Kotli blast claims 3 lives, injures 6; scrap warehouse at centre of investigation
KOTLI: A powerful explosion at a scrap depot on Tatta Pani bypass road in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) left three people dead including children ...
Field Marshal Asim Munir warns of decisive retaliation against any aggression
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has cautioned that Pakistan will deliver the same resolute response to any future aggression as it did during the...
PAF Fighter Jets Extend Ceremonial Aerial Welcome to Jordan’s King Abdullah II
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets on Monday delivered a grand aerial reception to Jordan’s King Abdullah II as his aircraft entered Pakistani airspace...
Karachi launches new pink bus routes, revised timings to boost safe travel for women
KARACHI: New routes and updated operating hours for Karachi’s Pink Bus Service, dedicated exclusively to women, will come into effect from October 17. The women-only...
WHO, Pakistan partner to develop national plan to safeguard 112 million children
KARACHI: The Ministry of Human Rights and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a national consultation process to draft a Strategic Action Plan aimed...
DG ISPR engages students, educators in discussion on national security
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, conducted an exclusive interactive session with students and faculty of The Millennium Universal...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and PTI under scrutiny in new exposé
WEB DESK: A recent article presents a highly critical view of former prime minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),...
President Zardari approves trio of Armed Forces amendment bills
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday signed into law three key amendment bills concerning Pakistan’s armed forces. With presidential approval, the Pakistan Army Amendment...
Nawaz Sharif leaves for London for routine medical evaluation
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif flew to London on Saturday for a scheduled medical checkup. The PML-N leader...
Mohsin Naqvi visits cadet college wana, lauds security forces for averting major terror attack
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited Cadet College Wana to commend Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel for foiling a planned...
Explosion at police station in Srinagar’s Naugam, 8 Injured
SRINAGAR: In Indian-administered Kashmir, a powerful explosion occurred at the Naugam police station compound in Srinagar, followed by a fire. Indian media sources indicate that...
Dengue continues to claim lives in Karachi; 90 new cases reported in 24 hours
KARACHI: The dengue outbreak in Karachi persists, claiming two more lives and prompting the hospitalization of 90 new patients within the past 24 hours, according...
Pakistan clinches second ODI against Sri Lanka, takes 2-0 series lead
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan secured an 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second match of their three-match ODI series, taking a decisive 2-0 lead in the...
Mandatory E-Tags for vehicles in Islamabad starting next week
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance security and streamline traffic management, the Islamabad district administration has announced that all vehicles operating on the city’s...
Babar Azam matches Saeed Anwar’s record with crucial century
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top batsman Babar Azam broke a lengthy century drought in international cricket, scoring his 32nd century during the second ODI against Sri Lanka...
Opposition alliance demands reversal of 27th amendment, calls for restoring constitution to original state
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday voiced strong opposition to the recently passed 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, asserting that these changes...
Balochistan Assembly passes child marriage legislation amidst opposition protest
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly has passed a bill aimed at curbing child marriage through a majority vote, despite significant opposition protests. Members of the opposition...
LinkedIn introduces AI-enhanced people search for faster networking
WEB DESK: Over the past couple of years, LinkedIn has been actively integrating artificial intelligence across its platform, enhancing features like ad copy, content generation,...
Second ODI: Sri Lanka sets Pakistan a target of 289 runs
RAWALPINDI: In the second match of the three-game One Day International (ODI) series, Sri Lanka has set Pakistan a target of 289 runs to win....
Indian Air Force PC-7 Aircraft crashes
WEB DESK: An Indian Air Force ‘Pilatus PC-7’ trainer aircraft has crashed and been destroyed in Chingle Pattu district near Tumberm. According to Indian media...
Terrorists involved in Islamabad Judicial Complex attack detained
ISLAMABAD: Four members of the TTP and Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorist cell involved in the suicide attack at the Judicial Complex in G-11 Sector of Islamabad have...
Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as Pakistan’s first Chief Justice of the FCC
ISLAMABAD: Justice Aminuddin Khan, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, was officially sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal...
President approves resignations of SC Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Athar Minallah
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the resignations of Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah. According to an official statement from...
Modi’s coalition set for big win in a key state election
WEB DESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition is poised to maintain a strong hold on power in Bihar, one of India’s poorest yet...
PPP submits no-confidence motion against AJK PM Anwarul Haq
MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party has filed a no-confidence motion against Azad Kashmir’s Prime Minister, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq. This marks the conclusion of a 30-month...
Kate Middleton and Prince William Say ‘Happy Birthday’ to King Charles Alongside New Portrait
WEB DESK: The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, and Prince William marked King Charles’ 77th birthday on Friday, November 14. On behalf of the royal...
Senate passes bill for resetting COAS Munir’s tenure after appointment as CDF
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has passed amendment bills related to the army, air force, navy, and the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025 through...
Pakistan will not engage in negotiations with any terrorist group, FO.
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan has consistently remained open to dialogue with any government in Kabul but firmly refuses to...
Gold price drops in Pakistan, 14 NOV, 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a decline in the local market on Friday, offering some respite to buyers as rates dropped across all categories. Data from...
King of Jordan to visit Pakistan from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Jordan’s King Abdullah is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening strategic ties between the two...
Three judges of Federal Constitutional Court take oath
ISLAMABAD: Three judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) have officially taken their oaths in the initial phase of the court’s establishment. Justice Hasan Azhar...
4 terrorists arrested in Islamabad Judicial Complex suicide attack case
ISLAMABAD: Four members of the Fitna-al-Khawarij group, linked to the suicide attack at Islamabad’s Judicial Complex, were apprehended on Friday. As per reports, the arrests...
Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, PPP’s pick for AJK Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has confirmed that they will table the no confidence motion in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) assembly today. PPP leaders...
COAS, Tajik Defence Minister vow to deepen defence and security cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Tajikistan on Friday reiterated their resolve to further bolster defence and security cooperation, with both sides agreeing to expand military-to-military engagement, the...
Unidentified man impersonates royal navy admiral, attends ceremony, lays flowers at UK war memorial
LONDON: In the United Kingdom, an unidentified person impersonated a naval admiral and attended a ceremony honoring soldiers who served in World War I, during...
Seminar on ‘Far-Right Ideologies, violent extremism’ conducted in Karachi
KARACHI: A significant seminar titled “Far-Right Narratives and Violent Extremism” took place in Karachi today, aiming to delve into the complexities surrounding far-right ideologies and...
PCB reveals updated schedule for T20I tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a revised timetable for the upcoming T20I tri-series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. All seven matches, culminating...
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan vows to defend Judiciary at all costs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan issued a stern warning on Thursday, suggesting that recent government actions could plunge the nation into...
President Zardari approves Justice Khan’s appointment as first chief justice of FCC
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court....
NA praises Sri Lanka’s decision to continue cricket tour of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today passed a resolution hailing the decision of Sri Lankan Cricket Board to continue the tour of their cricket team in...
Justice Aminuddin likely to Head of federal constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: There is a possibility that Justice Aminuddin will be appointed as the head of the Federal Constitutional Court. A notification regarding this appointment is...
NA approves historic Army act amendment: Army Chief to serve as Chief of Defense Forces for five years
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved the Army Act 2025 following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, now the army chief will serve as...
SC Judges Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Athar Minallah Resign
Islamabad: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah of the Supreme Court has resigned from his position following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. As per...
Massive hikes in gold price
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.8300 per tola in Pakistan to Rs. 443,062. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the...
PSX witnesses positive trend, as gain 2473 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange seen positive trend, achieved 2473 points and closed at 160,657. On the fourth day of business week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange...
Govt to enforce vehicle without E-Tag entry ban in Islamabad following suicide bombing
ISLAMABAD: In response to the recent deadly suicide bombing near the Judicial Complex that resulted in 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, the federal government has...
President Zardari signs 27th constitutional amendment Into law after parliamentary approval
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari officially signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment into law on Thursday after receiving parliamentary approval, making it an official part of...
Premier Li to represent China at G20 summit in South Africa
WEB DESK: China’s Premier Li Qiang is set to participate in the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, scheduled from November 21 to November...
First-ever robotic surgery performed at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) marked a historic breakthrough on Thursday by successfully performing Islamabad’s first robotic adrenalectomy surgery, ushering in a...
Asim Azhar urge entertainment pages to stop spreading fake news
WEB DESK: The acclaimed singer and actor Asim Azhar has responded to a widely circulated concert video that has caused a stir on social media....