Aircraft grounded after bird strike during landing at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: A bird struck a private airline aircraft as it was landing at Karachi Airport, causing damage to the plane, according to airport sources. All...
Portugal Legend Ronaldo calls time on International Career
WEB DESK: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old said...
Bilawal Bhutto briefed on University of Larkano’s funding, development needs
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has briefed PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the University of Larkano’s academic operations, finances, infrastructure and...
Gold jumps Rs9,600 per tola, silver also gains
KARACHI: Gold prices climbed in Pakistan on Thursday, with 24-karat gold rising Rs9,600 to Rs435,636 per tola, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association...
Russia announces scholarship support for International students
WEB DESK: Talented students admitted to Russian universities through the Open Doors International Olympiad may qualify for government scholarships, the Russian Embassy in Pakistan says....
Sindh extends province-wide weapons display ban to November 30
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended its restriction on the public display of firearms for another month, from November 1 through November 30, 2026. A...
Pakistan records ninth polio case of 2026 amid cross-border concerns
ISLAMABAD: A seven-month-old child in Khyber district has tested positive for polio, bringing Pakistan’s total to nine cases so far this year, health officials said....
Tarar calls on broadcasters to establish journalist welfare support
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar has asked the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to develop a support system for journalists. In a post on X,...
Cabinet approves Pakistan–Kuwait defence pact, new currency designs
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has ratified a defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait, signed in June 2023. The decision was made at a meeting...
Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn deposit, Aurangzeb tells Senate panel
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Saudi Arabia has rolled over a $3 billion deposit to Pakistan. He did not disclose how long the extension...
Punjab launches inquiry into alleged irregularities in Khanewal project
KHANEWAL: The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment has opened an inquiry into former Khanewal deputy commissioner Maleeha Rasheed over alleged financial misconduct linked to the Akbar Bazaar...
Former PTI lawmaker detained outside Rawalpindi court
RAWALPINDI: Police arrested former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPA Javed Kausar outside an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Kausar was at the court to attend a...
ECP sets February 7 for first phase of Punjab local elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled the first phase of local government elections in Punjab for February 7, approving the provincial government’s...
Smog blankets Lahore and cities across Punjab
LAHORE: Lahore and several other Punjab cities faced hazardous air pollution on Thursday as winter conditions set in. Lahore ranked among the world’s most polluted...
Oil extends losing streak as markets weigh prospects for Iran de-escalation
WEB DESK: Oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors considered whether Republicans’ losses in US congressional elections could make further...
Government cuts petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has lowered the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, the Petroleum Division said. Petrol is down by Rs5.45 per litre to Rs369.06,...
AJK Premier calls for calm in Rawalakot
MUZZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Syed Iftikhar Gillani has appealed to Rawalakot residents to preserve peace, saying his government is working to address...
PPP names seven members for electoral reforms committee
KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party has submitted seven nominees for a parliamentary committee tasked with considering electoral reforms, according to media. The names were sent...
Eight killed in Ghazni road collision
WEB DESK: Eight people, including a woman and four children, died after a cargo truck collided with a passenger car in Ghazni city, local police...
Trump says Iran war contributed to Democrats’ Midterm Victory
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran was one factor in Republicans’ defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, while continuing to...
SSGC sets winter gas supply hours for homes
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced three daily gas supply windows for domestic consumers during winter, saying the schedule follows federal government directives...
Beloved German children’s author Janosch dies at 95
WEB DESK: German writer and illustrator Janosch, whose whimsical stories and characters became childhood favourites for generations, has died aged 95, his literary agent confirmed...
Karachi’s crumbling roads force shorter people’s bus route
KARACHI: Deteriorating roads in Karachi have led to a reduction in the route of the People’s Bus Service’s R-3 route, affecting commuters who travel between...
El-Sayed makes history with Michigan Senate win
MICHIGAN: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His...
Sindh schools to close on November 9 for Iqbal day
KARACHI: All public and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on Monday, November 9, to mark Allama Iqbal Day, the Sindh School Education...
Court directs Parvez Elahi to appear for indictment in Punjab Assembly recruitment case
LAHORE: An Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday postponed proceedings in the Punjab Assembly illegal recruitment case until November 18, 2026, directing former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry...
FCC lays down six principles for government recruitment, bars rejection based solely on FIR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has established six legal principles for government recruitment, ruling that candidates cannot be denied public-sector jobs merely because an...
SBP announces closure on November 9 for Iqbal Day
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all its offices will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, in observance of Iqbal...
Karachi town chairmen move SHC against mandatory pension fund allocation
KARACHI: Several chairmen of municipal towns in Karachi have approached the Sindh High Court (SHC), challenging the provincial government’s directive requiring them to set aside...
Two militants, including suicide bomber, killed in Lakki Marwat police operation
LAKKI MARWAT: Two suspected militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed in an armed encounter with police during an operation in Lakki Marwat district of...
Meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala Jail was a legal necessity, not a favour: Salman Akram Raja
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has said the meeting with party founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail was required on legal...
Maryam Nawaz distributes laptops, Honhaar scholarships among students in Attock
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday distributed laptops and Honhaar scholarships among students at a ceremony held at Comsats University in Attock,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss expanding media and cultural ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for broader cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in media, culture, tourism and people-to-people...
Pakistan records 96 million YouTube users, 560 million daily video views: PTA chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has 96 million YouTube users who collectively watch around 560 million videos every day, placing the country among the leading markets globally for...
Gold prices unchanged, silver drops by Rs120 per tola
Gold prices remained steady in both local and international markets on Tuesday, while silver prices registered a decline of Rs120 per tola. In the international...
No leniency for pharma firms failing to adopt 2D barcodes, warns health minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has warned pharmaceutical companies that strict action will be taken against those failing to implement 2D barcode technology...
ATC gives police another seven days to investigate PTI leader Shabbir Gujjar
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shabbir Gujjar by seven days in connection with the Jinnah...
Government-JI talks on petroleum levy end without breakthrough
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between the federal government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) over the petroleum development levy concluded without any agreement on Tuesday, with both sides maintaining their...
Sindh cuts wheat support price to Rs4,500 per maund
KARACHI: The Sindh government has reduced the official wheat support price from Rs5,000 to Rs4,500 per maund, a move expected to bring down flour prices...
Fahad Mustafa pays heartfelt tribute to Qavi Khan, says ‘Legends never die’
KARACHI: Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa has remembered late screen legend Qavi Khan with an emotional tribute, sharing a nostalgic scene from their film Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad....
Pakistan overtakes Vietnam in September rice exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has outperformed Vietnam in monthly rice exports, shipping a larger volume in September 2026 despite higher freight charges and disruptions to maritime trade...
Mr Patlu wedding stampede comes under scrutiny in Punjab Assembly
LAHORE: The deadly stampede at TikToker Mr Patlu’s wedding ceremony has become a subject of discussion in the Punjab Assembly, with an opposition lawmaker seeking...
Six of a family, including three children, shot dead in Hangu
HANGU: Six members of a family, including two women and three children, were killed after a gunman opened fire inside their home in the Sarokhel...
Food shortages linked to 11,000 maternal deaths annually in Pakistan
WEB DESK: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services has stressed that formula milk cannot replace breastfeeding, highlighting the importance of mothers’ milk for...
Trump signals progress in Iran negotiations amid reports of strikes on Qeshm island
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated that diplomatic efforts with Iran are advancing, expressing hope for a possible agreement to prevent renewed hostilities, as...
China acknowledges Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and stability
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has called for continued high-level contacts, stronger institutional cooperation and...
Canada tightens immigration and asylum rules under new law
WEB DESK: Canada has enacted wide-ranging changes to its immigration and border security system through Bill C-12, introducing stricter requirements for asylum seekers and expanded...
19 senior police officers to retire by June 2027
ISLAMABAD: As many as 19 senior police officers, including Abdul Khaliq Sheikh and Raja Riffat Mukhtar, are due to retire over the next eight months,...
Gohar dismisses Barrister Saif’s remarks, insists PTI made repeated efforts to meet Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has rejected claims by party leader Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif regarding attempts to meet incarcerated party...
Pakistan holds off Rs15-per-litre petrol increase, says petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has prevented a planned Rs15-per-litre increase in petrol prices, with the cost being absorbed by oil refineries following the prime minister’s instructions, Petroleum...