Pakistan receives invitation for Bangladesh PM’s oath ceremony
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been formally invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s incoming prime minister, scheduled to be held on February 17 in Dhaka....
Medical team examines Imran Khan at Adiala Jail amid tight security
RAWALPINDI: A specialised team of five doctors carried out a detailed eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail under heightened...
PM Shehbaz embarks on Two-Day official visit to Austria to boost bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Sunday for a two-day official trip to Vienna at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The prime minister...
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan to face India today
COLOMBO: All eyes are on Colombo as arch-rivals Pakistan and India prepare to lock horns in a blockbuster encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World...
Fauji fertiliser emerges as PIA’s largest shareholder, says Arif Habib
KARACHI: Prominent businessman Arif Habib has shared fresh insights into the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), revealing that Asim Munir personally reached out to...
ISPR chief engages Lahore students on national security, youth’s role
LAHORE: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited leading academic institutions in Lahore, including Aitchison College, the University of...
JI announces protests at 10 Karachi spots after Police clash
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has declared it will stage demonstrations at 10 different locations across Karachi today, following a confrontation with police that led to the...
Punjab govt launches ambitious initiative to make pakistan green with restoration of Margalla forests
LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its efforts to promote environmental sustainability, placing the rehabilitation of the Margalla forest region at the forefront of its...
M9 Motorway Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 14 after injured victims pass away
KARACHI: The number of fatalities from the devastating multi-vehicle collision near Kathore on the M9 Motorway has risen to 14 after several injured victims succumbed...
Rain, gusty winds expected in Karachi, other regions from Feb 16–17
KARACHI: A shallow westerly weather system is forecast to bring rain and strong winds to various parts of Pakistan, including Karachi, over the weekend of...
UNSC denounces terror attack over Islamabad Imambargah
New York/Islamabad: The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly suicide bombing at an Islamabad imambargah, describing the assault as...
Imran Khan approaches IHC seeking bail, cites 85pc vision loss in right eye
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has approached the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of his sentence and release on bail in the Toshakhana II case, citing serious...
Shehbaz Sharif announces ramadan 2026 relief package
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramadan relief initiative for 2026, significantly expanding financial assistance for low-income families across the country. Speaking at...
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,...