Goods transporters reject fuel price hike, warn of nationwide wheel-jam strike
KARACHI: The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) has strongly opposed the government’s latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, warning that it will call a...
Dar pledges continued support for Balochistan’s progress
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to address the issues confronting the people of...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered an increase on Saturday, July 18, following an upward trend in the international bullion market. The rise came as...
Iranian Interior Minister set for Pakistan visit to boost security, trade cooperation
TEHRAN: Iran’s Interior Minister, Dr. Eskandar Momeni, is expected to arrive in Pakistan within the next two days for official talks aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Man held after gunfire reported near Atta Tarar’s vehicle in Lahore
LAHORE: Police have arrested a man accused of opening fire near the vehicle of Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar in Lahore’s Defence A neighbourhood late...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after American troops killed in Jordan
WASHINGTON: The United States carried out another round of airstrikes on Iran late Saturday, saying the operation was intended to weaken Tehran’s military capabilities and...
Kuwait, Bahrain repel fresh Iranian drone and missile attacks
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait and Bahrain said on Sunday that their air defence systems successfully intercepted Iranian missiles and drones as Tehran expanded its retaliatory military...
AJK police chief rules out dialogue with violent anti-state groups
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police Liaqat Ali Malik has dismissed the possibility of holding talks with groups he accused of...
Met office warns of heavy rains, river flooding from July 20
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has warned of possible high flooding in the Chenab and Jhelum rivers as widespread heavy rainfall is expected across...
Operations against Fitna al-Khawarij will be carried out to logical end: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Bannu and its...
KP Chief Minister declares tax abolition in merged districts, Malakand
PESHAWAR: In a significant development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi announced the removal of all provincial taxes levied in the merged districts (formerly...
Punjab govt approves plan for Maryam Nawaz sports city in Lahore
LAHORE: The Punjab provincial government has given the green light for the development of Maryam Nawaz Sports City in Lahore, including approval of its feasibility...
Google to provide 350,000 career certificates to Pakistani students to boost digital skills
WEB DESK: In a significant move to enhance digital literacy, Google has announced the distribution of 350,000 Google Career Certificates to students across Pakistan. This...
Gunfire Attack targets former Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas’ convoy
MUZAFFARABAD: Gunfire was reported targeting the convoy of former Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas in Tain Dhelkoat. According to the Deputy Inspector General...
Pakistan, China forge $440 million pharmaceutical partnership
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan and China have formalized multiple agreements totaling $440 million in the pharmaceutical sector. The deals were sealed during a...
AJK polling staff to vote early on July 20 ahead of general elections
A.J.KASHMIR: Government employees assigned to election duties for Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) upcoming general elections will cast their votes on July 20 through a...
Gold Prices decline sharply in Pakistan as global rates weaken
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline on Friday, reflecting a downward trend in the international bullion market. According to the All Pakistan...
US closes Peshawar Consulate, KP diplomatic affairs shift to Islamabad
PESHAWAR: The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar has officially ceased operations, with responsibility for diplomatic engagement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) now transferred to the Khyber...
Malir river bridge to be shut for two days due to construction work
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has announced a temporary two-day closure of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway to facilitate ongoing construction linked...
Iran reports 38 dead, over 400 injured as fighting with US escalates
TEHRAN: Iran’s Health Ministry says at least 38 people have been killed and more than 400 injured since hostilities with the United States intensified on...
CPPA seeks Rs1.20 per unit increase in electricity tariff under June fuel cost adjustment
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan could see a further rise in power bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power...
Petrol, Diesel prices expected to increase in next fuel price review
ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in fuel prices as the government is expected to revise petroleum rates upward in the upcoming fortnightly...
Pakistan security forces eliminate 24 militants in Bannu intelligence operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces carried out a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Bannu and nearby areas over the past 24 hours, killing 24 militants,...
EU GSP: Report highlights Pakistan’s strong progress, trade gains, reform momentum
WEB DESK: The European Union’s latest GSP+ monitoring report presents Pakistan as a key economic partner, acknowledging sustained progress in trade, governance, human rights, labour...
Canada grants residency to Pakistani doctors within two weeks
WEB DESK: In a move to bolster its healthcare workforce and tackle nationwide doctor shortages, Canada has introduced new immigration policies that simplify the process...
UK signals potential visa restrictions as Pakistan denies responsibility for Rochdale Convict
LONDON/ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has hinted at the possibility of imposing visa sanctions on Pakistan amid mounting tensions over the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the...
Vance claims some in Israeli government tried to influence US opinion on Iran deal
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has accused elements within the Israeli government of attempting to sway American public opinion against a recent agreement aimed...
FBR introduces simplified tax relief initiative for small shopkeeper
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new tax relief scheme aimed at easing compliance for small retail businesses. The initiative...
Pakistan govt clarifies petrol supply concerns
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has reassured the public that the country’s petrol reserves are sufficient to fulfill current demand, as discussed in the recent National...
Balochistan: 91 militants neutralized in operation Shaban
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan have eliminated three additional militants as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban, a joint effort involving the Pakistan Army, FC...
Failures of Modi govt’s policies result in major challenges for India
WEB DESK: The Modi administration’s ineffective policies have caused significant setbacks across India’s defense, diplomatic, and economic sectors. As reported by Hindustan Times, U.S. senators...
Sindh initiates crackdown on Wheat hoarders, reclaims 150,000 tons of grain: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced on Thursday that the provincial government has seized 150,000...
CM Punjab launches electric bus service in five Punjab cities, plans to expand fleet to 5,000 buses
LAHORE: Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has inaugurated the new Green Electric Bus Service in five key cities—Layyah, Chiniot, Sialkot, Okara, and Murree. At a...
Naqvi visits Boeing Headquarters in Washington to negotiate purchase of 16 aircraft for PIA
WASHINGTON: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Boeing’s headquarters in Washington, accompanied by a delegation representing PIA’s new management,. During the visit, Naqvi held...
Larkana: 16 Notorious bandits surrender to authorities
LARKANA: Authorities announced on Thursday that a significant number of wanted bandits, including members of the feared Dahani gang, have surrendered to law enforcement. The...
DPM arrives in Shanghai for landmark two-day official visit to China
SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Shanghai for a important two-day official visit to China, accompanied by a delegation. During his stay,...
NCCIA dismantles illegal network trading mobile users’ sensitive data
ISLAMABAD: A joint operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has led to the exposure of an...
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar leaves for China to attend global AI conference
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for Shanghai, China, on a two-day official visit to strengthen Pakistan’s engagement in...
PML-N poised for decisive victory in AJK polls, says Amir Muqam
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam has voiced optimism about the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s prospects in the upcoming Azad Jammu and...
Gold prices edge higher in Pakistan as per-tola rate climbs by Rs400
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a modest increase in Pakistan’s local bullion market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs400 per tola...
Man files Rs178.7 million compensation claim over eye injury in BRT Red Line accident
KARACHI: A Karachi resident has approached a court seeking Rs178.7 million in compensation after allegedly losing an eye in an accident linked to the ongoing...
Six family members killed in Peshawar house fire
PESHAWAR: Six members of the same family lost their lives after a fire broke out inside a house in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar,...
US carries out fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates against American bases
WEB DESK: The United States launched a new round of military strikes on Iran on Wednesday, targeting missile facilities, air defence systems, command centres and...
Bangladesh launches major crackdown on Sheikh Hasina’s assets
DHAKA: Authorities in Bangladesh have announced the seizure of assets totaling approximately 760 billion taka (around $6.2 billion) linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,...
PSMA appeals for approval to export an additional 600,000 tonnes of sugar
KARACHI: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has renewed its call for the federal government to permit the export of an extra 600,000 metric tonnes...
Three more terrorists eliminated by security forces in Balochistan
BALOCHISTAN: Security forces have neutralized three additional terrorists in Balochistan as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban, a joint effort by the Pakistan Army, Frontier...
Karachi police arrest three suspects in young doctor’s robbery, murder case
KARACHI: Karachi police have apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in the deadly shooting of a young doctor during a robbery near Teen Talwar...
Scheme approved to provide cars to Punjab Judicial Officers at discounted prices
LAHORE: The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court has approved a scheme to provide official vehicles to judicial officers in Punjab at subsidized rates. According...
No entry to Pakistan for passengers with expired Nicop under new travel regulations, Airlines told
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has clarified that individuals traveling on foreign passports will still be permitted entry into Pakistan if they hold a valid National...
Hindu extremist leader threatens to kill Aamir Khan, offers Rs.50 million reward
WEB DESK: Hindu extremist leader Jagd Guru Paramhans Acharya has announced a reward of 50 million rupees for the assassination of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan....