Umar Hayat denies confessing in court during Sana Yousaf murder case
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the high-profile Sana Yousaf murder trial, the primary suspect, Umar Hayat, has officially denied making any confession, asserting his...
PM highlights hydropower projects as a key development focus
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the government’s top development priorities include hydropower initiatives. During a meeting in Islamabad today, he stated that...
Pakistan builds oil reserves amid middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified measures to safeguard its fuel supply system in response to rising instability in the Middle East, with authorities securing petroleum reserves...
PSX extends losses as oil surge, IMF concerns weigh on investors
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market remained under heavy selling pressure on Monday as rising global oil prices, inflation fears, and concerns linked to the country’s IMF...
Hafiz Naeem moves constitutional court against fuel price hike
ISLAMABAD: Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Monday challenged the recent increase in petrol prices and fuel-related levies in the Constitutional Court, arguing that the measures...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increase on Monday, in line with an upward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. According...
Tribal elder among three killed in Wana IED explosion
WANA: At least three people, including prominent tribal leader Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed and four others injured in a roadside blast in South Waziristan’s...
Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear facility
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly denounced the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that assaults on nuclear...
Oil hits two-week peak as Iran conflict fuels supply fears
WEB DESK: Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly two weeks as hopes for a breakthrough in the Iran conflict...
Saad Edhi detained by Israeli Forces during Gaza aid voyage
WEB DESK: Saad Edhi, son of prominent humanitarian Faisal Edhi, was reportedly detained by Israeli forces while taking part in an international aid mission bound...
Iran responds to latest US peace offer amid ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Monday that it had replied to Washington’s latest peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while talks between the two...
Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Pakistan; Eid-ul-Adha will celebrate on May 27
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the Chairman of the Central Moon Sighting Committee, has officially confirmed the sighting of the new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah...
Saudi Arabia officially announced Dhul-Hijah Moon
RIYADH: The lunar crescent for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Based on reports from Gulf media outlets, the initial...
Section 144 enforced in Balochistan with face covering ban in public
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared the enforcement of Section 144 across the entire province for a duration of one month, implementing various restrictions to...
Police achieve new breakthrough in Anmol Pinky narcotics case
KARACHI: Law enforcement authorities have made a significant advancement in the investigation of the so-called “Cocaine Queen,” known as Anmol Pinky, Deputy Inspector General (DIG)...
Two women killed, three injured in vehicle accident in Upper Dir
UPPER DIR: A tragic accident in Upper Dir resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to three others when a Datsun four-wheel drive...
Centcom Commander praises Pakistan for Its role in counterterrorism Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has commended Pakistan for its ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, calling Islamabad a “vital partner” in the regional...
Over 10,000 new companies registered in Pakistan; foreign investment surges by 218%
ISLAMABAD: More than 10,000 new companies have been registered in Pakistan from February to April this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)...
Seven-day anti-polio campaign to launch in 79 districts starting tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: A dedicated week-long anti-polio vaccination initiative is set to kick off tomorrow across 79 targeted districts nationwide. The National Emergency Operations Centre has announced...
Babar Azam sets new record during second test against Bangladesh
WEB DESK: During the second Test match against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam achieved a historic milestone in...