Naqvi says govt will adopt permanent strategy ahead of PTI Sept 27 march
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the government will adopt a long-term strategy to deal with repeated protests, as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for...
Grand Mosque muezzin Ibrahim Al Madani passed away in Makkah
MAKKAH: Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani, a muezzin at Islam’s holiest mosque, the Grand Mosque in Makkah, passed away in the early hours of Monday. Sheikh...
Pakistan moves towards competitive electricity market as first power auction launched
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a major step towards shifting its power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, with the Power Division...
Govt removes five-litre cap under PM fuel relief scheme
ISLAMABAD: The government has scrapped the five-litre-per-token restriction under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, while also widening eligibility for older motorcycles and making SMS...
SBP rejects reports of Rs10 banknote withdrawal
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that the Rs10 currency note is being withdrawn or that a...
Gold prices slip slightly in Pakistan and international markets
KARACHI: Gold prices edged lower in both the international and domestic markets on Saturday, following a modest decline in the global rate. In the international...
Jet fuel, kerosene and light diesel prices surge sharply
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in the prices of jet fuel, kerosene oil and light diesel oil, with rates rising by more...
14 iPhones found hidden under commode at Karachi airport
KARACHI: Customs authorities have recovered 14 newly imported iPhones allegedly concealed beneath a commode in a washroom at Jinnah International Airport, along with two bottles...
JI to launch Karachi march against petroleum levy on Sunday
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that his party will launch a protest march from Karachi on Sunday against the petroleum levy,...
Kabul signals willingness to continue dialogue with Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson
KABUL: The Afghan Taliban government has expressed its willingness to maintain dialogue and cooperation with Pakistan, with spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid saying Kabul hopes unresolved issues...
KP police told not to facilitate Islamabad-bound PTI rallies ahead of Sept 27 protest
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed has instructed police officials across the province to refrain from facilitating any rally, procession or march...
11 militants killed in Balochistan operations under Raddul Fitna 3: sources
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 11 militants in separate operations carried out across Balochistan as part of Operation Raddul Fitna 3, security sources said on...
NIPA-Hassan Square route blocked without prior warning
KARACHI: Motorists travelling from NIPA towards Hassan Square were left facing difficulties after the Karachi administration closed the route without issuing prior notice or installing...
Eight terrorists killed as Kohat Police Lines clearance operation concludes
KOHAT: Police and security forces have completed a lengthy clearance operation at Kohat Police Lines, killing all eight terrorists who attacked the complex following a...
CDA withdraws 2,999-kanal Bahria Town layout plan
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has withdrawn the approved layout plan for Bahria Town’s Phase III-E and IV housing scheme, covering 2,999 kanals, citing...
Islamabad march cannot secure Imran Khan’s release, says KP governor
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march towards Islamabad will not result in the release of party...
Rizwan’s phone reportedly taken after late-night meeting in England
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan was reportedly asked to hand over his mobile phone during a late-night meeting in England, with sources claiming that he...
Pakistan’s freelancer exports jump 44pc to $352m in July-August
KARACHI: Pakistan’s freelance sector recorded a strong start to the new fiscal year, with export receipts generated by freelancers reaching $352 million during July and...
PTI lawmakers stage donkey-cart protest outside Sindh Assembly over fuel prices
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers on Friday used donkey carts to reach the Sindh Assembly in a protest against the cost of petroleum products. PTI...
Maryam Nawaz opens three-day Pakistan International Auto Show in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 at the Lahore Expo Centre, bringing together local and...
Fuel subsidy scheme widened to cover 20-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has broadened the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, allowing motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi rickshaws up to 20 years old to benefit...
PCB sets out criteria for inaugural PSL Cricket Development Excellence Award
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the evaluation framework for the inaugural HBL PSL Cricket Development Excellence Award, with the winning franchise set...
Gold price rebounds sharply, rises Rs6,900 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices staged a strong recovery in Pakistan on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold climbing Rs6,900 per tola to Rs460,336. According to...
Karachi Port achieves record-high shipping connectivity
ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port’s connectivity with international liner shipping services has reached a record level, with its Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) climbing to 343.02...
Kohat Police Lines suicide attack leaves 16 martyred, including five cops
KOHAT: At least 16 people, including five police personnel, were martyred in a suicide attack near the Kohat Police Lines during Friday prayers, officials said....
Sheikhupura man allegedly kills father after money dispute
SHEIKHUPURA: A man allegedly shot and killed his father during a dispute over money in Sheikhupura, police said on Friday. The incident occurred in the...
Pakistan faces risk of petrol, diesel shortage as oil companies flag cash crunch
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could face a petrol and diesel supply crisis as the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has warned the government that a shortage of...
Surjani Town killings: Suspect kills in police encounter
KARACHI: Muhammad Humayun, the man police had identified as the prime suspect in the killing of a woman and her three children in Surjani Town,...
Heavy rain triggers flash floods in DG Khan tribal areas
DERA GHAZI KHAN: Torrential rain and thunderstorms have caused flash flooding across the tribal belt of Dera Ghazi Khan, disrupting transportation and damaging agricultural land....
PM orders free SMS registration for petrol subsidy program
ISLAMABAD: Following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the SMS registration process for the petrol subsidy scheme has now been made entirely free of charge....
ECP suggests reforms to guarantee timely local govt elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has put forward a set of proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Election Act 2017, aimed at...
Tragic Incident in Karachi: 11-year-old girl drowns in pool during school trip
KARACHI: A heartbreaking incident occurred yesterday when an 11-year-old girl lost her life while swimming in a pool near the Northern Bypass. According to rescue...
NCCIA Issues Extensive Questionnaire to Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan
WEB DESK: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a comprehensive six-page questionnaire to Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan, a court document revealed through...
Sindh approves Rs14.9 billion additional support for wheat farmers
KARACHI: The Sindh provincial government has sanctioned an extra subsidy of 14.9 billion rupees aimed at supporting wheat cultivators. Under this scheme, farmers owning up...
Goods Transporters call for immediate release of vehicles seized by Police ahead of protest
KARACHI: The goods transport industry has raised strong concerns over the detention of hundreds of vehicles by law enforcement agencies in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, just...
Pakistan Army, US drone company Powerus sign MoU with initial order
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army and US-based drone manufacturer Powerus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering unmanned aerial systems, with the agreement also involving...
Gold price falls Rs3,800 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold declined in the domestic market on Thursday, with the per-tola rate falling by Rs3,800, According to the All Pakistan Gems...
Pakistan weighs tougher social media rules over child safety, obscene content
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering tighter regulations for social media platforms in Pakistan amid concerns over child exploitation and the spread of obscene material...
Punjab Green Credit scheme offers up to Rs10,000 for plastic recycling
LAHORE: Citizens across Punjab can earn financial rewards for carrying out environmentally friendly activities under the provincial government’s Green Credit Programme, with plastic recycling among...
SC suspends Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha sentences in social media posts case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the prison sentences of lawyer and rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha,...
Maryam Nawaz deposits Rs27.19m for government aircraft used on London trip
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has deposited Rs27.194 million with the provincial government against expenses incurred for the official aircraft used during her recent...
Easypaisa proposes digital payment system for passport services
ISLAMABAD: Easypaisa has proposed a range of digital payment solutions aimed at making passport-related payments more convenient for applicants across Pakistan. A delegation from Easypaisa,...
Asim Iftikhar takes over as foreign secretary as Amna Baloch retires
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is set to take charge as Pakistan’s new foreign secretary as Ambassador Amna Baloch retires on Thursday after more than...
Pakistan moves up five places in Global Gender Gap Index
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has improved its position by five places in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2026, moving from 148th to 143rd...
Govt, petrol dealers resume talks over fuel relief package
ISLAMABAD: The government and representatives of petroleum dealers will hold fresh talks on Thursday to resolve differences over the payment mechanism for the Prime Minister’s...
Surjani Town killings: Suspect allegedly attempted sexual assault before attacking family
KARACHI: The man arrested over the deaths of a woman and her three children in Surjani Town allegedly attempted to sexually assault the woman before...
Vaccination confusion leaves Karachi travellers facing delays, extra costs
KARACHI: Confusion over newly announced vaccination requirements left hundreds of international travellers in Karachi facing long queues, delays and financial losses at the city’s designated...
Karachi: Firing incident near Airport Colony claims Shaheen Force Official, another officer wounded
KARACHI: A deadly shooting near the Airport Colony gate in Karachi resulted in the martyrdom of a Shaheen Force personnel and injuries to another officer....
Karachi: Gold,Cash Robbery in Sachal Dacoity, woman assaulted
KARACHI: A group of armed assailants carried out a daring dacoity in Karachi’s Sachal police station area, targeting a residence in KDA Scheme near Fariya...
Karachi: Honor killing attempt results in two fatalities
KARACHI: A violent incident in Orangi Town’s Mominabad area resulted in the deaths of two individuals, police reported. A man was shot and killed in...