Two more rabies fatalities in Karachi raise Sindh toll to 22
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed two additional rabies-related deaths within two days, increasing the provincial death toll to 22 this year, officials confirmed on Friday. A 24-year-old...
Jamaat-e-Islami’s protest at faisal chowk continues for sixth day
LAHORE: The sit-in organized by Jamaat-e-Islami against the petroleum levy, soaring electricity prices, and inflation persists into its sixth day. A large gathering of party...
PIA names new Chief IT officer amid ongoing restructuring
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Information Technology Officer (CIO) as part of its ongoing restructuring and reform...
49 Terrorists eliminated in joint security operations across KP, Balochistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that security forces, in coordination with police, have neutralized 49 terrorists with alleged Indian backing during a series...
Pakistani young mountaineer Asma Mushtaq passes away after reaching spantik peak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani young traveler, vlogger, and mountaineer Asma Mushtaq has tragically passed away during her expedition. Born on February 7, 1992, Asma was well-known within...
August 2026 lunar eclipse: when, where to witness It
WEB DESK: A spectacular celestial event is set to unfold during the night of August 27-28, 2026, when the Earth aligns precisely between the Sun...
Dealers’ margin on petrol, diesel boosted by Rs 1.34
ISLAMABAD: The dealer margin for petrol and diesel has been raised by Rs 1.34. Effective from August 22 at midnight, the new dealer margin will...
Ali Ansari supports Nadia Khan amid Sajal Aly scene criticism
WEB DESK: Actor and Sajal Aly’s brother-in-law, Ali Ansari, has publicly defended host Nadia Khan following the social media backlash over her comments regarding a...
Punjab CM Launches State-of-the-Art Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially opened the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore today. During the opening ceremony, she revealed that...
Gold price hikes again in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant increase on Friday, August 21, driven by a robust rally in global bullion markets amid ongoing geopolitical...
Six killed, three wounded in Mastung orchard explosion
MASTUNG: At least six people were killed and three others injured in an explosion in the Khad Kocha area of Balochistan’s Mastung district on Friday,...
Field Marshal Asim Munir vows to defeat hostile designs against Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned that attempts by hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan,...
Imran Khan returns to Adiala Jail after PIMS doctors declare him fit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was shifted back to Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail after undergoing a medical examination at the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Imran Khan taken to PIMS instead of Shifa for medical check-up, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday clarified that PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Security tightened as arrangements finalised for PTI founder’s transfer to hospital
ISLAMABAD: Security and administrative arrangements have been completed for the expected transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International...
Gold prices soar by Rs13,700 Per tola in Pakistan amid global rally
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a massive increase in Pakistan on Thursday, August 20, as a sharp surge in international bullion rates pushed local prices significantly...
Pakistan, Syria pledge deeper cooperation in trade, diplomacy, regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Syria have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest, during high-level talks...
Six fake teachers uncovered in Mirpurkhas, Sindh orders salary recovery
KARACHI: The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has uncovered the alleged fraudulent appointment of six Secondary School Teachers (BS-16) in Mirpurkhas, with salaries reportedly...
NA passes national command authority amendment bill amid opposition protest
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the National Command Authority (Amendment) Bill with a majority vote, despite opposition from lawmakers on the other side...
Zong to invest over Rs4 Billion in Karachi data centre
KARACHI: Zong China Mobile Pakistan has announced plans to invest more than Rs4 billion in a new data centre in Karachi, following a meeting between...
NDC urges PM, Chief Justice to ensure Imran Khan receives medical care
ISLAMABAD: The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, calling for the Supreme Court’s directives...
Teenager Killed in Alleged Organ-Trafficking Plot
WEB DESK: Indian police are investigating the murder of 17-year-old Rehan, who was allegedly killed by a group that believed his testicles could be sold...
Israel warns Türkiye against ‘Dangerous Adventures’ in Syria
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of leading Türkiye toward “dangerous adventures” in Syria, following Israel’s recent strike...
Heavy rainfall causes flooding, disruptions in Rawalpindi, surrounding areas
ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi and the twin cities experienced intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding as drains overflowed and water entered residential areas, including several cantonment zones....
Pakistan Navy conducts strategic review of maritime security, readiness
KARACHI: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf led the Pakistan Navy’s Command and Staff Conference to assess current maritime threats and operational capabilities, focusing...
World humanoid robot championships return to beijing with over 2,000 robots
BEIJING: Beijing will host the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Championships this August, with organizers revealing that the event will see a fourfold...
Syrian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan for talks
ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Saad Hassan Al-Shaibani is scheduled to visit Pakistan from August 19 to 20, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and...
Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Syrian airbase
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan has issued a firm condemnation of the recent Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Syria’s Idlib, calling it...
Six dead in coastal highway crash near Ormara
ORMARA: A tragic accident on the N-10 Coastal Highway near Ormara claimed six lives, including two women and two children, when a Toyota Corolla collided...
India beat Pakistan 5-3 in hockey world cup, secure next-round Berth
WEB DESK: India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D clash at the Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, securing qualification for the next...
Turkish Media claims former Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos embraced Islam
ISTANBUL: Reports have emerged claiming that legendary Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos has embraced Islam, although the former Real Madrid star has not officially confirmed the...
Security forces conduct raid on drug lab in Pishin, seize massive drug cache
PISHIN: In a significant operation, security personnel targeted a clandestine drug production facility located in the Yaro area of Pishin district. During the raid, authorities...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell significantly on Wednesday, tracking a decline in international bullion rates amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty. According to the All Pakistan...
Australia opens new pathways for skilled Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD: New employment and permanent residency opportunities have been highlighted for skilled Pakistani workers seeking to build careers and settle in Australia. Australia continues to...
FIA arrests Chinese national, two officials over alleged immigration bribery network
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a Chinese national and two officials for their alleged involvement in a network facilitating immigration clearance and...
PM Shehbaz orders immediate talks with refineries for diesel price relief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi and hold urgent discussions with local oil refineries to...
Govt challenges SC order for Imran Khan’s transfer to shifa hospital
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court challenging its directive to transfer incarcerated PTI founder and former prime minister...
Information Minister mourns loss of PTV director’s sister
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of the sister of Pakistan Television’s Director of Current...
Dar commends french envoy’s contributions to Pakistan-France relations
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar lauded the efforts of outgoing French Ambassador Nicolas Galle in enhancing the partnership between Pakistan and...
Govt to make hepatitis C testing mandatory for CNIC, international travel
ISLAMABAD: The government announced that hepatitis C screening will soon be a compulsory requirement for obtaining a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and for international...
Adiala Jail awaiting official order for Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
RAWALPINDI: Authorities at Adiala Jail have not yet received a formal written directive regarding the proposed transfer of Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
Maryam Nawaz unveils dates for Basant 2027, promises a colorful Lahore celebration
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the schedule for next year’s Basant festival, promising to once again transform Lahore into a vibrant hub of...
Man dies after drowning in pond in Swat
SWAT: A man identified as Awais died after drowning in a deep pond in the Kishengrai area of Babuzai, Rescue 1122 officials said. According to...
Sindh launches facial recognition system to track staff attendance in schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has rolled out a new facial recognition-based attendance system for teachers and staff in public schools, aiming to enhance attendance accuracy...
Supreme Court permits Imran Khan to speak with sons twice weekly
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has granted Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), permission to communicate with his sons via phone twice a week....
Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices for August 18. The government has raised the price of petrol by 5.77...
Karachi Bar calls for removal of investigation team in Mir Raza Ali case
KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association has raised concerns over the ongoing investigation into the death of businessman Mir Raza Ali and has called for a...
Noreen Niazi meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Noreen Niazi was allowed to meet with PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. Sources reported that the meeting took place in the conference...
Lahore man shoots wife, three In-Laws before dying by suicide
LAHORE: A man allegedly killed his estranged wife and three members of her family before taking his own life in the Chohang area of Lahore...
ISPR dismisses India’s operation sindoor documentary as “Bollywood-Style” propaganda
RAWALPINDI, August 18: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has rejected India’s portrayal of Operation Sindoor as a military triumph, describing a recently released documentary as...