Sindh makes Sanatan Dharma education mandatory for Hindu Students in primary schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that the study of Sanatan Dharma will now be a compulsory part of the curriculum for Hindu students enrolled...
Risk of cancer mortality increases with each hour of continuous sitting, new study finds
WEB DESK: A recent study published in *PLOS Medicine* reveals that every additional hour of uninterrupted sitting during the day raises an individual’s risk of...
Emraan Hashmi shares fond memories of his Pakistan visit ahead of ‘Awarapan 2’
WEB DESK: Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi recently reminisced about the warm reception he received during his visit to Pakistan, recalling it as a truly special...
President Zardari to travel Kyrgyzstan from July 6 to 9
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to visit Kyrgyzstan on an official trip from July 6 to July 9. The visit is at the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir attends funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated in the funeral rites of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at the invitation of Iranian President...
Lahore kidnapping, sexual assault probe enters new phase
LAHORE: The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of two foreign women in Lahore has taken an unexpected turn, as authorities explore a...
Lahore SHO relieved of duties following complaint by judicial officer
LAHORE: Station House Officer (SHO) Faryad Ashraf of Lahore’s Defence C Police Station has been removed from his position with immediate effect after a complaint...
President, PM express grief over victims of deadly Zhob–Sherani bus crash
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the tragic passenger bus accident...
Pakistan optimistic about further progress in US-Iran negotiations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced optimism that ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran will achieve further breakthroughs in the coming days as diplomatic efforts...
Religious scholar Nasir Madni hospitalised after collapsing during friday sermon
KHANEWAL: Religious scholar Nasir Madni was rushed to Nishtar Hospital after he collapsed and lost consciousness while delivering a Friday (Jumma) sermon in Jahanian, Khanewal...
Fire guts 10 shops in three-storey plaza in Gujrat
GUJRAT: A major fire erupted at a three-storey commercial plaza in the Muslim Bazaar area of Gujrat on Friday, destroying 10 of the building’s 12...
PM Shehbaz directs nationwide ban on substandard syringes to combat infectious diseases
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a nationwide ban on the production and use of substandard syringes as part of efforts to curb the...
FIR lodged over alleged abduction, assault of two foreign women in Lahore
LAHORE: Police in Lahore have registered a case against five suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar, over the alleged abduction, extortion and sexual assault of two...
40 Killed, eight injured as passenger bus falls into ravine in Zhob
ZHOB: At least 40 people, including women and children, lost their lives and eight others were injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Iran to attend funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on a one-day official visit to attend the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The...
Major rise in gold price
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.12,200 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of...
Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
TEHRAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Thursday to participate in the funeral ceremony of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...
FIA seizes 580kg of human placentas bound for anti-aging injections at Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced the confiscation of nearly 580 kilograms of human placentas at an airport, linked to an alleged organ smuggling...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices rebounded sharply across Pakistan on Thursday, July 2, following a strong rise in international bullion rates, reversing the recent declining trend. According...
PCB, Saudi Cricket Federation ink MoU to build international cricket stadium in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation (SACF) have entered into a landmark partnership to establish a world-class cricket stadium...
Police term Lahore tuition centre roof collapse ‘Criminal Negligence’, arrest suspects
LAHORE: Punjab police have launched a formal investigation into the deadly roof collapse at a tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area, describing the incident as...
PM Shehbaz to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Iran, then visit Turkiye
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran on Friday to participate in the funeral prayers of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...
Woman killed, husband, three children injured in Karachi truck crash
KARACHI: A woman lost her life while her husband and three children were injured after a speeding truck rammed into their motorcycle near Al Asif...
Lahore police rescue two foreign women from Defence
LAHORE: Police rescued two foreign women who were allegedly being held against their will during a raid in Lahore’s Defence-C area, arresting four suspects in...
UN must blacklist global terror threat BLA
ISLAMABAD: BLA does not truly represent Balochistan; instead, it leverages the region’s struggles for its own agenda, , Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri. Originating from Balochistan,...
Chef Rahat Ali leaves behind a lasting culinary legacy
KARACHI: Pakistan’s celebrated culinary personality, Chef Rahat Ali, has passed away, her family has confirmed, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the country’s food industry....
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condole loss of children in Lahore roof collapse
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly expressed their heartfelt condolences over the tragic roof collapse at a Lahore tuition...
PM Shehbaz emphasizes population-resource balance for sustainable growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the critical need to strike a balance between the country’s population growth and its available resources to achieve sustainable...
How to own an electric bike for just Rs2,100: Punjab govt’s new initiative
LAHORE: The Punjab government has unveiled a new program allowing students to purchase electric bikes (e-bikes) with a simple and affordable monthly payment plan of...
Iran urges U.S. to fulfill pledges to end Lebanon conflict
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baqaei emphasized that the United States must uphold its promises to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon,...
Bilawal meets JUI-F Chief for potential alliance in all provinces
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that his party of open to expanding political alliance with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) and...
International research bodies recognize Pakistan’s military edge in Marka-e-Haq
RAWALPINDI: Global research organizations and media outlets have consistently acknowledged Pakistan’s military dominance and the significant defeat of India in the Marka-e-Haq exercise. A detailed...
CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah takes notice as wall collapse claims 3 girls lives in Umerkot School
UMERKOT: Three young girls lost their lives when a wall of a school in Umerkot collapsed on Tuesday, causing a tragic accident in the village...
Lahore Incident: Death toll rises to 14, many still trapped
LAHORE: A devastating incident occurred in Lahore’s Kahna neighborhood when the roof of a local tuition center suddenly gave way, resulting in the deaths of...
Robotics accelerate detection, targeting of cancer cells post-treatment
WEB DESK: Researchers are leveraging robotic technology to enhance the detection and elimination of treatment-resistant cancer cells, known as “persister” cells, which are often responsible...
SBP enforces strict new rules to prevent unlawful freezing of customer accounts
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced updated regulations to prevent banks from freezing or blocking customer accounts without proper legal authorization. The...
Lahore: Roof collapse at school academy claims two young lives
LAHORE: In Lahore’s Kahna area, the roof of a school academy collapsed, resulting in the tragic death of two children. According to rescue officials, more...
Pakistan advocates for independent palestine as the key to lasting peace
WEB DESK: Pakistan has reiterated that the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and contiguous Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem (Al-Quds...
Princess Charlotte’s rising fame sparks Diana-era concerns within the Royal family
WEB DESK: The future of Princess Charlotte within the British Royal Family is becoming a topic of internal concern, as insiders draw parallels between her...
Pakistan joins international olive council as a permanent member
WEB DESK: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in the olive industry by becoming a permanent member of the International Olive Council (IOC). Federal Minister...
NA panel investigates BISP after linking one CNIC to over 5,500 women
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs on Tuesday expressed serious concern over alleged irregularities amounting to Rs25 billion and issues related to...
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to decline amid global market dip
KARACHI: On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, gold rates in Pakistan experienced further declines, mirroring the downward movement in global bullion markets driven by decreasing geopolitical...
Gunfire kills two Iranian revolutionary Guards in Iran: Official Sources
TEHRAN: According to official reports, two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were shot and killed at their residence in the city of Paveh,...
LHC introduces five new digital platforms to strengthen judicial services
LAHORE: Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Alia Neelum, on Tuesday unveiled five new digital platforms aimed at modernizing judicial administration and improving...
Qatar denies reports of direct US-Iran negotiations in Doha
DOHA: Qatar has clarified that no direct negotiations or high-level meetings between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Doha, despite...
Pakistan vows strong response to any move threatening its water rights
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to protect its water rights, warning that any effort to block or...
PM Shehbaz expected to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Iran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to Iran during the first week of July to participate in the funeral ceremonies of the...
SC clarifies ownership of bride’s Jewelry, wedding gifts
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that jewelry gifted to a bride during her wedding is her personal and exclusive property, and cannot...
Tragic TikTok trend claims young man’s life in Nawabshah
NAWABSHAH: A young man lost his life in Nawabshah while attempting to shoot a TikTok video, The incident occurred near Amri Pul in the Qazi...
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi affirms commitment to modernizing infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: In a statement in Rawalpindi today, Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi emphasized the government’s dedication to upgrading the nation’s railway network through comprehensive modernization initiatives....