Balochistan Launches Pink Bus Service for Women, Students
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has introduced Pink Bus Service for women and female students as part of its New Year initiatives to provide safe,...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WEB DESK: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States stands ready to intervene if Iran resorts to shooting or violently suppressing...
Karachi gets new Police Chief
KARACHI: The Sindh government has designated Azad Khan, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), as the new Karachi police chief....
Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to One-China policy, Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its strong ties with China, reiterating its commitment to the One-China policy and supporting China’s stance on Taiwan. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...
Adil Raja, Sabir Shakir, Moeed Pirzada, and Wajahat Saeed receive life imprisonment sentences
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced five individuals to multiple life terms in a landmark case addressing acts of digital terrorism targeting state institutions On May...
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
WEB DESK: At least nine people have died, and over 200 have been hospitalized in Indore, central India, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated...
Finance Minister commends FBR for achieving record tax collection in December 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for attaining the highest-ever tax collection in the nation’s history during...
Govt announces to expand scope of Islamabad safe city project on modern lines
ISLAMABAD: Federal interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has decided to expand the scope of Islamabad Safe City Project on modern lines. According to the detail, It...
Maryam Nawaz inaugurates upgraded wagah border complex
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially unveiled the newly renovated and expanded area at Wagah Border. The inauguration ceremony, which saw the participation of...
NADRA offers certain CNIC-related services through e-Sahulat centers.
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving public access to its services through selected e-Sahulat franchises....
IHC schedules hearing for Imran Khan’s petition to freeze twitter account
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing on January 21 to consider a petition seeking the closure of Imran Khan’s Twitter account. The...
Bloomberg affirms notable decline in Inflation, enhanced policy stability in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Bloomberg, the prominent American economic publication, has confirmed significant progress in reducing inflation and strengthening Pakistan’s economic policy framework. In its latest report...
PML-N candidate Wins uncontested victory in PP-289 by-election
D.G.KHAN: The by-election for the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-289 in Dera Ghazi Khan was concluded without any voting taking place, as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz...
Pakistan railways freight revenue surges to Rs17 Billion in first half of FY
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways’ freight division has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of the fiscal year, generating over Rs17 billion in revenue. Railways...
PTI files disqualification motion against senator Abro over defection
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially submitted a plea for the disqualification of Senator Saifullah Abro before Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The charge...
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif extends New Year wishes to the nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan, the overseas Pakistani community,...
CJ Yahya Afridi promises continued judicial reforms in 2026
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to protecting fundamental rights, maintaining the rule of law, and delivering...
Switzerland: Estimated 40 fatalities in fire at Crans-Montana Ski Resort during new year celebrations
GENEVA: At least 40 individuals are believed to have lost their lives, with roughly 100 others injured, following a devastating fire at a bustling bar...
Internet connectivity disrupted across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is experiencing widespread internet outages due to a disruption with one of the country’s upstream service providers. According to an official statement from...
Protests in Iran Turn violent, leading to the death of a paramilitary member
TEHRAN: The ongoing protests in Iran have taken a violent turn, resulting in the death of a security personnel. According to official Iranian media reports,...
2025, An year of crises for India; Financial Times
WEB DESK: A report from the Financial Times portrays 2025 as a turbulent year for India, marked by military friction with Pakistan, economic vulnerabilities, currency...
Jackie chan Says Gaza child’s words made him cry ” Children there dont grow up”
WEB DESK: Hollywood icon and martial arts legend Jackie Chan was deeply moved after watching a powerful video that revealed the harsh realities faced by...
Gold prices continue to drop for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a decline for the third successive day in both international and local markets....
Pakistan urges India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi urged India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty during a weekly media briefing. The Pakistani Indus...
Monkeypox cases on the rise in Lahore, Mayo Hospital reports 21 monkeypox cases in six months
LAHORE: Over the past six months, 21 monkeypox cases have been reported at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Hospital authorities confirmed none of the patients had recent...
Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities, civilian prisoners
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Pakistan and India conducted the exchange of prisoner lists and nuclear installations in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. This...
PM orders all ministries to fast-track investment recommendations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to promptly prepare recommendations for domestic and foreign investment and development projects related to their respective...
PSX starts 2026 on a high note as the KSE-100 surpasses the 176,000 mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year with strong bullish momentum, pushing the KSE-100 index up by 2,036.49 points to 176,090.81, from...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York, takes his oath on historic Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. The first Muslim and South...
Tragic crime in AJK: mother, accomplice detained for acid attack on three children
BHIMBER: In a shocking and tragic development, the remains of three children suspected to have been murdered with acid were discovered in the Bhimber district...
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NADRA to launch facial recognition-based verification certificates starting January 20
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) announced on Wednesday that it will begin issuing biometric verification certificates based on facial recognition at all...
Pakistan welcomes new year with over Rs10 per liter reduction in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a significant decrease in fuel prices across the country, providing relief to consumers as the New Year begins. Effective...
Karachi roads including sea view to stay open on new year’s eve, police assure
KARACHI: Sindh’s Home Minister has instructed authorities to enforce strict action against lawbreakers without bias, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace during the festivities. Karachi’s...
NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq meets with Bangladesh’s Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus
DHAKA: The Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and offered his condolences on the sad demise of...
Islamabad authorities delay M-Tag deadline for vehicles by 15 days
ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Islamabad on Wednesday extended the deadline for installing M-tags on vehicles by 15 days. According to detail, Citizens can now...
Human rights continuing abuse in Afghanistan under Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Human rights abuses continuing in Afghanistan under the government of Taliban. The worst human rights violations are continuing in Afghanistan since the Afghan Taliban...
CDF vows to defeat Indian-supported threats in Balochistan; praises local resilience
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Wednesday committed to counteracting attempts by Indian-supported proxies...
JIT submits report to KP government in Dr. Warda Murder case
PESHAWAR: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigating the murder of Dr. Warda has handed over its findings to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Dr. Warda, a...
Saudi cabinet approves energy cooperation memorandum of understanding with Pakistan
RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet has officially approved the draft MoU to foster collaboration in the energy sector with Pakistan. Reports from Arab media indicate...
Household LPG cylinder price hikes by Rs.126.09
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an upward revision in LPG prices. In a recent notification, OGRA stated that the...
Russian national hunts kashmiri Markhor in chitral for $68,000
CHITRAL: A foreign hunter has successfully hunted a Kashmiri Markhor in the Gahirat-Golen conservancy in Chitral, as per officials from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department....
Nine killed, several injured as passenger van collides with university bus in Jhang
LAHORE: A tragic traffic accident occurred on Faisalabad Road near Killi Faqiran in Jhang on Wednesday, claiming nine lives and leaving several others injured. According...
Ayaz Sadiq meets Indian foreign minister Jaishankar in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD: In an uncommon display of diplomacy following the May conflict between Pakistan and India, senior leaders from both nations encountered one another in Dhaka...
Ayaz Sadiq pays a visit to Khaleda Zia’s residence to offer condolences
WEB DESK: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq visited the residence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday. During his visit, he...
PSX achieves another milestone as KSE-100 index breaks 175,000 barrier
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone today and surpassed psychological barrier of one lac seventy-five thousand points during the trading for the first...
Pakistan achieves significant progress in its battle against polio
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made remarkable progress in its battle against polio, achieving a milestone with no new cases reported across the country in the final...
Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza
WEB DESK: Israel has announced plans to bar dozens of aid organizations from operating in Gaza within 36 hours, citing their failure to comply with...
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...