Funeral prayers for senior politician syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri held in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayers of senior political figure Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri, a prominent leader of the Awam Pakistan Party, were offered at his residence...
Petroleum prices likely to surge from Feb 16
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to raise the prices of petroleum products effective February 16, sources said, as authorities review updated pricing calculations. According to...
IMF urges Pakistan to shield Low-Income households in electricity tariff reforms
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in talks with Pakistani authorities over proposed changes to electricity tariffs, stressing that any revisions should avoid...
Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Sikh Activist in U.S.
NEW YORK: An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, admitted in federal court on Friday that he was involved in a failed plan to assassinate a Sikh...
President urges for integrating AI into health sector
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into medical education, digital health systems, telemedicine and data-driven research. He was...
By-Election schedule announced for NA-256 Khuzdar, polling Saet for April 5
QUETTA: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the by-election in NA-256 Khuzdar, which became vacant following the resignation of former National Assembly member...
SC announces Feb 18 hearing for Imran Khan’s six key cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed February 18 as the date for hearing six cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. Additionally,...
Imran Khan to be transferred to Islamabad model Jail within two months: Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, will be relocated to the newly constructed Islamabad Model Jail...
Adeeb Ahmed named interim CEO of K-Electric
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric. The decision was made during a meeting of the K-Electric...
Earthquake shakes parts of Baluchistan, Sindh
KARACHI: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck multiple regions in Balochistan and Sindh, causing widespread panic among residents. The seismic activity...
Veteran politician Zaeem Qadri passes away
LAHORE: Family sources confirmed that Zaeem Qadri, a former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), experienced a heart attack and was receiving care at a...
Islamabad red zone locked for entry and exit
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Red Zone Locked Down as Opposition Launches Protest Outside Parliament Over Imran Khan’s Health Concerns On Friday, Islamabad’s Red Zone was cordoned off,...
Pakistan Navy’s KHAIBAR embarks on historic visit to Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship KHAIBAR, a newly commissioned and advanced vessel, embarked on its maiden voyage from Türkiye to Pakistan and made a port call...
Punjab govt ban over substandard drugs across province
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken swift action to curb the distribution of unsafe medicines by banning 10 substandard drugs across the province. The Director-General...
JUI leader Abdul Ghafoor admitted to hospital owing heart attack
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan released a statement...
Opposition alliance plans protest outside parliament today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition will hold a sit-in outside Parliament House following Friday prayers on February 13. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Govt extends educational support for eligible students: Imran Shah
ISLAMABAD: Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, announced that over 75,000 students have benefited from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Individual Financial Assistance...
Sindh University Dadu campus official removed after viral video footage
DADU: The Sindh government has taken action against Professor Azhar Shah, the in-charge of Sindh University’s Dadu campus, following the circulation of videos on social...
T20 World Cup 2026: viral video raises hygiene concerns at Delhi Stadium
DELHI: Video allegedly filmed at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has gone viral, sparking debate and concern among cricket...
Saudi defense minister holds security talks with CDF in Riyadh
RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Defense Minister, convened with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at his Riyadh office on...
Sheikh Hasina denounces recent election in Bangladesh as a “Farce”
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent general elections held under an interim government, calling them a “farce.” From her current...
NEPRA Introduces fixed charges for domestic users with up to 300 units monthly consumption
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced fixed charges for residential consumers consuming up to 300 units of electricity each month. This...
President, PM congratulate nation on successful launch of EO-2 satellite
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly congratulated the Pakistani people on the successful deployment of the country’s second domestically...
Ruer-E-Hilal committee to meet on Feb 18 for Ramadan moon sighting
ISLAMABAD: Scientific forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may begin Ramadan simultaneously this year The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) is scheduled to assemble in...
Pakistan, U.S. explore opportunities to strengthen counterterrorism efforts, economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic meeting on Thursday, Pakistan and the United States committed to deepening cooperation in counterterrorism and expanding economic partnerships, specifically focusing on...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen economic ties with Turkey
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening its friendly relations and economic collaboration with Turkey. During a discussion with a...
Ranveer Singh refuses King Khan to pay INR 0.4 billion for Don 3
WEB DESK: A recent behind-the-scenes clash between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment surrounding the much-anticipated Don 3 has taken a new turn, with the actor...
CM Punjab announces multi-billion projects in Mianwali, including Medical, Agricultural colleges
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has unveiled a series of major development projects during her visit to Mianwali, aiming to turn...
Karachi Ramadan 2026: Sehri & Iftar Schedule & Calendar
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi can depend on this comprehensive Ramadan timetable for accurate Sehri and Iftar timings throughout 2026. As Pakistan’s largest city and key...
PSL 11 Auction: top 10 most expensive players, big signings
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League’s 11th edition auction was held in Lahore, drawing widespread excitement among cricket enthusiasts and franchises. Leading the bidding was Islamabad...
Senate panel sparks laughter with confusing Mix-Up over acronym: “Camell” vs. “Camel”
ISLAMABAD: An unusual situation arose during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security on Wednesday when the committee chair mistakenly interpreted...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces compensation for victims of Islamabad imambargah explosion
ISLAMABAD: The entire nation remains in mourning following the tragic suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday. He emphasized...
Tragedy in Swat: lawyer killed, seven others injured in children’s dispute turned violent
SWAT: Tensions in society continue to escalate as a violent altercation triggered by a dispute among children resulted in one death and seven injuries. The...
D.I. Khan Incident: Four police officers, including SHO, killed in militant attack
D.I.KHAN: A violent assault by militants resulted in the martyrdom of four police personnel, including SHO Faheem Mumtaz, during a search operation in Wana Budh,...
Singh govt introduces ‘Youth Card’ for young people
KARACHI: The Sind provincial government has initiated plans to introduce a ‘Youth Card’ designed to expand access to opportunities for the youth across the province....
Electricity prices decreases across the country
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially issued a final notification confirming a decrease in electricity tariffs across Pakistan, bringing relief to both industrial and residential...
NA speaker confirms acceptance of Akhtar Mengal’s resignation
ISLAMABAD: The resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has been officially accepted by the Speaker of the National Assembly,...
Ex-COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa suffers injury in fall
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (Retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa sustained injuries after a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning, family sources...
Moon for Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan likely to sighted Feb 18 evening
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon for Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to be born on February 17 at...
China achieves major milestone in Its lunar human spaceflight program
WEB DESK: China is making rapid progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Recently, the nation reached a significant...
Junaid Akbar announces exit from NA seat amid internal PTI discontent
PESHAWAR: Junaid Akbar, the PTI President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has declared his intention to resign from his National Assembly seat and sever ties with the...
Water supply suspended in several areas of Karachi
KARACHI: The city where people are already logging for a drop of water, once again be prepared for a long disruption of supply. Water supply...
Pakistan edges out USA by 32 runs in colombo
COLOMBO: Pakistan emerged victorious with a 32-run margin against the United States on Tuesday, thanks to a united team effort. The match was largely influenced...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Commit to Strengthening Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation
RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen their collaboration in security and counterterrorism efforts, according to an official statement. The development follows a...
Pakistan sets 191-run target against USA in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash
COLOMBO: In a competitive encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Pakistan posted a formidable 190/9 against the United States in their ICC Men’s...
CDF Asim Munir attends closing ceremony of PATS 2026
KHARIAN: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of the Defense Force (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, graced the closing event of the 9th International...
Pakistan mobile users enjoy toll-free calls as PTA launches new service
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has introduced a new facility allowing all mobile phone users to make free calls to toll-free numbers, such as...
Pakistan updates solar electricity purchase rates
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced new tariffs for the purchase of solar-generated electricity, applicable to both existing and new solar...
Imran Khan’s health confirms stable, says Barrister Salman Safdar
RAWALPINDI: PTI leader and founder Imran Khan’s health status has been confirmed as stable by Barrister Salman Safdar following a visit to the former prime...
T20 World Cup: USA opts to bowl after winning toss against Pakistan
COLOMBO: During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter in Colombo, the United States emerged victorious in the toss against Pakistan and chose to bowl...