Rafa Khawar ‘Nanha’ being remembered on his 40th death anniversary
LAHORE: The 40th death anniversary of famous film, TV actor and comedian Rafi Khawar popularly known as `Nanha’ was observed on Tuesday. Rafi Khawar started...
Pakistan, Italy sign visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Rome have announced a new agreement that will eliminate visa requirements for individuals holding diplomatic passports signaling a strengthening of bilateral ties. ...
PTI leaders including Salman Akram Raja barred entry into G-Baltistan amid election campaigns
GILGIT: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, along with other party leaders, reported being prevented from entering Gilgit-Baltistan as they attempted to campaign ahead of...
JI challenge Hill Park construction in SHC
KARACHI: The Jamaat-e-Islami has officially filed a petition in the Sindh High Court (SHC), challenging the recent felling of trees and ongoing construction activities within...
Nawaz Sharif pledges development for Gilgit-Baltistan regardless of election outcome
GILGIT: Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit on Tuesday, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif vowed to continue working for the progress of Gilgit-Baltistan regardless of...
Trump blasts Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, warns against beirut strike
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly delivered a sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent phone conversation, urging Israel to halt...
Federal budget 2026-27 targets 2 million new jobs across key sectors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Budget 2026-27 has set an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs in the upcoming fiscal year through increased investment and...
Sharp decline in cotton prices in Punjab, Sindh amid market volatility
KARACHI: Cotton prices have seen a significant drop across key markets in Punjab and Sindh due to ongoing fluctuations in both domestic and international demand...
Microsoft Copilot introduces new AI file renaming for OneDrive
WEB DESK: Renaming files might seem like a simple task, but it can quickly feel overwhelming when looking at a folder filled with vaguely labeled...
Man dies by suicide at Rawalpindi railway station
RAWALPINDI: A man tragically lost his life on Monday after taking his own life by jumping in front of a train at Rawalpindi Railway Station....
Man dies by suicide at Rawalpindi railway station
RAWALPINDI: A man tragically lost his life on Monday after taking his own life by jumping in front of a train at Rawalpindi Railway Station....
Sindh employees may receive 12% salary hike in upcoming budget
KARACHI: The Sindh government is ramping up its efforts to finalize the provincial budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with indications that it will be...
Rs1.126 Trillion set aside for development projects in FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the Ministry of Finance has allocated Rs1.126 trillion for the Public...
PM commends health sector reforms, anti-polio, hepatitis efforts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the ongoing reforms being undertaken in the health sector and the Ministry of Health’s efforts to eliminate diseases...
Fazila Qazi’s sharp criticism of Iqrar Ul Hassan sparks social media debate
WEB DESK: Veteran Pakistani actress Fazila Qazi has recently taken to social media with a candid and fiery message directed at former TV host and...
Six months post-privatization, PIA management remains untransferred to buyer consortium
ISLAMABAD: Six months have passed since the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), but the management has yet to be transferred to the buyer. Sources...
LPG price increased by Rs.4.95 per kg
ISLAMABAD: OGRA has officially announced an increase in LPG prices, with the price of an 11.8 kg domestic cylinder rising by Rs. 58.51. According to...
PHC publishes updated Judges’ seniority list
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has released a new seniority ranking of its judges, officially reflecting their positions within the court’s hierarchy. According to the...
Traffic police ban unregistered Qingqi Rickshaws, loaders from major roads
LAHORE: The Lahore City Traffic Police have launched a crackdown on unregistered Qingqi rickshaws and loaders, enforcing a ban on their entry onto major roads,...
Pakistan’s inflation climbs to 11.7% in May 2026
ISLAMABAD: : The annual inflation rate in Pakistan reached 11.7% in May 2026, as per the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. This...
EU delegation recognizes Pakistan as a key regional power, valued partner
ISLAMABAD: During the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation into a comprehensive, mutually beneficial relationship....
Iran rejects claims of President Pezeshkian’s resignation
TEHRAN: Iran has rejected reports alleging that President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation. The denial followed claims that Pezeshkian had sent an official resignation...
NAB launches inquiry into alleged illegal approval of marriage halls by SBCA
KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has begun an investigation into allegations that the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) unlawfully issued no-objection certificates (NOCs) for...
Power Minister responds to LESCO corruption allegations after Khawaja Asif’s complaint
ISLAMABAD: Federal Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari announced that disciplinary measures have been initiated against officials of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) following allegations...
Blue moon to illuminate Pakistan’s sky tonight
ISLAMABAD: Tonight, Pakistan and the world will witness a rare astronomical event as a “blue moon” lights up the night sky after sunset. This spectacular...
Govt rules out new taxes on solar panels, fertilizers; plans to raise Income Tax on imports
ISLAMABAD: The government has finalized its decision not to impose new taxes on solar panels and fertilizers in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for 2026-27,...
Hill park property remains intact, insists Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI: Karachi’s Mayor Murtaza Wahab has asserted that not an inch of Hill Park’s land has been allocated to anyone. During a press conference in...
Governor Kundi highlights development measures for D.I. Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that multiple initiatives are underway to improve public services and infrastructure in Dera Ismail...
President Zardari calls for stronger action against Tobacco use
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for enhanced awareness campaigns, stricter regulations and effective preventive measures to reduce tobacco consumption and safeguard public health....
Power Minister confirms continuation of electricity subsidy for protected consumers
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has clarified that the government has no plans to withdraw electricity subsidies for protected consumers...
CM Maryam announces Rs10,000 bonus for suthra Punjab staff after Eid cleanliness drive
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a special cash reward of Rs10,000 for every worker involved...
Pakistan begins Hajj return operation as first pilgrims land in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The repatriation of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims commenced on Saturday evening, with the first flight carrying 117 pilgrims arriving at Islamabad International Airport. Airport Manager...
Trump claims major progress as Iran agrees to no nuclear weapons
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has provided assurances it will not develop nuclear weapons, as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue...
One dead, five injured in high-speed crash in DHA Karachi
KARACHI: A deadly traffic accident in Karachi’s DHA neighbourhood left one person dead and five others injured on Sunday after two vehicles collided in Defence...
Pakistan finalizes FY2026-27 budget framework after IMF agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reportedly reached an understanding on key fiscal and budgetary targets for the 2026-27 financial year after...
Govt announces significant reduction Rs.22 per litre in petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a substantial decrease in the prices of petroleum products on the third day of Eid. According to a notification issued...
Cricket legend Wasim Akram’s unique rami method during Hajj goes viral
WEB DESK: Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Wasim Akram, along with captain Misbah-ul-Haq, recently performed Hajj. During the ritual of Rami at Jamarat,...
Independents lead as ECP announces final candidate list for Gilgit-Baltistan elections
G.BALTISTAN: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the official list of candidates for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections scheduled for June 7, 2026....
Junaid Akbar, several PTI lawmakers detained in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: Junaid Akbar, the PTI provincial president of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was detained by Gilgit-Baltistan Police along with several other party lawmakers while on election campaign...
Karan Johar unfollows Shah Rukh, Kareena & others: Why?
WEB DESK: Filmmaker and Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar has unfollowed several close friends and prominent Bollywood figures, including the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan,...
Blue origin’s new glenn rocket explodes during testing, marking a setback in space race with SpaceX
WEB DESK: In a significant development, Blue Origin’s uncrewed New Glenn rocket caught fire and exploded during a test on a Florida launchpad on Thursday....
Muslim faithful begin leaving Makkah after Hajj pilgrimage
MAKKAH: Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have started leaving the holy city after completing the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which this year took place under intense heat...
Iranian President thanks Pakistan for role in efforts to end Iran conflict
Web Desk: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its “initiative and effective efforts” aimed at helping reach an agreement to end...
Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, awaiting Trump’s approval
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on shipping through the Strait of...
Azad Kashmir: 7 killed after rickshaw falls into ravine
WEB DESK: Azad Kashmir: The death toll in a tragic accident in which a rickshaw fell into a ravine has risen to seven. According to...
Gold prices see slight decrease on the third day of Eid
KARACHI: On the third day of Eid, a slight decrease of Rs 500 was recorded in gold prices. According to the All Pakistan Gems and...
Nation enjoys third day of Eidul Azha with festive spirit, traditions
KARACHI: The festive spirit of Eidul Azha continues to prevail across Pakistan as people celebrate the third and final day of the religious occasion with...
Pakistan committed to global peace, say President, PM
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to promoting global peace and international stability. In his message...
Military leadership pays tribute to nation on Youm-e-Takbeer
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military leadership on Thursday extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the country’s historic...
Pakistan marks Youm-e-Takbeer with patriotic zeal, national pride
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Takbeer today with great national enthusiasm and patriotic spirit, commemorating the historic nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998. The day...