Australia bans BLA, leaders over terrorism in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Australia has announced sanctions against the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its top officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs and...
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab rides electric bike, breaks traffic rules
KARACHI: Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, arrived at the Sindh Assembly riding an electric bike, during which he was seen violating traffic rules and...
Govt denies false reports of Pakistani deportations from UAE
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday dismissed claims of targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, describing them as “malicious propaganda” fuelled by...
Senate Approves ‘The Iqbal Academy (Amendment) Bill, 2026’
ISLAMABAD: The Senate today approved the passage of “The Iqbal Academy (Amendment) Bill, 2026,” marking a significant legislative development. In addition, six new bills were...
Major housing scam uncovered in Islamabad society
ISLAMABAD: An extensive investigation into the Islamabad Cooperative Housing Society (ICHS) scandal has uncovered what officials are calling one of the largest housing frauds in...
Pakistan’s weekly inflation surges past 15% amid rising fuel costs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a significant spike in weekly inflation, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) revealing a 15.16% increase year-on-year for the week ending May...
Hangu District: Security Forces repel large-scale militant attack
HANGU: Security forces in Hangu District successfully foiled a major terrorist assault involving more than 100 militants, police officials confirmed on Friday. According to authorities,...
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Bangladesh for two-day visit
DHAKA: Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Bangladesh on a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement...
Pakistan armed forces release documentary highlighting advanced warfare strength
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces have unveiled a special documentary presenting their modern combat capabilities and operational preparedness, commemorating one year of the Mark-e-Haq victory....
Nawaz Sharif to join PML-N campaign in Azad Jammu, Kashmir ahead of elections
WEB DESK: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has decided to actively participate in the party’s election campaign for the upcoming Azad Jammu and...
Russia opposes US-led anti-Iran resolution at UN Security Council
WEB DESK: Russia on Friday dismissed a United States-backed resolution targeting Iran at the United Nations Security Council, warning that the proposal could deepen instability...
Zardari, Shehbaz stress stronger support for vulnerable Groups
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the government’s resolve to continue supporting vulnerable segments of society and tackling humanitarian...
Gold price surges again in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the rate of per tola gold rising significantly in line with gains in...
Ceasefire under strain as US-Iran clash escalates in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran launches missiles and drones toward US destroyers in Gulf waters , Washington responds with strikes on Iranian military positions Donald Trump says ceasefire...
Trump commends Pakistan’s civil, military leadership once again
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump once again praised Pakistan’s leadership, calling the country “great” and commending its senior officials for their diplomatic approach. During a...
Petrol prices likely to drop in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to see a slight reduction in the upcoming review due to fluctuations in global crude oil markets and...
Pakistan welcomes any US-Iran agreement, sees hosting as an honor
ISLAMABAD: During the weekly briefing at the Foreign Office, spokesperson Tahir Andrabi conveyed that Pakistan would gladly accept any agreement reached between the United States...
US introduces UNSC draft resolution to ensure freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: The United States has proposed a draft resolution in the UN Security Council to secure and defend freedom of navigation in the Strait...
Salim Khan’s health update: stable after minor brain hemorrhage
WEB DESK: Salim Khan, the 90-year-old father of Salman Khan, was hospitalized on February 17 after his health suddenly declined. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital performed...
Pakistan will host Australia for three-match ODI series
LAHORE: Australia’s men’s cricket team will tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series starting May 30 in Rawalpindi and ending June 4 in Lahore, announced...