Saudi Arabia approves additional Hajj quota of 10,000 for Pakistan
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has approved an additional Hajj quota of ten thousand for Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar contacted Saudi Foreign Minister Prince...
Bollywood stalwart Sushmita Sen sister-in-law sells suit pieces
Mumbai: Bollywood stalwart lady actress Sushmita Sen brother’s wife Charu Asopa was seen selling online suits in a video that went viral Indian TV actress...
Death anniversary of famous singer Ahmed Rushdi being observed
Web Desk: For many people in Pakistan, Ahmed Rushdi sparked the beginnings of a ‘Pop’ scene in Pakistan. His death on April 11, 1983 at...
Two khawarijSent to hell during IBO in Timergara, KP: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two Khawarij were sent to hell including a “high value target” during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by the security forces in Timergara area of...
Welcome ceremony in honour of PM held in Minsk
Web Desk: A formal welcome ceremony in honour of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was held at the Palace of Independence in Minsk, Belarus. On the...
FinMin hints at slashing power prices further, reduction in tax burden on salaried class
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday, today, announced that the government is actively trying to further reduce power bills...
50 lost lives in India after deadly thunderstorm, lightning, heavy rains
PATNA/LUCKNOW: At least 50 people lost their lives in UP, Bihar and Uttarakhand on Thursday following a deadly spell of severe weather marked by intense...
Virat Kohli becomes first player to smash 1000 boundaries in IPL history
Bengaluru: Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, becoming the first player to smash 1000...
Major terror bid attacking Karachi’s PAF Masroor Airbase foiled
ISLAMABAD: One of the leading intelligence agencies has thwarted a major terror plot aimed at launching a deadly assault on the strategically vital PAF Masroor...
Glittering ceremony of PSL 10 to be held today
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League’s 10th season will (PSL X) begin (today) under the glittering lights of Pindi Stadium, with excitement at an all-time high....
Islamabad United to face Lahore Qalandars in much awaited PSL-10 today
Rawalpindi: The much anticipated Pakistan Super League -10 edition all set to commence from today in Rawalpindi. A glittering ceremony will be held at Rawalpindi...
Gas prices likely to hike
ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern and Sui Southern Gas Companies have submitted requests for substantial tariff increases for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, which will result in...
Bagram Air Base handed over to United States, report claims
WEB DESK: The strategic Bagram Air Base has reportedly been handed over to the United States, marking a significant shift in regional dynamics. In a...
Supreme Court Issues Detailed Verdict Dismissing Punjab Govt’s Petition in May 9 Cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has released a detailed four-page verdict authored by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, rejecting the Punjab government’s petition seeking the...
PCB Bans South African Cricketer Corbin Bosch from PSL for One Year
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year ban on South African cricketer Corbin Bosch, prohibiting him from participating in the Pakistan Super...
EU Also Announces 90-Days Suspension of Tariffs on U.S. Products
WEB DESK: The President of the European Commission has announced a 90-day suspension in the implementation of retaliatory tariffs on the United States. The Commission...
Malaysia’s AirAsia Pakistan flights to commence from May 30
KARACHI: Direct flights from Karachi to Kuala Lumpur scheduled to begin from May 30 Malaysian budget airline AirAsia X has officially launched its operations in...
Mufti Taqi Usmani Urges Concrete Action for Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has called for meaningful and tangible support for the oppressed people of Palestine, urging the Muslim world to...
Sindh apex committee reaffirms commitment to eradicate terrorism, crime from Province
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has reaffirmed the provincial government’s firm commitment to eliminating terrorism and combating heinous crimes through the effective...
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman crowned U23 Squash Championship
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rising star Noor Zaman has made history by winning U23 World Squash Championship, defeating Egypt’s Mohamed El-Torkey in 3-2 final at the tournament....
PM Shehbaz Arrives in Minsk, Belarus
MINSK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Minsk for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Belarus. Upon his...
World first 3D-printed railway station builds in Japan
TOKYO: West Japan Railway Company has constructed 3D-printed railway station in just six hours. This is the world’s first 3D-printed railway station, built in the...
Hurdles in implementing one-patient, one ID to be solved on fast track: Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal along with Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT) Shiza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday visited Pakistan Institute of...
Gold price rises again
KARACHI: The ongoing global tariff war has driven gold prices to new historic highs. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
The National Constitution Day being observed today
Islamabad: The National Constitution Day is being celebrated today. Two years ago on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of the Constitution, the National Assembly (NA)...
Peshawar Zalmi launches short film featuring Mahira Khan, official anthem for PSL 10
Web Desk: Peshawar Zalmi has launched a short film and for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. The short film featured Mahira Khan and releasing...
Supreme Court sets cases of May 9th for hearing
Islamabad: Supreme Court on Thursday today set cases of May 9th, 2023 for hearing. Appeal against not giving physical remand to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...
Mahira Khan joins Peshawar Zalmi after two years as Brand Ambassador For PSL 10
Peshawar: Pakistan’s renowned superstar Mahira Khan is all set to light up the Pakistan Super League once again as Peshawar Zalmi’s brand ambassador for the...
PSL-10 team captains express excitement, passion at start of league
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer expressed his enthusiasm as the tournament reached a thrilling stage, entering its double header phase...
Karachi bound bus overturns on M-5 motorway near Ghotki killing three, injuring 15
Ghotki: A speedy passenger bus overturned on Sukkur-Multan motorway near Ghotki resulted in death of three and injuring 15 others. The accident occurred owing to...
PM leaves for two-day official visit to Belarus
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, today, left for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Belarus. The PM has gone to...
At least 80 missing after massive Israeli bombing in north Gaza City
Gaza: At least 80 Palestinians are missing after a massive bombing by the Israeli army in the Shujayea district of north Gaza City. The people...
French President hints at announcing Palestine recognition in June
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France could recognise a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN conference, adding that in turn some...
PSX returns bullish trend in mid-day session today after downfall
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock (PSX) Exchange on Thursday, today, started with strong momentum up-ticking yesterday session’s. The investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump...
Three policemen martyred in terrorists attack on their van in Quetta
QUETTA: Terrorists attacked a police mobile van resulted in martyring three police personnel and another injured, police said on Thursday. According to police officials, personnel...
Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for three months but tightens levies on China
Washington: US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down in his global trade war, imposing a 90-day pause for most countries. On the other hand, Trump...
Nine heavy vehicles burnt as dumper crushed two motorcycles in Karachi
KARACHI: Angey mob set ablaze many dumpers at different locations on intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday after a speeding dumper crushed two motorbikes in...
Ex-chief minister Abdul Malik Baloch calls on Nawaz Sharif
Lahore: The National Party president and former chief minister of Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch held a meeting with PML-N supremo Mian Nawaz Sharif on...
Hafiz Naeem demands release of political prisoners including Imran Khan for political stability
Islamabad: The Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has demanded the government to set free all the political prisoners including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...
US delegation led by Eric Meyer meets Army Chief
Rawalpindi: A high-level US delegation led by Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Eric Meyer called on Chief of...
Israel not just destroying Gaza, it is robbing human race of our humanity: Swara Bhasker
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has once again made headlines. This time, not for her work in films, but for her powerful words on the...
Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah climb in ICC rankings despite ODI series setback
DUBAI: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah have climbed in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings and bowling rankings, despite Pakistan’s 3-0 loss to...
Global markets take pummel today as Trump’s 104 pc tariffs on China came into effect
Web Desk: Global markets took a pummeling today as Trump’s eye-watering 104pc tariffs on China came into effect, and a savage selloff in US bonds...
China slaps US with 84 pc in retaliatory tariffs
Beijing: China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 pc previously announced, its finance ministry said on...
Caution, seriousness first priority in taking decisions impacting directly to human lives: Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that a whopping number of pregnant ladies during deliveries lost their lives every year in...
JI Chief Hafiz Naeem along with delegation meets Premier after electricity relief
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday met with a three-member delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) led by Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman. Both sides expressed deep...
Opening ceremony of HBL PSL10 to be held in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host its first-ever opening ceremony of the HBL PSL. The ceremony will kick off at 7pm on Friday, 11 April....
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has called for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Participating in the OIC Ambassadorial meeting in...
US Acting Assistant Secretary Eric Meyer led delegation calls on PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with the US President Trump and his Administration to strengthen bilateral relations. Talking to...
58 Palestinians martyred, 213 injured in Israeli attacks during last 24 hours in Gaza
Gaza: As many as 58 Palestinians have been martyred and 213 injured in Israeli attacks during last twenty-four hours. Gaza’s civil defence agency has said...