President Zardari meets Bahrain King to enhance bilateral relations
MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari held a high-level meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, focusing on expanding the partnership between the...
Punjab govt to implement body cameras for hospital staff
LAHORE: In response to increasing concerns over staff misconduct and patient care, the Punjab government has announced plans to equip non-doctor hospital personnel with body...
Iran confiscates hundreds of starlink satellite devices amid internet crackdown
WEB DESK: In a recent move, Iranian authorities have seized hundreds of Starlink satellite internet devices, escalating their efforts to control online access amid ongoing...
Pakistan engaged in strategic talks with multiple countries for JF-17 fighter Jet exports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is actively engaged in discussions with multiple nations regarding the potential export of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as per Defence Production Minister Raza...
National Paigham-e-Aman committee press briefing at Governor house KP: Unified Religious Rejection of Terrorism
PESHAWAR: The National Paigham-e-Aman Committee convened a press briefing at the Governor House in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, identifying the province as its primary focus due to...
KP govt allocate Rs.4 billion for Tirah displacement
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs.4 billion to assist residents temporarily displaced from Tirah Valley in the Khyber district, in preparation for an...
Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 25
WEB DESK: A train in northeastern Thailand derailed on Wednesday when a construction crane fell onto three carriages, killing 25 and injuring around 80, according...
Shaukat Siddiqui resigns as NIRC Chair over ‘Compensation’ Term, Explains at Supreme Court Bar Farewell
ISLAMABAD: Former Islamabad High Court Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui announced his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), stating he stepped...
Sindh cabinet sanctions Rs83 Billion for Karachi development projects
The Sindh Cabinet has granted approval for a funding of Rs83 billion dedicated to the development initiatives in Karachi. This resolution was passed during a...
During Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had full satellite intelligence on Indian military assets: Indian Army Chief
WEB DESK: Indian Army Chief General Uppinder Dvedi has revealed that, during Operation Sandoor, Pakistan had access to detailed satellite intelligence that pinpointed the locations...
Pakistan Army Eliminates Four Fitna al Hindustan Terrorists in Kalat Operation, Says ISPR
QUETTA: The Pakistan Army has successfully carried out an intelligence-driven operation in the Kalat district of Balochistan, resulting in the neutralization of four terrorists affiliated...
Bushra Bibi meets Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A scheduled meeting between PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, took place at Adiala Jail. Jail officials...
Government reinstates health card program for Islamabad, AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the resumption of the health card scheme for over 10 million residents in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),...
PM reiterates support for foreign Investors, tech collaborations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s ongoing dedication to fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment and strategic technological partnerships. He engaged with...
Alert: Punjab issues recall for several substandard medications
LAHORE: The Punjab Directorate of Drugs Control has issued an official warning to withdraw certain medicines from the market. Manufacturers have been instructed to recall...
U.S. launches new air defense coordination unit at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
DOHA: In a move to bolster regional security, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), in collaboration with allied nations, has inaugurated a new coordination facility...
Pakistan, UAE to collaborate on launching ‘Pre-Immigration clearance’ system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are set to formalize an agreement to introduce a “Pre-Immigration Clearance” system aimed at streamlining travel processes for...
Sindh declares Jan 17 as Shab-e-Meraj holiday for educational institutions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared January 17 a public holiday for both public and private schools across the province in observance of Shab-e-Meraj, according...
Pakistan seeks to unlock trillions in mineral wealth through strategic mining reforms
WEB DESK: The National Interest outlines Pakistan’s push to modernize its mining economy, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to convert its enormous, long-neglected mineral resources valued...
KDA moves to combat land grabbing in Surjani town, Karachi
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has formally requested the District West Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action against widespread land encroachments in Surjani Town’s...
Dollar rate stable in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of United State dollar is seen stable in Pakistan The US Dollar remains the benchmark currency for many in Pakistan. On January...
OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has sharply criticised Israel over its decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as...
China, Russia and Iran launches week-long joint naval drill off the coast of South Africa
WEB DESK: China, Russia and Iran have launched a week-long joint naval drill off the coast of South Africa, an exercise the host nation says...
Pakistan Navy vessels arrive in Muscat to strengthen Naval ties with Oman
MUSCAT: A Pakistan Navy flotilla, consisting of PNS Rah Naward, PNS Madadgar, and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel PMSS Kashmir, paid a goodwill visit to...
International fuel rates drop sharply, petrol, diesel cheaper
WEB DESK: Global fuel markets witnessed a significant downturn as both petrol and diesel prices declined substantially. The worldwide price of petrol slipped by $2.74...
PTI workers detained following scuffles near Bagh-e-Jinnah ahead of rally
KARACHI: Several activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were detained by police on Sunday after clashes broke out near Numaish Chowrangi, close to Bagh-e-Jinnah, ahead of...
PTI rally: Heavy police deployment in Karachi
KARACHI: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally is being held in Karachi today, with a heavy police presence deployed around Mazar-e-Quaid. One track of the road...
Eight killed, including newly married couple, in Islamabad gas explosion
ISLAMABAD: A tragic gas cylinder explosion during a wedding gathering in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector claimed the lives of at least eight people, including a newly...
Peshawar: Forensic Review of May 9 Videos Concluded
PESHAWAR: The Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory (PFSL) has finalized its forensic assessment of video footage linked to the May 9 incidents in Peshawar. The report...
Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and internationally recognised borders, strongly criticising Israel’s...
PTI relocates Karachi rally to Mazar-e-Quaid after delayed permit
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has changed the venue of its Karachi public gathering, deciding not to proceed with its planned rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah despite receiving...
PTI granted conditional approval for Karachi rally
KARACHI: The Sindh government has issued a conditional no-objection certificate (NOC) to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for organizing a public rally in Karachi. According to official...
Iraq eyes JF-17 Thunder, Super Mushshak Aircraft as Air Force ties with Pakistan deepen
ISLAMABAD: Iraq has shown strong interest in acquiring Pakistan-made JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high-level talks between the air force...
JUI-F leader Maulana Hafiz Sultan martyred in IED blast in Wana
WANA: A senior figure of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) and prominent religious scholar, Maulana Hafiz Sultan Muhammad, lost his life in a terrorist attack on Saturday...
Mushtaq Ahmad announces formation of Pakistan Rights Movement in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad has formally launched a new political party named the Pakistan Rights Movement during a ceremony held in the federal capital....
Irfan Hayat Bajwa wins Lahore Bar Association presidency
LAHORE: Irfan Hayat Bajwa, backed by Hamid Khan’s panel, has been elected president of the Lahore Bar Association after securing 3,559 votes in the elections...
Pakistan Navy Successfully Test-Fires LY-80 Surface-to-Air Missile
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy has reaffirmed its combat readiness and operational strength by conducting a wide-ranging naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea, highlighting its...
Punjab considers one-week extension in winter holidays
LAHORE: The Punjab government is weighing the option of extending winter vacations in schools as cold weather intensifies across the province. Punjab Education Minister Rana...
Pakistan issues travel warning for Iran amid worsening security conditions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a fresh travel advisory cautioning its citizens against travelling to Iran, urging them to postpone all non-essential visits due to growing...
Pakistan–US Counterterrorism Drill ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ Kicks Off
RAWALPINDI: The 13th joint counterterrorism exercise between Pakistan and the United States, titled Inspired Gambit 2026, began on Saturday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre...
11 Militants killed in KP Intelligence-Based Operations: ISPR
N.WAZIRISTAN: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 11 militants during separate intelligence-driven operations in the North Waziristan and Kurram districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media...
NASA astronauts to return early from ISS due to medical emergency
WEB DESK: Four NASA astronauts will be coming back from the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule following a medical concern involving one of...
Sindh govt grant permission PTI to hold rally in Karachi
KARACHI: The government of Sindh allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf to conduct public rally in Karachi on Sunday. According to detail, Sindh Govt allows PTI to hold...
Karachi: SSGCL announces 24-hour gas suspension for Industries on January 11
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) has issued a notice for a 24-hour gas shutdown for industrial customers in Karachi, scheduled to begin on...
Mohsin Naqvi affirms unwavering crackdown on illegal immigration networks
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting led by Mohsin Naqvi took place, with key officials including the Federal Secretary of Interior, Additional Secretary of Interior, DG FIA,...
Turkey nears agreement to join Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defense partnership
Ankara’s negotiations to become part of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) are progressing rapidly, with sources telling Bloomberg that a formal deal...
Govt launches FY 2026-27 budget planning: Ministry of Finance to lead tax policy development
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated the process for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, inviting input from the business community by January 30. In...
Balochistan cabinet unveils electric Bike scheme with 30% subsidy, flexible payment plans
QUETTA: The Balochistan Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, convened on Friday to approve several strategic projects aimed at enhancing the province’s economic,...
Police officer kill his wife in Karachi
KARACHI: A police officer allegedly shot his wife dead at home in Shadman Town. The suspect was identified as Tabassum Ahmed, assigned to the Special...
Pakistan-Sri Lanka second T20I cancelled due to rain
DAMBULLA: The second match of the three-game T20 International series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been called off because of heavy rainfall at Rangiri...