Israel suspends humanitarian aid to Gaza as ceasefire faces first major test
TEL AVIV: Israel announced on Sunday that the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza has been suspended “until further notice”, as fighting flared in the...
KP governor calls on Federal Interior Minister, discuss security situation in KP
LAHORE: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at his residence in Lahore on Sunday to discuss the overall...
PAF’s JF-17 squadron joins ‘Indus shield alpha’ Air Drills in Azerbaijan
WEB DESK: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent has landed in Azerbaijan to take part in the bilateral air exercise Indus Shield Alpha, marking another...
Pakistan, Afghanistan reach ceasefire after marathon talks in Doha
ISLAMABAD/DOHA: Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a breakthrough agreement for an immediate ceasefire after more than 13 hours of intensive negotiations in Doha, mediated by...
Pakistan to launch first hyperspectral satellite from China today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to achieve a major breakthrough in its space program with the launch of its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, scheduled for today...
Anti-smog guns reduce air pollution by 70% in Lahore, says EPF
LAHORE: Smog guns have achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in air pollution in Lahore, as reported by the Environment Department. Details revealed on Saturday indicate...
The concept of ‘good and bad Taliban’ has proven ineffective, Rana Sanaullah
LAHORE: The adviser to the prime minister on political affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Saturday that the concept of distinguishing between “good and bad Taliban”...
Dozens of mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya, Red Cross official says
WEB DESK: Several mourners were injured on Saturday during a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, with some in critical condition transported to...
Section 144 Prolonged in Punjab: Comprehensive Ban on Gatherings and Weapon Display
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province to uphold law and order. As per the Punjab Home Department,...
Nation’s economic stability is the result of sustained and determined efforts by the government, Field Marshal.
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Asim Munir has commended the government’s dedicated and relentless efforts, affirming that Pakistan is steadily advancing towards stability and poised to achieve...
White House Fires Off Childish Insults Over Trump’s Putin Summit
WEB DESK: The White House addressed questions regarding Trump’s upcoming summit with Putin in Budapest in its usual manner, delivering what many considered trivial and...
Pakistan asks Afghanistan to take action against terrorist groups on its soil.
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office reported that a high-level delegation, led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, has reached Doha to engage in discussions with representatives of...
October 18, 2007, remains deeply ingrained in the heart of the nation. Bilawal Bhutto
KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized that October 18, 2007, remains deeply ingrained in the nation’s collective memory. On the 18th anniversary of the...
Security forces neutralized Two key militants during an operation in Bannu.
PESHAWAR: In a successful operation in the Mughalkot sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces neutralized two foreign militants. According to security sources, the operation in...
Afghanistan withdraws from Twenty20 cricket tri-series in Pakistan
WEB DESK: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its decision to withdraw from a T20I tri-nation series scheduled in Pakistan next month, citing the deaths...
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy.
KARACHI: The 18th anniversary of the Karsaz twin blasts, which targeted the homecoming convoy of Benazir Bhutto on October 18, 2007, is being observed today,...
Afghanistan shows open aggression, disregarding all past gestures of goodwill: Shahid Afridi
WEB DESK: On the matter of Afghanistan, former all-rounder Shahid Afridi expressed his disappointment, stating that Afghanistan has displayed blatant aggression despite the consistent support...
Gold and silver prices experience their biggest single-day drop.
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan experienced their largest single-day decline, a significant drop after previously reaching record highs. As reported by the All...
Dar values the enhancement of Pakistan-UK relations.
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday acknowledged the growing strength of Pakistan-UK relations and recent high-level interactions between the...
Aseefa honors the martyrs of Karsaz on the 18th anniversary.
KARACHI: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the First Lady of Pakistan and Member of the National Assembly, marked the 18th anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy by reflecting...
Pakistan won’t lose an inch of sacred land, Field Marshal Munir.
WEB DESK: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasized that any future aggression against Pakistan would be met with a response far stronger than anticipated by...
Political tensions mount in AJK as three more ministers step down
MUZAFFARABAD: The political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has become increasingly volatile, with three additional ministers from the ruling coalition resigning, bringing the...
Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani relieves deputy minister of his duties
KABUL: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Afghan Minister of Interior, has officially dismissed Abdullah Mukhtar from his role as Deputy Minister. The Afghan Taliban’s Supreme Leader, Mullah...
Hajj 2026: private scheme booking deadline extended by five days
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry for Religious Affairs has announced an extension for the booking deadline of the Hajj 2026 pilgrimage under the private scheme. The...
Dubai health unveils AI-Driven virtual ICU pilot at GITEX 2025
DUBAI: Dubai Health has launched a pioneering pilot initiative for a Virtual Intensive Care Unit (ICU), leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize critical care through continuous...
Limited two-day basant festival proposed for Lahore’s walled city with strict regulations
LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has submitted a formal request to the provincial authorities to permit a curtailed celebration of the colorful Basant Festival within...
Reality show ‘Lazawal Ishq’ challenge in Islamabad High Court.
ISLAMABAD: A legal petition has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the airing of the provocative reality series “Lazwal Ishq” the petition...
PM Shehbaz leads major discussion on afghan repatriation – KP CM not present
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level session to assess the progress of Afghan refugee repatriation efforts, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister...
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire for another day
ISLAMABAD: The temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended for another day. The extension came after the truce was set to expire at...
Pakistan secures seat on UN human rights council with wide support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 period, winning the support of a significant...
Attaullah Tarar criticizes KP CM for missing key Afghan refugee repatriation meeting
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has sharply criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for skipping an important meeting focused on the repatriation process of...
Security forces eliminate 8 Indian baked terrorist in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: The security forces has killed 8 indian baked terrorist in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa in an intelligence based operation. A large...
Powerful earthquake shook Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtukhwa
ISLAMABAD: 5.6 magnitude earthquake were felt across various parts of Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents. The Seismological Center reported that the tremors...
KP CM approached SC, seek meeting with jailed Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber PakhtunKhwa Sohail Afridi moved to Supreme Court of Pakistan for meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) jailed founder Imran Khan. In a...
Saudi Arabia in talks with US for defence pact
WEB DESK: The Financial Times has revealed that Saudi Arabia is in talks with the United States over a potential defense agreement, which may be...
Birth Anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, A Visionary Reformer
WEB DESK: Today, October 17th, marks the 208th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, A towering figure in Indian history, who left an indelible...
Security forces eliminate 10 terrorists during operations in Datta Khel and Mir Ali.
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have successfully neutralized 10 terrorists linked to Indian-supported khawarij in two separate operations. An intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in...
Egypt raises fuel prices for the second time this year
WEB DESK: Egypt increased fuel prices by around 12 percent on Friday, a step likely to drive up the costs of goods and services across...
Court grants NAB permission to confiscate Malik Riaz’s Mall of Islamabad.
KARACHI: An accountability court in Karachi has issued a formal order to seize the Mall of Islamabad, owned by Bahria Town founder Malik Riaz, as...
Punjab cabinet approves ban on TLP, summary sent to Centre for further action
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced that the Punjab cabinet has approved a proposed ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and has forwarded the recommendation...
Security forces foil suicide attack in Mir Ali, 4 Khawarij including bomber killed.
WEB DESK: A suicide attack by terrorists targeting security forces in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, was foiled on Friday, with four attackers killed, security sources...
Gold price makes largest single-day increase in history.
Price of gold in international market reaches $4,358 per ounce...
Mystery as tiny Picasso painting vanishes before show
Web Desk: In Spain, a remarkable painting by the legendary artist Pablo Picasso has mysteriously vanished before making it to an exhibition. As reported, the...
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visits US, strengthens maritime security
Admiral Naveed Ashraf's US visit focused on maritime cooperation, regional security, and defense ties. He met senior officials, visited the National Defense University, and addressed...
New oil and gas reserves in the country.
WEB DESK: In a significant development for Pakistan’s energy sector, Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) on Friday announced a new oil and gas discovery in...
PM Sharif accuses India of fueling Afghan militants to attack Pakistan amid Rising Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized Pakistan’s desire for a lasting solution to terrorism originating from Afghanistan, warning that unresolved issues could...
UAE confers highest civilian honor on Pakistani ambassador
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has awarded Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, the prestigious First Class Order of Zayed II, in...
Security guard shot dead while protecting polio vaccination team in Nowshera
PESHAWAR: In a tragic incident, a police officer assigned to safeguard a polio vaccination team was shot and killed in Nowshera district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),...
Meta allocates $1.5 billion for new AI data center in Texas
NEW YORK: Meta Platforms announced a significant investment of $1.5 billion to develop a new data center in Texas, marking the opening of its 29th...
Hania Aamir appointed as UN women Pakistan’s new national goodwill ambassador
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, UN Women Pakistan has named renowned actor and youth icon Hania Aamir as its newest National Goodwill Ambassador. This collaboration...