Bahraini King hosts Luncheon for President Zardari
MANAMA: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain welcomed President Asif Ali Zardari to a special luncheon today. Accompanying the President was First Lady...
Pakistan approves Five Key health projects under “Uraan Pakistan” initiative
ISLAMABAD: During a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of...
Security forces eliminates 13 Indian-backed terrorists in two separate KP IBO’s: ISPR
BANNU: Security forces have killed 13 India-backed terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday....
PTA calls for immediate removal of ‘Illegal and Harmful’ content on Social Media
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to social media users to promptly eliminate any content that is illegal, hateful, defamatory,...
Domestic workers’ theft ring busted in Karachi’s Ferozabad
KARACHI: Police have dismantled a well-organized theft ring after arresting five domestic workers accused of stealing from the home of an industrialist in the Ferozabad...
Pakistan seeks increase in Hajj quota for 2026 from Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially requested Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj quota for 2026 to 230,000, aligning with the country’s population size and enabling more...
Bangladesh cricket board fires Nazmul Islam over controversial comments
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has terminated the appointment of Board Director Nazmul Islam after he made provocative remarks. In response, Bangladeshi cricketers announced...
Pakistani passport ranking improves , now ranked 98th worldwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport has seen notable progress, climbing to the 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, marking an improvement from the previous year....
Two dead in Thailand after another crane collapses, crushing cars
WEB DESK: A crane accident near Thailand’s capital on Thursday resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and damage to two vehicles, just a...
Tickets for Pak VS Australia T20I series to go on sale from 16 January
WEB DESK: Tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs Australia T20I series will be available for purchase online starting 16 January, as announced by the...
Pakistan Launches First Ever Official AI Avatar ‘Laila’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, representing a significant milestone in the nation’s journey to incorporate AI into its...
Gold prices take downturn after hitting all-time high
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a drop on Thursday following a surge in recent sessions that pushed them to record highs. In the international bullion market,...
India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly shut down a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir, a territory it administers, following controversy over the admission of a significant...
Ex CM Punjab Parvez Elahi charged in Gujrat development corruption case
LAHORE: The Lahore Accountability Court indicted former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and others in a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) corruption case linked to...
Pakistan urges peaceful resolution to the Iran situation
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has expressed its commitment to closely observing the evolving situation in Iran, advocating for a peaceful resolution while underlining its role in...
Terrorist attack on DI Khan police check post thwarted, two militants killed
WEB DESK: Police prevented a terrorist attack on a check post in Dera Ismail Khan late Wednesday night, killing two militants in a swift response....
Fazl declares Post-Eid protest campaigns
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has revealed plans for a series of protests and public gatherings following Eid to address concerns...
US to halt visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, says State Department
WASHINGTON: The Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend processing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries, as part of an...
FIA discovers wheat Theft in Faisalabad; 2,000 Sacks Filled with soil recovered from warehouse
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a significant scam at a Pasco warehouse in Tandlianwala Tehsil, Faisalabad, where thousands of sacks believed to...
US Trophy Hunter successfully Hunts Kashmir Markhor in Chitral
CHITRAL: Regulated Trophy Hunt Generates Revenue, Supports Conservation and Community Development in Chitral An American trophy hunter has successfully taken a Kashmir Markhor in the...
Government announces for new currency notes; formation of design review Committee
RAWALPINDI: The government has announced plans to introduce new banknotes, with a dedicated committee established to oversee the design process. In a recent session of...
KP CM Sohail Afridi to make another Visit to Karachi amid controversy
KARACHI: In light of recent criticism over his three-day visit to Karachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is scheduled to return to the city...
President Zardari meets Bahrain King to enhance bilateral relations
MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari held a high-level meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, focusing on expanding the partnership between the...
Punjab govt to implement body cameras for hospital staff
LAHORE: In response to increasing concerns over staff misconduct and patient care, the Punjab government has announced plans to equip non-doctor hospital personnel with body...
Iran confiscates hundreds of starlink satellite devices amid internet crackdown
WEB DESK: In a recent move, Iranian authorities have seized hundreds of Starlink satellite internet devices, escalating their efforts to control online access amid ongoing...
Pakistan engaged in strategic talks with multiple countries for JF-17 fighter Jet exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is actively engaged in discussions with multiple nations regarding the potential export of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as per Defence Production Minister Raza...
National Paigham-e-Aman committee press briefing at Governor house KP: Unified Religious Rejection of Terrorism
PESHAWAR: The National Paigham-e-Aman Committee convened a press briefing at the Governor House in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, identifying the province as its primary focus due to...
KP govt allocate Rs.4 billion for Tirah displacement
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs.4 billion to assist residents temporarily displaced from Tirah Valley in the Khyber district, in preparation for an...
JCP confirms 6 Peshawar High Court judges
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has finalized the confirmation of six additional judges from the Peshawar High Court, elevating them to the position of...
Prices of petroleum products likely to decline from Jan, 16
KARACHI: Fuel prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease for the fourth time in a row, starting from January 16, according to insider reports. Details...
Pakistan to host Australia for three-match T20I series
WEB DESK: Cricket Australia has confirmed a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Lahore from January 29 to February 1, 2026, as preparation for the...
FO slams Indian NSA Ajit Doval’s remarks on “avenging history”
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned statements made by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval regarding “avenging history” and fostering a strong India, labeling them as...
Pakistan enters an agreement with Trump-linked crypto firm to explore digital payments
ISLAMABAD: A delegation representing a prominent U.S. financial firm has expressed interest in Pakistan’s secure and transparent digital payment infrastructure. Details emerging on Wednesday revealed...
Trump warns Iran of ‘strong action’ if protesters hanged
WEB DESK: United States President Donald Trump warned of a strong response if Iranian authorities carried out executions as part of their crackdown on a...
CTD eliminates three most wanted terrorists in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, neutralizing three highly sought-after terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. CTD...
Gold prices reach record-breaking levels in Pakistan and international markets
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their sharp upward trend on Wednesday, reaching historic highs in both international and domestic markets. In the international bullion market, the...
Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 25
WEB DESK: A train in northeastern Thailand derailed on Wednesday when a construction crane fell onto three carriages, killing 25 and injuring around 80, according...
Shaukat Siddiqui resigns as NIRC Chair over ‘Compensation’ Term, Explains at Supreme Court Bar Farewell
ISLAMABAD: Former Islamabad High Court Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui announced his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), stating he stepped...
Sindh cabinet sanctions Rs83 Billion for Karachi development projects
The Sindh Cabinet has granted approval for a funding of Rs83 billion dedicated to the development initiatives in Karachi. This resolution was passed during a...
During Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had full satellite intelligence on Indian military assets: Indian Army Chief
WEB DESK: Indian Army Chief General Uppinder Dvedi has revealed that, during Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had access to detailed satellite intelligence that pinpointed the locations...
Bushra Bibi meets Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A scheduled meeting between PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, took place at Adiala Jail. Jail officials...
Government reinstates health card program for Islamabad, AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the resumption of the health card scheme for over 10 million residents in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),...
PM reiterates support for foreign Investors, tech collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s ongoing dedication to fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment and strategic technological partnerships. He engaged with...
Alert: Punjab issues recall for several substandard medications
LAHORE: The Punjab Directorate of Drugs Control has issued an official warning to withdraw certain medicines from the market. Manufacturers have been instructed to recall...
U.S. launches new air defense coordination unit at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
DOHA: In a move to bolster regional security, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), in collaboration with allied nations, has inaugurated a new coordination facility...
Pakistan, UAE to collaborate on launching ‘Pre-Immigration clearance’ system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are set to formalize an agreement to introduce a “Pre-Immigration Clearance” system aimed at streamlining travel processes for...
Sindh declares Jan 17 as Shab-e-Meraj holiday for educational institutions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared January 17 a public holiday for both public and private schools across the province in observance of Shab-e-Meraj, according...
Pakistan seeks to unlock trillions in mineral wealth through strategic mining reforms
WEB DESK: The National Interest outlines Pakistan’s push to modernize its mining economy, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to convert its enormous, long-neglected mineral resources valued...
KDA moves to combat land grabbing in Surjani town, Karachi
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has formally requested the District West Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action against widespread land encroachments in Surjani Town’s...
Dollar rate stable in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of United State dollar is seen stable in Pakistan The US Dollar remains the benchmark currency for many in Pakistan. On January...