Pakistan Offers Karachi Port Access to Bangladesh to Boost Regional Trade
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Pakistan has formally offered Bangladesh access to its Karachi Port. The proposal was made during the...
21 children injured in Sheikhupura school bus accident
ISLAMABAD: In Sheikhupura on Tuesday, at least 21 school children sustained injuries when a bus veered into a roadside drain after being struck by a...
Nationwide launch of digital payment system at airports to enhance travel experience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has initiated the rollout of a digital payment system across all airports in the country, following the directives of the...
PM Shehbaz, MBS discuss ways to boost Pakistan-Saudi Arabia bilateral ties
RIYADH: Leaders reaffirm their dedication to strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Saudi Crown...
Speaker calls for verification of 74 signatures supporting achakzai: Sources
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq convened a meeting to review the nomination of Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the role of...
IHC to hear Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree controversy tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear a miscellaneous petition related to Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s academic degree on Tuesday. The petition, filed...
PML-N, PPP agree to remove AJK govt via no-confidence motion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement to oust the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government through...
Israel rejects presence of Turkish forces in Gaza under international force
WEB DESK: Israel has stated that it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza under the international force, citing the American-led plan. ...
KP CM likely to meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will visit Adiala Jail Rawalpindi to meet PTI founder Imran Khan Tuesday (tomorrow). Imran Khan’s coordinator Ali Zafar...
School van catches fire in Karachi’s Nazimabad, six children injured
KARACHI: A school van was engulfed in flames in the Nazimabad area of Karachi on Monday, resulting in burn injuries to six children. Initial reports...
AJK PM Anwarul Haq expected to resign and Join opposition, PPP Claims Majority
MUZAFFARABAD: Political developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir suggest that Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is likely to resign either tonight or tomorrow. The Pakistan...
PPP MNA Zulfiqar Ali’s residence victim of robbery, family held hostage
NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: The residence of Zulfiqar Ali, a Member of the National Assembly from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was subjected to a violent robbery in...
CM Punjab announces stipends for 65,000 prayer leaders in Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab has revealed plans to provide stipends to 65,000 prayer leaders across the province. During a high-level meeting focused...
King Abdullah II praises Pakistan Army’s role in regional stability during meeting with Field Marshal
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, paid an official visit to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II, the Inter-Services...
Meta AI launches urdu version for Pakistani users, Introduces new digital initiatives
WEB DESK: Meta, the global technology giant, has officially rolled out Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in making...
US Navy helicopter,Fighter Jet crash separately in South China Sea during routine operations
BEIJING: A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet experienced separate crashes in the South China Sea within an hour during routine operations launched from...
Bilawal engages with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss national political developments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Monday...
International forces deployed in Gaza May include Pakistani troops: Israeli Newspaper
WEB DESK: An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani soldiers could be part of the international force deployed in Gaza. According to the Israeli publication...
PCB introduces a special pink kit for the opening T20I against South Africa.
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a special pink-themed kit for the opening T20 match against South Africa. As part of a breast...
Trump Receives Royal Welcome In Japan
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday to a royal reception, marking another stage in his five-day Asia tour focused on...
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has opted to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at 11 percent for the next six weeks, prioritizing economic...
Gold prices see another massive drop
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable drop on Monday as the 24-karat gold rate fell by Rs3,300 per tola. This decline aligns with...
Maryam Nawaz orders health screening for special children across Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to implement a province-wide comprehensive health screening program for students in special education. This...
PM Sharif lauds Trump, welcomes Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the leadership and citizens of Cambodia and Thailand on the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, describing...
PM Sharif departs for Saudi Arabia to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia to take part in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh. The Foreign...
Germany On Alert: Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Germany
WEB DESK: Germany has culled more than 400,000 poultry as bird flu cases continue to rise across the country, authorities said. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute...
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, blocks Aleema’s CNIC
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, marking the fifth such order. ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad...
Kashmiris mark Black Day to protest India’s unlawful occupation
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris across both sides of the Line of Control and around the globe are observing Black Day today to highlight the ongoing crisis created...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. The...
Infiltration from Afghan border thwarted; 25 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred
RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by militants crossing from the Afghan border, killing 25 of them in an exchange of fire. According to...
Zardari, Shehbaz Discuss Formation of PPP-Led Government in AJK
ISLAMABAD: PML-N’s AJK Affairs Committee tasked with initiating talks with PPP, President Asif Ali Zardari has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss...
Naval Chief reaffirms commitment to defend Pakistan’s maritime borders
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Saturday visited forward positions in the Creeks Area to assess the operational preparedness and combat...
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s proposal to relocate TTP during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: The second phase of dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after nearly nine hours of intense discussions. According to insiders,...
Trump hails Pakistan’s leadership, praises field marshal Asim Munir at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: U.S. President Donald Trump once again commended Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership, calling Field Marshal Asim Munir “a good man” and Prime Minister...
Pakistan Railways is set to introduce 100 new coaches
LAHORE: A meeting led by Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, resulted in several significant decisions aimed at enhancing railway services nationwide. During the session,...
Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
WEB DESK: Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to Asia. Speaking to reporters, the...
Field Marshal Asim Munir praises Egypt’s role in regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a visit to Cairo. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing...
Green Power Rolls into Punjab, largest-ever clean transport upgrade across 19 cities.
WEB DESK: Yutong has successfully delivered 400 battery electric buses to Pakistan, marking the largest single procurement of new energy buses in the country’s history....
Indian actor Satish Shah, of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai fame, dies at 74
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah, cherished for his comedic roles in films and television series such as “Main Hoon Na” and “Sarabhai vs...
Pakistan ready for war if talks with Afghan Taliban fail: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif addressed the media in Sialkot, stating that Pakistan has previously fought a war with India and now faces a second...
All clocks in the UK will be turned back by one hour today.
WEB DESK: Clocks across the UK will be set back by one hour today, marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter in...
Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening blue economy through transport, maritime links
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have discussed to explore new avenues for cooperation in the blue economy by strengthening road, railway, and maritime connectivity between the...
Maryam Nawaz calls for the speedy launch of “Air Punjab”
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for the speedy operationalization of Air Punjab. Leading a high-level meeting to assess progress on the...
Karan Johar finally reveals his transformation secrets
WEB DESK: Indian filmmaker and director Karan Johar has finally addressed the rumors surrounding his notable weight loss. Recently, Karan appeared on Twinkle Khanna and...
Shahid Afridi praises PCB for appointing Shan Masood, offers noteable suggestion regarding Sarfraz Ahmed
KARACHI: Former national cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has praised the appointment of Shan Masood as the International Director of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),...
People of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier against any hostile aggression, DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, emphasized that the military and the people of Pakistan will act as an unyielding barrier...
Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93
WEB DESK: Thailand is in mourning after the royal palace announced the passing of former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn...
Gold sees a modest rise following a five-day losing streak.
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a slight uptick on Saturday after a streak of five days of decline. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
PIA resumes flights to UK, After five-year suspension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has marked a significant milestone by resuming direct flights to Manchester, United Kingdom, after a five-year gap. The first flight...
Second round of Pak-Afghan talks to be held in Turkey today
ISLAMABAD: The second round of critical negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is scheduled to take place today in Turkey. These discussions aim to...