Ghotki water contamination case: 247 of 337 samples declared unfit for drinking
SUKKUR: A water quality assessment has raised serious concerns over public health in Ghotki, with 247 out of 337 samples collected across the district found...
Five Pakistani cities among world’s least climate-resilient urban centres
ISLAMABAD: Five major Pakistani cities have been ranked among the world’s 10 least resilient urban centres to climate risks, underscoring the country’s growing exposure to...
Balochistan Police opens Constable, Lady Constable recruitment in eight districts
QUETTA: Balochistan Police has invited applications for Constable and Lady Constable posts in eight districts of the province, offering eligible male and female candidates an...
PTI stands firm on September 27 protest call, says Gohar
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday ruled out any change in the party’s plan to hold a protest on September 27, saying...
Overseas Pakistanis in UAE can now access Punjab land records at diplomatic missions
DUBAI: Pakistan has introduced a new facility at its diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates enabling overseas Pakistanis to obtain Punjab land ownership records...
Man sentenced to life for killing brother in Shahdadkot
SHAHDADKOT: A local court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and fined him Rs1 million for murdering his brother following a dispute over a...
KU professor allegedly assaulted, detained at Karachi hotel after road-rage dispute
KARACHI: University of Karachi’s Chairman of the Department of Islamic Learning, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan Saqi, was allegedly assaulted and forcibly detained for several...
Zardari, Shehbaz commend Pakistan Navy’s bravery and preparedness
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the officers, sailors and civilian personnel of the Pakistan Navy on...
Pakistan Navy Day observed to honour heroes of 1965 war
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Day is being observed today to pay tribute to the sailors and officers who demonstrated exceptional courage during the 1965 war and...
PM Shehbaz strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced the recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which reportedly injured several people....
FBISE to announce Class 11, 12 results on September 9
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially announced the date and time for the release of HSSC Part-I and Part-II...
SC upholds FBR employees’ right to headquarters allowance
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed appeals filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against a services tribunal ruling that had favoured employees...
Saudi Arabia vows decisive action after Houthi attacks injure 73
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on its territory, warning that it will take all necessary measures to protect...
Newborn allegedly missing after twin delivery at Quetta Civil Hospital
QUETTA: A family has raised serious concerns after claiming that one of two newborns allegedly went missing following the delivery of twins at Quetta Civil...
IHC to form larger bench over PTI’s planned Sept 27 Islamabad march
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided to constitute a larger bench to hear a petition seeking legal action against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI)...
Minor fire breaks out at Karachi mayor’s office in KMC building
KARACHI: A minor fire broke out at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on Tuesday after the outer unit of an air conditioner caught fire inside...
Asian games 2026 cricket schedule, timings revealed
WEB DESK: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the full schedule for the cricket competitions at the upcoming Asian Games 2026. All matches will...
Former police surgeon Dr. Ayesha in custody on charges of promoting extremist group narratives
QUETTA: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta has remanded former police surgeon Dr. Ayesha Faiz to CTD custody for three days. Dr. Ayesha Faiz, who...
Leghari applauds NEPRA’s decision on open access to power grid
ISLAMABAD: Federal Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has praised NEPRA’s recent ruling on the Use of System Charge for open access users within...
11 nursing students detained during protest in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Police detained 11 nursing students during a protest in Peshawar after the demonstrators raised concerns over academic and hostel-related issues. The protesting students alleged...
Gold prices fall Rs2,400 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, with the price of one tola falling by Rs2,400 amid a downward trend in international bullion rates....
Pakpattan court acquits two health officials in case involving 20 child deaths
PAKPATTAN: A sessions court in Pakpattan on Monday acquitted former DHQ Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Adnan Ghaffar and former CEO Health Dr Sohail Asghar in...
PSX slides nearly 1,700 points as selling pressure grips market
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling below the 175,000-point mark as investors...
PAF unveils patriotic song to mark Air Force Day
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a new patriotic song to commemorate Air Force Day, celebrating the courage, dedication and sacrifices of its...
Pakistan observes Air Force Day to honour PAF heroes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Air Force Day today, paying tribute to the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel who defended the...
Oil prices climb as US-Iran strikes deepen fears of Middle East supply disruption
LONDON: Oil prices extended their upward movement on Monday as fresh US and Iranian strikes on vessels heightened concerns that military tensions could further disrupt...
CEC appointment process stalls as PM, opposition leader yet to hold talks
ISLAMABAD: The process for appointing a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) remains pending as Prime...
ATC grants police 20-day remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has granted police 20-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar in...
PM Shehbaz hails PAF’s courage, combat prowess and sacrifices on Air Force Day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its decades-long record of courage, professionalism and sacrifice, saying...
Three workers hospitalised as fire erupts at Karachi garments factory
KARACHI: A major fire broke out at a garments factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, sending thick smoke through the building and...
Pakistan rejects India’s claims over disputed Kashmir status
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected India’s latest assertions concerning the status of Jammu and Kashmir, describing them as unfounded and inconsistent with the territory’s internationally recognised...
‘Truly scared’: Fires overwhelm exhausted crews across Indonesian Borneo
SINTANG, Indonesia: Indonesian firefighters are struggling to contain a growing wave of fires across Borneo, working through the night with limited equipment as flames consume...
ISPR unveils patriotic song ‘Manzil Pakistan’ on Defence and Martyrs’ Day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new patriotic song, “Manzil Pakistan,” to mark Defence and Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices...
Karachi roads blocked as authorities move to restrict PTI rally
KARACHI: Several key roads in Karachi have been sealed with containers ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) public gathering at Shahrah-e-Quaideen, as authorities move...
Eight Muslim countries condemn Israeli calls for forced Palestinian displacement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly rejected statements by Israeli officials suggesting the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, warning that any...
Three killed, woman injured as speeding car overturns near Ghotki
GHOTKI: Three people were killed and a woman sustained injuries after a speeding car overturned on the National Highway near Ghotki on Sunday, police said....
Islamabad Police, NCCIA extend recruitment deadline to September 14
ISLAMABAD: The deadline to apply for various posts in Islamabad Police and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has been extended to September 14,...
Couple found dead near Jhirk farmland in Thatta
THATTA: Police have launched an investigation after the bodies of a farm worker and his wife were found near farmland in the Jhirk area of...
Pakistan marks Defence and Martyrs Day with tributes to armed forces
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs Day today to honour the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs and veterans and reaffirm the national commitment to...
PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 cases
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan in connection with cases registered over the May 9,...
Lahore: FIA nabs suspected human-trafficking facilitator, seizes fake documents
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has announced the arrest of a man suspected of involvement in the production and distribution of counterfeit...
Envoy Nizamani briefs Acting President Gilani on regional security developments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani, met with Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad to discuss regional security concerns. During...
SSP Fida Janwari held accountable for DHA family assault case
Karachi: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi Fida Janwari has been held accountable for administrative lapses in connection with a family assault case in Defence....
Security Forces eliminate 48 terrorists linked to India in Balochistan over past three days
QUETTA: Over the past 72 hours, Pakistani security agencies have successfully neutralized 48 terrorists believed to be backed by Indian intelligence agencies, according to the...
Volkswagen announces major restructuring with 50,000 job reductions to drive global turnaround
BERLIN/FRANKFURT/MEXICO CITY: Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at revitalizing the company amid ongoing challenges, including tariffs, market overcapacity, and rising...
Govt rejects proposal to expand CSS age limit, exam attempts
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has turned down proposals seeking major changes to the eligibility criteria for Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, rejecting recommendations to...
Gold climbs Rs3,900 per tola as prices rise in global market
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in Pakistan on Friday, rising in tandem with a fresh increase in international bullion rates. According to rates...
PTA warns public against fake alert over alleged scam calls from 051-7080501
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rejected a widely circulated social media warning about calls from 051-7080501, describing the message as fake and misleading....
Pakistan dismisses India’s claims over Narowal temple damage
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations by India concerning damage to a Hindu temple in Narowal, describing New Delhi’s claims as “false and politically motivated.” Responding...
Karachi court clears Natasha Danish in Karsaz drug-use case
KARACHI: A Karachi court has acquitted Natasha Danish in a case concerning alleged drug use linked to the fatal Karsaz road accident. The court observed...