Russian President Putin extends greetings to Pakistan on 80th independence day
WEB DESK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his warm congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the citizens of Pakistan...
Virtual pigeons bring a retro touch to messaging in new app
WEB DESK: A new mobile application aims to challenge the fast-paced nature of digital communication by introducing a nostalgic, slow-paced messaging experience. Developed by iOS...
Tragic Car accident in Swat claims three lives due to brake failure
SWAT: In a devastating incident in Swat, three individuals, including a woman, lost their lives, and seven others sustained serious injuries when their vehicle lost...
President Asif Ali Zardari approves multiple recommendations from Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval to a series of recommendations forwarded by the Prime Minister. These approvals encompass military honors for...
NADRA launches innovative QR code identity card in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan has unveiled a new, chipless national identity card that features a secure QR code, aiming...
Strait of Hormuz nears standstill as two more ships come under attack
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply after two vessels were attacked while transiting the strategic waterway, as the United States...
Independence day celebrations turn tragic as celebratory gunfire kills 2, injures 94 in Karachi
KARACHI: Independence Day celebrations turned tragic in Karachi as celebratory gunfire claimed two lives and left at least 94 people injured across the city, according...
Pakistan Armed Forces extend independence day greetings to Nation
ISLAMABAD, August 14: The Pakistan Armed Forces have conveyed warm felicitations to the nation on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day, reaffirming their...
President, PM inaugurate Yadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD:;The Yadgar-e-Fatah, built in Islamabad to honour the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs and commemorate the splendid victory in Marka-e-Haq, was jointly inaugurated by President Asif...
Pakistan marks 79th independence day with national spirit, fervour
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today with patriotic enthusiasm, traditional zeal and a renewed commitment to strengthening the country in line with...
Karachi court acquits anmol ‘Pinky’ in 2021 drug case
KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court South has acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in a drug case registered in 2021 after accepting her plea for...
Shaza Fatima reviews NDMA’s tech-driven disaster preparedness initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has praised the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for using advanced technology to improve...
Karachi water, sewerage charges raised by 7.05% for 2026-27
KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved a 7.05% increase in water and sewerage charges collected by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for the...
Pakistan’s Fiscal deficit falls to 2.6% of GDP, lowest in 22 Years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded its narrowest fiscal deficit in more than two decades during fiscal year 2025-26, with the budget gap falling to 2.6% of gross...
Body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi recovered from Broad Peak
SKARDU: The body of Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, who was among 10 climbers caught in a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak, has been recovered, the...
SHC orders Chief Secretary-led probe Into HIV infections at Karachi hospital
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a high-level investigation into the spread of HIV among children receiving treatment at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital...
Salman Khan in Lahore? Mustafa Zahid says the city would need a public holiday
LAHORE: Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid has caught the attention of Salman Khan fans after joking that Lahore would need a public holiday if the Bollywood...
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across upper, central Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several upper and central parts of the country from August 13 to 15....
18 terrorists neutralised in Balochistan operation: ISPR
QUETTA: Eighteen terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan were killed in two separate incidents in Balochistan on Wednesday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press...
US, Iran reportedly agree to extend ceasefire under Islamabad MoU
WEB DESK: The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to prolong their 60-day ceasefire, potentially giving both sides additional time to negotiate a comprehensive...
Three Pakistanis killed in Houthi strike on red sea commercial vessel
ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistani nationals have been killed and another injured in a Houthi attack on a commercial ship in the Red Sea, Deputy Prime Minister...
PIA secures return of 14 Heathrow slots, plans more London flights
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recovered 14 landing slots at London’s Heathrow Airport, paving the way for the national carrier to increase its UK...
Global youth unemployment climbs as AI economic slowdown reshape job market: ILO
WEB DESK: Global youth unemployment increased last year, with high-income economies recording some of the sharpest rises as artificial intelligence and slowing economic growth put...
Pakistan crackdown: 374 Chinese nationals arrested over immigration, cybercrime violations
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested at least 374 Chinese nationals in separate operations carried out by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and National Cyber Crime Investigation...
Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo, food supply across Pakistan
KARACHI: A nationwide strike by the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance has disrupted the movement of cargo and essential commodities, creating growing concerns over supply...
Trump says secret plane switch during Turkey trip carried ‘Greater Risk’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed that he secretly changed aircraft in Turkey last month on the advice of the US Secret Service, saying...
BankIslami Names Shahid Hussain Jatoi Chairman, Imran Haleem Shaikh as Next CEO
KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited has appointed Shahid Hussain Jatoi as Chairman of its Board of Directors for a three-year term starting August 10, 2026. According...
Five ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ militants killed in Panjgur operation: ISPR
PANJGUR: Security forces have killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to...
Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged for August 11
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has kept petroleum prices unchanged for August 11, maintaining the existing rates of petrol and diesel across...
Gunman killed after alleged attack on security patrol in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A man was shot dead by security forces after allegedly opening fire on a patrol team on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, police...
Rathore retains Bagh-4 as PPP, PML-N battle in AJK’s third-Phase polls
MUZAFFARABAD: PPP leader and AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has won the LA-17 Bagh-4 constituency in the third phase of the Azad Jammu and...
Zardari approves new High Court Judicial appointments
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to five high courts, while endorsing the elevation of several additional judges to...
PSC rules in favor of taxpayers, prohibits retroactive tax penalties
ISLAMABAD: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that taxpayers cannot be subjected to new penalties for tax issues dating back...
OUP Pakistan proposes partnership to enhance educational development in Punjab
LAHORE: A team from Oxford University Press Pakistan recently met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore to discuss educational initiatives. The delegation...
MySpace eyes comeback after two decades of dormancy
WEB DESK: Once a trailblazer in social networking, MySpace is signaling a potential revival after nearly 20 years, stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts and former...
Latif advises management to restrict Babar Azam’s media engagements during England tour
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should limit Babar Azam’s interactions with the English media during...
PML-N AJK politician Rukhsar Ahmed denies allegations of child grooming, rape
WEB DESK: Rukhsar Ahmed, a newly elected member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly, has firmly denied any involvement...
Section 144 enforced in Murree
MURREE: Authorities have declared Section 144 in Murree from August 10 to August 16 to enhance security and manage traffic ahead of Independence Day festivities....
Faysal Quraishi praises Hania Aamir’s rising stardom
KARACHI: Renowned actor Faysal Quraishi, best known for his role as Bashar Momin, has expressed strong support for Hania Aamir’s flourishing career, emphasizing that she...
Massive increase in gold price
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have increased by 800 rupees per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders and Exporters Association,...
First Lady reaffirms commitment to empower, support persons with disabilities
KARACHI: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, along with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, today marked a significant milestone by launching Pakistan’s inaugural...
PM Shehbaz welcomes $3.6 billion remittances in July
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the strong growth in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $3.6 billion in July. In a...
Two motorcyclists killed in alleged Car Race on Islamabad’s Srinagar highway
ISLAMABAD: Two motorcycle riders, including a woman, were killed in a fatal crash on Srinagar Highway after their bike was reportedly struck by two cars...
Sindh declares August 14 public holiday for independence day
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced Friday, August 14, 2026, as a public holiday across the province to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. According to a...
CA student killed while resisting robbery in Islamabad Park
ISLAMABAD: A Chartered Accountancy student was shot dead after allegedly resisting a robbery attempt at a park in Sector G-13 on Monday, police said. The...
Pakistan-US relations on better footing, but progress must be sustained: Envoy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said ties between Islamabad and Washington are currently on a stronger footing than in...
Acid traces found in Mir Raza Ali’s body, clothing as probe widens
KARACHI: Investigators have reportedly detected traces of acid in the stomach and on parts of the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali, while forensic examination...
Five India-backed terrorists killed during IBO in Balochistan’s Panjgur: security sources
ISLAMABAD: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed...
Govt set to unveil ‘Vision Pakistan 2047’ long-term development plan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to launch its ambitious “Vision Pakistan 2047” programme on August 12, setting out a long-term strategy aimed at transforming...
PPP Suspends Parliamentary Cooperation With Govt Amid PML-N Tensions
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to halt its parliamentary cooperation with the federal government, party sources said on Monday, amid growing differences...