Oil prices rise as US-Iran talks falter, Hormuz traffic slows
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: Global oil prices moved higher on Monday as hopes for a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations weakened and shipping activity through the strategically vital...
Trump calls Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defence pact a “Bold and important first step”
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the recently signed defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing the trilateral pact as a “bold...
PML-N claims two-thirds majority in AJK after three-phase polls
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has claimed that his party has secured enough seats...
Two terrorists killed, three wounded in Balochistan security operation
QUETTA, August 17: Security forces killed two terrorists and wounded three others during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, security sources said on Monday. The operation...
PPP plans parliamentary push over AJK polls, new provinces
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to take up concerns over the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections and the demand for new...
Traffic restrictions imposed due to JI protest
KARACHI: Several key roads around Three Swords in Clifton have been closed for traffic as a result of a Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protest, according to the...
TikTok content creator Shamsu Be shot dead in Taxila
TAXILA: In Taxila, TikTok content creator Shamsu Be, also known as Aisha, was shot and killed. The murder case has been registered at Taxila Police...
PDMA issues warning for upcoming monsoon rains
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon rainfall across the province, expected from tomorrow until August 21....
Peaceful voting conducted in PS-30 Khairpur-V by-election
KHAIRPUR: The by-election in PS-30 Khairpur-V was conducted smoothly and without incident today. The seat became vacant after the passing of PPP legislator Naeem Ahmed...
Iran calls for release of downed pilots as Qatar denies holding them
WEB DESK: Iran on Saturday urged Qatar to free three Iranian pilots whose aircraft went down during the recent Middle East conflict, though Doha denied...
Nawaz Sharif leads PML-N huddle to finalise AJK govt setup
MURREE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif is presiding over a key party consultation in Murree to finalise the formation of the next government...
Gujranwala teaching hospital officials suspended over govt medicine recovery
GUJRANWALA: Several officials of Gujranwala Teaching Hospital have been suspended following the reported recovery of a large quantity of government-supplied medicines from a private warehouse....
KP govt forms Paigham-e-Aman Committee to strengthen peace, tolerance
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has constituted a provincial Paigham-e-Aman Committee aimed at promoting peace, religious harmony and dialogue across the province. The committee was...
Seven India-backed militants killed in Kharan security operation
ISLAMABAD : Security forces have eliminated seven India-backed militants during an intelligence-based operation in Kharan district of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday. The operation...
Russian President Putin extends greetings to Pakistan on 80th independence day
WEB DESK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his warm congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the citizens of Pakistan...
Virtual pigeons bring a retro touch to messaging in new app
WEB DESK: A new mobile application aims to challenge the fast-paced nature of digital communication by introducing a nostalgic, slow-paced messaging experience. Developed by iOS...
Tragic Car accident in Swat claims three lives due to brake failure
SWAT: In a devastating incident in Swat, three individuals, including a woman, lost their lives, and seven others sustained serious injuries when their vehicle lost...
President Asif Ali Zardari approves multiple recommendations from Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval to a series of recommendations forwarded by the Prime Minister. These approvals encompass military honors for...
NADRA launches innovative QR code identity card in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan has unveiled a new, chipless national identity card that features a secure QR code, aiming...
Strait of Hormuz nears standstill as two more ships come under attack
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply after two vessels were attacked while transiting the strategic waterway, as the United States...
Independence day celebrations turn tragic as celebratory gunfire kills 2, injures 94 in Karachi
KARACHI: Independence Day celebrations turned tragic in Karachi as celebratory gunfire claimed two lives and left at least 94 people injured across the city, according...
Pakistan Armed Forces extend independence day greetings to Nation
ISLAMABAD, August 14: The Pakistan Armed Forces have conveyed warm felicitations to the nation on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day, reaffirming their...
President, PM inaugurate Yadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD:;The Yadgar-e-Fatah, built in Islamabad to honour the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs and commemorate the splendid victory in Marka-e-Haq, was jointly inaugurated by President Asif...
Pakistan marks 79th independence day with national spirit, fervour
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today with patriotic enthusiasm, traditional zeal and a renewed commitment to strengthening the country in line with...
Karachi court acquits anmol ‘Pinky’ in 2021 drug case
KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court South has acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in a drug case registered in 2021 after accepting her plea for...
Shaza Fatima reviews NDMA’s tech-driven disaster preparedness initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has praised the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for using advanced technology to improve...
Karachi water, sewerage charges raised by 7.05% for 2026-27
KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved a 7.05% increase in water and sewerage charges collected by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for the...
Pakistan’s Fiscal deficit falls to 2.6% of GDP, lowest in 22 Years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded its narrowest fiscal deficit in more than two decades during fiscal year 2025-26, with the budget gap falling to 2.6% of gross...
Body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi recovered from Broad Peak
SKARDU: The body of Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, who was among 10 climbers caught in a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak, has been recovered, the...
SHC orders Chief Secretary-led probe Into HIV infections at Karachi hospital
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a high-level investigation into the spread of HIV among children receiving treatment at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital...
ECP woman employee dies after falling into swan river while filming TikTok
RAWALPINDI: A 28-year-old employee of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) drowned in the Swan River after falling from a bridge while reportedly recording a...
Pakistan, Norway vow to expand trade, defence, maritime cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Norway have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education, information technology, climate change and maritime affairs. The understanding was...
Salman Khan in Lahore? Mustafa Zahid says the city would need a public holiday
LAHORE: Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid has caught the attention of Salman Khan fans after joking that Lahore would need a public holiday if the Bollywood...
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across upper, central Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several upper and central parts of the country from August 13 to 15....
18 terrorists neutralised in Balochistan operation: ISPR
QUETTA: Eighteen terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan were killed in two separate incidents in Balochistan on Wednesday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press...
US, Iran reportedly agree to extend ceasefire under Islamabad MoU
WEB DESK: The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to prolong their 60-day ceasefire, potentially giving both sides additional time to negotiate a comprehensive...
PIA secures return of 14 Heathrow slots, plans more London flights
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recovered 14 landing slots at London’s Heathrow Airport, paving the way for the national carrier to increase its UK...
Global youth unemployment climbs as AI economic slowdown reshape job market: ILO
WEB DESK: Global youth unemployment increased last year, with high-income economies recording some of the sharpest rises as artificial intelligence and slowing economic growth put...
Pakistan crackdown: 374 Chinese nationals arrested over immigration, cybercrime violations
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested at least 374 Chinese nationals in separate operations carried out by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and National Cyber Crime Investigation...
Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo, food supply across Pakistan
KARACHI: A nationwide strike by the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance has disrupted the movement of cargo and essential commodities, creating growing concerns over supply...
Trump says secret plane switch during Turkey trip carried ‘Greater Risk’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed that he secretly changed aircraft in Turkey last month on the advice of the US Secret Service, saying...
BankIslami Names Shahid Hussain Jatoi Chairman, Imran Haleem Shaikh as Next CEO
KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited has appointed Shahid Hussain Jatoi as Chairman of its Board of Directors for a three-year term starting August 10, 2026. According...
Five ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ militants killed in Panjgur operation: ISPR
PANJGUR: Security forces have killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to...
Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged for August 11
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has kept petroleum prices unchanged for August 11, maintaining the existing rates of petrol and diesel across...
Gunman killed after alleged attack on security patrol in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A man was shot dead by security forces after allegedly opening fire on a patrol team on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, police...
Rathore retains Bagh-4 as PPP, PML-N battle in AJK’s third-Phase polls
MUZAFFARABAD: PPP leader and AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has won the LA-17 Bagh-4 constituency in the third phase of the Azad Jammu and...
Pakistan, US extend fulbright-HEC programme with new five-year deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have renewed their cooperation in higher education through a new five-year agreement between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and...
Zardari approves new High Court Judicial appointments
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to five high courts, while endorsing the elevation of several additional judges to...
PSC rules in favor of taxpayers, prohibits retroactive tax penalties
ISLAMABAD: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that taxpayers cannot be subjected to new penalties for tax issues dating back...
OUP Pakistan proposes partnership to enhance educational development in Punjab
LAHORE: A team from Oxford University Press Pakistan recently met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore to discuss educational initiatives. The delegation...