Govt lists UK-based YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja as Proscribed Individual
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially designated YouTuber Adil Farooq Raja as a proscribed person under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 1997. Adil Farooq Raja,...
Four found dead in Karachi’s Sohrab goth area
KARACHI: Authorities have recovered the bodies of an Afghan woman and her three young children from a residence in the Sohrab Goth neighborhood, officials confirmed...
OIC, Pakistan and Allies condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as risk to global stability
WEB DESK: Pakistan, along with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and several Muslim-majority countries, has strongly criticised Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that...
Islamabad to restrict entry of vehicles without M-Tag from January 1
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that beginning January 1, vehicles lacking an M-Tag will no longer be allowed to enter Islamabad. The move...
Mustafa Kamal accuses Altaf Hussain of Imran Farooq killing, claims RAW backing
KARACHI: MQM-Pakistan leader and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has leveled serious allegations against MQM founder Altaf Hussain, claiming he masterminded the assassination of senior party...
India approve Chenab hydropower project, raises Indus treaty concerns
Web Desk: India has granted approval for the Dulhasti Stage II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a decision Pakistan...
Pakistan regains global strategic relevance in 2025, surpasses India: International review
WEB DESK: Pakistan has re-emerged as a strategically significant country on the global stage in 2025, effectively capitalizing on its geographic position, military strength, and...
Karachi power outage alert: 60 feeders to shut down on Dec 27, check timing for your area
KARACHI: K-Electric, Karachi’s main electricity provider, announced a scheduled power shutdown on 60 out of its 2,129 feeders in the city on December 27, 2025,...
AJK declares public holiday on December 27 to commemorate Benazir Bhutto’s martyrdom
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has declared a public holiday across the region on December 27 (Saturday) in observance of the...
British High Commission replies to Pakistan’s protest letter
LONDON: The British High Commission has formally responded to Pakistan’s protest letter addressed to the acting British High Commissioner, reaffirming the autonomy of the United...
Tense confrontation at Punjab Assembly during KP CM Sohail Afridi’s visit
LAHORE: A brief but intense altercation erupted at the Punjab Assembly on Friday amid the visit of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, raising questions...
SC caseload declines to 33,796 as cases shift to constitutional benches
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has announced updated statistics on its case backlog, following the transfer of numerous cases to newly established constitutional...
Social Media Triumphs: Raiwand family reunites with missing son after three months
RAIWAND: The influential role of social media has helped bring a missing child back to his family after three months apart. According to ARY News,...
Asifa Bhutto visits Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, lays flowers at BB’s grave
LARKANA: Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, arrived in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on Friday to pay homage to the martyrs of democracy. During her visit, Bibi Asifa...
Five Indian-backed terrorists eliminated in Kohlu, Balochistan
KOHLO: Pakistani security forces successfully neutralized five terrorists in Balochistan during an intelligence-led operation. An ISPR statement revealed that on December 25, 2025, security personnel...
Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry confirmed as permanent Judge of AJK Supreme Court
MUZAFFARABAD: The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has officially appointed Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry as a permanent judge of the AJK Supreme Court, following recommendations...
Sindh govt plans to launch double-decker bus service in Karachi
KARACHI: In an effort to improve public transportation, the Sindh government has announced plans to introduce double-decker buses in Karachi. Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon highlighted...
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Homs, Syria, results in six deaths
WEB DESK: A tragic blast struck a mosque in a predominantly Alawite district of Homs, Syria, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least...
Field Marshal Munir vows to bolster Pakistan-Jordan defense ties
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening defense collaborations with...
ECP publishes updated schedule for Islamabad local government elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced an updated timetable for the upcoming local government elections in the capital city on Friday. According to...
KP CM Sohail Afridi arrives in Lahore to engage in political activities
LAHORE: Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arrived in Lahore on Friday for a three-day political visit, which includes a series of meetings...
Two fatalities in incident in northern Israel
WEB DESK: An incident in northern Israel has left two individuals dead. Authorities report that the suspect carried out three separate attacks. The first involved...
ECP postpones local government elections in Quetta
QUETTA: Following an order from the Federal Constitutional Court, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has halted the upcoming local government elections in Quetta district,...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to begin on 7th Feb, 2026
WEB DESK: The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to kick off on February 7th next year. On the inaugural...
Pope Francis urges worldwide ceasefire, peace this Christmas
VATICAN CITY: During the solemn Christmas observances within Vatican City, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt appeal for an end to the persistent conflicts plaguing various...
Two sisters end their lives in Lahore amid family disagreement
LAHODE, a heartbreaking incident took place where two sisters committed suicide by ingesting poisonous pills after a confrontation with their family. Police reports indicate that...
Turkey detains 115 suspected Daesh operatives ahead of holiday season
ANKARA: Turkish authorities have apprehended 115 individuals suspected of belonging to Daesh, amid heightened concerns over potential terrorist attacks during the upcoming Christmas and New...
Shahzad Akbar Injured in assault near Cambridge Residence
LONDON: Former adviser to ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shahzad Akbar, sustained serious injuries following an assault close to his home in Cambridge, according to statements...
NCCIA detains 34 Individuals, including foreigners, in online investment scam
KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has apprehended 34 suspects, among them 15 foreigners, in connection with a widespread online scam that targeted...
President, PM laud forces for successful counter-terrorism operation in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for conducting a successful operation against Khawarij in...
Tariq Rahman, son of ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, returns after 17 years
DHAKA: Tariq Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has made his return...
Security forces neutralize two militants in Dera Ismail Khan
RAWALPINDI: In a successful crackdown, security forces in Dera Ismail Khan have eliminated two militants during a precise operation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations...
Legal action initiated against Saba Qamar over police uniform in Video
WEB DESK: Actress Saba Qamar is under legal scrutiny after reportedly shooting a video while dressed in a police uniform, resulting in a case being...
Christian community gears up to celebrate christmas tomorrow with festive spirit
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the Christian community is preparing to observe Christmas tomorrow, joining millions worldwide in celebrating this joyful occasion. Across the nation, churches will...
Opposition Coalition “Tehreek-e-Hifaz-e-Aeen Pakistan” grants acceptance to government’s negotiation offer
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, “Tehreek-e-Hifaz-e-Aeen Pakistan,” has officially agreed to the government’s proposal for dialogue. A crucial meeting convened under the leadership of Mahmood Khan...
PTI rejects Prime Minister’s Proposal for Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially rejected the recent offer of dialogue made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram criticized the...
Dr. Warda case: Police detain key suspect, recover victim’s phone, ATM
ABBOTTABAD: Authorities have apprehended a crucial suspect in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Dr. Warda Mushtaq, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The suspect,...
Oman praises Pakistan’s key role in maritime security, regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, paid an official visit to Naval Headquarters in...
Birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’ will celebrated tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The country will observe the 149th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with a renewed commitment to his core principles...
Achakzai, Allama Nasir expected to respond PM’s dialogue offer Today
ISLAMABAD: Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent proposal for negotiations with PTI leadership, key opposition figures ,Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ain Mahmood Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas are...
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir chaired the 273rd Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi, marking a decisive stance against threats...
India launch its heaviest satellite
NEW DELHI: India’s space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment “ a significant stride” for...
UAE President will visit Pakistan on Friday
ISLAMABAD: The president of United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit to Pakistan on Friday As per detail, The UAE President...
Federal cabinet approves visa clearance system, 2025 cannabis regulatory framework
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has given the green light to the Visa Clearance System following a recommendation from the Ministry of Interior. The decision was...
Punjab CM criticizes LHC stay on land protection law, warns of encouraging land grabbers
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday over the Lahore High Court’s decision to suspend the enforcement of the Punjab Protection...
Karachi Commissioner inspects Kareemabad underpass progress, urges speedy completion
KARACHI: Commissioner Hassan Naqvi conducted a site visit on Tuesday night to assess the progress of the Kareemabad Underpass project. He was briefed that, once...
Gohar Ejaz calls PIA privatization a turning point for Pakistan’s economic future
ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz hailed the recent privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as a historic milestone, describing it as a “golden...
Sindh celebrates major PPP achievements worth $740 million with EnerTech: CM Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah highlighted the province’s significant progress in infrastructure, energy, innovation, and environmental sustainability through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)....
Six Pakistanis detained in Saudi Arabia for possession of 71 Kg of drugs
RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested six Pakistani nationals for their involvement in receiving a substantial quantity of narcotics, totaling 71 kilograms. Talal Al-Shalhoub,...
Seven FIA officers sanctioned for abuse of power, corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced disciplinary measures against seven officers on Tuesday, citing allegations of corruption, abuse of authority,...