Field Marshal Asim Munir appoints as First-Ever Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, the federal government announced on Thursday the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces...
Punjab announces winter holidays for schools
LAHORE: The Punjab government has officially declared winter vacations for all educational institutions in the province, according to a notification issued on Thursday. The Education...
President approves appointment of CDF
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has granted approval for the appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had sent the summary...
LHC to hear challenges 27th constitutional amendment in tomorrow’s session
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) is scheduled to hear a series of petitions contesting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with a significant session planned for...
PM’s adviser anticipates ruling in Faiz Hamid’s case this month
RAWALPINDI: Faiz Hamid, who is currently under court martial for alleged involvement in political activities and abuse of power, gained prominence while heading the counter-intelligence...
PM submits proposal for Field Marshal’s dual role as CDF to President’s Office
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan Railways delegates school management to private sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has initiated the outsourcing of its educational institutions to foster improvements in the quality of education. A formal signing ceremony for...
Sindh govt extend ban on rickshaws to multiple Karachi roads
KARACHI: The authorities in Karachi extended a ban on the operation of two seater and four seater rickshaws, adding six major roads of the cit...
Social media influencer Pyari Maryam passes away.
WEB DESK: Pyari Maryam, a beloved influencer cherished by millions for her gentle demeanor and captivating content, has tragically passed away. The heartbreaking news was...
Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion deposit support to Pakistan for another year
KARACHI: In a move to bolster Pakistan’s economic stability, Saudi Arabia has approved the rollover of its $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of...
PDMA KP issues alert about rains, snowfall
ISLAMABAD: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a weather warning about an expected spell of rain and snowfall starting...
Massive Fire erupts at factory in Karachi Export Processing Zone
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at a garment factory in the city’s Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering an emergency response from Rescue 1122....
Pakistani film Ghost School garners recognition at the Red Sea Film Festival
WEB DESK: Pakistani film Ghost School has earned the honor of being officially selected for screening at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025. This...
Renowned scholar Mufti Muneeb admitted to ICU after dengue diagnosis
KARACHI: Prominent Islamic scholar and former chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, has been moved to intensive care after being diagnosed with dengue...
Anoushka Shankar Blasts Air India For Breaking Her Sitar
WEB DESK: Indian sitarist Anoushka Shankar publicly slammed Air India after she found her sitar damaged post-flight. In a recent Instagram post, Anoushka Shankar shared...
NFC session concludes with a decision to establish working groups
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the National Finance Commission (NFC) concluded on Thursday with a decision to establish six to seven working groups aimed at...
Pakistan asks Britain to hand over Shehbaz Akbar, Adil Raja
ISLAMABAD: A significant meeting took place in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The discussions focused on Pakistan-UK...
Punjab forms steering committee to end child labour
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has authorized the establishment of a steering committee aimed at eradicating child labour across the province. A formal notification...
Gold prices in Pakistan decline for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trajectory for the third consecutive session on Thursday after witnessing a sharp increase earlier this week. The...
Mitchell Starc breaks Legendary Wasim Akram’s All-Time Test Record
WEB DESK: Mitchell Starc, a legend in Australian cricket, has surpassed Wasim Akram’s record for the most wickets by a left-arm pacer on Day 1...