Robbers martyred five policemen in Rocket attack targetting checkpost in Rahim Yar Khan
RAHIM YAR KHAN: At least five policemen were martyred and two others injured when armed bandits attacked a police checkpost in the Rahim Yar Khan...
Trump announces steep import duties for dozens of countries — including Pakistan with 19% tariff
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of steep import duties, targeting dozens of countries — including Pakistan with 19% reciprocal tariff,...
NADRA Enhances Job Application Process with Pak ID Mobile App
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani citizens can now apply for jobs at NADRA more easily, as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a streamlined online...
Govt announces reduction in Petroleum Products
Islamabad: The government has announced the new prices for petroleum products for the upcoming 15 days. The price of petrol has been decreased by 7...
OGRA announces a significant reduction in LPG price
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday announced Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices for August 2025, reducing it by Rs17.74 per kilogram...
After Trump’s Threat, India restraint Purchasing Russian Oil
NEW DELHI: Following a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump, India’s state-owned oil refineries have halted their purchases of Russian oil. Sources told foreign...
German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeler dies in climbing accident
WEB DESK: Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeler has died at the age of 31, her management and the german Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) confirmed to...
PTI Seeks LHC’s Approval to Organize Rally at Minar-e-Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, requesting approval to hold a political rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on August...
Saudi Ambassador calls on Nawaz Sharif, discuss bilateral ties
LAHORE: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malid met the President of Muslim League (N) Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Former Prime...
Civil Society Calls for Review of Anti-Trafficking Laws and Development of Comprehensive Migration Policy
KARACHI: In observance of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, NOWCommunities, a rights-based organization dedicated to supporting laboring communities across Pakistan, hosted a significant...
India Submits Ali Amin Gandapur’s Statement Against Pakistan as Evidence to FATF
PARIS: The Indian government has presented a statement by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, against Pakistan as evidence to the Financial Action Task...
PTI supported woman candidate wins senate election from KP
Peshawar: An independent woman candidate Meshal Azam Yousufzai supported by the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa won the election on empty city...
Gold price down by Rs.2,000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold in the country has decreased by Rs.2,000 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry Traders Association, the...
Sindh Ombudsman General orders removing CEO K-Electric over harassing a woman employee
Karachi: The provincial ombudsman has issued orders removing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) K-electric Monis Alvi,from his position over the complaint of harassing a ex-employee of...
PSX closes with bullish trend as benchmark Karachi 100 Index gains 978 points
Karachi: The bourse turned over bullish on Thursday, fourth day of business week after Pakistan and the USA signed a historic landmark trade pact as...
Providing vaccination to every child is top priority of the Govt: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday said that providing vaccines to every child in the country is our top priority. The...
23 injured as amusement park ride collapses in Saudi Arabia
Taif: At least 23 people were injured, including several young women, three of whom are in critical condition, when an amusement park ride collapsed in...
Nation observes birth anniversary of Mader-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah
Karachi: The nation today is observing the birth anniversary of Mader-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, the younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and a leading...
Annual Urs of Great Saint Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Soharwardy (RA) begins
Multan: Three days annual Urs of Great Saint Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Soharwardy Multani (RA) began in Multan today. A large number of zaireens from various...
Govt to strictly enforce newly fixed price of sugar: Minister for Food Security
Islamabad: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has dispelled the impression regarding the shortage of sugar and said sufficient stock of...
Special ATC hands 10 years punishment to PTI leaders and 185 others in May 9 cases
FAISALABAD: A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Faisalabad on Thursday sentenced several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, Zartaj Gul and...
PM expresses profound thanks to Trump for his role in finalising trade pact between Pakistan, USA
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed his “profound thanks” to US President Donald Trump for his role in finalising a landmark trade agreement...
Pakistan, USA sign historic landmark trade agreement
Washington: US President Donald Trump has confirmed the finalisation of a trade agreement between the two countries, a move that signals growing trust and deepening...
US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashes in California near Naval Air Station, pilot ejects safely
California: A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in central California near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy press statement. The pilot ejected...
Pakistan successfully launches state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite into orbit
Pakistan on Thursday successfully launched a state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite into orbit from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The launch took place at 7:38am Pakistan...
Shahid Afridi stands tall as Indian team walks after refusing to face Pakistan in semifinal
Birmingham: Shahid Khan Afridi is standing like a roaring lion, watching Indian Team walking off after refusing to face Pakistan in the Semi Final. BIRMINGHAM:...
England defeats Pakistan, eliminating them from the World team squash championship
LONDON: In a significant upset, England secured a victory over Pakistan, knocking the South Asian team out of the World Team Squash Championship. The match...
Lahore’s Transport Engineer Nida Saleh Becomes Pakistan’s First Female Train Driver
LAHORE: Nida Saleh, a transport engineer from Lahore, has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first female train driver. She started her career as an engineer...
Gold rates hikes in Pakistan today
ISLAMABAD: Gold rates witnessed an increase in Pakistan on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.The price of...
Dollar rate down by 90 paisa against Pak Rupee
KARACHI: The rate of United States dollar decreased by 90 paisa in the Interbank. According to the currency market dealer, the value of dollar decreased...
Pregnant woman, husband killed in ‘Honour’ killing in Mastung, Baluchistan
MASTUNG: In a tragic incident, a young couple who had contracted a court marriage seven years ago was brutally murdered in Mastung district, Baluchistan. Reports...
Divorced daughters entitled to father’s pension: SCP
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that a daughter’s entitlement to her late father’s pension is based on legal right, not marital status, delivering...
PIA reports nearly 43% profit growth for 2024
ISLAMABAD: PIA Holdings has announced a significant improvement in its financial results for the year 2024, with the company’s profits increasing by approximately 42.90%, as...
Punjab announces new school timings post-summer break
LAHORE: The Punjab government has issued an official notification outlining updated school hours for all public educational institutions across the province, effective from the reopening...
Govt approves revised Hajj Policy for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has officially approved the revised Hajj Policy for 2026, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to managing the pilgrimage...
TikTok launches new resources to combat flood misinformation in Pakistan
WEB DESK: In response to the ongoing monsoon floods in Pakistan, TikTok has rolled out a new search guide designed to help users access accurate...
Pakistani dramas have potential to expand on netflix, Amazon: Ahsan Iqbal
KARACHI: Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, highlighted the promising prospects of showcasing Pakistani dramas and films on leading international streaming...
US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1....
No Pakistani bowler features in the top 20, in latest ICC T20I rankings
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz have made significant strides in the latest ICC T20I rankings following their impressive performances in the recently concluded...
PSX remains bullish today as it gains 447 points
Karachi: The bourse remained bullish on Wednesday as it gained 447 points while closed at 1,38,412. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed...
Tele-medicine is not a technology but hope, access and new era of health: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday presided a high level meeting over tele-medicine revolution in the country. The Health Minister reviewed...
MWM announces countrywide protest,sit-in against banning road travelling for pilgrims journey for Arabeen
Islamabad: The Majlis Wahdat-e -Muslimeen (MWM) has announced a countrywide protest over banning road travelling for Arabeen for pilgrims going to Iran and Iraq. Chief...
ICC criteria likely bars Pakistan, New Zealand Sri Lanka playing LA Olympics 2028
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised the qualification process for cricket at the 2028 Olympics, with reports from British media outlet The Guardian...
Dubai police found bag filled with diamonds worth $300,000
DUBAI: Dubai Police have successfully recovered a bag containing diamonds worth $300,000 (approximately Rs90 million) that was mistakenly taken by another passenger at Dubai International...
SBP announces to retain interest rate at 11 percent
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced to retain interests rate at 11 percent for next three months. Announcing monetary policy at the...
PSX gains 1,054 points during intraday trading
KarachiThe Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed to an intraday high of 139,018.88, gaining 1,054.07 points for the session. The stock market opened...
India, after suffering defeat in Ma’arka e Haq, now escalated its proxy war: Field Marshal
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has resolutely reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to uproot the menace of terrorism and inevitability of...
France, 14 nations call for Palestinian state recognition
New York: France and 14 other Western nations called on countries worldwide to move to recognise a Palestinian state, France’s top diplomat said Wednesday. “In...
PM reiterates commitment for combating human trafficking
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to play an effective role in combating the crime of human trafficking at the global level....
World Day against trafficking in persons being observed
Web Desk: World Day against trafficking in persons is being observed today. The day was established to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking...