Sanam Javed seeks khula from husband, Lahore court issues notice
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed Khan has approached a family court in Lahore seeking dissolution of her marriage with her husband, Atiq Riaz....
Pakistani astronaut set to become first foreigner aboard China’s space station
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to achieve a major milestone in space exploration as one of its astronauts will join China’s next crewed space mission, becoming...
KP cancels Rs8.92bn development tenders over alleged kickbacks, favouritism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has scrapped development tenders worth Rs8.92 billion covering 71 projects in Khyber district following allegations of political interference, favouritism and...
KP government lifts restrictions on fertiliser trade across province
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has lifted restrictions on the sale, purchase, storage, supply and transportation of fertilisers across the province, allowing commercial activities to...
Sindh govt declares Tharparkar calamity-hit district amid drought
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has decided to declare Tharparkar a calamity-hit district and ordered urgent measures to address the worsening drought situation...
Govt scraps LPG quota system, shifts to competitive auctions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to abolish the existing discretionary quota system for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), introducing a competitive auction mechanism aimed at...
Putin meets Iran’s security chief in Moscow to discuss Russian gas supplies
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow on Thursday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and...
Maryam Nawaz announces launch of Blind Dolphin Resort in Kot Addu
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the opening of the TDCP Blind Dolphin Resort near Taunsa Barrage in Kot Addu, offering visitors...
Armed Afghan suspect arrested during attempted infiltration into Pakistan
UPPER KURRAM: Law enforcement agencies have apprehended an armed Afghan national allegedly attempting to enter Pakistan illegally from Afghanistan, security sources said. The suspect, identified...
Pakistan reiterates commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. He expressed these views...
ECP sets December 31 deadline for lawmakers to declare assets
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instructed members of the Senate, National Assembly and all four provincial assemblies to submit their annual statements...
Gold prices plunge by Rs6,500 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in the domestic market on Friday, dropping by Rs6,500 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems...
Saudi Arabia pledges faster visa processing for Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of its cooperation in expediting visa processing for Pakistani workers and addressing issues they face while seeking employment in...
Pakistan, UK pledge stronger collaboration on counter-terrorism, cybercrime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to broaden cooperation in counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, immigration, coast guard operations and professional training, the Ministry...
11 killed, over 30 injured in road accidents in Abbottabad, Bhakkar
ABBOTTABAD/BHAKKAR: At least 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 others were injured in two separate road accidents in Abbottabad and Bhakkar. In...
Weekly inflation increases 0.29 percent
WEB DESK: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation increased by 0.29 percent during the week ended on November 05, 2026, for the combined consumption...
National CERT warns of rising AI-powered cyberattacks on banks, critical infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has cautioned financial institutions and operators of critical national infrastructure against an increasing threat of cyberattacks...
SECP issues notice to Maulana Fazl’s close associate
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Friday issued show cause notices to three Hajj operator companies linked to Mufti Ibrar, a close...
Senior NADRA official gunned down in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A senior official of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Peshawar on Friday. Deputy Assistant Director...
Aircraft grounded after bird strike during landing at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: A bird struck a private airline aircraft as it was landing at Karachi Airport, causing damage to the plane, according to airport sources. All...
Portugal Legend Ronaldo calls time on International Career
WEB DESK: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old said...
Iran reports fires on five tankers and a Tugboat near Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and army say five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in separate incidents around the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials...
Bilawal Bhutto briefed on University of Larkano’s funding, development needs
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has briefed PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the University of Larkano’s academic operations, finances, infrastructure and...
Gold jumps Rs9,600 per tola, silver also gains
KARACHI: Gold prices climbed in Pakistan on Thursday, with 24-karat gold rising Rs9,600 to Rs435,636 per tola, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association...
Russia announces scholarship support for International students
WEB DESK: Talented students admitted to Russian universities through the Open Doors International Olympiad may qualify for government scholarships, the Russian Embassy in Pakistan says....
Sindh extends province-wide weapons display ban to November 30
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended its restriction on the public display of firearms for another month, from November 1 through November 30, 2026. A...
Asim Munir reviews SSG training, readiness at Tarbela
TARBELA: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Special Services Group (SSG) headquarters on Thursday to...
Pakistan records ninth polio case of 2026 amid cross-border concerns
ISLAMABAD: A seven-month-old child in Khyber district has tested positive for polio, bringing Pakistan’s total to nine cases so far this year, health officials said....
Tarar calls on broadcasters to establish journalist welfare support
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar has asked the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to develop a support system for journalists. In a post on X,...
Cabinet approves Pakistan–Kuwait defence pact, new currency designs
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has ratified a defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait, signed in June 2023. The decision was made at a meeting...
Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn deposit, Aurangzeb tells Senate panel
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Saudi Arabia has rolled over a $3 billion deposit to Pakistan. He did not disclose how long the extension...
Punjab launches inquiry into alleged irregularities in Khanewal project
KHANEWAL: The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment has opened an inquiry into former Khanewal deputy commissioner Maleeha Rasheed over alleged financial misconduct linked to the Akbar Bazaar...
Former PTI lawmaker detained outside Rawalpindi court
RAWALPINDI: Police arrested former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPA Javed Kausar outside an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Kausar was at the court to attend a...
ECP sets February 7 for first phase of Punjab local elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled the first phase of local government elections in Punjab for February 7, approving the provincial government’s...
Smog blankets Lahore and cities across Punjab
LAHORE: Lahore and several other Punjab cities faced hazardous air pollution on Thursday as winter conditions set in. Lahore ranked among the world’s most polluted...
Oil extends losing streak as markets weigh prospects for Iran de-escalation
WEB DESK: Oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors considered whether Republicans’ losses in US congressional elections could make further...
Gold jumps Rs13,900 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan climbed sharply on Wednesday, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-karat gold rose...
Government cuts petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has lowered the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, the Petroleum Division said. Petrol is down by Rs5.45 per litre to Rs369.06,...
AJK Premier calls for calm in Rawalakot
MUZZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Syed Iftikhar Gillani has appealed to Rawalakot residents to preserve peace, saying his government is working to address...
PPP names seven members for electoral reforms committee
KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party has submitted seven nominees for a parliamentary committee tasked with considering electoral reforms, according to media. The names were sent...
Eight killed in Ghazni road collision
WEB DESK: Eight people, including a woman and four children, died after a cargo truck collided with a passenger car in Ghazni city, local police...
Trump says Iran war contributed to Democrats’ Midterm Victory
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran was one factor in Republicans’ defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, while continuing to...
Qureshi injured after fall in Kot Lakhpat jail
LAHORE: PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was injured after becoming dizzy and falling while walking inside his barrack at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail, his...
SSGC sets winter gas supply hours for homes
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced three daily gas supply windows for domestic consumers during winter, saying the schedule follows federal government directives...
Beloved German children’s author Janosch dies at 95
WEB DESK: German writer and illustrator Janosch, whose whimsical stories and characters became childhood favourites for generations, has died aged 95, his literary agent confirmed...
Karachi’s crumbling roads force shorter people’s bus route
KARACHI: Deteriorating roads in Karachi have led to a reduction in the route of the People’s Bus Service’s R-3 route, affecting commuters who travel between...
El-Sayed makes history with Michigan Senate win
MICHIGAN: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His...
Sindh schools to close on November 9 for Iqbal day
KARACHI: All public and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on Monday, November 9, to mark Allama Iqbal Day, the Sindh School Education...
Court directs Parvez Elahi to appear for indictment in Punjab Assembly recruitment case
LAHORE: An Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday postponed proceedings in the Punjab Assembly illegal recruitment case until November 18, 2026, directing former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry...
FCC lays down six principles for government recruitment, bars rejection based solely on FIR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has established six legal principles for government recruitment, ruling that candidates cannot be denied public-sector jobs merely because an...