UNSG will appoint special envoy to lead efforts towards combating Islamophobia: Munir
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Munir Akram has said the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will soon appoint a special envoy to...
Train services from Quetta suspended for fourth consecutive day
QUETTA: Suspension of train services from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, to the interior of the country is now in its fourth day. According...
PM calls on international community to raise awareness against Islamophobia
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to spreading true message of Islam which is love, peace, and tolerance. In...
Pakistan set to clash with New Zealand in first T20 match tomorrow
WEB DESK: Pakistan and New Zealand prepare to face off in the first match of their highly anticipated T20 series tomorrow at the iconic Hagley...
UN Secretary General calls upon governments to protect religious freedom
United Nations: UN Secretary General António Guterres has called upon governments to foster social cohesion and protect religious freedom. In his message on the International...
National T20 Cup features two exciting matches today
WEB DESK: Two exciting matches are set to unfold in National T20 Cup today. In Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad, Lahore Whites will face off against Peshawar...
Mark Carney takes oath as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister
CANADA: Leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, Mark Carney, has taken the oath of office as the 24th Prime Minister of the country. Ex-central banker...
Another arrest made at Columbia University during Pro-Palestinian protest
NEW YORK: U.S. immigration authorities have revealed the detention of a second activist involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations held last spring at Columbia University in New...
Govt to take stern action against sugar hoarders
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed strict action against sugar hoarders and those responsible for artificially creating a sugar shortage to increase prices. He...
Federal cabinet further expand as 3 new minister sworn in, strength reaches 54
ISLAMABAD: Following the recent expansion of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet, three new ministers have taken their oath of office at the Aiwan-i-Sadr (President’s...
Jaffer Express Attack, Continuation of India’s Terrorist Mindset in Pakistan: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: DG ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated that the attack on Jaffer Express in Baluchistan is a continuation of India’s terrorist mindset in...
China Calls for End to ‘Unlawful’ Sanctions as It Hosts Iran Nuclear Talks
BEIJING: China urged an end to “illegal” sanctions on Iran as it hosted Iranian and Russian diplomats on Friday for talks Beijing hopes will restart...
Punjab Assembly passes Notaries amendment Bill 2025 amidst heated opposition protest
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly passed the Notaries Amendment Bill 2025 with a majority vote, triggering a fierce confrontation between the government and opposition parties. During...
Pakistan Crypto council launched to shape digital finance
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has been launched officially, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to regulate and integrate block chain technology...
PIA airlines flight lands at Lahore airport with a missing wheel
KARACHI: A PIA flight landed in Lahore yesterday with one of its front tires missing; however, the lost wheel has now been recovered. According to...
PCB impose stern discipline, fines players on minor offenses
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under scrutiny for imposing heavy fines on national team players for what many consider minor disciplinary breaches....
Starlink satellite internet service now available in Niger: Elon Musk
WEB DESK: Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX has apprised through a post on his social media platform X that SpaceX launched Starlink satellite internet...
Atif Aslam release his new naat ‘ya nabi slam alaika’
WEB DESK: Renowned singer Atif Aslam’s new Naat ‘Ya Nabi Slam Alika’ has released, his fans enhances spirituality during Ramadan with new Naat. With his...
Gold price increases by Rs.4700 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.4700 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, today the price of gold per...
Explosion occurred in South Waziristan Mosque
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A blast occurred in a mosque in the Azam Warsak Bazaar area of Lower South Waziristan, resulting in reports of multiple injuries. Several...
Detailed Verdict of Cipher Case released on Acquittal of PTI Founder
ISLAMABAD: Detailed verdict regarding the acquittal of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been issued, stating that the prosecution completely failed to prove its case....
Zulfikar Bhutto Jr. announces to race in politics
WEB DESK: New chapter for the Bhutto legacy in politics will start soon, as the Zulfikar Bhutto Jr. announces to take participate. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto...
Significant bullish trend in stock exchange
KARACHI: On the last day of the week stock market had a positive beginning by adding more than 600 points. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked...
Umar Ayub’s bail extension granted until April 8th in 9 May cases
LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court has extended the bail application of opposition leader Omar Ayub in May 9 cases until April 8. Due to the absence of...
17 States in America face flooding and severe storms
WEB DESK: A massive and dangerous storm system is poised to wreak havoc across the United States this weekend, endangering over 100 million individuals. Meteorologists...
UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza
GENEVA: A report released on Thursday by United Nations experts accused Israel of committing “genocidal acts” against Palestinians, highlighting the systematic destruction of women’s healthcare...
Saudi Crown Prince and Putin Engage in Dialogue on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine conflict
WEB DESK: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss bilateral cooperation on phone call. The Crown Prince emphasized the Kingdom’s...
DG ISPR to address press conference today on Jaffar Express Attack
RAWALPINDI: DG ISPR will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm regarding Jaffar Express Attack case. Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR)...
Sindh reports more than six thousand Malaria cases by March
KARACHI: Malaria rises in Sindh, over six thousand cases reported by March. As of March 13, the health department of Sindh has confirmed a concerning...
Terrorist attack under-construction Dam in Baluchistan’s Kachi district
KACHI: Terrorist attacked an under-construction dam in Baluchistan’s Kachi district and abducted 7 workers who were working there. According to Levies officials, the attack took...
Bilawal urges PM to form National Action Plan 2
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has called on Prime Minister to form Nation Action Plan 2 to combat rising terrorism. Speaking to...
ECC approves amendments to net-metering regulations, cuts buyback rate to Rs.10/unit
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved amendments to the existing net-metering regulations to reduce the growing financial burden on grid consumers and...
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict
WEB DESK: Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said on Thursday that they had agreed the text of a peace agreement to end nearly four decades of...
Positive Day in the Stock Market, gain 1009 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange had a positive day of trading today, with an increase of 1009 points. At the close of business, the 100...
Dollar rate slightly increase
KARACHI: The value of the dollar has seen a slight increase against the rupee in the interbank exchange market. At the close of business in...
Massive increase in gold price
KARACHI: Gold rate increased by Rs.2800 per tola According to all Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the rate of gold increased by Rs. 2800 per...
LHC to hear plea against ban on X tomorrow
LAHORE: A three-member full bench headed by Chief Justice of Lahore High Court is set to hear plea against ban on social media platform X...
Maryam grants Honhaar scholarship for GB students
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved Honhaar Scholarship for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan. Spokesperson of Gilgit Baltistan government Faizullah Firaaq said in...
Addition two new team expected in PSL 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set for its most significant expansion yet, with plans to introduce two new franchises after the 2025 season,...
10 terrorists killed as security forces thwart attack on check post in KP
Tank: Security forces on Thursday foiled a terrorist attack on check-post and killed 10 militants following a suicide attack near the FC camp in Khyber...
NA unanimously passes resolution strongly condemning Jaffar Express train hijacking
Islamabad: The National Assembly today (Thursday) unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemning the hijacking of Jaffar Express and all acts of terrorism that endanger the...
Railway police constable martyred in attack on Jaffer Express
Quetta: A personnel of Railway police martyred in the attack on the Jaffar Express two days ago on Tuesday. Railway police Constable Shamroz Khan was...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses India for sponsoring terrorism in Jaffar Express Incident
ISLAMABAD: Spokesperson for the Foreign Office stated that, the attack on Jaffar Express was orchestrated by leadership based abroad, and that India is behind this...
Google wallet service now launched in Pakistan
KARACHI: Google has officially introduced its mobile payment service, Google Wallet, in Pakistan, enhancing the ease of digital transactions for users across the country. Google...
IMF, govt talks to get tranche of 1bn dollars continue as albeit demands cut in expenditures
Islamabad: The negotiations between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission and the government economic team are underway on Thursday, today, to receive next tranche...
‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN
WEB DESK: Palestinians who say they suffered brutal beatings and sexual abuse in Israeli detention and at the hands of Israeli settlers testified about their...
IMF set to retrospectively approve delay in agricultural tax collection amid $7 Billion bailout review
ISLAMABAD: IMF is considering granting a waiver regarding the provinces’ delay in collecting Agriculture Income Tax (AIT). As part of this review, the IMF mission...
PTI presents resolution in SA against fed govt decision making new canals on the River Indus
Karachi: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of Sindh Assembly (MPAs) on Thursday presented a resolution in Sindh assembly against the federal government decision of establishing...
Hamas praises Trump’s withdrawal from Gaza evacuation initiative
WEB DESK: Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s apparent withdrawal from his earlier proposal to permanently displace over two million Palestinians...
PM visits Quetta today for reviewing security situation after Jaffer Express attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Quetta today to review the security situation of Balochistan after the Jaffer Express attack. The Prime Minister will...