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...
Punjab to use fog Cannons in major cities during Muharram to combat heat
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy fog cannons across key districts during Muharram-ul-Haram to help alleviate the intense heat and dusty conditions...
Gold price decline in the Country
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan drop by over Rs.10,000 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the price of gold across...
Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirms willingness to mediate between JAAC, govt
PESHAWAR: JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced on Tuesday that he has agreed to serve as a mediator between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)...
NA approves next fiscal year’s federal budget
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has officially approved the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total expenditure of 18,771 billion rupees. The budget...
Pakistan, Iran commit to strengthening bilateral relations, promoting regional stability
ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Tuesday, emphasizing Iran’s appreciation for Pakistan’s...
Iranian president praises Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional peace
ISLAMABAD: During a recent meeting, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, paid a courtesy visit to Iranian...
Karachi announces traffic arrangements for Muharram processions
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has unveiled the traffic management plan for the city during the observance of Muharram, specifically from the 8th to the...
Main suspect confesses in Sargodha child murder case
SARGODHA: A significant development has taken place in the tragic kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Muntaha Zahra within Sargodha’s jurisdiction, as the primary suspect, Muhammad...
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....