Iran reports 38 dead, over 400 injured as fighting with US escalates
TEHRAN: Iran’s Health Ministry says at least 38 people have been killed and more than 400 injured since hostilities with the United States intensified on...
CPPA seeks Rs1.20 per unit increase in electricity tariff under June fuel cost adjustment
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan could see a further rise in power bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power...
Petrol, Diesel prices expected to increase in next fuel price review
ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in fuel prices as the government is expected to revise petroleum rates upward in the upcoming fortnightly...
Pakistan security forces eliminate 24 militants in Bannu intelligence operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces carried out a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Bannu and nearby areas over the past 24 hours, killing 24 militants,...
EU GSP: Report highlights Pakistan’s strong progress, trade gains, reform momentum
WEB DESK: The European Union’s latest GSP+ monitoring report presents Pakistan as a key economic partner, acknowledging sustained progress in trade, governance, human rights, labour...
Canada grants residency to Pakistani doctors within two weeks
WEB DESK: In a move to bolster its healthcare workforce and tackle nationwide doctor shortages, Canada has introduced new immigration policies that simplify the process...
UK signals potential visa restrictions as Pakistan denies responsibility for Rochdale Convict
LONDON/ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has hinted at the possibility of imposing visa sanctions on Pakistan amid mounting tensions over the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the...
Vance claims some in Israeli government tried to influence US opinion on Iran deal
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has accused elements within the Israeli government of attempting to sway American public opinion against a recent agreement aimed...
FBR introduces simplified tax relief initiative for small shopkeeper
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new tax relief scheme aimed at easing compliance for small retail businesses. The initiative...
Pakistan govt clarifies petrol supply concerns
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has reassured the public that the country’s petrol reserves are sufficient to fulfill current demand, as discussed in the recent National...
Balochistan: 91 militants neutralized in operation Shaban
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan have eliminated three additional militants as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban, a joint effort involving the Pakistan Army, FC...
Failures of Modi govt’s policies result in major challenges for India
WEB DESK: The Modi administration’s ineffective policies have caused significant setbacks across India’s defense, diplomatic, and economic sectors. As reported by Hindustan Times, U.S. senators...
Sindh initiates crackdown on Wheat hoarders, reclaims 150,000 tons of grain: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced on Thursday that the provincial government has seized 150,000...
CM Punjab launches electric bus service in five Punjab cities, plans to expand fleet to 5,000 buses
LAHORE: Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has inaugurated the new Green Electric Bus Service in five key cities—Layyah, Chiniot, Sialkot, Okara, and Murree. At a...
Naqvi visits Boeing Headquarters in Washington to negotiate purchase of 16 aircraft for PIA
WASHINGTON: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Boeing’s headquarters in Washington, accompanied by a delegation representing PIA’s new management,. During the visit, Naqvi held...
Larkana: 16 Notorious bandits surrender to authorities
LARKANA: Authorities announced on Thursday that a significant number of wanted bandits, including members of the feared Dahani gang, have surrendered to law enforcement. The...
DPM arrives in Shanghai for landmark two-day official visit to China
SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Shanghai for a important two-day official visit to China, accompanied by a delegation. During his stay,...
NCCIA dismantles illegal network trading mobile users’ sensitive data
ISLAMABAD: A joint operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has led to the exposure of an...
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar leaves for China to attend global AI conference
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for Shanghai, China, on a two-day official visit to strengthen Pakistan’s engagement in...
PML-N poised for decisive victory in AJK polls, says Amir Muqam
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam has voiced optimism about the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s prospects in the upcoming Azad Jammu and...
Gold prices edge higher in Pakistan as per-tola rate climbs by Rs400
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a modest increase in Pakistan’s local bullion market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs400 per tola...
Man files Rs178.7 million compensation claim over eye injury in BRT Red Line accident
KARACHI: A Karachi resident has approached a court seeking Rs178.7 million in compensation after allegedly losing an eye in an accident linked to the ongoing...
Six family members killed in Peshawar house fire
PESHAWAR: Six members of the same family lost their lives after a fire broke out inside a house in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar,...
US carries out fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates against American bases
WEB DESK: The United States launched a new round of military strikes on Iran on Wednesday, targeting missile facilities, air defence systems, command centres and...
Bangladesh launches major crackdown on Sheikh Hasina’s assets
DHAKA: Authorities in Bangladesh have announced the seizure of assets totaling approximately 760 billion taka (around $6.2 billion) linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,...
PSMA appeals for approval to export an additional 600,000 tonnes of sugar
KARACHI: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has renewed its call for the federal government to permit the export of an extra 600,000 metric tonnes...
Three more terrorists eliminated by security forces in Balochistan
BALOCHISTAN: Security forces have neutralized three additional terrorists in Balochistan as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban, a joint effort by the Pakistan Army, Frontier...
Karachi police arrest three suspects in young doctor’s robbery, murder case
KARACHI: Karachi police have apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in the deadly shooting of a young doctor during a robbery near Teen Talwar...
Scheme approved to provide cars to Punjab Judicial Officers at discounted prices
LAHORE: The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court has approved a scheme to provide official vehicles to judicial officers in Punjab at subsidized rates. According...
No entry to Pakistan for passengers with expired Nicop under new travel regulations, Airlines told
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has clarified that individuals traveling on foreign passports will still be permitted entry into Pakistan if they hold a valid National...
Hindu extremist leader threatens to kill Aamir Khan, offers Rs.50 million reward
WEB DESK: Hindu extremist leader Jagd Guru Paramhans Acharya has announced a reward of 50 million rupees for the assassination of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan....
Motorway police officer Javed Shinwari killed in accidental hit by dumper Truck near Kamra
ATTOCK: A sub-inspector of the National Highways and Motorway Police lost his life on Wednesday after being struck by a dumper truck while on duty...
Mass fish death in Rawal Dam due to alleged poisoning
WEB DESK: Once again, Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi has witnessed a significant die-off of fish. Sources report that numerous dead fish have surfaced on the...
AJK govt pledges to maintain law, order, and normalcy
A.J.KASHMIR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has reaffirmed its dedication to upholding law and order, safeguarding citizens’ lives and property, and restoring a...
Gold prices decline in Pakistan amid global market fluctuations
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan experienced a downward trend, reflecting a dip in global bullion prices as investors navigate geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...
Iran reports over 30 civilian, 7 military fatalities in US airstrikes
TEHRAN: Iran claims that recent US airstrikes have resulted in over 30 civilian deaths and seven military personnel killed in southern Iran. Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani...
Bilawal emphasizes that ‘Armed Forces are our red line’; calls for a high-level inquiry into AJK unrest
A.J.KASHMIR: The PPP leader, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on Wednesday, stressed that constitutional reforms cannot be achieved through protests or force, asserting that the armed forces are...
Iranian Revolutionary Guards declare Hormuz Strait will stay shut until U.S. ceases ‘Aggressive Actions’
TEHRAN: The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States halts what they describe as...
PM reiterates Pakistan’s dedication to collaborating with the UN
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to collaborate closely with the United Nations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs...
Positive update for Pakistanis seeking new gas connections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is expected to lift the ban on issuing new domestic LNG connections by September, contingent upon an improvement in supply following...
Oil Prices rise amid escalating Middle East tensions
WEB DESK: Brent crude surged to $85.72, while WTI approached $80 on Wednesday, as fears grew over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating...
Petrol pump owners reject proposal for daily fuel price changes
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed plan to revise fuel prices on a daily basis. In...
Court issues summons to Fazlur Rehman over remarks criticizing national security agencies
GUJRANWALA: A local judicial authority has officially summoned Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), to appear before the court on July 28 in...
DPM highlights importance of peaceful settlement of international disputes
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of resolving international conflicts peacefully by diligently implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions to promote lasting...
Karachi expected to experience below-average monsoon rains, no heavy rain predicted
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that Karachi will see below-normal monsoon rainfall this year, with no significant heavy rain spells anticipated. According...
Punjab govt proposes ban on social media access for children under 16
LAHORE: In a move to bolster online safety for minors, the Punjab Assembly has introduced a resolution advocating for restrictions on social media usage by...
Turkish-Pakistani relations strengthened as CDF Munir meets Top Turkish leaders in Ankara
ANKARA: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, engaged in high-level discussions with Turkish President...
AJK security operations leave one martyr, Injure 11 personnel in separate attacks
A.J.KASHMIR: In a series of violent incidents in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, one security officer lost his life and at least eleven others were wounded...
Pakistan strongly condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a firm condemnation of the recent attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which took place last night. In a statement...
Woman allegedly pays Rs.7 lakh to kill mother in Jaipur
JAIPUR: A tragic road incident in Jaipur is now being investigated as a suspected contract killing. Authorities have detained seven individuals, including the victim’s daughter,...