IMF delegation calls on Finance Minister M Aurangzeb
Islamabad: A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission led by Nathan Portern Tuesday, today, called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the...
Trump targets Canada, Mexico, and China in bold trade move
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on...
UN human rights chief voices over situation in IOJK
UNITED NATIONS:UN human rights chief Volker Turk has voiced over the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK). “I am concerned by the use...
Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch celebrating her 37th today
WEB DESK: The HUMSAFAR girl QB is celebrating her 37th born day today. Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch (QB) is a Pakistani American singer and songwriter. ,Pakistani American...
ICC announces match officials for CT semi finals
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the highly-anticipated semi-finals of the men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The first semi-final, scheduled...
Special meeting on cabinet’s performance will held today
ISLAMABAD: Special meeting will be held today to review the performance of the federal cabinet as the federal government completes its first year in office....
Trump halts U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine following tense exchange with Zelenskiy
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended military assistance to Ukraine after a contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, a White House...
Pope Francis shifted back on ventilator
Vatican: Pope Francis is under observation following two instances of “acute respiratory failure” that occurred on Monday afternoon. Doctors had to step in to remove...
Over 500 Pakistanis trapped in Myanmar scam centres
WEB DESK: Hundreds of young men from Pakistan are trapped in online scam centres in a seedy Myanmar border town, where they are forced to...
Two terrorist attacks in DG Khan foiled
D.G.Khan: Security forces successfully foiled two terrorist attacks in Dera Ghazi Khan, forcing militants to flee after a strong police response, a police spokesperson confirmed....
PSCA launches real-time tracking system for 15 helpline complaints
LAHORE: Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched a modern tracking portal to ensure timely and effective resolution of complaints registered through the 15 helpline....
Pakistan’s T20 and ODI squads finalized!
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand is anticipated to be released tomorrow, according to sources on Monday. Insiders claim that the...
Israel blocks humanitarian aid entering Gaza
GAZA: Israel has blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza, leading to fears of food shortages in the Palestinian enclave. Various countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,...
LHC grants 33 new civil judges
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday approved the appointment of 33 new civil judges in the subordinate courts. Following the approval of LHC Chief...
NAB recovers looted money of four housing projects in twin cities
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau has recovered and returned the looted money to the affectees of four housing projects in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A ceremony...
Four die, nine injured in KP rain-related incidents: PDMA
PESHAWAR: Four people died and nine injured in various incidents in recent spell of rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the PDMA said in a report on...
Pakistan’s senior players to miss New Zealand tour
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to rest senior players including Captain Mohammad Rizwan for the New Zealand tour after the side’s early...
Major incident in Germany: car hits crowd in Mannheim
WEB DESK: On Monday, a major incident was declared in Mannheim city, Germany, after a car collided with a group of pedestrians in the city...
PSX Experiences a Negative Day, Decline in 100-Index
KARACHI: Today was a negative day for business at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, and a decline was observed in the 100 Index. At the close...
Gold price increases in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.1,500 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola...
Murad orders DCs to control prices of essential items during Ramadan
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities concerned to control prices of essential items during Ramadan. Addressing a meeting in Karachi...
Pope Francis off from ventilation, rested well overnight
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis rested well overnight and is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 18th day, the...
Gas supply will be further improved during Suhoor from today
KARACHI: Gas supply will improve further during Suhoor from today, says MD Sui Southern. On Sunday, acting MD of Sui Southern issued a statement regarding...
Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal’s expected meeting called off
ISLAMABAD: Meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto, scheduled for today has been canceled. According to the...
Bail applications of 56 arrested PTI workers has been approved
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad has approved the bail applications of 56 workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Judge, Abul Hassanat Muhammad Zulqarnain of the...
PM takes notice of gas shortage in Suhoor and Iftar hours
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of complaints regarding gas load shedding during Suhoor and Iftar across various parts of the country during...
Pakistan, IMF to begin $7 billion loan review talks today
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the review of the $7 billion loan program will commence today. According to details,...
Banks to remain closed today owing to Zakat deduction
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that Monday, today, will be observed as a bank holiday across the country for deduction of...
Egypt announces plan for Gaza reconstruction
WEB DESK: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Sunday that the country’s plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, designed to ensure that Palestinians stay...
Kabul, a city of five million, is grappling with widespread poverty and unemployment
KABUL: Many people including women and children begging on the streets due to poverty and unemployment. According to the detail, many people, including women and...
FIFA lifts ban as Pakistan set to return to international football
WEB DESK: The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has lifted the ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), following the successful constitutional amendments. According...
Traffic accident involving heavy vehicle claims another life in Karachi
KARACHI: A man was killed in a traffic accident in Karachi on Sunday, as fatalities involving heavy vehicles continue to rise in the metropolis, police...
Inflation rate drops from 38% to 3% in Pakistan: Says Rana Sanaullah
FAISALABAD: Prime Minister’s adviser and senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has claimed that Pakistan’s inflation rate has dropped significantly from 38% to just 3% Speaking...
SFJ holds car rally in Fresno, promotes March 23 Khalistan referendum
WEB DESK: The pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) organized a large-scale car rally in Fresno, Califorinia, where participants chanted anti-India slogans and protested Indian...
Sahulat Bazaars established in Gujranwala, Wazirabad
GUJRANWALA: As part of the CM Ramadan Relief Program, convenience markets (Sahulat Bazars) have been established in Gujranwala and Wazirabad. According to the Deputy Commissioner,...
Champions Trophy: India Defeats New Zealand by 44 Runs
DUBAI: The match between India and New Zealand was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the Kiwis won the toss and decided to...
China’s DeepSeek claims theoretical cost-profit ratio of 545pc per day
BEIJING: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on Saturday disclosed some cost and revenue data related to its hit V3 and R1 models, claiming a theoretical cost-profit...
Several mega events organized in Baluchistan
QUETTA: The civil administration and the Pakistan Army jointly organized several mega events in Baluchistan successfully over the past three months. These include Jhal Magsi...
SNGPL issues new schedule for gas supply during Ramadan
KARACHI: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued a new schedule for the supply of gas to different parts of Lahore during Sehri...
Failure to Control Inflation: Iranian Parliament Dismisses Finance Minister
TEHRAN: Due to inflation and the devaluation of the Iranian rial, the Iranian Parliament has voted to remove Finance Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati from his position...
New Zealand restrict India to 249 in Champions Trophy clash
DUBAI: New Zealand restricted India to 249 in the final group-stage game of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. According to detail, India scored 249-9 in...
COAS underscores commitment to nurturing nation’s youth
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Syed Asim Munir has underscored the Army’s commitment to nurturing the nation’s youth. During an interaction with...
India to face New Zealand today in ICC Champions Trophy
Dubai: In the 12th match of ICC Champions Trophy, India will face New Zealand in Dubai today (Sunday). The match will start at 2 pm....
First phase of ceasefire between Hamas, Israel completed
GAZA: The first phase of the ceasefire, which has been ongoing since January 19, has been completed. In this phase, a swap took place between...
Training is cornerstone of soldier’s professional growth: COAS Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday visited Bahawalpur Cantonment, where he was briefed on the operational preparedness and training activities...
Security alert at mosques, other worship places in Punjab as Ramazan begins
LAHORE: Security has been tightened across Punjab during Ramadan, with mosques and other places of worship placed under high alert. Punjab Police Inspector General (IG)...
Punjab govt approves project of expansion of Murree’s Mall Road
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given approval for the expansion of Murree’s Mall Road. She granted the approval in Lahore on Saturday....
Kurdish fighters declare ceasefire with Turkiye after 40 years of armed struggle
WEB DESK: Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkiye following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to...
Holy month of Ramadan starting in Pakistan from tomorrow
LAHORE: Holy month of Ramadan is commencing in Pakistan from Sunday. With the commencement of Ramadan, people are gearing up for a month of spiritual growth,...
President, PM extend Ramadan greetings to nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued on Saturday messages to the nation, extending their heartfelt greetings for the blessed month...