Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights restart after 14 years
KARACHI: After a gap of over a decade and a half, direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines...
Gul Plaza fire victims: 15 additional confirmed through DNA, evidence of presence
KARACHI: Authorities have successfully identified 69 victims of the devastating Gul Plaza fire, utilizing a combination of DNA analysis and “proof of presence” techniques. The...
PTI announces protest outside Adiala Jail amid growing concerns over Imran Khan’s health
RAWALPINDI: Raja says a petition has been submitted to the trial court to gain permission for meeting the party leader in custody Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...
PM Shehbaz discusses regional issues in Phone Call with Iranian President
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a telephonic discussion with Iranian President Masood and focusing on regional developments and the strengthening of bilateral ties....
Federal govt approves standardized azan, prayer timings for Islamabad, Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to foster religious harmony, the federal government has sanctioned a uniform system for Azan (call to prayer) and congregational prayer...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders immediate action on heartbreaking Lahore mother, child tragedy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the tragic incident in Lahore where a mother and her young daughter fell...
Saim Ayub shines as Pakistan edges past Australia in T20I series opener
LAHORE: Chasing a target of 169, Australia’s batting lineup struggled, managing only 146/8 in their 20 overs, as Pakistan secured a 22-run victory in the...
Astronomers discover earth-sized exoplanet 146 light-years away
WEB DESK: Scientists have identified a potential Earth-like planet located just 146 light-years from Earth, raising hopes for habitable worlds beyond our solar system. The...
Pakistan tightens health checks at all entry points over Nipah Virus threat
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced the immediate implementation of strict and enhanced health surveillance at all national entry points to prevent the possible spread of the...
DG ISPR conducts engaging dialogue with Karachi University students
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), held a series of special interactive sessions with students and faculty members...
Petroleum Prices in Pakistan expected to change from Feb 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum product prices are anticipated to undergo adjustments starting February 2026, based on information from reliable sources. It is predicted that petrol may...
Prosperity of KP residents is the government’s main focus: Acting President
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani emphasized that the primary goal of the government is to ensure the development and well-being of the people...
PTI political committee: Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz step down
ISLAMABAD: Omar Ayub, a former opposition leader, along with Shibli Faraz, has resigned from the PTI Political Committee. Omar Ayub explained that his ongoing legal...
Arshad Sharif murder investigation: Widow seeks court-ordered judicial commission
ISLAMABAD: Soumya Arshad, the widow of renowned journalist Arshad Sharif, has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court, urging the formation of a high-level judicial...
Punjab Launches Parwaaz Card: How to Secure an Instant Rs. 3 Lakh Loan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially launched the ‘Parwaaz Card,’ a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering skilled youth and boosting employment opportunities both...
Woman abducted by BLA militants in Kech; search operation underway
KECH: A woman was abducted at gunpoint on Wednesday evening in the Balicha area of District Kech, in yet another incident highlighting the continued threat posed...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz issues 30-day deadline for commercial, high-rise buildings across the province to install fire hydrants
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz set a 30-day deadline for commercial and high-rise buildings to install fire hydrants, warning that strict action would follow...
British Airways flight lands safely after losing one of Its main landing gear wheels
WEB DESK: A British Airways aircraft safely completed its journey to London on Monday following a near-miss incident shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas, where...
President Zardari holds talks with UAE vice President to strengthen economic ties
DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari met with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to discuss furthering bilateral relations between...
Balochistan CM announces 70% decline in crime in Quetta over two months
QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, announced that significant progress has been made in maintaining peace and security across the province through targeted...