Gold price dives by Rs1,000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold dropped by Rs.1000 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, Gold price of...
PIA bidding for privatisation to take place on Dec 23: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the bidding for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the first state-owned enterprise scheduled for privatization under the...
Transporters announce wheel-jam strike across the country on Dec 10
LAHORE: Transport leaders in Punjab have announced a province-wide strike starting December 8, followed by a nationwide shutdown beginning December 10 as a protest against...
A dazzling supermoon is set to light up the night sky over Pakistan on December 4-5
ISLAMABAD: The final supermoon of 2025 is set to light up Pakistan’s night sky on December 4 and 5, drawing skywatchers eager to witness the...
Punjab govt prepares for safe celebration of Basant, festival will be held in February
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a law allowing kite flying under certain conditions, granting approval for Basant celebrations through an ordinance signed by the...
Far-right candidate vows to make Texas ‘worst place’ for Muslims
WEB DESK: Far-right activist Valentina Gomez has ignited widespread outrage following the launch of her congressional campaign, marked by openly anti-Muslim rhetoric. In a video...
Kyrgyz President Zhaparov visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov, President of Kyrgyzstan, arrived in Islamabad today for a two-day inaugural state visit to Pakistan, marking an important milestone in advancing...
DPM emphasizes the need of removing artificial obstacles in ways of SAARC
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the removal of artificial barriers hindering the progress of SAARC, advocating for its revival and effective functioning....
Pakistan dispatches search and rescue team for flood-hit Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD: Under the special directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a specialized search and rescue team was dispatched earlier today to assist in recovery...
Faisal vawda calls for zero tolerance for those targeting the military and its leadership
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has announced that family meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan will now be halted, asserting that these interactions are being misused...
Saim Ayub regains NO. 1 spot in ICC t20i rankings
LAHORE: Pakistani cricketers have achieved notable advancements in the latest ICC Player Rankings, showcasing significant progress across both T20 and ODI formats. The ICC announced...
ASI and two policemen martyred in DI Khan blast
ISLAMABAD: A powerful explosion near a police vehicle in the Paniala area close to Dera Ismail Khan on Wednesday claimed the lives of three police...
Petitions filed for FIR against Karachi Mayor and officials following boy’s death in Manhole
KARACHI: Three separate petitions have been submitted to a Karachi session court requesting the registration of a murder case concerning the death of three-year-old Ibrahim,...
NUML explosion in Islamabad wounds seven, including five students
ISLAMABAD: An explosion at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad left seven individuals injured, including five students, in an incident attributed to...
SFJ accuses Indian diplomat in Ottawa of offering $50,000 to hitman for Khalistan referendum organizer
OTTAWA/WASHINGTON: Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a U.S.-based pro-Khalistan advocacy organization, has made startling allegations that a current Indian diplomat posted in Ottawa attempted to orchestrate...
Crypto Minister Bilal Bin Saqib resigns as SAPM following role conflict
RAWALPINDI: In a recent development, Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down from his position as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and...
Seven Khawarij neutralized in two separate operations in north waziristan, Says ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that seven militants affiliated with the Indian-backed faction, Fitna al Khwarij, were eliminated in two distinct military operations...
Gold Price drops by Rs. 2,700 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan has decreased today. According to the All Pakistan Jewelry and Goldsmiths Association, the price of gold per tola...
Imran Khan appoints Shahid Khattak as PTI parliamentary leader in NA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf founder Imran Khan has appointed MNA Shahid Khattak as the new parliamentary leader in the National Assembly. As per detail, In the...
Reckless teenage driver runs over two women in Islamabad while snapchatting, throws Phone before detention
ISLAMABAD: A 16-year-old boy driving a white SUV caused a tragic accident at Secretariat Chowk opposite the metro station on Monday night, striking and killing...
Cambrian Patrol Competition Participants meets COAS in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Participants of the Cambrian Patrol Competition have met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. ...
President, Prime Minister condoles loss of four lives in Bannu attack
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have jointly voiced their profound sorrow over the martyrdom of four individuals, including the...
AC Miran Shah among four martyrs in Bannu terrorist ambush
BANNU: A convoy carrying Assistant Commissioner (AC) Miran Shah tehsil in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was ambushed, resulting in the martyrdom of four individuals, including the AC....
Uzma Khan confirms Imran Khan’s health Is good
RAWALPINDI: Uzma Khan, the sister of PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has assured that his health is in good shape. After visiting...
Turkish energy minister meets army chief at GHQ
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkiye, met with Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...
Imran Khan’s sister granted permission to meet him in Adiala jail
RAWALPINDI: Uzma Khan, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, received approval on Tuesday to visit the former prime minister currently held in...
Forbes hails ‘Suthra Punjab’ program as world’s largest waste management model
LAHORE: The American magazine Forbes has commended the Punjab government for its ‘Suthra Punjab’ (Clean Punjab) initiative. In its report, Forbes highlighted that the Suthra...
European Union announces €3m aid package for flood-hit Punjab
LAHORE: The European Union has unveiled a new aid package worth three million euros to support flood-affected regions in Punjab, focusing on direct financial assistance...
Moin Khan denies viral death reports circulating online
KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Moin Khan found himself at the center of a social media storm after false news of his death spread rapidly...
12 dead, Dozens missing after landslide sinks boats in Peru
WEB DESK: A landslide at a river port in the Peruvian Amazon killed 12 people and left at least 30 missing after multiple passenger boats...
Rafale ‘proved zero’ in operation Banyan-um-Marsus, PAF chief
ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu stated on Tuesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had successfully triumphed in Operation Banyan-um-Marsus. He emphasized...
India continues to obstruct its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has accused India of intentionally creating obstacles for a humanitarian aid mission to Sri Lanka, leading to significant delays. An official...
Minorities’ Rights Bill passed amid calls for consensus
ISLAMABAD: The joint session of Parliament approved the motion for establishing the National Commission for the Rights of Minorities, with 160 members voting in favor...
Attaullah Tarar warns that the rising population presents a significant threat
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s rapidly growing population. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit 2025...
Pakistan-China Joint Military Exercise ‘Warrior-IX’ Kicks Off
RAWALPINDI: The 9th edition of the joint military exercise, Warrior-IX, involving the Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has officially commenced. This annual...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concludes diplomatic tour with return to Pakistan from London
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has returned to Pakistan after a six-day visit to the United Kingdom and Bahrain, his special aircraft landed at Lahore...
Forbes Celebrates Punjab’s Clean, Green Initiative as the World’s Largest Integrated Waste Management System
LAHORE: The American magazine Forbes has lauded the Punjab government’s Clean and Green Program, calling it a remarkable achievement. According to Forbes, the Clean...
Maryam Nawaz calls for elevating Pakistan-Turkey trade to $5 Billion
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Turkish Grand National Assembly member Burhan Kayaturk in Lahore and expressed her pleasure at his visit, describing...
Sanaullah denies claims of Nawaz Sharif blocking CDF notification
ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, has categorically rejected reports suggesting that Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz...
Ban on free VPNs is essential for a secure digital future in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The proliferation of free and unregistered VPN services has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat. These VPNs pose risks such as hacking, data theft,...
Funeral held for 3-Year-old Ibrahim who died After falling into Manhole in Karachi
KARACHI: The funeral prayer for three-year-old Ibrahim, who tragically lost his life after falling into an uncovered manhole near NIPA Chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, was...
Suicide attack on Police Vehicle in Lucky Marwat, One officer martyred
LUCKY MARWAT: A suicide attack on a police mobile resulted in the martyrdom of one police officer and injuries to six others. According to the...
District govt imposed section 144 in Islamabad ahead of PTI’s rally
ISLAMABAD: The district administration announced that section 144 has been imposed across the federal capital, placing a temporary ban on all forms of public gathering,...
Sindh cabinet approves One-Year extension for rangers’ deployment in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet has approved a one-year extension for the deployment of Rangers in Karachi, ensuring their continued assistance to local law enforcement. According...
LPG domestic cylinder prices increase by Rs. 87.21
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a hike in the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). According to the official notification...
Senate approves three bills, Introduces eight others amid calls for flood relief
ISLAMABAD: In a significant session on Monday, the Senate passed three key bills, including the “Rights of Persons Arrested, Detained or under Custodial Investigation Bill,...
Pakistan Navy extends critical relief efforts in Sri Lanka for third consecutive day
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Navy vessels, along with helicopters, have successfully rescued a family stranded in Sri Lanka for the past five days. Among those saved was...
Elon Musk foresees artificial intelligence taking over media content creation by 2026
WEB DESK: Elon Musk recently shared his vision for the future of media and entertainment during a nearly two-hour interview on Nikhil Kamath’s YouTube channel,...
PTA Implements stricter rollout requirements for telecom Infrastructure providers
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced plans to enforce more rigorous deployment obligations on telecom infrastructure licensees, highlighting concerns over the slow progress...
Wahaj Ali celebrates his 37th birthday, Maya Ali and Kinza Hashmi shares heartfelt wishes
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Wahaj Ali marked his 37th birthday on Monday, December 1, with the day evolving into a heartfelt celebration as fans and...