul Sani moon on September 12
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Friday that the new moon of Rabiul Sani 1448 AH is anticipated to...
Gold price declines in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan decreased by Rs.5600 per tola to reached Rs.456736. According to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems...
Security forces eliminates 4 terrorists in Kurram
PESHAWAR: Four terrorists including Afghan Kharji Ubaidullah Saad have been killed during successful intelligence based operation by security forces in Kurram. According to sources, the...
Canada unveils new immigration pathways for medical doctors in 2026
WEB DESK: Canada has announced a series of new immigration initiatives set to launch in 2026, aimed at simplifying the process for international medical professionals,...
First lady urges collective action to safeguard children’s rights
ISLAMABAD: Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the First Lady of Pakistan, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to safeguard children and declared child...
Pakistan, IMF to launch $7 billion EFF review talks in Karachi, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to kick off its fourth review under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with a series of discussions and Article...
Tragic loss of rangers official in AJK clearance operation
A.J.KASHMIR: A Rangers officer succumbed to his injuries after being critically wounded during an armed clash with a mob in Azad Kashmir. The incident occurred...
Pakistan appoints Asim Iftikhar Ahmad as new Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, is set to become the new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. The announcement was made...
Pakistan urges more time to implement makkah defence pact amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: In light of recent Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has stated that “more time is needed” to fully...
Monkeypox strikes Karachi: new case reported in City
KARACHI: A new case of monkeypox has been reported in Karachi. According to hospital officials, a 45-year-old resident of Shahjhani Town tested positive for MPX....
Deputy Director caught red-handed demanding Rs15,000 bribe in Sialkot
SIALKOT: The Anti-Corruption Establishment has detained a Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department after he was caught accepting a bribe of Rs15,000. According to...
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina’s daughter resigns from WHO amid fraud allegations
DHAKA: Saima Wajed, the daughter of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Southeast Asia head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has resigned...
Lakki Marwat police discover four unidentified men’s bodies
LAKKI MARWAT: Authorities in Lakki Marwat have recovered the remains of four unidentified men from various locations within the district, reports ARY News on Thursday....
NCCIA calls in Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan for investigation
LAHORE: In a developing case involving Pakistan cricket, both Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan have been summoned by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for...
Punjab rolls out second phase of Student electric bike initiative
LAHORE: In a significant boost to youth mobility, the Punjab government has launched the second phase of its Electric Bike Scheme for students, with an...
ATC issues warrants for PTI leaders including KP Chief Minister, MNAs amid protest preparations
ISLAMABAD: : An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, in...
NADRA urges parents to obtain B-Form for children before applying for CNIC
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important advisory for parents regarding the registration process for children’s CNICs. The authority emphasized...
KU professor rejects reconciliation offer, demands arrest of main assault suspect
KARACHI: A University of Karachi professor has turned down a reconciliation offer from the father of a man accused of assaulting him, insisting that the...
Dengue cases in Pakistan surge more than 3,000% in a decade, study finds
KARACHI: Dengue infections have surged by more than 3,000 per cent in Pakistan over the past decade, rising from an estimated 100,000 cases in 2012...
Heated exchange erupts between Abid Sher Ali, Aimal Wali at Senate hearing
ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee meeting turned tense on Wednesday as PML-N Senator Abid Sher Ali and ANP Senator Aimal Wali Khan traded sharp remarks during...
Two soldiers killed as Bangladesh Army Tank explodes during Live-Fire drill
CHITTAGONG: Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and an officer seriously injured after a tank reportedly exploded during a live-firing exercise at the Hathazari Field...
President Extends Greetings to North Korea on 78th Founding Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has sent his warm greetings to Kim Jong Un, the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the...
Gold price surge again in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of 24-karat gold rising by Rs800 per tola, reaching Rs462,936. This uptick marked a reversal from the previous two days of decline,...
Pakistan plans major overhaul of auto industry under 2026-31 policy
ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a sweeping restructuring of Pakistan’s automobile sector, with a new five-year policy aimed at boosting exports, increasing local production, encouraging...
Maria Wasti hails Pride of Performance nomination as career milestone
KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actress Maria Wasti has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Pakistan following her nomination for the prestigious Pride of Performance...
KP governor honours PIMS nurse for saving newborn during hospital fire
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has honoured PIMS nurse Razia Noreen for her bravery in rescuing a newborn during the recent fire at...
Govt moves to build political consensus on creation of new provinces
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a legal and parliamentary framework for debate on the creation of new provinces and administrative units, with the coming...
Brent crude tops $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten oil supplies
SINGAPORE: Brent crude prices climbed above the $100-a-barrel mark on Wednesday for the first time since July 24, as the intensifying conflict in the Middle...
Pakistan warns Houthi aggression against Saudi Arabia could activate Makkah defence pact
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said any aggression against Saudi Arabia could trigger the collective defence mechanism agreed upon by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and...
Sindh suspends seven health workers after five rabies deaths in three weeks
HYDERABAD: The Sindh Health Department has suspended seven healthcare workers and sought explanations from seven senior hospital officials following the deaths of five dog-bite victims...
11 militants killed, 2.9 tonnes of explosives seized in Balochistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 11 militants during separate intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Washuk districts of Balochistan, while a large cache of explosives was also...
Maryam orders district-level road maintenance squads across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the formation of Special Road Maintenance Squads at the district level to ensure better upkeep of...