UN public service day being observed today
WEB DESK: United Nations Public Service Day is being observed today. The theme for the day this year is “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing innovation, Participation,...
Trump’s niece raises concerns about President’s mental, physical health
WASHINGTON: Mary Trump, the niece of U.S. President Donald Trump, has claimed that her uncle’s physical and mental condition is deteriorating and should not be...
Iran confirms finalization of deal to release $12 billion in frozen assets
TEHRAN: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has confirmed that negotiations held in Switzerland have concluded with the finalization of an agreement for the release...
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Monitor Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough
WEB DESK: Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, adding to the previous session’s declines as traders assessed the impact of recent US-Iran peace talks...
ATC Jails Islamabad DIG, imposes fine over delay in PTI protest case
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced Islamabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Jawad Tariq to one month in prison and fined him Rs100,000...
OGDCL starts gas production from Sahito-1 field in Sindh
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has commenced gas production from the Sahito-1 discovery in Sindh’s Khairpur district, with supplies now being...
Veteran singer Tariq Tafu passes away at 58
LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani folk singer and musician Tariq Tafu has passed away at the age of 58, leaving fans and the music industry grieving the...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan on state visit
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz...
PPP’s Amjad Hussain elected unopposed as new Chief Minister of GB
G.BALTISTAN: Amjad Hussain Advocate of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has been elected unopposed as the new Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. The announcement was made...
Punjab launches “SEHR” program to boost women’s economic empowerment, says CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated and prayed for the success of women who have participated in the newly launched “SEHR” (Skill...
SC issues important ruling on rights of govt employees
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued a landmark verdict affirming that government employees who are acquitted with honor are entitled to full pay and benefits....
Fire broke out in Indian coaching center claim 15 lives
WEB DESK: A tragic fire in a building in Lakhimpur, India, has resulted in the death of at least 15 people. According to local media...
Javeria Abbasi criticizes Firdous Jamal’s remarks on heroines, supports Mahira Khan
KARACHI: Pakistani actress Javeria Abbasi has voiced her strong disapproval of veteran actor Firdous Jamal’s recent comments about casting choices, calling his statements hurtful and...
Salah leads Egypt to historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand
WEB DESK: In a thrilling turn of events, Mohamed Salah’s brilliance propelled Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory, overturning a first-half deficit to defeat...
PM Shehbaz Sharif returns home after successful Switzerland visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed Switzerland following the conclusion of his visit. At Zurich Airport, the Prime Minister was farewelled by senior...
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elects Speaker, Deputy Speaker
G.BALTISTAN: The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elected its Speaker, Deputy Speaker unopposed on Monday Imran Nadeem from the PPP secured the position of Speaker without facing any...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian anticipated to visit Pakistan tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic insiders reveal that President Pezeshkian is set to hold important discussions with Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz...
French woman, children rescued in Bara after alleged domestic abuse case
PESHAWAR: Police in Bara have rescued a French national and her five children following allegations of long-term domestic abuse inside their home, officials said on...
Sindh declares public holidays for Ashura on Muharram 9, 10
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced public holidays on Muharram 9 and 10 in observance of Ashura, according to a notification issued by the...
5.4-magnitude earthquake felt across Islamabad, KP and Punjab
ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Monday, causing panic...
Pakistan, Qatar mediation key to Lebanon peace efforts: Araghchi
WEB DESK: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has credited Pakistan and Qatar for helping achieve significant diplomatic progress aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon....
Gold Prices climb sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a significant increase in Pakistan on Monday, mirroring an upward trend in international bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
NA approves Rs74.35bn interior ministry budgetary demands
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday approved four demands for grants totaling Rs74.35 billion for the Ministry of Interior after rejecting all cut motions submitted...
Eight mourners electrocuted during Muharram procession in Shikarpur
SHIKARPURE: A tragic incident in Sindh’s Shikarpur district claimed the lives of eight mourners and injured 15 others when a Muharram Alam came into contact...
Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP
ISLAMABAD: Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Munib Akhtar, was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday during a ceremony...
Iran-US technical negotiations continue in Switzerland as mediators push peace efforts
ZURICH: Technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to continue throughout the week at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort after an initial round of...
Sharjeel Memon rules out sindh CM change, rejects succession rumours
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has firmly rejected reports suggesting any change in the provincial leadership, dismissing speculation that he could replace Chief...
President Zardari mourns the loss of MPA Naeem Kharal
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his profound sadness and condolences following the passing of Naeem Kharal, a distinguished leader of the Pakistan Peoples...
PM Shehbaz Sharif calls US-Iran talks an opportunity for global peace
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran technical-level discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as a crucial chance to foster...
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly’s inaugural session set for tomorrow
G.BALTISTAN: The newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is scheduled to convene its first session on Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall in Gilgit, marking...
IPP backs PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan govt formation
GILGIT: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has expressed its support for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in establishing a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan, announced during a...
AJK JAAC core member denounces banned organization, urges youth to avoid violence
MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant development, Advocate Raja Amjad Ali Khan, a former member of the core committee of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Joint...
US,Iranian delegations convene with Pakistani mediators ahead of key Swiss negotiations
ZURICH: In Switzerland, diplomatic efforts are intensifying as US and Iranian representatives held preliminary meetings with Pakistani mediators ahead of the highly anticipated technical discussions....
Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran negotiations on ceasefire, regional stability
ZURICH: Diplomatic efforts are underway in Switzerland as delegations from the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan convene at the Burgenstock resort for critical talks...
PM Sharif arrives in Zurich, Switzerland for key diplomatic engagements
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief...
Government cuts petrol prices by Rs74 and diesel by Rs67 per litre
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the government announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, with petrol becoming Rs74 per litre cheaper and diesel seeing a cut of...
Switzerland postpones US-Iran talks as ceasefire faces new challenges
Geneva: Switzerland has announced the postponement of planned face-to-face talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, which were intended to advance a recently...
KP budget 2026-27: Rs2.15 trillion planed, prioritises health, education and tourism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government presenting its budget today for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing a total outlay of more than Rs2.15 trillion with a...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces major petrol price cut amid falling global oil rates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will unveil a significant reduction in petrol prices tonight, providing relief to consumers as international...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian hold first phone call after Islamabad peace accord
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in their inaugural telephone discussion on Thursday, lasting over half an hour, following the...
KP budget for upcoming fiscal year to be unveiled tomorrow
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for the next financial year will be presented in the provincial assembly tomorrow. The provincial budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the...
PTI founder seeks expedited hearing in medical transfer case
ISLAMABAD: A miscellaneous petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting an expedited hearing of a chamber appeal concerning objections raised by the Registrar’s...
Business visa facility between Pakistan, Iran restored at Taftan border
TAFTAN: Pakistani traders received a significant boost as the business visa services for travel to Iran resumed at the Taftan border crossing after nearly a...
Iran seeks to expand trade ties with Pakistan post US ceasefire
KARACHI: Following the recent ceasefire agreement with the United States, Iran is planning to significantly broaden its trade partnerships with Pakistan. In the last couple...
Power supply to be maintained during Muharram, says Federal Minister Leghari; High alert declared for Ashura
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued directives to all electricity distribution companies to ensure an unbroken power supply nationwide throughout Muharram, with particular focus on...
Why leading TV brands still prefer infrared over bluetooth remote controls
WEB DESK: Despite the rise of high-speed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, infrared (IR) remote controls remain a popular choice among top consumer electronics manufacturers. This...
PPP, PML-N reach consensus to form coalition govt in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have finalized a deal to establish a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Nasheed Qamar, a...
Senate approves finance committee’s recommendations on finance bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has endorsed the recommendations put forward by its Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue concerning the Finance Bill 2026 and forwarded them...
Gold Prices fall in Pakistan after US-Iran ceasefire agreement boosts market confidence
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a notable decline on Thursday, June 18, 2026, mirroring losses in the international bullion market as geopolitical tensions in...
President Zardari terms Islamabad MoU a landmark achievement for regional peace
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran,...