Naqvi calls on Iranian President Pezeshkian
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan. Talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who called...
DPM represents Pakistan at joint call of SCO FMs on President Xi
Beijing: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at the joint call of the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States...
PSX continues bullish streak, crosses historic 137,000 mark in morning session
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its record-breaking rally on Tuesday as improved economic outlook and aggressive buying by local funds. The benchmark KSE-100 Index...
Pakistani rupee experienced slight depreciation against dollar in Interbank
KARACHI: The United State Dollar value increased by 26 paisa in the Interbank and traded at PKR.284.72 According to the currency market dealer, the rate...
Govt, Sugar Industry Reach Deal ‘Sugar Price set at 165 rupees per kilogram’
ISLAMABAD: An agreement has been reached between the government and the sugar industry, decided to fix sugar price at the rate of 165 per kg...
JUI Chief emphasises maintaining moderate relations with PTI despite ongoing conflict
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has stated that they are not ending their differences with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), but they wish to...
Over 110 monsoon-related fatalities in Pakistan since late June
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts another round of heavy rainfall across central and northern regions from July 15 to 17. Since the arrival...
Govt, Media, Citizens must jointly tackle fake news: Seminar Organized by FPCCI, PDMF
Karachi: Islam provided the criteria for truth and verification 1,400 years ago by stating that any claim contradicting the Quran is not acceptable, said Syeda...
Maryam Nawaz Launches PERA to Combat Inflation and Encroachments
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday announced the launch of the newly formed Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority (PERA), asserting that it will...
Fuel prices expected to increase in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to increase the prices of fuel during the upcoming review. Preliminary calculations, based on recent shifts in international oil markets,...
Govt slams PTI’s new protest campaign, refusal to engage in political dialogue
ISLAMABAD: In response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) recent announcement of another protest movement against the current government, officials have sharply criticised the party for prioritising...
FINMIN calls all buisness chambers, associations tomorrow for talks on reservation on FBR additional powers
Karachi: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has called all business chambers and associations for negotiations on their strike of July 19 against powers of...
Gold price increase by Rs.1600 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1600 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold...
Intense monsoon prediction triggers red alerts in provinces
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that “heavy to very heavy rainfall” could unleash flash floods in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, parts of Balochistan, Kashmir, Islamabad...
PSX sets history after crossing 1, 36,502 points gaining 2200 points
Karachi: Bourse achieved a milestone on first day of buisness week as benchmark Karachi 100 Index crossed psychological barriers of 136,000 points for the first...
Pakistan pharmaceutical and medical devices fields have enormous economic capacity: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said that Pakistan pharmaceutical and medical devices fields have massive economic capacity. Chairing a meeting...
Frontier Constabulary becomes “Federal Constabulary” after President promulgates Ordinance
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday promulgated the Frontier Constabulary (Re-organisation) Ordinance, 2025 under Article 89 of the Constitution — officially transforming the Frontier...
US tech companies replaced 94,000 jobs with artificial intelligence
TASHKENT: Since the beginning of 2025, major technology companies in the United States have continued to drastically reduce their workforces. According to official statistics, more...
Polio virus found in Mirpur AJK sewerage system: DHO
MIRPUR (AJK):Mirpur AJK, District Health Authorities have advised the parents to complete the routine immunization course, including the polio vaccination course of their under-5 children...
Pakistan Railways to launch new state-of-the-art business train
Pakistan Railways to launch new state-of-the-art business train Lahore: Pakistan Railways has announced to launch a new state-of-the-art business train from this week. The new...
Govt establishes new authority NAFSA
Islamabad: The government has established a new authority National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) under the facilitation of Special Investment Facilitation Council. The establishment...
Italy’s Sinner beats defending champion Alcaraz to win Wimbledon men’s title
London: Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown,...
PM expresses satisfaction over PSX crossing record 135,000 points
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange crossing record 135,000 points. In a statement, he said the historic surge...
Strong 6.7 earthquake hits near Indonesia’s Maluku province
Jakarta: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, according to data from the United States Geological Survey...
New Freedom Flotilla sets sail from Italy to break Gaza blockade
Sicily: A Gaza-bound boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists and humanitarian aid left Sicily on Sunday, over a month after Israel detained and deported people aboard a...
DPM Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO CFM meeting in China
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation to a three-day meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers being held in Tianjin,...
PSX achieves milestone as surpasses psychological barrier of 135,000 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday achieved another milestone and surpassed the psychological barrier of 135,000 points during the morning trading session for the...
Dar receives phone call from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to international peace and security, and to the pacific settlement...
Govt decides to transform Frontier Constablulary into nationwide federal force
Islamabad: The federal government decided on Sunday to transform the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a nationwide federal force for expanding its jurisdiction and capabilities across...
PTI sacks five MNAs over supporting govt for passage of 26th constitutional amendment
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Sunday expelled five of its MNAs who had supported the government for the passage of 26th constitutional amendments. According to...
Woman along with her two children commit suicide after comming underneath train in Sahiwal
Sahiwal: A woman along with her two children committed suicide after comming underneath the train in Sahiwal. According to the rescue sources deceased woman and...
Commerce Minister to embark on visit to UK today for deepen bilateral commercial ties
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has embarked on a pivotal official visit to the United Kingdom from July 14 to 20, 2025,...
Japan clinch victory against Pakistan by 3-0 in Men’s U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025
Dazhou: Japan have defeated Pakistan by 3-0 in the Men’s U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025 at Dazhou, China today. Japan took lead in the very...
Rs 39.9 million looted from gold trader in Karachi
Karachi: An First Information Report (FIR) of robbery of Rs 39.9 million on a gold trader in Tariq road lodged at Ferozbad police station. As...
Kamal urges parents to contact polio workers directly to administer polio drops to their children
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal has sai d that as many as 14 cases of polio have been reported this year so...
Investigation committee formed to know actress Humaira Asghar cause of death
Karachi: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Mahroz Ali has constituted a investigation committee to know whether actress, model Humaira Asghar died physically, or committed...
Passenger bus falls into deep gorge killing 5 at M-2 Motorway Chakri Interchange
Rawalpindi: As many as five people were killed in a road accident on M-2 motorway Chakri Interchange as a private company passenger bus fell into...
Dar discusses Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project with his Uzbek counterpart
Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today spoke with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov. They discussed progress on the Framework Agreement on Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project. Both...
Heavy rains claim 104 lives, injure 200, as country grapples with ongoing monsoon spell
Islamabad: At least 104 people have lost their lives and 200 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, as the...
Men’s U18 Asia Hockey Cup: Pakistan to face Japan in final at Dazhou today
Dazhou: In the Men’s U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025, Pakistan will face Japan in the final of the tournament at Dazhou, China today. The match...
Israeli strikes martyr at least 29 Palestenians in Gaza
Gaza: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes have martyred at least 29 Palestinians, including six children near a water distribution point. Civil defence...
Pakistan continues to follow Quaid-e-Azam princpled stance on Israel not to recognize it: Pak Envoy
Dallas: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that there is no pressure from Washington on Islamabad to recognise Israel. Speaking...
President, PM reaffirm support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated Pakistan’s political, moral, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people until they...
Kashmiris observing Martyrs’ Day today
Web Desk: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control, as well as those living in Pakistan and across the world, are observing the...
CM Sarfraz Bugti slams ‘Distorted Narrative’ on Balochistan in meeting with HRCP delegation
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has condemned the recent wave of terrorism in the province, especially the ethnic-based killings of civilians, describing them...
DG ISPR Visits Muzaffarabad, Engages with Civil Society in AJK
MUZAFFARABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, paid a significant visit to Muzaffarabad, where he engaged in a...
Shehzad Akbar proven to be the key figure in £190 million corruption case
ISLAMABAD: Shehzad Akbar, former Chairman of the Asset Recovery Unit (ARU) and ex-Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability, has been identified as the...
55 Pakistanis Martyred in Indian Assault, Victory Achieved Through Modern Warfare: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Saturday that 55 Pakistanis lost their lives due to Indian aggression in May, describing it as an unprovoked...
FIA arrests two MEPCO officials over fake electricity meters
MULTAN: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested two officials of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) involved in corruption and issuance of . According...
SJC endorses 2025 service rules, reviews judicial complaints
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), under the leadership of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, has approved the draft for the SJC Service...