President Extends Greetings to North Korea on 78th Founding Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has sent his warm greetings to Kim Jong Un, the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the...
Gold price surge again in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of 24-karat gold rising by Rs800 per tola, reaching Rs462,936. This uptick marked a reversal from the previous two days of decline,...
Pakistan plans major overhaul of auto industry under 2026-31 policy
ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a sweeping restructuring of Pakistan’s automobile sector, with a new five-year policy aimed at boosting exports, increasing local production, encouraging...
Maria Wasti hails Pride of Performance nomination as career milestone
KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actress Maria Wasti has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Pakistan following her nomination for the prestigious Pride of Performance...
KP governor honours PIMS nurse for saving newborn during hospital fire
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has honoured PIMS nurse Razia Noreen for her bravery in rescuing a newborn during the recent fire at...
Govt moves to build political consensus on creation of new provinces
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a legal and parliamentary framework for debate on the creation of new provinces and administrative units, with the coming...
Brent crude tops $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten oil supplies
SINGAPORE: Brent crude prices climbed above the $100-a-barrel mark on Wednesday for the first time since July 24, as the intensifying conflict in the Middle...
Pakistan warns Houthi aggression against Saudi Arabia could activate Makkah defence pact
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said any aggression against Saudi Arabia could trigger the collective defence mechanism agreed upon by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and...
Sindh suspends seven health workers after five rabies deaths in three weeks
HYDERABAD: The Sindh Health Department has suspended seven healthcare workers and sought explanations from seven senior hospital officials following the deaths of five dog-bite victims...
11 militants killed, 2.9 tonnes of explosives seized in Balochistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 11 militants during separate intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Washuk districts of Balochistan, while a large cache of explosives was also...
Maryam orders district-level road maintenance squads across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the formation of Special Road Maintenance Squads at the district level to ensure better upkeep of...
Five Pakistani cities among world’s least climate-resilient urban centres
ISLAMABAD: Five major Pakistani cities have been ranked among the world’s 10 least resilient urban centres to climate risks, underscoring the country’s growing exposure to...
Balochistan Police opens Constable, Lady Constable recruitment in eight districts
QUETTA: Balochistan Police has invited applications for Constable and Lady Constable posts in eight districts of the province, offering eligible male and female candidates an...
PTI stands firm on September 27 protest call, says Gohar
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday ruled out any change in the party’s plan to hold a protest on September 27, saying...
Overseas Pakistanis in UAE can now access Punjab land records at diplomatic missions
DUBAI: Pakistan has introduced a new facility at its diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates enabling overseas Pakistanis to obtain Punjab land ownership records...
Man sentenced to life for killing brother in Shahdadkot
SHAHDADKOT: A local court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and fined him Rs1 million for murdering his brother following a dispute over a...
KU professor allegedly assaulted, detained at Karachi hotel after road-rage dispute
KARACHI: University of Karachi’s Chairman of the Department of Islamic Learning, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan Saqi, was allegedly assaulted and forcibly detained for several...
Zardari, Shehbaz commend Pakistan Navy’s bravery and preparedness
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the officers, sailors and civilian personnel of the Pakistan Navy on...
Pakistan Navy Day observed to honour heroes of 1965 war
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Day is being observed today to pay tribute to the sailors and officers who demonstrated exceptional courage during the 1965 war and...
Mir Raza case: Judicial commission orders notice to Sindh home minister
KARACHI: The judicial commission probing the death of businessman Mir Raza Ali on Tuesday ordered the issuance of a notice to Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan...
PM Shehbaz strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced the recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which reportedly injured several people....
FBISE to announce Class 11, 12 results on September 9
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially announced the date and time for the release of HSSC Part-I and Part-II...
SC upholds FBR employees’ right to headquarters allowance
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed appeals filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against a services tribunal ruling that had favoured employees...
Saudi Arabia vows decisive action after Houthi attacks injure 73
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on its territory, warning that it will take all necessary measures to protect...
Newborn allegedly missing after twin delivery at Quetta Civil Hospital
QUETTA: A family has raised serious concerns after claiming that one of two newborns allegedly went missing following the delivery of twins at Quetta Civil...
IHC to form larger bench over PTI’s planned Sept 27 Islamabad march
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided to constitute a larger bench to hear a petition seeking legal action against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI)...
Minor fire breaks out at Karachi mayor’s office in KMC building
KARACHI: A minor fire broke out at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on Tuesday after the outer unit of an air conditioner caught fire inside...
Asian games 2026 cricket schedule, timings revealed
WEB DESK: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the full schedule for the cricket competitions at the upcoming Asian Games 2026. All matches will...
Yash-starrer ‘Toxic’ faces massive OTT price drop after box office failure
WEB DESK: Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is reportedly facing another setback after its theatrical performance failed to meet expectations, with the film’s post-theatrical digital rights...
Former police surgeon Dr. Ayesha in custody on charges of promoting extremist group narratives
QUETTA: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta has remanded former police surgeon Dr. Ayesha Faiz to CTD custody for three days. Dr. Ayesha Faiz, who...
Leghari applauds NEPRA’s decision on open access to power grid
ISLAMABAD: Federal Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has praised NEPRA’s recent ruling on the Use of System Charge for open access users within...
Shalimar Express coach derailed near Bahawalpur, no casualties reported
LAHORE: A coach of the Shalimar Express traveling from Lahore to Karachi experienced a derailment between Bahawalpur and Sama Satta on Monday. Railway authorities confirmed...
KPK govt implements digital driving licence system
PESHAWAR: In a significant move toward digital governance, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have launched a new online platform allowing residents to access their driving...
11 nursing students detained during protest in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Police detained 11 nursing students during a protest in Peshawar after the demonstrators raised concerns over academic and hostel-related issues. The protesting students alleged...
Gold prices fall Rs2,400 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, with the price of one tola falling by Rs2,400 amid a downward trend in international bullion rates....
Pakpattan court acquits two health officials in case involving 20 child deaths
PAKPATTAN: A sessions court in Pakpattan on Monday acquitted former DHQ Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Adnan Ghaffar and former CEO Health Dr Sohail Asghar in...
PSX slides nearly 1,700 points as selling pressure grips market
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling below the 175,000-point mark as investors...
PAF unveils patriotic song to mark Air Force Day
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a new patriotic song to commemorate Air Force Day, celebrating the courage, dedication and sacrifices of its...
Pakistan observes Air Force Day to honour PAF heroes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Air Force Day today, paying tribute to the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel who defended the...
Oil prices climb as US-Iran strikes deepen fears of Middle East supply disruption
LONDON: Oil prices extended their upward movement on Monday as fresh US and Iranian strikes on vessels heightened concerns that military tensions could further disrupt...
CEC appointment process stalls as PM, opposition leader yet to hold talks
ISLAMABAD: The process for appointing a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) remains pending as Prime...
ATC grants police 20-day remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has granted police 20-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar in...
PM Shehbaz hails PAF’s courage, combat prowess and sacrifices on Air Force Day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its decades-long record of courage, professionalism and sacrifice, saying...
Three workers hospitalised as fire erupts at Karachi garments factory
KARACHI: A major fire broke out at a garments factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, sending thick smoke through the building and...
Pakistan rejects India’s claims over disputed Kashmir status
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected India’s latest assertions concerning the status of Jammu and Kashmir, describing them as unfounded and inconsistent with the territory’s internationally recognised...
‘Truly scared’: Fires overwhelm exhausted crews across Indonesian Borneo
SINTANG, Indonesia: Indonesian firefighters are struggling to contain a growing wave of fires across Borneo, working through the night with limited equipment as flames consume...
ISPR unveils patriotic song ‘Manzil Pakistan’ on Defence and Martyrs’ Day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new patriotic song, “Manzil Pakistan,” to mark Defence and Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices...
Pakistan denounces demolition of century-old mosque in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old mosque in Saharanpur, India, describing the action as part of a broader campaign against...
Karachi roads blocked as authorities move to restrict PTI rally
KARACHI: Several key roads in Karachi have been sealed with containers ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) public gathering at Shahrah-e-Quaideen, as authorities move...
Eight Muslim countries condemn Israeli calls for forced Palestinian displacement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly rejected statements by Israeli officials suggesting the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, warning that any...