Heatwave warning issued for Sindh as temperatures rise
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of an upcoming spell of extreme heat across Sindh, with several regions expected to experience heatwave-like conditions in...
Veteran Indian Actor Bharat Kapoor passes away at 80
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian film actor Bharat Kapoor has passed away at the age of 80. Fellow actor Avtar Gill confirmed his death, stating that Kapoor...
Iran says US can no longer ‘Impose’ policies on other nations
TEHRAN: Iran declared on Tuesday that the United States no longer holds the power to enforce its policies on other nations, as Washington reviews a...
Traffic plan announced for PSL 11 playoff in Karachi
KARACHI: Authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic management plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 playoff match between Peshawar Zalmi and...
Death toll climbs to 14 after train collision near Jakarta
JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia have confirmed that at least 14 people were killed and 84 others injured following a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue teams...
PIMS administers fourth eye treatment dose to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has received his fourth intravitreal eye injection at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where doctors reported signs of improvement in his...
Naqvi confirms PM approval for crowds at PSL playoff matches
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved fan attendance for all remaining playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, according to PCB Chairman...
Mali: Defense Minister killed in rebel attack, ongoing clashes between Army, Rebels
MALI: A West African nation, the country’s Defense Minister lost his life in a rebel assault, and clashes between government forces and insurgents continue near...
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars out of playoffs, Hyderabad Kings qualify
KARACHI: In PSL 11, Hyderabad Kings secured a place in the playoffs after a 108-run victory over Islamabad United. The match, played at the National...
FWO resumes Karachi red line BRT, aims to complete in 90 days
KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has recommenced construction activities on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project’s Lot 2 along University Road, Karachi’s...
PM Shehbaz express condolence over demise of Speaker’s sister
LAHORE: Shehbaz Sharif visited the Speaker House in Lahore today to offer his condolences to Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on the demise...
Pahalgam Incident: Allegations surface after claimed leak of Intelligence document
RAWALPINDI: Allegations regarding the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in what is being described as a “false flag operation” in Pahalgam have emerged following...
Salary recoveries begin after hundreds of govt employees’ spouses found receiving BISP payments
WEB DESK: Authorities have uncovered that over 600 spouses of government employees were receiving payments under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The beneficiaries reportedly...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express concern over Trump event attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top leadership has voiced concern over the security incident at a press dinner in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump, where gunfire...
Trump says Iran talks could take place in Islamabad on tuesday
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated openness to holding talks with Iran, suggesting a possible meeting in Pakistan on Tuesday if Tehran chooses to...
Araghchi to revisit Pakistan as regional talks continue
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing a visit to Oman, according to Iranian state media. The Islamic...
Trump halts envoys’ Pakistan trip, casting doubt on Iran peace push
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, dampening expectations of progress in efforts to ease tensions...
Zardari arrives in China to boost trade ties, advance CPEC
BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has begun an official visit to China, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor....
Trump safe after shooting scare at correspondents’ Dinner; suspect detained
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after an...
Pakistan successfully launches EO-3 electro-optical satellite into space
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully launched its electro-optical satellite, EO-3, into space, marking a significant step forward in the country’s technological capabilities. According to the Inter-Services...
Turkey may take part in Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing following US-Iran pact
ANKARA: Turkey has indicated it may join international efforts to remove naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal between the United...
Security forces thwart militant attack in Dhadar, several killed
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan’s Dhadar area thwarted a militant attack late Saturday, killing several attackers during a swift response operation, officials said. According to...
Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian FM Araghchi in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday during a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening Pakistan–Iran relations....
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, leaving four killed
WEB DESK: At least four people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted separate locations, according to the country’s health ministry, despite a...
Zardari scheduled for official China trip from April 25–May 1
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to China from April 25 to May 1 at the invitation of the Chinese government....
Islamabad deploys 18,000 police amid Iran–US talks security arrangements
ISLAMABAD: Security has been significantly tightened across Islamabad as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the capital for potential diplomatic discussions with the United...
Ishaq Dar urges media to avoid speculation on Iran–US talks
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on Saturday to assess recent regional...
Police hunt ex-SSP’s son after clifton shooting incident
KARACHI: Police are actively searching for the son of a former SSP following a firing incident in the Clifton area of Karachi that left a...
Araghchi, Munir Hold Key Talks on Shifting Regional Landscape
Islamabad: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, held an important meeting in Islamabad with Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic footprint gains global attention
WEB DESK: A recent opinion piece in The National Interest paints Pakistan as a country undergoing a significant transformation in its international role. Rather than...
Govt announces major increase in Petrol, Diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. Petrol prices have been raised by 26 rupees and 77...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrives in Islamabad with delegation
ISLAMABAD: An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Islamabad, according to the Foreign Office. The Foreign Office stated that Vice...
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah announces Rs7 billion relief for Gul Plaza victims, distributes Rs511M cheques
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced a Rs7 billion relief package for Gul Plaza fire victims, with Rs5.6 billion secured and Rs511 million...
PSL 11: Islamabad United qualifies for playoffs after defeating Hyderabad
KARACHI: In PSL 11, Islamabad United secured their spot in the playoffs by defeating Hyderabad Kings in a one-sided match by 8 wickets. The match,...
Iranian delegation’s arrival boosts PSX Index
KARACHI: Following reports of an Iranian delegation visiting Pakistan for the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX)...
From energy shortage to sustainable power: The growth of wind energy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has long grappled with an energy crisis that hampers economic development, industrial growth, and social welfare. Chronic electricity shortages, high fuel import costs,...
Hira Khan responds to critics over marriage, freedom, and happiness
WEB DESK: Popular actress Hira Khan has addressed recent criticism surrounding her personal life with a heartfelt message on social media. Taking to Instagram, she...
U.S. Military Officer Arrested for Betting Millions Using Confidential Venezuela Info
WEB DESK: U.S. military personnel involved in using secret information related to an operation against Venezuela’s President has been arrested, authorities announced. According to the...
DeepSeek launches new AI model after over a year
BEIJING: Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek announced the launch of its latest AI model on Friday, more than a year after gaining global attention with...
KP Police to introduce updated uniforms for field officers
PESHAWAR: The police force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to undergo a uniform update for officers working in the field. The Central Police Office has...
CJP Afridi rejects IHC CJ’s Judges’ transfer meeting request
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, has refused a plea from Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar to hold a Judicial Commission...
President, PM commend security forces for successful operation in Khyber
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al Khwarij in Khyber....
Gold price drops by Rs2900 per tola
KARACHI: Gold price continued decline in both international and local markets on Friday. In the global market, the price of gold per ounce dropped by...
Araqchi Likely in Islamabad Tonight as Pakistan Pushes Fresh Iran-US Ceasefire Diplomacy
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing...
Hormuz tensions push global oil prices higher amid supply fears
WEB DESK: Global oil prices surged sharply as rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over disruptions to energy supplies, sending Brent crude...
Treaty undermined or strategic pressure? Rethinking India’s Indus waters approach
WEB DESK: India’s move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in suspension under security justifications raises serious legal and strategic concerns, as the treaty...
PM Shehbaz unveils electric bikes scheme for govt employees
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a proposal to provide electric motorcycles to government employees up to BPS-16 through easy installment plans, as part...
Security forces eliminates 22 militants in Khyber operation
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces killed 22 militants linked to Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said...
Dar, Araghchi discuss Iran ceasefire prospects, review regional diplomatic efforts
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss the evolving...
Maryam calls on Dr. Hasnat, Congratulates him on taking charge as Dean of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with renowned British-Pakistani doctor Hasnat Khan, during which the Chief Minister congratulated him on assuming the position of...