Bilawal to meet PM today over controversial canal project
KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Part (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today to apprise him his party stand on...
Pakistan rejects suspension of Indus Water Treaty, closes business, airspace, Wahgah border with India
Islamabad: The National Security Committee meeting in chair of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has rejected suspension of the Indus Water Treaty by India while the...
ADB announces $330m additional support for Pakistan’s Social Protection Programme
Islamabad: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $330 million in financial assistance for Pakistan’s social protection programme. The financial assistance, will benefit around...
National Security Committee meeting underway in Islamabad
Islamabad: Meeting of the National Security Committee is underway in Islamabad. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is presiding over the meeting. Top civil and military...
Pakistan urges revival of multilateralism, stop unilateralism at UN
New York: Pakistan has highlighted the urgent need to promote dialogue and diplomacy, discard zero-sum approaches, shun confrontation, and advance mutually beneficial cooperation against the...
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being observed today. The purpose of observing the day is to reaffirm dedication to...
Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem refuses invitation from Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra
Lahore: Pakistan’s Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem has reportedly declined an invitation from Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra to participate in the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic,...
Democrats led dozen of US states sue Trump over tariffs
Washington: A dozen states, most of them led by Democrats, sued President Trump over his tariffs , arguing that he has no power to “arbitrarily...
Trump to visit 3 Gulf states from 13 to 16 May
Washington: US President Donald Trump will visit a trio of Middle Eastern states next month for meetings with regional leaders. Trump’s May 13-16 trip will...
Finance Minister meets Saudi, UAE, Chinese Ministers
Washington: Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb has met with the United Arab Emirates, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Saudi...
NSC meeting to be held at 11 am
Islamabad: A meeting of the National Security Committee will be held at 11 am in the prime minister office in the wake of hastily, irresponsible...
Islamabad United get thumping victory over Multan Sultans by 7 wickets
Multan: Islamabad United have defeated Multan Sultans by seven wickets and before 17 ball to spare in the 13th match of PSL -10. Andries Gous...
CM Sindh calls on PM to apprise his reservation on canal project
Islamabad: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the prime minister house tonight to apprise their point of...
Israeli strikes martyr at least 36 across Gaza in 24 hours, say medics
Gaza: As many as 39 people were martyred and 105 injured across the territory in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported. More Palestinians...
Finance Minister urges embedding climate considerations into macroeconomic, financial policies
Washington: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for embedding climate considerations into macroeconomic and financial policies and design invest-able and bankable climate projects. He was...
Pakistan in position to give befitting response to India in case of any misadventure: Khawaja Asif
Islamabad: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan was in a position to give a befitting response to India [in case of any misadventure]...
Multan Sultans set 169 runs target for Islamabad United
Multan: Multan Sultans have given 169 runs target to Islamabad United in the 13th match of PSL-10 her at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Usman Khan...
PM calls National Security Committee meeting on today to respond on Indian measures
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called National Security Committee meeting on Thursday, today, over sudden Indian measures after Pahalgam attack in Indian Held Kashmir....
India immediately suspends Indus Water Treaty, shuts Attari border
New Delhi: India on Wednesday,today, suspended the Indus Water Treaty and banned the entry of Pakistani nationals after the Pahalgam attack. The decision came following...
45 mln children under age of 5 to be administered polio drops across country: Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal said, “New refrigerated vehicles will significantly strengthen access to life-saving vaccines for children across Pakistan, including the remote...
China for the first time introduces 10G broadband internet service
Beijing: China has rolled out the world’s first commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network, marking a major milestone in next-generation internet technology. The network was launched...
Defense experts declare Pahalgam attack as India’s false flag operation
Islamabad: The defense experts have declared Pahalgam attack as India false flag operation. They raised serious questions about the Pahalgam incident. “Why hasn’t Indian media...
Multan Sultans opt for bat after winning toss against Islamabad in 13th match of PSL-10
Multan: Multan Sultans have decided to bat first after winning the toss against Islamabad United tonight at Multan Cricket Stadium. Islamabad United is on top...
Gold prices decline by Rs.11,700 to 352,000 per tola
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a sharp decrease of Rs.11,700 on Wednesday,today, and was sold at Rs.352,000 , All Pakistan...
PM returns home after concluding his two-days visit to Turkiye
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has returned to the country after his two-days official visit to Turkiye on Wednesday, today, evening. Pakistan and Türkiye have...
Comprehensive Pak-Turkiye strategic partnership will continue to deepen in scope, strength: PM
Ankara: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the comprehensive Pakistan-Turkiye Strategic Partnership will continue to deepen in scope and strength. In a post on social media...
Istanbul shaken by 6.2 Earthquake
TURKIYE: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred off the coast of İstanbul at 12.49 pm local time (GMT+3), according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority...
Polio team fired in Mastung, two officers killed
WEB DESK: Firing incident occurred during the anti-polio campaign in Mastung, resulting death of two officers. According to the details, two officers were killed in...
IMF lowers Pakistan growth forecast to 2.6%
ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its forecast for Pakistan’s economic growth to 2.6 percent. The IMF also revised global economic growth projections due...
Positive trend continues at Pakistan Stock Exchange
KARACHI: On the third day of this trading week, the stock market experienced a notable surge right at the start of the trading session. Pakistan...
Pakistan voices concern over attack on tourists in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced its deep concern regarding the attack on tourists in the Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which...
Trump announced reduction of U.S. tariffs on China
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump says American tariffs on Chinese imports will come down “substantially” from the current rate of 145 percent. “It won’t...
Former SAARC Secretary General Naeem Hasan Passes Away in Toronto
WEB DESK: Former Pakistani diplomat Naeem Hassan, who served as the Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) from 1996 to 1998,...
Ukraine is ready for direct talks with Russia, President Zelenskyy
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed Kyiv’s willingness to engage in direct negotiations with Moscow, contingent upon Russia agreeing to a comprehensive ceasefire. This...
Trump calls Modi, expresses strong support to stand with India
WEB DESK: U.S. President Donald Trump reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his condolences on terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The United...
Pak,Turkiye agree on deepening bilateral cooperation in various sectors
Ankara: Pakistan and Turkiye, while underscoring the enduring fraternal ties between the two countries, have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation across various...
Multan Sultans get first victory in PSL-10 as it beat Lahore by 33 runs
Multan : Multan Sultans defeated Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs to get first victory in the PSL-10. Chasing a daunting total of 229 runs, Lahore...
Peace in S Asia can be achieved by reciprocal measures for nuclear risk reduction: Gen Sahir
Rawalpindi: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, CJCSC, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has emphasized that peace and stability in South Asia can only be achieved...
Dutch hockey legend Bovelander to visit Pakistan for special training clinic
Islamabad: Dutch hockey icon Floris Jan Bovelander is set to arrive in Pakistan next week on a goodwill visit, during which he will conduct a...
PM seeks stronger space technology ties with China
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of space technology, space satellites, telecommunication and satellite...
Indian media starts spreading false propaganda after Pahalgam attack in IHK
Islamabad: Following an alleged attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, as usual, Indian media has started to fabricate and spread...
Renowned Chef Zakir laid to rest in Karachi
Karachi: Renowned Chef Zakir Hussain buried in Saudabad, Malir, graveyard on Tuesday, today, with tears and sorrows. Zakir Hussain funeral prayers was held at Jamia...
Yasir 87 runs helps Multan Sultan to set remarkable target of 229 runs for Lahore
Multan: Young player Yasir Khan aggressive 87 runs helped Multan Sultans to give remarkable target of 229 runs to Lahore Qalandars in 12th match of...
Mix trend witnessed at PSX as 100 Index gains 46 points
Karachi: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 46.97 points on Tuesday, today, while it closed at 118,430.35 points. A total of 740,872,571...
Rana Sanaullah contacts political leaders for offering talks on canal project
Islamabad: The special assistant to Prime Minister on political affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday, today, telephoned political leaders of the various political parties including the...
Multan Sultans decide to bat first against Lahore Qalandars in 12th match of PSL-10
Multan: Multan Sultans have opted for bat against Lahore Qalandars in the 12th match of PSL-10 here at Multan cricket stadium tonight. Lahore Qalandars have...
FINMIN calls on MD IMF, reiterates govt’s commitment to maintaining reform momentum
Washington: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining the reform momentum. During his meeting with IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva...
PM arrives in Ankara on Two-day official visit
Ankara: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Ankara on a two-day visit to Turkiye at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkiye’s...
Imran Khan’s bail application of 8 cases in May 9 removed from cause list
WEB DESK: Cause list for the bail application Imran Khan, in eight cases from May 9 has been canceled due to the incomplete formation of...
Legendary entertainer Moin Akhtar remembered on his 14th death anniversary
WEB DESK: Today marks the 14th death anniversary of the legendary humorist and actor Moin Akhtar. Born in 1950, the late Moin Akhtar remains a...