28th defense review committee concludes two-day meeting in Quetta
QUETTA: The 28th session of the Defense Review Committee has successfully concluded after two days of deliberations in Quetta, focusing on enhancing regional security, accelerating...
Pakistan, Kuwait forge new defense pact to Broaden military ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have formalized a new strategic agreement aimed at deepening their military cooperation, focusing on areas such as training, capacity development, and...
Judicial Panel Summons Family of Mir Raza Ali and Lawyer Jibran Nasir
KARACHI: The judicial investigation team tasked with probing the death of young entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali has officially begun its inquiry, issuing notices to key...
Sindh govt mandates 10 fire safety measures for private schools following PIMS fire tragedy
KARACHI: In response to the tragic fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that resulted in the loss of 14 newborn lives, the Sindh...
President, PM condole loss of lives in Nepal floods
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have jointly expressed their condolences over the tragic floods and mudslides in northern Nepal...
Balochistan offers rewards for Information on nine female terrorists
QUETTA: The Balochistan provincial administration has put a price on the heads of nine female militants associated with Fitna al Hindustan, offering monetary incentives for...
Kuwaiti defense leaders visit Pakistan to strengthen military ties
RAWALPINDI: A distinguished Kuwaiti delegation, headed by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah and including Lieutenant General Khalid Darj Saad Al-Shriaan, Chief of...
Tragic incident: Nine-year-old Madrasa student dies after alleged abuse in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A disturbing case has emerged from Rawalpindi where a nine-year-old student at a madrasa reportedly died following brutal treatment by his teacher in Kallar...
Two pilots killed as training plane crashes in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur
KANPUR: Two pilots were killed on Thursday after a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a field near the Ganges River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, officials...
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Türkiye and others express solidarity with Pakistan after PIMS tragedy
ISLAMABAD: A wave of international condolences has reached Pakistan following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad that claimed...
King Charles to welcome Pakistan test squad at clarence house
LONDON: King Charles is set to meet Pakistan’s men’s Test cricket team at Clarence House, nearly two decades after his previous encounter with the national...
FO rejects claims CDF Munir visited Iran as Trump’s Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected reports claiming that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran...
Data darbar donation scam uncovered as probe launched into record tampering
LAHORE: A fresh case of alleged embezzlement involving donations collected at Data Darbar has surfaced, with a forensic examination reportedly finding evidence of tampering with...
Gold prices drop Rs3,500 Per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan’s local market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs3,500 per tola to settle at...
Passenger, Goods trains derail in separate incidents in Jhelum, Liaquatpur
JHELUM/LIAQUATPUR: A passenger train and a goods train derailed in two separate incidents in Jhelum and Liaquatpur on Thursday, though no casualties or injuries were...
Meta agrees to $16.68 billion settlement over children’s social media safety concerns
WEB DESK: Meta Platforms has reached a settlement agreement, agreeing to pay up to $16.68 billion to resolve multiple lawsuits alleging that the company intentionally...
Celebrities call for justice over Pims fire, labeling It ‘Criminal Negligence’
ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, prominent public figures and entertainers have united in demanding accountability...
German Envoy meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss regional dynamics
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the German Ambassador to Pakistan, accompanied by a delegation, paid a courtesy call on Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F),...
PM orders comprehensive investigation into PIMS nursery fire, removes health secretary
ISLAMABAD: In response to the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that resulted in the loss of 15 young lives, Prime...
US temporarily halts visa appointments worldwide amid Consular Training
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump has temporarily put visa appointment schedules on hold or adjusted them for applicants worldwide as the State...
Pakistan celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi with great religious fervour, devotion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis joined Muslims around the world on Wednesday in observing Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH), the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, with deep religious devotion, enthusiasm...
Tragedy at PIMS: Nursery Fire Leaves 15 Newborns Dead
ISLAMABAD: At least 15 newborns lost their lives after a devastating fire engulfed the nursery in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Pakistan denies Afghan Taliban’s allegations of involvement in Badakhshan violence
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denied the Afghan Taliban’s unfounded accusations that Pakistani forces are involved in supporting or participating in clashes in Badakhshan. In an...
Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait at Lord’s
WEB DESK: A picture of pakistan’s great batsman Inzamamulhaq was displayed at the historical field of lords (Lords) Babar Azam poses with Inzamam’s portrait. Babar...
US warns Iran’s trading partners of secondary sanctions, holds off on penalties
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump has warned countries and businesses maintaining commercial ties with Iran that they could face secondary sanctions, while...
Karachi court takes action against excise officials over unlawful detention
KARACHI, August 25, 2026: An Additional District and Sessions Court South has issued directives to file criminal cases against three excise officers following allegations of...
Three additional prisoners from Adiala Jail petition for private hospital treatment
RAWALPINDI: In a recent development, three more inmates from Adiala Jail have filed petitions before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking medical treatment at private...
11 Taliban fighters poisoned by Army Cook at Afghanistan’s Badghis military base
WEB DESK: According to Afghan media reports, last night, 11 Taliban fighters were allegedly poisoned at a military base in Badghis province. Sources indicate that...
Fire erupts at Quetta plaza
QUETTA: A sudden blaze broke out in the office of an advocate situated within a plaza in Quetta on Tuesday, The incident occurred at U-phone...
Naqvi holds talks with US Ambassador on regional security, bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Ambassador Natalie Baker on Tuesday to discuss key issues related to regional stability, peace efforts, and...
Gold prices drop in Pakistan amid global market decline
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a decrease on Tuesday, August 25, reflecting a global decline in bullion rates amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to...
SBP mulls phasing out Rs10 Note, plans for enhanced security on new Currency Notes
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is contemplating the discontinuation of the Rs10 banknote, citing increasing production costs, according to Deputy Governor Dr. Inayat...
Eid Milad-ul-Nabi to Be observed across Pakistan with religious zeal tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH) will be observed across Pakistan tomorrow with religious devotion and solemnity, with special prayers, processions and Seerat-un-Nabi gatherings planned across the...
Iran hails Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit as highly fruitful
TEHRAN: Iran has termed Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent visit to the country highly productive,...
Five labourers gunned down in Pishin as CTD files terrorism case
QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has registered a case against unidentified assailants following the deadly attack on road construction workers in Pishin, where five...
Imran’s hospital transfer: SC registrar admits contempt plea after PTI removes objections
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court registrar’s office has accepted a contempt of court petition filed by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder...
Hina Javed Murder Case: DNA tests completed as domestic worker records statement
LAHORE: DNA testing of the main suspects in the Hina Javed murder case has been completed at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA), while the...
Opposition free to move no-confidence motion against PM or Speaker: Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has said that the opposition has the constitutional and democratic right to move a no-confidence motion against either him...
SC Registrar’s office raises objections to PTI founder’s contempt petition
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Registrar’s Office on Tuesday raised preliminary objections to a contempt petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the alleged non-implementation of...
Stocks advance, oil eases as markets weigh fresh US pressure on Iran
WEB DESK: Global stock markets edged higher on Tuesday while oil prices retreated as investors considered Washington’s renewed push to economically isolate Iran, with attention...
US announces $10 million bounty on Iran’s IRGC officers
WEB DESK: A $10 million bounty puts Iran’s Revolutionary Guard officials in the spotlight as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran, reports. US is seeking...
Naqvi seeks comprehensive security overhaul for Islamabad Diplomatic Enclave
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed authorities to prepare a new, comprehensive security plan for Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave as he reviewed ongoing development...
21 Former world cricket captains write again to PM regarding Imran Khan’s medical treatment
WEB DESK: A group of 21 internationally renowned former cricket captains has sent another letter to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. In the letter,...
NA speaker praises outgoing UN resident coordinator’s contributions
ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad today, Mohamed Yahya, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, paid a farewell visit to National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. During...
PPP-AJK expels two senior leaders over election-related violations
A.J.KASHMIR: The Pakistan Peoples Party’s Azad Kashmir chapter has terminated the membership of two senior leaders for allegedly breaching party discipline and disregarding party directives...
Syrian Court sentences former grand mufti Sheikh Ahmad to life in Prison during Bashar al-Assad’s regime
WEB DESK: In a significant legal development, Syria’s criminal court has sentenced Sheikh Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of Syria, to life...
Gold prices continue to rise, increase of Rs. 15,100 in just three days
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have surged again today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders & Exporters Association, the price of...
PM congratulates nation on Moody’s upgrade of Pakistan’s credit rating to B3
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to the Pakistani people following Moody’s decision to upgrade the country’s sovereign credit rating from CAA1...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating, highlights governance progress
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating from Caa1 to B3, citing significant improvements in governance as a major reason for the positive shift. In...
Tragic road incidents in Balochistan result in nine deaths, four injuries
QUETTA: Two fatal road accidents in Balochistan’s Washuk and Panjgur districts have resulted in nine fatalities and injuries to four children, officials confirmed. The first...