Pakistani celebrities praise Saqib Sameer’s inspirational quote from ‘Tamasha House’
KARACHI: Saqib Sameer has garnered widespread praise from fellow celebrities and fans alike after a heartfelt quote from his time inside the Tamasha house went...
Sajjad Haider Khan appointed as new Foreign Office spokesperson
ISLAMABAD: Sajjad Haider Khan has officially taken over as the Foreign Office’s new spokesperson, succeeding Tahir Hussain Andrabi. Hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan, Khan currently serves as...
Punjab CM orders major infrastructure projects in over 3,500 Villages
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed officials to undertake sewerage, drainage, and paved street development projects in more than 3,500 villages across Punjab....
China provides veterinary vaccines to Pakistan to boost livestock health
ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance livestock disease management in Pakistan, China has donated vital veterinary vaccines, including those for Lumpy Skin Disease and Brucella...
PPP announces oppose to Islamabad local govt bill, potential joint action with PTI
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has declared its intention to oppose the federal government’s proposed amendments to the Islamabad local government law during upcoming...
Pakistan Navy launches large-scale maritime drills SEASPARK-2026 in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has officially launched the extensive maritime exercise SEASPARK-2026 in Karachi, marking a significant step in enhancing its maritime defense capabilities. The...
PBC sets precedent as first public sector entity to link with NADRA’s digital pension verification system
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), commonly known as Radio Pakistan, has become the pioneering public sector Organisation and state-owned enterprise (SOE)...
KP govt approves free electric scooters for women to promote mobility, empowerment
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women through free electric scooters. During a...
Teen girl detained for fatally stabbing sister over TikTok followers dispute
GUJRANWALA: In a troubling incident in Gujranwala, a teenage girl has been taken into custody after allegedly killing her younger sister following a heated argument...
Gold prices tumble by Rs11,300 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan recorded a sharp decline on Wednesday, September 2, tracking a steep drop in international bullion prices amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty....
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan map out plan to boost trade, investment and connectivity
BISHKEK: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to deepen economic ties by expanding bilateral trade, encouraging investment and strengthening business-to-business links between the two countries. The...
Oil prices surge as renewed Middle East tensions rattle global markets
WEB DESK: Global financial markets came under renewed pressure as oil prices surged following an escalation in Middle East tensions, prompting investors to increase bets...
Shehbaz holds talks with Xi, Putin, Erdogan on sidelines of SCO summit
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a number of regional and world leaders on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of...
Karachi shooting leaves one dead, another critically wounded near Jamali Bridge
KARACHI: A man was killed and another critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire on them near Jamali Bridge in the Sohrab Goth area on...
Pakistan vows to keep US-Iran diplomacy alive despite fresh hostilities
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict, saying the latest exchange of attacks has not diminished Islamabad’s...
Nurse Razia Noorain hailed as hero after daring PIMS newborn rescue
ISLAMABAD: Nurse Razia Noorain has emerged as a symbol of courage after risking her life to save a newborn during the deadly fire that broke...
Bank of America vice-president killed in random Times Square stabbing
NEW YORK: A Bank of America vice-president was killed in a stabbing incident in New York City’s busy Times Square, with authorities describing the attack...
US-Based Baker hughes partners with OGDCL to enhance Oil, Gas output in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil and gas sector is set to receive a boost as Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a strategic partnership with...
Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for children under 16
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution calling for restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, citing concerns over...
China donates State-of-the-Art fire, rescue vehicles to Pakistan to boost emergency readiness
ISLAMABAD: In a move to enhance Pakistan’s disaster response and emergency services, China has announced the donation of 21 advanced fire and rescue vehicles worth...
Punjab introduces new pension initiatives, industrial relief measures
LAHORE: In a significant move towards pension reform, the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC) has sanctioned two innovative pension schemes for its employees, aiming to...
Fifth anniversary of Syed Ali Gilani’s martyrdom commemorated
WEB DESK: Kashmiris across the region and the diaspora observed the fifth anniversary of the passing of veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani today, paying...
IHC calls for cessation of unwarranted social isolation of PTI leader Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed ruling emphasizing that Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI leader Imran Khan, should not be...
Punjab minister Azma Bukhari’s daughter among CSS 2026 written exam qualifiers
LAHORE: Dr Wadiat Fatima, daughter of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari, has cleared the written examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2026, placing her...
Karachi police suspend two SHOs over crime, misconduct allegations
KARACHI: Karachi police authorities have suspended two Station House Officers (SHOs) over alleged poor performance, failure to maintain law and order and misconduct in their...
Security Forces neutralize 21 militants allegedly backed by India in Balochistan
QUETTA: Pakistan’s military announced on Tuesday that its security personnel have eliminated 21 militants in separate engagements across Balochistan. The operations took place overnight between...
Sindh extends Two-Year Tax incentives for electric vehicles, Bikes
KARACHI: The Sindh provincial government has announced a two-year extension of tax and registration benefits for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its ongoing initiative...
Gillani offers condolences to Norway over King Harald V’s death
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani visited the residence of Norway’s ambassador in Islamabad to express condolences over the death of King Harald V....
Pakistan assumes SCO chairmanship, sets focus on regional connectivity
BISHKEK: Pakistan has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the next year, pledging to focus its tenure on regional connectivity,...
Lahore rolls out anti-littering teams, e-challans to enforce cleanliness
LAHORE: The Lahore administration has launched a dedicated anti-littering campaign under the Suthra Punjab initiative, introducing enforcement squads and e-challans to curb waste dumping and...
Punjab delays notification of AI curriculum for primary classes
LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has yet to formally notify the Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum prepared for students from Grade 1 to Grade 5, delaying...
Pakistan inflation likely to cross 10% in August: Finance Division
ISLAMABAD: Consumer inflation in Pakistan is expected to return to double-digit territory in August, with the Finance Division projecting an annual increase of between 10%...
India uncovers illegal Mumbai warehouse altering expiry dates on food exports
MUMBAI: Indian food safety authorities have uncovered an illegal operation in Mumbai where expiry dates, manufacturing details and nutritional information were allegedly removed from packaged...
Sindh moves to keep mayors in office until next local polls
KARACHI: The Sindh government has initiated work on legislation that would allow mayors to remain in office after the expiry of their four-year local government...
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets top Turkish, Saudi officials in Istanbul
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings with Turkish and Saudi...
Body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq recovered from Spantik Peak
GILGIT: The body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr Asma Mushtaq, who died after suffering a critical high-altitude medical emergency on Spantik Mountain, has been recovered following...
PM Shehbaz urges SCO states to reject ‘weaponisation’ of water
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on regional countries to ensure that water is never used as a political weapon or an instrument of...
Bilawal Bhutto denies engagement, marriage rumors
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has dismissed reports regarding his engagement and marriage. In a video statement, Bilawal emphasized...
GHQ hosts commemoration celebrating 104th anniversary of Turkish Armed Forces victory day
RAWALPINDI: A commemorative event was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday to observe the 104th anniversary of Turkish Armed Forces Victory...
OGRA announces Rs4.33 increase in LPG prices for September
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a hike of Rs4.33 per kilogram in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for...
PIMS fire controversy: Senate, NA committees question CCTV footage authenticity
ISLAMABAD: The standing committees of both the Senate and National Assembly on health have expressed serious doubts over the CCTV footage related to the tragic...
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler holds talks with Army Chief Asim Munir ahead of strategic panel summit
ANKARA: Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, as part of ongoing...
Pakistan braces for fresh rain spell as thunderstorms forecast through Sept 6
ISLAMABAD: A fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds is set to sweep across several parts of Pakistan from Monday as a western weather...
Maryam Nawaz meets newly-elected AJK Premier Iftikhar Gillani
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a meeting with Iftikhar Gillani, the newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), on...
PIA suspends flight attendant over unauthorized Items; Launches Investigation
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken disciplinary action against flight attendant Samera Aftab after authorities recovered a mobile phone and smartwatches from her belongings....
ISPR unveils new song celebrating Turkiye’s 104th victory day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has launched a new musical tribute titled “Do Dil, Ek Jaan” in honor of Turkiye’s 104th Victory Day celebrations....
Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak island
WEB DESK: Oil prices were trading more than 2% higher on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and...
Gold prices declines in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased on Monday, August 31, in line with a downward trend in international bullion prices amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. As...
PM Shehbaz lands in Bishkek for three-day Kyrgyzstan visit
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Bishkek on Monday for a three-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he will participate in key Shanghai Cooperation...
SC declines plea seeking urgent hearing on Imran Khan hospital transfer case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has turned down a request by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for an early hearing...