Punjab govt ban over substandard drugs across province
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken swift action to curb the distribution of unsafe medicines by banning 10 substandard drugs across the province. The Director-General...
JUI leader Abdul Ghafoor admitted to hospital owing heart attack
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan released a statement...
Opposition alliance plans protest outside parliament today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition will hold a sit-in outside Parliament House following Friday prayers on February 13. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Govt extends educational support for eligible students: Imran Shah
ISLAMABAD: Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, announced that over 75,000 students have benefited from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Individual Financial Assistance...
Sindh University Dadu campus official removed after viral video footage
DADU: The Sindh government has taken action against Professor Azhar Shah, the in-charge of Sindh University’s Dadu campus, following the circulation of videos on social...
T20 World Cup 2026: viral video raises hygiene concerns at Delhi Stadium
DELHI: Video allegedly filmed at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has gone viral, sparking debate and concern among cricket...
Saudi defense minister holds security talks with CDF in Riyadh
RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Defense Minister, convened with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at his Riyadh office on...
Sheikh Hasina denounces recent election in Bangladesh as a “Farce”
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent general elections held under an interim government, calling them a “farce.” From her current...
NEPRA Introduces fixed charges for domestic users with up to 300 units monthly consumption
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced fixed charges for residential consumers consuming up to 300 units of electricity each month. This...
President, PM congratulate nation on successful launch of EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly congratulated the Pakistani people on the successful deployment of the country’s second domestically...
Ruer-E-Hilal committee to meet on Feb 18 for Ramadan moon sighting
ISLAMABAD: Scientific forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may begin Ramadan simultaneously this year The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) is scheduled to assemble in...
Pakistan, U.S. explore opportunities to strengthen counterterrorism efforts, economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic meeting on Thursday, Pakistan and the United States committed to deepening cooperation in counterterrorism and expanding economic partnerships, specifically focusing on...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen economic ties with Turkey
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its friendly relations and economic collaboration with Turkey. During a discussion with a...
Ranveer Singh refuses King Khan to pay INR 0.4 billion for Don 3
WEB DESK: A recent behind-the-scenes clash between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment surrounding the much-anticipated Don 3 has taken a new turn, with the actor...
CM Punjab announces multi-billion projects in Mianwali, including Medical, Agricultural colleges
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has unveiled a series of major development projects during her visit to Mianwali, aiming to turn...
Karachi Ramadan 2026: Sehri & Iftar Schedule & Calendar
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi can depend on this comprehensive Ramadan timetable for accurate Sehri and Iftar timings throughout 2026. As Pakistan’s largest city and key...
PSL 11 Auction: top 10 most expensive players, big signings
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League’s 11th edition auction was held in Lahore, drawing widespread excitement among cricket enthusiasts and franchises. Leading the bidding was Islamabad...
Senate panel sparks laughter with confusing Mix-Up over acronym: “Camell” vs. “Camel”
ISLAMABAD: An unusual situation arose during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security on Wednesday when the committee chair mistakenly interpreted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces compensation for victims of Islamabad imambargah explosion
ISLAMABAD: The entire nation remains in mourning following the tragic suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday. He emphasized...
Tragedy in Swat: lawyer killed, seven others injured in children’s dispute turned violent
SWAT: Tensions in society continue to escalate as a violent altercation triggered by a dispute among children resulted in one death and seven injuries. The...
D.I. Khan Incident: Four police officers, including SHO, killed in militant attack
D.I.KHAN: A violent assault by militants resulted in the martyrdom of four police personnel, including SHO Faheem Mumtaz, during a search operation in Wana Budh,...
Singh govt introduces ‘Youth Card’ for young people
KARACHI: The Sind provincial government has initiated plans to introduce a ‘Youth Card’ designed to expand access to opportunities for the youth across the province....
NA speaker confirms acceptance of Akhtar Mengal’s resignation
ISLAMABAD: The resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has been officially accepted by the Speaker of the National Assembly,...
Moon for Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan likely to sighted Feb 18 evening
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon for Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to be born on February 17 at...
China achieves major milestone in Its lunar human spaceflight program
WEB DESK: China is making rapid progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Recently, the nation reached a significant...
Junaid Akbar announces exit from NA seat amid internal PTI discontent
PESHAWAR: Junaid Akbar, the PTI President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has declared his intention to resign from his National Assembly seat and sever ties with the...
High-Level security meeting at Peshawar headquarters: military, political leaders unite on fight against terrorism
PESHAWAR: Today, a top-tier security and peace conference took place at Peshawar Headquarters, bringing together key officials including Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Water supply suspended in several areas of Karachi
KARACHI: The city where people are already logging for a drop of water, once again be prepared for a long disruption of supply. Water supply...
Pakistan edges out USA by 32 runs in colombo
COLOMBO: Pakistan emerged victorious with a 32-run margin against the United States on Tuesday, thanks to a united team effort. The match was largely influenced...
Pakistan to hosts Informal D-8 Commissioners meeting in Lahore
LAHORE: Pakistan recently hosted an informal gathering of D-8 Commissioners in Lahore on February 5-6. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, the primary...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Commit to Strengthening Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation
RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen their collaboration in security and counterterrorism efforts, according to an official statement. The development follows a...
Pakistan sets 191-run target against USA in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash
COLOMBO: In a competitive encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Pakistan posted a formidable 190/9 against the United States in their ICC Men’s...
CDF Asim Munir attends closing ceremony of PATS 2026
KHARIAN: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of the Defense Force (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, graced the closing event of the 9th International...
Pakistan mobile users enjoy toll-free calls as PTA launches new service
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has introduced a new facility allowing all mobile phone users to make free calls to toll-free numbers, such as...
Pakistan updates solar electricity purchase rates
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced new tariffs for the purchase of solar-generated electricity, applicable to both existing and new solar...
Imran Khan’s health confirms stable, says Barrister Salman Safdar
RAWALPINDI: PTI leader and founder Imran Khan’s health status has been confirmed as stable by Barrister Salman Safdar following a visit to the former prime...
T20 World Cup: USA opts to bowl after winning toss against Pakistan
COLOMBO: During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter in Colombo, the United States emerged victorious in the toss against Pakistan and chose to bowl...
Islamabad Court issues Non-bailable arrest warrant for KP CM again
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad Court has issued non-bailable arrest warrant for the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi in a case related to defamation of state...
Zardari warns ‘Certain Neighbours’ aiding terror groups
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has accused “certain neighbouring countries” of enabling terrorist violence against Pakistan by offering financial, technical and logistical support to militant...
Pakistan to join First Gaza Board of Peace session
ISLAMABAD: The meeting is expected to be held on February 19 and will be chaired by US President Donald Trump. Pakistan’s delegation will be led...
Nvidia sets record as first company to reach $5 trillion valuation
WEB DESK: Nvidia has made history by becoming the first company in the world to achieve a market capitalization of $5 trillion, setting a new...
Mohsin Naqvi Pays Tribute to martyred captain Abbas in Landi Kotal
LANDI KOTAL: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Landi Kotal to condole with the family of Shaheed Captain Abbas, who embraced martyrdom while performing his...
Punjab CM extends basant celebrations till monday morning
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday announced an extension in Basant celebration timings across Lahore, allowing festivities to continue until 5:00am on...
Pakistan, Malaysia strengthen maritime security cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to enhance future-oriented cooperation between their navies, focusing on maritime security, operational collaboration, and capacity building. According to an...
Section 144 Extended in Rawalpindi for Another 15 Days
RAWALPINDI: Authorities in Rawalpindi have prolonged the enforcement of Section 144 for an additional fifteen days, extending the restrictions until February 21. A notification issued...
Lahore’s Basant welcomes international diplomats from US, UK
LAHORE: Lahore’s long-awaited Basant celebrations drew international attention as diplomats from the United States and the United Kingdom joined locals in marking the return of...
China denounces Islamabad mosque bombing, reaffirms backing for Pakistan
BEIJING: China has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad, expressing solidarity with Pakistan and reaffirming its support for efforts to ensure...
Wifaq ul Madaris strongly denounces suicide bombing at Tarlai mosque
ISLAMABAD: Wifaq ul Madaris Al Arabia Pakistan has vehemently condemned the suicide bombing that struck a mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, branding the attack as...
Islamabad blast investigation: Afghan ISIS handler among 11 arrested as security forces expand IBOs
ISLAMABAD: Security agencies have arrested 11 individuals linked to the recent suicide bombing in Islamabad, including the Afghan national identified as the mastermind behind the...
Saudi Arabia introduces biometric deadline for Pakistani Hajj applicants
RIYADH: Intending Pakistani pilgrims must complete biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio mobile application by Sunday, February 8, or risk being denied a Hajj...