CM Maryam Nawaz sets completion Timeline for model villages initiative
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for urgency in the implementation of the Model Villages Project, directing officials to set a firm...
PM Shehbaz greenlights advanced digital ecosystem for FBR to broaden Tax Netorders Inclusion of International experts to develop holistic framework
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the go-ahead for the establishment of an advanced digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), aimed...
DG ISPR holds Insightful session with GCU Lahore students on operation bunyan Un Marsoos
LAHORE: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, conducted an engaging interactive session with students at Government College University (GCU)...
Courthouse Attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan Leaves Five Dead, Several Injured
WEB DESK: An armed assault on a courthouse in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province resulted in the deaths of at least five people and left 13...
Five Independent Senators from KP officially join PTI, boosting Party’s Senate Tally to 21
ISLAMABAD: Five of the six senators elected as independents with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) support from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have formally aligned themselves with the party,...
Road accident in KSA claims 7 lives
BUNER: Seven Pakistani Umrah pilgrims dead in horrific accident in Saudi Arabia. According to the detail, the victims including four children, who lost their lives...
Pakistan open to cooperation with India on counterterrorism: Ishaq Dar
WASHINGTON: During a policy address at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed Islamabad’s willingness to collaborate with India in...
Tourists Safely Evacuated After Landslide Blocks Saiful Muluk Lake Route
PESHAWAR: A major landslide, triggered by a sudden cloudburst, stranded over 60 jeeps carrying tourists on the road to Saiful Muluk Lake near Naran, Khyber...
Safar moon not sighted in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that the crescent moon for Safar was not sighted, hence the 1st of Safar-ul-Muzaffar would be observed on Sunday....
Firing incident in New Mexico University claim One dead, One injured
NEW MEXICO: Firing in New Mexico University, resulting atleast one dead and one injured The university issued a statement indicating that the shooting took place...
CM Punjab announced phase 2 of internship program
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Internship Program, providing a major boost to both youth...
Iran, European nations engage in “candid” nuclear negotiations as UN sanctions threaten
TEHRAN: Iran’s deputy foreign minister reaffirms the country’s core principles and notes that ongoing discussions will continue. Iran announced it will persist with nuclear negotiations...
Dollar rate declines against Pak rupee
KARACHI : The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) showcased a notable appreciation against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank market. The currency closed at PKR 283.45 per...
LHC orders Punjab govt to implement law on wheat price fixation
LAHORE: Lahore High Court has issued a verdict on a petition challenging the non-setting of wheat prices. The court has directed the Punjab government to...
US secretary of State lauds Pakistan’s role in world piece
WASHINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Both the...
Air Karachi is preparing to incorporate Chinese-made passenger aircraft into its domestic service fleet.
KARACHI: Hanif Gauhar announced that Chinese aircraft are approximately half the cost of comparable Airbus and Boeing models, which could lead to a significant reduction...
Gold price further decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: The gold price in Pakistan decreased again in the country for Rs.2300 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
JI Balochistan Kicks start long march heading to Islamabad in leadership of Molana Hidayat Ur Rehman
Quetta: The Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Balochistan has Kicked started a long march from Quetta’s Hockey round about in the leadership of its Balochistan Chief and MPA...
TikTok Content Creator Sumeera Rajput Found Dead at Her Ghotki Home
GHOTKI: TikTok star Sumeera Rajput was discovered dead at her residence in the Bago Wah area, police confirmed on Friday. District Police Officer Anwar Shaikh...
President Zardari meets Saudi Ambassador, discuss trade, economy and culture
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed al-Malki at Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed various matters specially focus on trade, economy and culture....
Sindh govt ends parking fees completely on Karachi roads, notification issued
Karachi: Sindh government on Friday issued official notification regarding ending parking fees completely in 25 towns of Karachi. From now on parking will be free...
Pakistan condemns Israeli move to assert sovereignty over WB
Islamabad: Pakistan has unequivocally condemned the Israeli parliament’s unlawful attempt to assert sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat...
Former Chief Justice of Bangladesh arrested in murder case
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Ex Chief Justice, ABM Khairul Hague has been taken into custody in connection with a murder case Police arrested the former Chief Justice...
Pakistan has enormous opportunities for international partnership in health sector: Mustafa Kamal
Beijing: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that Pakistan has enormous opportunities for international partnership in the health sector having a population of...
DG ISPR declares Pakistan victory against India in operation Bunyan Marsoos as collective success of Nation
Lahore: Director General (DG) Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has declared Pakistan victory against India in the operation Bunyan Marsoos...
Govt to continue providing support in matter of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has assured that the government would continue to provide all possible legal and diplomatic support in the matter of...
We wanted to bring improvement in judicial system: CJ Yahya Afridi
Islamabad: Chief Justice (CJ) Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) Justice Yahya Afridi on Friday said that they wanted to bring betterment in the judicial system...
PCB announces T-20, ODI squads for WI tour starting from end of this month
Lahore: The PCB has announced 15 members squad for T-20 and 16 members squad for ODI. Muhammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha have been retained...
DPM arrives in Washington DC to meet his US counterpart
Washington: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Washington DC where he is scheduled to meet his US counterpart, Secretary of State, Marco...
SCO Media, Think Tank Summit begins in Zhengzhou, China
Beijing: Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place on Friday in Zhengzhou (capital of Henan Province of China). The summit underlines...
EU Ambassador pays farewell call on PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the GSP Plus scheme, which was proved mutually beneficial for both Pakistan and...
Nine people dies as floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain continue to wreak havoc in Gilgit Baltistan
Skardu: At least nine people have died as floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain continue to wreak havoc on Gilgit Baltistan, officials said on...
France will recognise Palestinian state: President Emmanuel Macron
PARIS: France will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. “True to its historic commitment...
Eight newly elected KP senators take oath in senate session
ISLAMABAD: In a formal session of the Senate, eight newly elected members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) officially sworn in as Senators under the leadership of...
SC bans denial of dowry, maintenance on grounds of Infertility, imposes heavy fine
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that denying a woman dowry or maintenance solely due to infertility is illegal and unconstitutional. The court...
Pakistan edges out Bangladesh to Claim Consolation Victory in Final T20I
DHAKA: Pakistan secured a commanding 74-run win over Bangladesh in the third and concluding T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on...
Legendary WWE superstar Hulk Hogan passes away at 71
WEB DESK: The legendary wrestler, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was transported via ambulance but has since been confirmed dead at age 71....
Two security personnel, including army officer, Martyred in Mastung Anti-Terror Operation
RAWALPINDI: An army major and a soldier lost their lives during a military operation in Mastung district of Baluchistan, announced the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
FESCO launches “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” initiative in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has introduced the innovative “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” program, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of “Digital Pakistan” to...
PTI leader Raja Basharat detained in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police detained PTI leader Raja Basharat on Thursday, Basharat had appeared at an election tribunal to participate in a hearing for NA-55 but...
ECP announces successful candidates for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa senate seats
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially announced the winners of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senate elections held on July 21, notifying a total...
Gold price significant decline in the country
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.5900 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellry Traders Association, the price of gold per...
Decision regarding Asia Cup to be announced soon: Mohsin Naqvi
Dhaka: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said that the decision regarding the Asia Cup will be announced soon. Talking to media...
Greater dialogue need of the hour to solve the country’s problems: Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman
Lahore: The Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has said that a greater dialogue is a need of the hour to solve the country’s...
Negative trend prevails at PSX today as market closes after losing 561 points
Karachi: Negative trend prevailed at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday on 4th day of business week as the benchmark Karachi 100 Index closed at...
Bangladesh opt for field in 3rd and last T-20 against Pakistan
Dhaka: Bangladesh have decided to field first after winning the toss in the last match of the three match series against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla stadium...
Russian passenger plane crashes in country’s far east, all 50 on board dies
Moscow: A Russian passenger plane with 50 people on board has crashed in the country’s far east, leaving no survivors, according to preliminary information, local...
Urdu writer Qudrat Ullah Shahab being remembered on his death anniversary
Web Desk : The 39th death anniversary of eminent Urdu writer and civil servant Qudrat Ullah Shahab is being observed today. Qudrat Ullah Shahab was...
Contempt of court notices issued to PM, Cabinet in Dr Aafia Siddiqui case halted
Islamabad: The contempt of court notice issued to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal cabinet members in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case has been temporarily...
PM appreciates World Bank’s support for Pakistan’s legitimate position on India’s illegal actions over Indus Waters Treaty
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to upholding international law, achieving prosperity and maintaining regional peace. Talking to World Bank’s Regional Vice...