SC orders swift action in Jaranwala case: arrests, six-month trial deadline
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the trial court to complete the proceedings in the high-profile Jaranwala church attack case within six months and...
Eid-ul-Adha likely to observed on May 27,2026
ISLAMABAD: The expected date for Eid ul-Adha has been tentatively identified, although the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is...
Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Iran has expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador Reza Ameri Moghadam praised Pakistan’s efforts in deterring US...
IHC postpones hearing on PTI Founder Imran Khan’s sentence suspension plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has deferred the hearing on petitions seeking to suspend Imran Khan’s and Bushra Bibi’s sentences in the £190 million case...
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan’s WhatsApp hacked; scammers seek funds
ISLAMABAD: In a concerning cyber security incident, the WhatsApp account of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was compromised by hackers who...
MQM-P launches nationwide digital membership drive ahead of local polls
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has initiated a countrywide online membership campaign through its official website. Citizens can now register by filling out a digital...
UN crucial for tackling global challenges, says Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, highlighted the UN’s pivotal role in coordinating international responses to both emerging and...
PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman banned for two matches over ball-tampering violation
LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman has been handed a two-match suspension in the ongoing Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball-tampering during...
US hits Isfahan military targets with Bunker-Buster Bombs as conflict escalates
TEHRAN: U.S. and Israeli forces carried out strikes on key military sites in Iran’s central Isfahan province early Tuesday, reportedly using powerful 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,...
Japan deploys long-range missiles near China amid rising tensions
TOKYO: Japan has stationed long-range missiles in its southwestern region close to China, a move aimed at strengthening its defense posture as relations between the...
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar departs for Beijing on brief diplomatic visit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has departed for Beijing on a one-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement. During the trip, Dar...
Iran defiant as Trump threatens strikes on oil hub, power grid
TEHRAN: Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks early Tuesday, signaling defiance after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of devastating strikes on the country’s...
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to expel U.S. forces amid escalating Gulf tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove U.S. military forces from its territory, saying the time has come for...
Nationwide smart lockdown plan rejected as Provinces push back
ISLAMABAD: A proposal to enforce a nationwide smart lockdown has been shelved after strong opposition from provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by President...
Businessman Amir Awan shot dead in Islamabad farmhouse robbery
ISLAMABAD: A well-known businessman, Amir Awan, linked with Toyota Motors, was killed in a robbery incident at a farmhouse located in Orchard Scheme, Shahzad Town,...
President, PM review evolving regional situation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Islamabad today and reviewed the evolving regional situation and its...
PCB Slaps Rs20 Million Fine on Naseem Shah Over Social Media Violation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has penalized fast bowler Naseem Shah with a Rs20 million fine for breaching the terms of his central contract following...
Fire continues to rage at clifton superstore in Karachi after 9 hours
KARACHI: A massive fire that broke out at a superstore in the Clifton Karachi area near Zamzama Park remains uncontrolled even after nine hours, authorities...
Global oil market in turmoil as prices may surge to $200 per barrel
LONDON/NEW YORK: The global oil market is facing severe disruption following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that crude prices could climb as...
Punjab schools to reopen from April 1 after Three-week closure
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that all educational institutions across the province will resume classes from April 1, 2026, after remaining closed for nearly...