Bangladesh rules out playing T20 world cup matches in India
DHAKA: Bangladesh has decided not to play its T20 World Cup matches in India, following the release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman by his Indian Premier...
Govt pledges protection of rights, dignity of visually impaired: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the government’s resolve to ensure respect, protection, and meaningful inclusion of people...
KP Govt to provide low-cost electricity to industries: CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi announced that the provincial government will provide affordable electricity to industrial units through its own power generation projects. ...
Four police officers martyred in separate attacks in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
BANNU: At least four police personnel were martyred in two separate shooting incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, officials confirmed on Sunday. ...
Dar meets Chinese minister, reviews CPEC progress, regional situation
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Liu Haisheng, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of...
Charsadda roof collapse kills six, injures five
CHARSADDA: At least six people lost their lives and five others sustained injuries after the roof of a house caved in late Saturday night in...
Wall Street Journal report on Narendra Modi, India’s Hindutva Identity
WASHINGTON: A detailed report published by The Wall Street Journal has raised serious concerns about the state of democracy, secularism, and minority rights in India...
Punjab CM calls for specialized training of doctors in intravascular procedures
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the relevant authorities to acquire state-of-the-art equipment required for intravascular surgery and related cardiac procedures. The directive...
Three Pakistan Army Personnel martyred in avalanche at Burzil Pass
RAWALPINDI: Three members of the Pakistan Army, including a young captain, lost their lives after an avalanche hit Burzil Pass, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...
IGP Sindh urges improve public image of law enforcement
KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho has outlined his priorities for transforming police culture, stressing the need to improve the public image...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
Punjab govt abolished free nursing education in public sector
LAHORE: The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in public-sector colleges by introducing a new policy issued by the provincial Health Department. Under the...
KSA to convene talks on Yemen’s southern issue
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to host an inclusive conference focused on Yemen’s southern question, responding to an appeal from Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President...
Pakistan dismisses Jaishankar’s comments, reaffirms commitment to Indus waters treaty rights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly dismissed what it described as reckless remarks by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, emphasizing that it will take all appropriate...
Pakistan–US cooperation focused on promoting global peace: Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, stated on Friday that Pakistan has consistently contributed to international peace and security, emphasizing...
Ishaq Dar departs for Beijing for Pak–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has left for Beijing to jointly lead the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue,...
PAF successfully tests indigenous taimoor weapon system
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out a successful flight test of the locally developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a significant step forward...
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore: Press Briefing
MUZAFFARABAD: The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore hold a press talk and apprised overall the situation of the Kashmir....
Pakistan to showcase mineral potential at Riyadh Forum
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has met Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation,...
Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for ODI, test series
ISLAMABAD: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has unveiled the schedule for Pakistan’s upcoming cricket tour. Pakistan’s cricket team is set to visit Bangladesh in March 2026...
Sindh implements unified examination framework across all boards
KARACHI: All examination boards in Sindh are set to adopt a single, standardized assessment system, as the Sindh Education Department announced on Friday. This marks...
DPM offer condolences over the demise of Khaleda Zia
DHAKA: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visits Bangladesh HC, offers condolences over demise of Khaleda Zia Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar visited Bangladesh High Commission in...
Gaza faces severe cold, lack of basic services; Child Dies
WEB DESK: Gaza is experiencing extreme cold, leaving residents without access to many basic necessities. A young girl reportedly lost her life due to the...
NADRA to launch mobile registration campaign in UK from Tomorrow
LONDON: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the launch of a mobile registration campaign in multiple cities across the United Kingdom, starting...
First supermoon of 2026 to appear tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The first supermoon of the New Year 2026 will be visible tomorrow (Saturday). According to a spokesperson for SUPARCO, the supermoon is traditionally known...
Starlink to lower satellite orbits in 2026 to Improve space safety
WEB DESK: Starlink plans to adjust the altitude of its satellite fleet in 2026 by moving spacecraft currently operating at about 550 kilometers above Earth...
Karachi: teenage girl fatally wounded during police operation in Landhi
KARACHI: A 17-year-old girl lost her life after being hit by a stray bullet during an alleged police encounter with suspected robbers in Karachi’s Landhi...
PM approves 14-member caretaker cabinet for GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a 14-member caretaker cabinet for Gilgit-Baltistan, with the appointments finalized in coordination with the caretaker...
Naqvi praises sindh rangers’ role in Karachi’s improved security
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Sindh Rangers for their key role in restoring peace and stability in Karachi, as well as...
Pakistan sees sharp surge in terrorist violence in 2025: PIPS Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a significant escalation in terrorist violence during 2025, with attacks increasing by 34 percent, according to the latest Pakistan Security Report 2025...
ECP Issues show-cause notice to KP CM’s aide over false allegations on election forms
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has served a show-cause notice to Shafi Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and...
Ambreen Jan appointed as PEMRA chairperson
ISLAMABAD: Ambreen Jan, former Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...
Govt announces to expand scope of Islamabad safe city project on modern lines
ISLAMABAD: Federal interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has decided to expand the scope of Islamabad Safe City Project on modern lines. According to the detail, It...
Maryam Nawaz inaugurates upgraded wagah border complex
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially unveiled the newly renovated and expanded area at Wagah Border. The inauguration ceremony, which saw the participation of...
NADRA offers certain CNIC-related services through e-Sahulat centers.
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving public access to its services through selected e-Sahulat franchises....
IHC schedules hearing for Imran Khan’s petition to freeze twitter account
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing on January 21 to consider a petition seeking the closure of Imran Khan’s Twitter account. The...
Bloomberg affirms notable decline in Inflation, enhanced policy stability in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Bloomberg, the prominent American economic publication, has confirmed significant progress in reducing inflation and strengthening Pakistan’s economic policy framework. In its latest report...
PML-N candidate Wins uncontested victory in PP-289 by-election
D.G.KHAN: The by-election for the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-289 in Dera Ghazi Khan was concluded without any voting taking place, as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz...
Pakistan railways freight revenue surges to Rs17 Billion in first half of FY
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways’ freight division has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of the fiscal year, generating over Rs17 billion in revenue. Railways...
PTI files disqualification motion against senator Abro over defection
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially submitted a plea for the disqualification of Senator Saifullah Abro before Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The charge...
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif extends New Year wishes to the nation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan, the overseas Pakistani community,...
CJ Yahya Afridi promises continued judicial reforms in 2026
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to protecting fundamental rights, maintaining the rule of law, and delivering...
Switzerland: Estimated 40 fatalities in fire at Crans-Montana Ski Resort during new year celebrations
GENEVA: At least 40 individuals are believed to have lost their lives, with roughly 100 others injured, following a devastating fire at a bustling bar...
Internet connectivity disrupted across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is experiencing widespread internet outages due to a disruption with one of the country’s upstream service providers. According to an official statement from...
Protests in Iran Turn violent, leading to the death of a paramilitary member
TEHRAN: The ongoing protests in Iran have taken a violent turn, resulting in the death of a security personnel. According to official Iranian media reports,...
Tragic crime in AJK: mother, accomplice detained for acid attack on three children
BHIMBER: In a shocking and tragic development, the remains of three children suspected to have been murdered with acid were discovered in the Bhimber district...
NADRA to launch facial recognition-based verification certificates starting January 20
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) announced on Wednesday that it will begin issuing biometric verification certificates based on facial recognition at all...
Pakistan welcomes new year with over Rs10 per liter reduction in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a significant decrease in fuel prices across the country, providing relief to consumers as the New Year begins. Effective...
Karachi roads including sea view to stay open on new year’s eve, police assure
KARACHI: Sindh’s Home Minister has instructed authorities to enforce strict action against lawbreakers without bias, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace during the festivities. Karachi’s...
NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq meets with Bangladesh’s Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus
DHAKA: The Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and offered his condolences on the sad demise of...