Bangladesh’s Interim leader announces general elections for February 2026
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, today announced that general elections will be held in February 2026, marking the completion of one year since the...
Malik Riaz announces halting of Bahria town operations across the country owing to govt pressures
Islamabad: Chairman of Bahria Town, Malik Riaz, has announced halting of Bahria Town operations across Pakistan due to continuing pressure from government institutions and freezing...
PTA Issues advisory against illegal online content, scam messages
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in disseminating unlawful content via social media and digital platforms. In...
Mudslide engulfs Indian village, at least 4 dead, over 50 missing
Bhararisen: Surging floodwaters and a torrent of mud swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing at least four people...
Gilgit-Baltistan flood victims still await road reopening after five days
G.BALTISTAN: The important Gilgit-Chitral route remains closed five days after floodwaters submerged it in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Since June,...
Get vital document of Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA swiftly
Karachi : The Family Registration Certificate (FRC) issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is a vital document that contains detailed information about...
Punjab Cabinet Approves Immediate Construction of 3,000 Flats for Industrial Workers
LAHORE: During the 28th meeting of Punjab’s provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a comprehensive 130-point agenda was approved, including significant initiatives to...
Gold price decrease by Rs.1500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.1500 per tola across the country. As per All Pakistan Gems and jewellers associations, The rate of gold...
National Assembly passes kashmir resolution, no compromise on Kashmir rights
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly passed a resolution with complete consensus, reaffirming that the nation will steadfastly uphold the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination as enshrined in...
33rd joint meeting of SBP and SECP held to consult on financial stability
Islamabad: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed on Tuesday visited the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) head office in Islamabad. A 33rd...
Dr Zakir Naik amazes his followers by performing bungee jump at age of 59
Web Desk: Well known Islamic scholar and preacher Dr Zakir Naik amazed his followers once again by performing a thrilling bungee jump at the age...
Electricity price reduction expected under quarterly fuel price adjustments
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan likely to get further reduction in power tariffs as part of quarterly and fuel price adjustments. The price decrease is...
Local manufacturing of vaccines, its uninterrupted provision to children are priority of Govt: Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that manufacturing of local vaccines and uninterrupted provision of the vaccines to the children...
ECP declares Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, Zartaj, Hamid Raza others disqualify from their posts
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf key leaders including opposition leader in the National Assembly (NA) Omar Ayub...
PSX crosses psychological barrier of 143,000 today after gaining 984 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday achieved another milestone as it crossed psychological barrier The brouse closed at at the historic high of 143,037...
Death anniversary of renowned television compere Quraish Pur being observed today
Web Desk: The 12th death anniversary of renowned television compere and scholar Quraish Pur is being observed on Tuesday. Quraish Pur hosted the famous TV...
DPM urges India to end oppression in IIOJK
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said India must revoke all illegal actions taken on August 5, 2019, end its oppressive measures in Indian...
PM satisfied with tax-to-GDP rise from FBR reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio resulting from reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue. Chairing a...
Israel’s Netanyahu to announce plans to fully occupy Gaza
Gaza: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to fully occupy Gaza and is set to announce the plans in this regard, Al Jazeera reported, citing...
PTI to launch its movement today for release of Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Amid claims of a crackdown by the government, the PTI will launch its movement for the release of party founder Imran Khan and other...
FO rejects claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in Ukraine conflict after statement by Zelensky
Islamabad: The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday rejected claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in the Ukraine conflict after a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir being observed today
Web Desk: Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir is being observed on Tuesday to express support for the Kashmiri people’s right to freedom and protest against India’s illegal and...
Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...
Chairperson of NGO detained over child trafficking accusations
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken into custody the head of a non-governmental organisation accused of involvement in child trafficking activities in Karachi....
Pakistan to Restart Sending Skilled Workers to Kuwait Following Visa Ban Lift
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) announced on Monday that Pakistan will resume dispatching skilled workers to Kuwait. This move...
Trump announces increase in tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to further increase tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In a statement released on social...
17 people sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Three-Day Period
RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, 17 individuals have been sentenced to death over the past three days, bringing the total number of executions this year to...
Section 144 enforced in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI demonstrations
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration has issued a notification imposing Section 144 from August 4 through August 10, prohibiting all forms of processions, public gatherings, and...
US dollar rate declines by 6 paisa against Pak Rupee
KARACHI: The rate of dollar decreased by 6 paisa against Pakistani Rupee in Interbank As per detail, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) registered a slight appreciation...
Israeli forces martyr 41 people across Gaza since dawn
Gaza: At least 41 Palestinians, including 20 aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, Al Jazeera reported citing sources at...
Gold price in Pakistan surges again
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan witnessed hike for another consecutive session on Monday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
PM condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli ministers, settler groups
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unequivocally condemned the recent act of storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli ministers accompanied by settler groups and shielded...
The Economist appreciates Field Marshal efforts in improving Pakistan-US relations
Web Desk: The Economist in its article has appreciated Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations. According to the article, Asim Munir is...
Ensure transparency, speed and quality in public dispensation of health facilities to public: Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed the all the departments of the health ministry to ensure transparency, speed and quality in...
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of WI tour
Islamabad:Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the third T20I and the subsequent three-match ODI series against West Indies after sustaining a left...
Death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed being observed today
Web Desk: The 26th death anniversary of renowned playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed is being observed today (Monday). Born in 1940 in Delhi, Akhlaq Ahmed started...
PSX achieves another milestone after reaching 142,052 points for the first time in history
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index on Monday climbed to a fresh all-time closing high of 142,052.64 points, up 1,017.66 points, from...
DPM Dar telephones US counterpart to discuss regional and international issues
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two leaders discussed a range of...
PM chairs meeting in Gilgit Baltistan regarding damage caused by recent rains and floods
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. Chairing a...
76 killed dozens missing as migrant boat sunk off Yemen
DUBAI: At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest...
Hajj 2026 applications and dues to be received from today
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications, with the collection of dues starting from Monday,...
PM pays tribute to martyrs of police for sacrificing their lives to maintain law and order in country
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the police force for ensuring public peace and conducting hundreds of operations in the war against terrorism in...
Pakistan clinch victory in 3rd T-20I by 13 runs to win series against West Indies
Lauderhill, Florida: Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Syub heroic 138 runs partnership powered Pakistan clinching a splendid victory in third T-20 against West Indies by 13...
PM, President of Iran exchange views on regional, global developments
ISLAMABAD: President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Sunday met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House and discussed matters of bilateral, regional...
Federal dispensaries in Karachi to be upgraded to modern community health, preventive services centers: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday, today visited central government dispensary at Karachi airport and reviewed facilities provided to patients. The...
Pakistan to send 17th relief consignment to Palestine today
Islamabad: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the 17th consignment of 100 tons of relief supplies from Pakistan will be sent to Palestine...
Pakistan, Iran set target of boosting their bilateral trade to 10 billion dollars
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have set a target of boosting their bilateral trade to ten billion dollars at the earliest. Addressing a joint press stakeout...
Person killed after sign board fell on him in Lahore
Lahore: A sign board fell on a person in Lahore which was died on the spot. The police apprised that the incident occurred in area...
Police check post in Bannu attacked: 3 Terrorists killed in retaliation,policeman embraced martyrdom
Bannu: Terrorists on intervening night of Saturday and Sunday attacked a police check post in Fateh Khail martyring a policeman while in a retaliatory fire...
Crowd flock to expo center on last day of My Karachi Exhibition
Karachi: As many as 300 local and foreign companies presented their products and services at the My Karachi Exhibition while people flocked to the exhibition...