PPP supports PML-N’s budget, postponement under consideration after key Islamabad meeting
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party has signaled its backing to the federal government led by PML-N for the passage of the upcoming budget, according to...
PM urges calm amid escalating violence in the Middle East
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of restraint as violence in the Middle East intensifies. He described the recent increase in hostilities...
Major surgery anticipated for Acid Attack victim Dr. Mahnoor
QUETTA: Dr. Mahnoor Nasir, the female physician who was attacked with acid in Quetta, is expected to undergo extensive reconstructive surgery in the coming hours...
Man who aided Quetta Doctor after acid attack to receive civil honor
QUETTA: Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti praised Abdul Razzaq Tarakai as a “valuable member of society” for his quick response in assisting a female doctor after...
Punjab to launch large-scale electric bike initiative
LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to roll out a significant new program aimed at reducing environmental pollution and increasing access to electric bikes for...
Pakistan condemns British MPs’ comments on AJK
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson on Monday strongly dismissed the “baseless and uninformed” comments made by certain British Members of Parliament and members...
Punjab’s FY2026-27 budget proposed at Rs5.13 trillion
LAHORE: The Punjab government has outlined its budget plan for the upcoming financial year 2026-27, with a total proposed expenditure of approximately Rs5.131 trillion. According...
Pakistan to host two major tennis tournaments in 2026, marking a historic moment
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for Pakistani sports, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced on Monday that the country will host two consecutive ITF W15,000...
Iran ceases military actions against Israel following first exchange of fire since ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Monday that it would halt its recent military operations targeting Israel after the initial exchange of fire since a fragile ceasefire...
BISP to introduce digital wallet payments from July, says Rubina Khalid
ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Rubina Khalid has announced that beneficiaries will begin receiving financial assistance through digital wallets starting in July, aiming...
Court defers anmol Pinky drug cases over delay in challan submission
KARACHI: Proceedings in two narcotics cases against alleged cocaine dealer Anmol, also known as Pinky, were postponed after the investigating officer failed to submit the...
PPP pushes for 50% salary, pension increase ahead of budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has urged the federal government to introduce a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for public sector...
PM Shehbaz visits Chaudhry Nisar, offers condolences over family bereavement
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on senior political leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan at his residence in Islamabad to express sympathy over the...
Govt taking steps to modernise nursing sector: Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services, saying that ensuring quality medical facilities for citizens...
Iran warns of strong response over ceasefire violations, accuses US of backing Israel
TEHRAN: Iran has alleged that the United States is supporting Israel’s actions in the region, warning that any continued breach of ceasefire agreements could trigger...
Four security personnel martyred in Rawalakot clash, dozens injured
RAWALAKOT: Four members of law enforcement agencies were martyred and more than 20 security officials injured after armed activists linked to the banned Jammu Kashmir...
PSX slides as oil surge, Middle East conflict weigh on investor confidence
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices,...
PM Shehbaz hails peaceful GB elections, congratulates winning parties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised the people of Gilgit-Baltistan for their active participation in the recently held general elections, describing the polling...
PPP leads GB polls, Bilawal set to form GB govt
G.BALTISTAN: Gilgit-Baltistan’s 2026 general elections have produced a fragmented mandate, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) securing the highest number of seats but falling short...
Gilgit-Baltistan EC mandates presiding officers to distribute form 45 to polling agents
SKARDU: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Election Commission (EC) has issued a directive requiring all presiding officers in the region to provide polling agents with a copy...
Suthra Punjab vehicle burns in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A vehicle operated under the Suthra Punjab initiative caught fire on Waris Khan Murree Road in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Emergency rescue teams responded promptly...
Quetta female doctor attacked with acid, now in ‘Stable Condition’
QUETTA: A female doctor who was targeted in an acid attack at a Quetta hospital is currently in stable health and receiving treatment at a...
Remembering Munawar Sultana: 31st death anniversary observed
LAHORE: Today marks the 31st anniversary of the passing of Munawar Sultana, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated singers. Born in Ludhiana in 1925, she migrated...
Polling ends, vote counting underway for Gilgit-Baltistan 2026 elections
G.BALTISTAN: Polling in Gilgit-Baltistan wrapped up smoothly, with no reports of disturbances, as security remained tight throughout the process. Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan...
Pakistan’s proposed solar wheeling policy: A step toward cheaper, more flexible electricity use
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reportedly working on a new Solar Wheeling Policy (also called an Energy Wheeling Policy) designed to reshape how electricity is...
Chemical industry can play pivotal role in economic growth: Ahsan
LAHORE: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal says the chemical industry can play a pivotal role in economic growth, export promotion, industrial...
Child tortured by Shopkeeper over theft allegation in Jahanian
JAHANIAN: In Jahanian, a shopkeeper allegedly subjected a 10-year-old boy to severe abuse after accusing him of stealing cigarettes. Reports indicate that the child was...
PML-N, PPP supporters clash at GB election polling station
G.BALTISTAN: Tensions flared during the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections on Sunday when supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) got...
Naqvi arrives in Tehran with special message for Iran’s Supreme Leader
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi travelled to Tehran on Saturday carrying a special message from Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership for Iran’s Supreme...
President, PM call for stronger food safety measures on World Food Safety Day
ISLAMABAD: Marking World Food Safety Day on June 7, President Asif Ali Zardari urged government institutions, businesses and consumers to work together in promoting safe...
GB election commission rejects rumours of candidate Riyaz Akbar’s disqualification
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission (GBEC) has dismissed as false a notification being circulated online that claims election candidate Riyaz Akbar has been disqualified. According...
Govt eyes Rs1.727 trillion petroleum levy target for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: If approved, the new target would exceed the current fiscal year’s goal by approximately Rs292 billion and stand about Rs157 billion higher than the...
AJK SC affirms constitutional status of refugee seats
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court has ruled that the 12 seats reserved for refugees in the Legislative Assembly are constitutionally protected...
Polling underways for Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections under tight security
GILGIT: Voting is underway across Gilgit-Baltistan for the election of 24 seats in the regional assembly, with over 400 candidates contesting. Polling commenced at 8:00am...
AJK needs constructive solutions, not endless confrontation
A.J.KASMIRE: The ongoing debate surrounding JAAC’s planned protest has shifted attention away from an important reality: meaningful engagement is already underway. A high-powered delegation representing...
Karachi man granted two-day police remand in wife’s murder case
KARACHI: Karachi court has ordered a 63-year-old man to remain in police custody for two days after being accused of killing his wife with an...
Four workers succumb to toxic gas during sewer cleaning in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: Four workers lost their lives after being exposed to hazardous gases while cleaning a sewer line in the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management...
PTA warns public against unauthorized use of mobile SIMs, security risks
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cautionary notice urging citizens to promptly deactivate any mobile SIM cards registered in their name that...
Pakistan extends Invitation to Saudi business council for infrastructure investments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited the Saudi Business Council to participate in its rapidly growing infrastructure sector. The invitation was conveyed by Minister for Communications Abdul...
President, Prime Minister praise security forces for successful operation in Panjgur
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his appreciation to the security personnel for their effective operation against Fitna al-Hindustan in Panjgur. In a statement, he...
NEPRA announces Rs1.98 per unit reduction in electricity rates for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a decrease of Rs1.98 per kilowatt-hour in electricity charges as part of the quarterly adjustment...
PTI considers resigning from assemblies amid declining political space
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan has indicated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is contemplating stepping back from legislative assemblies due to what he described...
Islamabad to have elected Chief Minister in major governance overhaul
ISLAMABAD: The government has unveiled an extensive reform plan aimed at overhauling the governance structure of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The blueprint, spanning 138...
Govt introduces fix tax for small shop owners
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that economy performed well in the current fiscal year despite tension in the Middle East. As per detail,...
Gold price decrease by Rs.1469 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.1469 per tola in Pakistan. Data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed that...
AJK general elections scheduled for July 27
AJ.KASHMIR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced that general elections for the Legislative Assembly will be held on July...
Six militants killed in intelligence-led operation in Panjgur, says ISPR
PANJGUR: Pakistan’s security forces eliminated six suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services...
Momina Iqbal harassment case: Punjab MPA Saqib Khan granted interim bail
LAHORE: Court has granted interim bail to Punjab Assembly member Saqib Khan Chadhar in connection with the harassment case involving actress Momina Iqbal. The relief...
JEC tower surpasses 100 floors as race to build the World’s tallest skyscraper continues
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious JEC Tower has achieved a major construction milestone, rising beyond 100 storeys and moving closer to its goal of becoming the...
Petrol prices reach Rs. 500 in several districts of Balochistan
QUETTA: The price of petrol has soared to Rs. 500 per liter in multiple districts of Balochistan, leading to widespread disruptions in fuel availability. Many...