Omani naval ships arrive in Karachi for joint exercise with Pakistan Navy
KARACHI: Two warships of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), AL RASIKH and AL SHINAS, have reached Karachi to participate in the 12th edition of...
Nation observes 54th martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif (Nishan-e-Haider)
WEB DESK: The 54th martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, recipient of the nation’s highest military honour Nishan-e-Haider, is being commemorated across the country...
Two young boys lose lives after falling into open Manholes in Punjab
LODHRAN: Tragedy struck two families in Punjab on Saturday as two seven-year-old boys lost their lives after falling into uncovered manholes in separate incidents in...
Banned baloch outfit commander Noor Ali Chakrani, over 100 fighters lay down arms in Sui
SUI: Noor Ali Chakrani, a commander linked to a proscribed Baloch militant organization, surrendered to authorities on Saturday along with more than 100 of his...
PM Shehbaz lauds security forces for crushing 9 terrorists in KP
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s armed forces for the precision, speed & efficacy with which two separate counter terrorism operations were...
Abbottabad Doctor disappears under mysterious circumstances, hospital services halted
ABBOTTABAD: A female doctor posted at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed DHQ Teaching Hospital in Abbottabad has gone missing under unexplained circumstances, triggering protests and a complete...
PTI has never taken an anti-state position, says Gohar Ali
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali on Saturday reaffirmed that safeguarding national security is the party’s foremost priority, stressing that PTI’s narrative has...
Nine militants killed in separate security operations across KP
RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces have killed nine militants allegedly linked to Indian-backed groups during two separate operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank and Lakki...
President approves Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput as Chief Justice of Sindh High Court
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially approved the appointment of Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of the Sindh High...
FIFA confers US President Donald Trump with peace award
WEB DESK: FIFA, the international governing body of football, has awarded US President Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Award. According to the news agency, President...
KP CM Afridi approves withdrawal of May 9-related cases
PESHAWAR: : In a significant decision, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has given the go-ahead to withdraw all legal cases linked to...
Cleric, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza freed from Adiala Jail following bail approval
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has authorized the release of religious scholar and engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza after approving his bail in a...
Sindh IG orders stringent action against vehicles lacking number plates, licences
KARACHI: The Sindh police have been directed to initiate a firm crackdown on vehicles operating without proper registration plates or valid driving licenses across the...
USD to PKR exchange rate today in Pakistan
KARACHI: The exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continues to be a vital indicator for investors, traders, and consumers...
Google executive reassures web publishers, advertisers amid AI search expansion
WEB DESK: Robby Stein, Vice President of Google Search, addressed concerns that the company’s integration of AI into search could negatively impact web publishers and...
ISPR Chief challenges Imran Khan’s sons to join the fight against extremism
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmad Shareef Choudhury, the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), issued a bold call to Imran Khan’s children, urging them to enlist...
ICC fines Fakhar Zaman for code of conduct violation
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman for a breach of the Code of Conduct. During the...
No attempts to create a rift between the state and its people will be tolerated; DGISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Director General (DG) commenced his press conference by congratulating the nation on the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience another significant increase
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable rise in both global and Pakistani markets on Friday, breaking a three-day downtrend. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
India’s IndiGo cancels 500 flights as planning failures trigger operational breakdown
WEB DESK: India’s leading airline has halted all departures from New Delhi and canceled hundreds of flights nationwide after acknowledging a failure to manage updated...
Ahsan Khan receives prestigious honour at British Parliament
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan has been honored with a prestigious award at the British Parliament. The accolade was presented by British Member...
Audio leak case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with...
ICC Player of the Month nominees for November revealed, Pakistani player in the list
WEB DESK: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is one of three exceptional players shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. Nawaz showcased remarkable...
Ministry of Defence formally appoints Asim Munir as first Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the Ministry of Defence officially announced Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), following President Asif Ali...
PM Shehbaz Sharif extends congratulations to Field Marshal Asim Munir on appointment as Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has formally congratulated Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on his historic appointment as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces....
Highlights from the first session of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC)
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the 11th NFC was chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Mohammed Aurangzeb at the Finance Division. The meeting marked the...
Balochistan Governor meets on NA Speaker in Islamabad
QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad. According to detail, Matters related to ongoing...
Abid Sher Ali to contest senate seat left by Irfan Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to nominate senior politician and former Minister of State Abid Sher Ali for the upcoming by-election to...
PTA announces temporary downtime for device registration system
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a notice regarding the upcoming scheduled maintenance of its Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS). The...
Field Marshal Asim Munir appoints as First-Ever Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, the federal government announced on Thursday the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces...
Punjab announces winter holidays for schools
LAHORE: The Punjab government has officially declared winter vacations for all educational institutions in the province, according to a notification issued on Thursday. The Education...
President approves appointment of CDF
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has granted approval for the appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had sent the summary...
LHC to hear challenges 27th constitutional amendment in tomorrow’s session
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) is scheduled to hear a series of petitions contesting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with a significant session planned for...
PM’s adviser anticipates ruling in Faiz Hamid’s case this month
RAWALPINDI: Faiz Hamid, who is currently under court martial for alleged involvement in political activities and abuse of power, gained prominence while heading the counter-intelligence...
PM submits proposal for Field Marshal’s dual role as CDF to President’s Office
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan Railways delegates school management to private sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has initiated the outsourcing of its educational institutions to foster improvements in the quality of education. A formal signing ceremony for...
Sindh govt extend ban on rickshaws to multiple Karachi roads
KARACHI: The authorities in Karachi extended a ban on the operation of two seater and four seater rickshaws, adding six major roads of the cit...
Social media influencer Pyari Maryam passes away.
WEB DESK: Pyari Maryam, a beloved influencer cherished by millions for her gentle demeanor and captivating content, has tragically passed away. The heartbreaking news was...
Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion deposit support to Pakistan for another year
KARACHI: In a move to bolster Pakistan’s economic stability, Saudi Arabia has approved the rollover of its $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of...
PDMA KP issues alert about rains, snowfall
ISLAMABAD: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a weather warning about an expected spell of rain and snowfall starting...
Massive Fire erupts at factory in Karachi Export Processing Zone
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at a garment factory in the city’s Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering an emergency response from Rescue 1122....
Pakistani film Ghost School garners recognition at the Red Sea Film Festival
WEB DESK: Pakistani film Ghost School has earned the honor of being officially selected for screening at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025. This...
Renowned scholar Mufti Muneeb admitted to ICU after dengue diagnosis
KARACHI: Prominent Islamic scholar and former chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, has been moved to intensive care after being diagnosed with dengue...
Anoushka Shankar Blasts Air India For Breaking Her Sitar
WEB DESK: Indian sitarist Anoushka Shankar publicly slammed Air India after she found her sitar damaged post-flight. In a recent Instagram post, Anoushka Shankar shared...
NFC session concludes with a decision to establish working groups
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the National Finance Commission (NFC) concluded on Thursday with a decision to establish six to seven working groups aimed at...
Pakistan asks Britain to hand over Shehbaz Akbar, Adil Raja
ISLAMABAD: A significant meeting took place in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The discussions focused on Pakistan-UK...
Punjab forms steering committee to end child labour
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has authorized the establishment of a steering committee aimed at eradicating child labour across the province. A formal notification...
Gold prices in Pakistan decline for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trajectory for the third consecutive session on Thursday after witnessing a sharp increase earlier this week. The...
Mitchell Starc breaks Legendary Wasim Akram’s All-Time Test Record
WEB DESK: Mitchell Starc, a legend in Australian cricket, has surpassed Wasim Akram’s record for the most wickets by a left-arm pacer on Day 1...
Pakistan plans to enhance trade with Kyrgyzstan, setting a target of $200 million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening trade relations with Kyrgyzstan, setting an ambitious goal to increase the bilateral trade volume from the...