Pinki’s medical checkup at Karachi Jail declared satisfactory
KARACHI: Anmol, also known as Pinki, who was arrested in a drug case, underwent a medical check-up at Karachi Central Jail, which was deemed satisfactory...
Earthquake shakes Islamabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, and several other cities
LAHORE: Several cities across Punjab, including the federal capital Islamabad, experienced tremors on Tuesday. Apart from Islamabad, residents in Lahore, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Okara,...
Opposition parties reject Trump’s Abraham Accords proposal, call for parliamentary transparency
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition comprising Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s recent call for Muslim-majority...
Prince Rahim Aga Khan departs Pakistan after seven-day visit
ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, has bid farewell to Pakistan following the completion of his week-long...
Two cousins killed in car accident in Azad Kashmir
WEB DESK: Last night, a tragic car accident near the Sai Bagh petrol station in Hattian Bala, Azad Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of two...
First election-related fraud case filed ahead of Gilgit-Baltistan general elections 2026
G. BALTISTAN: Gilgit-Baltistan police have filed the initial case of suspected election fraud ahead of the 2026 general elections, after authorities discovered counterfeit ballot papers...
Gold price decrease by Rs.2400 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold dropped by Rs.2400 per tola in Pakistan The All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association has reported that the price...
Eid-ul-Adha anticipated to boost Pakistan’s economy by over Rs 1 trillion in 2026
KARACHI: Eid-ul-Adha is projected to be a key catalyst for Pakistan’s economic growth, with total commercial activity expected to reach between Rs 1,000 billion and...
Hajj sermon calls for muslim solidarity, opposes political divisions
MAKKAH / ARAFAT: Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaify, the Imam of Masjid al-Nabawi and the leader of the Hajj pilgrimage, delivered a powerful message on Tuesday, urging...
Saudi Arabia introduces drone-based medical delivery during Hajj
MINA: In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has approved the deployment of drone technology to deliver medicines and medical supplies during the Hajj pilgrimage, signifying...
US conducts new strikes on Iran amid ongoing negotiations, rising tensions
WASHINGTON: The United States launched targeted strikes against missile installation sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran on Monday, according to US...
Pakistan emerging as key diplomatic bridge in regional affair
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is increasingly being recognized on the international stage for its growing diplomatic influence, particularly during periods of heightened tension between the United States...
Bangladesh to reinstate ‘Except Israel’ clause on Passports
DHAKA: Once again, history appears to be repeating itself as the Bangladeshi government, known for its pro-Pakistan stance, has taken a significant step to reintroduce...
Murtaza Wahab says all Eidul Azha cleanliness arrangements finalized in Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab announced that all necessary arrangements have been completed to ensure cleanliness across the city during Eidul Azha. He chaired...
Sindh Govt to launch anti-rabies campaign across Sindh
KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to launch an anti-rabies campaign across the province. The decision was taken in a meeting,...
177 Pakistanis deported from Libya, sent back home via special flight
ISLAMABAD: Authorities announced the repatriation of 177 Pakistanis who had illegally entered Libya while attempting to travel to Europe. The individuals were released from Benghazi...
Karachi Mayor launches new water supply project for Gulshan Hadeed
KARACHI: Karachi’s Mayor Murtaza Wahab officially inaugurated a 5 MGD (million gallons per day) water supply scheme for Gulshan Hadeed in District Malir on Monday....
Punjab CM orders stringent checks at bus terminals before Eid-ul-Azha
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has issued directives to Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers to intensify scrutiny at bus terminals and on...
Sahil Adeem seeks protective bail from Islamabad High Court
ISLAMABAD: Social media influencer and scholar Sahil Adeem has filed an application with the Islamabad High Court (IHC), requesting protective bail amid concerns over his...
Shehbaz Sharif forms seven-member panel to finalize budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a seven-member special committee, led by the Finance Minister, to oversee the preparation and recommendation process for the...
Eid-ul-Azha preparations in full swing across country
ISLAMABAD: As Eid-ul-Azha is around the corner, preparations to celebrate the festive event have reached its zenith with full momentum of sale and purchase at...
Fan Faints Outside Amitabh Bachchan’s Mumbai Residence Amid Heatwave
MUMBAI: A fan waiting for a glimpse of veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan reportedly fainted outside his residence “Jalsa” after standing for several hours in...
Linux 7.2 drops legacy double talk PC ISA speech synth support
WEB DESK: Linux would ideally support every piece of technology ever created indefinitely. The challenge, however, is that maintaining this extensive code is resource-intensive, and...
US media highlights Asim Munir’s key role in Iran–US mediation
RAWALPINDI: US media report has highlighted what it describes as a possible diplomatic role by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,...
Rubio says Iran deal still possible as talks continue on Monday
WEB DESK: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that a potential agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could still be...
16 killed, seven injured in deadly Swat expressway collision
SWAT: At least 16 people lost their lives and seven others were injured in a tragic road accident on the Swat Expressway on Monday after...
Massive increase in Gold price
KARACHI: Gold prices surged across Pakistan on Monday, with the price of per tola gold increasing by Rs4,000 amid a rise in international bullion markets....
PSX surges as falling oil prices boost hopes of US-Iran peace deal
KARACHI: Stocks rallied on Monday as falling global oil prices and renewed optimism over a possible US-Iran peace agreement lifted investor confidence, while positive IMF-related...
Anmol Pinky Case: Questions raised over ‘Contradictions’ in police investigation
KARACHI: Concerns have surfaced regarding the police investigation into cases involving alleged narcotics suspect Anmol alias Pinky, after court documents highlighted several inconsistencies and possible...
Pakistan played key role in US-Iran mediation: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that Pakistan had played a sincere and constructive role in easing tensions between the United States and...
SC rules wife’s consent mandatory for Khula
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that khula cannot be granted without the wife’s explicit, informed, and voluntary consent, in a landmark judgment...
Deadly blast targets Quetta shuttle train near Pishin
QUETTA: A terrorist attack struck a passenger shuttle train near the Pishin area of Quetta, causing panic among civilians and disrupting public transport in the...
Bilawal inaugurates Karachi’s landmark Shahrah-e-Bhutto expressway
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday officially inaugurated the 39-kilometre Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway, marking a major infrastructure development for Karachi. He...
Pakistan’s petroleum import bill hits record peak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum import bill has surged to an all-time high, reaching $2.27 billion in April 2026, as global oil prices climbed sharply. In comparison,...
Zafar Baloch wins PP-83 by-poll, Punjab CM extends congratulations
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has extended congratulations to Sardar Zafar Abbas Baloch over his success in the by-election from PP-83 Khushab. In her...
President signs important bills, government summaries
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval to several key government bills and official summaries, including major legislative and administrative measures. Among them...
Karachi’s new 39km Shahrah-e-Bhutto to be inaugurated by Bilawal today
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to formally inaugurate the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project in Karachi today, marking the opening of a major...
Punjab to establish Kulsoom Nawaz cancer hospital in DG Khan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved plans to establish a modern cancer hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan to improve healthcare services for people living in...
US-Iran talks show progress despite deep divide on Nuclear, Hormuz issues
WEB DESK: While talks to end the war have appeared to make little progress in the six weeks since a fragile ceasefire took effect, a...
OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 28% for May
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by up to 28% for May, according to a...
Private college principal succumbs to gunshot injuries in Muzaffarabad
MUZAFFARABAD: A private college principal who was seriously wounded in a shooting outside his educational institution in Muzaffarabad has died during treatment, police confirmed on...
PM Shehbaz to visit China for high-level talks from May 23–26
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on an official four-day visit to China from May 23 to 26 at the invitation of...
Iran conflict forces esports World Cup 2026 move to Paris
PARIS: Organisers of the Esports World Cup have confirmed that the 2026 tournament will take place in Paris rather than Riyadh, citing regional instability linked...
UAE rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz claims, calls them ‘Pipe Dreams’
ABU DHABI: UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash criticized Tehran’s position in a statement posted on X, saying Iran was attempting to create “a new reality”...
Narendra Modi declines questions from Norwegian press during Oslo visit
WEB DESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided responding to questions from the media during his visit to Oslo, where he met Norwegian Prime Minister...
Clashes between Khawarij factions in Kurram result in 18 fatalities
KURRAM: Fierce fighting between two rival Khawarij factions in Central Kurram has claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals, with several others reported missing....
IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s solar energy policy
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced significant reservations regarding Pakistan’s current solar energy policy. Under the new policy, a distinction has been made...
NA felicitates China on 75 years of diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today adopted a resolution conveying warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the completion of 75 years of...
Gold price decrease sharply by Rs6800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices declined on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in line with a downward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty....
Xi calls for Middle East ceasefire during talks with Putin in Beijing
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has renewed his call for an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, saying the region is at a...