High-level meeting likely tomorrow to discuss emergency or governor’s rule in KP
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting is likely to be held tomorrow to discuss the possible imposition of an emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with...
Karachi hit by phased power outages amid K-Electric network strain
KARACHI: Residents across Karachi are facing electricity disruptions as K-Electric has reportedly decided to implement phased load-shedding following increased pressure on its power network amid...
Flour prices jump by up to Rs400 in a week across Pakistan
KARACHI: Flour prices have surged across several cities in Pakistan, with the cost of a 20-kilogram bag rising by as much as Rs400 in just...
PTI MPA Abdul Salam Afridi allegedly abducted at gunpoint in Mardan, PHC petition says
PESHAWAR: A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking the recovery of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of Provincial Assembly Abdul Salam...
PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms across Punjab from October 10 to 14
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a weather alert, warning of rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in several parts of the...
Govt vows targeted fuel subsidies for deserving citizens
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the government’s resolve to provide targeted fuel subsidies to deserving sections of society in...
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, reaffirms Pakistan’s support
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced repeated attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia, including strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in...
Mir Raza case: DIG Amir Farooqi’s replies to judicial commission come to light
KARACHI: Details of the 19 questions put to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Amir Farooqi, who heads the investigation team in the Mir Raza case, and...
Gold prices jump Rs5,900 per tola in Pakistan amid global rally
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Friday, following a strong rebound in international bullion markets, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Seven India-backed militants killed in North Waziristan operation: security sources
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have eliminated seven India-backed militants in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, security sources said on Friday. According...
Pakistan committed to preventing further escalation of Middle East conflict: ISPR chief
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan remains committed to diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict peacefully and is working to prevent the hostilities from spreading further, Director...
FIA stops mother, two daughters from travelling to Dubai over suspected trafficking
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stopped a mother and her two daughters from travelling to Dubai from Karachi after immigration officials raised concerns...
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia disrupt Pakistan-Saudi air travel, 42 flights cancelled
KARACHI: Air travel between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia faced major disruptions on Friday after 42 flights were cancelled amid rising regional tensions and reported Houthi...
KP raises record revenue from four markhor trophy-hunting permits
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has raised more than $1.21 million through the auction of four exportable markhor trophy-hunting permits, with officials describing the result...
Court schedules hearing on petition challenging KP chief minister’s appointment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan will hear a petition challenging the appointment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on October 15, 2026....
Pakistan denies NYT claim that its jets are operating against Houthis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information has rejected a New York Times report alleging that Pakistan Air Force aircraft were being used against Yemen’s Houthis, calling...
KP people facing difficulties due to PTI long march: Amir Muqam
PESHAWAR: Minister of Kashmir affairs and Gilgit Bailsman Amir Muqam has said that PTI’s log mark disrupting business activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Talking to the...
Apple may hold two October events for new smart home device and Macs
WEB DESK: Apple is reportedly preparing to host two separate product events this month, with the first potentially taking place as early as October 13....
Khawaja Asif rules out relief for Imran Khan if PTI resorts to pressure tactics
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has ruled out any relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan if the party attempts to pressure the government...
Islamabad set to become Pakistan’s first plastic-free city: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said Islamabad is on course to become Pakistan’s first plastic-free city, with the government seeking cooperation...
PCB launches live-streaming app for cricket fans
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched the PCB Live App, offering fans a way to watch cricket matches and follow updates from their mobile...
CRS report puts US aircraft losses in Iran war at 81
WEB DESK: A revised Congressional Research Service report says 81 US aircraft have been destroyed or damaged since the Iran war began on February 28,...
Türkiye rules out sending troops to fight Yemen’s Houthis
ANKARA: Türkiye will not deploy troops to Yemen to fight the Houthis, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday, despite Ankara’s defence agreement with Saudi Arabia...
Zardari, Shehbaz commend forces after North Waziristan operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised security forces for a successful operation in North Waziristan. In a statement, Zardari...
Attacks on Saudi airports kill three and injure 36, authorities say
RIYADH: Three people were killed and 36 injured in attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha, Saudi civil aviation authorities said Wednesday, as clashes between...
Court acquits 67 religious party activists for lack of evidence
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has acquitted 67 accused individuals due to lack of evidence in a case registered during a 2021 protest staged...
Gold edges up Rs600 per tola after sharp fall
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded modestly on Thursday, gaining Rs600 per tola after a steep drop a day earlier, according to the All-Pakistan Gems...
Maryam Nawaz apprises ILO chief of Punjab’s labour reforms
LAHORE: International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, leading a delegation, met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss labour rights,...
PTI leadership convenes emergency huddle over government offer
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has summoned an emergency meeting of its senior leadership after receiving a proposal from the government, conveyed through Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)...
Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have eliminated nine terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in multiple areas of North Waziristan, security sources said on...
Pakistan, Bahrain set $1bn bilateral trade target within three years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to step up economic cooperation and work towards doubling bilateral trade to $1 billion over the next three years....
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies, passes away from cardiac arrest in Goa
WEB DESK: Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has passed away. According to information, he was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula, Goa. He...
Pakistani forces already serving in Saudi Arabia, says DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has had military personnel deployed in Saudi Arabia for decades, with troops serving across several capabilities and domains, Inter-Services Public Relations Director-General Lt...
Saudi Arabia to hold sixth Hajj Conference, Exhibition in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia will host the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah from November 8 to 11, bringing together organizations and service providers involved...
Three more Pakistani sailors from hijacked vessel arrive in Karachi
KARACHI: Three Pakistani crew members of the *MV Honour 25*, seized by Somali pirates, have arrived in Karachi after travelling from Ethiopia, officials said. The...
PTI calls for unconditional talks after PM Shehbaz’s offer
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday called for unconditional negotiations with the government, saying dialogue should continue regardless of the...
Gold prices fall by Rs3,100 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs3,100 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of one tola of...
Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s support for UN peace efforts
RAWALPINDI: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s chief of army staff and chief of defence forces, at General Headquarters,...
President, prime minister praise forces after anti-terror operations
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised security forces for operations against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In a...
LHC dismisses civil judge Zile Huma following misconduct inquiry
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aaliya Neelum has approved the dismissal of civil judge Zile Huma over misconduct and a breach of discipline, according...
Tariq Fazal warns KP chief minister’s stance could lead to emergency rule
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has accused Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of refusing to cooperate with the federal government,...
PHC seeks KP govt response on plea for deputy chief minister
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a response from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on a petition calling for the appointment of a Deputy...
18 militants killed in security operations across KP, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 18 militants in separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, security sources said on Wednesday. According to the...
Pakistan secures diplomatic win as UNHRC backs cross-border water cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a diplomatic breakthrough at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after a resolution recognising access to safe drinking water and...
Balochistan lawmaker throws passport in Assembly after alleged airport stop
QUETTA: Balochistan opposition MPA Zahid Reki protested in the provincial assembly after saying he was stopped at an airport while travelling to Madinah and treated...
Russia, Pakistan wrap up ninth joint ‘Druzhba’ drills in Cherat
ISLAMABAD: Russian and Pakistani forces have concluded their ninth joint Druzhba military exercise in Cherat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Russian Embassy said. The drills involved Russian...
Pakistan tests extended-range version of Fatah-4 missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended version of its indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. The Inter-Services...
Listed pharma firms’ FY26 profits rise 28% to Rs42.2bn
KARACHI: Profits at Pakistan’s listed pharmaceutical companies climbed 28% year-on-year to Rs42.2 billion in FY26, supported mainly by higher medicine prices and reduced financing costs,...
Shehbaz Sharif urges PTI to end long march, offers talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government would not let protests undermine Pakistan’s economy, adding that authorities would act to safeguard lives and property....
Four new AJK Council members sworn in
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council, administered the oath to four newly elected members at a ceremony in...