Pakistan Issues Stern Warning to Taliban Following Unsuccessful Negotiations
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to the Afghan Taliban regime on Wednesday following the conclusion of four-day talks between Pakistan and...
Peace talks with Afghanistan fail to yield workable solution, Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, announced on Wednesday that the latest round of Pakistan-Afghanistan dialogue in Istanbul, Turkiye, ended without...
Mysterious rainbow halo illuminates Quetta sky
QUETTA: Residents of Quetta and various parts of Balochistan were captivated early Tuesday morning by an extraordinary multi-colored halo shimmering in the sky. The rare...
South Africa defeats Pakistan by 55 Runs in the First T20 Match
RAWALPINDI: South Africa secured a 55-run victory over Pakistan in the first match of the three-match T20 series, taking a 1-0 lead in the series....
Pak-Afghan negotiations near final stage as Islamabad seeks resolution
RAWALPINDI: Diplomatic negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are approaching their concluding phase, with Islamabad intensifying efforts to resolve issues related to terrorism. The talks, held...
CJCSC general Sahir meets Bangladeshi Army Chief, discusses bilateral cooperation
DHAKA: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), while on an official visit to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, called on...
First T20: South Africa sets 195 runs target for Pakistan
Rawalpindi: South Africa has set a target of 195 runs for Pakistan in the opening match of the three-match T20 series. The match, being played...
Pakistan denies Indian media reports of troop deployment deal for Gaza peacekeeping force
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly dismissed the false and misleading reports circulated by Indian media outlets, which claimed that Pakistan was set to deploy 20,000 troops...
Saba Qamar addresses wedding rumors after working with Usman Mukhtar
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has finally spoken out regarding the ongoing speculation about her marriage plans, especially following her recent project with actor...
Balochistan introduces ‘People’s Minority Card’ to promote social, economic development of minorities
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced the launch of the “People’s Minority Card,” a initiative aimed at enhancing the social and economic status of...
First T20 match: Pakistan wins toss and elects to field against South Africa
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has won the toss and chosen to field first in the opening match of the three-match T20 series against South Africa. The match...
Rizwan refuse to sign central contract, makes “certain demands’
ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Rizwan, the former Pakistan limited-overs captain, has not yet signed the central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to sources...
Chief Justice Aalia Neelam takes historical initiatives to reduce LHC pending cases
LAHORE: In the history of Lahore High Court, for the first time that the number of pending cases has been reduced by 11 % ,...
Karachi’s new digital E-Challan system generates over Rs12.5 Million in Just six hours
KARACHI: The city’s latest faceless e-challan system, introduced as part of the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), managed to issue 2,662 tickets worth over...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia establish new economic cooperation framework
RIYADH: The governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have officially formalized a comprehensive framework to enhance economic collaboration, aiming to boost bilateral trade, investment, and...
Pak-Afghan talks, Kabul administration influences the Taliban delegation
ISLAMABAD: Reports indicate that talks on the final day lasted 18 hours, during which the Taliban delegation occasionally agreed to Pakistan’s legitimate demands for concrete...
Maryam Nawaz celebrates 52nd birthday
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, marked her 52nd birthday on Tuesday with celebrations organized by Pakistan...
Trump once again takes credit for ending the India-Pakistan conflict.
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion of averting an Indo-Pak conflict, stating that his warning to impose trade tariffs compelled both...
Punjab bans vehicles without green stickers
LAHORE: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that vehicles lacking “Green Stickers” will be prohibited from operating on roads starting November 15. Dr....
World Bank flags Pakistan’s fragile recovery
KARACHI: The World Bank has expressed concern over Pakistan’s current economic growth rate of 3%, deeming it insufficient to significantly reduce poverty or unemployment, despite...
Gold price in Pakistan sees massive drop
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced an unprecedented drop on Tuesday, marking the steepest single-day decline in the country’s history, influenced by a slump in...
At least 12 killed in air crash on Kenyan coast
WEB DESK: At least 12 people were killed after a light aircraft crashed in Kenya’s coastal county of Kwale early Tuesday, local authorities said. The...
Pakistan Offers Karachi Port Access to Bangladesh to Boost Regional Trade
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Pakistan has formally offered Bangladesh access to its Karachi Port. The proposal was made during the...
21 children injured in Sheikhupura school bus accident
ISLAMABAD: In Sheikhupura on Tuesday, at least 21 school children sustained injuries when a bus veered into a roadside drain after being struck by a...
Punjab govt to establish new authority to boost tourism, preserve cultural heritage
LAHORE: To invigorate tourism and safeguard the cultural legacy of the province, the Punjab government has decided to create the Punjab Tourism and Heritage Authority...
Nationwide launch of digital payment system at airports to enhance travel experience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has initiated the rollout of a digital payment system across all airports in the country, following the directives of the...
PM Shehbaz, MBS discuss ways to boost Pakistan-Saudi Arabia bilateral ties
RIYADH: Leaders reaffirm their dedication to strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Saudi Crown...
Speaker calls for verification of 74 signatures supporting achakzai: Sources
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq convened a meeting to review the nomination of Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the role of...
IHC to hear Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree controversy tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear a miscellaneous petition related to Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s academic degree on Tuesday. The petition, filed...
PML-N, PPP agree to remove AJK govt via no-confidence motion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement to oust the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government through...
Israel rejects presence of Turkish forces in Gaza under international force
WEB DESK: Israel has stated that it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza under the international force, citing the American-led plan. ...
KP CM likely to meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will visit Adiala Jail Rawalpindi to meet PTI founder Imran Khan Tuesday (tomorrow). Imran Khan’s coordinator Ali Zafar...
School van catches fire in Karachi’s Nazimabad, six children injured
KARACHI: A school van was engulfed in flames in the Nazimabad area of Karachi on Monday, resulting in burn injuries to six children. Initial reports...
AJK PM Anwarul Haq expected to resign and Join opposition, PPP Claims Majority
MUZAFFARABAD: Political developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir suggest that Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is likely to resign either tonight or tomorrow. The Pakistan...
PPP MNA Zulfiqar Ali’s residence victim of robbery, family held hostage
NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: The residence of Zulfiqar Ali, a Member of the National Assembly from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was subjected to a violent robbery in...
CM Punjab announces stipends for 65,000 prayer leaders in Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab has revealed plans to provide stipends to 65,000 prayer leaders across the province. During a high-level meeting focused...
King Abdullah II praises Pakistan Army’s role in regional stability during meeting with Field Marshal
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, paid an official visit to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II, the Inter-Services...
Meta AI launches urdu version for Pakistani users, Introduces new digital initiatives
WEB DESK: Meta, the global technology giant, has officially rolled out Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in making...
US Navy helicopter,Fighter Jet crash separately in South China Sea during routine operations
BEIJING: A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet experienced separate crashes in the South China Sea within an hour during routine operations launched from...
Bilawal engages with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss national political developments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Monday...
International forces deployed in Gaza May include Pakistani troops: Israeli Newspaper
WEB DESK: An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani soldiers could be part of the international force deployed in Gaza. According to the Israeli publication...
PCB introduces a special pink kit for the opening T20I against South Africa.
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a special pink-themed kit for the opening T20 match against South Africa. As part of a breast...
Trump Receives Royal Welcome In Japan
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday to a royal reception, marking another stage in his five-day Asia tour focused on...
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has opted to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at 11 percent for the next six weeks, prioritizing economic...
Gold prices see another massive drop
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable drop on Monday as the 24-karat gold rate fell by Rs3,300 per tola. This decline aligns with...
Maryam Nawaz orders health screening for special children across Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to implement a province-wide comprehensive health screening program for students in special education. This...
PM Sharif lauds Trump, welcomes Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the leadership and citizens of Cambodia and Thailand on the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, describing...
PM Sharif departs for Saudi Arabia to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia to take part in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh. The Foreign...
Germany On Alert: Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Germany
WEB DESK: Germany has culled more than 400,000 poultry as bird flu cases continue to rise across the country, authorities said. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute...
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, blocks Aleema’s CNIC
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, marking the fifth such order. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad...