Pakistan Army continues relief operations amid heavy snowfall in upper regions
MURREE: The Pakistan Army remains actively engaged in rescue and relief efforts as heavy snowfall blankets the northern areas of the country, including Murree, Swat,...
Punjab Govt announces landmark ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ scheme to empower farmers, boost local economy
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the launch of the ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar Programme’ aimed at empowering farmers by transforming tenant farmers and laborers...
US reveals ‘New Gaza’ reconstruction initiative after Gaza peace board launch
WEB DESK: The United States has unveiled a detailed plan to rebuild Gaza, coming on the heels of the Gaza Peace Board’s establishment. Following President...
Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy: families protest over lack of information on missing loved ones
KARACHI: Several days after the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, families of those missing continue to demand answers and assistance. Today, on MA Jinah Road,...
President Zardari lauds Jordan’s support for Pakistan’s peace initiatives
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded Jordan’s engagement and support for Pakistan in promoting regional peace and stability. As per detail, President Asif Ali...
Saudi Arabia: Pakistan clinches victory over India in exciting double wicket match, Players exchange greetings
RIYADH: During an exhilarating double wicket cricket match at a festival in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s team emerged victorious against India. Captain Shoaib Malik and Imran...
Afghanistan Embassy extends heartfelt condolences over tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Islamabad has issued a heartfelt statement expressing its condolences over the devastating fire at Gul...
Pakistan Army provides critical support to displaced tirah families amid heavy snowfall
PESHAWAR: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Army is actively assisting families displaced from Tirah as heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions persist. Continuous efforts are...
ECO ministerial meeting ended in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The two-day Ministerial Conference of the Economic Cooperation Organization on Disaster Risk Reduction has successfully concluded in Islamabad. During the meeting, member states reaffirmed...
Pakistan’s Farrukh Nadeem secures gold at Asian Shotgun Championship
WEB DESK: At the Asian Shotgun Championship in Doha, Qatar, Lieutenant Colonel Farrukh Nadeem of Pakistan Army won the first gold medal by setting a...
China introduces second phase of 6G trials after securing 300 key technologies
WEB DESK: China has begun the second phase of its 6G development trials following the successful completion of the initial phase, which resulted in a...
Opposition raises concerns over government’s motives in joining Trump’s peace initiative
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has criticized the government’s decision to join the Trump-led “Board of Peace,” accusing it of merely...
SC issue verdict in Qasur murder case, dismisses appeals
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has uphold the life imprisonment sentenced of six convicts in a case involving the murder of five people in...
Gul plaza disaster: Karachi’s municipal commissioner Afzal Zaidy removed from office
KARACHI: In the aftermath of the Gul Plaza tragedy, the Sindh government has replaced Karachi’s Municipal Commissioner, Afzal Zaidy. The Chief Secretary of Sindh, Aftab...
Pakistan moves to next round of under-19 cricket world cup after victory over Zimbabwe
WEB DESK: Pakistan has secured their place in the upcoming stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup following an 8-wicket win against Zimbabwe. The...
Gul plaza fire: 15 victims identified thus far, reports police surgeon
KARACHI: Following the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, police medical officer Dr. Samia Tariq at Civil Hospital revealed on Thursday that only 15 bodies have...
CJP Yahya Afridi highlights the importance of timely Justice at SC meeting
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired a senior-level meeting at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to assess progress on judicial reform initiatives under...
Bill tabled in NA to eliminate reserved seats for women
ISLAMABAD: A proposal to amend the Constitution has been submitted in the National Assembly, aiming to abolish the 192 reserved seats allocated for women in...
Israeli airlines preparing to move aircraft in response to Iranian missile threats
WEB DESK: Israeli Transport Minister Myri Regev has indicated that Israeli airlines are making arrangements to transfer their aircraft abroad as a precaution against potential...
Saudi, Qatar and six other islamic countries joins Trump’s ‘Board of peace’
ISLAMABAD: Eight Arab and Islamic countries including Pakistan have announced their shared decision to join the Board of Peace. In a joint statement, the Foreign...
Punjab CM launch telemedicine system, cardiac surgery services in Jhang
LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the introduction of a province wide telemedicine system and the launch of cardiac surgery services...
Indian forces detain multiple Kashmiri youth in IIOJK
WEB DESK: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian security personnel have apprehended numerous Kashmiri youths across various areas of the region. According to...
Pakistan’s external borrowing reaches 1,254 billion rupees in six months
ISLAMABAD: Over the past six months, Pakistan has amassed external debt amounting to 1,254 billion rupees. Official records indicate this figure is a 29% rise...
Six PTI members scheduled to visit Imran Khan at Adiala Jail tomorrow
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted a list of six individuals to the Adiala Jail administration who are authorized to meet PTI leader and former...
Balochistan to introduce Quetta–Kuchlak people’s train service to enhance affordable transit
QUETTA: Pakistan Railways, in partnership with the Balochistan government, has unveiled plans to inaugurate the Quetta–Kuchlak People’s Train Service, aiming to improve transportation options within...
NA approves elections act amendment bill 2026, Introduces asset declaration, floor crossing reforms
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) approved the Elections Act Amendment Bill, 2026, on Wednesday, while also forwarding bills related to education and constitutional amendments to...
Pakistan accepts ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to promote lasting stability, humanitarian support in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally accepted an invitation to become a member of the ‘Board of Peace,’ aimed at fostering lasting stability and humanitarian support in...
PM Shehbaz calls on Palestinian counterpart in Davos
DEVOS: During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In this...
Rana Sanaullah reiterates call for dialogue, appeals to opposition to support political reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah has once again urged opposition parties to engage in dialogue, emphasizing that political discussions are crucial for...
Pakistan, China Sign $4.5 Billion MoUs in Agriculture and Food Sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese firms have finalized seventy-nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $4.5 billion, highlighting strong Chinese investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture and...
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to request Mayor for relocation of Gul Plaza shopkeepers to Saddar parking facility
KARACHI: Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh has announced his intention to formally request the Karachi Mayor to facilitate the immediate transfer of shopkeepers from Gul...
Gohar appeals to judiciary to prioritize PTI cases
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar, a senior PTI leader, has called on the judiciary to expedite hearing of PTI-related cases, emphasizing the importance of justice. He expressed...
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian flights until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has announced that it will maintain the ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its airspace for an additional month, now scheduled to remain in...
SpaceX aims for first uncrewed mars landing by late 2026
WEB DESK: SpaceX is accelerating its plans to send an uncrewed Starship to Mars, targeting a launch as soon as late 2026. If achieved, this...
62 notorious bandits surrender in Katcha region during joint police crackdown
SADIQABAD: Authorities from Punjab and Sindh have jointly launched a major operation targeting bandit groups in the Katcha area, according to police officials on Tuesday....
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 28, over 80 still missing
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has claimed 28 lives so far, with rescue operations ongoing and 81 individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities...
PM Shehbaz leaves for Davos to attend world economic forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the upcoming annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled from...
Shoaib Malik bids farewell to PSL
ISLAMABAD: Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Through a message shared on...
KE responds to Gul Plaza tragedy as collapse triggers power outage
KARACHI: K-Electric has conveyed its profound grief over the tragic incident at Gul Plaza, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and to the...
Trump Invites PM Shehbaz to Participate in Gaza Peace Panel: FO
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed...
33 Still unaccounted for after Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI: At least 33 people, including women and children, are still missing following a massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza, a major shopping center on...
Sindh CM orders probe into Gul Plaza fire, calls for citywide fire safety checks
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza and has instructed the...
Shaban crescent unlikely to be seen in Pakistan on Jan 19
KARACHI: The Ruyat-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated that the moon marking the start of Shaban-ul-Muazzam is not expected to be sighted in Pakistan on the...
PM expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi,...
Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt
KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...
Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu
LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...
Punjab revises 2026 matric, Intermediate exam calendar
LAHORE: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has announced a revised timetable for matriculation and intermediate examinations and results for 2026, adjusting the dates...
Karachi police detain ‘serial rapist’ involved in abusing over 100 children
KARACHI: Police have arrested a serial rapist involved in the abuse of over 100 children during a raid in the Tipu Sultan area. As per...
Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...