Gaza death toll reaches 101 in single day as Hamas seeks guarantees for Gaza ceasefire truce
Gaza: The death toll since dawn has risen to 101, Qatar based news channel reported citing the Gaza hospital sources. Of that number, at least 51...
Security measures taken in Karachi for Muharram processions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have barricaded key sections of the city’s main Muharram procession route and tightened security across sensitive areas ahead of mourning processions...
PM to address ECO Summit today being held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan
Baku:Prime Minister Sharif will attend and address the ECO Summit today being held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. In addition, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings...
Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize the Current Afghan Taliban Government
MOSCOW: Russia has officially recognized the Afghan Taliban government, making it the first country to accept their government after their return to power. According to...
Starlink Registration in Pakistan Lapses, Hindering Satellite Internet Deployment
ISLAMABAD: Starlink’s efforts to establish satellite internet services in Pakistan have hit a new obstacle as its temporary registration with the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory...
Disqualification References ‘Filed’ Against SIC MPAs in ECP
ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has submitted disqualification references against 26 members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to the Election Commission...
Written verdict issued declaring all bail requests of Imran Khan in May 9 cases rejected
LAHORE: Lahore High Court has issued a written ruling rejecting the bail of PTI founder Imran Khan in eight cases related to May 9. A...
PM Shehbaz Arrives in Azerbaijan for 17th ECO Summit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has touched down in Azerbaijan to participate in the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, taking place in Khankendi, Azerbaijan....
KP Governor Kundi threatens no-confidence motion against CM Gandapur
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, a senior leader of the PPP, issued a warning on Thursday that a no-confidence motion could be brought...
Gold price upticks by Rs.800 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold per tola has increased by Rs.800 in the country. According to the All Pakistan Jewellers & Goldsmiths Association, the...
Govt announces two Public Holidays on Ashura
ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Thursday declared 5th and 6th July as public holidays to mark Ashura, notification confirmed. According to an official notification issued, the...
Punjab govt Passes PPRL amendment bill 2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government has passed the “Punjab Public Representatives Laws PPRL (Amendment) Bill 2025,” As per detail, Punjab Assembly passed PPRL amendment bill 2025,...
Legendary Pakistani wrestler, first asian games gold medalist Deen Muhammad dies at 100
LAHORE: Deen Muhammad, a legendary figure in Pakistani sports and the country’s first wrestler to win an Asian Games gold medal, has passed away at...
NDMA issues heavy rain, storm, and flood alerts across Pakistan from July 6 to 10
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and floods across various parts of the country from...
Pakistan to Participate in Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in Bihar Next Month
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s hockey team is set to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September...
Javed Akhtar faces criticism over controversial remarks once again
WEB DESK: Indian writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has once again come under fire on social media for his controversial talk about religion. According to...
Salaried class paid double income tax than combined income tax of exporters and retailers in FY2025
ISLAMABAD: It has come to light that the country’s salaried class contributed more than double the tax amount into the national kitty compared to the...
Deadly heatwave grips Europe, leaves 8 dead
A severe early summer heatwave has swept across Europe, claiming at least eight lives and forcing emergency measures in several countries. Spain, France, and Italy...
International Plastic Bag Free Day being observed today
Web Desk: The International Plastic Bag Free Day (July 3), is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed globally to raise awareness...
PM played vital role in ceasefire of Iran-Israel war: Mohsin Naqvi
Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had played a key role in Iran-Israel ceasefire after the two countries...
Swat river Family drowning: PHC conducts hearing, seeks report on helicopter availability
Peshawar: Peshawar High Court (PHC) held a hearing on the case of tourists drowning in the Swat River. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice...
USA announces enforcement of stricter policy for visa and green card cancellations
Washington: The U.S. Immigration Department has issued a new warning for those planning to enter the United States, announcing the enforcement of a stricter policy...
SBP reserves reaches $14.51 billio at end of Fiscal Year FY25
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) reserves increased by $5.12 billion to $14.51 billion as of June 30 at the end of Fiscal Year...
PSX climbs to historic high of 131,000 points at start of session
Karachi: The bourse continuing its bullish trend on Thursday climbed to a historic high of 131,000 points after gaining more than 800 points at the...
Railway fares increased after uptick in prices of petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways announced increased fares for passenger, express, and mail trains, marking the second increase within 15 days. According to a notification issued...
Girl dies after falling from 9th floor of building in Karachi’s PECHS area, police declares death mysterious
Karachi: A 13-year-old girl died after falling from the 9th floor of the residential building in Ferozabad, PECHS block 2 while the police have declared...
Shehbaz Sharif to visit Azerbaijan today to attend 17th ECO summit
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will attend the two-day 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Baku, Azerbaijan today. The theme of the Summit is...
Chief of the Air Staff, undertakes official visit to United States
Washington: In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and advancing mutual interests Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed...
Govt allows import of 500,000 metric tonnes sugar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the domestic sugar situation and its import....
Gold prices down by Rs 600 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.600 and was traded at Rs.356,200 on Wednesday as compared to its sale at...
Israel agrees to “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza: Trump
Washington: Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. In a post on...
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain and France
Barcelona/Paris: Two people were found dead by firefighters tackling a blaze in Spain’s Catalonia region on Tuesday, as Europe endures scorching temperatures during the ongoing...
ECP restores 74 reserved seats after SC verdict , PML-N gets 43, PPP 14,JUI-F 12 seats
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday notified the names of 74 returned candidates against the reserved seats for women and non-Muslims in...
Armed persons shot dead Policeman in Korangi area of Karachi
Karachi: Unidentified armed persons shot dead a policeman in Korangi area of Karachi on Wednesday. According to the police, the armed person opened fire on...
World Sports Journalists Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Sports Journalists Day is being observed today (Wednesday). The day pays tribute to the dedicated professionals who bring us closer to the...
PSX soars to record high, crosses 130,000 mark
ISLAMABAD: In a historic leap, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index shattered previous records on Wednesday, closing at an all-time high of 130,344.03...
Bomb blast in Bajaur martyred 5 including assistant commissioner
Bajaur: A bomb blast rocked the Nawagai area of Bajaur district on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 10 others, police confirmed. According...
Monsoon rains expected to intensify across Pakistan from July 05
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday has forecast a significant intensification of monsoon activity across the country beginning from the evening of July...
PM directs swift implementation of economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday applauded the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a historic 42%...
Aurangzeb calls for renewed commitment to revitalizing int’l development cooperation
Sevilla: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for a renewed global commitment to revitalizing international development cooperation to meet the aspirations...
To ensure uniform power tariff NEPRA reduces electricity rates by Rs 1.16 per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), has reduced the electricity rate by Rs1.15 per unit for all but lifeline consumers with the change...
PSX climbs to all time high after crossing 130,000
Karachi: The bullish trend continued its record-setting momentum on Wednesday, trading at a new all-time high, crossing the 130,000 points mark for the first time...
Quad foreign ministers condemn Pehalgam attack without naming or blaming Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists...
Saudi Arabia envoy calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the efforts of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for peace in the Middle East as well as its significant...
Judicial Commission Confirms Chief Justices for All High Courts Despite Objections
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan has approved the permanent appointments of chief justices to all four provincial high courts, despite...
Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill Passes U.S. Senate by Single Vote Margin
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate, controlled by the Republican Party, has passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill by a narrow margin of just one...
Pindi Cricket Stadium Set for Lighting Upgrade with Modern LED System
RAWALPINDI: The iconic Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi is undergoing a major lighting upgrade as authorities begin replacing its old floodlights with state-of-the-art LED lights....
Cartoonist and Magazine Editors Arrested in Turkey Over Blasphemous Sketch
ISTANBOL: A cartoonist and several editors of a weekly magazine in Turkey have been arrested after publishing a blasphemous sketch allegedly depicting the Prophet Muhammad...
PTI’s Incarcerated leaders urge government, party leadership to Initiate dialogue
RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have urged both the government and the party’s top leadership to begin negotiations in order to resolve the...
Sindh announces public holidays for Ashura
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially declared a two-day public holiday on the 9th and 10th of Muharram corresponding to July 5 and 6, 2025....