Two Motorcyclists Killed in Separate Hit-and-Run Accidents in Karachi
KARACHI: Two young motorcyclists were killed in separate road accidents in Karachi on Monday after vehicles struck their bikes and the drivers fled without stopping....
Khairpur man held for allegedly selling 12-year-old daughter for Rs300,000
KHAIRPUR: Police have arrested a man accused of selling his 12-year-old daughter for Rs300,000 and arranging her marriage in Khairpur. According to police, the incident...
CM Sohail Afridi, cabinet members taken into preventive custody: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has confirmed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several members of his cabinet have been...
Naqvi says federal, KP governments unite against terrorism
PESHAWAR: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments have reached a common understanding on combating terrorism, expressing optimism that...
KDA Chief orders faster construction, quality improvements at Surjani housing project
KARACHI: Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Director General Syed Zain-ul-Abideen Ansari has directed officials to expedite construction of the Peoples Sky View Project in Surjani Town...
Federal government decide to impose emergency in KP amid PTI march, sources say
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) march towards Islamabad, with sources claiming that a...
ATC rejects hearing Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha’s plea against terrorism charges at current stage
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday disposed of an application filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, challenging...
KP emergency or governor’s rule: What does Pakistan’s constitution permit?
ISLAMABAD: Discussions over the possible imposition of an emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have raised important constitutional questions about the federal government’s authority,...
Pakistan’s Plague Risk ‘Very Low’ After Suspected Case in Siberia: Health Ministry
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces a very low risk of plague transmission following reports of a suspected case in Siberia, a federal health ministry official has said,...
Musk Questions Ambani’s influence as starlink awaits India launch approval
WEB DESK: Elon Musk has questioned the influence of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani as his satellite internet venture, Starlink, continues to await final regulatory approval...
Punjab Approves Rs8.7 Billion Cancer Hospital Project in DG Khan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan at an estimated cost of over Rs8.7...
FIA Takes Notice of Student Laiba Ijaz’s Death in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken notice of the death of Laiba Ijaz, a 20-year-old student of the International Islamic University Islamabad, who...
10 Bodies Recovered in Barkhan, Victims Include Karachi Resident
QUETTA: Police have recovered 10 bodies from the Rara Sham area of Balochistan’s Barkhan district, with preliminary findings indicating that all the victims were shot...
PIA to induct two Boeing Dreamliners into fleet in November
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to strengthen its long-haul operations with the addition of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in November under a...
High-level meeting likely tomorrow to discuss emergency or governor’s rule in KP
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting is likely to be held tomorrow to discuss the possible imposition of an emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with...
Karachi hit by phased power outages amid K-Electric network strain
KARACHI: Residents across Karachi are facing electricity disruptions as K-Electric has reportedly decided to implement phased load-shedding following increased pressure on its power network amid...
IIUI student’s body found near greenbelt in Islamabad’s G-10
ISLAMABAD: The body of a 22-year-old female student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) was found near a residential flat in Sector G-10 on...
Flour prices jump by up to Rs400 in a week across Pakistan
KARACHI: Flour prices have surged across several cities in Pakistan, with the cost of a 20-kilogram bag rising by as much as Rs400 in just...
PTI MPA Abdul Salam Afridi allegedly abducted at gunpoint in Mardan, PHC petition says
PESHAWAR: A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking the recovery of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of Provincial Assembly Abdul Salam...
PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms across Punjab from October 10 to 14
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a weather alert, warning of rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in several parts of the...
Govt vows targeted fuel subsidies for deserving citizens
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the government’s resolve to provide targeted fuel subsidies to deserving sections of society in...
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, reaffirms Pakistan’s support
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced repeated attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia, including strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in...
Pakistan troops in Saudi Arabia will not cross into Yemen to attack Houthis: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military deployment in Saudi Arabia is strictly defensive and its forces will not cross into Yemen to launch attacks against Houthi fighters, the...
Mir Raza case: DIG Amir Farooqi’s replies to judicial commission come to light
KARACHI: Details of the 19 questions put to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Amir Farooqi, who heads the investigation team in the Mir Raza case, and...
Gold prices jump Rs5,900 per tola in Pakistan amid global rally
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Friday, following a strong rebound in international bullion markets, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Seven India-backed militants killed in North Waziristan operation: security sources
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have eliminated seven India-backed militants in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, security sources said on Friday. According...
Pakistan committed to preventing further escalation of Middle East conflict: ISPR chief
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan remains committed to diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict peacefully and is working to prevent the hostilities from spreading further, Director...
FIA stops mother, two daughters from travelling to Dubai over suspected trafficking
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stopped a mother and her two daughters from travelling to Dubai from Karachi after immigration officials raised concerns...
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia disrupt Pakistan-Saudi air travel, 42 flights cancelled
KARACHI: Air travel between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia faced major disruptions on Friday after 42 flights were cancelled amid rising regional tensions and reported Houthi...
KP raises record revenue from four markhor trophy-hunting permits
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has raised more than $1.21 million through the auction of four exportable markhor trophy-hunting permits, with officials describing the result...
Pakistan seeks overseas Sikh investment for proposed Guru Nanak Expressway
LAHORE: Pakistan is seeking foreign investment for a proposed Guru Nanak Expressway, a road project officials say could improve access to Sikh heritage sites while...
Court schedules hearing on petition challenging KP chief minister’s appointment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan will hear a petition challenging the appointment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on October 15, 2026....
Pakistan denies NYT claim that its jets are operating against Houthis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information has rejected a New York Times report alleging that Pakistan Air Force aircraft were being used against Yemen’s Houthis, calling...
KP people facing difficulties due to PTI long march: Amir Muqam
PESHAWAR: Minister of Kashmir affairs and Gilgit Bailsman Amir Muqam has said that PTI’s log mark disrupting business activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Talking to the...
Apple may hold two October events for new smart home device and Macs
WEB DESK: Apple is reportedly preparing to host two separate product events this month, with the first potentially taking place as early as October 13....
Khawaja Asif rules out relief for Imran Khan if PTI resorts to pressure tactics
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has ruled out any relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan if the party attempts to pressure the government...
Islamabad set to become Pakistan’s first plastic-free city: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said Islamabad is on course to become Pakistan’s first plastic-free city, with the government seeking cooperation...
PCB launches live-streaming app for cricket fans
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched the PCB Live App, offering fans a way to watch cricket matches and follow updates from their mobile...
CRS report puts US aircraft losses in Iran war at 81
WEB DESK: A revised Congressional Research Service report says 81 US aircraft have been destroyed or damaged since the Iran war began on February 28,...
Türkiye rules out sending troops to fight Yemen’s Houthis
ANKARA: Türkiye will not deploy troops to Yemen to fight the Houthis, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday, despite Ankara’s defence agreement with Saudi Arabia...
Zardari, Shehbaz commend forces after North Waziristan operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised security forces for a successful operation in North Waziristan. In a statement, Zardari...
Attacks on Saudi airports kill three and injure 36, authorities say
RIYADH: Three people were killed and 36 injured in attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha, Saudi civil aviation authorities said Wednesday, as clashes between...
Court acquits 67 religious party activists for lack of evidence
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has acquitted 67 accused individuals due to lack of evidence in a case registered during a 2021 protest staged...
Gold edges up Rs600 per tola after sharp fall
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded modestly on Thursday, gaining Rs600 per tola after a steep drop a day earlier, according to the All-Pakistan Gems...
Maryam Nawaz apprises ILO chief of Punjab’s labour reforms
LAHORE: International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, leading a delegation, met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss labour rights,...
PTI leadership convenes emergency huddle over government offer
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has summoned an emergency meeting of its senior leadership after receiving a proposal from the government, conveyed through Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)...
Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have eliminated nine terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in multiple areas of North Waziristan, security sources said on...
Pakistan, Bahrain set $1bn bilateral trade target within three years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to step up economic cooperation and work towards doubling bilateral trade to $1 billion over the next three years....
Pakistani forces already serving in Saudi Arabia, says DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has had military personnel deployed in Saudi Arabia for decades, with troops serving across several capabilities and domains, Inter-Services Public Relations Director-General Lt...
Saudi Arabia to hold sixth Hajj Conference, Exhibition in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia will host the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah from November 8 to 11, bringing together organizations and service providers involved...