Mass evacuations in Punjab as NDMA reports 150,000 relocated amid flood crisis
LAHORE: According to NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, approximately 2.4 million residents have been evacuated from flood-affected areas in Punjab and shifted to...
Heavy rains cause traffic gridlock, flooding in karachi
KARACHI: The impact of recent heavy monsoon rains persists across Karachi, with extensive flooding and waterlogging causing major disruptions to daily life and transportation. Authorities...
LHC enforces strict deadlines for case resolutions to ensure timely justice
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has taken a decisive step to enhance judicial efficiency by issuing a directive that mandates all subordinate courts to adhere...
Elon Musk loses title of world’s richest person to Larry Ellison
WEB DESK: In a surprising turn of events, Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and a prominent supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, temporarily surpassed...
PM pays tributes to security forces on successful operation in KPK
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the security forces on successful operation against Indian back terrorist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in which Security forces eliminated 19...
Critical flood situation at river Chenab’s Head Panjnad, Surrounding Areas
LAHORE, MULTAN, BAHAWALPUR: The floodwaters at the Head Panjnad confluence of the River Chenab in Punjab have surged to alarming levels, signaling an intense flood...
Bangladesh wins toss, decides to field first against Hong Kong
ABU DHABI: In the third match of the Asia Cup T20 tournament, Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first against Hong Kong. During...
Shehbaz sharif condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha, vow to promote peace, unity
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, describing it as a “brazen act of aggression” and a “clear violation” of Qatar’s...
Security forces eliminates 19 indian back terrorist in three KPK operations
PESHAWAR: In three different intelligence based Operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at least 19 Indian back terrorist has eliminated by security forces. As per Inter Services...
Massive cut in Gold price
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.4100 per tola to Rs.384,000. According to the all Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the rate of gold...
DG ISPR engages with students, educators during Murree visit
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), paid a visit to prominent educational institutions in Murree on Wednesday,...
Iraqi Air Force commander Radi Al-Asadi meets General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Muhannad Ghalib Muhammad Radi Al-Asadi, Commander Iraqi Air Force, while on an official visit to Pakistan, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza,...
Court extends Hasan Zahid’s custodial remand in Samiya hijab case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has approved a three-day extension of custody for Hasan Zahid in connection with the Samiya Hijab abduction...
Karachi Rains: Exams scheduled for September 11 postponed
KARACHI: The Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) has announced the postponement of examinations scheduled for Thursday, September 11, due to the ongoing heavy rains and...
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another World Record
WEB DESK: The world-renowned football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal has achieved yet another world record. Portugal secured a 3-2 victory against Hungary in a...
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal meets UN resident coordinator Muhammad Yahya
WEB DESK: United Nations Resident Coordinator Muhammad Yahya met with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal here on Wednesday, and...
Hassan Niazi files petition in LHC Challenging Military Custody
LAHORE: Hassan Khan Niazi, nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, has submitted a petition to the Lahore High Court (LHC) contesting his ongoing...
Poland Intercepts drones in its airspace amid Russian attack on Ukraine
WEB DESK: In a significant escalation, Poland activated its own and NATO’s air defences on Wednesday to shoot down drones entering its airspace following a...
PSX witnesses positive trend as gain 486 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) registered modest gains on Wednesday as trading continues amid volatility. The KSE-100 index gained 486.65 points to reach 157,050.17...
Prominent Singer Hadiqa Kiani Joins relief efforts to support flood victims
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s famous singer Hadiqa Kiani has arrived to assist and support flood victims. The current monsoon season has brought heavy rains and devastating...
Pakistan, China to collaborate on space science training, development
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reached an agreement to enhance their cooperation in space sciences, with a focus on astronaut training and the development of...
Naqvi, Indian skipper handshake sparks outrage in India
Dubai: The handshake between Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi has gone viral on social media, with the batter...
PM underlines formulation of complete roadmap to face climate change impacts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed upon formulation of a comprehensive roadmap and strategy to overcome the challenges posed by climate change,...
Arest warrants issued for CM KP Gandapur in alleged liquor, arm recovery case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued an arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan...
India releases water into Sutlej River again
Lahore: India has once again released water into the Sutlej River, and the Indian High Commission has informed Pakistan of the flood situation, said the...
CM Sindh visits Karachi to review city situation after heavy showers
Karachi: Chief Minister (CM) Sindh MuradAliShah on Wednesday visited Shahrah-e-Bhutto during heavy rain. Murad Ali Shah said “Korangi Causeway will clear once water from Malir...
Army, Rangers, rescuing people trapped in rain water due to overflowing of dams in Karachi
Karachi: Intermittent heavy rains over the past two days have plunged Karachi into crisis, with Malir and Lyari rivers overflowing, low-lying neighborhoods submerged, and hundreds...
Very unhappy about the Israeli strike in Qatar: Trump
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very unhappy about every aspect” of the Israeli strike in Doha and would be giving a full...
Current monsoon spell is likely to persist for another 24 hours in Karachi: PMD
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has informed that rain under the current monsoon spell is likely to persist for another 24 hours in Karachi....
Surjani town receives heaviest downpour as per PMD statistics on Karachi rain
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Dam (PMD) has issued rainfall data lashed so far, according to which Surjani Town received the heaviest downpour at 129.6 millimetres....
Malir, Lyari streams level increase after heavy rains
Karachi: Flood water entered residential areas in Karachi after rising water levels in the Malir and Lyari streams after heavy downpour in the city. According...
Educational institutions including schools across Karachi to remain close today
KARACHI: The commissioner Karachi has announced that all educational institutions including schools across the city will remain closed today amid heavy monsoon rains. According to...
24 PTI member convicted in May 9 cases file appeals in LHC
LAHORE: 24 people convicted in May 9 cases on Tuesday filed an appeal in the Lahore High Court against their conviction. An anti-terrorism court (ATC)...
No more rains anticipated after 10th Monsoon spell: PDMA Chief
LAHORE: Irfan Ali Kathia, Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), announced that the tenth monsoon spell has concluded and significant rainfall is...
Afghanistan wins Asia Cup opener, defeats Hong Kong by 94 runs
ABU DHABI: In the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan secured a victory over Hong Kong by 94 runs. Chasing a target...
DM Khawaja Asif meets Turkish Defence Minister, reaffirmed bilateral defence ties
ISLAMABAD: Minister of National Defence Turkiye, Yasar Guler called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif here on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vehemently denounced the unlawful and brutal bombing carried out by Israeli forces in Doha, which targeted a residential zone...
Electricity price reduced by Rs. 1.79 per unit for the entire Country in Monthly Fuel Adjustment
ISLAMABAD: Electricity has been reduced across the country by Rs.1.79 per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment charges According to the notification, NEPRA has lowered...
Asia Cup Opening Match: Afghanistan sets target of 189 runs for Hong Kong
ABU DHABI: In the opening match of Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan set a target of 189 runs for Hong Kong to win. The match is...
Rana Sanaullah secures senate seat from Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been declared the winner of the Punjab Senate seat, securing a total of 250 votes...
SSG commando Adnan Aslam’s funeral prayer offered in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The funeral rites for Major Adnan Aslam of the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG) took place at Chaklala Garrison on Tuesday evening. Major...
Prominent Hamas leader kills by Israeli Strike in Doha
DOHA: Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya killed by Israeli attack in Doha ,The Israeli Defense Forces have acknowledged launching an attack on senior Hamas officials in...
Parliament burns in Nepal as protests force Prime Minister to quit
KATHMANDU: A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young demonstrators defied a curfew and targeted symbols of the governing elite. Prime...
Punjab faces severe flooding as India releases water into Sutlej River
LAHORE: The province of Punjab is experiencing intense flooding following the release of additional water from India into the Sutlej River on Tuesday. This has...
Punjab to Launch Chief Minister Command & Control System
LAHORE: Punjab is set to establish a new Chief Minister Command and Control System at an estimated cost of Rs600 million, The initiative aims to...
President Zardari honors UAE Naval commander with Nishan-e-Imtiaz
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Major General Humaid Abdulla Alremeithi, the Commander of the UAE Navy. The award ceremony was...
Pak Navy Discovers extensive Gas reserves beneath the sea with Chinese assistance
ISLAMABAD: Retired Rear Admiral Fawad Amin Baig of the Pakistan Navy announced that Pakistan possesses a treasure trove in its blue economy. He stated that...
Bilawal Bhutto urges waiver of electricity bills for flood-stricken farmers
MUZAFAR GARH: Chairman of PPP, Bilawal Bhutto, has called for the forgiveness of electricity bills for farmers affected by the floods. Speaking with flood victims...
TCP launches tenders for additional 100,000 Metric Tons of Sugar Import
ISLAMABAD: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has officially invited bids for the import of another 100,000 metric tons of sugar. Following directives from Prime...
Kazakh DPM, FM lands in Islamabad for Two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: Murat Nurtullo, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, touched down in Islamabad on Monday for a two-day official visit aimed at bolstering diplomatic...