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....
Motorway police officer Javed Shinwari killed in accidental hit by dumper Truck near Kamra
ATTOCK: A sub-inspector of the National Highways and Motorway Police lost his life on Wednesday after being struck by a dumper truck while on duty...
Mass fish death in Rawal Dam due to alleged poisoning
WEB DESK: Once again, Rawal Dam in Rawalpindi has witnessed a significant die-off of fish. Sources report that numerous dead fish have surfaced on the...
AJK govt pledges to maintain law, order, and normalcy
A.J.KASHMIR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has reaffirmed its dedication to upholding law and order, safeguarding citizens’ lives and property, and restoring a...
Gold prices decline in Pakistan amid global market fluctuations
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan experienced a downward trend, reflecting a dip in global bullion prices as investors navigate geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...
Iran reports over 30 civilian, 7 military fatalities in US airstrikes
TEHRAN: Iran claims that recent US airstrikes have resulted in over 30 civilian deaths and seven military personnel killed in southern Iran. Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani...
Bilawal emphasizes that ‘Armed Forces are our red line’; calls for a high-level inquiry into AJK unrest
A.J.KASHMIR: The PPP leader, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on Wednesday, stressed that constitutional reforms cannot be achieved through protests or force, asserting that the armed forces are...
Iranian Revolutionary Guards declare Hormuz Strait will stay shut until U.S. ceases ‘Aggressive Actions’
TEHRAN: The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States halts what they describe as...
PM reiterates Pakistan’s dedication to collaborating with the UN
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to collaborate closely with the United Nations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs...
Positive update for Pakistanis seeking new gas connections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is expected to lift the ban on issuing new domestic LNG connections by September, contingent upon an improvement in supply following...
Oil Prices rise amid escalating Middle East tensions
WEB DESK: Brent crude surged to $85.72, while WTI approached $80 on Wednesday, as fears grew over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating...
Petrol pump owners reject proposal for daily fuel price changes
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed plan to revise fuel prices on a daily basis. In...
Court issues summons to Fazlur Rehman over remarks criticizing national security agencies
GUJRANWALA: A local judicial authority has officially summoned Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), to appear before the court on July 28 in...
DPM highlights importance of peaceful settlement of international disputes
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of resolving international conflicts peacefully by diligently implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions to promote lasting...
Karachi expected to experience below-average monsoon rains, no heavy rain predicted
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that Karachi will see below-normal monsoon rainfall this year, with no significant heavy rain spells anticipated. According...
Punjab govt proposes ban on social media access for children under 16
LAHORE: In a move to bolster online safety for minors, the Punjab Assembly has introduced a resolution advocating for restrictions on social media usage by...
Turkish-Pakistani relations strengthened as CDF Munir meets Top Turkish leaders in Ankara
ANKARA: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, engaged in high-level discussions with Turkish President...
AJK security operations leave one martyr, Injure 11 personnel in separate attacks
A.J.KASHMIR: In a series of violent incidents in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, one security officer lost his life and at least eleven others were wounded...
Pakistan strongly condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a firm condemnation of the recent attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which took place last night. In a statement...
Woman allegedly pays Rs.7 lakh to kill mother in Jaipur
JAIPUR: A tragic road incident in Jaipur is now being investigated as a suspected contract killing. Authorities have detained seven individuals, including the victim’s daughter,...
Wali Murder Case: main accused admits crime in court
KARACHI: Hamza, the primary suspect in the tragic case of six-year-old Wali’s assault and killing, has confessed to his involvement during a court hearing before...
Warning: new android malware can empty your bank account
KARACHI: If you own an Android smartphone, it’s crucial to stay vigilant now. Cybersecurity experts have identified a dangerous new malware called RedHook that can...
Karachi Rangers Camp Attack: Mastermind Qari Bashir detained
KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) announced that they have apprehended all individuals and facilitators connected to the recent assault on the Karachi Rangers camp....
Saima Akram Chaudhry criticises Nadia Khan over drama review remarks
WEB DESK: Pakistani writer Saima Akram Chaudhry has expressed strong criticism of actress and television host Nadia Khan following her comments about a scene from...
PHF enforces strict fitness standards for Hockey World Cup squad selection
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has introduced a stringent fitness policy ahead of the upcoming Hockey World Cup, emphasizing that only players meeting the...
Petition filed in Gujranwala seeking case against JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman
GUJRANWALA: A petition has been submitted to a sessions court in Gujranwala seeking the registration of a criminal case against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana...
Oil prices climb as shipping through Strait of Hormuz declines amid regional tensions
WEB DESK: Global oil prices moved higher after commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply in the wake of recent attacks on...
FBI Director Kash Patel, Interior Minister Naqvi discuss expanding Pakistan-US security cooperation
WASHINGTON: US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, where the...
Rangers official martyred, another injured in attack near Rawalakot bus terminal
RAWALAKOT: A Rangers official was martyred and another wounded after security personnel responding to reports of gunfire came under attack near the Matial Maira bus...
Funeral prayers in absentia held for missing K2 Airways first officer Faisal Jatoi
WEB DESK: Funeral prayers in absentia were offered for K2 Airways First Officer Faisal Jatoi, who remains missing after the airline’s cargo aircraft crashed into...
Operation Shaban: Security forces eliminate 83 terrorists in ongoing Balochistan offensive
QUETTA: Pakistan’s security forces have killed four more suspected terrorists during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, bringing the total number of militants eliminated in...
CTD arrests entire network behind Karachi rangers camp attack
KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has announced that it has arrested all individuals allegedly involved in facilitating and carrying out the attack on the...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz calls on the Muslim World to promote gender equality, women’s rights
ISLAMABAD: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, urged the global Muslim community to collaborate in creating equal opportunities for women and girls, emphasizing...
CDF Asim Munir commence Two-Day official visit to Turkey: State Media
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has arrived in Turkey on a two-day official visit,...
117 terrorists killed in Balochistan since July 5, say security officials
QUETTA: Since July 5, security forces have eliminated at least 117 terrorists across Balochistan, according to authorities. The joint operation, named Operation Shaban, involving...
Floodwaters cause devastation in Diamer, destroying homes, bridges, and water channels
DIAMER: Last night, flash floods in various valleys of Diamer caused widespread destruction. According to local police, the floods destroyed numerous homes, trees, crops, connecting...
PM Shehbaz Sharif condoles Qatari Amir on Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Passing
DOHA: In a significant diplomatic visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif traveled to Doha today to personally express Pakistan’s condolences to the leadership and people of...
Punjab Assembly forms first-ever Parliamentary Judicial Committee
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has formed the first-ever Parliamentary Judicial Committee to hear and investigate matters related to parliamentary privilege under the Punjab Assembly Privileges...
Kashmir martyrs remembered: President, PM, and Interior Minister honor sacrifices of 1931
ISLAMABAD: In observance of Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir, Pakistan’s top leaders paid heartfelt tribute to the 22 Kashmiris who lost their lives resisting Dogra forces’ firing in Srinagar...
Karachi: Robbery at clifton bank claims young doctor’s life; Rs. 25 lakh stolen in gunfire exchange
KARACHI: A young man was killed in a gunfire exchange outside a bank in Clifton, Karachi, during a robbery. The assailants managed to escape with...
US Executes fresh attacks on Iran under Presidential directive: CENTCOM
WASHINGTON: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that a new series of attacks against Iran has been initiated. These actions were carried out...
Gold rate decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs. 3800 per tola to Rs 429,736 According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price...
NED admission test highlights concerns over Sindh Boards’ academic standards
KARACHI: The latest admission test results announced by the NED University of Engineering and Technology have raised fresh concerns about the quality and reliability of...
PM Shehbaz reaches Doha to offer condolences on passing of former Qatari Emir
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Monday for a one-day visit to express Pakistan’s condolences following the death of former Emir Sheikh...