Govt announces significant reduction Rs.22 per litre in petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a substantial decrease in the prices of petroleum products on the third day of Eid. According to a notification issued...
Cricket legend Wasim Akram’s unique rami method during Hajj goes viral
WEB DESK: Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Wasim Akram, along with captain Misbah-ul-Haq, recently performed Hajj. During the ritual of Rami at Jamarat,...
Independents lead as ECP announces final candidate list for Gilgit-Baltistan elections
G.BALTISTAN: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the official list of candidates for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections scheduled for June 7, 2026....
Junaid Akbar, several PTI lawmakers detained in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: Junaid Akbar, the PTI provincial president of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was detained by Gilgit-Baltistan Police along with several other party lawmakers while on election campaign...
Blue origin’s new glenn rocket explodes during testing, marking a setback in space race with SpaceX
WEB DESK: In a significant development, Blue Origin’s uncrewed New Glenn rocket caught fire and exploded during a test on a Florida launchpad on Thursday....
Muslim faithful begin leaving Makkah after Hajj pilgrimage
MAKKAH: Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have started leaving the holy city after completing the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which this year took place under intense heat...
Iranian President thanks Pakistan for role in efforts to end Iran conflict
Web Desk: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its “initiative and effective efforts” aimed at helping reach an agreement to end...
Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, awaiting Trump’s approval
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on shipping through the Strait of...
Azad Kashmir: 7 killed after rickshaw falls into ravine
WEB DESK: Azad Kashmir: The death toll in a tragic accident in which a rickshaw fell into a ravine has risen to seven. According to...
Gold prices see slight decrease on the third day of Eid
KARACHI: On the third day of Eid, a slight decrease of Rs 500 was recorded in gold prices. According to the All Pakistan Gems and...
Fuel prices expected to decline amid global oil market relief
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to witness a downward revision in the upcoming pricing review following a decline in international oil market rates,...
Nation enjoys third day of Eidul Azha with festive spirit, traditions
KARACHI: The festive spirit of Eidul Azha continues to prevail across Pakistan as people celebrate the third and final day of the religious occasion with...
Pakistan committed to global peace, say President, PM
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to promoting global peace and international stability. In his message...
Military leadership pays tribute to nation on Youm-e-Takbeer
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military leadership on Thursday extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the country’s historic...
Pakistan marks Youm-e-Takbeer with patriotic zeal, national pride
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Takbeer today with great national enthusiasm and patriotic spirit, commemorating the historic nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998. The day...
Saudi Arabia reports 1.7 million pilgrims for Hajj 2026, Up 2%
ARAFAT: Official figures from Saudi authorities reveal that more than 1.7 million pilgrims completed Hajj in 2026, with the majority coming from outside the Kingdom....
Showbiz celebrities extend warm Eid wishes to fans
WEB DESK: As Muslims worldwide observe Eid ul Adha with devotion, Pakistani entertainment stars shared heartfelt greetings and festive moments on social media, adding joy...
SNGC announces gas supply schedule during Eid days
KARACHI: Sui Northern Gas Company has released the schedule for gas supply during the Eid holidays. According to the spokesperson, on the first day of...
Quetta Attack: Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s resilience, vows zero tolerance for terrorism
QUETTA: Following the recent terror attack near Quetta, Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief General Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s resilience, asserting that such heinous...
Punjab initiates record-breaking Eid clean-up drive
LAHORE: Punjab has launched its most extensive sanitation operation in history to coincide with Eid-ul-Adha, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directly overseeing the nationwide effort....
Eid al-Adha in Pakistan: A celebration of faith, sacrifice, and unity
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan celebrates Eid al-Adha with widespread religious devotion, family gatherings, and animal sacrifices nationwide. The festival marks a time of prayer, sacrifice, and social...
PM Shehbaz Sharif extends Eid Greetings, Solidarity to Palestinians, Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his support and solidarity with the oppressed peoples of Palestine and Indian...
CDF Asim Munir celebrates Eid with frontline troops in Zhob, Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Zhob...
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....