Punjab assembly unites to condemn extended power outages
LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Assembly has passed a resolution condemning the ongoing and prolonged electricity load shedding across the region, with all members supporting the...
Hania Aamir faces backlash after sharing joyful dance video amid national mourning
KARACHI: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has come under heavy criticism on social media after posting a lively dance clip while the nation is mourning several...
Punjab Police initiates probe to identify dishonest, corrupt SHOs
LAHORE: In line with directives from the Punjab Chief Minister, the Punjab Police have launched a comprehensive review of police officers serving as Station House...
Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms expected in KP, GB, and Punjab over the coming days
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several northern regions over the next week, starting from...
Nepal-Tibet border floods kill over 550, with thousands still missing
WEB DESK: The devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have claimed the lives of at least 552 people, according to authorities, with more than 1,400...
PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Iftikhar Gilani on becoming AJK Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Barrister Iftikhar Gilani following his election as the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and...
Iftikhar Gillani elected as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant development, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly has elected Iftikhar Gillani of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as the...
Two top Chinese Military Officials dismissed from Central Military Commission over corruption allegations
BEIJING: China has dismissed two of its highest-ranking military officials, Zhang Yuxia and Liu Jinli, from their positions within the Central Military Commission. The decision...
PCB files protest with UK broadcaster over Imran Khan’s sons’ interview: Sources
LONDON: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports over an interview conducted with the sons of imprisoned former...
KP govt unveils incentive program for women, students, addresses political concerns
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced a new initiative aimed at empowering women and students, introducing a merit-based electric bike scheme...
Sindh schools adopt digital attendance system, parents to get absence notifications
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has rolled out a new digital attendance and monitoring platform across 3,481 government schools, marking a significant step towards transforming...
Pakistan, Kuwait deepen defence ties through new protocol agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have signed the “Protocol Agreement 2026” aimed at further expanding defence cooperation and strengthening institutional ties between the two countries, sources...
Oil set for weekly loss as Iran tensions fail to lift prices
LONDON: Oil prices slipped on Friday and were headed for their first weekly decline in three weeks as markets weighed ongoing tensions between the United...
Mir Raza Murder Probe: Judicial commission calls MLO, Police Officials, ambulance drivers
KARACHI: A judicial commission probing the alleged murder of businessman Mir Raza Ali has launched proceedings, summoning police officials, a medico-legal officer and ambulance drivers...
Health Minister pledges strict action over PIMS fire as Parliament orders special probe
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict action against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of...
28th defense review committee concludes two-day meeting in Quetta
QUETTA: The 28th session of the Defense Review Committee has successfully concluded after two days of deliberations in Quetta, focusing on enhancing regional security, accelerating...
Pakistan, Kuwait forge new defense pact to Broaden military ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have formalized a new strategic agreement aimed at deepening their military cooperation, focusing on areas such as training, capacity development, and...
Judicial Panel Summons Family of Mir Raza Ali and Lawyer Jibran Nasir
KARACHI: The judicial investigation team tasked with probing the death of young entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali has officially begun its inquiry, issuing notices to key...
Sindh govt mandates 10 fire safety measures for private schools following PIMS fire tragedy
KARACHI: In response to the tragic fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that resulted in the loss of 14 newborn lives, the Sindh...
President, PM condole loss of lives in Nepal floods
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have jointly expressed their condolences over the tragic floods and mudslides in northern Nepal...
Balochistan offers rewards for Information on nine female terrorists
QUETTA: The Balochistan provincial administration has put a price on the heads of nine female militants associated with Fitna al Hindustan, offering monetary incentives for...
Kuwaiti defense leaders visit Pakistan to strengthen military ties
RAWALPINDI: A distinguished Kuwaiti delegation, headed by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah and including Lieutenant General Khalid Darj Saad Al-Shriaan, Chief of...
Tragic incident: Nine-year-old Madrasa student dies after alleged abuse in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A disturbing case has emerged from Rawalpindi where a nine-year-old student at a madrasa reportedly died following brutal treatment by his teacher in Kallar...
Two pilots killed as training plane crashes in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur
KANPUR: Two pilots were killed on Thursday after a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a field near the Ganges River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, officials...
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Türkiye and others express solidarity with Pakistan after PIMS tragedy
ISLAMABAD: A wave of international condolences has reached Pakistan following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad that claimed...
King Charles to welcome Pakistan test squad at clarence house
LONDON: King Charles is set to meet Pakistan’s men’s Test cricket team at Clarence House, nearly two decades after his previous encounter with the national...
FO rejects claims CDF Munir visited Iran as Trump’s Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected reports claiming that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran...
Iran’s Pezeshkian set to meet Putin on sidelines of Kyrgyzstan SCO summit
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit...
Data darbar donation scam uncovered as probe launched into record tampering
LAHORE: A fresh case of alleged embezzlement involving donations collected at Data Darbar has surfaced, with a forensic examination reportedly finding evidence of tampering with...
Gold prices drop Rs3,500 Per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan’s local market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs3,500 per tola to settle at...
Passenger, Goods trains derail in separate incidents in Jhelum, Liaquatpur
JHELUM/LIAQUATPUR: A passenger train and a goods train derailed in two separate incidents in Jhelum and Liaquatpur on Thursday, though no casualties or injuries were...
Meta agrees to $16.68 billion settlement over children’s social media safety concerns
WEB DESK: Meta Platforms has reached a settlement agreement, agreeing to pay up to $16.68 billion to resolve multiple lawsuits alleging that the company intentionally...
Celebrities call for justice over Pims fire, labeling It ‘Criminal Negligence’
ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, prominent public figures and entertainers have united in demanding accountability...
German Envoy meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss regional dynamics
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the German Ambassador to Pakistan, accompanied by a delegation, paid a courtesy call on Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F),...
AJK road clearance operation turns violent, Rangers personal martyred, another injured by Mob
A.J.KASHMIR: One Ranger personnel was martyred and another injured after an attack by a violent mob in Azad Kashmir during a road clearance effort. The...
PM orders comprehensive investigation into PIMS nursery fire, removes health secretary
ISLAMABAD: In response to the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that resulted in the loss of 15 young lives, Prime...
US temporarily halts visa appointments worldwide amid Consular Training
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump has temporarily put visa appointment schedules on hold or adjusted them for applicants worldwide as the State...
Rescue report flags major fire safety gaps at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: A report submitted by Capital Rescue has highlighted serious shortcomings in fire safety arrangements at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), following the...
Smoke, not flames, blamed for deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Health Nelson Azeem has said that 14 newborns who died at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) lost their lives...
Pakistan celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi with great religious fervour, devotion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis joined Muslims around the world on Wednesday in observing Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH), the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, with deep religious devotion, enthusiasm...
Tragedy at PIMS: Nursery Fire Leaves 15 Newborns Dead
ISLAMABAD: At least 15 newborns lost their lives after a devastating fire engulfed the nursery in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Pakistan denies Afghan Taliban’s allegations of involvement in Badakhshan violence
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denied the Afghan Taliban’s unfounded accusations that Pakistani forces are involved in supporting or participating in clashes in Badakhshan. In an...
Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait at Lord’s
WEB DESK: A picture of pakistan’s great batsman Inzamamulhaq was displayed at the historical field of lords (Lords) Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait. Babar...
US warns Iran’s trading partners of secondary sanctions, holds off on penalties
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump has warned countries and businesses maintaining commercial ties with Iran that they could face secondary sanctions, while...
Karachi court takes action against excise officials over unlawful detention
KARACHI, August 25, 2026: An Additional District and Sessions Court South has issued directives to file criminal cases against three excise officers following allegations of...
Three additional prisoners from Adiala Jail petition for private hospital treatment
RAWALPINDI: In a recent development, three more inmates from Adiala Jail have filed petitions before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking medical treatment at private...
11 Taliban fighters poisoned by Army Cook at Afghanistan’s Badghis military base
WEB DESK: According to Afghan media reports, last night, 11 Taliban fighters were allegedly poisoned at a military base in Badghis province. Sources indicate that...
Fire erupts at Quetta plaza
QUETTA: A sudden blaze broke out in the office of an advocate situated within a plaza in Quetta on Tuesday, The incident occurred at U-phone...
Naqvi holds talks with US Ambassador on regional security, bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Ambassador Natalie Baker on Tuesday to discuss key issues related to regional stability, peace efforts, and...
Gold prices drop in Pakistan amid global market decline
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a decrease on Tuesday, August 25, reflecting a global decline in bullion rates amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to...