Cleric, Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza freed from Adiala Jail following bail approval
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has authorized the release of religious scholar and engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza after approving his bail in a...
Sindh IG orders stringent action against vehicles lacking number plates, licences
KARACHI: The Sindh police have been directed to initiate a firm crackdown on vehicles operating without proper registration plates or valid driving licenses across the...
USD to PKR exchange rate today in Pakistan
KARACHI: The exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continues to be a vital indicator for investors, traders, and consumers...
Google executive reassures web publishers, advertisers amid AI search expansion
WEB DESK: Robby Stein, Vice President of Google Search, addressed concerns that the company’s integration of AI into search could negatively impact web publishers and...
ISPR Chief challenges Imran Khan’s sons to join the fight against extremism
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmad Shareef Choudhury, the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), issued a bold call to Imran Khan’s children, urging them to enlist...
ICC fines Fakhar Zaman for code of conduct violation
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman for a breach of the Code of Conduct. During the...
No attempts to create a rift between the state and its people will be tolerated; DGISPR
ISLAMABAD: The Director General (DG) commenced his press conference by congratulating the nation on the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience another significant increase
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable rise in both global and Pakistani markets on Friday, breaking a three-day downtrend. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
India’s IndiGo cancels 500 flights as planning failures trigger operational breakdown
WEB DESK: India’s leading airline has halted all departures from New Delhi and canceled hundreds of flights nationwide after acknowledging a failure to manage updated...
Ahsan Khan receives prestigious honour at British Parliament
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan has been honored with a prestigious award at the British Parliament. The accolade was presented by British Member...
Audio leak case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with...
ICC Player of the Month nominees for November revealed, Pakistani player in the list
WEB DESK: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is one of three exceptional players shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. Nawaz showcased remarkable...
Ministry of Defence formally appoints Asim Munir as first Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the Ministry of Defence officially announced Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), following President Asif Ali...
PM Shehbaz Sharif extends congratulations to Field Marshal Asim Munir on appointment as Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has formally congratulated Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on his historic appointment as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces....
Highlights from the first session of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC)
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the 11th NFC was chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Mohammed Aurangzeb at the Finance Division. The meeting marked the...
Balochistan Governor meets on NA Speaker in Islamabad
QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad. According to detail, Matters related to ongoing...
Abid Sher Ali to contest senate seat left by Irfan Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to nominate senior politician and former Minister of State Abid Sher Ali for the upcoming by-election to...
PTA announces temporary downtime for device registration system
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a notice regarding the upcoming scheduled maintenance of its Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS). The...
Field Marshal Asim Munir appoints as First-Ever Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, the federal government announced on Thursday the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces...
Punjab announces winter holidays for schools
LAHORE: The Punjab government has officially declared winter vacations for all educational institutions in the province, according to a notification issued on Thursday. The Education...
President approves appointment of CDF
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has granted approval for the appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had sent the summary...
LHC to hear challenges 27th constitutional amendment in tomorrow’s session
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) is scheduled to hear a series of petitions contesting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with a significant session planned for...
PM’s adviser anticipates ruling in Faiz Hamid’s case this month
RAWALPINDI: Faiz Hamid, who is currently under court martial for alleged involvement in political activities and abuse of power, gained prominence while heading the counter-intelligence...
PM submits proposal for Field Marshal’s dual role as CDF to President’s Office
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of...
Pakistan Railways delegates school management to private sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has initiated the outsourcing of its educational institutions to foster improvements in the quality of education. A formal signing ceremony for...
Sindh govt extend ban on rickshaws to multiple Karachi roads
KARACHI: The authorities in Karachi extended a ban on the operation of two seater and four seater rickshaws, adding six major roads of the cit...
Social media influencer Pyari Maryam passes away.
WEB DESK: Pyari Maryam, a beloved influencer cherished by millions for her gentle demeanor and captivating content, has tragically passed away. The heartbreaking news was...
Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion deposit support to Pakistan for another year
KARACHI: In a move to bolster Pakistan’s economic stability, Saudi Arabia has approved the rollover of its $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of...
PDMA KP issues alert about rains, snowfall
ISLAMABAD: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a weather warning about an expected spell of rain and snowfall starting...
Massive Fire erupts at factory in Karachi Export Processing Zone
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at a garment factory in the city’s Export Processing Zone on Thursday, triggering an emergency response from Rescue 1122....
Pakistani film Ghost School garners recognition at the Red Sea Film Festival
WEB DESK: Pakistani film Ghost School has earned the honor of being officially selected for screening at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025. This...
Renowned scholar Mufti Muneeb admitted to ICU after dengue diagnosis
KARACHI: Prominent Islamic scholar and former chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, has been moved to intensive care after being diagnosed with dengue...
Anoushka Shankar Blasts Air India For Breaking Her Sitar
WEB DESK: Indian sitarist Anoushka Shankar publicly slammed Air India after she found her sitar damaged post-flight. In a recent Instagram post, Anoushka Shankar shared...
NFC session concludes with a decision to establish working groups
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the National Finance Commission (NFC) concluded on Thursday with a decision to establish six to seven working groups aimed at...
Pakistan asks Britain to hand over Shehbaz Akbar, Adil Raja
ISLAMABAD: A significant meeting took place in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The discussions focused on Pakistan-UK...
Punjab forms steering committee to end child labour
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has authorized the establishment of a steering committee aimed at eradicating child labour across the province. A formal notification...
Gold prices in Pakistan decline for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trajectory for the third consecutive session on Thursday after witnessing a sharp increase earlier this week. The...
Mitchell Starc breaks Legendary Wasim Akram’s All-Time Test Record
WEB DESK: Mitchell Starc, a legend in Australian cricket, has surpassed Wasim Akram’s record for the most wickets by a left-arm pacer on Day 1...
Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: Fresh rainfall forecasts for Thursday, December 4, have sparked concerns over further devastation in flood-stricken Indonesia and Sri Lanka, following earlier deluges that...
Pakistan plans to enhance trade with Kyrgyzstan, setting a target of $200 million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening trade relations with Kyrgyzstan, setting an ambitious goal to increase the bilateral trade volume from the...
Pakistan denies link to Afghan terror suspect arrested in US
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office clarified on Thursday that a man charged in the United States with illegal firearm possession and carrying a notebook outlining attack...
Saudi royal land forces commander meets Field Marshal to discuss bilateral defense strengthening
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Fahd bin Saud Al-Juhani, the Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, held a meeting with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir...
Pakistan, Afghanistan’s talks in KSA conclude without major developments, ceasefire endorsed
RIYADH: The recent diplomatic talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held in Saudi Arabia, have ended without any substantial breakthroughs, citing officials from both nations, that...
Pakistan offers support to flood-Hit Indonesia: PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to providing comprehensive aid and humanitarian support to Indonesia in the wake of devastating floods. He...
PHC rules against Gandapur’s petition challenging PTI members’ independent status
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) dismissed a petition filed by former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, which sought to contest the classification...
Clashes erupt in Karachi during anti-encroachment operations targeting illegal constructions
KARACHI: An operations by Karachi’s Anti-Encroachment Department faced violent resistance across multiple areas of the city, leading to disruptions, injuries, and property damage. Unidentified individuals...
China’s budget-friendly hypersonic missile sparks global defense Industry buzz
BEIJING: Last week, Chinese aerospace firm Ling Kang Tian Sheng revealed a groundbreaking hypersonic glide missile with a range of 1,300 kilometers. The missile, designated...
Pakistan, Bahrain commit to strengthening defense cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Bahrain have reiterated their commitment to strengthen their military collaboration. The reaffirmation was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Chief of Army...
Bilawal inaugurates new dialysis, lithotripsy facilities at SIUT Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari officially launched the new dialysis and lithotripsy centers at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT)...
CM Murad Ali Shah suspends senior officials following child’s fatal fall into open Manhole
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken swift action by suspending senior officials after the tragic death of a young child who fell...