Children in Sindh to receive Rs3,000 monthly support from birth to age five
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a new initiative under the Sindh Social Protection Program to provide a monthly stipend of Rs3,000 to children from...
Attock petroleum offers Rs5 per liter discount on petrol at selected stations
ISLAMABAD: Attock Petroleum has introduced a Rs5 per liter reduction on petrol at its designated fuel outlets as part of an effort to provide some...
Electric air taxis make debut over New York city, resembling the Jetsons
NEW YORK: The skies above New York City have welcomed electric air taxis, with inaugural demonstration flights occurring this week. These innovative aircraft operate more...
Police shot, killed SHO in Shikarpur
SHIKARPUR: Station House Officer (SHO), Ali Hassan Jatoi, died after sustaining gunshot wounds. The fatal incident took place near Phatak No. 2, close to Lakhi...
SCP clarifies the jurisdictional roles of SC, constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) are independent entities with equal authority, a division bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi...
JUI Chief calls for Justice for Sheikh Idrees, announces nationwide demonstrations
CHARSADDA: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday demanded immediate justice for the assassination of religious scholar Sheikh Idrees and revealed plans for nationwide protests...
Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media
WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...
Breakthrough in Maulana Idrees Case as One Suspect Identified
CHARSADDA: Investigators have made significant progress in the case involving the killing of religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees, with police confirming that one suspect has...
PM Shehbaz praises Trump’s halt on project freedom in Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump following the decision to temporarily pause “Project Freedom” in the Strait of...
Punjab becomes pioneer province with launch of general Insurance entity
LAHORE: The government of Punjab, Pakistan has launched a state-backed general insurance initiative, becoming the first provincial administration in the country to establish its own...
Iran reviewing U.S. 14-point plan as diplomatic talks enter critical phase
TEHRAN: Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that Iran is assessing a 14-point proposal presented by the United States, as bilateral discussions enter what he described as...
Lt Col Khalid Hussain Embraces Martyrdom in Balochistan IBO
QUETTA: An officer of the Frontier Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain, was martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, officials confirmed. According to sources, Lt...
Markets ease as Trump signals potential Iran peace agreement, oil prices falls
WEB DESK: Global oil prices declined for a second straight day on Wednesday as markets reacted to signs of a possible diplomatic breakthrough between the...
Australia awards top foreign cadet title to Pakistan’s Sardar Arsam Abbas
RAWALPINDI: Australia has awarded Pakistani Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas the title of “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the graduation ceremony held at the...
Trump halts hormuz ship escorts as Iran deal nears breakthrough
WEB DESK: Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States would temporarily halt its effort to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz,...
Explosion at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province results in 26 deaths, Xi Jinping calls for investigation
HONG KONG: An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in Hunan province has claimed 26 lives and left 61 people injured, according to official reports,...
US forces ready to restart combat operations against Iran if ordered, says top military official
WASHINGTON: Washington’s highest military officer announced Tuesday that US forces are prepared to resume combat actions against Iran if given the command, amid escalating tensions...
JUI-F declares nationwide protests over the killing of religious scholar sheikh Muhammad Idrees
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has announced a series of peaceful nationwide protests in response to the recent assassination of Sheikh Muhammad Idrees, a respected religious...
MQM seeks honor for Field Marshal Asim Munir with nomination for nobel peace prize in Sindh assembly
KARACHI: Members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have tabled a resolution in the Sindh Assembly, honoring the martyrs of the Maarka-e-Haq and advocating for...
Pakistan Navy launches humanitarian aid mission for Indian, Indonesian crew
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has initiated a rescue and relief operation in the Arabian Sea to assist crew members from India and Indonesia aboard a...
Sindh’s three heritage locations make UNESCO tentative list
KARACHI: Three of Sindh’s significant cultural and historical sites have been officially recognized on UNESCO’s tentative list, highlighting their global importance. The sites recognized are...
Punjab launches AI-based ‘Smart Cleaning’ drive ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
LAHORE: Punjab has rolled out an AI-powered “Smart Cleaning” campaign across the province ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, aiming to modernise sanitation monitoring and improve waste management...
Sindh govt announces major tax relief for bike taxi riders
KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has approved major tax relief for bike taxi riders, aiming to support low-income earners and ease financial pressure on those working...
President, PM express grief over killing of Maulana Idrees Tarangzai
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the killing of prominent religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees Tarangzai...
Shehbaz Sharif directs urgent action on nationwide hepatitis control
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track the implementation of the government’s Hepatitis Control Program, stressing the need for comprehensive screening in...
Gold price drops by Rs2100 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable decline, with the rate per tola dropping by Rs2,100 across the country. According to the All Pakistan...
Port city weather likely to remain below 40C
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and dry weather over the next 24 hours, though temperatures are likely to remain below 40°C, according to...
Ex-JUI-F lawmaker Muhammad Idrees gunned down in Charsadda
CHARSADDA: Prominent religious scholar and former JUI-F lawmaker Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Idrees was shot dead in a targeted attack in Charsadda on Tuesday, according to...
Pakistan backs UAE, condemns escalating drone, missile attacks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates, voicing complete solidarity...
Iran-US talks advance as Araghchi credits Pakistan’s ‘Gracious Efforts’
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ongoing discussions with the United States are moving forward, crediting Pakistan for its constructive and “gracious”...
NAB recovers 80 acres of state land worth Rs6bn from Bahria Town
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has reported the recovery of 80 acres of state-owned land that had been unlawfully allotted to Bahria Town...
UAE under fire: missiles, drones launched from Iran intercepted
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has reported that its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran. According...
Eight fatalities in Karachi amid drug overdoses, intense heat
KARACHI: Karachi has seen at least eight deaths linked to suspected drug overdoses and extreme temperatures, rescue officials reported on Monday. Sources said three deaths...
WhatsApp prepares “Liquid Glass” chat interface redesign
WEB DESK; WhatsApp is set to undergo a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new “Liquid Glass” design concept aimed at refreshing the...
LHC suspends verdict to award Rs. 5 million Damages to Ali Zafar from Misha Shafi
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has put a temporary hold on the order requiring Misha Shafi to pay Rs. 5 million in damages to singer...
Saudi Arabia prohibits children under 15 from performing Hajj this year
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced an immediate restriction on children under the age of 15 from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, including those from...
Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Guidelines
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” initiative to provide agricultural land on lease to approximately 50,000 farmers at a highly...
Gold price decrease by Rs.3800 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold dropped by Rs.3800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.479,962 As per detail, prices of gold decreased in the local market...
Punjab CM announces July deadline for launching 27 new convenience markets
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has designated July as the target date for the completion of 27 new convenience markets throughout Punjab. She...
Iran says US responds to latest peace proposal amid rising tensions
WEB DESK: Iran has acknowledged receiving a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, according to state-linked media reports. A spokesperson for...
Iran hit an American warship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz, US military denied Iranian claim
WEB DESK: US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. In a post on X, Centcom...
Diesel shipment of 80 million litres arrives in Karachi from Kuwait
KARACHI: Pakistani vessel, Khairpur, has reached Karachi Port carrying around 80 million litres of diesel from Kuwait, offering some reassurance amid worries about fuel supply...
Pakistan assists in repatriation of Iranian ship crew handed over by US
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the Iranian container vessel MV Touska, who were handed over by the United States...
Gunfire erupts outside Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, no injuries reported
WEB DESK: Gunfire erupted late Saturday night outside a café in Surrey, close to an eatery owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, raising fresh concerns about...
Zalmi shine bright to capture PSL 11 championship
LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious in the final of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in a dominant performance at...
Absar Alam criticizes Mohsin Naqvi over Islamabad evictions, political storm erupts
WEB DESK: A political storm has erupted after senior journalist Absar Alam publicly criticized Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over a controversial eviction operation at Islamabad’s...
Jemima Goldsmith engaged to Irish Investor Cameron O’Reilly, wedding expected soon: British Newspaper
WEB DESK: Jemima Goldsmith has gotten engaged to Irish-born investor Cameron O’Reilly, and the couple is expected to marry soon. According to a British newspaper,...
Pakistan, UK pledge stronger ties to combat organized crime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in fight against organized crimes. The consensus has been reached during a meeting...
Rangers seize large cache of illegal weapons in Safoora operation
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers carried out a targeted operation in the Safoora Chowrangi area, recovering a significant quantity of illegal arms and ammunition, a spokesperson confirmed...
Six-member kidney trafficking gang arrested in Lahore’s Manga Mandi area
LAHORE: Lahore police have detained a six-person group accused of running an illegal organ trade network during a targeted operation in Manga Mandi. Officials said...