Bollywood legend Dharmendra, the He-Man of Indian cinema passes away at 89
WEB DESK: India is grieving the loss of a cinematic icon, Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The legendary actor,...
Three FC personnel martyred, two terrorists killed in suicide attack on FC headquarters in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Three suicide bombers launched an attack on the Peshawar Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters this morning. One of the attackers detonated their explosive vest at...
Punjab girls shine at 2025 national swimming championship, dominant performances in U-14, U-16 categories
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s young female swimmers delivered one of their finest collective performances at the 24th National Swimming Age-Group Championship, staged at Islamabad’s Sports Complex from...
FIA nabs two suspects over forced begging, human smuggling
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended two individuals during separate operations in Faisalabad for their alleged roles in forced begging abroad and human...
FCC forms larger bench to hear PTI’s election rigging petition
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has scheduled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s petition alleging widespread election irregularities for a hearing on 25 November, bringing the contentious issue...
Pakistan to host Its first international qirat competition from Monday
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inaugural International Qirat Competition is set to commence in Islamabad from tomorrow (Monday), marking a significant milestone for the country. The five-day event,...
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor injured, film shoot halted
WEB DESK: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor suffered a toe fracture during a shoot, leading to the temporary suspension of filming. According to Indian media reports,...
Pakistan denounces Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a strong denunciation of the latest Israeli military actions targeting Palestinians in Gaza. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi,...
Torkham border closure costs Afghanistan $45 million in one month
ISLAMABAD: Federal government sources have revealed that the month-long closure of the Torkham border has inflicted losses worth $45 million on Afghanistan, while Pakistan has...
Vietnam’s flooding crisis claims 90 lives, dozens still missing
WEB DESK: Vietnam is grappling with one of its deadliest flooding disasters in recent years, as authorities confirmed Sunday that the death toll has climbed...
20,000 cops deployed as 408 polling stations declared highly sensitive in Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for the by-elections being held in national and provincial constituencies across the province on Sunday (today)....
By-elections: Voting continues in 13 NA and Punjab Assembly seats
ISLAMABAD: Polling is in progress on Sunday in 13 constituencies six of the National Assembly and seven of the Punjab Assembly under stringent security arrangements....
Tri-Nation T20 Series: Sri Lanka set 129-run target for Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka have set a 129-run target for Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-Nation T20 Series match being played in Rawalpindi. After winning the toss,...
Bannu Police Thwart major blast attempt, bridge saved from destruction
BANNU: A major tragedy was prevented on Saturday when police in Bannu successfully neutralised an explosive device planted to blow up a key bridge near...
Pakistan urges UN to curb veto power, says Security Council gridlock demands urgent overhaul
NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for decisive action to address the UN Security Council’s veto power, arguing that it has repeatedly crippled the 15-member body’s...
Karachi authorities starts crackdown over illegal floors , portions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have launched a new plan to curb illegal floors and unauthorized portions, imposing an immediate ban on the sale, purchase, transfer,...
IHC judges contest shifting of intra-court appeal to Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: Four judges of the Islamabad High Court have filed a petition challenging the decision to move their intra-court appeal from the Supreme Court to...
Karachi traffic paralyzed as transporters stage marathon sit-in against Customs
KARACHI: A major traffic disruption hit the Northern Bypass on Saturday after transporters launched a prolonged sit-in against Pakistan Customs, leaving thousands of vehicles stuck...
Lahore becomes world’s second most polluted city yet again
LAHORE: Despite repeated mitigation measures, Punjab continues to grapple with severe smog, with Lahore once more emerging as the world’s second most polluted city. Data...
17 militants, including three top commanders, eliminated in major KP operations
PESHAWAR: Security forces neutralised 17 militants among them three high-value commanders during a series of coordinated operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Saturday. The...