Bihar Hijab Controversy: FIR Filed Against Nitish Kumar
WEB DESK: Two well-known Hyderabad-based activists, Khalida Parveen and Lubna Sarwath, have lodged police complaints against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following an incident in...
Islamabad High Court disqualifies Justice Tariq Jahangiri from judge Post
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the removal of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, ruling that his law degree was invalid at the time...
Pakistan refutes Reuters’ report alleging CDF’s US trip for Gaza deployment discussions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically dismissed a Reuters report suggesting that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is...
Goods transporters call off strike after successful negotiations with authorities
KARACHI: The nationwide strike by goods transporters has officially been called off following fruitful discussions with the government, Sources indicate that the Transporters Alliance has...
Four Senior NCCIA Officials Resign, Effective from November 20
LAHORE: In the wake of recent allegations involving YouTuber Ducky Bhai, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has accepted the resignations of four of...
Dar holds talks with Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, on Wednesday. ...
Elderly man drowns after falling into nullah in Karachi’s korangi area
KARACHI: An elderly man tragically lost his life after falling into a drainage nullah in the Zaman Town neighborhood of Korangi, authorities confirmed on Wednesday....
Maryam Nawaz reaffirme to provide affordable bread, flour to masses
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to provide affordable bread and flour to the masses of Pakistan specially across...
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches “Laptop Scheme 2025” to empower youth across KP
HARIPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025 during a ceremony at the University of Haripur on Wednesday, emphasizing...
Murtaza Wahab highlights the role of modern waste management in urban governance
KARACHI: A major milestone in advancing waste management infrastructure within Karachi’s largest industrial zone has been achieved through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Government-Transporters negotiations conclude successfully, strike expected to end soon
KARACHI: Key negotiations between the government and transportation stakeholders have reached a positive conclusion. According to a transport leader, the government demonstrated flexibility on several...
Pakistan, EU sign declaration to advance Karachi Sewage Project
KARACHI: Pakistan and the European Investment Bank have formalized their partnership to push forward the Karachi sewage water project through a new declaration. The agreement...
Over 50,000 Pakistanis deported for begging this year, NA committee told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights was briefed on Wednesday that more than 50,000 Pakistanis have been deported for...
KP govt removes experience requirement for civil judge appointment
PESHAWAR: In a significant development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the removal of the mandatory two-year legal experience criterion for the appointment of civil...
Pakistan extends airspace restriction for India till 23rd, Jan 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, continuing restrictions that have been in place since April last year amid...
PIA privatization enters final stages
KARACHI: The privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has entered its final phase. According to sources, officials from all four consortiums held a meeting...
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Karachi, Balochistan
QUETTA: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Karachi and Balochistan late Monday night, triggering widespread panic among residents. The...
Will OpenAI emerge as the next tech titan or follow Netscape’s path to obscurity?
WEB DESK: Three years after ChatGPT catapulted OpenAI into global prominence as the leader in artificial intelligence, the landscape has shifted. Competitors have narrowed the...
Balochistan plans to adopt hydroponics technology to revamp agriculture
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced plans to implement hydroponics farming methods as part of its efforts to modernize the province’s agricultural sector. ...
Explosion reported on railway line near Jacobabad. Shikarpur
SHIKARPUR: Authorities confirmed that a minor explosion took place on the railway track situated between Jacobabad and Shikarpur, close to the Humayun area. The incident...
JUI Chief announces political rally in Karachi on Dec 22
KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday announced that an important gathering of representatives from different schools of thought, along with leaders...
Sindh Police launch crackdown on unauthorized number plates to curb E-Challan evasion
KARACHI: The Sindh police have announced a targeted campaign to combat the use of illegal number plates, which are increasingly being used in Karachi to...
Punjab CM conduct draw for 720 affordable apartments for Industrial workers
LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has successfully organised a lottery for 720 newly constructed flats aimed at providing shelter to displaced industrial workers. Kicking off...
Under-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan secures semi-final spot with 70-run victory over UAE
DUBAI: Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asia Cup cricket competition by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 70 runs. In their...
Serial numbers of Indian Rafale jets shot down by Pakistan disclosed
WEB DESK: A report from a British defence journal has disclosed the serial numbers of four Indian Rafale fighter jets allegedly shot down by Pakistan...
13 Indian backed terrorists eliminated by forces in KP
PESHAWAR: Thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of khwarij,...
India beat Pakistan by 90 runs in U-19 Asia Cup
DUBAI: India’s Under-19 team outclassed Pakistan by 90 runs in the fifth match of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Cricket Academy. Set a...
Christian martyrs remembered as governor, Quetta corps commander attend ceremony
QUETTA: A Christmas commemorative event was organized in Quetta to honour the martyrs from the Christian community of Balochistan. The ceremony was attended by Governor...
PS-9 Shikarpur by-election: voting continues under tight security
SHIKARPUR: Voting is underway for the by-election in the PS-9 Garhi Yaseen constituency of Shikarpur, ARY News reported on Sunday. Polling started at 8:00 am...
Manhunt underway after deadly shooting at Brown University
WEB DESK: Authorities launched a massive search after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island left two students dead and nine others injured, officials...
China eyes solar panel manufacturing investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese delegation led by Group Chairman Wang Jianbin met with Minister for the Board of Investment (BoI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, to discuss...
Israel approves legal status for 19 West Bank settlements
WEB DESK: Israel’s parliament has passed a measure recognizing 19 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank as legal, a decision that prompted swift criticism...
Bus–Trailer crash on motorway claims life of hostess, injures 14
KHANEWAL: One woman lost her life and at least 14 others were injured after a passenger bus crashed into a trailer near the Makhdoom Pur...
Islamabad performs its first-ever robotic surgery successfully
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has achieved a major breakthrough in the medical field with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery. The landmark procedure was performed...
NJPMC pledges judicial reforms to rnhance capacity, speed up justice delivery
ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to overhauling judicial processes, with a focus on strengthening institutions, improving accountability, and...
Army dominates 35th national games as grand finale held in Karachi
KARACHI: The 35th National Games came to an impressive close in Karachi on Saturday, marked by a vibrant closing ceremony and an outstanding overall performance...
Pakistan army fully alert to internal, external threats: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army remains completely vigilant against both...
Wanted suspect Bilal Abbas killed in Police encounter in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A suspect described as a highly dangerous criminal was killed during what police termed an encounter with the Punjab Police’s Crime Control Department (CCD),...
PM Shehbaz warns of renewed terror threat linked to Afghanistan
ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday cautioned that militant activity is once again gaining momentum from Afghan territory, calling on the global community to...
Pakistan, seven other nations reaffirm the crucial role of UNRWA in protecting Palestinian refugees’ rights
WEB DESK: On Friday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE issued a joint statement emphasizing the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif urges dialogue, diplomacy to resolve conflicts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the importance of peaceful dispute resolution through constructive dialogue and diplomatic efforts. His remarks came during an international...
Viral Video: small plane crashes onto moving car on florida highway
WEB DESK: In a startling incident on a Florida highway, a small aircraft experienced engine failure and disastrously collided with a moving vehicle, capturing widespread...
Gilgit Baltistan set for Jan 24 elections: key date announced
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially approved the date for the upcoming Gilgit Baltistan elections, the elections for the Gilgit Baltistan Assembly are scheduled...
Bilawal extend his gratitude to CM Punjab for warm, hospitable reception during his recent visit to Lahore
KARACHI: Taking to X, he praised her “genuine hospitality and positive outlook,” Earlier, Maryam Nawaz had tweeted that Punjab considers Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s visit as...
Fuel prices expected to drop significantly from December 16, with Diesel leading the decline
ISLAMABAD: According to informed sources, Pakistan is likely to see a notable reduction in petroleum prices starting December 16, with potential cuts of up to...
Pakistan expected to unveil Mini-Budget to tackle fiscal gap, secure IMF support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to unveil a mini-budget before the upcoming national budget, likely introducing several new taxes on various goods to bridge the fiscal...
Pakistan grants Arts/Humanities matric students access to science streams at intermediate level
KARACHI: In a significant policy development, Pakistan’s educational authorities have approved a groundbreaking change allowing students who completed their Matriculation in Arts or Humanities to...
President Zardari approves schedule for Gilgit Baltistan election 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the schedule for the upcoming general elections in Gilgit Baltistan on Friday, as per an official notification. The announcement...
Pakistan is set to initiate local vaccine production
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Health has taken a significant step toward reducing Pakistan’s reliance on imported vaccines by initiating work on the country’s first local...
Gold prices in Paksitan rises by Rs10,700 per tola
KARACHI:Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant surge on Friday, with the per tola rate climbing by Rs10,700, as reported by the All Pakistan Gems...