Rise in cigarette prices, 18% Pakistanis quit smoking: CRD Survey
ISLAMABAD: Center for Research and Dialogue (CRD), a Pakistan-based think tank in its recent survey has revealed that following significant increase in cigarette prices, 18...
Police planned to install fencing around Northern Bypass in Karachi
KARACHI: Authorities are considered to install fencing around the Northern Bypass. The initiative has been taken in a bid to enhance security for the citizens...
Mohsin Naqvi pays tribute to martyred Constable Usman Ghani,
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday paid tribute to Constable Usman Ghani, who was martyred by terrorists firing near Shan Khel Karuna in...
Ishaq Dar urges OIC States to work together for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
Gambia: Pakistan has expressed deep concern over Israel’s ongoing brutal military onslaught against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. The concern was...
Saudi Arabia’s high level 50 member trade delegation reaches Pakistan
Islamabad: Saudi trade delegation for a mutual cooperation of investment has reached Pakistan. Saudi Arabia Deputy Minister investment H-E Ibrahim Ul Mubarak led the 50...
PTI demands inquiry Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s ‘form 47’ remarks.
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf demands probe into ‘manipulation’ of Feb8 poll resulted after heated exchange between Kakar, Abbasi Former Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and...
Is Javeria Abbasi really going to get married again? New video sparks rumors
Karachi: Renowned actress Javeria Abbasi has sparked speculation about her second marriage through a puzzling post on her official Instagram account. In a recent video...
PCB announces big cash prizes for T20 WC winning national team
Lahore: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi has announced a big prize for every player of the national team for winning T20 World Cup. Chairman...
Imran Khan links any dialogue with return of his Party’s stolen mandate.
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s founding chairman Imran Khan has linked any potential dialogue with the return of his party’s “stolen mandate” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf founder reiterated that he...
PTI’s leader Sher Afzal suffer car accident on the Motorway.
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat narrowly escaped the accident, 2 tires of Marwat’s car burst on DI Khan Motorway. As per...
Terrorists attacks CTD Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Two terrorists attacked the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Rawalpindi , were killed by friendly fire. According to the CTD spokesperson, the slain militants,...
PTA rejects FBR’s demand to block SIMs of non-filers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has refused FBR to block SIMs of more than 500000 non-filers. The FBR had urged the PTA on April 29...
Nominated Punjab governor’s Oath-taking ceremony postponed.
LAHORE: The oath-taking ceremony of Nominated Punjab governor has postponed, Sardar Saleem Haider now to take oath on May 7 The PPP stalwart said, “The...
PPP plan to Support federal government
ISLAMABAD: Following the governors’ appointment in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the PPP is considering a role in the federal cabinet. It is anticipated that the...
CM Punjab inaugurates ‘ FMDP’ for people across the province.
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz launched ‘Free Medicine Delivery Project’ (FMDP) for people across the Punjab. The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz personally...
6 terrorists eliminate in IBO operation by Security Forces
RAWALPINDI: In an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) Security Forces gunned down 6 terrorists in North Waziristan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), intense fire exchange...
Sadiq Khan becomes London’s Mayor for third time by securing 106,861 votes.
LONDON: The Pakistan-origin Briton Sadiq Khan has swept to victory in the London mayor’s election for a record third time as the polls results poured...
Hassel between kakar, abbasi over wheat scandal.
ISLAMABAD: Former interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar engaged in a heated exchange with ruling PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi regarding the wheat import controversy. The...
Sindh govt introduces AFC system for People Bus Service.
KARACHI: The government of Sindh introduced Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system for People Bus Service. Addressing the launching ceremony in Karachi, Sindh Minister for Transport...
One person kills & two injured over air firing in wedding ceremony in Rawalpindi.
RAWALPINDI: In wedding ceremony, owing to air firing one person has killed and two injured. According to the police, the incident of firing during the...
Gold rates drop by Rs1600 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs1600 per tola to Rs238,000. Dealers reported that gold rate down by Rs1600 per tola to Rs238,000 while...
JUI-F decides to launch countrywide protest against govt .
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has decided to launch a countrywide anti-government movement without the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Support. The Chief Minister KP Ali Ameen...
Federal Government decided to take legal action against Telcoms operators.
ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators are hindering the process of disabling mobile phone SIM cards for non-filers in Pakistan, and the federal government is planning to take...
Shah Rukh Khan to start shooting for his next film
Mumbai: In a recent interview, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he will soon start shooting for his upcoming film in June. Bollywood king...
Faisal Karim to take oath as KP governor today.
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan People’s Party’ s leader Faisal Karim Kundi will take oath as Khyber pakhtumkhwa governor at 4 PM today. Faisal Kareem Khan Kundi...
COAS calls on Boxer Amir Khan & Shahzaib Rind
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff Syed Asif Munir have met Boxer Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind. As pr detail, Army Chief...
PML-N decides to appoint Jaffar Khan Mandokhel as Governor Balochistan
QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday named party leader Jaffar Khan Mandokhail for the slot of Balochistan’s governor. Mandokhail will replace Abdul Wali Kakar,...
The American woman tourist get marry to hotel owner in Chitral.
CHITRAL: Anwar Ali of Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa got married to American woman Claire Stephen According to a report, groom Anwar Wali belongs to...
PTI will not accept Fawad Chaudhry back again: Raoof Hasan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Raoof Hasan believes his party would not accept Fawad Chaudhry back its fold again. Replying to a query while...
Nawaz Sharif calls PM Shahbaz in Lahore on May 6 over wheat scandal
Lahore: Lifetime supremo of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif has called Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore on May 6 over the wheat scandal....
Robber snatches Rs five million from employee of trader in Jorya Bazar Karachi
Karachi: In an alleged robbery a whopping amount of Rs five million looted from employee of a trader of Joraya Bazar today. The employee working...
Delegation of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s calls on PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed the hope that the government, in collaboration with the global partners and national institutions, would be able...
PCB issues schedule of Pakistan cricket team to tour South Africa
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced schedule of Pakistan cricket team tour to South Africa in the end of this year. The Pakistan...
Terrorist involved in target killings of police personnel in Lahore arrested
Lahore: A terrorist involved in the target killings of police personnel in Lahore has been arrested. The terrorist identified as 21-year-old Faizan Butt is resident...
Strangulated body of bride found from flat in Gujar Pura, Lahore
Lahore: A strangulated body of a bride found from a flat of Gujar Pura area of Lahore. The deceased identified to be 28-year-old Tayyaba was...
Feud on car challan results into death of police personnel in Mansehra
Mansehra: A feud on conducting vehicle challan turned into lethal as unidentified persons shot dead policeman in Mansehra. The incident took place near Beara Inter-Change...
Govt establishes new investigation agency for cyber crimes NCCIA, closes FIA cyber crime wing
Islamabad: The government has closed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cyber crime wing and formed a new institution of National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The...
Principle decision taken to appoint governors in Punjab, KP, Baluchistan
Islamabad: Government has taken principle decision to appoint governors in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) as a deal with PML-N led...
Bilawal Bhutto calls on PM Shahbaz to discuss over political situation of country
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party and MNA Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif The matters of mutual interests were discussed...
PSX witnesses bullish trend as 100 index gains 1,244.45 points
ISLAMABAD:The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around to bullish trend on Friday, gaining 1,244.45 points, a positive change of 1.76 percent. A...
Gold rates decrease by Rs 1,400 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 1,400 and was sold at Rs 239,600 on Friday. The price of 10...
CM KP removes brother of Sher Afzal Marwat from cabinet
Peshawar: Chief Minister Kkhyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Ameen Gandapur on Friday removed Khalid Latif from the provincial cabinet. He was special assistant to the CM...
Govt to return 19500 Hajj quota to Saudi government as it issues flights schedules of pilgrims
Islamabad: Government will return 19,500 Hajj quota to Saudi government owing to which 5,633 applicants of Hajj under the regular Hajj scheme will deprive from...
Interior, Defence Ministers direct to improve facilities for passengers
Lahore: Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore today. They witnessed the working...
Deputy PM calls for OIC’s joint action to confront rising Islamophobia
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for joint action by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to confront rising Islamophobia....
PM thanks Saudi leadership for promoting investment in Pakistan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed hope that visit of Saudi business delegation to Pakistan in next few days will prove productive. He...
Group of children playing foosball likely killled by Israeli assault in Gaza, Expert Says
Gaza:The last time Mona Awda Talla saw her daughter Shahed alive, she was leaving the house to go buy her some cake, wearing pink pants....
Huawei beat Apple in China , profit surge 564%
BEIJING: The Tech giant Huawei’s first-quarter profits surged 564%, compared to its competitor brand apple’s sale in China. Huawei has long found itself caught in...
Pakistan launches ICUBE Qamar, first lunar mission.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan has been launched its first historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) on board China’s Chang ‘E6 from Hainan, China. As per IST, the satellite...
President Khuzdar Press Club dies &9 injured in Khuzdar’s blast.
KHUZDAR: In a heartbreaking incident, Senior Journalist and the president of Khuzdar press club Maulana Mohammad Siddique Mengal killed in blast occurred in Khuzdar district...