21 children injured in Sheikhupura school bus accident
ISLAMABAD: In Sheikhupura on Tuesday, at least 21 school children sustained injuries when a bus veered into a roadside drain after being struck by a...
Punjab govt to establish new authority to boost tourism, preserve cultural heritage
LAHORE: To invigorate tourism and safeguard the cultural legacy of the province, the Punjab government has decided to create the Punjab Tourism and Heritage Authority...
Nationwide launch of digital payment system at airports to enhance travel experience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has initiated the rollout of a digital payment system across all airports in the country, following the directives of the...
PM Shehbaz, MBS discuss ways to boost Pakistan-Saudi Arabia bilateral ties
RIYADH: Leaders reaffirm their dedication to strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Saudi Crown...
Speaker calls for verification of 74 signatures supporting achakzai: Sources
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq convened a meeting to review the nomination of Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the role of...
IHC to hear Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree controversy tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear a miscellaneous petition related to Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s academic degree on Tuesday. The petition, filed...
PML-N, PPP agree to remove AJK govt via no-confidence motion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement to oust the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government through...
Israel rejects presence of Turkish forces in Gaza under international force
WEB DESK: Israel has stated that it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza under the international force, citing the American-led plan. ...
KP CM likely to meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will visit Adiala Jail Rawalpindi to meet PTI founder Imran Khan Tuesday (tomorrow). Imran Khan’s coordinator Ali Zafar...
AJK PM Anwarul Haq expected to resign and Join opposition, PPP Claims Majority
MUZAFFARABAD: Political developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir suggest that Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is likely to resign either tonight or tomorrow. The Pakistan...
PPP MNA Zulfiqar Ali’s residence victim of robbery, family held hostage
NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: The residence of Zulfiqar Ali, a Member of the National Assembly from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was subjected to a violent robbery in...
CM Punjab announces stipends for 65,000 prayer leaders in Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab has revealed plans to provide stipends to 65,000 prayer leaders across the province. During a high-level meeting focused...
King Abdullah II praises Pakistan Army’s role in regional stability during meeting with Field Marshal
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, paid an official visit to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II, the Inter-Services...
Meta AI launches urdu version for Pakistani users, Introduces new digital initiatives
WEB DESK: Meta, the global technology giant, has officially rolled out Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in making...
US Navy helicopter,Fighter Jet crash separately in South China Sea during routine operations
BEIJING: A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet experienced separate crashes in the South China Sea within an hour during routine operations launched from...
International forces deployed in Gaza May include Pakistani troops: Israeli Newspaper
WEB DESK: An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani soldiers could be part of the international force deployed in Gaza. According to the Israeli publication...
Trump Receives Royal Welcome In Japan
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday to a royal reception, marking another stage in his five-day Asia tour focused on...
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has opted to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at 11 percent for the next six weeks, prioritizing economic...
Gold prices see another massive drop
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable drop on Monday as the 24-karat gold rate fell by Rs3,300 per tola. This decline aligns with...
PM Sharif lauds Trump, welcomes Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the leadership and citizens of Cambodia and Thailand on the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, describing...
PM Sharif departs for Saudi Arabia to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia to take part in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh. The Foreign...
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, blocks Aleema’s CNIC
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, marking the fifth such order. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. The...
Infiltration from Afghan border thwarted; 25 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred
RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by militants crossing from the Afghan border, killing 25 of them in an exchange of fire. According to...
Zardari, Shehbaz Discuss Formation of PPP-Led Government in AJK
ISLAMABAD: PML-N’s AJK Affairs Committee tasked with initiating talks with PPP, President Asif Ali Zardari has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss...
Naval Chief reaffirms commitment to defend Pakistan’s maritime borders
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Saturday visited forward positions in the Creeks Area to assess the operational preparedness and combat...
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s proposal to relocate TTP during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: The second phase of dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after nearly nine hours of intense discussions. According to insiders,...
Trump hails Pakistan’s leadership, praises field marshal Asim Munir at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: U.S. President Donald Trump once again commended Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership, calling Field Marshal Asim Munir “a good man” and Prime Minister...
Pakistan Railways is set to introduce 100 new coaches
LAHORE: A meeting led by Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, resulted in several significant decisions aimed at enhancing railway services nationwide. During the session,...
Field Marshal Asim Munir praises Egypt’s role in regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a visit to Cairo. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing...
Pakistan ready for war if talks with Afghan Taliban fail: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif addressed the media in Sialkot, stating that Pakistan has previously fought a war with India and now faces a second...
Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening blue economy through transport, maritime links
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have discussed to explore new avenues for cooperation in the blue economy by strengthening road, railway, and maritime connectivity between the...
Maryam Nawaz calls for the speedy launch of “Air Punjab”
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for the speedy operationalization of Air Punjab. Leading a high-level meeting to assess progress on the...
People of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier against any hostile aggression, DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, emphasized that the military and the people of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier...
Gold sees a modest rise following a five-day losing streak.
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a slight uptick on Saturday after a streak of five days of decline. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Second round of Pak-Afghan talks to be held in Turkey today
ISLAMABAD: The second round of critical negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is scheduled to take place today in Turkey. These discussions aim to...
Country’s development directly linked with Balochistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif underscored that the foremost identity of every citizen is being Pakistani, followed by their association with individual provinces. Speaking at...
PIA flight ready to depart for Manchester after five years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume its flight operations to the United Kingdom after a hiatus of five years. A spokesperson for...
PM emphasizes the need for promptly finishing development projects.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Shaheen Chowk underpass project in Islamabad, taking another significant step toward addressing the city’s traffic challenges. During...
Security forces kill 8 terrorists in Tank operation
ISLAMABAD: Eight members of the group identified as Indian-backed Fitna al-Khwarij were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation carried out in Tank district on Friday. According...
Pak-Afghan border crossings will remain closed, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesman Tahir Andrabi has stated that the Afghan border corridors will remain closed, emphasizing that safeguarding the life of an ordinary Pakistani...
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee holds key meetings in Maldives
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is currently on an official visit to the Maldives, where he held discussions...
Israel’s plan to occupy the West Bank is a threat to the peace process: US Secretary of State
WEB DESK: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concerns that Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank could seriously endanger the peace process....
Roadside blast kills 3 police officers in Hangu
Hangu: Three police officers, including Superintendent of Police (SP) Operations Asad Zubair, lost their lives on Thursday in twin bomb blasts that targeted a police...
“Advised him to stay away from weapons,” says SP psychiatrist who allegedly committed suicide
ISLAMABAD: A significant development has surfaced following the reported suicide of police officer SP Adeel Akbar. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Hafiz Sultan Muhammad disclosed that just...
Interior ministry declares TLP banned organisation under anti-terrorism act.
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has officially designated Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) as a banned organization, issuing a notification to include it under the First Schedule...
NAB achieves historic Rs1.10 trillion recovery in Q3 2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has reported an extraordinary recovery of Rs 1.10 trillion (Rs 11.02 trillion) in the third quarter of 2025, representing...
By-election Dates set for Agha Siraj Durrani’s Vacant Sindh Assembly Constituency
KARACHI: In the wake of the passing of former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the schedule...
Pakistan launches enhanced security features and Updated Fee Structure for Passports
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Pakistan has introduced new security enhancements and minor modifications to the design of the country’s passports....
Field Marshal Asim Munir engages with Key leaders in Egypt
WEB DESK: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is currently on an official visit to Egypt to strengthen...