35 killed, dozens injured after gasoline tanker explosion in Nigeria
WEB DESK: At least 35 people were killed and 46 others injured after a gasoline-laden tanker crashed and exploded in Niger State, central Nigeria. The...
Pakistan Navy seizes $972 million drugs in arabian sea.
KARACHI: A Pakistan Navy vessel partaking in a Saudi-led multinational task force reportedly intercepted narcotics valued at approximately $972 million (Rs271 billion) in the North...
Asif Afridi breaks 92-year-old Test record
Pakistan’s spinner Asif Afridi has set a remarkable milestone by breaking a 92-year-old record. At the age of 38 years and 299 days, Afridi became...
Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani Marries Again at Age 92
ISLAMABAD: Renowned religious scholar and former Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, has married for the second time at...
Strong earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Other Cities
ISLAMABAD: Severe tremors of an earthquake have been felt across various cities, including the federal capital Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. Additionally, residents in Azad Kashmir’s...
South Africa crush Pakistan by 150 runs to take top spot in Women’s World Cup
WEB DESK: South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-affected Women’s World Cup match, with Marizanne Kapp’s all-round performance and Laura Wolvaardt’s 90...
Centre, KP clash over bulletproof police vehicles
WEB DESK: A disagreement has erupted between the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the federal authorities over the provision of bulletproof vehicles to police forces...
Gold rates remains unchanged in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan remained unchanged on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in line with the international market, according to All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa...
US dollar rate increased in Pakistan
KARACHI: The US Dollar (USD) maintained its upward trajectory against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the interbank market rate settling at 282.82 PKR per USD...
Court issues summons for Parvez Elahi in illegal recruitment case
LAHORE: In a significant development related to the allegations of unlawful recruitment practices within the Punjab Assembly, an anti-corruption court in Lahore has decided to...
Punjab Intensifies action against Saad Rizvi: 95 accounts frozen, 330 Mosques Seized
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari revealed that authorities have frozen 95 bank accounts and seized properties linked to Saad Rizvi, with additional undisclosed assets...
Gohar claims Mahmood Achakzai appointed as opposition leader on founder’s orders
RAWALPINDI: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar on Tuesday revealed that Mahmood Achakzai has been designated as the opposition leader based on directives from the party’s founder....
PML-N part away from AJK government
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formally announced its withdrawal from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government, stating that it will now serve...
Balochistan is Pakistan’s source of pride: Field Marshal
RAWALPINDI: During the 17th National Workshop on Balochistan held at GHQ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, engaged...
Spin storm in Dhaka, WI bowl full 50 overs of spin in historic feat.
WEB DESK: The West Indies made history in men’s One-Day International cricket by becoming the first team to bowl all 50 overs using only spin...
IMF rules out increasing Pakistan’s $1.4 billion climate resilience loan despite floods
KARACHI: An IMF official confirmed that the organization is not contemplating an increase in Pakistan’s $1.4 billion loan from the climate resilience fund, as the...
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy officially in Prison, marking 1st in France
WEB DESK: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered La Sante prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a five-year sentence for allegedly conspiring to...
NEPRA cuts K-Electric tariff by Rs. 7.60 per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced the tariff of K-Electric by Rs 7.60 per unit. NEPRA issued a decision on the...
Why Adnan became Ken Doll? The Influencer Tells an Amazing Story
WEB DESK: Social media influencer Adnan Zafar recently opened up about the story behind his journey to fame and how he transformed his identity into...
Mohsin Naqvi’s stern response to India: “Come and claim the Asia Cup trophy!”
WEB DESK: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has addressed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) request regarding the Asia Cup...
Non-bailable arrest warrant out for Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: District and Sessions Court took action on Tuesday by issuing arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in relation to...
SC introduces online public portal, designed to provide access to judicial information.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday introduced a Public Facilitation Portal designed to improve accessibility to justice and judicial information for citizens. This initiative was...
Trump Maintains Gaza Ceasefire Despite Israeli Strikes
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump asserted that the ceasefire in Gaza remains intact, even as Israel conducted strikes in the territory and both sides exchanged...
Talal Chaudhry criticizes KP CM over reversal of bulletproof vehicle support
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has condemned the decision by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister to return bulletproof vehicles supplied by...
Tragic road accidents in Nankana Sahib, Jahanian claim four lives, Injured 19
NANKANA SAHIB/JAHANIAN: On Sunday, a series of three tragic road accidents in Nankana Sahib and Jahanian resulted in four fatalities and left 19 people injured,...
CM Sohail Afridi unveils major development projects for tribal districts, provincial reforms
PESHAWAR: In his first provincial cabinet meeting, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s newly appointed Chief Minister Sohail Afridi approved several significant initiatives aimed at transforming the tribal districts...
Interior Minister briefs Bilawal Bhutto on security measures and Calls for united action
KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari at Bilawal House on Monday. During the discussion, the two...
PCB appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as Pakistan ODI Captain
ISLAMABAD: Shaheen Shah Afridi has been appointed as the captain of the Pakistan national one-day international (ODI) team. The left-arm pacer will lead Pakistan in...
Veteran Indian actor Govardhan Esrani passes away at 84
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian actor Govardhan Esrani, a legendary figure in Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 84. According to Indian media reports,...
President, PM extend heartfelt greetings to Hindu Community on Diwali
ISLAMABAD: The President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended greeting to the Hindu community in Pakistna on the occasion of Dewali...
Ashab Irfan of Pakistan wins vancouver men’s open 2025, secures maiden PSA title
VANCOUVER: Pakistani squash player Ashab Irfan, aged 21, has claimed his first PSA World Tour victory by winning the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025,...
ATC Islamabad issue non-bailable arrest warrants for PTI leaders
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Zartaj gul, and others. According to the detail,...
Massive decrease in Gold price
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.1400 per tola to Rs.444,900 According to the all Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of of...
Intensifying dispute as SC examines challenges to 26th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s eight-member constitutional panel resumed deliberations on Monday to review multiple petitions opposing the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which alters the judicial framework...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit Saudi Arabia Next Week
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is Scheduled to Visit Saudi Arabia next Week to Participate in the International Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference, aiming to...
Morocco secures its historic first victory in the U20 World Cup.
WEB DESK: Morocco claimed a historic victory over Argentina by securing a 2-0 triumph in the final of the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup held...
Ali Zafar received the ‘Cultural Icon Award’ in the United States.
WEB DESK: Ali Zafar is a versatile Pakistani artist known for his work as a singer-songwriter, actor, model, producer, screenwriter, and painter. He received the...
PM emphasizes the promotion of cottage and (SMEs) as a vital strategy for driving industrial growth.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed relevant authorities to promote the registration of cottage, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate their access...
Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
WEB DESK: New Delhi, India’s capital, was engulfed in a dense and toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16...
ECP issues schedule for by-elections in five constituencies
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released an updated schedule for by-elections in constituencies where voting was previously delayed due to flooding caused...
“May Allah bless Punjab with more resources so I can place them at your feet”, Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif affirmed on Monday that her government has not sought external assistance to address the catastrophic floods, ensuring the...
I hope this agreement paves the way for improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Khawaja Asif.
WEB DESK: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement aimed at curbing terrorism and fostering long-term peace...
Two prominent terrorists eliminated in coordinated operation by Police and CTD
PESHAWAR: Swabi Police, in coordination with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), conducted a joint intelligence-driven operation in the Manei Ajmeer mountain region of Swabi district,...
Zimbabwe’s ruling party backs plan to prolong Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030
WEB DESK: Zimbabwe’s governing party, ZANU-PF, has endorsed a proposal to amend the country’s constitution in order to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in...
Israel suspends humanitarian aid to Gaza as ceasefire faces first major test
TEL AVIV: Israel announced on Sunday that the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza has been suspended “until further notice”, as fighting flared in the...
Govt unveils wheat policy 2025–26 to safeguard farmers, strengthen food security
LAHORE: The federal government has given the green light to a comprehensive Wheat Policy 2025–26, designed to stabilise the grain market, ensure fair earnings for...
KP governor calls on Federal Interior Minister, discuss security situation in KP
LAHORE: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at his residence in Lahore on Sunday to discuss the overall...
PAF’s JF-17 squadron joins ‘Indus shield alpha’ Air Drills in Azerbaijan
WEB DESK: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent has landed in Azerbaijan to take part in the bilateral air exercise Indus Shield Alpha, marking another...
Pakistan, Afghanistan reach ceasefire after marathon talks in Doha
ISLAMABAD/DOHA: Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a breakthrough agreement for an immediate ceasefire after more than 13 hours of intensive negotiations in Doha, mediated by...
Sindh calls on federal government to set wheat support price
KARACHI: Sindh’s Agriculture Minister, Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, has urged the federal government to announce a support price for wheat, citing the mounting pressures faced...