Severe heat expected in Karachi; Other cities experience weather changes
WEB DESK: The Meteorological Department has forecasted extremely hot and dry weather in Karachi over the next 24 hours. According to the Metrological department, the...
Pakistan Stock Market reaches on 119,000-point level
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Market has regained the 119,000-point level. On the fourth day of the trading week, at the start of business, a positive...
U.S. announces plan to revoke visas for certain Chinese Students
WASHINGTON: The United States will “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese students studying in the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced, as the...
Elon Musk announces departure from Trump’s administration
WASHINGTON: Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration on Wednesday after serving as a key figure in a federal government cost-reduction...
Netanyahu says Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar has been killed
JERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas’ Gaza chief and the younger brother of the...
LEAs kill 4 terrorists involved in martyring 2 cops in Hussain Kot
Muzzafarabad: Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) neutralised four terrorists in an operation in Hussain Kot — a village in AJK’s Poonch district. According to the police,...
Car carrying policemen plunges into ravine killing 5 in AJk
Muzzafarabad: Five policemen were lost thier lives in a horrific misshap after their car fell into a gorge in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Dhirkot tehsil....
Hassan Ali 5-wicket haul helps Pakistan beating Bangladesh in first T-20I by 37 runs
Laharo: Hassan Ali five-wicket haul helped Pakistan beating Bangladesh in first T-20I of the three match series by 37 runs tonight here in Qaddafi Stadium...
US to impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans: Marco Rubio
WASHINGTON: The US will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, and...
PM praises leadership, bravery of Azerbaijani people who got liberation after decades of occupation
Lachin: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for unity, peace and justice in the region while highlighting the deepening bonds among Pakistan, Azerbaijan,...
Gold price upticks Rs 1,400 per tola today
Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday in line with their incline in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola...
Israel atrocities continue as more 43 martyred in Gaza today
Gaza: The enclave’s Palestinian health ministry reported that at least 43 people have been martyred in Israeli attacks since the early hours of this morning....
Pakistan opt for bat against Bangladesh in first T-20I in Lahore
Lahore: Pakistan have decided to bat first after winning the toss against Bangladesh in first T-20I of three match series here in Lahore Qaddafi Stadium....
We will fire Ghauri missile in response of bullet fire of Modi: Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman
Islamabad: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Engineer Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has said that if Indian premier Narendra will fire a bullet then we will fire Ghauri...
Pak, Turkiye, Azerbaijan vow to further strengthen their deep rooted, historic ties for mutual benefits
Lachin: Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan have vowed to further strengthen their deep rooted and historic ties for the mutual benefits of their peoples, and peace...
Trump’s orders to stop scheduling new visa interview appointments for students
Washington: United States President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its embassies abroad to stop scheduling new visa interview appointments for students and exchange visitors, according...
Armed Forces, CJCSC, Services Chiefs felicitate nation on ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’
Rawalpindi: The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs, have extended heartfelt felicitations to the people...
First T20I of 3-match series b/n Pakistan, Bangladesh to be played in Lahore today
Lahore: First T20 international of the three-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played in Lahore on Wednesday today. The match will start at...
Israel bombs Gaza Journalist’s home, Eight lives lost
GAZA: Israeli forces targeted the home of Gaza journalist Osama al-Arbid in northern Gaza, killing at least eight people. Since dawn, at least 15 Palestinians...
Nepali climber Kami Rita sets new record with 31st Summit of Mount Everest
KATHMANDU: In a historic achievement, 55-year-old Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita has broken his own world record by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time, reaffirming...
10,000 sq-ft Pakistani Flag to Fly High at Wagah on Youm-e-Takbeer
KARACHI: In a grand display of national pride, a colossal 10,000 square foot Pakistani flag prepared in Karachi and routed to Lahore. The flag hoisted...
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir meets with Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan, in Lachin, Azerbaijan. During the meeting,...
King Charles omits Trump’s name in Canadian speech
OTTAWA: In his 20th visit to Canada as sovereign, King Charles delivered a heartfelt speech from the Senate chamber, reflecting on his decades-long connection to...
Government announces debt and roll-over strategy for fiscal year 2025-26
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s financial authorities have released detailed plans for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, outlining strategies for borrowing, roll-overs, and project financing. According to...
K-Electric tariff hike, Consumers to absorb company’s recovery losses
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved K-Electric’s request to recover unrecovered consumer bills through future tariffs. Starting with a recovery shortfall...
Severe weather causes casualties and damage across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and windstorms have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and injured numerous others across Pakistan’s Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu...
Punjab, KPK and Sindh are expected to experience hot and dry weather
WEB DESK: Most parts of the country are expected to remain hot and dry, with some areas experiencing thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rain. Across the...
Pakistan’s “Fatah” Rocket System: crushing response to enemy
Bunyan um Marsoos, Pakistan Armed Forces delivered a decisive blow to enemy forces, showcasing their strategic prowess and modern weaponry. The battleground victory underscores Pakistan’s...
Pakistan’s Nuclear Capability is a Guarantee of Peace, ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Armed Forces have extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the 27th anniversary of YOUM E TAKBEER and reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to...
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitates nation on 27th Anniversary of Pakistan’s Nuclear Power Status
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating YOUM E TAKBEER with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across the country. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended...
Pakistan marks 27th anniversary of Nuclear Achievement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan today observes Youm-e-Takbeer, a day of national pride and reflection, commemorating the historic moment when the nation became the first Muslim-majority country to...
CII reject bill banning child marriage
ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has rejected the proposed bill seeking to ban child marriage. According to an official statement from the council,...
Abbas Afridi replaces Mohammad Wasim Jr in Pakistan’s T20I squad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Bangladesh to take on each other in first T20I on May 28, Fast bowler Abbas Afridi has been added to Pakistan’s T20I squad...
Shaheen Shah Afridi honoured on global stage by FIFA
WEB DESK: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has paid tribute to Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, placing him alongside football legends...
Faith, fate and a flight: How a pilgrim named Al Gaddafi finally made it to Hajj?
JEDDAH: The journey of a Libyan pilgrim, Amer Al Mahdi Mansour Al Gaddafi, to perform Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam has become a powerful...
PM Shehbaz Thanks Azerbaijan for Support During Conflict with India
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev during an official visit on Tuesday, where he thanked the government and people...
KP Centre of Excellence, University of Swat Hold Seminar and Solidarity Walk to Promote National Unity, Condemn APS Khuzdar Attack
SWAT: In a powerful display of unity and resolve, the KP Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the University of Swat organized a one-day seminar...
Zil Hajj Moon not sighted, Eid ul Adha will be on June 7
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced decision following central Ruet-e-Hilal committee meeting that Zil Hajj moon has not sighted and Eid ul Adha will fall...
SC constitutional bench adjourns reserved seats case hearing till May 29
ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of review petitions related to reserved seats till May 29. The hearing was conducted by an 11-member larger...
Youm-e-Takbeer – a momentous day in Pakistan’s history to be observed tomorrow
LAHORE: Youm-e-Takbeer will be observed tomorrow (Wednesday) in remembrance of nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on May 28, 1998, which made the defence of the...
Rotary international’s delegation meets governor Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab governor Salem Haider called on Rotary international’s delegation to discussed ongoing initiatives in health, education, environment and clean water across the province. Rotary...
EU, Germany, Ireland raising voice to pressure Israel to end war against Palestinians immediately
Brussels: EU chief, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has slammed Israel’s ‘abhorrent’ attacks on Gaza civilian sites. She has denounced...
Bangladesh SC Nullifies Death Sentence of JI Leader
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Supreme Court has nullified the death sentence of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh leader Azharul Islam and ordered his release. According to foreign news agencies,...
Sadia Iqbal Achieves World No. 1 Position in ICC Women’s T20 Bowling Rankings
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest Women’s T20 Player Rankings, with Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal making headlines by seizing the top spot...
Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli provocative actions on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Islamabad: Pakistan has called for upholding the sanctity and historical status of the holy sites, and preventing Israel from any further provocations. In a statement,...
Expert urges to secure accounts after massive data breach hits social media
Islamabad:Cyber security expert Syed Muhammad Anwar on Tuesday urged social media users to change passwords after a major breach exposed over 1.8 billion records from...
NEPRA Approves Large Solar Projects for Karachi
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved large solar projects for Karachi. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Ministry of Energy,...
JI demands direct supply of electricity from NTDC to end K-electric monopoly
Karachi: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Munam Zafar Khan has once again lambasted on K-electric saying citizens of Karachi faced with wrath of 18-hour loadshedding while...
Gold price decrease again by Rs.3,600 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold down by Rs.3,600 per tola in Pakistan. According to the all Pakistan Gems and Jewellers association, the rate of gold...
Field Marshal visits Iran’s General Staff Headquarters in Tehran
Rawalpindi:Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir، Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, visited General Staff Headquarters, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. The COAS held meeting...