Gas Cylinder Explosion in Lahore’s Harbanspura, 3 Dead, 7 Injured
LAHORE: A devastating gas cylinder explosion in Lahore’s Harbanspura near Nadar Market led to the collapse of a building, claiming three lives. Rescue teams successfully...
Senate session is in progress to deliberate and approve the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
ISLAMABAD: The Senate session is ongoing, aiming to secure approval for the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. A minimum of 64 votes is required for the...
Dr. Arifa Syeda Zehra, renowned Pakistani educationist, passes away
LAHORE: Renowned scholar, researcher, and educationist Dr. Arifa Zahra has passed away in Lahore. Dr. Arifa Zahra completed her BA Honors at Lahore College for...
University Road in karachi to remain closed from Nov 10 to Dec 30
KARACHI: University Road in Karachi will remain closed from November 10 to December 30 due to the launch of a new initiative under the Karachi...
FIA launches probe against NCCIA officers over massive extortion racket tied to illegal call centres
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a major case against several senior officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), accusing them...
Punjab govt extends section 144 for another week
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days. As per spokesperson for the Home...
PECA case filed against KP CM Sohail Afridi over alleged Anti-State remarks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have registered a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly issuing anti-state...
Joint parliamentary committee endorses full draft of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee comprising members from the Senate and National Assembly’s law and justice panels has approved the entire draft of the proposed...
Two Taliban factions, foreign-backed lobby fueling tensions with Pakistan: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Sunday that the Afghan Taliban are not a single monolithic group: while some elements favour calm,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink pact for Hajj 2026 arrangements
JEDDAH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a formal agreement to finalize the arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026. The accord was inked in...
President Zardari urges nation to uphold Iqbal’s vision for a prosperous Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to renew its dedication to the teachings and vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, emphasizing that...
Syrian President Sharaa Begins historic US visit after delisting from terror blacklist
WASHINGTON: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Washington for a landmark official visit, a day after the United States removed his name from its terrorism...
Iqbal Day being observed today
LAHORE: The 148th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated with national fervour today. The philosopher poet known as Poet...
Joint parliamentary committee begins review of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice convened on Sunday to begin a clause-by-clause review of the...
Parliamentary committee reviews 27th constitutional amendment bill Today
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Law and Justice convened on Sunday at Parliament House to deliberate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The session,...
Chairman Joint Chiefs Post to be abolished on November 27, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced that the government plans to abolish the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) effective...
UN hails Pakistan as key partner in global anti-narcotics campaign
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has commended Pakistan’s pivotal role in the international fight against narcotics, designating it as a...
Punjab CM greenlights launch of IT Internship Programme for youth
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given approval for the launch of a new IT Internship Programme aimed at empowering young graduates across the...
Tribal elder among four gunned down in Kalat
KALAT: A local tribal elder was among four people killed when unidentified assailants ambushed their vehicle in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Saturday, officials confirmed. According...
Pakistan Army Gifts Grand Mosques to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Communities
WANA: The Pakistan Army has offered a spiritual gift to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by constructing and restoring several mosques across the province. In...
Deputy PM lauds positive momentum in Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister...
Istanbul deadlock: Pakistan’s clear position vs zabihullah mujahid’s distorted narrative
ISTANBUL: The latest round of Pakistan-Afghan Taliban talks in Istanbul has once again hit an impasse, undermining ongoing regional efforts for peace and stability. Participating...
27th constitutional amendment proposes lifetime ‘Field Marshal’ rank, says law minister
ISLAMABAD: Senator and federal minister for law Azam Nazeer Tarar, has said that the 27th Constitutional Amendment includes a proposal to grant the rank of...
PPP leader Lal Muhammad Khan passes away
MALAKAND: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader and former federal minister Lal Muhammad Khan has passed away after a prolonged illness. As per sources, Lal...
Federal Cabinet Approves Draft of 27th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment during a special session chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who joined the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir meet Azerbaijan President in Baku
BAKU: Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev...
Pakistan Navy’s PNS SAIF conducts joint drill with Maldives Coast Guard
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF visited the Port of Male as part of its ongoing overseas deployment, where it received a warm welcome from...
Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul reach impasse, security sources confirm deadlock
ISTANBUL: The ongoing negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reportedly stalled, according to security sources. Pakistani Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah...
Minister for railways Hanif Abbasi says Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year.
ISLAMABAD: The federal Minister for railways has said that Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year. He was addressing...
Pakistan, Bangladesh working towards resumption of direct flights to boost trade and Tourism, NA told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was briefed on Friday that Pakistan and Bangladesh are actively collaborating to restore direct flight services, aiming to strengthen economic ties,...
Fazal ur Rehman warns of disrespect to constitution as govt fails to share draft of 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazal ur Rehman has expressed strong criticism over the government’s lack of transparency regarding the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment,...
Passenger injured in power bank explosion at melbourne airport
WEB DESK: An incident occurred at Melbourne International Airport in Australia when a Lithium power bank suddenly caught fire, resulting in a passenger being burned....
SIC leader Hamid Raza sent to Jail following May 9 conviction
FAISALABAD: Sahibzada Hamid Raza, the head of the Sunni Ittehad Council, was brought before the anti-terrorism court after his detention and was subsequently remanded to...
PM Shehbaz welcomes google’s investment, new office in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his appreciation for Google’s decision to establish offices and invest in Pakistan. In a statement issued today, he highlighted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Baku to celebrate Azerbaijan victory day
BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the Azerbaijani capital on Friday for a two-day official visit to participate in the Victory Day celebrations, at...
Pakistani forces respond firmly to Afghan Taliban firing at Chaman border
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army effectively countered unprovoked firing from Afghan Taliban elements at the border near Chaman, as Islamabad reaffirmed its dedication to ongoing peace...
Pakistan-Afghan talks continue in Istanbul: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that discussions with the Afghan Taliban are taking place in Istanbul, urging both the public and media to disregard...
Wahab Riaz Appointed Consultant For Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
LAHORE: Former Test cricketer Wahab Riaz has been entrusted with the responsibility of providing strategic guidance and aiding the restructuring of the women’s cricket team...
Overseas Pakistani remittances surged to $3.4 billion.
ISLAMABAD: In October 2025, Pakistan recorded $3.4 billion in remittances from overseas workers, reflecting a nearly 12 percent increase compared to the same month in...
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal welcome baby boy
WEB DESK: Bollywood’s cherished pair, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, have embraced a new chapter in their lives with the arrival of their first child,...
54 injured after explosion at Jakarta mosque inside school complex, police say
WEB DESK: A blast at a mosque within a school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, injured at least 54 people on Friday, according to local...
Federal cabinet meeting on 27th Amendment postponed
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet meeting, originally planned for today under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss and approve the 27th Constitutional Amendment,...
PPP rejects key proposals in 27th constitutional amendment
KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a significant coalition partner of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s government, has rejected major provisions of the proposed 27th constitutional...
Gold price remains unchanged in Pakistan: Nov 7, 2025
KARACHI: The price of gold showed no variation compared to the previous day in both international and Pakistani markets. According to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems...
Pakistan adopts a resolute position against terrorism originating from Afghan territory during discussions in Istanbul.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly reiterated its stance during high-level discussions in Istanbul, asserting that it will not tolerate terrorism stemming from Afghan territory. These negotiations,...
PM departs for Baku to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan to participate in the celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the country’s...
South Africa clinches second ODI against Pakistan, series locked at 1-1
FAISALABAD: South Africa easily defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the second match of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series, leveling the series at...
President lauds Qatar’s media diplomacy for peace
DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the Qatar’s role in promoting peace and understanding through media diplomacy. President Zardari was talking to Director General...
Female student allegedly raped, blackmailed by University driver in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: A shocking incident has been reported at a private university in Faisalabad, where a female student was allegedly raped and blackmailed by a university...
Iran shows interest in joining Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s defense alliance
TEHRAN: Iran has expressed its desire to be included in the defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During a visit to Pakistan, Iranian Parliament...