Former Sindh assembly speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away in Karachi
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) figure and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, has passed away at a private hospital in...
Sindh govt grants Two-Day holiday for Hindu community in celebration of Diwali
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a two-day public holiday in honor of Diwali, one of the most revered festivals for the Hindu community in...
Pakistan secures seat on UN Human Rights Council with Wide Support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 period, winning by a substantial majority and...
Pakistan responds to ‘Unprovoked’ fire by afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border
ISLAMABAD: Fighting erupted once again on Tuesday night near the Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official reports. State media indicated that Pakistani forces...
NEPRA approves small Increase in electricity rates for All of Pakistan, Including Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a minor rise of Rs0.08 per unit in electricity charges nationwide, including Karachi, as part...
GITEX 2025 features the World’s fastest supercomputer on display
DUBAI: During GITEX 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled one of its flagship innovations—the Cray supercomputing platforms equipped with an advanced 100% fanless direct liquid...
KP governor pledges to uphold constitutional responsibilities following court directive
KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that he never refused to administer the oath and will fully perform his constitutional duties....
FinMin Aurangzeb expects staff level agreement on $1.2 Billion IMF disbursement this week
WASHINGTON: Pakistan is on the verge of finalizing a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb....
Sindh Govt Introduces digital attendance tracking system for students
KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced a new digital system for tracking student attendance and addressing related issues across the province. This initiative was announced...
PHC urges governor to immediately administer oath to Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued a verdict on Tuesday regarding the swearing-in of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s newly elected Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi. The court...
Sirat-e-Mustaqeem relief efforts bolster community strength amid flood crisis
KARACHI: Karachi’s Orangi Town-based Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Welfare Trust has once again demonstrated that compassion combined with proactive measures can bring renewed hope to those facing hardship....
Details of cash, valuables seized during Punjab Police raid on Saad Rizvi’s Home revealed
LAHORE: Punjab Police have provided a detailed account of the valuables and cash recovered following a raid on the residence of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reaffirms solidarity with Palestinians, highlights Key developments in Sindh
KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), expressed unwavering support for the people of Gaza and Palestine during a rally in...
Israel opens fire on ‘suspects’ in Gaza, as cracks appear in ceasefire deal
WEB DESK: At least six Palestinians have been killed after Israeli forces opened fire on what it described as “several suspects” in Gaza, according to...
October 2025 petrol price forecast reveals Good News
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to lower petroleum prices in its upcoming bi-weekly review for October 2025. Petrol prices are anticipated to decrease by...
Trump anticipates progress on a Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement during the ASEAN summit.
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Malaysia on October 26, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. He expressed optimism about...
PM vows to make Pakistan a Polio free Country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on an anti-polio team in Matta area of Swat. He conveyed deep grief...
Saad Rizvi, TLP Leaders booked in terrorism cases
ISLAMABAD: The leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Saad Rizvi, along with key party officials, has been implicated following violent protests and clashes in Muridke that...
Azad Kashmir Information Minister resigns
MUZAFFARABAD: Mazhar Saeed Shah, the Information Minister of Azad Kashmir, has stepped down from his role. The announcement came during a press conference in Muzaffarabad,...
Violent TLP Protest in Muridke , Clashes with Law Enforcement Agencies
Lahore: The case of violent protests involving the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Muridke, along with the attack on law enforcement agencies, has raised serious concerns...
Earthquake shakes hunza, surrounding areas, magnitude 4.8 recorded
HUNZA: Seismic tremors were felt in Hunza and nearby regions of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the Seismic Monitoring Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8...
Punjab Assembly approves local government bill 2025 amid opposition outcry
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly approved the Local Government Bill 2025 on Monday, despite persistent protests and disruptions from opposition members. All proposed amendments from the...
PTCL warns of nationwide connectivity issues tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial disruptions on October 14. Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial...
JUI Chief, PML-N leaders agree to challenge KP CM election in court
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman and discussed the political...
Private Hajj scheme bookings to close at midnight on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Booking for Hajj 2025-26 will be closed at midnight on Friday, Only five days remain to book under the Private Hajj Scheme, as bookings...
PM Shehbaz meets Trump, global leaders at Gaza peace summit in Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic discussions on Monday during the International Peace Conference held in Sharm...
Historical ceasefire agreement in Gaza signed by US President
WEB DESK: Sharm El-Sheikh: Representatives from Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the United States have officially signed the Gaza ceasefire agreement. During the ceremony, U.S. President...
Funeral ceremony for 12 martyrs held following Afghan Incursion
RAWALPINDI: A solemn funeral service was conducted in honor of the 12 soldiers who lost their lives while defending Pakistan during an incursion by Afghan...
All 20 remaining hostages freed from Hamas after over two years in captivity
WEB DESK: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the terror group announced it would only...
Imaan Mazari’s Interim bail extended in Terrorism-Related case
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court has granted an extension to the interim bail of human rights activist Imaan Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali Chattha,...
Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan stun as ‘Neelofar’ teaser out
LAHORE: After years of anticipation, the teaser trailer for ‘Neelofar’ reunites Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan in an emotionally charged tale of love. After a...
Boost your slow android phone using a hidden setting
WEB DESK: Experiencing sluggishness on your Android device can be a major source of frustration. While many smartphones and tablets tend to slow down over...
Severe decline in PSX: Over 5,000 points drop in 100 Index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is currently experiencing a significant downturn. Last week, the market closed on a negative note, with the 100 Index...
Nationwide unrest Erupts following shooting of Saad Rizvi, Muridke Clashes
LAHORE: A wave of protests swept across Pakistan on Monday after Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) claimed their leader, Saad Hussain Rizvi, was shot and injured, sparking...
Trump’s Address to Israeli Knesset Marred by Chaos From Lawmakers
WEB DESK: A historic address by US President Donald Trump to the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) was interrupted by a significant uproar. While the president was...
Election of KPK Chief Minister is unconstitutional. Faisal Karim Kundi
PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declared the recent election of the Chief Minister invalid under constitutional grounds. In response, the opposition announced...
Pakistan Army clinches gold medal at Cambrian Patrol 2025 in the UK
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army team secured a gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Exercise 2025, held in Wales, UK, from October 3 to 13. A...
Religious party protests in Karachi, traffic jams, internet partially suspended
Karachi: In Karachi, following similar occurrences in Punjab, a religious party has announced a call for protest. The demonstrations have led to reports of traffic...
Trump to be awarded Israel’s highest civilian award
WEB DESK: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has announced that he will present US President Donald Trump with the country’s highest civilian award. According to US...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Sharm El-Sheikh
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Egypt at the special invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump...
Sohail Afridi elected new KPK CM
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, securing 90 votes. The session of the...
Rashid Khan’s 6 wickets in an ODI match, equals Wasim Akram’s remarkable record.
WEB DESK: Afghanistan’s cricketer Rashid Khan delivered a remarkable performance in the game against Bangladesh, securing yet another significant achievement. In the second ODI, he...
Gold prices rise by Rs 5,500 per tola
Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan have surged by Rs 5,500 per tola, marking a significant increase. As reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association,...
Clear Message to Afghanistan Statement Warns of Consequences, Expels Refugees; Threatens Strikes on Taliban Bases
WEB DESK: Recent message circulating in Urdu conveys a hardline stance: it mixes reproachful historical references, a threat to remove Afghan refugees from Pakistani soil,...
Four-Way contest for KP CM slot as Assembly gears up for vote on October 13
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is preparing to elect a new chief minister on Monday, October 13, with four candidates officially entering the race following...
23 Pakistani soldiers martyred, 200+ Militants killed in fierce border clashes with Afghan Taliban
RAWALPINDI: In a major escalation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, at least 23 Pakistani soldiers have embraced martyrdom while over 200 Taliban and affiliated militants have...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to elect new Chief Minister on October 13
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is preparing to elect a new Chief Minister following the resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur. The Assembly Secretariat has released...
New Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s past is anti-state: Khawaja Asif
WEB DESK: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has remarked that the newly appointed Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has exhibited anti-state tendencies in the past, and...
KPK Chief Minister’s Resignation Acknowledged by Governor House, Confirms Faisal Karim Kundi
PESHAWAR: The Governor House has officially acknowledged receiving the resignation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, as confirmed by Governor KP Faisal Karim...
PIA issues travel advisory for passengers
ISLAMABAD: National airline PIA has issued a travel advisory for passengers due to the closure of routes in Lahore and Islamabad. The national airline’s spokesperson...