Australia to recognise Palestinian state at United Nations in September
Canberra: Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds...
2nd phase of receiving Hajj applications begins
Islamabad: The second phase of receiving hajj applications has begun. The process of receiving applications through the Ministry’s online portal and designated banks will continue...
PSX takes positive start on first day of week as market gains 442 points in morning session
Karachi: The bourse commenced with positive trend on first day of business week as the market climbed to 1, 45, 824 after gaining 442 points....
Landslide claims 8 lives in Gilgit
Skardu: As many as eight volunteers lost their lives and three others were injured when a massive landslide struck during restoration work on the flood-affected...
President, PM pledge to strive for equal rights of minorities
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have renewed their pledge to strive for religious freedom and equal rights of minorities...
National Minorities Day being observed today
Web Desk: The National Minorities Day is being observed today with the aim to highlight their religious and socio-economic rights in Pakistan. The declaration to...
Pakistan, West Indies 2nd ODI match resumed as rain stopped
Tarouba: The second ODI match between West Indies and Pakistan resumed after rain stopped here. Pakistan resumed its innings on 60 off 2 wickets but...
PM felicitates President Aliyev on peace agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday received a telephone call from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and discussed matters of mutual interest. The Prime...
Rain disrupt 2nd ODI between Pakistan and West Indies
Tarouba: Rain disrupted second ODI between Pakistan and West Indies here while 16 overs have completed out of 50 when the rain started to fall....
Pakistani diaspora in US source of respect, dignity, very much passionate like others: Field Marshal
Washington: Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir has said that addressing the Pakistani community is an honour for him in...
West Indies invite Pakistan to bat after winning toss in 2nd ODI
Tarouba: West Indies chose to field first after winning toss in the second ODI of a three match series here at Tarouba. Pakistan have changed...
PM pays tribute to Dr Ruth Pfau on her death anniversary
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz on Sunday paid tribute to Dr Ruth Pfau on her death anniversary, saying that she had spent each moment of...
Stop heavy traffic entry into Karachi immediately: Munam Zafar Khan
Karachi: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Munam Zafar Khan has demanded the Sindh government to stop heavy vehicles entering Karachi as these are responsible for horrific...
Iran vows to block Azerbaijan-Armenia corridor
Tehran: Iran has warned it will prevent the creation of a planned transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia, a key element...
Dar holds telephonic conversation with Turkish counterpart
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan. During the discussion, the two...
Field Marshal holds meetings with US leadership in official visit: ISPR
Washington: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is in the United States on an official visit. According to ISPR, the Army Chief...
Seven dumpers torched over escalation as two crushed to death by heavy vehicle
KARACHI: two members of a same family were crushed to death by a truck in a road accident on Rashid Minhas Road in the early...
Trinasolar prepares to launch Ultra-High-Efficiency vertex N modules amid rising climate challenges
Web Desk: As Pakistan faces increasingly extreme weather conditions and a rising demand for energy resilience, Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy...
Pakistan clinches two golds and a silver medal at asian science camp 2025
ISLAMABAD: In a momentous achievement for the nation, Pakistani students earned two Gold Medals and one Silver Medal at the Asian Science Camp (ASC) 2025,...
Fire breaks out in historic mosque of Córdoba, Spain
WEB DESK: A fire broke out in the historic Great Mosque of Córdoba in the Spanish city of Córdoba, which was quickly brought under control...
May 9 cases: Supreme Court to hear 8 bail appeals filed by Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled hearings for eight bail appeals filed by PTI founder Imran Khan in connection with the May...
Jim Lovell, famed Apollo 13 Commander, passes away at 97 with $5 million legacy
WEB DESK: Astronaut Jim Lovell, a central figure in America’s space history and the revered commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, has died at...
Saudi crown prince extends Invitation to PM Shehbaz for 2025 FII Forum in Riyadh
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has received a formal invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend the ninth edition of...
Agenda finalized for Pakistan Football Federation executive committee meeting
ISLAMABAD: The agenda for the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Executive Committee meeting has been finalized. PFF has sent a fifteen-point agenda to the Executive Committee...
Islamabad airport to close for 8 eight days
ISLAMABAD: Airport authorities urge travellers to confirm flight timings in advance to avoid inconvenience According to detail, Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport will face...
Nation gears up for grand Independence day and Marka-e-Haq victory celebrations
KARACHI: Festivities are gaining momentum nationwide as preparations continue for the upcoming Independence Day of Pakistan, which this year carries added significance following the victory...
47 TTP militants eliminated in Major Security Operation near Afghan border
RAWALPINDI – A large-scale military operation carried out by Pakistani security forces in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulted in...
Pakistan unveils first national AI Policy, targets 3 million Jobs by 2030
ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal move toward technological advancement, Pakistan has formally adopted its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. The policy aims to generate three...
Pakistan Hails Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Accord, Applauds US Mediation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a warm welcome to the peace accord reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia, calling it a pivotal moment for...
Pakistan Cancels Sugar Import Tender Amid Price and Quality Concerns
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has reportedly scrapped the tender for importing 100,000 metric tons of sugar. Earlier, on August 3, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan...
First ODI: Pakistan wins toss and elects to field Against West Indies
TRINIDAD: In the first match of the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and the West Indies, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first....
Senate Secretariat declares Shibli Faraz Ineligible, chair of opposition seat vacant
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has officially issued a notification declaring the position of Leader of the Opposition vacant. According to the notification issued by the...
Pending Case backlog at Supreme Court surges once more
ISLAMABAD: The accumulation of unresolved cases at the Supreme Court of Pakistan has once again intensified, with the total pending litigations reaching 57,153, according to...
Finance Ministry approves pension Increase for government employees
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has announced a substantial benefit for retired federal government personnel by approving an increase in their pensions. An official Office...
Pakistan sends an additional 100 Tons of relief supplies to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched its 18th convoy of relief supplies, amounting to an additional 100 tons, for Gaza. As per detail, spokesperson for the Ministry...
PPP Chairman Bilabial meets PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday along with a delegation to discuss overall political situation of the country....
Netanyahu confirms Israeli arms support to India during operation sindoor
WEB DESK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged that weapons supplied by Israel were utilized by India during “Operation Sindoor,” a cross-border military...
PM Shehbaz appeals for international action as Israel moves forward with controversial Gaza takeover plan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced strong opposition to the Israeli cabinet’s recent approval of a plan to seize control of Gaza, describing it...
Gold price rise by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices continue to rise for the third consecutive day across the Country According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry Traders Association, the...
CCD seeks 290 kanal land, Rs11 billion funds to strengthen crime prevention efforts in punjab
LAHORE: The Crime Control Department (CCD) has formally approached the Punjab government with a comprehensive proposal to enhance its operational capacity, requesting 290 kanals of...
33 Khawarij Terrorist eliminated in Zhob following foiled infiltration attempt from Afghanistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces successfully eliminated 33 terrorists linked to the extremist group Khawarij during a thwarted infiltration operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan,...
Khawaja Asif calls on Nawaz Sharif to discuss matters of mutual interests
Lahore: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday, today called on lifetime supremo of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The Defence Minister and three-time...
Israel’s Gaza takeover plan contrary to international law, ‘must be immediately halted,’ says UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s top human rights official emphasized on Friday that the Israeli Government must not pursue a complete takeover of the besieged Gaza...
PM for action plan to achieve $30 billion IT exports target in coming years
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciating the achievement of the previous year’s IT export target of $3.8 billion by the Ministry of Information...
Pakistan dispatches 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: In a demonstration of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, officiated the send-off of the...
Renowned bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s cousin murdered in Delhi
New Delhi: Renowned Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s cousin, a man named Aasif Qureshi, 42, was killed in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area over a parking dispute that...
Two dangerous terrorists killed in exchange of fire with CTD in Mianwali
Mianwali: Two dangerous terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between terrorists and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) , spokesman of CTD said. The spokesman...
MWM announces postponing arbaeen march after holding successful negotiations with Govt
Islamabad: The Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) after holding successful negotiations with the government has announced to postpone arbaeen march. State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry talking...
Trailer smashes motorcycle killing three youth in Thatta
Thatta: In a tragic accident three youth lost their lives as a speedy trailer smashed a motorcycle on which three youth were ridding near Sujawal...
SC rejects stay order petition against auction of properties of Bahria Town
Islamabad: Supreme Court on Friday rejected a stay order petition against the auction of properties of Bahria Town. A three-member bench headed by Justice Amin...