Sindh govt announces major tax relief for bike taxi riders
KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has approved major tax relief for bike taxi riders, aiming to support low-income earners and ease financial pressure on those working...
Shehbaz Sharif directs urgent action on nationwide hepatitis control
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track the implementation of the government’s Hepatitis Control Program, stressing the need for comprehensive screening in...
Gold price drops by Rs2100 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable decline, with the rate per tola dropping by Rs2,100 across the country. According to the All Pakistan...
Port city weather likely to remain below 40C
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and dry weather over the next 24 hours, though temperatures are likely to remain below 40°C, according to...
Ex-JUI-F lawmaker Muhammad Idrees gunned down in Charsadda
CHARSADDA: Prominent religious scholar and former JUI-F lawmaker Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Idrees was shot dead in a targeted attack in Charsadda on Tuesday, according to...
Pakistan backs UAE, condemns escalating drone, missile attacks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates, voicing complete solidarity...
Iran-US talks advance as Araghchi credits Pakistan’s ‘Gracious Efforts’
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ongoing discussions with the United States are moving forward, crediting Pakistan for its constructive and “gracious”...
NAB recovers 80 acres of state land worth Rs6bn from Bahria Town
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has reported the recovery of 80 acres of state-owned land that had been unlawfully allotted to Bahria Town...
UAE under fire: missiles, drones launched from Iran intercepted
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has reported that its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran. According...
Eight fatalities in Karachi amid drug overdoses, intense heat
KARACHI: Karachi has seen at least eight deaths linked to suspected drug overdoses and extreme temperatures, rescue officials reported on Monday. Sources said three deaths...
WhatsApp prepares “Liquid Glass” chat interface redesign
WEB DESK; WhatsApp is set to undergo a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new “Liquid Glass” design concept aimed at refreshing the...
LHC suspends verdict to award Rs. 5 million Damages to Ali Zafar from Misha Shafi
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has put a temporary hold on the order requiring Misha Shafi to pay Rs. 5 million in damages to singer...
Saudi Arabia prohibits children under 15 from performing Hajj this year
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced an immediate restriction on children under the age of 15 from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, including those from...
Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Guidelines
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” initiative to provide agricultural land on lease to approximately 50,000 farmers at a highly...
Gold price decrease by Rs.3800 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold dropped by Rs.3800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.479,962 As per detail, prices of gold decreased in the local market...
Punjab CM announces July deadline for launching 27 new convenience markets
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has designated July as the target date for the completion of 27 new convenience markets throughout Punjab. She...
Iran says US responds to latest peace proposal amid rising tensions
WEB DESK: Iran has acknowledged receiving a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, according to state-linked media reports. A spokesperson for...
Iran hit an American warship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz, US military denied Iranian claim
WEB DESK: US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. In a post on X, Centcom...
Diesel shipment of 80 million litres arrives in Karachi from Kuwait
KARACHI: Pakistani vessel, Khairpur, has reached Karachi Port carrying around 80 million litres of diesel from Kuwait, offering some reassurance amid worries about fuel supply...
Ishaq Dar, Iran’s Araghchi hold talks on regional peace initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the current regional...