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...
Eight-year-old boy dies after falling into sewer in Karachi
KARACHI: An eight-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an open sewer in Mehran Town, Korangi, Karachi, police confirmed on Monday. The child, identified...
Sarfraz Baghati confirmed as the 8th chief of the Baghati tribe
QUETTA: In a significant development, Mir Sarfraz Baghati, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, has been formally designated as the eighth chief of the Baghati tribe....
Section 144 enforced in Murree Ahead of new year festivities
MURREE: In preparation for the New Year celebrations, the district administration of Murree has declared the enforcement of Section 144 to uphold law and order...
Arshad Nadeem clinches global breakthrough athlete award in Dubai
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin star, Arshad Nadeem, has been honored with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the prestigious Breakthrough Athlete...
Hamas confirms the death of Its military spokesman, Abu Ubaida
GAZA: The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas has officially confirmed the martyrdom of Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for its military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades. In a recent...
Sadiq Sanjrani meets Ishaq Dar, brief Balochistan development projects
ISLAMABAD: Ex Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and brief Baluchistan development initiatives. As per detail, In Islamabad...
Complaint lodged against IHC judge Muhammad Asif in Supreme Judicial Council
ISLAMABAD: A formal complaint has been submitted to the Supreme Judicial Council against Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Muhammad Asif, requesting an investigation and his...
Major martyred in Bajaur operation: five terrorists neutralized
BAJAUR: Security Forces successfully carried out an intelligence-driven operation in the Khar area of Bajaur District following credible reports of Khwarij presence linked to Indian-sponsored...
Four militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Kalat: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have neutralised four militants backed by India during an intelligence-led operation in Balochistan’s Kalat district, According to the Inter-Services Public Relations...
Govt lists UK-based YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja as Proscribed Individual
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially designated YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja as a proscribed person under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 1997. Adil Farooq Raja,...
Four found dead in Karachi’s Sohrab goth area
KARACHI: Authorities have recovered the bodies of an Afghan woman and her three young children from a residence in the Sohrab Goth neighborhood, officials confirmed...
OIC, Pakistan and Allies condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as risk to global stability
WEB DESK: Pakistan, along with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several Muslim-majority countries, has strongly criticised Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that...
Islamabad to restrict entry of vehicles without M-Tag from January 1
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that beginning January 1, vehicles lacking an M-Tag will no longer be allowed to enter Islamabad. The move...
Mustafa Kamal accuses Altaf Hussain of Imran Farooq killing, claims RAW backing
KARACHI: MQM-Pakistan leader and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has leveled serious allegations against MQM founder Altaf Hussain, claiming he masterminded the assassination of senior party...
India approve Chenab hydropower project, raises Indus treaty concerns
Web Desk: India has granted approval for the Dulhasti Stage II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a decision Pakistan...
Pakistan regains global strategic relevance in 2025, surpasses India: International review
WEB DESK: Pakistan has re-emerged as a strategically significant country on the global stage in 2025, effectively capitalizing on its geographic position, military strength, and...
Karachi power outage alert: 60 feeders to shut down on Dec 27, check timing for your area
KARACHI: K-Electric, Karachi’s main electricity provider, announced a scheduled power shutdown on 60 out of its 2,129 feeders in the city on December 27, 2025,...
AJK declares public holiday on December 27 to commemorate Benazir Bhutto’s martyrdom
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has declared a public holiday across the region on December 27 (Saturday) in observance of the...
British High Commission replies to Pakistan’s protest letter
LONDON: The British High Commission has formally responded to Pakistan’s protest letter addressed to the acting British High Commissioner, reaffirming the autonomy of the United...
Tense confrontation at Punjab Assembly during KP CM Sohail Afridi’s visit
LAHORE: A brief but intense altercation erupted at the Punjab Assembly on Friday amid the visit of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, raising questions...
SC caseload declines to 33,796 as cases shift to constitutional benches
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has announced updated statistics on its case backlog, following the transfer of numerous cases to newly established constitutional...
Social Media Triumphs: Raiwand family reunites with missing son after three months
RAIWAND: The influential role of social media has helped bring a missing child back to his family after three months apart. According to ARY News,...
Asifa Bhutto visits Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, lays flowers at BB’s grave
LARKANA: Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, arrived in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on Friday to pay homage to the martyrs of democracy. During her visit, Bibi Asifa...
Five Indian-backed terrorists eliminated in Kohlu, Balochistan
KOHLO: Pakistani security forces successfully neutralized five terrorists in Balochistan during an intelligence-led operation. An ISPR statement revealed that on December 25, 2025, security personnel...
Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry confirmed as permanent Judge of AJK Supreme Court
MUZAFFARABAD: The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has officially appointed Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry as a permanent judge of the AJK Supreme Court, following recommendations...
Sindh govt plans to launch double-decker bus service in Karachi
KARACHI: In an effort to improve public transportation, the Sindh government has announced plans to introduce double-decker buses in Karachi. Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon highlighted...
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Homs, Syria, results in six deaths
WEB DESK: A tragic blast struck a mosque in a predominantly Alawite district of Homs, Syria, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least...
Field Marshal Munir vows to bolster Pakistan-Jordan defense ties
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening defense collaborations with...
ECP publishes updated schedule for Islamabad local government elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced an updated timetable for the upcoming local government elections in the capital city on Friday. According to...
KP CM Sohail Afridi arrives in Lahore to engage in political activities
LAHORE: Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arrived in Lahore on Friday for a three-day political visit, which includes a series of meetings...
Two fatalities in incident in northern Israel
WEB DESK: An incident in northern Israel has left two individuals dead. Authorities report that the suspect carried out three separate attacks. The first involved...
ECP postpones local government elections in Quetta
QUETTA: Following an order from the Federal Constitutional Court, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has halted the upcoming local government elections in Quetta district,...
Pakistan secures $730 million in funding from ADB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured two significant financing agreements totaling $730 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced. One of...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to begin on 7th Feb, 2026
WEB DESK: The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to kick off on February 7th next year. On the inaugural...
Pope Francis urges worldwide ceasefire, peace this Christmas
VATICAN CITY: During the solemn Christmas observances within Vatican City, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt appeal for an end to the persistent conflicts plaguing various...
Sugar prices set by authorities; official notification released
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has announced a new fixed wholesale price for sugar at Rs 140 per kilogram and a retail price of Rs 143...
Two sisters end their lives in Lahore amid family disagreement
LAHODE, a heartbreaking incident took place where two sisters committed suicide by ingesting poisonous pills after a confrontation with their family. Police reports indicate that...
Turkey detains 115 suspected Daesh operatives ahead of holiday season
ANKARA: Turkish authorities have apprehended 115 individuals suspected of belonging to Daesh, amid heightened concerns over potential terrorist attacks during the upcoming Christmas and New...
Shahzad Akbar Injured in assault near Cambridge Residence
LONDON: Former adviser to ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shahzad Akbar, sustained serious injuries following an assault close to his home in Cambridge, according to statements...
NCCIA detains 34 Individuals, including foreigners, in online investment scam
KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has apprehended 34 suspects, among them 15 foreigners, in connection with a widespread online scam that targeted...