Coding now required in schools under new senate bill
ISLAMABAD: The Senate, the Upper House of Parliament, has approved the Free and Compulsory Education Amendment Bill 2026, introducing significant reforms to the national curriculum,...
President Zardari honours armed forces with military awards
ISLAMABAD: The list of recipients also included Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat (Shaheed), Sepoy Soban Majeed Baloch (Shaheed), and Sepoy Israr Muhammad (Shaheed), who were...
Govt moves to restart direct flights between Pakistan, US
ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that Pakistan is actively pursuing the early resumption of direct air links with the United States, highlighting what he...
Donald Trump leaves Beijing with praise for Xi but few major gains
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile trip to Beijing after days of warm diplomacy with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the summit...
Suspect arrested for harassing woman in Karachi
KARACHI: Police have taken a man into custody in connection with the harassment of a woman in Karachi’s Korangi neighborhood. Officials said the incident took...
Long-awaited Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway project set to launch this year
HYDERABAD: Pakistan’s Senate was informed on Friday that construction work on the long-awaited Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway is expected to begin later this year. During the Senate’s...
President, PM appreciated security forces for successful operation in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif have praised the security forces following a successful counter-terrorism operation in the Nosham area of Barkhan District. In...
Shahid Afridi faces criticism over remarks on parenting, mobile phone use
WEB DESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing his views on parenting, children’s upbringing, and the growing...
Shaza Fatima Khawaja says IT exports expected to surpass $4.5 billion this fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed that Pakistan’s information technology exports are projected to exceed $4.5 billion during the current fiscal year, reflecting steady growth...
Qatar reaffirms continued LNG support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater held talks in Islamabad to review bilateral energy cooperation and discuss measures...
ECP publishes final candidate list for Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elections
GILGIT: The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued the final roster of candidates contesting the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, with 403 individuals officially entering the...
Xi Jinping highlights trade progress in talks with Donald Trump, warns over Taiwan Issue
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said discussions with US President Donald Trump had produced encouraging developments on trade during the opening of a high-profile two-day...
DG ISPR engages students in discussion on national security at Islamabad University
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry conducted an interactive session with students and faculty members at Shifa...
KDA reclaims more than 25 acres in anti-encroachment operation
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in Surjani Town, recovering over 25 acres of government land after demolishing illegal structures...
Intense heatwave continues across Sindh as temperatures near 45°C
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted severe hot weather across several cities of Sindh, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 45°C on...
Anmol “Pinky” allegedly burned hands with acid to erase evidence before arrest
KARACHI: Police investigators have alleged that Anmol “Pinky” intentionally burned her hands with acid shortly before her arrest in an effort to eliminate possible forensic...
IMF-backed plan: Pakistan to scrap Rs140 billion gas subsidy by 2027
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it plans to phase out the Rs 140 billion gas cross-subsidy by...
President awards Sitara-e-Shuja’at to Liaqat Shaheed for bravery
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Sitara-e-Shuja’at for Liaqat Shaheed in recognition of his exceptional courage and sacrifice, on the recommendation of Prime...
Noman Ali makes history as oldest cricketer to reach 100 test wickets
MIRPUR: Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has carved his name into cricket history by becoming the oldest player to reach 100 wickets in Test cricket,...
Khawaja Asif issues stern warning to Kabul over terror attacks on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned Afghanistan that continued cross-border militancy could lead to strong retaliatory action, as tensions between Islamabad and Kabul...