Case filed after 17 days in connection with robbery of trader on Bhutto avenue
KARACHI: A case regarding the theft of 2.5 million rupees from a trader on Bhutto Avenue has finally been registered after 17 days. According to...
Pakistan Army responds decisively to Afghan Taliban aggression in Chaman
CHAMAN: In a strong stance against unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij, Pakistan Army has conducted targeted and precise strikes along the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to unveil “Apna Ghar” housing loan scheme
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to introduce a new housing finance initiative under the “Apna Ghar Program” on Wednesday. According to official details,...
Green Pakistan Initiative boosts country’s agriculture sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector is witnessing uplift due to modern agricultural reforms under Green Pakistan Initiative. According to Business Manager at Green Impex Private Limited...
PSL Qualifier: Islamabad United wins toss, elects to field against Peshawar Zalmi
KARACHI: In the PSL Season 11 qualifier, Islamabad United won the toss against Peshawar Zalmi and chose to bowl first. During the match held in...
Trump claims Iran wants the US to reopen the Hormuz Strait quickly
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran has conveyed it is on the brink of collapse and has asked the United States to...
UAE Withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant blow to the longstanding oil cartel. The decision by the...
Pak Army successfully tests indigenous Fateh-II missile system
WEB DESK: The Army Rocket Force Command successfully carried out a training launch of the domestically developed Fateh-II Missile System, which features cutting-edge avionics and...
Canton fair robotics exhibit gains attention after assisting woman to walk
HANGZHOU: A woman from Argentina with a mobility impairment captured widespread attention at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou after a video showed her standing with...
Fort Abbas’s Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif named in cryptocurrency fraud case
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has filed a case against two brothers, Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif, over their alleged involvement in...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthening trade, investment ties with EU
ISLAMABAD: : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan will continue its efforts to further strengthen trade and investment relations with the European...
Pakistan Army targets Afghan positions in Chaman after border clashes
CHAMAN: The Pakistan Army carried out retaliatory strikes in the Chaman sector on Tuesday, destroying multiple Afghan Talban positions in response to cross-border firing. Officials...
Gold, Silver prices drop in Pakistan amid global market shifts
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a significant decline on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, reflecting downward trends in the international bullion market influenced by ongoing...
Punjab Assembly Approves Bill Prohibiting Marriage Under 18
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed new legislation aimed at eliminating child marriage, setting 18 as the minimum legal age for both men and women...
Heatwave warning issued for Sindh as temperatures rise
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of an upcoming spell of extreme heat across Sindh, with several regions expected to experience heatwave-like conditions in...
Veteran Indian Actor Bharat Kapoor passes away at 80
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian film actor Bharat Kapoor has passed away at the age of 80. Fellow actor Avtar Gill confirmed his death, stating that Kapoor...
Iran says US can no longer ‘Impose’ policies on other nations
TEHRAN: Iran declared on Tuesday that the United States no longer holds the power to enforce its policies on other nations, as Washington reviews a...
Traffic plan announced for PSL 11 playoff in Karachi
KARACHI: Authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic management plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 playoff match between Peshawar Zalmi and...
Death toll climbs to 14 after train collision near Jakarta
JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia have confirmed that at least 14 people were killed and 84 others injured following a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue teams...
PIMS administers fourth eye treatment dose to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has received his fourth intravitreal eye injection at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where doctors reported signs of improvement in his...
Naqvi confirms PM approval for crowds at PSL playoff matches
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved fan attendance for all remaining playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, according to PCB Chairman...
Mali: Defense Minister killed in rebel attack, ongoing clashes between Army, Rebels
MALI: A West African nation, the country’s Defense Minister lost his life in a rebel assault, and clashes between government forces and insurgents continue near...
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars out of playoffs, Hyderabad Kings qualify
KARACHI: In PSL 11, Hyderabad Kings secured a place in the playoffs after a 108-run victory over Islamabad United. The match, played at the National...
FWO resumes Karachi red line BRT, aims to complete in 90 days
KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has recommenced construction activities on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project’s Lot 2 along University Road, Karachi’s...
Pahalgam Incident: Allegations surface after claimed leak of Intelligence document
RAWALPINDI: Allegations regarding the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in what is being described as a “false flag operation” in Pahalgam have emerged following...
Salary recoveries begin after hundreds of govt employees’ spouses found receiving BISP payments
WEB DESK: Authorities have uncovered that over 600 spouses of government employees were receiving payments under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The beneficiaries reportedly...
Trump says Iran talks could take place in Islamabad on tuesday
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated openness to holding talks with Iran, suggesting a possible meeting in Pakistan on Tuesday if Tehran chooses to...
Araghchi to revisit Pakistan as regional talks continue
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing a visit to Oman, according to Iranian state media. The Islamic...
Trump halts envoys’ Pakistan trip, casting doubt on Iran peace push
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, dampening expectations of progress in efforts to ease tensions...
Zardari arrives in China to boost trade ties, advance CPEC
BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has begun an official visit to China, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor....
Trump safe after shooting scare at correspondents’ Dinner; suspect detained
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after an...
Turkey may take part in Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing following US-Iran pact
ANKARA: Turkey has indicated it may join international efforts to remove naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal between the United...
Security forces thwart militant attack in Dhadar, several killed
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan’s Dhadar area thwarted a militant attack late Saturday, killing several attackers during a swift response operation, officials said. According to...
Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian FM Araghchi in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday during a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening Pakistan–Iran relations....
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, leaving four killed
WEB DESK: At least four people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted separate locations, according to the country’s health ministry, despite a...
Islamabad deploys 18,000 police amid Iran–US talks security arrangements
ISLAMABAD: Security has been significantly tightened across Islamabad as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the capital for potential diplomatic discussions with the United...
Police hunt ex-SSP’s son after clifton shooting incident
KARACHI: Police are actively searching for the son of a former SSP following a firing incident in the Clifton area of Karachi that left a...
Araghchi, Munir Hold Key Talks on Shifting Regional Landscape
Islamabad: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, held an important meeting in Islamabad with Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic footprint gains global attention
WEB DESK: A recent opinion piece in The National Interest paints Pakistan as a country undergoing a significant transformation in its international role. Rather than...
Govt announces major increase in Petrol, Diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. Petrol prices have been raised by 26 rupees and 77...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrives in Islamabad with delegation
ISLAMABAD: An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Islamabad, according to the Foreign Office. The Foreign Office stated that Vice...
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah announces Rs7 billion relief for Gul Plaza victims, distributes Rs511M cheques
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced a Rs7 billion relief package for Gul Plaza fire victims, with Rs5.6 billion secured and Rs511 million...
PSL 11: Islamabad United qualifies for playoffs after defeating Hyderabad
KARACHI: In PSL 11, Islamabad United secured their spot in the playoffs by defeating Hyderabad Kings in a one-sided match by 8 wickets. The match,...
Iranian delegation’s arrival boosts PSX Index
KARACHI: Following reports of an Iranian delegation visiting Pakistan for the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX)...
From energy shortage to sustainable power: The growth of wind energy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has long grappled with an energy crisis that hampers economic development, industrial growth, and social welfare. Chronic electricity shortages, high fuel import costs,...
Hira Khan responds to critics over marriage, freedom, and happiness
WEB DESK: Popular actress Hira Khan has addressed recent criticism surrounding her personal life with a heartfelt message on social media. Taking to Instagram, she...
U.S. Military Officer Arrested for Betting Millions Using Confidential Venezuela Info
WEB DESK: U.S. military personnel involved in using secret information related to an operation against Venezuela’s President has been arrested, authorities announced. According to the...
DeepSeek launches new AI model after over a year
BEIJING: Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek announced the launch of its latest AI model on Friday, more than a year after gaining global attention with...
KP Police to introduce updated uniforms for field officers
PESHAWAR: The police force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to undergo a uniform update for officers working in the field. The Central Police Office has...
CJP Afridi rejects IHC CJ’s Judges’ transfer meeting request
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, has refused a plea from Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar to hold a Judicial Commission...