MySpace eyes comeback after two decades of dormancy
WEB DESK: Once a trailblazer in social networking, MySpace is signaling a potential revival after nearly 20 years, stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts and former...
Latif advises management to restrict Babar Azam’s media engagements during England tour
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should limit Babar Azam’s interactions with the English media during...
PML-N AJK politician Rukhsar Ahmed denies allegations of child grooming, rape
WEB DESK: Rukhsar Ahmed, a newly elected member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly, has firmly denied any involvement...
Section 144 enforced in Murree
MURREE: Authorities have declared Section 144 in Murree from August 10 to August 16 to enhance security and manage traffic ahead of Independence Day festivities....
Faysal Quraishi praises Hania Aamir’s rising stardom
KARACHI: Renowned actor Faysal Quraishi, best known for his role as Bashar Momin, has expressed strong support for Hania Aamir’s flourishing career, emphasizing that she...
Massive increase in gold price
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have increased by 800 rupees per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders and Exporters Association,...
First Lady reaffirms commitment to empower, support persons with disabilities
KARACHI: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, along with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, today marked a significant milestone by launching Pakistan’s inaugural...
PM Shehbaz welcomes $3.6 billion remittances in July
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the strong growth in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $3.6 billion in July. In a...
Two motorcyclists killed in alleged Car Race on Islamabad’s Srinagar highway
ISLAMABAD: Two motorcycle riders, including a woman, were killed in a fatal crash on Srinagar Highway after their bike was reportedly struck by two cars...
Sindh declares August 14 public holiday for independence day
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced Friday, August 14, 2026, as a public holiday across the province to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. According to a...
CA student killed while resisting robbery in Islamabad Park
ISLAMABAD: A Chartered Accountancy student was shot dead after allegedly resisting a robbery attempt at a park in Sector G-13 on Monday, police said. The...
Pakistan-US relations on better footing, but progress must be sustained: Envoy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said ties between Islamabad and Washington are currently on a stronger footing than in...
Acid traces found in Mir Raza Ali’s body, clothing as probe widens
KARACHI: Investigators have reportedly detected traces of acid in the stomach and on parts of the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali, while forensic examination...
Five India-backed terrorists killed during IBO in Balochistan’s Panjgur: security sources
ISLAMABAD: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed...
Govt set to unveil ‘Vision Pakistan 2047’ long-term development plan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to launch its ambitious “Vision Pakistan 2047” programme on August 12, setting out a long-term strategy aimed at transforming...
PPP Suspends Parliamentary Cooperation With Govt Amid PML-N Tensions
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to halt its parliamentary cooperation with the federal government, party sources said on Monday, amid growing differences...
AJK elections 2026: voting begins in four Bagh, Haveli constituencies
MUZAFFARABAD: Polling has commenced in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts as the third phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general...
Sharjeel Memon approaches NCCIA over alleged false social media claims
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as false, fabricated and malicious...
Two killed, five hurt in Khushab crash; six injured as bus overturns in Kalat
KHUSHAB: Two people were killed and five others sustained injuries in a road accident in Khushab district on Sunday, according to rescue officials. The accident...
ISPR unveils Balochi patriotic song ‘Pak Ay Watan’ ahead of independence day
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new Balochi-language patriotic song, “Pak Ay Watan,” as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day. The...
President, PM pay tribute to Captain Hamza Akram martyred in Hangu operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Captain Hamza Akram, who lost his...
Technology streamlining immigration process, says Mohsin Naqvi
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the use of modern technology has significantly improved and simplified the immigration process at airports. During a surprise...
Punjab’s ‘Maryam Ko Bataye’ scheme offers Rs10,000 aid: How to Apply?
LAHORE: Punjab residents seeking financial support or assistance with essential medical and mobility needs can approach the provincial government through Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s...
Mir Raza Ali case: exhumation yields 17 samples as Jibran Nasir seeks clarity
KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir, representing the family of Mir Raza Ali, has said the latest forensic examination following the exhumation of the deceased’s body could...
15 militants killed in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 15 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across several districts of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday....
Makkah defence pact open to other countries, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not aimed at any particular country and...
PIA grants performance bonus to employees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance-based bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary for its staff. The decision was made during a...
JI Protests over fuel costs, inflation disrupt traffic in multiple cities
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organized nationwide demonstrations on Friday to protest against rising inflation, increased fuel prices, the petroleum levy, and taxes. The protests included rallies,...
NEPRA increases electricity rates nationwide by 75 paise per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a nationwide increase of 75 paise per unit in electricity rates. According to the official...
BLF member surrenders, declares break from terror group
QUETTA : A militant affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has voluntarily surrendered to security forces and announced his disassociation from the organization....
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiative
WEB DESK: A court in New Mexico has mandated Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to teen mental health and to overhaul...
Robbery at Edhi Home Sohrab Goth: Rs6.5 million stolen
KARACHI: In a brazen attack, armed assailants robbed Rs 6.5 million from employees at Edhi Home in Sohrab Goth, Sources stated that it was payday,...
PM Sharif, Gen Munir perform umrah during Saudi visit
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Defence Force General Asim Munir, performed Umrah in Makkah with their delegation. The delegation also included...
Mohsin Naqvi sets deadline for Islamabad safe city expansion
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed officials to finish the Islamabad Safe City Expansion Project by September 30th. During a visit to the Safe...
Gold prices continue to climb in Pakistan
KARACHI: On Friday, gold prices in Pakistan kept rising, mirroring the upward trend seen in the global bullion markets According to the All-Pakistan Gems and...
Goods transporters confirm nationwide strike set for August 8
KARACHI: Talks between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government over cancelling the scheduled nationwide strike on August 8 have collapsed....
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit
MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...
Rs23 million safe city CCTV project launched in Harnai
HARNAI: A Rs23 million Safe City surveillance project has been inaugurated in Harnai, marking a major step towards improving public safety and strengthening the district’s...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince hold key talks in Makkah
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Friday to discuss...
Two sanitation workers lose lives during sewer cleaning operation in Jhang
JHANG: Two sanitation workers employed by a private contractor engaged by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) died after falling into a sewer while carrying...
NEPRA eliminates approval process for solar systems up to 25 KW
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delegated the power to approve solar installations up to 25 kW directly to distribution companies. In...
India’s Modi embraces instagram to connect with youth after generation Z protests
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently turned to Instagram with casual, selfie-style videos in an effort to appeal to young voters, especially after...
Trump blasts defense secretary over ammunition shortage amid Iran tensions: US Media
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s frustration and concerns over possible military action against Iran have become more apparent publicly. According to reports from a US newspaper,...
Somali delegation meets with Pakistan Army Chief to discuss security collaboration
RAWALPINDI: A high-ranking delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia, headed by Defence Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, paid a visit to General Headquarters (GHQ)...
12 terrorists eliminated in IBOs in Washuk, Mastung, Balochistan: ISPR report
MASTUNG: Security forces successfully neutralized 12 terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan during targeted intelligence-based operations in the districts of Washuk and Mastung in Balochistan....
Third women’s T20: Pakistan clinches victory over Sri Lanka by 4 wickets
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a four-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the concluding T20 match held in Dambulla today. Sri Lanka women’s...
Shuja Asad expresses gratitude as he bids farewell to his role in ‘Dr Bahu’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Shuja Asad has shared an emotional farewell message to his much-discussed character from the popular drama series ‘Dr Bahu,’ thanking fans...
Pakistan secures series-equalizing win over west Indies with 8-wicket victory
WEB DESK: Pakistan claimed an eight-wicket win over the West Indies on the final day of the second and concluding Test at Queen’s Park Oval...
Mir Raza Ali’s body to be exhumed on August 7 as investigation intensifies
KARACHI: Authorities will exhume the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali at 9:00am on August 7 as part of the ongoing probe into his death...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz emphasizes urgent completion all water filtration projects
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, reiterated that every resident has the fundamental right to access safe and clean drinking water. During a...