Saudi Arabia to build new resting spots for Hajj pilgrims this year
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have announced plans to establish resting areas for pilgrims at various points in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage....
Police arrest, Imran sisters, PTI leaders including Omar Ayub,
Islamabad: Islamabad police on Thursday, today, arrested, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan all three sisters, Qasim Niyazi, the party leaders Omar Ayub, Sahibzada,...
Pakistan and Bangladesh reinitiate diplomatic engagement after 15 Years
ISLAMABAD: On April 17, 2023, Pakistan and Bangladesh commenced their first Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in 15 years in Dhaka, marking a potential thaw in...
CJ emphasizes protection of accused rights in four-month trial completion decision in May 09 case
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi stated that the rights of the accused will be protected in the decision to complete the trial of...
Trump administration considers ban on foreign students at Harvard
WASHINGTON: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the termination of Harvard University’s tax-exempt status. According to foreign media reports, the Trump administration...
Hungary’s continued support for Pakistan’s GSP plus status assured, Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism regarding Hungary’s continued support for Pakistan on the GSP Plus program during a joint press conference with...
Actress and VJ Anoushey Ashraf has gotten married in Turkiye.
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani Actress and VJ Anoushey Ashraf has recently celebrated her marriage in a breathtaking destination wedding held in Turkiye. The vibrant celebrations...
Cricket makes a comeback after a century as LA Olympics 2028 venues unveiled
WEB DESK: Cricket will make its return to the Olympic program for the first time in 128 years during the 2028 Los Angeles Games, featuring...
Martyrs and Heroes are our pride, their respect is sacred for every Pakistani, Army Chief
RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir said that the martyrs and veterans are our pride, and the respect for martyrs is sacred for every...
Pakistan Stock Exchange sees downturn on fourth trading day
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a downturn on the fourth day of this trading week, with the Hundred Index declining significantly. The market recorded...
Trump voiced opposition to proposed Israeli attack on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, reports New York Times
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favor of negotiating a deal with Iran to limit its...
Polling has begun for by-election in UmerKot NA-213.
UMERKOT: Polling for the by-election in the National Assembly constituency NA-213 in Umerkot has begun, following the delivery of election materials. The polling process will...
Bodies of 8 Pakistani slains in Iran arrive in Bahawalpur
BAHAWALPUR : The bodies of 8 Pakistanis who were killed in Iran have been brought to Bahawalpur. The bodies of victims killed in a shooting...
Kamal meets Chairman NADRA to make ID card as patient’s MR
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that utilizing modern technology is the need of the hour. During meeting with Chairman NADRA, Lieutenant...
Iran FM calls Dar, vows support to bring killers of 8 Pakistanis to justice
Tehran: Iran has assured full cooperation in bringing to justice the perpetrators responsible for the deaths of eight Pakistani citizens and in repatriating the victims’...
Jason Holder superb performance help IU to clinch victory over MS
Rawalpindi:Jason Holder all-roundering performance helped Islamabad United clinched victory by 47 runs against Multan Sultans here at Rawalpindi cricket stadium today. Holder played vital role...
PM orders to make IT compulsory subject from Grade 6
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to immediately devise a strategy to incorporate IT as a compulsory subject in the curriculum from sixth...
Islamabad United set whopping 203 runs target for Multan Sultans
Rawalpindi: Islamabad United on Wednesday, today, despite having a pitch after heavy rains, bombarded 202 runs with a loss of six wickets against Multan Sultans...
Hailstorm coupled with strong winds brought destruction in twin cities killing one
Islamabad: Hailstorm along with thunderstorms struck Islamabad on Wednesday, today, evening smashing glasses of cars also killing a person while Sector E-11 remained the highest...
Any obstacle hindering country’s development to be crushed unitedly: COAS
Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir says any obstacle hindering the country’s development will be crushed unitedly. Addressing the first Overseas Pakistanis...
Multan Sultans win toss opt for field against Islamabad United in PSL-10 7th match
Rawalpindi: Multan Sultans have won the toss against Islamabad United in the 7th match of the PSL-10 on Wednesday, today. As per the PSL-10 points...
Toss delayed due to rain b/n Islamabad United, Multan Sultan match
Rawalpindi: The toss of 7th match of PSL-10 between Islamabad United and Multan Sultan delayed owing to heavy rains in the twin cities of Islamabad...
Health Minister Kamal calls on PM to brief on health projects
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the swift completion of the Jinnah Medical Complex Islamabad project. He gave these instructions during a meeting with...
Voice against child labor, Iqbal Masih remembered on his death anniversary
Web Desk: The voice against child labor, Iqbal Masih, was remembered on his 30th death anniversary Iqbal Masih was shot dead in Lahore on this...
Islamabad United to take on Multan Sultans today in PSL-10 7th match
Rawalpindi: Shadab led Islamabad United will face Multan Sultans in Rawalpindi on Wednesday today. The match will start at eight pm. As per the PSL-10...
Per tola gold price reaches all time high of Rs 8,600
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.8,600 and was traded at all time high at Rs.348,000 on Wednesday, All Pakistan...
PSX loses 755 points showing bearish trend today
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday lost 755 points showing bearing trend as the market closed on 1, 16, 020. Overall as many as...
It’s regrettable to consider urdu as a language of muslims, Indian SC
WEB DESK: The Indian Supreme Court has made a significant statement emphasizing that language should not be conflated with religion, asserting that linking Urdu exclusively...
Nadia Khan voices concerns over Hania Amir’s work in India
WEB DESK: Pakistani television host and actress Nadia Khan shared her thoughts regarding the rising success of actress Hania Amir, who is currently making her...
PM emphasizes China’s continuous support for Pakistan, including in IMF program
ISLAMABAD: China has supported Pakistan at every opportunity, including during the IMF program,” said the Prime Minister. In a ceremony for sending Pakistani students to...
Babar Azam receives encouragement from Hassan Ali during tough times
WEB DESK: Fast bowler Hassan Ali has come out in support of the beleaguered former captain of Pakistan, Babar Azam, amidst growing scrutiny surrounding the...
Government abolishes 3% FED on property sale
ISLAMABAD: Government of Pakistan has decided to swiftly eliminate the 3% federal excise duty (FED) that has been applied to the first sale of properties...
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad: Justice Ali Baqar Ranjha has officially assumed the role of a Supreme Court judge, following a ceremonial oath-taking administered by Chief Justice Yahya...
Final preparations underway for NA-213 by-elections
UMERKOT: Preparations for the upcoming by-elections in NA-213, located in the Umar Kot district of Sindh, are in the final stages as the election date...
US seeks to leverage tariff talks to strategically isolate China, reports WSJ
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans to use ongoing tariff negotiations to pressure U.S. trading partners to limit their dealings with China, The Wall...
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Philippines
WEB DESK: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Fortunately,...
5.9 magnitude tremor hits Islamabad and surrounding regions
ISLAMABAD: Various regions in Pakistan felt the tremors of a powerful earthquake early Wednesday morning. In the early hours of Wednesday, a seismic event measuring...
Afghanistan shaken by 5.6 magnitude earthquake
WEB DESK: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan early Wednesday morning at approximately 4:43 AM, according to...
Electricity prices likely to drop
ISLAMABAD: Electricity prices might see a dip under the upcoming monthly and quarterly adjustments for March. According to reports, electricity prices may drop by 3...
Govt decides to maintain Petrol prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced on Tuesday that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the next two weeks, with the resulting savings to be invested...
Lahore Qalandars defeats Karachi Kings by 65 runs
KARACHI: David Warner-led Karachi Kings faced a defeat by 65 runs against Lahore Qalandars in the sixth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season...
SC to hear May 9 cases tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled the hearings tomorrow of several important cases related to May 9 incidents. Punjab government’s appeals against PTI founder...
PM declare petroleum prices to be slashed
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced that petroleum prices will be reduced today, offering much-needed relief to the public amid declining global oil...
PSL X: Lahore posted 202-run target to Karachi
KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars posted a 202-run target against Karachi Kings with in-form Fakhar Zaman’s individual score of 76 off 47 and Daryl Mitchell’s 65 in...
PM lauds upgradation of Pakistan’s economic rating
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the upgradation of economic rating of Pakistan by global credit rating agency Fitch, calling it a reflection of...
LHC Issues Revised Seniority List Following Justice Baqar Najafi’s Elevation to SC
LAHORE: After the elevation of Justice Ali Baqar Najafi to the Supreme Court, the Lahore High Court has released a new seniority list of judges....
Lahore Win Toss, Elect to Bat Against Karachi
KARACHI: In the sixth match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and elected to bat first...
Iran’s Khamenei cautious on nuclear talks with US, avoids optimism or pessimism
Tehran: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday he was neither “overly optimistic nor pessimistic” about talks with the US on Iran’s nuclear programme,...
Naval Chief Inaugurates Advanced Medical Block at PNS Darmaan Jah in Ormara
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, inaugurated a newly constructed medical block at Pakistan Navy Hospital PNS Darmaan Jah in Ormara, reaffirming...
Former Nazim Kohat gunned down
KOHAT: Former District Nazim Kohat has been gunned down by unknown armed assailants and escaped from the site. According to rescue sources, Malik Assad was...