New Zealand take on England in must-win T20 World Cup encounter
COLOMBO: New Zealand national cricket team face a high-stakes battle against England cricket team today in a decisive T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, with...
Fuel prices in Pakistan expected to rise from March 1
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to go up by as much as Rs6.88 per litre starting March 1, 2026. Sources indicated that petrol...
World powers urge calm after Pakistan claims gains in operation Ghazab lil-Haq
ISLAMABAD: Major international players have called for de-escalation after Pakistan reported significant progress in its ongoing military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to...
Punjab CM sanctions Rs70,000 monthly stipend for agriculture interns
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for agriculture graduates selected as interns, in a move designed to attract young talent...
Pakistan’s sovereignty non-negotiable, affirm PM, President
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top political leadership has reiterated that the country’s security and territorial integrity are beyond compromise amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Shehbaz...
Pakistan raises its flag over five additional Afghan border posts in Paktia.
ISLAMABAD: Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified after reports emerged that Pakistani forces assumed control of five additional border posts in Afghanistan’s Paktia...
PAF Launches Strikes on Afghan Targets as Pakistan Responds Forcefully to Unprovoked Taliban Border Attack
Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated sharply overnight as the Pakistan Air Force entered the arena, carrying out precision strikes that destroyed a major Afghan...
72 Afghan Taliban Fighters Killed as Pakistan Launches Decisive Retaliatory Strikes Along Border
Security sources say Pakistan’s security forces carried out a strong retaliatory operation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border following repeated cross-border provocations, killing 72 Afghan Taliban fighters...
Chaman gas cylinder explosion kills 7, injures 25
CHAMAN: A tragic incident in Balochistan’s Chaman resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, including five children, with 25 others sustaining injuries when...
Opposition accepts govt’s proposal for talks amid deadlock over Imran Khan’s eye treatment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP), has agreed to engage in negotiations with the government to break the ongoing political impasse concerning former...
Security forces eliminates ten terrorists in Zhob district
ZHOB: Ten Indian sponsored Khwarij were killed by the security forces in an intelligence based operation in Zhob District of Balochistan. As per detail, ISPR...
T20 World Cup: South Africa edges out West Indies by 9 wickets
WEB DESK: During the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 phase, South Africa emerged victorious over West Indies by a margin of nine wickets. The...
Fire erupts at Karachi’s SITE area textile factory; Firefighters mobilize from throughout the city
KARACHI: A fire has broken out at a textile manufacturing plant in Karachi’s SITE area. Firefighting teams from different parts of the city have been...
Two survivors testify before Judicial Commission probing Gul Plaza blaze
KARACHI: The judicial commission investigating the devastating fire at Gul Plaza recorded testimonies from two shopkeepers who survived the tragedy that claimed multiple lives and...
Section 144 enforced in upper, lower South Waziristan over security threats
S.WAZIRISTAN: Authorities on Thursday imposed Section 144 in parts of Upper and Lower South Waziristan due to escalating security concerns, restricting public movement and commercial...
India’s response to Balochistan incident ‘Reinforces Pakistan’s Position,’ Says FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday stated that India’s reaction to the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan has, in effect, validated Islamabad’s longstanding concerns about...
PM visits Mansehra home of shaheed Lt-Col Shahzada Gul Faraz, announces Daanish School in his honor
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday traveled to Mansehra to express condolences to the family of Lt-Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, who embraced martyrdom during...
Punjab E-Taxi scheme 2026 eligibility, application process & key benefits
LAHORE: In a landmark move toward environmentally friendly transport, Maryam Nawaz Sharif introduced Punjab’s first-ever electric taxi initiative on February 26, 2026. Launched under the...
Punjab govt proposes Rs1.14bn vehicle purchase for ministers, security, inspection teams
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has drawn up a plan to acquire 108 new vehicles costing approximately Rs1.14 billion for ministers, senior officials, VIP security,...
Cop, seven-year-old son martyred in Khyber attack; three brothers abducted in Bannu
PESHAWAR: A police constable and his young son were martyred in a terrorist assault in Khyber District on Thursday, officials confirmed. District Police Officer Waqar...