Kamal meets US acting envoy to discuss bilateral cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal...
Donald Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as ‘An Exceptional and Inspiring
THE HAGUE: U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him “an exceptional human being and an inspiring personality” during a...
Legendary singer Michael Jackson remembered on his death anniversary
Hollywood: Renowned American singer Michael Jackson was being remembered on his 16th death anniversary today (Wednesday). Known as the undisputed “King of Pop”, Jackson revolutionised...
Trump says ‘great progress being made on Gaza’
Hague: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed that “great progress” was being made to bring an end to the conflict between Israel...
Governor Sindh challenges SHC verdict regarding acting governor in SC
Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Wednesday challenged the Sindh High Court (SHC) decision regarding the acting governor in the Supreme Court. The Barrister Abid...
NEPRA approves Rs 1.50 reduction in basic electricity tariff for current financial year
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a reduction in a basic tariff of the electricity by Rs 1.50 for the...
Pak, UAE ministerial commission agrees on measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral...
Rs12 billion approved for transforamtion of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the approval of Rs12 billion for the transformation of Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard into...
Gold prices up by Rs 300 per tola
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.300 and was traded at Rs.354,665 on Wednesday , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Iran Parliament approves bill to halt cooperation with IAEA
Tehran: Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran’s Nournews reported. This development has been confirmed by parliamentary spokesman...
NSA attends 20th meeting of SCO in Beijing
Beijing:National Security Advisor (NSA)National Security Adviser and Inter-Service Intelligence Chief, Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik attended the 20th meeting of the secretaries of the Security...
Agriculture is backbone of country’s economy, reforms in this sector to substantially increase produce: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said sustainable reforms in the agriculture sector will further boost the country’s economy. He was chairing a review...
Bahrain defeats Pakistan 3-1 to clinch AVC men’s volleyball nations Cup title
MANAMA: Bahrain secured 3=1 victory over the Pakistan volleyball team to clinch gold in the AVC Nation Cup being played in Manama. Pakistan started with...
Explosions erupt in Tehran following Trump’s Urgent Call for Israel to halt strikes amid Ceasefire Efforts
WEB DESK: Reports of explosions echoed through Tehran on Tuesday, amid Israeli airstrikes, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Israel had halted its offensive...
Filmmaker Yasir nawaz’s brother passes away
KARACHI: Renowned actor and filmmaker Yasir Nawaz shared the sad news of his brother Waqar Nawaz’s demise on Tuesday. Through a heartfelt message on social...
40 martyred in fresh Israeli attack in Gaza after reaching truce with Iran
WEB DESK: Israeli forces killed at least 40 Palestinians in Gaza and ordered new evacuations on Tuesday, local medics and residents said, in further bloodshed...
Billion rupees worth railway land successfully reclaimed: Hanif Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, announced that the government has successfully reclaimed billions of rupees worth of railway land and is actively working on...
Khawaja Asif Applauds Iran-Israel Ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed praise for Iran’s resilience and bravery, describing the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel as a positive development. In...
Massive cut in gold rate owing to ceasefire Iran-Israel war
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.3,800 per tola due to the announcement of ceasefire Iran and Israel war. According to the All Pakistan...
LHC Denies Imran Khan Bail in May 9 Cases
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has denied bail to ex-Prime Minister and PTI leader Imran Khan in eight cases related to May 9 incidents,...
Trump blasts Israel for dropping ‘a load of bombs’ after agreeing to truce
Washington: American President Donald Trump told reporters that he thinks both Israel and Iran violated the ceasefire truce. “I’m not sure they did it intentionally....
Light drizzle predicted in Karachi to give relief over ongoing humid spell
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the possibility of light drizzle or rain in Karachi today with likelihood of some relief to the...
AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup Final today: Pakistan to face Bahrain
Manama: The final of the AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup will be played today (Tuesday) between Pakistan and the host Bahrain. In the semi-final, Pakistan...
Bus catches sudden fire kills six injuring 7 others in Quetta
QUETTA: Six passengers were killed and seven others injured on Tuesday after a sudden fire errupted in a bus near Maghribi Bypass in Quetta. According...
PM discusses Middle East situation with KSA, Qatari ambassadors; calls for dialogue, peace
ISLAMABAD: The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle...
International Day of Women in Diplomacy being observed today
Web Desk: International Day of Women in Diplomacy is being observed today (Tuesday). The day aims at raising awareness about the significant role of women...
PSX stops trading after crossing 6 limits gaining 5878 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday rebound after the news of ceasefire between Iran and Israel as Karachi 100-Index climbed to 1,22, 045 points...
Iran agrees to ceasefire with Israel on Qatar insistence
Doha: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Tehran’s agreement to the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel...
DPM Dar to lead Pakistan delegation at 12th Pakistan-UAE JMC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit the United Arab Emirates to head the Pakistani delegation at the...
PM urges diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore peace in ME
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy. The Prime Minister expressed his...
Iran dismisses Trump claim of ceasefire between Iran and Israel
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said early on Tuesday that there was no “agreement” on any ceasefire between Israel and Iran. But he added...
Trump announces Iran and Israel agrees to ceasefire
Washington: The USA President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a staggered ceasefire that would bring about an “official end” to...
Iran Vows further retaliation against U.S. Following Qatar attack
WEB DESK: Senior Iranian official has stated that Iran intends to continue its retaliatory actions in response to U.S. military operations. The official emphasized that...
Iran Attacks U.S. Military Base in Qatar, Crude Oil Prices Plunge Over 7%
WEB DESK: In the aftermath of Iran’s assault on a U.S. military installation in Qatar, global crude oil markets have experienced a sharp decline. Recent...
PIA suspends flights to Gulf countries amid ‘escalating military situation’
ISLAMABAD: Flights to Gulf states will resume after situation returns to normal, says spokesperson The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its scheduled flights...
Kuwait shuts airspace amid escalation in the region
KUWAIT: Kuwait has shut down its airspace starting Monday and until further notice, in light of regional developments, the Kuwaiti news agency Kuna reports. The...
UAE close its airspace as precaution, dozens of flights diverted to alternative routs
ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates has started to clear airspace, with numerous flights being rerouted through alternative routes. In the wake of Iran’s attacks on...
Qatar Condemns Iranian Attack on U.S. Airbase
DOHA: Qatar has condemned the Iranian attack on the U.S. airbase in the capital, Doha. Iran reportedly launched ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base...
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Base in Qatar
DOHA: Iran has launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. airbase in Qatar. According to a foreign news agency, explosions were heard in Doha, the capital...
Senate Receives Motion Against Trump’s Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) submitted a formal motion and resolution in the Senate opposing the Pakistani government’s decision to nominate U.S. President...
PSX witnesses negative trend amid Iran-US-Israel tensions
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed negative trend due to geopolitical uncertainty. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a dramatic plunge on Monday as escalating tensions...
LHC to Deliver Verdict on Imran Khan’s Bail in May 9 Cases on June 24
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court is scheduled to issue its ruling tomorrow regarding the bail applications of PTI leader Imran Khan in eight cases connected...
Gold price drops by Rs.300 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold per tola has decreased by Rs.300 to Rs.358,165 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the current...
NSC condemn attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, deeming it violation of international law, United Nations Charter.
ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers and military leadership, to deliberate on the evolving regional situation....
The Sugar Advisory Board approves the import of 500,000 tons of sugar.
ISLAMABAD: Meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain and it...
PM directs to ease digital transactions to promote cashless economy
Islamabad:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to make digital transactions cheaper and easier for the people to promote cashless economy in the country. Chairing...
Speedy Water Tanker runs over motorcyclist in karachi ha
KARACHI: A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a speeding water tanker in Karachi. The accident occurred at Vita Chowrangi in the Korangi area...
Bilawal appreciates govt over approving PPP recommendations in budget
Islamabad: The National Assembly resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad today (Monday) with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. Participating in...
Extensive damage in Israel over past 10 days owing to Iran attacks
Tel Aviv: Damage in Israel over the past 10 days has been extensive. Most of the damage has been in central Israel, but also in...
Sirens ringing in central and Southern Israel
Tel Aviv: More sirens in central and southern Israel. The Israeli military has detected additional missiles from Iran and has activated air raid alarms in...