Iranian authorities rescue pregnant Pakistani woman from abduction, forced marriage
TEHRAN: Thanks to swift intervention by Iranian police, a young Pakistani woman who was allegedly taken illegally to Iran and coerced into marriage has been...
Punjab CM Launches Honorarium Card Program for Mosque Imams
LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced that starting next month, mosque imams across the province will begin receiving their honorarium through a...
Pakistan expresses concern over misuse of U.S. weapons left in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, raised serious concerns on Wednesday regarding the improper use of U.S. military equipment abandoned in...
Pakistan permits overseas Pakistanis to import used cars up to three years old
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani federal cabinet has approved a new policy allowing overseas Pakistanis to import used vehicles that are up to three years old. This...
Pakistan-Bangladesh defense cooperation strengthened
RAWALPINDI: The Bangladesh Air Force Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan visited Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi,...
Ferry terminal opens at Karachi port; first ferry to Chabahar to launch this month
KARACHI: A new ferry terminal has been officially inaugurated at Karachi Port, marking the beginning of a ferry service to Chabahar, Iran, which is set...
OZ Developers secures 8th PSL franchise for Rs.1.85 billion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has grown to include two new teams representing Hyderabad and Sialkot, marking a significant expansion of the league. The...
Bangladesh Air Chief meets Pakistan Navy Chief to strengthen regional security ties
ISLAMABAD: In a diplomatic effort to bolster regional cooperation, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, paid a courtesy...
Punjab Chief Minister launches community health inspectors program
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the provincial government is committed to proactive governance, prioritizing preventive healthcare to safeguard the health of...
NADRA extends online birth, death, marriage, and divorce registration to select Sindh cities
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a digital platform that enables residents to register vital events such as birth, death, marriage,...
Waqaruddin Syed, former NCCIA director general, placed under suspension
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially suspended Waqaruddin Syed, the former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), effective immediately. This move...
Chinese-developed robot performs advanced surgery on a pig Without Human Control
BEIJING: A state-of-the-art robotic system created by a Chinese firm has successfully carried out biliary surgery on a 30-kilogram pig, entirely driven by artificial intelligence,...
CM Afridi calls for inclusion of KP govt in anti-terrorism policy-making
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of involving the provincial government in the development of counter-terrorism strategies. During a...
Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the first T20 match
DAMBULLA: Pakistan took an early lead in the three-match T20 series by comfortably defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the opening game. Captain Salman...
Murtaza Wahab express serious concern over rising dog bit incidents
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday advocated for the culling of stray dogs, criticizing neutering as a gradual approach, amid a significant increase...
Shaza highlights digital Pakistan vision’s focus on innovation, growth
ISLAMABAD: Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister for Information Technology, emphasized that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital Pakistan initiative is designed to foster an inclusive, innovation-centered...
PTA introduces MVNO policy, paving the way for advanced mobile services in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially rolled out a new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), a strategic move aimed at...
Sri Lanka posts 129-run target for Pakistan in first T20
DAMBULLA: In the opening match of the three-match T20 series, Sri Lanka set a target of 129 runs for Pakistan to chase. Sri Lanka’s innings...
Azerbaijan’s President rules out sending troops to Gaza
WEB DESK: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has explicitly stated that his country will not send military forces to the Gaza Strip under any peacekeeping...
JI declare Karachi Olympics 2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced to organised the “Karachi Olympics 2026” in the city from january 21 to February 1. According to detail, talking to the...
Naqvi seeks China’s AI technologies to strengthen counterterrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Chinese Ministry of Public Security’s headquarters, where he was cordially welcomed by...
PTI rejects government’s proposal for dialogue among Pakistan’s top five leaders
ISLAMABAD: Senior leader from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stated that any political breakthrough hinges on confidence-building measures at the highest level. He emphasized, “If negotiations...
PTA collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over six years
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over the past six years. During this...
Pakistan under-19s beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in tri-nation series final
HARARE: In the final of the tri-nation series, Pakistan Under-19s defeated Zimbabwe by 9 wickets to claim the trophy. The final match was played in...
No gas price increased from January 2026: Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez malik has announced that the price of gas will not increased in the month of Jan,2026. The...
PM pays call to Raja Zafarul Haq’s home to check on his Well-Being
KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited residence of PML-N leader and senior politician Raja Zafarul Haq in Islamabad today to enquire after his health....
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Yields No Evidence of Alien Signals, Say Scientists
WEB DESK: Researchers from the Breakthrough Listen project have concluded that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows no signs of extraterrestrial technology, despite an extensive search...
Judge Arshad Javed transferred from Lahore to Bahawalnagar
LAHORE: In a recent development, Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore Judge Muhammad Arshad Javed, who presided over cases related to the May 9 incident and sentenced several...
Punjab CM grants establishment of 6 biogas plants to boost clean energy in province
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved establishment of six biogas plants to boost clean energy in the province According to detail,...
Historic Pakistani Senate delegation to visit the US in January 2026
ISLAMABAD: A distinguished delegation from Pakistan’s Senate, led by Deputy Chairman Senator Syedal Khan Nasar, is scheduled to visit the United States from January 20...
CM Baluchistan chairs meeting of centre of excellence for anti violence
QUETTA: The Chief Minister of Baluchistan chaired the meeting of the Center for Excellence for anti violence in Quetta. Addressing to the crucial meeting, Chief...
Gold price hikes Rs.3200 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.3200 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.467.962 As per rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership for peace, prosperity
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have reiterated that their long-standing partnership plays a crucial role in ensuring peace, stability, and shared prosperity at both regional and...
Five fall into uncovered drain in Karachi’s korangi area
KARACHI: Five people, including women and children, were injured after falling into an uncovered drain in Karachi’s Korangi district on Saturday, according to rescue officials....
Bangladesh rules out playing T20 world cup matches in India
DHAKA: Bangladesh has decided not to play its T20 World Cup matches in India, following the release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman by his Indian Premier...
Govt pledges protection of rights, dignity of visually impaired: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the government’s resolve to ensure respect, protection, and meaningful inclusion of people...
Four police officers martyred in separate attacks in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
BANNU: At least four police personnel were martyred in two separate shooting incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, officials confirmed on Sunday. ...
Dar meets Chinese minister, reviews CPEC progress, regional situation
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Liu Haisheng, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of...
Charsadda roof collapse kills six, injures five
CHARSADDA: At least six people lost their lives and five others sustained injuries after the roof of a house caved in late Saturday night in...
Wall Street Journal report on Narendra Modi, India’s Hindutva Identity
WASHINGTON: A detailed report published by The Wall Street Journal has raised serious concerns about the state of democracy, secularism, and minority rights in India...
Punjab CM calls for specialized training of doctors in intravascular procedures
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the relevant authorities to acquire state-of-the-art equipment required for intravascular surgery and related cardiac procedures. The directive...
Three Pakistan Army Personnel martyred in avalanche at Burzil Pass
RAWALPINDI: Three members of the Pakistan Army, including a young captain, lost their lives after an avalanche hit Burzil Pass, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
IGP Sindh urges improve public image of law enforcement
KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho has outlined his priorities for transforming police culture, stressing the need to improve the public image...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
Punjab govt abolished free nursing education in public sector
LAHORE: The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in public-sector colleges by introducing a new policy issued by the provincial Health Department. Under the...
KSA to convene talks on Yemen’s southern issue
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to host an inclusive conference focused on Yemen’s southern question, responding to an appeal from Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President...
Pakistan dismisses Jaishankar’s comments, reaffirms commitment to Indus waters treaty rights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly dismissed what it described as reckless remarks by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, emphasizing that it will take all appropriate...
Pakistan–US cooperation focused on promoting global peace: Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, stated on Friday that Pakistan has consistently contributed to international peace and security, emphasizing...
Ishaq Dar departs for Beijing for Pak–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has left for Beijing to jointly lead the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue,...
PAF successfully tests indigenous taimoor weapon system
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out a successful flight test of the locally developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a significant step forward...