Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...
Chairperson of NGO detained over child trafficking accusations
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken into custody the head of a non-governmental organisation accused of involvement in child trafficking activities in Karachi....
Islamabad blocks PTI’s petition for august 5 rally at F-9 park
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) proposal to hold a large public gathering at F-9 Park on August 5, as announced on Monday....
Girl’s stomach lock extracted without surgery at Lyari
KARACHI: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Lyari General Hospital successfully extracted a lock from the stomach of a 23-year-old girl with intellectual disabilities,...
Pakistan to Restart Sending Skilled Workers to Kuwait Following Visa Ban Lift
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) announced on Monday that Pakistan will resume dispatching skilled workers to Kuwait. This move...
Trump announces increase in tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to further increase tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a statement released on social...
17 people sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Three-Day Period
RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, 17 individuals have been sentenced to death over the past three days, bringing the total number of executions this year to...
Pakistan issues first ferry service license to Iran and GCC countries
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced the issuance of Pakistan’s inaugural ferry service license to Seekeepers, an international maritime operator, enabling route operations...
Section 144 enforced in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI demonstrations
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration has issued a notification imposing Section 144 from August 4 through August 10, prohibiting all forms of processions, public gatherings, and...
US dollar rate declines by 6 paisa against Pak Rupee
KARACHI: The rate of dollar decreased by 6 paisa against Pakistani Rupee in Interbank As per detail, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) registered a slight appreciation...
Israeli forces martyr 41 people across Gaza since dawn
Gaza: At least 41 Palestinians, including 20 aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, Al Jazeera reported citing sources at...
Gold price in Pakistan surges again
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan witnessed hike for another consecutive session on Monday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
PM condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli ministers, settler groups
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unequivocally condemned the recent act of storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli ministers accompanied by settler groups and shielded...
The Economist appreciates Field Marshal efforts in improving Pakistan-US relations
Web Desk: The Economist in its article has appreciated Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations. According to the article, Asim Munir is...
Ensure transparency, speed and quality in public dispensation of health facilities to public: Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed the all the departments of the health ministry to ensure transparency, speed and quality in...
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of WI tour
Islamabad:Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the third T20I and the subsequent three-match ODI series against West Indies after sustaining a left...
Death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed being observed today
Web Desk: The 26th death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed is being observed today (Monday). Born in 1940 in Delhi, Akhlaq Ahmed started...
PSX achieves another milestone after reaching 142,052 points for the first time in history
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index on Monday climbed to a fresh all-time closing high of 142,052.64 points, up 1,017.66 points, from...
DPM Dar telephones US counterpart to discuss regional and international issues
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two leaders discussed a range of...
PM chairs meeting in Gilgit Baltistan regarding damage caused by recent rains and floods
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. Chairing a...
Hajj 2026 applications and dues to be received from today
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications, with the collection of dues starting from Monday,...
Iranian President two day official visit concludes
ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar and Riaz Hussain Pirzada saw off Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian who left Pakistan for Iran on Sunday night after...
PM pays tribute to martyrs of police for sacrificing their lives to maintain law and order in country
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the police force for ensuring public peace and conducting hundreds of operations in the war against terrorism in...
National Police Martyrs’ Day being observed today
Web Desk: National Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed today (Monday) to pay homage to services of police department. The day aims to honour brave...
Presisent dicusses major regional and international developments with Iranian Counterpart
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to further broaden bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The commitment was made during a meeting between President...
Pakistan clinch victory in 3rd T-20I by 13 runs to win series against West Indies
Lauderhill, Florida: Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Syub heroic 138 runs partnership powered Pakistan clinching a splendid victory in third T-20 against West Indies by 13...
PM, President of Iran exchange views on regional, global developments
ISLAMABAD: President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Sunday met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House and discussed matters of bilateral, regional...
Federal dispensaries in Karachi to be upgraded to modern community health, preventive services centers: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday, today visited central government dispensary at Karachi airport and reviewed facilities provided to patients. The...
Pakistan to send 17th relief consignment to Palestine today
Islamabad: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the 17th consignment of 100 tons of relief supplies from Pakistan will be sent to Palestine...
Pakistan, Iran set target of boosting their bilateral trade to 10 billion dollars
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have set a target of boosting their bilateral trade to ten billion dollars at the earliest. Addressing a joint press stakeout...
Police check post in Bannu attacked: 3 Terrorists killed in retaliation,policeman embraced martyrdom
Bannu: Terrorists on intervening night of Saturday and Sunday attacked a police check post in Fateh Khail martyring a policeman while in a retaliatory fire...
Crowd flock to expo center on last day of My Karachi Exhibition
Karachi: As many as 300 local and foreign companies presented their products and services at the My Karachi Exhibition while people flocked to the exhibition...
Pakistan, Iran exchange 12 agreements & MoUs
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have exchanged 12 agreements and MoUs for promotion of bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The exchange ceremony was held in Islamabad...
Met dept forecasts yet another spell of rain-wind/thundershowers from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast yet another spell of rain-wind/thundershowers expected to hit large swathes of the country from August 4 onwards,...
Planning Minister meets China’s Development Research Center President for reaching agreement on joint research
Beijing: Ministry of Planning, Pakistan and China’s Development Research Center have reached an agreement for joint research, training programs and expert exchanges in the field...
IG Sindh claims Karachi placed on 128 position with respect to crimes
Karachi: Inspector General Sindh (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has claimed that Karachi has reached on 128 position with respect to crimes. The IG Sindh...
DPM calls on President of Iran, reaffirms Pakistan deep commitment its historic, brotherly ties with Iran
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday. Welcoming the Iranian President,...
Australian lawmakers call for sanctions on Israel for Gaza War during Sydney huge protest
Sydney: Mehreen Faruqi, Australia’s the New South Wales senator for the Greens party, called for the “harshest sanctions on Israel” while accusing its military of...
Single-day Gaza death toll rises to 62
Gaza: Sixty-two Palestinians, most of them aid seekers, have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since dawn on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported, citing hospital...
Govt decides allowing unregistered Hajj pilgrims to submit Hajj applications from Aug 11 to 16
Islamabad: The government has decided to allow unregistered pilgrims to submit Hajj 2026 application as the fear of non completion of Hajj quota of 1,...
PM hosts formal welcome ceremony in honour of Iranian President at PM House
Islamabad: A formal welcome ceremony was hosted in honour of Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian at the Prime Minister House, Islamabad today. On arrival, he...
West Indies clinch victory in 2nd T-20 by 2 wickets against Pakistan in thriller
Lauderhill: West Indies clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20I on Sunday at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground...
PAF Used J-10C and Electronic Warfare to Down Indian Rafale: Report reveals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operation involving Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets successfully brought down a French-origin Rafale jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during...
Ali Ameen should resign if not maintain law in province: Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: Founder PTI Imran khan has said If Ali Amin cannot maintain law and order in the province, he should resign. The founder of Pakistan...
Imran Khan Rules Out Political Role for Sons, Confirms Phone Contact from Jail
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has ruled out any political involvement for his sons, Kasim and Suleman, confirming they...
Pakistan to face South Africa in WCL 2025 final tonight at Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM – The grand finale of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 will see Pakistan Champions square off against South Africa Champions today at...
Iranian President arrives in Pakistan to bolster bilateral trade, regional stability
LAHORE – Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and promoting regional...
Michael Jackson’s Iconic Rhinestone Socks Auctioned for Over $8,800
PARIS: A pair of rhinestone-adorned socks once worn by music legend Michael Jackson have sold for over $8,800 at an auction in France—nearly triple their...
Tragedy in Lakki Marwat: Mortar Shell blast claims lives of five children, Injures 13
LAKKI MARWAT: A tragic incident unfolded in Lakki Marwat’s Surband Langar Khel area on Saturday when a mortar shell explosion resulted in the deaths of...
Pakistan army to retain strategic superiority amid shifting warfare trends: COAS Munir
RAWALPINDI: During a visit to Multan Garrison, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to maintaining a...