Nawaz Sharif nominates Dr Najeeb Naqi for AJK president
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi as the party’s candidate for the presidency of Azad Jammu and...
August FCA cut saves power consumers Rs10.6bn: Awais Leghari
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari has said timely measures by the Power Division helped bring down the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for August...
Authorities trace alleged arms network linked to banned JAAC: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday claimed that security authorities had unearthed an alleged terror-crime network supplying weapons to members of...
Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after attempted drone attack on Makkah
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed Pakistan’s firm solidarity with Saudi Arabia after an attempted drone attack on Makkah, calling for restraint and...
Punjab govt dismisses KP CM’s assassination attempt claim in Wazirabad
WAZIRABAD: The Punjab government on Wednesday dismissed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s claim that an attempt had been made on his life in Wazirabad,...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to travel to UK, US starting September 17, say sources
ISLAMABAD: Sources have revealed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake official visits to the United Kingdom and the United States beginning September...
Health concerns for Karachi safari park’s female elephant Madhubala
KARACHI: Madhubala, a female elephant residing at Karachi Safari Park, has experienced a sudden decline in health, with swelling observed in her right hind thigh,...
Qatar warns of ‘Catastrophic’ consequences if Bab al-Mandab Strait closes
DOHA: Qatar has issued a stark warning regarding the potential closure of the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, emphasizing the global repercussions of such an event....
Federal Govt plans to implement smart lockdown amid rising fuel prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to introduce a smart lockdown in response to the increasing prices of petroleum products. According to sources, a meeting...
Germany skilled worker visa process explained
ISLAMABAD: Many individuals dream of earning abroad to achieve financial stability quickly, and European nations are often top choices. Germany, a key country in Europe,...
Lumpy skin disease spreads across KP, kills cattle
PESHAWAR: Lumpy skin disease has continued to spread among cattle in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leaving hundreds of animals infected and resulting in multiple...
Senate committee urges Suthra Punjab to clear Dues of Zeeshan’s family following tragic incident
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights has directed Suthra Punjab authorities to settle all pending payments owed to the family of Zeeshan Arshad,...
Pakistan rejoins global energy forum after 54 years by participating in Gastech 2026
BANGKOK: Pakistan has rejoined the prestigious Gastech 2026 Global Energy Forum after a gap of 54 years. The event is taking place at the Bangkok...
Pakistan customs confiscates arms. ammunition valued at Rs.32 million in Sidra Sharif operation
WEB DESK: Pakistani Customs authorities have successfully seized a significant stockpile of weapons, ammunition, and a vehicle during an operation in Sidra Sharif. The total...
IHC halts deportation of Afghan doctor, suspends PMDC order
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stopped authorities from deporting an Afghan doctor and suspended the implementation of a Pakistan Medical and Dental Council...
Bilal confident retailer tax scheme will deliver results
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has voiced optimism over the continued success of the fixed tax regime introduced for small retailers...
President, PM stress importance of democracy
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated their resolve to uphold democratic values and strengthen Pakistan’s constitutional framework. In separate...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold rates fell significantly in Pakistan on Tuesday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs4,000 per tola to Rs449,336, according to the...
FCC seeks SC records in case over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday ordered the Supreme Court to provide records of proceedings related to the proposed transfer of former prime...
KU professor assault case: accused gets second bail from Malir court
KARACHI: A Malir district court on Tuesday granted bail to Konain Shah in a case pertaining to alleged threats against University of Karachi Professor Dr...
US diesel prices reach record high as fuel supply tightens
WASHINGTON: Diesel prices in the United States have climbed to a fresh record, adding to economic pressure on President Donald Trump as disruptions to global...
Two TTP-linked suspects arrested with explosives in Sahiwal
SAHIWAL: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday arrested two alleged militants linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to by authorities as...
Saudi Arabia issues attack alerts for Makkah, Jeddah and Taif amid regional escalation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued temporary air-raid alerts for Makkah, Jeddah and Taif on Tuesday as tensions intensified following a series of attacks launched from Yemen...
SC stresses gender-sensitive investigations in domestic murder cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed law-enforcement agencies to adopt a gender-sensitive approach while investigating domestic killings, stressing that the privacy of a marital home...
Multan High Court frees three men in PTI leader Tahir Hameed Qureshi murder case
MULTAN: The Lahore High Court’s Multan Bench on Monday overturned the convictions of three individuals previously sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the murder...
Needy Families in Mir Hassan Mari receive 700 solar power units
SANGHAR: The Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Mir Hassan Mari Union Council has launched a program to distribute 700 solar power systems, fans, and essential appliances...
Pakistan successfully conducts 46th SCO RATS council meeting in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hosted the 46th session of the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Islamabad today, concluding its tenure as...
ECC approves Rs75 billion fuel relief plan for low-income households
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sanctioned a relief package worth 75 billion rupees under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme....
Saudi Arabia uncovers 110 million Tons of Uranium-Containing Ore: Could It Lead to Nuclear Weapons?
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Monday that the kingdom has identified over 110 million tons of ore containing uranium...
Imran Khan’s Ex-Wife Jemima Goldsmith ties the knot again: Reports from Daily Mail
WEB DESK: Jemima Goldsmith, who was married to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and is renowned as a film producer, has reportedly entered into a...
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem fails to win medal at World Athletics Ultimate Championship
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, was unable to secure a medal at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The...
CDF reaffirms commitment to enhance defence partnership with Indonesia
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its longstanding and brotherly relations...
Six Militants Neutralized in Pishin Operation
PISHIN: Security forces from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Balochistan successfully eliminated six members of a banned militant group during an operation in Pishin district. ...
Pakistan Army steps up efforts to expand quality education in remote Sindh
JACOBABAD: The Pakistan Army has taken an initiative to improve access to quality education in the remote areas of Sindh with the establishment of Cadet...
Lebanese interior minister visits Pakistan Monument, Islamabad Police Lines
ISLAMABAD: Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar visited the Pakistan Monument and Islamabad Police Lines on Monday as part of his two-day official visit to Pakistan....
PIMS fire inquiry report likely to reach PM Shehbaz today
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry committee tasked with investigating the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has finalised its findings and is expected...
Former Sindh minister reportedly abducted from Khipro residence
SANGHAR: Former Sindh provincial minister Ali Hassan Chaniho was allegedly taken away by armed men from his residence in Khipro on Monday, according to eyewitnesses....
Saife Hassan hints at Netflix release of ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo’
KARACHI: Actor and filmmaker Saife Hassan has offered a fresh update on the much-awaited Netflix series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, saying the project...
Gold prices slide Rs3,800 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices dropped sharply in Pakistan on Monday, with the rate of 24-karat gold declining by Rs3,800 per tola to Rs453,336, according to data...
Petrol prices to fall for eligible consumers under fuel relief package
ISLAMABAD: Federal ministers have said eligible consumers will be able to purchase petrol at a price lower than the subsidised rates offered during the recent...
Punjab bans public gatherings amid terror threat alerts
LAHORE: The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 across the province for five days, prohibiting public gatherings in response to security alerts warning of potential...
Militant commander among three terrorists killed in Mastung operation
QUETTA: Security forces have killed three terrorists, including a militant commander, during an operation in Mastung district of Balochistan, security sources said on Monday. According...
Parts of Karachi may face water shortage after Dhabeji power outage
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi may experience a disruption in water supply after a power failure at the Dhabeji pumping station rendered 10 of its...
PM Shehbaz unveils fuel relief package amid rising oil prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special fuel relief programme aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens following a sharp rise in...
Parliament to determine fate of referendum on new provinces
LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan has said Parliament is the appropriate forum to debate the proposal for creating new administrative...
Gilgit-Baltistan takes major step towards 5G connectivity
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan has moved closer to high-speed 5G connectivity after the Special Communications Organisation (SCO) successfully conducted a trial of the next-generation mobile service in...
BRICS members reject forced displacement of Palestinians
WEB DESK: BRICS member states have firmly rejected any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians while expressing deep concern over escalating tensions and conflicts in the...
Maryam Nawaz’s daughter Mahnoor Safdar ties the knot with Azan Jabbar
LAHORE: Mahnoor Safdar, the youngest daughter of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, married Azan Jabbar, son of businessman Jabbar Khalid, in a private Nikah ceremony...
Pakistan condemns drone strikes targeting Saudi East-West pipeline
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned drone attacks that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and left civilians injured in the Riyadh and Madinah regions. In...
PM Shehbaz likely to meet Trump during UNGA visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on September 23 on the sidelines of the 81st...