Oil prices slide as US, Iran halt military action, easing supply concerns
WEB DESK: Global oil prices dropped sharply by more than 5% on Monday after the United States and Iran suspended military operations over the weekend,...
Pakistan announces rewards Up to Rs10 million for information on wanted terrorists
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The government has issued a list of wanted terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and announced cash rewards of...
21 People injured in separate road accidents in Murree, Nawabshah
MURREE: At least 21 people, including women and children, were injured in two separate road accidents in Murree and Nawabshah on Sunday. In Murree, six...
Punjab wildlife rescues two white lion cubs in Lahore
LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department has rescued two white lion cubs during a raid in Lahore’s Kahna area and relocated them to Lahore Safari Zoo...
Interior Minister inaugurates FC Hospital in Turbat
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the newly constructed state-of-the-art Frontier Corps Hospital in Turbat today. Speaking on the occasion, he commended the professional preparedness...
Lahore traffic police set for another uniform change within a year
LAHORE: The Punjab Police have approved another change to the Lahore traffic police uniform, replacing the current design less than a year after it was...
Monsoon rains heighten flood threat across Pakistan as rivers continue to rise
ISLAMABAD: Widespread monsoon rains continued to trigger flooding across Pakistan on Sunday, with authorities warning of increasing river levels, flash floods and further downpours in...
Anum Uzair wins Pakistan’s inaugural galiyat Mountain trail 100km ultra marathon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani mountaineer and endurance athlete Anum Uzair has achieved another milestone by claiming victory in Pakistan’s first-ever 100-kilometre Galiyat Mountain Trail Ultra Marathon, a...
Iran reports headway in Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Sunday that recent negotiations with Oman over the management of the Strait of Hormuz had yielded positive progress, with discussions centered...
Karachi: Two died after truck hits pedestrians near Jamali bridge
KARACHI: Two people lost their lives and two others were injured after a speeding truck struck pedestrians near Jamali Bridge on the Super Highway on...
Punjab introduces digital fare payments for Metro, Electric bus services
LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a cashless fare collection system for its public transport network, allowing passengers to pay digitally through the newly introduced...
SC rules FCC has exclusive jurisdiction over NAB appeals, related bail matters
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has settled a significant constitutional question regarding the appellate forum for National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases, holding that both...
Maryam Nawaz promises electric buses, Mirpur airport, and developmental Initiatives in AJK
MIRPUR: During a rally in Mirpur, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif committed to launching a range of development and welfare schemes for Azad Jammu...
Nawaz sharply replies to Bilawal in Mirpur rally: “This Is Kashmir, Not Kashmore”
MIRPUR: During an election gathering in Mirpur, former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif responded playfully to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, remarking, “This is...
Punjab announces multiple Job opportunities across various departments
LAHORE: The Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA) has unveiled a recruitment drive for 31 contract-based positions spanning several departments, offering monthly salaries between Rs.150,000...
ISPR reports: Security Forces neutralize 12 terrorists in Tank
TANK: Security forces have eliminated twelve terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed group Fitna al Khwarij following an attack on a joint police checkpoint in Tank...
Gold prices continue to drop for the second consecutive day
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have seen a significant decline for the second consecutive day. According to the All Pakistan Jewelry and Goldsmiths Association,...
President, Prime Minister denounce terrorist attack on officials in Kohat
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have issued strong condemnations of the recent terrorist assault targeting government personnel in Kohat....
President urges accelerated development efforts in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for intensifying the development initiatives in Balochistan to accelerate progress in the region. He expressed these views during...
Fawad Khan, Iqra Aziz to light up together on the big screen
WEB DESK: Fans have a new reason to rejoice as two of Pakistan’s top actors, Fawad Khan and Iqra Aziz, are set to appear together...
PM, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir launch Sky47 Karakorum-01 Data Center
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, jointly inaugurated the state-of-the-art...
Operation Al Azm: Four terrorists eliminated, multiple facilitators apprehended in Mastung
MASTUNG: Security officials reported that four terrorists, allegedly backed by Indian interests, were neutralized during Operation Al Azm in Mastung district of Balochistan on Friday....
DPM Ishaq Dar, Iranian Foreign Minister discuss growing regional dynamics
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar voiced serious concerns over recent regional tensions and highlighted the importance of dialogue, moderation, and diplomatic efforts by all...
PM Shehbaz blames India for renewed terrorism, reaffirms commitment to Balochistan’s development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused India of backing terrorism in Pakistan, claiming that militant violence, which had largely been brought under control...
Oil Prices jump nearly 40% in July as gulf tensions shake global markets
SYDNEY: Escalating conflict across the Gulf region has pushed global oil prices sharply higher, with crude gaining almost 40% this month and raising fresh concerns...
Petroleum dealers end strike after govt assures review of daily fuel price policy
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has called off its planned nationwide strike after claiming that the federal government agreed to suspend the proposed...
Lt Gen Syed Aamer Raza elevated to Four-Star Rank, named commander of national strategic command
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has promoted Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza to the rank of four-star general and appointed him as the Commander of...
Punjab CM Calls for comprehensive Preparedness for Monsoon-Related Crises
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized the importance of proactive measures and directed all relevant agencies to fully mobilize resources to address potential...
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir commits to ongoing targeted actions against Khawarij in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has praised the people of Balochistan for their unwavering support and cooperation with security agencies, emphasizing that strong collaboration...
President, Prime Minister reaffirm their unwavering commitment to eliminate terrorism
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly denounced the recent attack near Mastung, which resulted in the martyrdom of Session...
Funeral of JI Secretary General Ameer-ul-Azeem held in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayer for Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Secretary General Ameer-ul-Azeem was performed in Lahore’s Mansura area on Thursday, drawing a large congregation from various segments...
CCTV footage emerges in Karachi’s seven-year-old Dua murder case
KARACHI, July 23: New CCTV footage has come to light in connection with the long-standing murder case of a young girl in Karachi’s Manora area....
Chinese business delegation meets with Chaudhry Shujaat in Lahore
LAHORE: A delegation of Chinese traders, headed by Yang Wai, Deputy Mayor of Loudi City in Hunan Province, visited Lahore on Thursday to meet with...
Six Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists eliminated in Mastung IBO
MASTUNG: In a targeted intelligence-driven operation in Mastung’s Khad Kocha area, security forces have neutralized six terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan. Sources within security agencies...
Atif Aslam’s worldwide popularity receives a major boost on spotify
WEB DESK: Ahead of the release of his highly anticipated fourth album, *Subah Aye Na*, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam’s two-decade-long music career has been highlighted...
EU slaps $1 billion fine on Google for anti-competitive practices
WEB DESK: The European Union has levied a substantial fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the search engine...
Child siblings drown in pond in Sindh
KARACHI: A tragic accident occurred in Sindh’s Shikarpur district when a young brother and sister drowned in a pond in the Thari Mirwah area on...
Pakistan women beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to take 1-0 ODI series lead
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team made a winning start to the three-match ODI series by defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets in the opening...
Gold prices fall by Rs1,800 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their downward trend in Pakistan on Thursday, with the value of 24-karat gold dropping by Rs1,800 per tola to Rs435,636, according...
Shehbaz urges population planning to support economic growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the importance of integrating population management with Pakistan’s long-term development agenda, economic progress, and human capital enhancement, urging...
Sessions judge, security guard killed in Mastung ambush; additional judge wounded
MASTUNG: A sessions judge and his police security guard were killed, while an additional sessions judge sustained serious injuries after unidentified gunmen opened fire on...
Pakistan records drop in polio virus detection, only three cases confirmed in 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported a significant decline in the circulation of the poliovirus, with environmental surveillance showing a marked reduction in positive samples during the...
PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms across Sindh until July 25
KARACHI: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has issued a weather advisory warning of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the province from...
Dar urges ASEAN support for resolving Kashmir, warns regional crises threaten global stability
WEB DESK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday urged the international community and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) to play a...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge joint efforts for regional peace after Houthi attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have pledged to strengthen coordination to promote regional peace, security, and the safe passage of commercial shipping through the Red...
Petrol, Diesel prices increased again under daily pricing system
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced another increase in petroleum prices, raising the cost of both petrol and high-speed diesel under...
Pakistan, EU reassert commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have reiterated their dedication to deepening collaboration under the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan. This reaffirmation was made during a...
Heavy rains in Occupied Kashmir lead to water release into Pakistan, raising flood concerns
ISLAMABAD: In the aftermath of heavy rainfall in occupied Kashmir, India has discharged a substantial volume of floodwaters downstream towards Pakistan. Following intense showers, Indian...
S&P Global ratings raises Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B’
WEB DESK: In a positive development, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, citing improvements in the country’s...
Govt’s assurance to resolve Petrol Pump association issues leads to Call-Off of strike
ISLAMABAD: The Petrol Pumps Owners Association and the Dealers Association have announced the postponement of their planned strike scheduled for tomorrow. In an official statement,...