Govt approves revised Hajj Policy for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has officially approved the revised Hajj Policy for 2026, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to managing the pilgrimage...
TikTok launches new resources to combat flood misinformation in Pakistan
WEB DESK: In response to the ongoing monsoon floods in Pakistan, TikTok has rolled out a new search guide designed to help users access accurate...
Pakistani dramas have potential to expand on netflix, Amazon: Ahsan Iqbal
KARACHI: Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, highlighted the promising prospects of showcasing Pakistani dramas and films on leading international streaming...
US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1....
No Pakistani bowler features in the top 20, in latest ICC T20I rankings
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz have made significant strides in the latest ICC T20I rankings following their impressive performances in the recently concluded...
PSX remains bullish today as it gains 447 points
Karachi: The bourse remained bullish on Wednesday as it gained 447 points while closed at 1,38,412. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed...
Tele-medicine is not a technology but hope, access and new era of health: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday presided a high level meeting over tele-medicine revolution in the country. The Health Minister reviewed...
MWM announces countrywide protest,sit-in against banning road travelling for pilgrims journey for Arabeen
Islamabad: The Majlis Wahdat-e -Muslimeen (MWM) has announced a countrywide protest over banning road travelling for Arabeen for pilgrims going to Iran and Iraq. Chief...
ICC criteria likely bars Pakistan, New Zealand Sri Lanka playing LA Olympics 2028
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised the qualification process for cricket at the 2028 Olympics, with reports from British media outlet The Guardian...
Dubai police found bag filled with diamonds worth $300,000
DUBAI: Dubai Police have successfully recovered a bag containing diamonds worth $300,000 (approximately Rs90 million) that was mistakenly taken by another passenger at Dubai International...
SBP announces to retain interest rate at 11 percent
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced to retain interests rate at 11 percent for next three months. Announcing monetary policy at the...
PSX gains 1,054 points during intraday trading
KarachiThe Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed to an intraday high of 139,018.88, gaining 1,054.07 points for the session. The stock market opened...
India, after suffering defeat in Ma’arka e Haq, now escalated its proxy war: Field Marshal
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has resolutely reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to uproot the menace of terrorism and inevitability of...
France, 14 nations call for Palestinian state recognition
New York: France and 14 other Western nations called on countries worldwide to move to recognise a Palestinian state, France’s top diplomat said Wednesday. “In...
PM reiterates commitment for combating human trafficking
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to play an effective role in combating the crime of human trafficking at the global level....
World Day against trafficking in persons being observed
Web Desk: World Day against trafficking in persons is being observed today. The day was established to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking...
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia’s Far East
.A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves of up to 5 metres (16 feet) and sparked evacuation orders...
PTI’s Omar Ayub pens letter to CJP over ‘Procedural and Constitutional Breaches’ in May 9 Cases
ISLAMABAD: Following recent sentences handed down to multiple PTI leaders and members by anti-terrorism courts (ATCs), Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan...
Pakistan Announces Emergency Humanitarian Assistance for Palestine
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has declared an urgent humanitarian aid initiative for Palestine. Following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Disaster Management...
ECP disqualifies MNA Abdul Latif Chirtali over May 8 conviction
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Abdul Latif Chitrali, Member of the National Assembly from NA1 Chitral, declaring his seat vacant. According...