Australian cricket great Damien Martyn ‘in induced coma’
WEB DESK: Former Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn has been hospitalized and placed in an induced coma, as reported by Australian media outlets. The 54-year-old...
Actress Meharbano announces her divorce from Shahrukh Kazmi
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Meharbano has confirmed her divorce from Shahrukh Ali Kazmi during a social media Q&A, ending months of speculation. When asked if...
PM Shehbaz, UAE President discuss strategic partnership, economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and...
Karachi experiences first winter Drizzle Following PMD Weather Forecast
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi saw their first light winter drizzle on Monday night, as the city received intermittent showers. The gentle rain affected neighborhoods...
FBR issues clarification on tax exemptions for imports in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding tax exemptions on imports in Gilgit-Baltistan. The FBR stated that a comprehensive system...
Balochistan govt imposes six-month ban on strikes in educational institutions
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared all strikes and illegal work stoppages in the education sector as prohibited under the Balochistan Special Education Services Act...
Karachi Mayor calls for non-political approach to open manhole crisis
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab emphasized that the “open manhole” issue should not be seen through a political perspective amid increasing criticism over rising fatalities...
Ayaz Sadiq to attend Khalida Zia’s funeral instead of DPM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will not be traveling to Bangladesh tomorrow due to a packed schedule. As per detail, In his place,...
Iran vows strong response to U.S. threat
TEHRAN: Iran has issued a strong warning following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of a possible military strike, vowing to retaliate decisively against any...
Chief Justice of LHC launches digital courts initiative, financial management systems
LAHORE: Chief Justice Alia Neelum of Lahore High Court has formally launched a comprehensive digital transformation of the judicial system, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency,...
Tensions escalate b/w Saudi Arabia, UAE over Yemen crisis: Pakistan acts as mediator
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to address the rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concerning the ongoing conflict...
Sugar prices likely to decrease in Ramzan
KARACHI: Sugar prices continue to decline after previously crossing the Rs.200 per kg, According to detail, In Karachi, ex-mill sugar rates have dropped by a...
Parliamentary human rights committee approves ICT Senior Citizens bill amid criticism of ministry absences
ISLAMABAD: During a recent session led by Chairperson MNA Nosheen Iftikhar, the parliamentary committee on human rights engaged in extensive discussions on key legislation, human...
Yasmin Rashid’s petition challenging Nawaz Sharif’s NA-130 victory rejected by election tribunal
LAHORE: The election tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by Dr. Yasmin Rashid, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), contesting the victory of Nawaz...
PIA set to resume Islamabad-London flights after six-year pause
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its UK operations with the reintroduction of direct flights to London, marking...
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids
WEB DESK: Turkish authorities have detained 357 individuals in a large-scale nationwide operation targeting the Islamic State (IS), according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience significant decline: December 30, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gold market experienced its second significant slump on Tuesday, aligning with global trends in the gold trade. The price of 24-karat gold in...
Double-decker buses , New Year’s gift for karachiites
KARACHI: The Sindh Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, revealed plans to introduce a double-decker bus service as a gift for Karachi residents on the...
IMF wants “Do More” from Pakistan under $7bn loan program
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to introduce new demands tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, raising concerns over their potential impact on...
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop from January 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is anticipated to bring relief to the public this New Year by reducing petroleum prices in the forthcoming fortnightly review. According...
Notable change emerged in the number of Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad in 2025
WEB DESK: A recent report has highlighted an unexpected decline in the number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad this year. Data from the Protectorate of...
Field Marshal Asim Munir graces the concluding ceremony of Polo and Tent Pegging Championship
RAWALPINDI: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with the closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields...
Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed files appeal challenging military court sentence
ISLAMABAD: Former Director General of ISI, Faiz Hameed, has submitted an appeal challenging the sentence imposed by a military court. His legal representative, Mian Ali...
Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
DHAKA: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness....
Mandatory hajj training sessions to commence nationwide from January 1, says religious affairs ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that comprehensive Hajj training sessions will begin across Pakistan starting January 1. This decision was finalized during...
Respectful islamic scholar mufti Mukhtar-ud-Din shah passes away
HANGU: The esteemed Islamic scholar Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah has sadly passed away. Mufti Syed Mukhtar-ud-Din Shah served as the Sheikh-ul-Hadith at Jamia Zakariya Dar-ul-Aman...
President, PM affirm commitment to ongoing anti-terrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for their recent successful intelligence-driven operation against the Indian-backed extremist...
CM KP pens to Punjab govt over alleged protocol violations
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has formally written to the Punjab government, raising serious concerns over alleged violations of protocol during his recent...
China proposes new regulations for human-like AI interaction
BEIJING: China’s cyberspace authority has released a draft set of rules aimed at tightening control over AI technologies that mimic human personalities and foster emotional...
Funeral prayers held for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed at Peshawar Garrison
PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed, who sacrificed his life fighting bravely against Fitna al Khwarij in Khar, Bajaur District, were held...
Eight-year-old boy dies after falling into sewer in Karachi
KARACHI: An eight-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an open sewer in Mehran Town, Korangi, Karachi, police confirmed on Monday. The child, identified...
Sarfraz Baghati confirmed as the 8th chief of the Baghati tribe
QUETTA: In a significant development, Mir Sarfraz Baghati, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, has been formally designated as the eighth chief of the Baghati tribe....
Section 144 enforced in Murree Ahead of new year festivities
MURREE: In preparation for the New Year celebrations, the district administration of Murree has declared the enforcement of Section 144 to uphold law and order...
Arshad Nadeem clinches global breakthrough athlete award in Dubai
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin star, Arshad Nadeem, has been honored with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the prestigious Breakthrough Athlete...
Hamas confirms the death of Its military spokesman, Abu Ubaida
GAZA: The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas has officially confirmed the martyrdom of Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for its military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades. In a recent...
Sadiq Sanjrani meets Ishaq Dar, brief Balochistan development projects
ISLAMABAD: Ex Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and brief Baluchistan development initiatives. As per detail, In Islamabad...
Complaint lodged against IHC judge Muhammad Asif in Supreme Judicial Council
ISLAMABAD: A formal complaint has been submitted to the Supreme Judicial Council against Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Muhammad Asif, requesting an investigation and his...
Major martyred in Bajaur operation: five terrorists neutralized
BAJAUR: Security Forces successfully carried out an intelligence-driven operation in the Khar area of Bajaur District following credible reports of Khwarij presence linked to Indian-sponsored...
Three Turkish police, six Islamic State militants killed in clash, amid national crackdown
WEB DESK: Islamic State militants engaged in a deadly confrontation with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three police officers...
Bilawal highlights advancements in Sindh’s health sector after 18th Amendment
LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the transformative progress in Sindh’s health sector following the 18th Amendment. Speaking at the convocation of...
Karachi avoids a disaster, young student intercepted before carrying out a suicide attack
KARACHI: The BLA and BLF have been accused of committing a heinous and inhumane act by involving underage Baloch girls as suicide bombers. Sindh Home...
Pakistan raises concern over vigilante attacks targeting Christians, Muslims in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office voiced concern on Monday about violence against Christians and Muslims in India, calling for global action to protect vulnerable groups. Christian...
Gold prices drop sharply after a consistent six-day upward trend
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant decline as rates dropped by Rs 5,500 per tola after a consistent six-day upward trend. On Monday,...
Pakistan Stock market hit historic high in final week of 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market kicked off the final week of the year on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 174,000...
PMD forecasts rain, snowfall across Pakistan from today
ISLAMABAD: Widespread fog and a severe cold wave are anticipated across the country as a strong westerly wind system begins to affect Pakistan today, bringing...
Train derails in Mexico, killing at least 13 people, injuring 98
WEB DESK: At least 13 people lost their lives when a passenger train came off the tracks in southern Mexico. The accident occurred in Oaxaca...
Lawyers Attack YouTuber Rajab Butt Inside Karachi City Court
KARACHI: YouTuber Rajab Butt was attacked and injured at Karachi City Court during a bail hearing, raising concerns about court security and legal professionalism. The...
Harsh winter weekend adds more tragedy and suffering to Gaza
WEB DESK: Intense rainfall and biting cold have relentlessly swept through Gaza over the weekend, leading to a tragic rise in the number of Palestinians...
Arif Habib says no final decision yet on buying PIA’s remaining 25% shares
K6: Businessman Arif Habib has said that no final decision has yet been made regarding the purchase of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remaining 25% shares....
Four militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Kalat: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have neutralised four militants backed by India during an intelligence-led operation in Balochistan’s Kalat district, According to the Inter-Services Public Relations...