72 Palestinians martyred by Israeli forces in Gaza
GAZA: The ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza shows no signs of abating. Today, the Zionist army killed an additional 26 Palestinians, while over the past...
India’s negative role in Iran-Israel conflict provides Iran to reconsider its diplomatic ties with it: Speaker NA
Islamabad: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Reza Amiri Moghadam called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the Parliament House. Deputy Speaker National Assembly,...
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Swat claim 11 lives, 8 bodies found
Swat:Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Swat have claimed the lives of at least 11 people while 8 bodies found by rescue team The...
Army be kept out of politics: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry urged that the armed forces be kept out of politics. DG ISPR) Ahmed...
PM expresse gratitude to all coalition parties for their role in preparation and approval of budget
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called on all coalition parties to build on the spirit of unity for progress and development of the...
13th case of polio virus of this year reported in Tank, KP
Peshawar: A poliovirus case has been confirmed in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa’s Tank district, marking the seventh case from KP this year and bringing the total countrywide...
More rains predicted in Karachi for today
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rains along with thunderstorms in Karachi starting Friday afternoon today. According to Met Office, the spell...
Five killed 3 rescued as 18 people of same family drowned in Swat river
Swat: At least five bodies have been recovered from a family whose 18 members drowned in Sawat river on Friday morning . As many as...
SC’s constitutional bench hearing reserves seats case dissolved as Justice Panhwar recused from part of bench
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s (SC) constitutional bench hearing reserved seats case dissolved on Friday after Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself from being a part of the...
Bullish trend grips PSX in morning session as market gains 1581 points
Karachi: A bullish trend gripped The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) on last day of trading on Friday after the National passed the budget and successful...
PM expresses resolve to building business-friendly environment
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed firm resolve and assured entrepreneurs that the government is fully committed to building a dynamic, business-friendly environment in...
World MSMEs Day being observed today
Web Ddesk: World “Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day” is being observed today. The theme of this year is “Enhancing the role of Micro-, Small...
Field Marshal urges young officers to embody highest standards of integrity
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has urged the young officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and patriotic commitment in the fulfillment...
PM Shehbaz telephones U.S Secretary of State to discuss Middle East Situation.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the call, the Prime Minister appreciated President Trump’s...
Govt announced holiday on Muharram 1
PESHAWAR: All teaching and administrative activities to remain suspended. The University of Agriculture in Dera Ismail Khan will observe a public holiday tomorrow (Friday) on...
Heavy Rainfall Begins in Various Areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rainfall has started in various parts of Karachi. The outskirts of Karachi, including Kothur, Gadap, and surrounding areas, are experiencing rain.Rain is ongoing...
Sindh High Court Declares NAB Inquiry Against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh as Unlawful
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has declared the NAB inquiry against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh, Iqbal Memon, regarding his parole release as null and...
Lahore airport will remain partially closed from July 1
LAHORE: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore will remain closed daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM between...
Moon for Muharram-ul-Haram sighted in Pakistan
QUETTA: The moon of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, the Day of Ashura will be observed on Sunday, July 6. A meeting...
Khawaja Asif Highlights Non-Politicisation of Terrorism at SCO Summit
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized on Thursday that terrorism remains a universal challenge that should not be exploited for political purposes during the...
KP police obtains anti-drone technology to control terror activity
PESHAWAR: The police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art anti-drone technology aimed at countering aerial threats linked to terrorism, official sources...
Federal cabinet approves finance bill 2025-2026
Islamabad: Federal cabinet on Thursday approved a finance bill 2025-2026. The Federal cabinet meeting in the chair of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the finance...
NA passes budget for FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 According to the detail, The national Assembly has passed the federal budget...
United Nations Population Fund representative calls on Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: A representative of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Dr. Luay Shabaneh on Thursday called on Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal at...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1335 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1335 per tola to 356,000 in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate...
Iran achieved victory over Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Iran achieved victory over Israel as he made first made his first public statement on Thursday after...
India defeat Pakistan at 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship in Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP):Pakistan’s squash team clinched silver medal at the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2025 in Sarawak, Malaysia on Thursday. According to information...
Final of 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship to be played b/w Pakistan, India today
Kuala Lumpur: Final of second Asian Doubles Squash Championship will be played between Pakistan and India in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Pakistan secured a spot...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
Federal cabinet meeting underway to approve 2025-2026 finance bill
Islamabad: Meeting of the federal cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The federal cabinet is reviewing and approving...
China hosts SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao
Qingdao: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia and other SCO countries for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday...
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting to be held today for sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent
Quetta: A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned in Quetta on June 26 (Thursday) for the sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent....
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls on Antonio Guterres in New York
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York in his capacity...
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 26 June every...
Cabinet meeting called today to approve Finance bill
Islamabad: The federal cabinet will hold a crucial meeting Thursdat, today to review and approve the new Finance Amendment Bill for the upcoming fiscal year....
Iran FM spokesman says nuclear sites ‘badly damaged’ in strikes
Tehran: Iran’s nuclear facilities were “badly damaged” in US and Israeli strikes during the 12-day war with Israel, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told Al...
Trump says US will hold talks with Iran ‘next week’
The Hague: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would hold talks with Iran next week, with a possible agreement on the table...
Talks with US regarding trade, reciprocal tariffs to conclude next week
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have decided to conclude trade talks focused on reciprocal tariffs next week after a virtual meeting between Finance Minister...
Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
Donald Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as ‘An Exceptional and Inspiring
THE HAGUE: U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him “an exceptional human being and an inspiring personality” during a...
Legendary singer Michael Jackson remembered on his death anniversary
Hollywood: Renowned American singer Michael Jackson was being remembered on his 16th death anniversary today (Wednesday). Known as the undisputed “King of Pop”, Jackson revolutionised...
Trump says ‘great progress being made on Gaza’
Hague: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed that “great progress” was being made to bring an end to the conflict between Israel...
SA approves Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year
KIarachi: The Sindh Assembly has approved Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year along with a supplementary budget of 156.06 billion Rupees for the...
Governor Sindh challenges SHC verdict regarding acting governor in SC
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Wednesday challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision regarding the acting governor in the Supreme Court. The Barrister Abid...
Pillion riding banned on 9th, 10th Moharram in Sindh
Karachi: The Sindh government on Wednesday imposed pillion riding ban on Ashura days of 9th and 10th Muharram. The provincial government has also issued a...
NEPRA approves Rs 1.50 reduction in basic electricity tariff for current financial year
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a reduction in a basic tariff of the electricity by Rs 1.50 for the...
Pakistan’s T20I tour of Bangladesh schedule announced
LAHORE: A three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will run from July 20 to 24, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday. According...
International Day of the Seafarer being observed today
Islamabad: The International Day of the Seafarer is being observed today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to recognize the challenging and indispensable role of seafarers in...
IA, SIU arrest four RAW agents during joint operation in Karachi
Karachi: An Intelligence agency and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in their joint operation caught four alleged operatives of India’s intelligence agency, RAW from Quaidabad area...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...