Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP
ISLAMABAD: Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Munib Akhtar, was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday during a ceremony...
Iran-US technical negotiations continue in Switzerland as mediators push peace efforts
ZURICH: Technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to continue throughout the week at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort after an initial round of...
Sharjeel Memon rules out sindh CM change, rejects succession rumours
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has firmly rejected reports suggesting any change in the provincial leadership, dismissing speculation that he could replace Chief...
President Zardari mourns the loss of MPA Naeem Kharal
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his profound sadness and condolences following the passing of Naeem Kharal, a distinguished leader of the Pakistan Peoples...
PM Shehbaz Sharif calls US-Iran talks an opportunity for global peace
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran technical-level discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as a crucial chance to foster...
Today marks the 73rd birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
LARKANA: The nation is commemorating the 73rd birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister and a trailblazer in the Muslim...
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly’s inaugural session set for tomorrow
G.BALTISTAN: The newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly is scheduled to convene its first session on Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall in Gilgit, marking...
IPP backs PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan govt formation
GILGIT: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has expressed its support for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in establishing a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan, announced during a...
Online hajj registration for 2027 to commence tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that the online registration process for Hajj 2027 will begin on Monday, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel. The...
AJK JAAC core member denounces banned organization, urges youth to avoid violence
MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant development, Advocate Raja Amjad Ali Khan, a former member of the core committee of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Joint...
US,Iranian delegations convene with Pakistani mediators ahead of key Swiss negotiations
ZURICH: In Switzerland, diplomatic efforts are intensifying as US and Iranian representatives held preliminary meetings with Pakistani mediators ahead of the highly anticipated technical discussions....
Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran negotiations on ceasefire, regional stability
ZURICH: Diplomatic efforts are underway in Switzerland as delegations from the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan convene at the Burgenstock resort for critical talks...
PM Sharif arrives in Zurich, Switzerland for key diplomatic engagements
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief...
Government cuts petrol prices by Rs74 and diesel by Rs67 per litre
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the government announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, with petrol becoming Rs74 per litre cheaper and diesel seeing a cut of...
Fire breaks out at Islamabad’s Jinnah super market
ISLAMABAD: A major fire broke out in a commercial plaza at Jinnah Super Market on Friday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. According to...
Switzerland postpones US-Iran talks as ceasefire faces new challenges
Geneva: Switzerland has announced the postponement of planned face-to-face talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, which were intended to advance a recently...
KP budget 2026-27: Rs2.15 trillion planed, prioritises health, education and tourism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government presenting its budget today for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing a total outlay of more than Rs2.15 trillion with a...
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces major petrol price cut amid falling global oil rates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will unveil a significant reduction in petrol prices tonight, providing relief to consumers as international...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian hold first phone call after Islamabad peace accord
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in their inaugural telephone discussion on Thursday, lasting over half an hour, following the...
KP budget for upcoming fiscal year to be unveiled tomorrow
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for the next financial year will be presented in the provincial assembly tomorrow. The provincial budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the...
PTI founder seeks expedited hearing in medical transfer case
ISLAMABAD: A miscellaneous petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting an expedited hearing of a chamber appeal concerning objections raised by the Registrar’s...
Business visa facility between Pakistan, Iran restored at Taftan border
TAFTAN: Pakistani traders received a significant boost as the business visa services for travel to Iran resumed at the Taftan border crossing after nearly a...
Iran seeks to expand trade ties with Pakistan post US ceasefire
KARACHI: Following the recent ceasefire agreement with the United States, Iran is planning to significantly broaden its trade partnerships with Pakistan. In the last couple...
Shehbaz Sharif’s Switzerland trip called off, say sources
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to cancel his upcoming visit to Switzerland. Sources close to the government confirmed that the Prime Minister was...
Power supply to be maintained during Muharram, says Federal Minister Leghari; High alert declared for Ashura
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued directives to all electricity distribution companies to ensure an unbroken power supply nationwide throughout Muharram, with particular focus on...
Why leading TV brands still prefer infrared over bluetooth remote controls
WEB DESK: Despite the rise of high-speed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, infrared (IR) remote controls remain a popular choice among top consumer electronics manufacturers. This...
Petrol price likely to drop in Pakistan, says Pervaiz Malik
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has stated that the price of Petrol might be decreased, as the global oil prices begin to decline. As...
PPP, PML-N reach consensus to form coalition govt in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have finalized a deal to establish a coalition government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Nasheed Qamar, a...
Senate approves finance committee’s recommendations on finance bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has endorsed the recommendations put forward by its Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue concerning the Finance Bill 2026 and forwarded them...
Gold Prices fall in Pakistan after US-Iran ceasefire agreement boosts market confidence
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a notable decline on Thursday, June 18, 2026, mirroring losses in the international bullion market as geopolitical tensions in...
President Zardari terms Islamabad MoU a landmark achievement for regional peace
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran,...
Pakistani delegation reaches Switzerland for US-Iran MoU signing ceremony
GENEVA: A Pakistani delegation headed by Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch has arrived in Switzerland ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the...
National savings releases Rs200 prize bond draw results
KARACHI: National Savings has announced the winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw No. 106, conducted in Karachi on June 15, 2026, under the oversight...
ICC Reprimands Pakistan for Slow Over-Rate in Women’s T20 World Cup Opener
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Pakistan for a slow over-rate during their opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against...
IHC directs Jail officials to provide signed power of attorney for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered prison authorities to obtain and hand over signed powers of attorney for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder...
Trump commends Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran understanding
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Pakistan for its contribution to the diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Memorandum of...
Shehbaz Sharif signs landmark US–Iran peace memorandum as mediator
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday officially signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran in his role as...
US, Iran Presidents signed ceasefire deal as Trump warns against violations
PARIS: The United States and Iran have officially released the text of an interim ceasefire agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, marking...
Sindh, Balochistan unveil people-centric budgets
WEB DESK: Today, the Sindh government introduced its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total allocation of 3,562 billion rupees. Chief Minister Syed...
Mirpur operation: Drone, Arms seized from JAAC leader’s residence
MIRPUR: Authorities carried out a targeted raid at the home of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) chief Mehran Arshad Khawaja in Dadyal tehsil, Mirpur district,...
Commemoration of Tariq Aziz’s sixth death anniversary
LAHORE: The sixth anniversary of the legendary radio and television host Tariq Aziz was marked on Wednesday. Born in Jalandhar on April 28, 1936, Tariq...
Massive cut in Petrol prices expected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The recent US-Iran peace agreement is anticipated to trigger a sharp decrease in petrol prices across Pakistan. While discussions are ongoing regarding the exact...
Police open fire on protesters attempting to reach Balochistan assembly, several detained
QUETTA: Police used live ammunition against protesters from the Balochistan Grand Alliance attempting to march toward the Balochistan Assembly, resulting in multiple arrests. The supporters...
PPP contacts PTI, MWM for formation of govt in Gilgit-Baltistan
KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has reached out to the leadership of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to form a government in...
Nawaz Sharif urges end to violence in AJK, calls for constructive dialogue to restore peace
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appealed to protestors in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to cease violence and emphasized the...
Sindh announces Rs108 billion Investment in Karachi’s urban transformation
KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated over Rs108 billion in its FY2026-27 budget for comprehensive development projects in Karachi, emphasizing transportation, water, sanitation, education, and...
Sindh budget 2026-27 unveiled with 816 development initiatives for Karachi
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah introduced the Sindh provincial budget for 2026-27 in the assembly on Wednesday, revealing a comprehensive plan featuring 816 development...
Iranian oil tankers leave US blockade area as peace negotiations near
DUBAI: Three Iranian oil tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude have departed the US blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping...
Leaked US-Iran deal suggests Strait of Hormuz reopening, sanctions relief
DUBAI: Iran is expected to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at ending...
Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon, several injured amid rising regional tensions
DUBAI: A series of Israeli drone strikes targeted multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving several people injured, according to Lebanon’s official National News...