AJK elections 2026: voting begins in four Bagh, Haveli constituencies
MUZAFFARABAD: Polling has commenced in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts as the third phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general...
Sharjeel Memon approaches NCCIA over alleged false social media claims
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as false, fabricated and malicious...
Two killed, five hurt in Khushab crash; six injured as bus overturns in Kalat
KHUSHAB: Two people were killed and five others sustained injuries in a road accident in Khushab district on Sunday, according to rescue officials. The accident...
ISPR unveils Balochi patriotic song ‘Pak Ay Watan’ ahead of independence day
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new Balochi-language patriotic song, “Pak Ay Watan,” as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day. The...
President, PM pay tribute to Captain Hamza Akram martyred in Hangu operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Captain Hamza Akram, who lost his...
Technology streamlining immigration process, says Mohsin Naqvi
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the use of modern technology has significantly improved and simplified the immigration process at airports. During a surprise...
Punjab’s ‘Maryam Ko Bataye’ scheme offers Rs10,000 aid: How to Apply?
LAHORE: Punjab residents seeking financial support or assistance with essential medical and mobility needs can approach the provincial government through Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s...
Mir Raza Ali case: exhumation yields 17 samples as Jibran Nasir seeks clarity
KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir, representing the family of Mir Raza Ali, has said the latest forensic examination following the exhumation of the deceased’s body could...
15 militants killed in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 15 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across several districts of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday....
Makkah defence pact open to other countries, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not aimed at any particular country and...
PIA grants performance bonus to employees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance-based bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary for its staff. The decision was made during a...
JI Protests over fuel costs, inflation disrupt traffic in multiple cities
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organized nationwide demonstrations on Friday to protest against rising inflation, increased fuel prices, the petroleum levy, and taxes. The protests included rallies,...
NEPRA increases electricity rates nationwide by 75 paise per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a nationwide increase of 75 paise per unit in electricity rates. According to the official...
BLF member surrenders, declares break from terror group
QUETTA : A militant affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has voluntarily surrendered to security forces and announced his disassociation from the organization....
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiative
WEB DESK: A court in New Mexico has mandated Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to teen mental health and to overhaul...
Robbery at Edhi Home Sohrab Goth: Rs6.5 million stolen
KARACHI: In a brazen attack, armed assailants robbed Rs 6.5 million from employees at Edhi Home in Sohrab Goth, Sources stated that it was payday,...
PM Sharif, Gen Munir perform umrah during Saudi visit
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Defence Force General Asim Munir, performed Umrah in Makkah with their delegation. The delegation also included...
Mohsin Naqvi sets deadline for Islamabad safe city expansion
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed officials to finish the Islamabad Safe City Expansion Project by September 30th. During a visit to the Safe...
Gold prices continue to climb in Pakistan
KARACHI: On Friday, gold prices in Pakistan kept rising, mirroring the upward trend seen in the global bullion markets According to the All-Pakistan Gems and...
Goods transporters confirm nationwide strike set for August 8
KARACHI: Talks between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government over cancelling the scheduled nationwide strike on August 8 have collapsed....
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit
MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...
Rs23 million safe city CCTV project launched in Harnai
HARNAI: A Rs23 million Safe City surveillance project has been inaugurated in Harnai, marking a major step towards improving public safety and strengthening the district’s...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince hold key talks in Makkah
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Friday to discuss...
Two sanitation workers lose lives during sewer cleaning operation in Jhang
JHANG: Two sanitation workers employed by a private contractor engaged by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) died after falling into a sewer while carrying...
NEPRA eliminates approval process for solar systems up to 25 KW
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delegated the power to approve solar installations up to 25 kW directly to distribution companies. In...
India’s Modi embraces instagram to connect with youth after generation Z protests
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently turned to Instagram with casual, selfie-style videos in an effort to appeal to young voters, especially after...
Trump blasts defense secretary over ammunition shortage amid Iran tensions: US Media
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s frustration and concerns over possible military action against Iran have become more apparent publicly. According to reports from a US newspaper,...
Somali delegation meets with Pakistan Army Chief to discuss security collaboration
RAWALPINDI: A high-ranking delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia, headed by Defence Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, paid a visit to General Headquarters (GHQ)...
12 terrorists eliminated in IBOs in Washuk, Mastung, Balochistan: ISPR report
MASTUNG: Security forces successfully neutralized 12 terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan during targeted intelligence-based operations in the districts of Washuk and Mastung in Balochistan....
Third women’s T20: Pakistan clinches victory over Sri Lanka by 4 wickets
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a four-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the concluding T20 match held in Dambulla today. Sri Lanka women’s...
Shuja Asad expresses gratitude as he bids farewell to his role in ‘Dr Bahu’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Shuja Asad has shared an emotional farewell message to his much-discussed character from the popular drama series ‘Dr Bahu,’ thanking fans...
Pakistan secures series-equalizing win over west Indies with 8-wicket victory
WEB DESK: Pakistan claimed an eight-wicket win over the West Indies on the final day of the second and concluding Test at Queen’s Park Oval...
Mir Raza Ali’s body to be exhumed on August 7 as investigation intensifies
KARACHI: Authorities will exhume the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali at 9:00am on August 7 as part of the ongoing probe into his death...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz emphasizes urgent completion all water filtration projects
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, reiterated that every resident has the fundamental right to access safe and clean drinking water. During a...
Gold price surge by Rs11,300 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices posted a significant surge in Pakistan on Thursday, driven by a strong upswing in international bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan...
Two women suspects die under mysterious circumstances in Lahore Police custody
LAHORE: Two women arrested on allegations of theft and fraud died in police custody under unexplained circumstances, prompting an official inquiry, police sources said on...
Sindh assumes control of evacuated properties across province
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to assume administrative control of all evacuated properties across the province, maintaining that, following the 18th Constitutional Amendment, such...
Govt extends NBP President Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s tenure by two weeks
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has granted a two-week extension to Rehmat Ali Hasnie as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Bank of...
PCB hands Hamza Nazar Two-Year suspension, Rs1 Million penalty over visa misrepresentation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from all domestic and international cricket for two years and imposed a Rs1...
PM Shehbaz, field marshal Asim to pay 3-day visit to Saudi Arabia from today: FO
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, will...
Passport fee system to be improved for greater user convenience
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have announced plans to enhance the cashless passport fee payment system, aiming to make it more user-friendly and accessible. The directives were issued...
Microsoft clarifies windows 11 background service not tracking users without consent
WEB DESK: Microsoft has addressed recent concerns regarding a background service in Windows 11, admitting that the current explanation of the feature is vague and...
Second Test: West Indies all out for 117, Pakistan continues chase of 75 runs
WEB DESK: On the fourth day of the second Test, West Indies were all out for 117 runs in their second innings against Pakistan, setting...
Sindh govt approves minimum wage hike, wheat import plan
KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has approved a 7.5% increase in the provincial minimum wage, alongside measures to...
Record Increase in gold prices across Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.10000 per tola to Rs.437,935 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, a significant rise has...
AJK Election Commission announces results of Phase-II elections: successful candidates declared
A.J.KASHMIR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced the list of successful candidates for the second phase of the elections....
Major six-vehicle crash on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal; video emerges
KARACHI: An accident involving six cars took place on Shahrah-e-Faisal Wednesday evening. The collision occurred near Ferozabad Cut on the city’s main thoroughfare, with vehicles...
NA committee reviews proposed WAPDA security force legislation
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Water Resources held a session on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Wapda Security Force bill, with Lt Gen....
Naqvi approves construction of two additional underpasses in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to build two new underpasses in Islamabad, with work on the Kashmir Chowk and Faisal Mosque underpasses...
SHC orders swift removal of Illegal wall chalking, posters across Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the immediate removal of illegal wall chalking, posters, banners and other unauthorized public advertisements throughout the province,...