Teenager Killed in Alleged Organ-Trafficking Plot
WEB DESK: Indian police are investigating the murder of 17-year-old Rehan, who was allegedly killed by a group that believed his testicles could be sold...
Israel warns Türkiye against ‘Dangerous Adventures’ in Syria
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of leading Türkiye toward “dangerous adventures” in Syria, following Israel’s recent strike...
Heavy rainfall causes flooding, disruptions in Rawalpindi, surrounding areas
ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi and the twin cities experienced intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding as drains overflowed and water entered residential areas, including several cantonment zones....
Pakistan Navy conducts strategic review of maritime security, readiness
KARACHI: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf led the Pakistan Navy’s Command and Staff Conference to assess current maritime threats and operational capabilities, focusing...
World humanoid robot championships return to beijing with over 2,000 robots
BEIJING: Beijing will host the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Championships this August, with organizers revealing that the event will see a fourfold...
Syrian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan for talks
ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Saad Hassan Al-Shaibani is scheduled to visit Pakistan from August 19 to 20, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and...
Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Syrian airbase
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan has issued a firm condemnation of the recent Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Syria’s Idlib, calling it...
Six dead in coastal highway crash near Ormara
ORMARA: A tragic accident on the N-10 Coastal Highway near Ormara claimed six lives, including two women and two children, when a Toyota Corolla collided...
India beat Pakistan 5-3 in hockey world cup, secure next-round Berth
WEB DESK: India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D clash at the Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, securing qualification for the next...
Turkish Media claims former Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos embraced Islam
ISTANBUL: Reports have emerged claiming that legendary Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos has embraced Islam, although the former Real Madrid star has not officially confirmed the...
Security forces conduct raid on drug lab in Pishin, seize massive drug cache
PISHIN: In a significant operation, security personnel targeted a clandestine drug production facility located in the Yaro area of Pishin district. During the raid, authorities...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell significantly on Wednesday, tracking a decline in international bullion rates amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty. According to the All Pakistan...
Australia opens new pathways for skilled Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD: New employment and permanent residency opportunities have been highlighted for skilled Pakistani workers seeking to build careers and settle in Australia. Australia continues to...
FIA arrests Chinese national, two officials over alleged immigration bribery network
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a Chinese national and two officials for their alleged involvement in a network facilitating immigration clearance and...
PM Shehbaz orders immediate talks with refineries for diesel price relief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi and hold urgent discussions with local oil refineries to...
Govt challenges SC order for Imran Khan’s transfer to shifa hospital
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court challenging its directive to transfer incarcerated PTI founder and former prime minister...
Information Minister mourns loss of PTV director’s sister
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of the sister of Pakistan Television’s Director of Current...
Dar commends french envoy’s contributions to Pakistan-France relations
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar lauded the efforts of outgoing French Ambassador Nicolas Galle in enhancing the partnership between Pakistan and...
Govt to make hepatitis C testing mandatory for CNIC, international travel
ISLAMABAD: The government announced that hepatitis C screening will soon be a compulsory requirement for obtaining a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and for international...
Adiala Jail awaiting official order for Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
RAWALPINDI: Authorities at Adiala Jail have not yet received a formal written directive regarding the proposed transfer of Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
Maryam Nawaz unveils dates for Basant 2027, promises a colorful Lahore celebration
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the schedule for next year’s Basant festival, promising to once again transform Lahore into a vibrant hub of...
Man dies after drowning in pond in Swat
SWAT: A man identified as Awais died after drowning in a deep pond in the Kishengrai area of Babuzai, Rescue 1122 officials said. According to...
Sindh launches facial recognition system to track staff attendance in schools
KARACHI: The Sindh government has rolled out a new facial recognition-based attendance system for teachers and staff in public schools, aiming to enhance attendance accuracy...
Supreme Court permits Imran Khan to speak with sons twice weekly
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has granted Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), permission to communicate with his sons via phone twice a week....
Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices for August 18. The government has raised the price of petrol by 5.77...
Karachi Bar calls for removal of investigation team in Mir Raza Ali case
KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association has raised concerns over the ongoing investigation into the death of businessman Mir Raza Ali and has called for a...
Noreen Niazi meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Noreen Niazi was allowed to meet with PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. Sources reported that the meeting took place in the conference...
Punjab to revamp primary curriculum with focus on practical learning
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government is working on a redesigned curriculum for students from Grades 1 to 5 aimed at replacing rote memorisation with concept-based, practical...
Lahore man shoots wife, three In-Laws before dying by suicide
LAHORE: A man allegedly killed his estranged wife and three members of her family before taking his own life in the Chohang area of Lahore...
ISPR dismisses India’s operation sindoor documentary as “Bollywood-Style” propaganda
RAWALPINDI, August 18: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has rejected India’s portrayal of Operation Sindoor as a military triumph, describing a recently released documentary as...
SC orders Imran Khan’s transfer to shifa international hospital for medical care
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed authorities to move incarcerated PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital...
Govt launches hepatitis screening initiative for Employees
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced the launch of a hepatitis screening campaign for all government employees in Islamabad, with the screening process scheduled to start...
Mayor Karachi inaugurates Khatam-e-Nabuwwat chowk in Saddar
KARACHI: Bureaucrat and Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has inaugurated Khatam-e-Nabuwwat Chowk in the Saddar area of Karachi. The inauguration of Khatam-e-Nabuwwat Chowk in Saddar...
Pervaiz Elahi pays condolence visit to PTI Chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan
WEB DESK: Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi visited the residence of PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday to extend his sympathies...
Extended rain, thundershower forecast across northern, central Pakistan, says PMD
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an outlook predicting prolonged periods of rainfall, wind, and thunderstorms across the northern and central regions from...
Punjab CM praises Sana Bahadur for securing international squash victory
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, extended heartfelt congratulations to Pakistani squash sensation Sana Bahadur for her recent triumph at the PSA...
Gold price hikes by Rs.2000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.2000 per tola to Rs.461,936. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of gold...
Could AI technology cause mass unemployment? insights from the AI trailblazer
WEB DESK: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic, with many raising concerns about its potential to eliminate jobs on a large scale. Experts...
Tragic motorway accident near Rawalpindi claims one life, injures 20
RAWALPINDI: A severe multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Lahore-Islamabad M2 Motorway close to Capital Smart City in Rawalpindi amidst heavy rainfall on Monday, resulting in...
Islamabad scam centre raid: 258 foreigners detained by FIA
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced on Monday that they have apprehended 258 foreigners, including 40 Chinese nationals, during a crackdown on an alleged...
DPM urges community participation in SAP-funded initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Meeting of the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Program (SAP) was convened, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. During the...
Balochistan govt publishes public notice for Ziarat tragedy investigation
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has issued a public notice regarding the formation of an inquiry commission to investigate the Ziarat incident. The notice states that...
Maharashtra warns Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over pan masala ads
MUMBAI: Maharashtra authorities have warned Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff to stop appearing in surrogate advertisements for Vimal, citing concerns...
President Zardari extends independence day greetings to Indonesian leadership
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed warm felicitations to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian government and its people on the country’s Independence Day....
RDA inflows reach $13.65 billion by July 2026
ISLAMABAD: Remittance inflows through Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account (RDA) programme increased to $13.647 billion by the end of July 2026, up from $13.365 billion recorded...
Alkhidmat women trust arranges collective wedding for 60 deserving brides
LAHORE: Alkhidmat Foundation Women Trust has organised a mass wedding ceremony for 60 deserving girls, providing the newlyweds with financial support and essential household items...
Kaghan man arrested for allegedly killing wife, staging death as mountain accident
MANSEHRA: Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his wife and attempting to conceal the crime by portraying her death as an accidental fall...
Oil prices rise as US-Iran talks falter, Hormuz traffic slows
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: Global oil prices moved higher on Monday as hopes for a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations weakened and shipping activity through the strategically vital...
Trump calls Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defence pact a “Bold and important first step”
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the recently signed defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing the trilateral pact as a “bold...
PML-N claims two-thirds majority in AJK after three-phase polls
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has claimed that his party has secured enough seats...