Gold rate jumps Rs4,700 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in Pakistan on Friday, with the rate of 24-karat gold climbing by Rs4,700 per tola to reach Rs453,036, ...
Sindh plans NCCIA support to curb fake news, misinformation
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has ordered the provincial Information Department to step up efforts to identify and counter fake news and misleading...
PTI defers Islamabad long march to October 5
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned long march to Islamabad until October 5. The decision was taken at a meeting of...
Pakistan foils alleged Afghan infiltration bid along Chaman border
QUETTA: Pakistan’s security forces have foiled an alleged infiltration attempt from Afghanistan in the Chaman sector along the Pak-Afghan border, security sources said. According to...
ATC directs Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha to appear via video link
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has directed human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to appear through video link...
Court issues bailable warrants for CDA chairman, Islamabad commissioner
ISLAMABAD: A civil court in Islamabad has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman and the Islamabad commissioner over alleged non-compliance...
Pakistani, Saudi Arabian, Turkiye military chiefs to hold urgent talks
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye will hold an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff to discuss ways to support Riyadh under a...
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 56 in Mumbai, leaving the Hindi entertainment industry mourning the...
Maryam Nawaz unveils forward-thinking curriculum to transform Punjab’s schools
LAHORE: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Approves Updated School Curriculum with Focus on Artificial Intelligence Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif of Punjab has given the green...
Authorities crack down on PTI supporters ahead of long march, conduct raids, detentions
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb the upcoming long march organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), authorities have intensified their efforts with reports of raids on...
UAE suspends flights operated by Iranian Airlines amid US sanctions: Iranian Media
TEHRAN: Iranian news outlets reported on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers in response to US-imposed sanctions...
PTI alerts workers to avoid weapons during september 27 protest
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reaffirmed its determination to hold the long march to Islamabad on September 27, vowing to proceed regardless of obstacles, while...
FPSC delays all interviews due to security concerns
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced the postponement of all scheduled interviews for September 24 and 25, 2026. In an official notice, FPSC...
Tharparkar road accident claims five lives, injures over 15
THARPARKAR: A devastating collision between an oil tanker and a passenger coaster on Mithi-Badin Road resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and...
Suspect apprehended in Okara after Child’s sexual assault complaint
OKARA: Police have detained a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in Gogera Khas, following a report filed by the...
Pakistani community in Jeddah marks Saudi National Day
JEDDAH: The Pakistani Executive Forum’s Jeddah Chapter organised a ceremony to mark Saudi Arabia’s National Day and express solidarity with the Saudi people. A large...
Federal govt to launch online portal for petrol relief scheme complaints
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to introduce a new online platform to streamline vehicle registration and address token payment issues related to the Prime...
Mohsin Naqvi issues urgent directive for rapid encroachment clearance in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued strict orders for the swift clearance of all illegal encroachments across Islamabad, emphasizing that such violations will not...
PM congrates Dr. Najeeb Naqi being elected President of AJK
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Dr. Najeeb Naqi on being elected as the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In...
Gold price decline by Rs 5600 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, with the per-tola rate dropping by Rs5,600 to reach Rs448,336 According to the All...
Pakistan calls for human oversight in AI development, warns against technological divides
ISLAMABAD: In a significant speech at the UN Security Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of international collaboration to...
Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab ahead of PTI’s Sept 27 march
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab as part of security arrangements ahead of...
PML-N’s Najeeb Naqi elected 25th president of AJK
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi has been elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing 32 votes in Thursday’s...
Mir Raza Ali case: Judicial commission questions SSP Soomro over investigation lapses
KARACHI: A judicial commission probing the killing of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has raised serious questions over the handling of the investigation, with SSP...
Slingshot consignment allegedly meant for PTI protest seized in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Law-enforcement authorities have seized a vehicle allegedly transporting a consignment of slingshots intended for a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Peshawar. Police sources said...
Pakistan strikes 10 Afghan sites used for drone operations: Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan carried out precision air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to launch and store drones, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said...
13 terrorists killed in Quetta clearance operation: ISPR
QUETTA: Security forces have killed 13 terrorists during an ongoing clearance operation in the Shaban area of Quetta, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on...
Iranian students return to schools after months of war disruption
TEHRAN: Millions of Iranian children returned to classrooms on Wednesday as schools reopened following months of closures linked to the Middle East war. Parents accompanied...
Punjab considers mobile, internet restrictions head of PTI’s long march
ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned nationwide protest and march to Islamabad, the Punjab government has reportedly requested the federal authorities to...
CCTV footage adds new twist to Peshawar mother-daughter murder case
PESHAWAR: Police investigating the death of a pregnant teenager in Danishabad have found no CCTV evidence showing a man accompanying the deceased girl and her...
PM vows to complete Polio eradication, strengthen global partnerships
ISLAMABAD: In a meeting during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong dedication to eliminating polio...
Rising Oil flows from Gulf Countries as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist
WEB DESK: Following disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Gulf nations are adjusting their oil export strategies to compensate for reduced flows...
Iranian Airlines halt international flights amid US sanctions escalation
TEHRAN: Iranian airlines have temporarily suspended several international routes following the U.S. government’s recent decision to tighten sanctions on the country’s aviation sector. The move...
NCCIA files PECA case against Junaid Akbar over ‘Somnath’ remarks
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President and MNA Junaid Akbar over remarks...
Pakistan names Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood as first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), the Foreign...
Jhelum steps up security measures ahead of possible PTI march
JHELUM: The district administration has intensified security preparations in Jhelum amid the possibility of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Sarai Alamgir. Officials have finalised...
Bahawalpur teenager held for allegedly poisoning father after consulting AI
BAHAWALPUR: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has arrested a 17-year-old student in Bahawalpur for allegedly attempting to poison his father after seeking...
PM Shehbaz vows steadfast support for Saudi Arabia’s security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security, saying Islamabad stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the kingdom...
Punjab seeks Rangers deployment in four districts ahead of PTI march
LAHORE: The Punjab government has requested the deployment of Rangers in four districts as part of security measures ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march...
Pakistan intercepts eight Afghan-origin drones, foils militant infiltration attempt
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed eight drones that crossed into the country’s airspace from Afghanistan on Wednesday, security sources said. According to...
Pakistan secures $1.7bn in foreign financing during first two months of FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received around $1.7 billion in foreign loans and financial assistance during July and August 2026, marking a 23.6% increase compared with the $1.37...
Pakistan women secure Asian Games 2026 bronze with 31-run win over Bangladesh
NISSHIN: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team clinched the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after beating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff at...
Overseas Pakistanis can now complete PSW biometric verification remotely
ISLAMABAD: Overseas Pakistanis involved in international trade can now complete biometric verification for Pakistan Single Window (PSW) services remotely through the National Database and Registration...
Trump praises PM Shehbaz as ‘wonderful person’ at UNGA
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a “wonderful person” while addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General...
Hania Aamir backs Nameer Khan in playful Zamil jibe
KARACHI: Pakistani actors Hania Aamir and Nameer Khan entertained fans with a light-hearted social media exchange centred around Nameer’s character Zamil in the drama Dar-e-Nijaat....
NADRA allows select adults to apply for CNIC without birth certificate
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a temporary facility allowing certain citizens above 18 years of age to obtain a Computerized...
NA panel told 1,252 stolen Pakistani artefacts recovered, repatriated
ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly committee was informed on Tuesday that 1,252 artefacts stolen from Pakistan had been recovered and brought back to the country over...
M-1 motorway to close from September 23 amid security concerns
ISLAMABAD: The M-1 Motorway connecting Islamabad and Peshawar will be closed to all traffic from 11pm on September 23, 2026, until further notice, according to...
Six militants killed in Balochistan operation, nine suspects detained
QUETTA: Security forces have killed six suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, security sources said. The operation, conducted under Operation Shaaban-II in the...
Govt rolls out PAK app facility for petrol relief scheme complaints
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has launched a digital complaint mechanism through the PAK app to help citizens report and monitor issues related to the petrol...