First supermoon of 2026 to appear tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The first supermoon of the New Year 2026 will be visible tomorrow (Saturday). According to a spokesperson for SUPARCO, the supermoon is traditionally known...
Starlink to lower satellite orbits in 2026 to Improve space safety
WEB DESK: Starlink plans to adjust the altitude of its satellite fleet in 2026 by moving spacecraft currently operating at about 550 kilometers above Earth...
Karachi: teenage girl fatally wounded during police operation in Landhi
KARACHI: A 17-year-old girl lost her life after being hit by a stray bullet during an alleged police encounter with suspected robbers in Karachi’s Landhi...
PM approves 14-member caretaker cabinet for GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a 14-member caretaker cabinet for Gilgit-Baltistan, with the appointments finalized in coordination with the caretaker...
Naqvi praises sindh rangers’ role in Karachi’s improved security
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Sindh Rangers for their key role in restoring peace and stability in Karachi, as well as...
Pakistan sees sharp surge in terrorist violence in 2025: PIPS Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a significant escalation in terrorist violence during 2025, with attacks increasing by 34 percent, according to the latest Pakistan Security Report 2025...
ECP Issues show-cause notice to KP CM’s aide over false allegations on election forms
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has served a show-cause notice to Shafi Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and...
Govt announces to expand scope of Islamabad safe city project on modern lines
ISLAMABAD: Federal interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has decided to expand the scope of Islamabad Safe City Project on modern lines. According to the detail, It...
Maryam Nawaz inaugurates upgraded wagah border complex
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially unveiled the newly renovated and expanded area at Wagah Border. The inauguration ceremony, which saw the participation of...
NADRA offers certain CNIC-related services through e-Sahulat centers.
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving public access to its services through selected e-Sahulat franchises....
IHC schedules hearing for Imran Khan’s petition to freeze twitter account
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing on January 21 to consider a petition seeking the closure of Imran Khan’s Twitter account. The...
Bloomberg affirms notable decline in Inflation, enhanced policy stability in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Bloomberg, the prominent American economic publication, has confirmed significant progress in reducing inflation and strengthening Pakistan’s economic policy framework. In its latest report...
PML-N candidate Wins uncontested victory in PP-289 by-election
D.G.KHAN: The by-election for the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-289 in Dera Ghazi Khan was concluded without any voting taking place, as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz...
Pakistan railways freight revenue surges to Rs17 Billion in first half of FY
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways’ freight division has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of the fiscal year, generating over Rs17 billion in revenue. Railways...
PTI files disqualification motion against senator Abro over defection
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially submitted a plea for the disqualification of Senator Saifullah Abro before Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The charge...
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif extends New Year wishes to the nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan, the overseas Pakistani community,...
CJ Yahya Afridi promises continued judicial reforms in 2026
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to protecting fundamental rights, maintaining the rule of law, and delivering...
Switzerland: Estimated 40 fatalities in fire at Crans-Montana Ski Resort during new year celebrations
GENEVA: At least 40 individuals are believed to have lost their lives, with roughly 100 others injured, following a devastating fire at a bustling bar...
Internet connectivity disrupted across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is experiencing widespread internet outages due to a disruption with one of the country’s upstream service providers. According to an official statement from...
Protests in Iran Turn violent, leading to the death of a paramilitary member
TEHRAN: The ongoing protests in Iran have taken a violent turn, resulting in the death of a security personnel. According to official Iranian media reports,...
Tragic crime in AJK: mother, accomplice detained for acid attack on three children
BHIMBER: In a shocking and tragic development, the remains of three children suspected to have been murdered with acid were discovered in the Bhimber district...
NADRA to launch facial recognition-based verification certificates starting January 20
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) announced on Wednesday that it will begin issuing biometric verification certificates based on facial recognition at all...
Pakistan welcomes new year with over Rs10 per liter reduction in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a significant decrease in fuel prices across the country, providing relief to consumers as the New Year begins. Effective...
NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq meets with Bangladesh’s Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus
DHAKA: The Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and offered his condolences on the sad demise of...
Islamabad authorities delay M-Tag deadline for vehicles by 15 days
ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Islamabad on Wednesday extended the deadline for installing M-tags on vehicles by 15 days. According to detail, Citizens can now...
Human rights continuing abuse in Afghanistan under Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Human rights abuses continuing in Afghanistan under the government of Taliban. The worst human rights violations are continuing in Afghanistan since the Afghan Taliban...
CDF vows to defeat Indian-supported threats in Balochistan; praises local resilience
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Wednesday committed to counteracting attempts by Indian-supported proxies...
JIT submits report to KP government in Dr. Warda Murder case
PESHAWAR: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigating the murder of Dr. Warda has handed over its findings to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Dr. Warda, a...
Saudi cabinet approves energy cooperation memorandum of understanding with Pakistan
RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet has officially approved the draft MoU to foster collaboration in the energy sector with Pakistan. Reports from Arab media indicate...
Household LPG cylinder price hikes by Rs.126.09
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an upward revision in LPG prices. In a recent notification, OGRA stated that the...
Russian national hunts kashmiri Markhor in chitral for $68,000
CHITRAL: A foreign hunter has successfully hunted a Kashmiri Markhor in the Gahirat-Golen conservancy in Chitral, as per officials from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department....
PM Shehbaz, UAE President discuss strategic partnership, economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and...
Karachi experiences first winter Drizzle Following PMD Weather Forecast
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi saw their first light winter drizzle on Monday night, as the city received intermittent showers. The gentle rain affected neighborhoods...
FBR issues clarification on tax exemptions for imports in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding tax exemptions on imports in Gilgit-Baltistan. The FBR stated that a comprehensive system...
Balochistan govt imposes six-month ban on strikes in educational institutions
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared all strikes and illegal work stoppages in the education sector as prohibited under the Balochistan Special Education Services Act...
Karachi Mayor calls for non-political approach to open manhole crisis
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab emphasized that the “open manhole” issue should not be seen through a political perspective amid increasing criticism over rising fatalities...
Ayaz Sadiq to attend Khalida Zia’s funeral instead of DPM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will not be traveling to Bangladesh tomorrow due to a packed schedule. As per detail, In his place,...
Iran vows strong response to U.S. threat
TEHRAN: Iran has issued a strong warning following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of a possible military strike, vowing to retaliate decisively against any...
Chief Justice of LHC launches digital courts initiative, financial management systems
LAHORE: Chief Justice Alia Neelum of Lahore High Court has formally launched a comprehensive digital transformation of the judicial system, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency,...
Tensions escalate b/w Saudi Arabia, UAE over Yemen crisis: Pakistan acts as mediator
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to address the rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concerning the ongoing conflict...
Sugar prices likely to decrease in Ramzan
KARACHI: Sugar prices continue to decline after previously crossing the Rs.200 per kg, According to detail, In Karachi, ex-mill sugar rates have dropped by a...
Parliamentary human rights committee approves ICT Senior Citizens bill amid criticism of ministry absences
ISLAMABAD: During a recent session led by Chairperson MNA Nosheen Iftikhar, the parliamentary committee on human rights engaged in extensive discussions on key legislation, human...
Yasmin Rashid’s petition challenging Nawaz Sharif’s NA-130 victory rejected by election tribunal
LAHORE: The election tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by Dr. Yasmin Rashid, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), contesting the victory of Nawaz...
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop from January 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is anticipated to bring relief to the public this New Year by reducing petroleum prices in the forthcoming fortnightly review. According...
Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
DHAKA: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness....
Mandatory hajj training sessions to commence nationwide from January 1, says religious affairs ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that comprehensive Hajj training sessions will begin across Pakistan starting January 1. This decision was finalized during...
President, PM affirm commitment to ongoing anti-terrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for their recent successful intelligence-driven operation against the Indian-backed extremist...
CM KP pens to Punjab govt over alleged protocol violations
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has formally written to the Punjab government, raising serious concerns over alleged violations of protocol during his recent...
China proposes new regulations for human-like AI interaction
BEIJING: China’s cyberspace authority has released a draft set of rules aimed at tightening control over AI technologies that mimic human personalities and foster emotional...
Funeral prayers held for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed at Peshawar Garrison
PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers for Major Adeel Zaman Shaheed, who sacrificed his life fighting bravely against Fitna al Khwarij in Khar, Bajaur District, were held...