Pakistan issues travel warning for Iran amid worsening security conditions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a fresh travel advisory cautioning its citizens against travelling to Iran, urging them to postpone all non-essential visits due to growing...
Pakistan–US Counterterrorism Drill ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ Kicks Off
RAWALPINDI: The 13th joint counterterrorism exercise between Pakistan and the United States, titled Inspired Gambit 2026, began on Saturday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre...
11 Militants killed in KP Intelligence-Based Operations: ISPR
N.WAZIRISTAN: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 11 militants during separate intelligence-driven operations in the North Waziristan and Kurram districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media...
NASA astronauts to return early from ISS due to medical emergency
WEB DESK: Four NASA astronauts will be coming back from the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule following a medical concern involving one of...
Sindh govt grant permission PTI to hold rally in Karachi
KARACHI: The government of Sindh allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf to conduct public rally in Karachi on Sunday. According to detail, Sindh Govt allows PTI to hold...
Karachi: SSGCL announces 24-hour gas suspension for Industries on January 11
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) has issued a notice for a 24-hour gas shutdown for industrial customers in Karachi, scheduled to begin on...
Mohsin Naqvi affirms unwavering crackdown on illegal immigration networks
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting led by Mohsin Naqvi took place, with key officials including the Federal Secretary of Interior, Additional Secretary of Interior, DG FIA,...
Turkey nears agreement to join Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defense partnership
Ankara’s negotiations to become part of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) are progressing rapidly, with sources telling Bloomberg that a formal deal...
Govt launches FY 2026-27 budget planning: Ministry of Finance to lead tax policy development
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated the process for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, inviting input from the business community by January 30. In...
Balochistan cabinet unveils electric Bike scheme with 30% subsidy, flexible payment plans
QUETTA: The Balochistan Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, convened on Friday to approve several strategic projects aimed at enhancing the province’s economic,...
Police officer kill his wife in Karachi
KARACHI: A police officer allegedly shot his wife dead at home in Shadman Town. The suspect was identified as Tabassum Ahmed, assigned to the Special...
Pakistan-Sri Lanka second T20I cancelled due to rain
DAMBULLA: The second match of the three-game T20 International series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been called off because of heavy rainfall at Rangiri...
Russia executes major offensive on Ukraine using Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles
WEB DESK: Last night, Russia launched a large-scale offensive targeting multiple locations across Ukraine, deploying drones, conventional missiles, and the sophisticated Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile....
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits various regions of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A significant earthquake was experienced across multiple regions of Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and neighboring areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) National Seismic Monitoring...
Preparation for Military Operation in Tirah Valley, villagers set to relocate starting tomorrow
PESHAWAR: The process of relocating residents from the Tirah Valley in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will begin tomorrow. Over the past three days, authorities have...
PTI granted permission to conduct rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Karachi: Nasir Hussain Shah
KARACHI: Sindh’s Local Government Minister, Nasir Hussain Shah, announced that the provincial authorities are prepared to permit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to organize a public demonstration...
Retired commodore Jawad Akhtar steps down as technical advisor to maritime ministry
ISLAMABAD: The federal government released official notifications on Thursday concerning a series of resignations, retirements, postings, and transfers affecting civil and police personnel. According to...
CDA moves to formalize illegal housing areas in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled plans to bring illegal settlements and housing schemes within Islamabad’s official urban framework. This initiative aims to...
Iranian authorities rescue pregnant Pakistani woman from abduction, forced marriage
TEHRAN: Thanks to swift intervention by Iranian police, a young Pakistani woman who was allegedly taken illegally to Iran and coerced into marriage has been...
Punjab CM Launches Honorarium Card Program for Mosque Imams
LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced that starting next month, mosque imams across the province will begin receiving their honorarium through a...
Pakistan expresses concern over misuse of U.S. weapons left in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, raised serious concerns on Wednesday regarding the improper use of U.S. military equipment abandoned in...
Pakistan permits overseas Pakistanis to import used cars up to three years old
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani federal cabinet has approved a new policy allowing overseas Pakistanis to import used vehicles that are up to three years old. This...
Pakistan-Bangladesh defense cooperation strengthened
RAWALPINDI: The Bangladesh Air Force Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan visited Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi,...
Ferry terminal opens at Karachi port; first ferry to Chabahar to launch this month
KARACHI: A new ferry terminal has been officially inaugurated at Karachi Port, marking the beginning of a ferry service to Chabahar, Iran, which is set...
OZ Developers secures 8th PSL franchise for Rs.1.85 billion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has grown to include two new teams representing Hyderabad and Sialkot, marking a significant expansion of the league. The...
Bangladesh Air Chief meets Pakistan Navy Chief to strengthen regional security ties
ISLAMABAD: In a diplomatic effort to bolster regional cooperation, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, paid a courtesy...
Punjab Chief Minister launches community health inspectors program
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the provincial government is committed to proactive governance, prioritizing preventive healthcare to safeguard the health of...
Heartbreaking road accident in Dubai kills four young siblings, Housemaid from Indian muslim family
DUBAI: A tragic traffic collision in the UAE has claimed the lives of four young brothers and a domestic worker from an Indian Muslim family....
NADRA extends online birth, death, marriage, and divorce registration to select Sindh cities
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a digital platform that enables residents to register vital events such as birth, death, marriage,...
Waqaruddin Syed, former NCCIA director general, placed under suspension
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially suspended Waqaruddin Syed, the former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), effective immediately. This move...
Chinese-developed robot performs advanced surgery on a pig Without Human Control
BEIJING: A state-of-the-art robotic system created by a Chinese firm has successfully carried out biliary surgery on a 30-kilogram pig, entirely driven by artificial intelligence,...
CM Afridi calls for inclusion of KP govt in anti-terrorism policy-making
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of involving the provincial government in the development of counter-terrorism strategies. During a...
Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the first T20 match
DAMBULLA: Pakistan took an early lead in the three-match T20 series by comfortably defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the opening game. Captain Salman...
Murtaza Wahab express serious concern over rising dog bit incidents
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday advocated for the culling of stray dogs, criticizing neutering as a gradual approach, amid a significant increase...
Shaza highlights digital Pakistan vision’s focus on innovation, growth
ISLAMABAD: Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister for Information Technology, emphasized that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital Pakistan initiative is designed to foster an inclusive, innovation-centered...
PTA introduces MVNO policy, paving the way for advanced mobile services in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially rolled out a new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), a strategic move aimed at...
Sri Lanka posts 129-run target for Pakistan in first T20
DAMBULLA: In the opening match of the three-match T20 series, Sri Lanka set a target of 129 runs for Pakistan to chase. Sri Lanka’s innings...
Azerbaijan’s President rules out sending troops to Gaza
WEB DESK: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has explicitly stated that his country will not send military forces to the Gaza Strip under any peacekeeping...
JI declare Karachi Olympics 2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced to organised the “Karachi Olympics 2026” in the city from january 21 to February 1. According to detail, talking to the...
Naqvi seeks China’s AI technologies to strengthen counterterrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Chinese Ministry of Public Security’s headquarters, where he was cordially welcomed by...
PTI rejects government’s proposal for dialogue among Pakistan’s top five leaders
ISLAMABAD: Senior leader from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stated that any political breakthrough hinges on confidence-building measures at the highest level. He emphasized, “If negotiations...
PTA collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over six years
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over the past six years. During this...
Pakistan under-19s beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in tri-nation series final
HARARE: In the final of the tri-nation series, Pakistan Under-19s defeated Zimbabwe by 9 wickets to claim the trophy. The final match was played in...
No gas price increased from January 2026: Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez malik has announced that the price of gas will not increased in the month of Jan,2026. The...
PM pays call to Raja Zafarul Haq’s home to check on his Well-Being
KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited residence of PML-N leader and senior politician Raja Zafarul Haq in Islamabad today to enquire after his health....
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Yields No Evidence of Alien Signals, Say Scientists
WEB DESK: Researchers from the Breakthrough Listen project have concluded that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows no signs of extraterrestrial technology, despite an extensive search...
Judge Arshad Javed transferred from Lahore to Bahawalnagar
LAHORE: In a recent development, Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore Judge Muhammad Arshad Javed, who presided over cases related to the May 9 incident and sentenced several...
Punjab CM grants establishment of 6 biogas plants to boost clean energy in province
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved establishment of six biogas plants to boost clean energy in the province According to detail,...
Historic Pakistani Senate delegation to visit the US in January 2026
ISLAMABAD: A distinguished delegation from Pakistan’s Senate, led by Deputy Chairman Senator Syedal Khan Nasar, is scheduled to visit the United States from January 20...
CM Baluchistan chairs meeting of centre of excellence for anti violence
QUETTA: The Chief Minister of Baluchistan chaired the meeting of the Center for Excellence for anti violence in Quetta. Addressing to the crucial meeting, Chief...