Google removes Pro models from lower-cost Gemini AI Plus plan
WEB DESK: Google is ending access to its Pro models for subscribers to the lower-priced AI Plus plan. In an email to customers, the company...
Bangladesh rejects Sheikh Hasina’s passport, ID card request
DHAKA: Bangladesh has rejected former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s request for a new passport and national identity card. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir...
Four Palestinians, including three children, killed as landslide hits displacement camp in Gaza
GAZA: At least four Palestinians, including three children, were killed after a landslide struck tents sheltering displaced families in central Gaza amid heavy rainfall, while...
Customs seize 51kg of hashish hidden in carrot truck bound for Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has arrested a truck driver and seized 51kg of hashish during an anti-smuggling operation in Balochistan. Officials put the combined value of...
Proposed 12-province plan may take effect after 2029 elections, sources say
ISLAMABAD: A proposal to increase Pakistan’s provinces from four to 12 could be implemented only after the 2029 general elections, even if constitutional amendments are...
Pakistan to host ECO ministerial meeting on Nov 15-16, Afghan Taliban not invited
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the 30th session of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Council of Ministers in Islamabad on November 15 and 16, with Deputy...
Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for equality, unity on Iqbal Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday urged the nation to promote equality and ensure equal opportunities for all citizens, saying Allama Muhammad Iqbal envisioned...
Gold prices rise by Rs3,200 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased by Rs3,200 per tola on Monday, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. Following the latest increase,...
TikToker Mr Patlu arrested over threats to family of mehndi stampede victim
SIALKOT: Police have arrested TikToker Ansar Jatt, widely known as Mr Patlu, in connection with a case involving alleged threats to the family of a...
Fire breaks out at cotton ginning factory in Multan
MULTAN: A fire erupted at Azlan Textiles Mills near Hassan Chowk on Vehari Road in Multan on Monday, triggering an emergency response from Rescue 1122....
FIA stops passenger from travelling to Germany on fake visa at Lahore airport
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has foiled an attempt to travel to Germany using a counterfeit visa at Allama Iqbal International Airport, offloading a...
Security forces uncover terrorist hideouts inside mosques in North Waziristan
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Security forces have cleared two suspected terrorist hideouts established inside mosques in Muzak village near Mir Ali in North Waziristan, recovering a large...
Rabia Ahsan case: Brother withdraws murder complaint, says shooting was accidental
RAWALPINDI: The brother of deceased television anchor Rabia Ahsan has withdrawn the murder complaint he filed against her husband, describing the fatal shooting as an...
Pakistan beat India in U19 Asia Cup after Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten century
WEB DESK: Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten ton powers Pakistan to U19 Asia Cup victory over India, Pakistan secured a memorable victory over arch-rivals India in the...
Police launch murder investigation after journalist Rabia Ahsan found dead in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Police have launched an investigation into the killing of journalist Rabia Ahsan, who was found shot dead at her residence in Rawalpindi on Sunday....
Nepra approves Rs2.37 per unit electricity price hike for November bills
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of Rs2.37 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel price adjustment...
Pakistan Railways targets Rs160 billion revenue by year-end: Hanif Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has projected that Pakistan Railways will achieve revenue of Rs160 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. Addressing...
Pakistan, Sudan agree to expand cooperation in security, cybercrime and other fields
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Sudan have agreed to broaden bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including security, cybercrime prevention, police training, institutional coordination and civil registration. The...
Gold prices hold steady in Pakistan, silver rates decline
KARACHI: Gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan on Saturday, while silver witnessed a slight decline in the domestic market. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Four new players added to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Test series
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strengthened the national Test squad by adding four players — Aamir Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Muhammad Tayyab Arif and...
Sanam Javed seeks khula from husband, Lahore court issues notice
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed Khan has approached a family court in Lahore seeking dissolution of her marriage with her husband, Atiq Riaz....
Pakistani astronaut set to become first foreigner aboard China’s space station
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to achieve a major milestone in space exploration as one of its astronauts will join China’s next crewed space mission, becoming...
KP cancels Rs8.92bn development tenders over alleged kickbacks, favouritism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has scrapped development tenders worth Rs8.92 billion covering 71 projects in Khyber district following allegations of political interference, favouritism and...
KP government lifts restrictions on fertiliser trade across province
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has lifted restrictions on the sale, purchase, storage, supply and transportation of fertilisers across the province, allowing commercial activities to...
Sindh govt declares Tharparkar calamity-hit district amid drought
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has decided to declare Tharparkar a calamity-hit district and ordered urgent measures to address the worsening drought situation...
Govt scraps LPG quota system, shifts to competitive auctions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to abolish the existing discretionary quota system for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), introducing a competitive auction mechanism aimed at...
Putin meets Iran’s security chief in Moscow to discuss Russian gas supplies
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow on Thursday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and...
Maryam Nawaz announces launch of Blind Dolphin Resort in Kot Addu
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the opening of the TDCP Blind Dolphin Resort near Taunsa Barrage in Kot Addu, offering visitors...
Armed Afghan suspect arrested during attempted infiltration into Pakistan
UPPER KURRAM: Law enforcement agencies have apprehended an armed Afghan national allegedly attempting to enter Pakistan illegally from Afghanistan, security sources said. The suspect, identified...
Pakistan reiterates commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. He expressed these views...
ECP sets December 31 deadline for lawmakers to declare assets
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instructed members of the Senate, National Assembly and all four provincial assemblies to submit their annual statements...
Gold prices plunge by Rs6,500 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in the domestic market on Friday, dropping by Rs6,500 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems...
Saudi Arabia pledges faster visa processing for Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of its cooperation in expediting visa processing for Pakistani workers and addressing issues they face while seeking employment in...
Pakistan, UK pledge stronger collaboration on counter-terrorism, cybercrime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to broaden cooperation in counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, immigration, coast guard operations and professional training, the Ministry...
Court sets November 20 for indictment of Iqrar-ul-Hassan in anti-state content case
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate court in Karachi has scheduled November 20 for framing charges against Pakistan Awaam Raaj Tehreek Chairman Iqrar-ul-Hassan in a case related...
11 killed, over 30 injured in road accidents in Abbottabad, Bhakkar
ABBOTTABAD/BHAKKAR: At least 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 others were injured in two separate road accidents in Abbottabad and Bhakkar. In...
Weekly inflation increases 0.29 percent
WEB DESK: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation increased by 0.29 percent during the week ended on November 05, 2026, for the combined consumption...
National CERT warns of rising AI-powered cyberattacks on banks, critical infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has cautioned financial institutions and operators of critical national infrastructure against an increasing threat of cyberattacks...
SECP issues notice to Maulana Fazl’s close associate
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Friday issued show cause notices to three Hajj operator companies linked to Mufti Ibrar, a close...
Senior NADRA official gunned down in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A senior official of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Peshawar on Friday. Deputy Assistant Director...
Aircraft grounded after bird strike during landing at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: A bird struck a private airline aircraft as it was landing at Karachi Airport, causing damage to the plane, according to airport sources. All...
Portugal Legend Ronaldo calls time on International Career
WEB DESK: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old said...
Iran reports fires on five tankers and a Tugboat near Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and army say five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in separate incidents around the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials...
Bilawal Bhutto briefed on University of Larkano’s funding, development needs
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has briefed PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the University of Larkano’s academic operations, finances, infrastructure and...
Gold jumps Rs9,600 per tola, silver also gains
KARACHI: Gold prices climbed in Pakistan on Thursday, with 24-karat gold rising Rs9,600 to Rs435,636 per tola, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association...
Russia announces scholarship support for International students
WEB DESK: Talented students admitted to Russian universities through the Open Doors International Olympiad may qualify for government scholarships, the Russian Embassy in Pakistan says....
Sindh extends province-wide weapons display ban to November 30
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended its restriction on the public display of firearms for another month, from November 1 through November 30, 2026. A...
Asim Munir reviews SSG training, readiness at Tarbela
TARBELA: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Special Services Group (SSG) headquarters on Thursday to...
Pakistan records ninth polio case of 2026 amid cross-border concerns
ISLAMABAD: A seven-month-old child in Khyber district has tested positive for polio, bringing Pakistan’s total to nine cases so far this year, health officials said....
Tarar calls on broadcasters to establish journalist welfare support
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar has asked the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to develop a support system for journalists. In a post on X,...