Gandapur denies involvement in Sanam Javed controversy
PESHAWAR: Former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding PTI social media activist Sanam Javed, providing clarification on...
Bajaur, North Waziristan declare start of Ramadan ahead of official announcement
PESHAWAR: Local clerics and committees in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced that the first day of Ramadan will be observed from tomorrow (on Wednesday), a...
Owais laghari attends laptop distribution event amid student protest over alleged bias
D.G.KHAN: In Dera Ghazi Khan, a ceremony to distribute laptops to students, organised by the university administration, was marred by protests as students accused officials...
Punjab govt revised school timing in Ramadan 2026
LAHORE: With the commencement of Ramadan 2026, school schedules across Punjab have been updated to accommodate fasting students and staff. A notification issued by the...
Saudi Arabia declares Ramadan crescent sighted; Pakistan awaiting moon sighting confirmation
RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the Ramadan crescent has been sighted, officially marking the beginning of the holy month of fasting from Wednesday....
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus resigns, marks end of transitional government
DHAKA: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim head of government, officially stepped down on Monday, signaling the transfer of power to an elected administration. In a broadcast...
Day one of India’s global AI summit erupts in chaos
WEB DESK: India’s much-anticipated global showcase on artificial intelligence opened not with a flourish, but with frayed tempers and frozen screens. The inaugural day of...
Viral Video: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Stands by Student, Pledges Full Support
LAHORE: A viral video shows Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif standing behind a female student during the Honhaar Scholarship and laptop distribution ceremony at...
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup clash
COLOMBO: Pakistan now face a must-win situation in their final group-stage fixture to qualify for the Super Eight stage after suffering humiliating defeat to India...
CDF Munir, Marco Rubio hold high-level talks over global, regional security in Germany
WEB DESK: During his official visit to Germany from February 12 to 14, Field Marshal, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces...
India set 176-run target for Pakistan in ICC T20 World cup
COLOMBO: After being put in to bat, India posted 176 run challenging total, thanks largely to a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan. Pakistan opted to...
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan choose to field after winning toss against India
COLOMBO: Pakistan opted to bowl first after winning the toss against arch-rivals India in their high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the R. Premadasa...
Pakistan receives invitation for Bangladesh PM’s oath ceremony
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been formally invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s incoming prime minister, scheduled to be held on February 17 in Dhaka....
Medical team examines Imran Khan at Adiala Jail amid tight security
RAWALPINDI: A specialised team of five doctors carried out a detailed eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail under heightened...
PM Shehbaz embarks on Two-Day official visit to Austria to boost bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Sunday for a two-day official trip to Vienna at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The prime minister...
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan to face India today
COLOMBO: All eyes are on Colombo as arch-rivals Pakistan and India prepare to lock horns in a blockbuster encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World...
Fauji fertiliser emerges as PIA’s largest shareholder, says Arif Habib
KARACHI: Prominent businessman Arif Habib has shared fresh insights into the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), revealing that Asim Munir personally reached out to...
ISPR chief engages Lahore students on national security, youth’s role
LAHORE: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited leading academic institutions in Lahore, including Aitchison College, the University of...
JI announces protests at 10 Karachi spots after Police clash
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has declared it will stage demonstrations at 10 different locations across Karachi today, following a confrontation with police that led to the...
M9 Motorway Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 14 after injured victims pass away
KARACHI: The number of fatalities from the devastating multi-vehicle collision near Kathore on the M9 Motorway has risen to 14 after several injured victims succumbed...