Pakistan conditioned its participation in World Cup with India’s attendance in Asia Cup
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmed on its stand regarding holding of Asia Cup in the country. Pakistan has categorically stated its stand that...
Usman Buzdar quits politics over May 9 violence
QUETTA: Former Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar is the latest PTI leader to have quit politics. Addressing a presser at the Quetta Press Club,...
Parvez Elahi rearrested from outside court after getting bail
LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) rearrested PTI President Parvez Elahi from outside a Lahore court moments after he got discharged in the graft case, sources...
NSC moot delayed owing to PM’s Turkiye visit
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) was postponed due to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Turkiye to attend the inaugural ceremony...
Pakistan lose Asia Cup final against India by 2-1
In a major setback, Pakistan — after back-to-back wins — on Thursday lost the final match of Junior Asia Cup 2023 against arch-rival India by 2-1...
PTI’s Pervez Khattak steps down from party position
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Pervez Khattak announced stepping down as the party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter president late Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad,...
Headline: PTI KP Divides into two factions led by Mahmood Khan, Pervez Khattak
Peshawar: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after mayhem of May 9, has divided into factions of two former chief ministers of the...
Prices of essential commodities significantly reduced due to prudent policies of govt: Maryam Aurangzaib
Islamabad : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says prices of essential commodities have significantly reduced due to prudent policies of the government. Addressing...
Imran is making baseless allegations of rights abuses just to distract attention from May 9 mayhem: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Imran Niazi is making misleading and baseless allegations of so-called rights abuses just to distract attention from his culpability...
US dollar Substantially decreases by Rs 12 after SBP allows credit card settlement in inter-bank rates
Karachi: After the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) allowed credit card settlement in the inter-bank rates, the US dollar suddenly devalued by Rs 12 in...
Sepoy Saqib Ur Rehman Shaheed laid to rest with complete military honour in Mardan: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Sepoy Saqib Ur Rehman funeral prayers were offered and later buried with complete military honour in his home town Mardan, Inter Service Public Relations...
Anti Corruption Punjab Arrests Pervez Elahi from his residence in Lahore
Lahore: Finally Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Punjab Pervez Elahi has been arrested from his residence in Lahore. The anti corruption department Punjab arrested the former...
PM calls National Security Committee (NSC) meeting tomorrow: Sources
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called National Security Committee (NSC) meeting tomorrow (Friday). Sources said that the NSC meeting will be held tomorrow, Friday...
Pakistan deeply concerned over India’s move seeking death penalty for Yasin Malik
Islamabad: The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch said Pakistan was deeply concerned over India’s latest move seeking the death penalty for prominent Kashmiri leader,...
Bilawal Bhuttho travel to Iraq from 5th to 7th June
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari travel to Iraq from the 5th to 7th of June at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and...
Hina to undertake official visits to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium from June 5-13
Islamabad: The foreign office spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch has apprised that Minister of State (MoS) for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will undertake official visits...
PM to attend Erdogan’s inauguration ceremony in Turkiye on June 3
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on June 3, the Foreign Office said...
Dollar decreases by Rs 11 in Open market as SBP allowed credit card settlement in Inter-bank rates
Karachi: The US dollar on Thursday substantially decreased by Rs 11 in open market as the SBP allowed yesterday credit card settlement in the inter-bank...
Five of family die in Kot Addu blast
KOT ADDU: Five family members were killed and three others injured when a blast tore apart a house at Daira Din Panah – a small...
Pakistan to face India in Junior Asia Hockey Cup final today
The final of Men’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup is to be played between Pakistan and India at Salalah in Oman today. The match will start...
Petrol price slashed by Rs8 per litre
The federal government reduced the prices of petroleum products Wednesday by up to Rs8 per litre. The decision was announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar...
Ex-PTI members from South Punjab formally join PPP
LAHORE: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members from South Punjab, who have recently parted ways with the party, have formally joined Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on...
Babar, Rizwan back to school
LAHORE – Skipper of Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam has shared an interesting photo on his twitter handle with caption Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai...
Sana Fakhar, Fakhar Ali’s marriage ends in divorce
LAHORE– In a surprising turn of events, renowned film star Sana Fakhar has officially parted ways with her husband, Fakhar Ali. The news came to...
Court awards death penalty to man who killed father of daughter over stopping him to tease her
Rawalpindi: A session court of Rawalpindi on Wednesday awarded death penalty to a man who killed a girl father over stopping him to tease her...
PM affirms Pakistan’s commitment to build beneficial tie with Belarus
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to build mutually beneficial cooperation with Belarus in the areas of economic, agriculture, science, technology, education and...
FM Bilawal leaves for Jordan to attend ‘royal wedding’
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is travelling this afternoon to Jordan and Iraq, the state-run APP quoted Foreign Office as saying on Wednesday. In the first leg of...
Secretary ECA lauds SBP over allowing credit card settlement through inter-bank rate
Karachi: The Secretary Exchange Companies Association (ECA) Zafar Paracha has lauded the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Before this, dollars were bought from the exchange...
Elections will be held on Nawaz Sharif’s return, says Talal Chaudhry
FAISALABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said that elections will be held in the country upon the arrival of former prime...
Raisi orders Iran’s foreign ministry to pursue diplomatic relations with Egypt
President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered Iran’s foreign ministry to actively pursue the resumption of diplomatic relations with Egypt. In a statement Government spokesman Ali Bahadori-Jahromi...
Fawad vows to continue struggle in bid to take country out of quagmire
RAWALPINDI: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday vowed to continue his political struggle in a bid to take the country out of...
British Chief of General Staff calls on Army Chief, CJCSC
Rawalpindi: British Chief of General Staff (COGS) Sir Patrick Nicholas Yardly Monard on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir. The...
Two terrorists killed in security forces tip off operation in South Waziristan area of Dosali
Rawalpindi: Two terrorist were gunned down in Dosali area of South Waziristan (SW) in an operation on tip off by the security forces, Inter Service...
Justice Isa-led audio leaks commission objects to SC bench
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry commission formed by the federal government to probe audio leaks has raised objections to the constitution and composition of Chief Justice of...
Govt introduces number of policy initiatives to bring stability in economy: Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the current government has introduced a number of policy initiatives to bring stability and growth in the economy and...
No tobacco day being observed across globe today
Web Desk: World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today. This year, theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco. Growing...
Dr. Fouzia meets Afia Siddiqui after 20 long years
New York: Dr. Afia’s elder sister met her after 20 years in Fort Worth town of United States where she is currently detained. Meanwhile, British...
Australian high commissioner calls on Imran Khan
LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan. During the meeting at Imran...
Pakistan’s contribution in UN peacekeeping reflective of peace commitment: Hina
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment and support to the United Nations peacekeeping and peace-building programme. “Pakistan...
Four die as bridge falls while being placed on pillars in Muzaffarabad
Four people died and three sustained injuries after the under-construction Bailey Bridge collapsed in Dhani area of Naseerabad tehsil in Muzaffarabad district. The injured were...
Pak-Belarus agree to beneficial partnership for prosperity
Pakistan and Belarus have aspired to build a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the prosperity and wellbeing of the people of both...
Australian HC meets Jehangir Tareen
Lahore: The Australian High Commissioner (AHC) to Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Tuesday called on former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jehangir Khan Tareen at his residence...
Priority to be given to provide more relief to people in next budget: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says priority will be given to provide more relief to the people and development of the economy in the...
NA passes Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023
Islamabad: The National Assembly today passed Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023. The bill moved by James Iqbal aimed at regulating the quality, standard, labelling, packing,...
Australian HC calls on Maryam Nawaz
Lahore: Australian High Commissioner (AHC) in Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Tuesday called on chief organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz at later residence...
Khawaja Asif asks CJP to ‘recuse himself’ from hearing audio leaks case
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday has asked Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to “distance himself” from hearing the audio...
Ali Muhammad Khan rearrested after being released from Adiala Jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has been arrested by police shortly after being released from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Sources said that Ali Muhammad Khan...
Ishaq Dar says ‘IMF programme’s 9th review not yet finalised’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the programme’s 9th review has not been...
PTI chief Imran Khan to address the nation shortly
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former premier Imran Khan has decided to address the nation today. چیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف عمران خان کا قوم...
Making efforts to hold board meeting in June, focus to be on budget in talks with Pakistan: Nathan Porter
Islamabad: The mission chief of the the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Nathan Porter has said that Pak-IMF program not ended now adding that he is...