Ali Zafar received the ‘Cultural Icon Award’ in the United States.
WEB DESK: Ali Zafar is a versatile Pakistani artist known for his work as a singer-songwriter, actor, model, producer, screenwriter, and painter. He received the...
PM emphasizes the promotion of cottage and (SMEs) as a vital strategy for driving industrial growth.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed relevant authorities to promote the registration of cottage, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate their access...
Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
WEB DESK: New Delhi, India’s capital, was engulfed in a dense and toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16...
ECP issues schedule for by-elections in five constituencies
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released an updated schedule for by-elections in constituencies where voting was previously delayed due to flooding caused...
“May Allah bless Punjab with more resources so I can place them at your feet”, Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif affirmed on Monday that her government has not sought external assistance to address the catastrophic floods, ensuring the...
I hope this agreement paves the way for improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Khawaja Asif.
WEB DESK: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement aimed at curbing terrorism and fostering long-term peace...
Two prominent terrorists eliminated in coordinated operation by Police and CTD
PESHAWAR: Swabi Police, in coordination with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), conducted a joint intelligence-driven operation in the Manei Ajmeer mountain region of Swabi district,...
Zimbabwe’s ruling party backs plan to prolong Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030
WEB DESK: Zimbabwe’s governing party, ZANU-PF, has endorsed a proposal to amend the country’s constitution in order to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in...
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...
Govt unveils wheat policy 2025–26 to safeguard farmers, strengthen food security
LAHORE: The federal government has given the green light to a comprehensive Wheat Policy 2025–26, designed to stabilise the grain market, ensure fair earnings for...
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...
Pakistan secures major diplomatic win with Afghanistan truce
ISLAMABAD: The recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan is being hailed as a significant diplomatic and strategic victory for Islamabad. The deal reflects Pakistan’s...
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...
Sindh calls on federal government to set wheat support price
KARACHI: Sindh’s Agriculture Minister, Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, has urged the federal government to announce a support price for wheat, citing the mounting pressures faced...
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...