Rain, gusty winds expected in Karachi, other regions from Feb 16–17
KARACHI: A shallow westerly weather system is forecast to bring rain and strong winds to various parts of Pakistan, including Karachi, over the weekend of...
UNSC denounces terror attack over Islamabad Imambargah
New York/Islamabad: The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly suicide bombing at an Islamabad imambargah, describing the assault as...
Imran Khan approaches IHC seeking bail, cites 85pc vision loss in right eye
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has approached the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of his sentence and release on bail in the Toshakhana II case, citing serious...
Shehbaz Sharif announces ramadan 2026 relief package
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramadan relief initiative for 2026, significantly expanding financial assistance for low-income families across the country. Speaking at...
Funeral prayers for senior politician syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri held in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayers of senior political figure Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri, a prominent leader of the Awam Pakistan Party, were offered at his residence...
Petroleum prices likely to surge from Feb 16
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to raise the prices of petroleum products effective February 16, sources said, as authorities review updated pricing calculations. According to...
IMF urges Pakistan to shield Low-Income households in electricity tariff reforms
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in talks with Pakistani authorities over proposed changes to electricity tariffs, stressing that any revisions should avoid...
Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Sikh Activist in U.S.
NEW YORK: An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, admitted in federal court on Friday that he was involved in a failed plan to assassinate a Sikh...
President urges for integrating AI into health sector
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into medical education, digital health systems, telemedicine and data-driven research. He was...
By-Election schedule announced for NA-256 Khuzdar, polling Saet for April 5
QUETTA: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the by-election in NA-256 Khuzdar, which became vacant following the resignation of former National Assembly member...
SC announces Feb 18 hearing for Imran Khan’s six key cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed February 18 as the date for hearing six cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. Additionally,...
Adeeb Ahmed named interim CEO of K-Electric
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric. The decision was made during a meeting of the K-Electric...
Veteran politician Zaeem Qadri passes away
LAHORE: Family sources confirmed that Zaeem Qadri, a former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), experienced a heart attack and was receiving care at a...
Imran Khan reported vision issue in Jan, 2026: Fazal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry dismissed claims by former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he had been raising concerns about worsening eyesight...
Pakistan Navy’s KHAIBAR embarks on historic visit to Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship KHAIBAR, a newly commissioned and advanced vessel, embarked on its maiden voyage from Türkiye to Pakistan and made a port call...
Opposition alliance plans protest outside parliament today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition coalition will hold a sit-in outside Parliament House following Friday prayers on February 13. The decision was made during a meeting held...
Govt extends educational support for eligible students: Imran Shah
ISLAMABAD: Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, announced that over 75,000 students have benefited from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s Individual Financial Assistance...
T20 World Cup 2026: viral video raises hygiene concerns at Delhi Stadium
DELHI: Video allegedly filmed at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has gone viral, sparking debate and concern among cricket...
Saudi defense minister holds security talks with CDF in Riyadh
RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Defense Minister, convened with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at his Riyadh office on...
Sheikh Hasina denounces recent election in Bangladesh as a “Farce”
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the recent general elections held under an interim government, calling them a “farce.” From her current...