Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire toll hits 151
WEB DESK: Authorities in Hong Kong have reported 13 arrests following the city’s deadliest fire in decades, which claimed the lives of 151 people last...
World’s largest Markhor sculpture installed in Kaghan Valley
WEB DESK: The world’s largest sculpture of the Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, has been unveiled in the breathtakingly beautiful Bata Kundi area within Kaghan Valley....
ATC orders to unfreeze Shaukat Khanum and Namal University bank accounts
RAWALPINDI: Anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday directed the unfreezing of bank accounts belonging to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) and Namal University,...
Samantha Ruth Prabhu WEDS ‘The Family Man’ director
WEB DESK: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu delighted fans by sharing heartfelt moments from her wedding to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, famously one-half of the celebrated Raj...
Bangladesh court hands jail sentence to ousted leader’s niece, British MP Tulip Siddiq
WEB DESK: A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq and her mother, Sheikh Rehana sister of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to...
Naqvi accuses KP of shielding illegal Afghans and delivers a stern warning
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that by April 2025, the federal government has repatriated 1.1 million undocumented Afghan nationals, with 400,000 individuals sent back...
Karachi: Body of Child Found in Drain Near NIPA Chowrangi
KARACHI: The body of a child who fell into a manhole in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal area has been recovered after 14 hours of search efforts. Rescue...
Gold Prices witness a significant rise in Pakistan: 1st Dec, 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Monday in both international and Pakistani markets, continuing the upward momentum from the previous session. As reported...
PakistaN, Egypt discuss defense, security, and regional peace.
ISLAMABAD: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, engaged in a significant diplomatic meeting with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir...
Bilawal says Zulfikar Ali Bhutto anchored Pakistan’s democracy, shaped 1973 Constitution
LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday credited PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto with laying the groundwork for Pakistan’s democratic system...
ECP refused allegation of rigging in NA-18 Haripur by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday issued a press release stating that certain elements, as usual, are leveling baseless allegations to make...
Khawaja Asif says CDF notification in final stages, rejects rumours and confirms PM’s return
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that the formal notification for the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) is in process...
CM Maryam Nawaz unveils Phase-II of Lahore Development Plan, aims for citywide uplift
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday launched the second phase of the Lahore Development Plan, marking another step in her administration’s drive to...
Pakistan signals readiness for Gaza stabilisation mission, presses Afghan Taliban for firm action against TTP
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that Kabul must take “decisive and irreversible” steps against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),...
Pakistan secures T20I tri-series title with victory against Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan clinched the T20I tri-series title with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday....
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 303, widespread damage in Thailand
WEB DESK: A total of 303 people have lost their lives, with 279 still missing, following devastating flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces...
South Africa’s Faf du Plessis signs on for HBL Pakistan Super League
LAHORE: In a major highlight for Pakistani cricket enthusiasts, South African cricket superstar Faf du Plessis has officially announced his participation in the HBL Pakistan...
DG ISPR slams Indian Army Chief’s ‘ War Trailer’ claims
RAWALPINDI: The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has issued a sharp response to recent remarks by Indian Army...
Former Bar President Among Three Killed in Jhang Shooting
ISLAMABAD: Three individuals, including a former bar president, lost their lives in Jhang when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a vehicle along Gojra Road...
Peace in Afghanistan is vital for regional stability; Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to promoting lasting stability in Afghanistan while deeming terrorism in the region entirely unacceptable. Addressing a...
Australian Prime Minister makes history as the first to marry while in office
WEB DESK: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country’s first leader to marry while in office. The pair...
Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in T20I tri-series final
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in the final of the home T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket...
Chaudhary Aslam’s widow criticizes Bollywood over ‘propaganda’ in ‘Dhurandhar’
WEB DESK: Bollywood’s forthcoming espionage thriller, Dhurandhar, is facing renewed criticism. The widow of Karachi’s well-known encounter specialist, Chaudhary Aslam, has warned the filmmakers against...
Pope Leo removes shoes but doesn’t pray at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
WEB DESK: Pope Leo visited Istanbul’s renowned Blue Mosque on Saturday, marking a historic moment during his first visit as leader of the Catholic Church...
Naqvi orders crackdown on visa agents involved in fraudulent activities
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, made an unannounced visit to Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, spending two hours assessing immigration...
Police officer loses life in armed assault in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A police officer lost his life in a shooting carried out by an unidentified armed suspect in Islamabad on Saturday. According to police reports,...
Gold price rises by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced an upward trend on Saturday, reflecting gains observed in the international market. In the local market, the price of...
High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan and Sri Lanka Gear Up for Today’s Clash
WEB DESK: Sri Lanka and Pakistan are gearing up for an exciting showdown in today’s final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka secured their...
President Asif Ali Zardari Visits National Defence University
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the critical need for informed leadership, national unity, and cohesive policy-making to tackle Pakistan’s modern security challenges effectively. He...
Punjab successfully resolves 1,005 land disputes within 48 hours.
LAHORE: The Punjab government has efficiently resolved 1,005 land disputes within just 48 hours, setting a remarkable milestone under the newly implemented property ordinance. This...
President, PM reaffirm Pakistan’s support for Palestinians
ISLAMABAD: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed today. On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad...
PM expresses grief over lives lost in Sri Lanka floods
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed profound sorrow and extended condolences over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by...
Kyiv hit with another deadly attack
WEB DESK: Russian drones and missiles targeted Kyiv’s districts early Saturday, leaving one person dead and 11 others injured, according to officials. Explosions and falling...
Egyptian Foreign Minister arriving in Islamabad for Two-Day visit
ISLAMABAD: Responding to an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty,...
Three Pakistanis freed from Indian jails reach home after long detentions
LAHORE: Three Pakistani nationals who were recently released from Indian jails crossed into Pakistan through the Wagah border on Sunday, where they were received with...
Sindh introduces mobile app for free civil registration of births, deaths, and marriages
KARACHI: On Friday, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah officially launched the Civil Registration Management System (CRMS) mobile application, providing a convenient, paperless platform...
Pakistan elected as ECO council of ministers chair for 2026–27, DPM Ishaq Dar invites members to next meeting
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been chosen to lead the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Council of Ministers (COM) for the 2026-27 term, according to a statement from...
LHC orders crackdown on punjab University buses, addresses smog concerns
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to take action against Punjab University’s (PU) buses that are emitting smoke, in response to the...
PIA privatization set for December 2025 as bidding process gets underway again
ISLAMABAD: The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is anticipated to occur in late December 2025, citing insider sources. Sources revealed that the initial bidding...
Pakistan States Ceasefire with Afghan Taliban ‘Not Holding’ Amid Ongoing Terror Incidents, FO Reports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan declared on Friday that the ceasefire with Afghanistan is currently not effective, citing persistent terrorist activities within Afghan territory. During his weekly media...
Remarkable multiple births in Swabi: Woman welcomes four healthy babies, community celebrates
SWABI: In a remarkable medical achievement, a woman at the Bacha Khan Medical Complex in Swabi has given birth to four children simultaneously. According to...
PTI Leaders Seek NA Speaker’s Assistance for Meeting with Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: A senior delegation from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) visited National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad on Friday, requesting his support to facilitate a...
Pakistan’s Measles & Rubella Outbreak: A Preventable Disaster Exposing Deep Systemic Flaws
ISLAMABAD: The recent surge in measles and rubella cases across Pakistan is more than just a public health concern, it is a stark indictment of...
Massive fire erupts at lahore Railway Station reservation office
LAHORE: A fire broke out at the Lahore Railway Station waiting hall, Platform # 2 on Friday afternoon, causing panic among passengers and staff. As...
Pakistan achieve remarkable triumph at the Oxford debate
WEB DESK: Pakistan has achieved another victory against India in the academic arena at the global stage when Indian team backed out of a debate...
PTI is doing “TikTok politics” polictics; Atta Tarar
NOWSHEHRA: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government, led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), for engaging in what he described...
Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128, 200 remain missing
WEB DESK: Hong Kong experienced its deadliest fire in over 50 years as the tragic event reached a somber milestone on Friday. Authorities confirmed 128...
FBR chief announces tax relief for the salaried class in the upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial announced on Friday that they are working towards providing additional tax relief for the salaried class...
Golf Legend Fuzzy Zoeller, Known For 1997 Masters Incident, Dies at 74
WEB DESK: Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major golf champion celebrated for his humor and approachable nature, has passed away at 74, the Professional Golfers’ Association...
Winter vacation 2025 announced from Dec. 18
ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court has declared its winter vacation, set to begin on December 18 and continue through December 31, 2025. As stated in the notification,...