PML-N’s Najeeb Naqi elected 25th president of AJK
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi has been elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing 32 votes in Thursday’s...
Mir Raza Ali case: Judicial commission questions SSP Soomro over investigation lapses
KARACHI: A judicial commission probing the killing of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has raised serious questions over the handling of the investigation, with SSP...
Slingshot consignment allegedly meant for PTI protest seized in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Law-enforcement authorities have seized a vehicle allegedly transporting a consignment of slingshots intended for a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Peshawar. Police sources said...
13 terrorists killed in Quetta clearance operation: ISPR
QUETTA: Security forces have killed 13 terrorists during an ongoing clearance operation in the Shaban area of Quetta, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on...
Iranian students return to schools after months of war disruption
TEHRAN: Millions of Iranian children returned to classrooms on Wednesday as schools reopened following months of closures linked to the Middle East war. Parents accompanied...
Punjab considers mobile, internet restrictions head of PTI’s long march
ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned nationwide protest and march to Islamabad, the Punjab government has reportedly requested the federal authorities to...
CCTV footage adds new twist to Peshawar mother-daughter murder case
PESHAWAR: Police investigating the death of a pregnant teenager in Danishabad have found no CCTV evidence showing a man accompanying the deceased girl and her...
PM vows to complete Polio eradication, strengthen global partnerships
ISLAMABAD: In a meeting during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong dedication to eliminating polio...
Rising Oil flows from Gulf Countries as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist
WEB DESK: Following disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Gulf nations are adjusting their oil export strategies to compensate for reduced flows...
Pakistan names Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood as first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), the Foreign...
Gold rates drop Rs1,800 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Wednesday, tracking a fall in international bullion rates. Market data showed that the international price of gold fell...
Jhelum steps up security measures ahead of possible PTI march
JHELUM: The district administration has intensified security preparations in Jhelum amid the possibility of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Sarai Alamgir. Officials have finalised...
Bahawalpur teenager held for allegedly poisoning father after consulting AI
BAHAWALPUR: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has arrested a 17-year-old student in Bahawalpur for allegedly attempting to poison his father after seeking...
PM Shehbaz vows steadfast support for Saudi Arabia’s security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security, saying Islamabad stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the kingdom...
Punjab seeks Rangers deployment in four districts ahead of PTI march
LAHORE: The Punjab government has requested the deployment of Rangers in four districts as part of security measures ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march...
Pakistan intercepts eight Afghan-origin drones, foils militant infiltration attempt
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed eight drones that crossed into the country’s airspace from Afghanistan on Wednesday, security sources said. According to...
Pakistan secures $1.7bn in foreign financing during first two months of FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received around $1.7 billion in foreign loans and financial assistance during July and August 2026, marking a 23.6% increase compared with the $1.37...
Pakistan women secure Asian Games 2026 bronze with 31-run win over Bangladesh
NISSHIN: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team clinched the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after beating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff at...
Overseas Pakistanis can now complete PSW biometric verification remotely
ISLAMABAD: Overseas Pakistanis involved in international trade can now complete biometric verification for Pakistan Single Window (PSW) services remotely through the National Database and Registration...
Trump praises PM Shehbaz as ‘wonderful person’ at UNGA
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a “wonderful person” while addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General...
Hania Aamir backs Nameer Khan in playful Zamil jibe
KARACHI: Pakistani actors Hania Aamir and Nameer Khan entertained fans with a light-hearted social media exchange centred around Nameer’s character Zamil in the drama Dar-e-Nijaat....
NADRA allows select adults to apply for CNIC without birth certificate
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a temporary facility allowing certain citizens above 18 years of age to obtain a Computerized...
NA panel told 1,252 stolen Pakistani artefacts recovered, repatriated
ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly committee was informed on Tuesday that 1,252 artefacts stolen from Pakistan had been recovered and brought back to the country over...
M-1 motorway to close from September 23 amid security concerns
ISLAMABAD: The M-1 Motorway connecting Islamabad and Peshawar will be closed to all traffic from 11pm on September 23, 2026, until further notice, according to...
Six militants killed in Balochistan operation, nine suspects detained
QUETTA: Security forces have killed six suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, security sources said. The operation, conducted under Operation Shaaban-II in the...
Govt rolls out PAK app facility for petrol relief scheme complaints
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has launched a digital complaint mechanism through the PAK app to help citizens report and monitor issues related to the petrol...
French defence secretary general meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI: France’s Secretary General for Defence and National Security Nicolas Roche met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim...
Pregnant 17-year-old allegedly killed, found hanging from tree in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A 17-year-old pregnant girl was allegedly murdered in what police are investigating as an honour-related killing, with her body later found hanging from a...
Karachi sees hottest September day in nine years as temperature reaches 40.7°C
KARACHI: Karachi experienced its hottest September day in nine years on Monday, with the mercury rising to 40.7°C amid hot and humid weather across the...
Germany announces PhD scholarship for Pakistani students with €1,500 monthly stipend
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani students seeking doctoral opportunities in Germany can apply for the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship 2027, which offers financial support for PhD studies at...
National Assembly orders 50% staff to work remotely under austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has introduced a series of austerity and fuel-saving measures, including a rotational work-from-home arrangement for half of its employees, as...
K-Electric faces funding crunch as banks pull back credit lines
KARACHI: K-Electric, Karachi’s sole power distributor, is facing mounting financial pressure as banks have reportedly stopped extending fresh financing and begun withdrawing existing credit facilities....
Yemen fighting leaves over 150 dead as UN warns of fresh displacement
SANAA: More than 150 people have reportedly been killed in two days of renewed fighting in Yemen between Iran-backed Houthi forces and Saudi-supported government troops,...
Two police constables martyred in Nushki attack on polio security team
NUSHKI: Two police constables were martyred on Tuesday when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on personnel deployed to guard an anti-polio vaccination team in the...
Chief of Defence Forces Munir Reaffirms Military’s Commitment to Defeating Terrorism and Securing Lasting Peace
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Tuesday, according to the Inter-Services Public...
Fazlur Rehman says government writ absent in two provinces
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has criticised the government over the country’s deteriorating law-and-order and economic situation, saying its writ was absent...
Over 22,000 security personnel mobilised in Islamabad ahead of protest calls
RAWALPINDI: Security arrangements have been stepped up across Islamabad and the Rawalpindi Division as authorities prepare for possible long marches and protest demonstrations planned by...
CDA steps up crackdown on illegal structures along Islamabad Expressway
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified its anti-encroachment and building control operation along the eastern side of Islamabad Expressway, targeting unauthorised construction and...
Imran Khan’s sisters Uzma, Noreen detained under 3-MPO
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan have been detained for 30 days under Section 3 of the Maintenance...
FIA arrests two MOFA officials in fake apostille case
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) officials over their alleged involvement in a network accused of producing...
Two crew injured after projectile strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI: Two crew members suffered minor injuries after a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according...
37 terrorists killed in KP, Afghan border operations: MoIB
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 37 terrorists during intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and areas along the border with Afghanistan, the Ministry of Information and...
Ishaq Dar reaches New York for 81st UN General Assembly session
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in New York to attend the high-level week of the 81st session of...
KU professor Arif Saqi reaches settlement with assault case suspect
KARACHI: University of Karachi Professor Arif Khan Saqi has confirmed that he has reconciled with Konain Shah, the man accused of assaulting him in a...
Rawalpindi hotelier moves LHC against repeated business closures
RAWALPINDI: A hotel owner has approached the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging the administration and police orders to shut down his...
D-Chowk sealed as Islamabad braces for protests
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have stepped up security measures in the federal capital, sealing D-Chowk and placing shipping containers at key entry and exit points ahead of...
Gold prices fall in Pakistan amid weaker global rates
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Monday as international bullion rates declined amid continued investor focus on developments in the Middle East. Data...
18-year-old girl killed in suspected honour killing in Karachi
KARACHI: An 18-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her brother in Karachi’s Orangi Town in what police described as an honour-related incident. Police identified...
Pakistan targets militant hideouts in KP, border areas with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and precision airstrikes against militant hideouts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the border region with Afghanistan following a...
Naqvi says govt will adopt permanent strategy ahead of PTI Sept 27 march
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the government will adopt a long-term strategy to deal with repeated protests, as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for...