US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California
CALIFORNIA: A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, according to international media reports. In...
Sindh govt announced scholarships for students
KARACHI: The Sindh government has sanctioned scholarships for 2,662 students from the province to support their higher education during the 2025-26 academic session. The decision...
Heatwave advisory issued for Karachi amid weather-related tragedies in KP
KARACHI: Over the past 24 hours, severe weather conditions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have resulted in at least seven deaths and 33 injuries due to...
IHC lifts three objections to KP govt’s petition for meeting with PTI leader
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed three out of four objections raised by the Registrar’s Office concerning a petition filed by the Khyber...
AJK assembly calls special session to address security, legislation, and regional concerns
MUZAFFARABAD: A special session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly has been convened for Tuesday in Muzaffarabad to deliberate on the current...
Anmol pinky narcotics case: Interim report reveals extensive network, financial trail, and online drug operations
KARACHI: An interim challan filed in the narcotics case against alleged drug dealer Anmol, also known as Pinky, has exposed a highly organized drug trafficking...
PCB unveils major reforms to central player contracts
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced comprehensive reforms to its central contract system for cricketers. Under the new framework, players will be classified...
Britain plans to prohibit social media use for under-16s
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media platforms for children under 16 and to introduce restrictions on gaming and livestreaming services....
Islamic new year likely to commence on Wednesday, June 17
KARACHI The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has forecasted that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram-ul-Haram is unlikely to be...
Gold prices surge by over Rs10,000 per tola across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase across Pakistan on Monday, with the price of one tola rising by more than Rs10,000, according to the...
Pakistan to host US-Iran peace accord signing in Geneva on June 19
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that Pakistan will host the official signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the United States and...
Karachi reports 11th mpox case as Landhi resident tests positive
KARACHI: Health authorities have confirmed another mpox infection in Karachi, bringing the city’s total number of reported cases to 11. According to hospital officials, the...
Sindh CM opens Azeempura Flyover to improve Karachi traffic network
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly built Azeempura Flyover, a major infrastructure project designed to enhance connectivity and...
Karachi Port crosses 2,000 ship calls, marks busiest year in eight years
KARACHI: Karachi Port has recorded its highest level of ship traffic in nearly eight years, crossing the 2,000-vessel mark and highlighting a steady rise in...
PAF training aircraft crashed, two pilots Martyred
RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft crashed near Mardan during a routine training mission on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two pilots,...
PM Shehbaz to join historic US-Iran peace deal signing in Geneva
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Geneva later this week to participate in the signing ceremony of a landmark agreement between Iran and...
President Zardari hails US-Iran understanding, expresses hope for lasting peace
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday welcomed the newly announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that it...
Oil prices drops as Iran-US peace deal done
WEB DESK: Oil prices declined on Monday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran had agreed to end hostilities and restore shipping through...
PM Shehbaz Announces US-Iran Peace Agreement, Formal Signing Planned in Switzerland
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement after extensive diplomatic efforts aimed at...
Pakistan customs warehouse fire in DI Khan: operations ongoing after incident
D.I.KHAN: On June 13, 2026, around 4:00 pm, a fire broke out at the Pakistan Customs warehouse situated opposite the Anti-Smuggling Unit (ASU) Office in...
Former MPA, District Nazim Ghulam Haider Thind passes away
LAYYAH: Malik Ghulam Haider Thind, a seasoned politician and former Member of the Provincial Assembly as well as the District Nazim of Layyah, passed away...
Gohar criticizes budget for failing to provide relief to public
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar on Sunday criticized the budget, stating it offers no relief to the common people who are burdened by rising prices....
Senate to convene at parliament house tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Senate is scheduled to hold its session at the Parliament House tomorrow at 12:30 p.m., as per the official timetable. The session will...
India backed in AJK unrest: says Bilawal
ISLAMABAD: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, head of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on Sunday criticized the ongoing turmoil in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), asserting that...
Punjab expands green initiatives with introduction of EPA-certified ‘Liquid Tree’
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and making the province greener through innovative solutions. In...
Iran rules out Sunday signing of Islamabad memorandum amid ongoing diplomatic talks
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Iranian authorities have stated that the anticipated Islamabad memorandum will not be signed on Sunday, dampening expectations of an immediate breakthrough in negotiations connected...
Govt urges opposition to back charter of economy during budget debate
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has invited opposition parties to join a proposed Charter of Economy, saying national consensus is essential for sustaining economic...
Seven killed, 33 injured in KP storm-related incidents; more rain expected
PESHAWAR: Severe weather across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours has claimed seven lives and left 33 people injured, according to the Provincial Disaster...
Trump says middle east ceasefire agreement could be signed tomorrow
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani officials said on Saturday that an initial agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict could be signed...
Budget 2026-27: Explanation of income tax brackets for salaried employees
ISLAMABAD: During the presentation of the Budget 2026-27 in the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced notable tax relief measures aimed at the salaried...
Federal budget 2026-2027 announces salary, pension hikes
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a modest increase for current and retired government employees in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with a 7% raise in...
WhatsApp Unveiled redesigned message options menu for Android devices
WEB DESK: WhatsApp is unveiling a redesigned message actions menu for Android users, aiming to enhance the chat experience with a sleeker and more user-friendly...
Shakeel Ahmad’s death Anniversary being observed today
LAHORE: The death anniversary of the renowned newscaster Shakeel Ahmad from Radio Pakistan is observed today. Shakeel Ahmad began his broadcasting career with All India...
Former senator Taj Afridi dies in M-1 motorway accident
ISLAMABAD: Taj Muhammad Afridi, a former senator affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), tragically lost his life in a vehicle collision on the Islamabad-Peshawar...
Supreme Court ends four-day workweek, restores regular court schedule
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has revoked its earlier decision to implement a four-day workweek, bringing an end to the energy conservation measures introduced...
Finance Minister presents FY2026-27 budget amid opposition protests
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb formally presented the Federal Budget 2026-27 in the National Assembly on Friday after the session commenced nearly two hours behind...
Pakistan army secures top honour at international pacesticking competition 2026
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the International Pacesticking Competition 2026, hosted at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United...
Budget 2026–27 expected to bring relief for salaried employees, farmers, property sector
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to unveil a range of relief measures for salaried workers, farmers and the real estate sector in the 2026–27...
Gold prices jump over Rs7,000 per tola ahead of Pakistan’s FY2026-27 budget
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a substantial increase on Friday, June 12, as investors turned to safe-haven assets ahead of the presentation of the...
President Zardari signs PIA privatisation bill into law, clearing final legal hurdle
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026, completing the final legal process required for the...
Govt unveils Rs17.5 trillion budget today, focuses on fiscal stability, ongoing projects
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is scheduled to present the 2026-27 federal budget in the National Assembly today, proposing an estimated outlay of Rs17.5 trillion aimed...
IMF opposes tax relief for Imported electric vehicles Ahead of 2026-27 budget
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its opposition to proposals for granting tax benefits on imported electric vehicles (EVs) in the upcoming federal...
Jhang police declare girl student Ishal Fatima’s death as murder
GHANG: In a significant development in the tragic case of 17-year-old Ishal Fatima, who was raped and later died in Jhang, local police announced on...
Funeral prayers held for martyrs of Mi-17 helicopter crash
MUZAFFARABAD: The funeral prayers for the officers and soldiers who lost their lives in the Pakistan Army’s Mi-17 helicopter accident were conducted in Muzaffarabad today....
Commemoration of Santosh Kumar’s 44th death anniversary
WEB DESK: The 44th anniversary of the passing of legendary Pakistani film actor Syed Musa Abbas Raza, popularly known as Santosh Kumar, was observed on...
NA passes bill to repeal PIA corporation act 2026 amid quorum dispute, lawmaker suspension
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly experienced a turbulent session on Thursday, marked by a heated clash over quorum, the suspension of a member, and significant legislative...
Gold price drops by Rs.9720 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.9720 per tola to Rs.432,716 in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the...
Muharram moon likely not visible on June 15, PMD says
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the chances of observing the moon for Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH on June 15 are minimal. According...
Balochistan govt suspends 23 young doctors over strike in Quetta
QUETTA: The Balochistan Health Department has suspended 23 young doctors who participated in an ongoing strike, as the provincial government intensified action to restore normal...
PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi suspended for entire national assembly budget session
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday approved the suspension of PTI lawmaker Iqbal Afridi for the remainder of the budget session after Speaker Sardar Ayaz...