PM Sharif, Gen Munir perform umrah during Saudi visit
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Defence Force General Asim Munir, performed Umrah in Makkah with their delegation. The delegation also included...
Mohsin Naqvi sets deadline for Islamabad safe city expansion
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed officials to finish the Islamabad Safe City Expansion Project by September 30th. During a visit to the Safe...
Gold prices continue to climb in Pakistan
KARACHI: On Friday, gold prices in Pakistan kept rising, mirroring the upward trend seen in the global bullion markets According to the All-Pakistan Gems and...
Goods transporters confirm nationwide strike set for August 8
KARACHI: Talks between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government over cancelling the scheduled nationwide strike on August 8 have collapsed....
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit
MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...
Rs23 million safe city CCTV project launched in Harnai
HARNAI: A Rs23 million Safe City surveillance project has been inaugurated in Harnai, marking a major step towards improving public safety and strengthening the district’s...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince hold key talks in Makkah
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Friday to discuss...
Two sanitation workers lose lives during sewer cleaning operation in Jhang
JHANG: Two sanitation workers employed by a private contractor engaged by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) died after falling into a sewer while carrying...
NEPRA eliminates approval process for solar systems up to 25 KW
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delegated the power to approve solar installations up to 25 kW directly to distribution companies. In...
India’s Modi embraces instagram to connect with youth after generation Z protests
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently turned to Instagram with casual, selfie-style videos in an effort to appeal to young voters, especially after...
Trump blasts defense secretary over ammunition shortage amid Iran tensions: US Media
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s frustration and concerns over possible military action against Iran have become more apparent publicly. According to reports from a US newspaper,...
Somali delegation meets with Pakistan Army Chief to discuss security collaboration
RAWALPINDI: A high-ranking delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia, headed by Defence Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, paid a visit to General Headquarters (GHQ)...
12 terrorists eliminated in IBOs in Washuk, Mastung, Balochistan: ISPR report
MASTUNG: Security forces successfully neutralized 12 terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan during targeted intelligence-based operations in the districts of Washuk and Mastung in Balochistan....
Third women’s T20: Pakistan clinches victory over Sri Lanka by 4 wickets
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured a four-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the concluding T20 match held in Dambulla today. Sri Lanka women’s...
Shuja Asad expresses gratitude as he bids farewell to his role in ‘Dr Bahu’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Shuja Asad has shared an emotional farewell message to his much-discussed character from the popular drama series ‘Dr Bahu,’ thanking fans...
Pakistan secures series-equalizing win over west Indies with 8-wicket victory
WEB DESK: Pakistan claimed an eight-wicket win over the West Indies on the final day of the second and concluding Test at Queen’s Park Oval...
Mir Raza Ali’s body to be exhumed on August 7 as investigation intensifies
KARACHI: Authorities will exhume the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali at 9:00am on August 7 as part of the ongoing probe into his death...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz emphasizes urgent completion all water filtration projects
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, reiterated that every resident has the fundamental right to access safe and clean drinking water. During a...
Pakistan expresses hope that Hormuz Pact will facilitate Iran-US talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed optimism that reaching an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz could pave the way for renewed negotiations between Iran and the...
Gold price surge by Rs11,300 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices posted a significant surge in Pakistan on Thursday, driven by a strong upswing in international bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan...
Petrol Price Raised by Rs4.45, Diesel Becomes Cheaper in Latest Fuel Price Revision
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised petroleum prices, increasing the price of petrol by Rs4.45 per litre while reducing the cost of high-speed diesel (HSD)...
Two women suspects die under mysterious circumstances in Lahore Police custody
LAHORE: Two women arrested on allegations of theft and fraud died in police custody under unexplained circumstances, prompting an official inquiry, police sources said on...
Govt extends NBP President Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s tenure by two weeks
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has granted a two-week extension to Rehmat Ali Hasnie as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Bank of...
PCB hands Hamza Nazar Two-Year suspension, Rs1 Million penalty over visa misrepresentation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from all domestic and international cricket for two years and imposed a Rs1...
PM Shehbaz, field marshal Asim to pay 3-day visit to Saudi Arabia from today: FO
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, will...
Passport fee system to be improved for greater user convenience
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have announced plans to enhance the cashless passport fee payment system, aiming to make it more user-friendly and accessible. The directives were issued...
Microsoft clarifies windows 11 background service not tracking users without consent
WEB DESK: Microsoft has addressed recent concerns regarding a background service in Windows 11, admitting that the current explanation of the feature is vague and...
Second Test: West Indies all out for 117, Pakistan continues chase of 75 runs
WEB DESK: On the fourth day of the second Test, West Indies were all out for 117 runs in their second innings against Pakistan, setting...
Sindh govt approves minimum wage hike, wheat import plan
KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has approved a 7.5% increase in the provincial minimum wage, alongside measures to...
Record Increase in gold prices across Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.10000 per tola to Rs.437,935 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, a significant rise has...
AJK Election Commission announces results of Phase-II elections: successful candidates declared
A.J.KASHMIR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced the list of successful candidates for the second phase of the elections....
Major six-vehicle crash on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal; video emerges
KARACHI: An accident involving six cars took place on Shahrah-e-Faisal Wednesday evening. The collision occurred near Ferozabad Cut on the city’s main thoroughfare, with vehicles...
NA committee reviews proposed WAPDA security force legislation
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Water Resources held a session on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Wapda Security Force bill, with Lt Gen....
Naqvi approves construction of two additional underpasses in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to build two new underpasses in Islamabad, with work on the Kashmir Chowk and Faisal Mosque underpasses...
SHC orders swift removal of Illegal wall chalking, posters across Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the immediate removal of illegal wall chalking, posters, banners and other unauthorized public advertisements throughout the province,...
Pakistan makes NOC mandatory for foreign Journalists’ travel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new rules requiring all foreign media personnel to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and...
‘Ghajini’ and ‘Lagaan’ Star Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after cancer battle
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his memorable performances in Ghajini, Lagaan, and B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, has passed away at the age...
India releases Water from Baglihar dam once again; Head Marala flood warning issued
SIALKOT: India has once more released water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, this time on Tuesday afternoon, marking the second such release...
Field Marshal Asim Munir inspects monsoon preparedness at NDMA headquarters
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) to review the country’s disaster readiness amid...
Viral AI-generated images Fantasize Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding in Pakistani traditional style
WEB DESK: Social media users are abuzz with a set of AI-crafted images depicting football icon Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his wedding in a vibrant Pakistani...
Youm-e-Istehsal to be marked tomorrow in solidarity with Kashmir
WEB DEDK: Tomorrow, Youm-e-Istehsal will be observed nationwide to show support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and to denounce India’s unlawful and unilateral...
Gold price decline by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs. 500 per tola in Pakistan to Rs. 427,936 As per All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association,...
Zille-Huma named Chairperson of ITNE for three-year term
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially appointed Zille-Huma as the Chairperson of the Implementation Tribunal for Newspaper Employees (ITNE) for a period of three years....
NAB achieves record Rs5.4 trillion recoveries in first half of 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) announced that during the second quarter of 2026, it recovered an impressive Rs2.45 trillion, boosting the total six-month recovery...
Hezbollah leader opens door to public meeting with Syrian authorities
NAIM QASSEM: Hezbollah’s deputy chief, announced on Tuesday that the group has no objections to holding a formal, public dialogue with Syria’s leadership when the...
Cashier, Jeweller arrested for Rs53 Million fake gold fraud in Bank scheme
FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended a cashier from Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited (PPCBL) and a jeweller in connection with an elaborate...
Balochistan introduces supplementary exams for class 8 students to support reforms
QUETTA: The Balochistan government announced on Tuesday a new policy to introduce supplementary examinations for Class 8 students, aiming to improve the education system and...
President, PM pay tribute to police martyrs, reaffirm support for their families
ISLAMABAD: Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed across Pakistan today to honour police officers and personnel who sacrificed their lives while performing their duties and...
Rabies victim tied to tree after family fails to get lifesaving treatment in Khairpur
KHAIRPUR: A young boy who was reportedly bitten by a dog has been tied to a tree by his family in a village near Thari...
Race for AJK Top office begins as PML-N shapes new government
A.J.KASHMIR: Following its election victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has begun internal consultations to form the next government,...