Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in T20I tri-series final
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in the final of the home T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket...
Chaudhary Aslam’s widow criticizes Bollywood over ‘propaganda’ in ‘Dhurandhar’
WEB DESK: Bollywood’s forthcoming espionage thriller, Dhurandhar, is facing renewed criticism. The widow of Karachi’s well-known encounter specialist, Chaudhary Aslam, has warned the filmmakers against...
Pope Leo removes shoes but doesn’t pray at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
WEB DESK: Pope Leo visited Istanbul’s renowned Blue Mosque on Saturday, marking a historic moment during his first visit as leader of the Catholic Church...
Naqvi orders crackdown on visa agents involved in fraudulent activities
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, made an unannounced visit to Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, spending two hours assessing immigration...
Police officer loses life in armed assault in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A police officer lost his life in a shooting carried out by an unidentified armed suspect in Islamabad on Saturday. According to police reports,...
Gold price rises by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced an upward trend on Saturday, reflecting gains observed in the international market. In the local market, the price of...
High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan and Sri Lanka Gear Up for Today’s Clash
WEB DESK: Sri Lanka and Pakistan are gearing up for an exciting showdown in today’s final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka secured their...
President Asif Ali Zardari Visits National Defence University
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the critical need for informed leadership, national unity, and cohesive policy-making to tackle Pakistan’s modern security challenges effectively. He...
Punjab successfully resolves 1,005 land disputes within 48 hours.
LAHORE: The Punjab government has efficiently resolved 1,005 land disputes within just 48 hours, setting a remarkable milestone under the newly implemented property ordinance. This...
President, PM reaffirm Pakistan’s support for Palestinians
ISLAMABAD: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed today. On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad...
PM expresses grief over lives lost in Sri Lanka floods
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed profound sorrow and extended condolences over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by...
Kyiv hit with another deadly attack
WEB DESK: Russian drones and missiles targeted Kyiv’s districts early Saturday, leaving one person dead and 11 others injured, according to officials. Explosions and falling...
Egyptian Foreign Minister arriving in Islamabad for Two-Day visit
ISLAMABAD: Responding to an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty,...
Three Pakistanis freed from Indian jails reach home after long detentions
LAHORE: Three Pakistani nationals who were recently released from Indian jails crossed into Pakistan through the Wagah border on Sunday, where they were received with...
Sindh introduces mobile app for free civil registration of births, deaths, and marriages
KARACHI: On Friday, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah officially launched the Civil Registration Management System (CRMS) mobile application, providing a convenient, paperless platform...
Pakistan elected as ECO council of ministers chair for 2026–27, DPM Ishaq Dar invites members to next meeting
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been chosen to lead the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Council of Ministers (COM) for the 2026-27 term, according to a statement from...
LHC orders crackdown on punjab University buses, addresses smog concerns
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to take action against Punjab University’s (PU) buses that are emitting smoke, in response to the...
Field Marshal Asim Munir takes on dual role as COAS, CDF from Today
RAWALPINDI: Effective immediately, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will be officially recognized as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) alongside his existing role as Chief...
PIA privatization set for December 2025 as bidding process gets underway again
ISLAMABAD: The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is anticipated to occur in late December 2025, citing insider sources. Sources revealed that the initial bidding...
Pakistan States Ceasefire with Afghan Taliban ‘Not Holding’ Amid Ongoing Terror Incidents, FO Reports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan declared on Friday that the ceasefire with Afghanistan is currently not effective, citing persistent terrorist activities within Afghan territory. During his weekly media...