Boat sinks off Malaysian coast leaving at least 7 dead and hundreds missing
WEB DESK: A boat carrying Rohingya Muslim migrants sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, leaving at least seven people confirmed dead and hundreds feared missing. So...
Senate proceeds with voting on the 27th Amendment despite protests and a walkout from the opposition.
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the 27th Amendment in the Senate on Monday, following a consensus reached with coalition allies. Prior to this,...
PSX opens week on strong note
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index extending the upward trajectory seen in Friday’s...
Gold prices witness significant surge in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant surge on Monday, showing a robust rebound in both local and global markets. Following a brief dip...
PECA Case Filed Against KP CM Sohail Afridi Over Anti-State Remarks
ISLAMABAD: A legal case has been filed against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) following the circulation of...
Gas Cylinder Explosion in Lahore’s Harbanspura, 3 Dead, 7 Injured
LAHORE: A devastating gas cylinder explosion in Lahore’s Harbanspura near Nadar Market led to the collapse of a building, claiming three lives. Rescue teams successfully...
Senate session is in progress to deliberate and approve the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
ISLAMABAD: The Senate session is ongoing, aiming to secure approval for the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. A minimum of 64 votes is required for the...
Dr. Arifa Syeda Zehra, renowned Pakistani educationist, passes away
LAHORE: Renowned scholar, researcher, and educationist Dr. Arifa Zahra has passed away in Lahore. Dr. Arifa Zahra completed her BA Honors at Lahore College for...
University Road in karachi to remain closed from Nov 10 to Dec 30
KARACHI: University Road in Karachi will remain closed from November 10 to December 30 due to the launch of a new initiative under the Karachi...
FIA launches probe against NCCIA officers over massive extortion racket tied to illegal call centres
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a major case against several senior officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), accusing them...
Punjab govt extends section 144 for another week
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days. As per spokesperson for the Home...
PECA case filed against KP CM Sohail Afridi over alleged Anti-State remarks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have registered a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly issuing anti-state...
Joint parliamentary committee endorses full draft of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee comprising members from the Senate and National Assembly’s law and justice panels has approved the entire draft of the proposed...
Two Taliban factions, foreign-backed lobby fueling tensions with Pakistan: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Sunday that the Afghan Taliban are not a single monolithic group: while some elements favour calm,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink pact for Hajj 2026 arrangements
JEDDAH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a formal agreement to finalize the arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026. The accord was inked in...
President Zardari urges nation to uphold Iqbal’s vision for a prosperous Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to renew its dedication to the teachings and vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, emphasizing that...
Syrian President Sharaa Begins historic US visit after delisting from terror blacklist
WASHINGTON: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Washington for a landmark official visit, a day after the United States removed his name from its terrorism...
Iqbal Day being observed today
LAHORE: The 148th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being celebrated with national fervour today. The philosopher poet known as Poet...
Joint parliamentary committee begins review of 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint parliamentary committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice convened on Sunday to begin a clause-by-clause review of the...
Shehbaz directs removal of PM immunity clause from 27th amendment draft
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a proposed clause in the 27th Constitutional Amendment that sought to grant legal immunity...