IHC dissolves new bench in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case
ISLAMABAD: The newly formed single-judge bench at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) hearing the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case was dissolved on Monday after Justice Inaam...
EU to strengthen satellite defences against GPS Jamming, says defence commissioner
BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to enhance its satellite infrastructure by launching more satellites into low Earth orbit to bolster defenses against GPS disruptions, according...
Heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Rawalpindi raise potential flood, overflowing streams
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a flood alert for Nullah Lai due to rising water levels. Rainfall was heaviest in Islamabad’s Sector H-8,...
Veteran actor Anwar Ali passes away after long battle with lung disease
LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani actor Anwar Ali, celebrated for his comedic roles in television and films, passed away on Monday after battling chronic health issues related...
Pakistan army continues flood relief efforts in Punjab
JHANG: As severe flooding impacts various regions nationwide, the Pakistan Army remains actively engaged in rescue and relief missions across Jhang, Chiniot, and neighboring districts....
Bullish trend at PSX as market gains 1353 points today
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on first day of the business week crossed another psychological barrier of 149,000 while gaining as many as 1353 points....
All possible measures to be taken for saving people owing to expected floods: CM Sindh
Karachi: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has said that all the possible measures for saving the people will be taken owing to expected flood...
Pak army MI-17 helicopter crashes near Chalas, martyring five personnel including pilot: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Five personnel of Pakistan army embraced martyrdom as a MI-17 helicopter under use by Pakistan army crashed on Monday morning near Chalas , Inter...
Big rise of Rs 3,300 per tola reported in Gold prices today
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs 3,300 and was traded at Rs 370,700 on Monday against its sale at...
UAE to face Afghanistan in third match of T-20 Tri-Series
Sharjah: The United Arab Emirates will play against Afghanistan at Sharjah on Monday in the T-20 Tri-Series. The match will start at eight in the...
Pakistan supports sovereignty, integrity of all SCO member states: PM
Tianjin: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the SCO charter. Addressing the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State...
Anti- polio drive aiming to vaccinate more than 28 million children begins across the country today
ISLAMABAD: A nationwide anti-polio campaign commenced on Monday (today), aiming to vaccinate more than 28 million children under the age of five across 99 districts,...
Punjab on high alert as Chenab swells from India’s heavy water release
Lahore: Punjab is bracing for one of the worst flood waves in years as the River Chenab swelled to extremely high levels on Monday following...
Strong eartquake claims 622 people lives in Afghanistan
KABUL: Around 622 people were killed and more than 1,500 injured in an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried...
President, PM pay heartfelt tribute to Syed Ali Gilani
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid heartfelt tribute to All Parties Hurriyat Conference founding leader Syed Ali Gilani on his...
Govt decreases High speed diesel price by Rs 3 per litre, no change in petrol price for next 15 days
The federal government has decided to keep the petrol price unchanged, while slashing high-speed diesel by Rs3 per litre for the next fortnight The new...
Pakistan retires Rs 2.6 trillion debt well before time: Khurram Shahzad
Islamabad: Pakistan has retired 2.6 trillion rupees debt well before time, which is unprecedented in the country’s history. In a post on X, Finance Minister’s...
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan review bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reviewed the current state of Pakistan-Turkiye relations...
CM Sindh reviews preparations for potential super flood
SUKKUR: Chief Minister (CM) Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, on Sunday, reviewed the preparations for a potential super flood and was briefed on the emergency plan...
JKNF pays glowing tributes to Syed Ali Geelani on his martyrdom anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has paid glowing tributes to the iconic resistance leader and former Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed...
Govt of Pakistan policies closely align with President Xi’s vision: PM
Tianjin : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that all the endeavors and initiatives of the incumbent Government in Pakistan closely aligned with...
JI ‘Huqooq-e-Karachi March’ in leadership of Munam Zafar Khan to be held today at CM house
Karachi: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi (Huqooq-e-Karachi March) Karachi Rights March at Chief Minister house will be held today. The march will be started from Karachi Press...
President assents to anti-terrorism amendment bill
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has given assent to the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This law strengthens the ability of security agencies to prevent terrorism...
Hamas spox Abu Obedia ‘likely’ martyred in Israeli strike
Gaza: Hamas spokesperson Abu Obedia has been targeted and “likely” martyred in an Israeli strike, reported the Times of Israel. IDF and Shib Bet, in...
Flooding continues to inundate vast areas of Punjab as 33 lost lives
LAHORE: As many as 33 people have lost their lives, as severe flooding continues to inundate vast areas of Punjab, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)...
Flood situation in Jhang critical as 900,000 cusecs flow passes through Chenab river
Jhang: A flow of around 900,000 cusec is passing through in the Chenab river in Jhang creating a highly critical situation. Talking to the media...
PM visits Tianjin University, appreciates modern technology use in China for disaster management
Tianjin: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday visited National Earthquake Simulation Center at Tianjin University and appreciated the use of modern technology in China...
Heavy rain in Multan, rain emergency imposed
MULTAN: Heavy rainfall continues in Multan city and its surrounding areas. Government imposed rain emergency. Due to the downpour, areas like Tipu Sultan Colony, Hassan...
In a retaliatory operation, three terrorists neutralized, officials confirmed.
KOHAT: 3 terrorist eliminated by forces as the province has been grappling with a rise in terrorist attacks, with law enforcement agencies frequently targeted. Earlier...
ATC Lahore handed down 20-year prison sentence to an Indian terrorist, Usman alias
LAHORE: Usman, a former Indian citizen, is now holding Afghan nationality. He was arrested after the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lahore launched an investigation in...
Farhan Ghani, others released after complainant withdraws allegations
KARACHI: Farhan Ghani, the Chairman of Chanesar Town and brother of Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani, along with two others, were released on Saturday after the...
Sindh on alert as flood Threat looms over 1.6 million people
KARACHI: The government of Sindh is sounding the alarm over the possible threat of flooding, with up to 1.6 million people in 1,657 villages at...
Lahore hits by heavy downpour
LAHORE: The Punjab capital city was hit by a heavy downpour on Saturday, causing widespread disruptions across the city. A two-hour spell of intense rain...
PM Shehbaz departs for Tianjin, China, to participate in the 25th SCO Summit.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday left for Tianjin on an official visit to China, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister...
Turkish first lady offers support to Pakistan amid flood crisis
WEB DESK: Emine Erdoğan, Turkey’s First Lady, has voiced her strong support for the victims of the recent floods in Pakistan, urging the international community...
U.S. denies visas to Palestinian authority representatives for UN general assembly
WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will not grant visas to Palestinian Authority representatives to participate in next month’s United Nations General Assembly...
Pakistan defeats Afghanistan by 39 runs
SHARJAH: In the opening match of the tri-nation T20 series, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs. The event, held in Sharjah, saw Pakistan winning the...
Germany’s New Consul General Thomas Eberhard Assumes Charge in Karachi
KARACHI: Germany’s new Consul General, Thomas Eberhard Schlesie, has officially taken charge of his position in Following his appointment, Consul General Schlesie began engaging with...
Pakistan Sets Afghanistan a Target of 183 Runs
SHARJAH: In the opening match of the tri-nation T20 series, Pakistan has set Afghanistan a target of 183 runs to win. The match, being played...
Pakistan, Armenia open to diplomatic engagements: DPM Dar
ISLAMABAD: In a notable diplomatic development, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar revealed on Friday that Pakistan and Armenia are considering establishing formal...
Pakistan wins toss, decides to bat against Afghanistan in Tri-Nation series
SHARjAH: In the opening match of the tai-nation series, Pakistan has won the toss against Afghanistan and decided to bat first. It is worth noting...
Gold price surge again in Pakistan, reached new heights
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased again in Pakistan and touched a new height According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders & Manufacturers...
PIA to resume UK flight services in September 2025: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume its flights to the United Kingdom...
Petrol prices likely to decrease from September 1
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices in Pakistan are poised to decline starting September 1, with estimates suggesting a reduction of up to Rs3.13 per litre. Sources indicate...
European nuclear research delegation visits Pakistan: Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Delegation from the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) conducted an official visit to Pakistan from August 24 to 28 to evaluate the country’s...
Turkey closes airspace to Israeli flights, ends economic relations amid Gaza conflict
ANKARA: In response to the ongoing escalation in Gaza, Turkey announced significant diplomatic and economic measures against Israel as closed airspace and ends economic relations...
Field Marshal assures Sikh community all their religious sites affected during floods to be completely revived
Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has assured that all religious sites affected during floods, including Durbar Sahib Kartarpur, will be completely revived to...
Afghanistan , Pakistan to face off today in opening match of UAE T20I Tri-Series
Afghanistan and Pakistan will face off today in the opening match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The night encounter is...
20 dead in Punjab floods as authorities step up relief efforts
Lahore: At least 20 people have lost their lives in flood-related incidents in last 24 hours, according to the director general of Punjab Provincial Disaster...
Drizzle or light rain expected in next 24 hours in Karachi
Karachi: Drizzle or light rain has been predicted in Karachi during the morning and at night in upcoming 24 hours. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)...