SC clarifies ownership of bride’s Jewelry, wedding gifts
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that jewelry gifted to a bride during her wedding is her personal and exclusive property, and cannot...
Tragic TikTok trend claims young man’s life in Nawabshah
NAWABSHAH: A young man lost his life in Nawabshah while attempting to shoot a TikTok video, The incident occurred near Amri Pul in the Qazi...
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi affirms commitment to modernizing infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: In a statement in Rawalpindi today, Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi emphasized the government’s dedication to upgrading the nation’s railway network through comprehensive modernization initiatives....
AJK election campaigns gain momentum as candidate nominations reach historic levels
MUZAFFARABAD: The preparations for the upcoming 2026 general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are gaining significant momentum, with election officials reporting an unprecedented surge...
Hormuz Strait traffic declines following Saturday Vessel attack
WEB DESK: Over the weekend, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after a vessel was hit while passing through the waterway on...
July monsoon forecast: Rain, land slides, and urban flooding expected across Pakistan
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has forecasted the arrival of monsoon rains across the country starting from the first week of July, warning of thunderstorms, urban...
Hyderabad govt girls school named among World’s best School
HYDERABAD: A government school in Hyderabad has been named among the world’s top educational institutions. The World’s Best School Prizes, organized by the international education...
Relief operations underway in earthquake-stricken Kangri, Balochistan
QUETTA: In Balochistan’s Musakhel district, emergency relief efforts have been launched in the earthquake-affected regions of Tehsil Kangri to assist residents with healthcare and essential...
Prominent Islamic scholar maulana Syed Salman Hussaini Nadvi passes away
LUKHNOW: Renowned Islamic scholar, author, and orator Maulana Syed Salman Hussaini Nadvi has passed away at the age of 72 in Lucknow. The news of...
Man attempts self-immolation in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Man attempted to set himself on fire, resulting in his wife sustaining serious injuries while lighting the fire. The incident occurred in Officers Colony...
WhatsApp’s upcoming update could transform your interaction with Meta AI
WEB DESK:According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is experimenting with a new ‘Side Chat’ feature designed to enhance how users engage with Meta AI. This feature will...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi petition supreme court for suspension of sentence in £190 million case
RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of PTI, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, has filed a petition with the...
PCB approves new central contract system, budget increases for players
ISLAMABAD: The 84th gathering of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Board of Governors, led by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, took place in Lahore, focusing on financial...
My kids will pray, celebrate all festivals: says Saif Ali Khan
WEB DESK: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has shared his perspective on religion, revealing that he discusses faith openly with his sons, Taimur and Jahangir,...
Punjab govt implements ban on drone operations in public open areas
LAHORE: The Punjab administration has announced a prohibition on flying drones in outdoor public spaces throughout the region. A Punjab Home Department official clarified that...
Iran, Oman discuss future of Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions ease
TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday it had held its first formal discussions with Oman on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz after reaching...
Gul plaza fire declared accidental, six named as suspects
KARACHI: Police have concluded that the deadly Gul Plaza fire, which claimed 72 lives, was the result of an accident caused by negligence, according to...
Pakistan lodges strong protest with Afghan Taliban after Karachi terror attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday formally protested to the Afghan Taliban authorities over the recent terrorist attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi, accusing Afghan nationals...
Gold prices fall in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Monday, June 29, 2026, following losses in the international bullion market as easing geopolitical tensions reduced demand...
Iran targets U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait in retaliation for American strikes
TEHRAN: Iran has carried out missile and drone attacks on U.S. military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for recent American strikes, according to...
President, PM commend security forces for thwarting Karachi terrorist plot
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly lauded the efforts of Pakistan’s security personnel for successfully preventing a heinous terrorist...
Govt to reduce petrol prices as globaly oil prices decline
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said the government is committed to passing on the benefit of declining global oil prices to...
Amjad Hussain will take oath as CM Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday
G.BALTISTAN: Amjad Hussain Advocate will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Chief...
Woman, three children found dead in Okara house
OKARA: Authorities in Okara are investigating the deaths of a woman and her three young children after their bodies were discovered inside a house in...
Karachi Police encounter results in death of two notorious criminals
KARACHI: Authorities confirmed that two dangerous criminals were fatally shot during a police operation in Budhni Goth, according to a police official. SSP Samiullah Soomro...
Pakistan mulling purchase of affordable oil, gas from Iran
TEHRAN: The Pakistani government is actively exploring the possibility of sourcing inexpensive oil and natural gas from Iran, following the easing of tensions between Tehran...
Iran issues stern warning over potential U.S. aggression
TEHRAN: Iran has issued a firm warning that it will take strong measures in response to any future aggression by the United States, accusing Washington...
Three soldiers martyred, three terrorists killed as Karachi Rangers camp attack foiled: ISPR
KARACHI: Three security personnel were martyred while three terrorists were killed after an attempted assault on a Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) camp in Karachi was thwarted...
Heavy gunfire, explosion rock Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar
KARACHI: Authorities rushed to the scene after reports of heavy gunfire and an explosion near Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6 in Karachi on Saturday, police said. According...
Four dead, two hurt in Bannu shooting incident
BANNU: A deadly shooting incident in the Shabri Bharat area of Bannu claimed the lives of four people, including a woman and her two sons,...
Elon Musk’s net worth falls below $1 Trillion after market setback
WEB DESK: The net worth of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has dropped below the $1 trillion mark following a decline in the value of his...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condole with Venezuela over earthquake tragedy
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have conveyed profound sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the...
Tight security in place as 9th Muharram processions held across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of mourners are participating in 9th Muharram processions and gatherings across Pakistan today, as authorities enforce comprehensive security measures to maintain law and...
Pakistan extends support to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, reaffirming its solidarity with the...
Okara policeman accused of raping female worker
OKARA: A police officer serving in Okara has been charged in a rape case after a female labourer accused him of sexually assaulting her and...
Pakistan’s operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq gains international praise
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military operation, Ghazab-Lil-Haq, targeting terrorist groups across the Afghanistan border, has garnered praise from the global community. The prominent American publication, The Diplomat,...
Public holidays declared for Ashura 2026
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced official leave across the province in observance of Ashura for the year 2026. According to a notification...
Faisalabad child homicide: 8-year-old found Dead in neighbor’s home
FAISALABAD: June 24: The police recovered the lifeless body of 8-year-old Shakeel from a neighbor’s bathroom on Wednesday, a day after he went missing from...
Pakistan Army, Rangers sent to Punjab for Muharram Security measures
LAHORE: The federal government has given the green light for the deployment of Pakistan Army and Rangers personnel throughout Punjab, following a request from the...
Oil prices decline further amid optimism over Strait of Hormuz traffic
WEB DESK: Brent crude prices dropped to $76.30 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped to $72.43 per barrel, as oil markets experienced over...
Audit reveals Rs3,177 billion unapproved spending, Rs3,809 billion in unjustified budget requests for FY25
ISLAMABAD: The financial management of the federal government has come under sharp scrutiny after recent audit reports for the fiscal year 2025-26, which cover the...
Six terrorists neutralized in Talash, Lower Dir
LOWER DIR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) along with police forces conducted an intelligence-led operation in the Talash area of Lower Dir district today (Wednesday),...
Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother passes away
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the sad demise of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. In a touching message shared on his...
Libyan military leader, Field Marshal discuss bilateral cooperation
RAWALPINDI: The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff and...
Three specialized groups established for upcoming US-Iran Talks, announces FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday that three dedicated technical panels have been formed in preparation for the second round of negotiations between...
Six Police Personnel, Including Sararogha SHO, Kidnapped in South Waziristan
S.WAZIRSTAN: In a troubling development, unidentified armed militants abducted six police officers, among them the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sararogha Police Station, on Wednesday,...
Pakistan, Iran vow stronger ties as PM Shehbaz, President Pezeshkian address Joint Press Conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting regional peace during a joint press...
FIH Pro League: Pakistan’s incorect flag displayed during India-Pakistan match opening ceremony
WEB DESK: An embarrassing mistake occurred during the opening ceremony of the India-Pakistan match in the FIH Pro League when the International Hockey Federation (FIH)...
Tense exchange between Ayaz Sadiq, Achakzai in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation on Tuesday when Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq sharply responded to Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s...
PTI clears legal hurdle to contest elections with Bat Symbol in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has achieved a significant legal victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The AJK High Court today annulled the Election Commission’s...