Outgoing CJCSC General Mirza pays farewell visit to COAS Munir
RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), made a farewell visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field...
Pakistan does not engage in covert strikes, states the DG ISPR.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan firmly maintains that it does not engage in covert operations or harbor any hostility towards the Afghan people, focusing exclusively on countering terrorism,...
Fazl rejects 27th amendment, says govt ignored opposition
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has strongly opposed the 27th constitutional amendment. During a press conference in Islamabad. JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman recalled that the...
Terrorists aimed at Islamabad’s suburbs on November 11,Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully foiled a major terrorist plot targeting the outskirts of Islamabad, according to Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar during a media briefing...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge by Rs7,700 per tola.
KARACHI: Gold experienced a notable price surge on Tuesday, aligning with an upward trend observed in the global market. The price for one tola of...
Security forces kill 22 terrorists in Bannu operation
RAWALPINDI: Security forces carried out an intelligence-driven operation in Bannu District on November 24, 2025, following reports of the presence of Khwarij associated with the...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi CGS vow to deepen defence partnership
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Chief of General Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday. The Prime Minister extended his...
OGRA approves 8% cut in gas tariff for consumers
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has proposed an average reduction of up to 8 percent in gas prices and submitted its recommendation...
CGS, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia calls on CJCSC at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi, ISPR
RAWAlPINDI: H.E. General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI...
Peshawar Blasts: CCTV Footage Shows Exact Moment Of Explosion
PESHAWAR: A 45-second CCTV clip has emerged, showing the precise moment a powerful explosion occurred outside the FC headquarters in Peshawar. The footage highlights the...
Digital media played pivotal role during Marka-e-Haq, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that the government is implementing concrete initiatives to advance digital media. During the grand launch...
General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili (CGS) Saudi Armed Forces visits GHQ
RAWALPINDI: H.E. General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Saudi Armed Forces, met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M),...
By-elections served as a decisive referendum, with a clear victory for PML-N, Maryam Nawaz.
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the recent by-elections were more than just electoral contests; they symbolized a referendum, decisively won by...
Bollywood legend Dharmendra, the He-Man of Indian cinema passes away at 89
WEB DESK: India is grieving the loss of a cinematic icon, Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The legendary actor,...
Three FC personnel martyred, two terrorists killed in suicide attack on FC headquarters in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Three suicide bombers launched an attack on the Peshawar Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters this morning. One of the attackers detonated their explosive vest at...
Punjab girls shine at 2025 national swimming championship, dominant performances in U-14, U-16 categories
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s young female swimmers delivered one of their finest collective performances at the 24th National Swimming Age-Group Championship, staged at Islamabad’s Sports Complex from...
FIA nabs two suspects over forced begging, human smuggling
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended two individuals during separate operations in Faisalabad for their alleged roles in forced begging abroad and human...
FCC forms larger bench to hear PTI’s election rigging petition
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has scheduled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s petition alleging widespread election irregularities for a hearing on 25 November, bringing the contentious issue...
Pakistan to host Its first international qirat competition from Monday
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inaugural International Qirat Competition is set to commence in Islamabad from tomorrow (Monday), marking a significant milestone for the country. The five-day event,...
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor injured, film shoot halted
WEB DESK: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor suffered a toe fracture during a shoot, leading to the temporary suspension of filming. According to Indian media reports,...
Pakistan denounces Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a strong denunciation of the latest Israeli military actions targeting Palestinians in Gaza. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi,...
Vietnam’s flooding crisis claims 90 lives, dozens still missing
WEB DESK: Vietnam is grappling with one of its deadliest flooding disasters in recent years, as authorities confirmed Sunday that the death toll has climbed...
20,000 cops deployed as 408 polling stations declared highly sensitive in Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for the by-elections being held in national and provincial constituencies across the province on Sunday (today)....
By-elections: Voting continues in 13 NA and Punjab Assembly seats
ISLAMABAD: Polling is in progress on Sunday in 13 constituencies six of the National Assembly and seven of the Punjab Assembly under stringent security arrangements....
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka set 129-run target for Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka have set a 129-run target for Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-Nation T20 Series match being played in Rawalpindi. After winning the toss,...
Bannu Police Thwart major blast attempt, bridge saved from destruction
BANNU: A major tragedy was prevented on Saturday when police in Bannu successfully neutralised an explosive device planted to blow up a key bridge near...
Pakistan urges UN to curb veto power, says Security Council gridlock demands urgent overhaul
NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for decisive action to address the UN Security Council’s veto power, arguing that it has repeatedly crippled the 15-member body’s...
Intra-court appeal of five IHC judges set for hearing in Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has fixed for hearing the intra-court appeal filed by five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). A six-member larger...
Karachi authorities starts crackdown over illegal floors , portions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have launched a new plan to curb illegal floors and unauthorized portions, imposing an immediate ban on the sale, purchase, transfer,...
IHC judges contest shifting of intra-court appeal to Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: Four judges of the Islamabad High Court have filed a petition challenging the decision to move their intra-court appeal from the Supreme Court to...
Karachi traffic paralyzed as transporters stage marathon sit-in against Customs
KARACHI: A major traffic disruption hit the Northern Bypass on Saturday after transporters launched a prolonged sit-in against Pakistan Customs, leaving thousands of vehicles stuck...
Lahore becomes world’s second most polluted city yet again
LAHORE: Despite repeated mitigation measures, Punjab continues to grapple with severe smog, with Lahore once more emerging as the world’s second most polluted city. Data...
17 militants, including three top commanders, eliminated in major KP operations
PESHAWAR: Security forces neutralised 17 militants among them three high-value commanders during a series of coordinated operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Saturday. The...
AJK PM Faisal Mumtaz Rathore chairs inaugural cabinet meeting, promises swift reforms, transparent governance
MUZAFFARABAD: Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, led his first cabinet session on Friday, emphasizing a commitment to...
President, PM lauds security forces for killing Indian-sponsored Khwarij
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing 13 Indian-sponsored Khwarij in latest...
Lahore launches massive Three-Day “Change the System” rally by Jamaat-e-Islami
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami has commenced its three-day public gathering titled “Change the System” at Greater Iqbal Park. The event has seen a large turnout of party...
Security Forces eliminated thirteen militants affiliated with the Indian-backed network
RAWALPIMDI: During a series of coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted on 20–21 November. As per detail. Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies eliminated thirteen militants affiliated...
Bowlers dominate as 19 wickets fall on day one of Australia-England Ashes opener
PERTH: The first day of the Ashes Test at Perth Stadium delivered a thrilling showcase of fast-bowling prowess, with a total of 19 wickets tumbling...
No moon sighted for Jamadi ul Sani in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Friday that the new moon for the Islamic month of Jamadi ul Sani was not observed in Pakistan. ...
Balochistan Assembly approves multiple resolutions targeting healthcare, governance, and development
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly convened on Friday to pass several resolutions aimed at reinforcing oversight, advancing public health policies, and resolving long-standing administrative issues. During...
Islamabad District Administration bans loudspeakers (Except Azan, Friday Sermons) and enforces multiple restrictions
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district authorities have imposed a ban on the use of loudspeakers, sound amplifiers, and sound systems within the federal capital, permitting their...
KP CM Afridi files petition in PHC challenging ECP notice
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has petitioned the Peshawar High Court to challenge the notices served to him by the Election Commission of...
Govt initiates deployment of Army, civil armed forces for November 23 by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The Government has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army and civil armed forces for the upcoming by-elections scheduled for November 23. The decision...
Indian HAL Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes At Dubai Airshow, Pilot died
DUBAI: An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet participating in a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show crashed on Friday afternoon, causing concern as thick...
Faisalabad’s Boiler Blast Claims 18 Lives
FAISALABAD: A boiler explosion at a glue-making factory in Malikpur, Faisalabad, claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals and left dozens injured. The powerful...
Seven killed in terrorist attack on peace committee office in Bannu
WEB DESK: Seven people were killed and two others wounded in an attack on the office of a local peace committee in Bannu on Friday,...
SAFFRONIZATION OF THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES
WEB DESK: Under the BJP government, India’s Armed Forces have increasingly reflected majoritarian Hindu-nationalist themes, raising concerns about declining institutional neutrality. Senior military leaders have...
Acting President promises state-of-the-art sports facilities for young athletes
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani extended his congratulations to athletes Arshad Nadeem and Yasir Sultan for their outstanding performances at the Islamic Solidarity...
Fire breaks out in pavilion during COP 30 conference in Brazil
BELEM: A fire has erupted in the pavilion during the COP 30 climate conference in Brazil. According to reports from a news agency, the fire...
FinMin Aurangzeb advocates for clear, strong virtual asset regulations
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb paid his inaugural official visit to the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on Thursday, where he was briefed on...