SC declines plea seeking urgent hearing on Imran Khan hospital transfer case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has turned down a request by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for an early hearing...
The Hague tribunal upholds Indus Waters Treaty, rejects India’s suspension claim
THE HAGUE: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between Pakistan and India remains in force, delivering a...
Pakistan, Russia move to launch pilot container train to boost regional trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to move ahead with a pilot container freight train as part of efforts to expand rail-based trade, improve regional...
Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia to hold first Makkah defence pact committee meeting in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee formed under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, on...
Iran detains Bulk Carrier over alleged oil dumping in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have detained a bulk carrier accused of releasing oil and industrial waste into the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday....
Punjab plans AI-Powered scanner to detect multiple diseases in minutes
LAHORE: Punjab is set to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical screening after Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif gave in-principle approval for...
Fire breaks out at shoe factory near Mian Munshi Hospital in Lahore
LAHORE: A major fire erupted at a shoe manufacturing factory near Mian Munshi Hospital in Lahore on Monday, triggering a swift response from Rescue 1122...
CDA launches crackdown on fire safety violations in Islamabad, seals three buildings
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed three major government buildings in Islamabad’s Blue Area, rather than five, following a swift crackdown on severe...
New Pims chief vows reforms after deaths of 14 newborns
ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) Dr Muhammad Salman has pledged to introduce measures aimed at preventing a...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye set for first meeting under joint defence pact
ISTANBUL: Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will meet in Istanbul on Monday for the first committee session following the signing of a...
Seven dead as rival groups clash over longstanding feud in Dadu
DADU: At least seven people were killed in an armed confrontation between two rival groups over an old dispute in Dadu district on Sunday, police...
Islamabad Police roll out roadside mechanic service through 1915 helpline
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police have rolled out a new “Mechanic on Wheels” service to provide motorists with quick assistance in case of roadside vehicle breakdowns...
Pakistan face uphill battle as England set 389-run target at Lord’s
LONDON: Pakistan were left facing a daunting chase at Lord’s after England were dismissed for 208 in their second innings, setting the visitors a target...
Qaiser Sindhu, Farah Gogi named in Gujranwala housing society case
GUJRANWALA: Police have registered a forgery case against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Qaiser Iqbal Sindhu, Farhat Shahzadi, commonly known as Farah Gogi, her husband...
Shocking video emerges of woman’s dumbbell attack in Karachi’s Khayaban-e-Bukhari
KARACHI: A fresh video has emerged showing a woman allegedly attacking another woman with a dumbbell during a dispute in Karachi’s Defence area, prompting police...
Punjab assembly unites to condemn extended power outages
LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Assembly has passed a resolution condemning the ongoing and prolonged electricity load shedding across the region, with all members supporting the...
Hania Aamir faces backlash after sharing joyful dance video amid national mourning
KARACHI: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has come under heavy criticism on social media after posting a lively dance clip while the nation is mourning several...
Bill Gates reveals hidden concerns about AI industry’s dark secrets
WEB DESK: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has raised alarms over the artificial intelligence sector, revealing that industry insiders are much more apprehensive about AI’s rapid...
Punjab Police initiates probe to identify dishonest, corrupt SHOs
LAHORE: In line with directives from the Punjab Chief Minister, the Punjab Police have launched a comprehensive review of police officers serving as Station House...
Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms expected in KP, GB, and Punjab over the coming days
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several northern regions over the next week, starting from...
Nepal-Tibet border floods kill over 550, with thousands still missing
WEB DESK: The devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have claimed the lives of at least 552 people, according to authorities, with more than 1,400...
PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Iftikhar Gilani on becoming AJK Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Barrister Iftikhar Gilani following his election as the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and...
Iftikhar Gillani elected as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant development, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly has elected Iftikhar Gillani of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as the...
Two top Chinese Military Officials dismissed from Central Military Commission over corruption allegations
BEIJING: China has dismissed two of its highest-ranking military officials, Zhang Yuxia and Liu Jinli, from their positions within the Central Military Commission. The decision...
PCB files protest with UK broadcaster over Imran Khan’s sons’ interview: Sources
LONDON: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports over an interview conducted with the sons of imprisoned former...
KP govt unveils incentive program for women, students, addresses political concerns
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced a new initiative aimed at empowering women and students, introducing a merit-based electric bike scheme...
Sindh schools adopt digital attendance system, parents to get absence notifications
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has rolled out a new digital attendance and monitoring platform across 3,481 government schools, marking a significant step towards transforming...
Pakistan, Kuwait deepen defence ties through new protocol agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have signed the “Protocol Agreement 2026” aimed at further expanding defence cooperation and strengthening institutional ties between the two countries, sources...
Oil set for weekly loss as Iran tensions fail to lift prices
LONDON: Oil prices slipped on Friday and were headed for their first weekly decline in three weeks as markets weighed ongoing tensions between the United...
Mir Raza Murder Probe: Judicial commission calls MLO, Police Officials, ambulance drivers
KARACHI: A judicial commission probing the alleged murder of businessman Mir Raza Ali has launched proceedings, summoning police officials, a medico-legal officer and ambulance drivers...
Health Minister pledges strict action over PIMS fire as Parliament orders special probe
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict action against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of...
28th defense review committee concludes two-day meeting in Quetta
QUETTA: The 28th session of the Defense Review Committee has successfully concluded after two days of deliberations in Quetta, focusing on enhancing regional security, accelerating...
Pakistan, Kuwait forge new defense pact to Broaden military ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have formalized a new strategic agreement aimed at deepening their military cooperation, focusing on areas such as training, capacity development, and...
Judicial Panel Summons Family of Mir Raza Ali and Lawyer Jibran Nasir
KARACHI: The judicial investigation team tasked with probing the death of young entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali has officially begun its inquiry, issuing notices to key...
Sindh govt mandates 10 fire safety measures for private schools following PIMS fire tragedy
KARACHI: In response to the tragic fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that resulted in the loss of 14 newborn lives, the Sindh...
President, PM condole loss of lives in Nepal floods
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have jointly expressed their condolences over the tragic floods and mudslides in northern Nepal...
Balochistan offers rewards for Information on nine female terrorists
QUETTA: The Balochistan provincial administration has put a price on the heads of nine female militants associated with Fitna al Hindustan, offering monetary incentives for...
Kuwaiti defense leaders visit Pakistan to strengthen military ties
RAWALPINDI: A distinguished Kuwaiti delegation, headed by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah and including Lieutenant General Khalid Darj Saad Al-Shriaan, Chief of...
Tragic incident: Nine-year-old Madrasa student dies after alleged abuse in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A disturbing case has emerged from Rawalpindi where a nine-year-old student at a madrasa reportedly died following brutal treatment by his teacher in Kallar...
Two pilots killed as training plane crashes in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur
KANPUR: Two pilots were killed on Thursday after a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a field near the Ganges River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, officials...
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Türkiye and others express solidarity with Pakistan after PIMS tragedy
ISLAMABAD: A wave of international condolences has reached Pakistan following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad that claimed...
King Charles to welcome Pakistan test squad at clarence house
LONDON: King Charles is set to meet Pakistan’s men’s Test cricket team at Clarence House, nearly two decades after his previous encounter with the national...
FO rejects claims CDF Munir visited Iran as Trump’s Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected reports claiming that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran...
Iran’s Pezeshkian set to meet Putin on sidelines of Kyrgyzstan SCO summit
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit...
Data darbar donation scam uncovered as probe launched into record tampering
LAHORE: A fresh case of alleged embezzlement involving donations collected at Data Darbar has surfaced, with a forensic examination reportedly finding evidence of tampering with...
Gold prices drop Rs3,500 Per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan’s local market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold declining by Rs3,500 per tola to settle at...
Passenger, Goods trains derail in separate incidents in Jhelum, Liaquatpur
JHELUM/LIAQUATPUR: A passenger train and a goods train derailed in two separate incidents in Jhelum and Liaquatpur on Thursday, though no casualties or injuries were...
Meta agrees to $16.68 billion settlement over children’s social media safety concerns
WEB DESK: Meta Platforms has reached a settlement agreement, agreeing to pay up to $16.68 billion to resolve multiple lawsuits alleging that the company intentionally...
Celebrities call for justice over Pims fire, labeling It ‘Criminal Negligence’
ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, prominent public figures and entertainers have united in demanding accountability...
German Envoy meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss regional dynamics
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the German Ambassador to Pakistan, accompanied by a delegation, paid a courtesy call on Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F),...