Swat River Tragedy: Investigation Launched, Medical Emergency Declared
SWAT: A tragic incident occurred this morning near Mingora Bypass along the Swat River, where 17 tourists were swept away and drowned due to intense...
Xiaomi YU7 electric sport vehicle rings alarm bell for Tesla
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and...
Two Infants Die Due to Malnutrition and Lack of Milk in Gaza
GAZA: Amid ongoing blockade and Israeli military operations in Gaza, two infants have died due to severe malnutrition and a shortage of milk, The number...
Boy Reports to Police After Being stopped from Playing Outside
WEB DESK: A child in Hyderabad made complaint at a local police station about two women who were preventing him from playing in the street....
Field Marshal claims that India is backing terrorism in the region.
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance that it has never accepted Indian dominance and will firmly oppose...
ICC revamps T20I rules in Powerplay overs
WEB DESK: The international Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a new Powerplay calculation system for T20I matches that are shortened due to rain or other...
PTI ineligible for reserved seats: Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Constitutional Bench on Friday dismissed the petition filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), which was supported by PTI,...
72 Palestinians martyred by Israeli forces in Gaza
GAZA: The ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza shows no signs of abating. Today, the Zionist army killed an additional 26 Palestinians, while over the past...
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Swat claim 11 lives, 8 bodies found
Swat:Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Swat have claimed the lives of at least 11 people while 8 bodies found by rescue team The...
PM expresse gratitude to all coalition parties for their role in preparation and approval of budget
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called on all coalition parties to build on the spirit of unity for progress and development of the...
More rains predicted in Karachi for today
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rains along with thunderstorms in Karachi starting Friday afternoon today. According to Met Office, the spell...
Five killed 3 rescued as 18 people of same family drowned in Swat river
Swat: At least five bodies have been recovered from a family whose 18 members drowned in Sawat river on Friday morning . As many as...
Govt announced holiday on Muharram 1
PESHAWAR: All teaching and administrative activities to remain suspended. The University of Agriculture in Dera Ismail Khan will observe a public holiday tomorrow (Friday) on...
Heavy Rainfall Begins in Various Areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rainfall has started in various parts of Karachi. The outskirts of Karachi, including Kothur, Gadap, and surrounding areas, are experiencing rain.Rain is ongoing...
Sindh High Court Declares NAB Inquiry Against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh as Unlawful
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has declared the NAB inquiry against Additional Chief Secretary Interior Sindh, Iqbal Memon, regarding his parole release as null and...
Lahore airport will remain partially closed from July 1
LAHORE: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore will remain closed daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM between...
Moon for Muharram-ul-Haram sighted in Pakistan
QUETTA: The moon of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, the Day of Ashura will be observed on Sunday, July 6. A meeting...
Khawaja Asif Highlights Non-Politicisation of Terrorism at SCO Summit
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized on Thursday that terrorism remains a universal challenge that should not be exploited for political purposes during the...
KP police obtains anti-drone technology to control terror activity
PESHAWAR: The police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art anti-drone technology aimed at countering aerial threats linked to terrorism, official sources...
Federal cabinet approves finance bill 2025-2026
Islamabad: Federal cabinet on Thursday approved a finance bill 2025-2026. The Federal cabinet meeting in the chair of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the finance...
NA passes budget for FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 According to the detail, The national Assembly has passed the federal budget...
United Nations Population Fund representative calls on Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: A representative of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Dr. Luay Shabaneh on Thursday called on Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal at...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1335 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1335 per tola to 356,000 in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate...
Iran achieved victory over Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Iran achieved victory over Israel as he made first made his first public statement on Thursday after...
Bilawal charing parliamentary meeting directs his lawmakers to vote in favour of budget
Islamabad: A key government’s allied party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday directed their members of parliament to vote in favour...
PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard work and dedication in...
Final of 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship to be played b/w Pakistan, India today
Kuala Lumpur: Final of second Asian Doubles Squash Championship will be played between Pakistan and India in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Pakistan secured a spot...
Pakistan stands in solidarity with victims of torture worldwide: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was...
China hosts SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao
Qingdao: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia and other SCO countries for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday...
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting to be held today for sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent
Quetta: A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned in Quetta on June 26 (Thursday) for the sighting of Muharram ul Haram crescent....
Int’l Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking being observed today
Web Desk: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 26 June every...
Trump says US will hold talks with Iran ‘next week’
The Hague: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would hold talks with Iran next week, with a possible agreement on the table...
Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
Donald Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as ‘An Exceptional and Inspiring
THE HAGUE: U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him “an exceptional human being and an inspiring personality” during a...
Legendary singer Michael Jackson remembered on his death anniversary
Hollywood: Renowned American singer Michael Jackson was being remembered on his 16th death anniversary today (Wednesday). Known as the undisputed “King of Pop”, Jackson revolutionised...
Trump says ‘great progress being made on Gaza’
Hague: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed that “great progress” was being made to bring an end to the conflict between Israel...
SA approves Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year
KIarachi: The Sindh Assembly has approved Rs 3.45 trillion budget for next financial year along with a supplementary budget of 156.06 billion Rupees for the...
Governor Sindh challenges SHC verdict regarding acting governor in SC
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Wednesday challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision regarding the acting governor in the Supreme Court. The Barrister Abid...
Pillion riding banned on 9th, 10th Moharram in Sindh
Karachi: The Sindh government on Wednesday imposed pillion riding ban on Ashura days of 9th and 10th Muharram. The provincial government has also issued a...
NEPRA approves Rs 1.50 reduction in basic electricity tariff for current financial year
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a reduction in a basic tariff of the electricity by Rs 1.50 for the...
Pakistan’s T20I tour of Bangladesh schedule announced
LAHORE: A three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will run from July 20 to 24, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday. According...
International Day of the Seafarer being observed today
Islamabad: The International Day of the Seafarer is being observed today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to recognize the challenging and indispensable role of seafarers in...
IA, SIU arrest four RAW agents during joint operation in Karachi
Karachi: An Intelligence agency and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in their joint operation caught four alleged operatives of India’s intelligence agency, RAW from Quaidabad area...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...
Funeral prayer of Major Moiz Abbas Shah offered at Chaklala Garrison
RAWALPINDI:The funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed who embraced martyrdom in an operation while bravely fighting against Indian sponsored Fitna al Khawarij...
Rs12 billion approved for transforamtion of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the approval of Rs12 billion for the transformation of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard into...
Gold prices up by Rs 300 per tola
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.300 and was traded at Rs.354,665 on Wednesday , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Iran Parliament approves bill to halt cooperation with IAEA
Tehran: Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran’s Nournews reported. This development has been confirmed by parliamentary spokesman...
First Muslim wins New York City Democratic mayoral primary
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani was poised to win New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in a surprising upset over former New York governor Andrew Cuomo....
NSA attends 20th meeting of SCO in Beijing
Beijing:National Security Advisor (NSA)National Security Adviser and Inter-Service Intelligence Chief, Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik attended the 20th meeting of the secretaries of the Security...