Sindh, Balochistan unveil people-centric budgets
WEB DESK: Today, the Sindh government introduced its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total allocation of 3,562 billion rupees. Chief Minister Syed...
Mirpur operation: Drone, Arms seized from JAAC leader’s residence
MIRPUR: Authorities carried out a targeted raid at the home of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) chief Mehran Arshad Khawaja in Dadyal tehsil, Mirpur district,...
Commemoration of Tariq Aziz’s sixth death anniversary
LAHORE: The sixth anniversary of the legendary radio and television host Tariq Aziz was marked on Wednesday. Born in Jalandhar on April 28, 1936, Tariq...
Massive cut in Petrol prices expected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The recent US-Iran peace agreement is anticipated to trigger a sharp decrease in petrol prices across Pakistan. While discussions are ongoing regarding the exact...
Police open fire on protesters attempting to reach Balochistan assembly, several detained
QUETTA: Police used live ammunition against protesters from the Balochistan Grand Alliance attempting to march toward the Balochistan Assembly, resulting in multiple arrests. The supporters...
PPP contacts PTI, MWM for formation of govt in Gilgit-Baltistan
KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has reached out to the leadership of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to form a government in...
Nawaz Sharif urges end to violence in AJK, calls for constructive dialogue to restore peace
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appealed to protestors in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to cease violence and emphasized the...
Sindh announces Rs108 billion Investment in Karachi’s urban transformation
KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated over Rs108 billion in its FY2026-27 budget for comprehensive development projects in Karachi, emphasizing transportation, water, sanitation, education, and...
Sindh budget 2026-27 unveiled with 816 development initiatives for Karachi
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah introduced the Sindh provincial budget for 2026-27 in the assembly on Wednesday, revealing a comprehensive plan featuring 816 development...
Iranian oil tankers leave US blockade area as peace negotiations near
DUBAI: Three Iranian oil tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude have departed the US blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping...
Leaked US-Iran deal suggests Strait of Hormuz reopening, sanctions relief
DUBAI: Iran is expected to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at ending...
Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon, several injured amid rising regional tensions
DUBAI: A series of Israeli drone strikes targeted multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving several people injured, according to Lebanon’s official National News...
Pakistan introduces simplified electricity bills with QR code feature
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan will soon receive bills in a redesigned format aimed at improving readability and making billing information easier to understand. The...
Sindh govt likely to announce 7% salary, 5% pension hike in budget 2026-27
KARACHI: The Sindh government is expected to propose a 7 per cent increase in salaries and a 5 per cent raise in pensions for public...
Karachi Maid detains for Allegedly Stealing 20 Tola Gold
KARACHI: Police have arrested a domestic worker accused of stealing 20 tolas of gold jewellery from a residence in Karachi, officials said on Wednesday. According...
Punjab unveils Rs5.903 trillion budget with 7% salary raise, 3.5% pension increase
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday presented a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, announcing a 7 percent increase in salaries for government...
Pakistan Railways targets Rs1 trillion revenue in 2026-27, privatizes five trains for record Rs10.75 billion
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has successfully privatized five passenger trains through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, fetching a remarkable Rs10.75 billion, The trains Awam Express, Millat...
CTD eliminates 5 militants in IBO near Attock
ATTOCK: Punjab Counter Terrorism Department have killed five indian back terrorist in Intelligence based operation near Attock today. As per detail, The militants, affiliated with...
Schedule for Bushra Bibi’s family meeting changes, says sources
RAWALPINDI: The planned meeting between Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI leader Imran Khan, and her family has been rescheduled. Initially, sources indicated that Bushra Bibi...
KP launches fast-track domicile system with digital integration
PESHAWAR: The KP government has introduced significant reforms to streamline domicile issuance by linking it with the Dastak mobile app and NADRA’s CRVS system. This...
Azad Kashmir police confirm stability in region
MUZAFFARABAD: In a recent press briefing, Azad Kashmir Police reported that the security situation remains under control following protests held from the 6th to the...
Pakistan supports US-Iran dialogue, warns of AJK instability
RAWALPINDI: On Monday, intelligence officials defended Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in fostering dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that Islamabad’s mediatory role aimed at...
President, PM commend CTD for effective anti-terror operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their appreciation to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for their successful crackdown on terrorists...
Tragic incident in Changa Manga: four children drown in pond
LAHORE: In a heartbreaking event, the bodies of four children were retrieved from a pond designated for animals in the forests of Changa Manga on...
PTI Serves Show-Cause Notice to Senator Zarqa over Kashmir Remarks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally issued a show-cause notice to Senator Zarqa Suharwardy following her recent comments on the Kashmir issue. According to a...
Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to expanding economic, strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation, with a renewed focus on promoting sustainable economic growth, institutional reforms and regional...
NA budget debate: Govt defends economic plan as opposition raises concerns
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly continued its debate on the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with treasury and opposition members presenting contrasting views on...
PPP cautions centre over GB govt formation as budget debate continues
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reiterated its warning to the federal government against interfering in the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan, cautioning...
Trump confident next phase of Iran peace deal will be easier as nuclear talks near
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that negotiations on the second phase of the Iran peace agreement will be less challenging, stressing that...
Forensic analysis of alleged drug kingpin anmol’s phone uncovers 100GB data, 75,000 images
KARACHI: Investigators probing the alleged drug trafficking network linked to Anmol alias Pinky have recovered more than 100GB of digital data from her mobile phone,...
Chakwal Tragedy: Injured father, son showing signs of recovery
RAWALPINDI: The father and brother of nine-year-old Hania, the Australian child who lost her life in a Crime Control Department (CCD) firing incident in Chakwal,...
Senate committee rejects proposed 18% GST on stationery products
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has voiced strong opposition to the proposed 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on stationery items, saying the...
Video surfaces showing banned JAAC members firing at security personnel
MUZAFFARABAD: A video allegedly depicting operatives of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) firing at security forces during recent unrest in Rawalakot has surfaced...
Annual Ghilaf-e-Kaaba replacement ceremony takes place at Masjid al-Haram
MAKKAH: The annual ceremony for replacing the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba (Kiswah) was held at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, marking one of the most significant religious traditions...
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California
CALIFORNIA: A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, according to international media reports. In...
Sindh govt announced scholarships for students
KARACHI: The Sindh government has sanctioned scholarships for 2,662 students from the province to support their higher education during the 2025-26 academic session. The decision...
Heatwave advisory issued for Karachi amid weather-related tragedies in KP
KARACHI: Over the past 24 hours, severe weather conditions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have resulted in at least seven deaths and 33 injuries due to...
IHC lifts three objections to KP govt’s petition for meeting with PTI leader
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed three out of four objections raised by the Registrar’s Office concerning a petition filed by the Khyber...
AJK assembly calls special session to address security, legislation, and regional concerns
MUZAFFARABAD: A special session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly has been convened for Tuesday in Muzaffarabad to deliberate on the current...
Anmol pinky narcotics case: Interim report reveals extensive network, financial trail, and online drug operations
KARACHI: An interim challan filed in the narcotics case against alleged drug dealer Anmol, also known as Pinky, has exposed a highly organized drug trafficking...
PCB unveils major reforms to central player contracts
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced comprehensive reforms to its central contract system for cricketers. Under the new framework, players will be classified...
Britain plans to prohibit social media use for under-16s
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media platforms for children under 16 and to introduce restrictions on gaming and livestreaming services....
Bangladeshi PM’s adviser denied entry into India, questioned at Airport
DELHI: Zahid Rahman, an adviser to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, was barred from entering India and was subjected to a two-and-a-half-hour interrogation at Delhi Airport....
Sindh to unveil FY 2026-27 budget on June 17
KARACHI: The Sindh government is set to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2026-27 on Wednesday, June 17, according to officials from the...
Islamic new year likely to commence on Wednesday, June 17
KARACHI The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has forecasted that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram-ul-Haram is unlikely to be...
Gold prices surge by over Rs10,000 per tola across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase across Pakistan on Monday, with the price of one tola rising by more than Rs10,000, according to the...
Pakistan to host US-Iran peace accord signing in Geneva on June 19
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that Pakistan will host the official signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the United States and...
Karachi reports 11th mpox case as Landhi resident tests positive
KARACHI: Health authorities have confirmed another mpox infection in Karachi, bringing the city’s total number of reported cases to 11. According to hospital officials, the...
Sindh CM opens Azeempura Flyover to improve Karachi traffic network
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly built Azeempura Flyover, a major infrastructure project designed to enhance connectivity and...
Karachi Port crosses 2,000 ship calls, marks busiest year in eight years
KARACHI: Karachi Port has recorded its highest level of ship traffic in nearly eight years, crossing the 2,000-vessel mark and highlighting a steady rise in...