Two terrorists killed in security forces tip off operation in South Waziristan area of Dosali
Rawalpindi: Two terrorist were gunned down in Dosali area of South Waziristan (SW) in an operation on tip off by the security forces, Inter Service...
Edible oil further reduced by Rs 93 per liter at utility stores across country
Islamabad: Government on Wednesday provided more relief to masses in edible oil as it decreased its prices by Rs 93 per liter in utility stores...
Ayesha Ghous Pasha declares IMF mission chief statement intervention in country’s affairs.
Islamabad: State Minister for Finance Ayesha Ghous Pasha has declared International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief to Pakistan Nathan Porter statement intervention in the country’s...
Justice Isa-led audio leaks commission objects to SC bench
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry commission formed by the federal government to probe audio leaks has raised objections to the constitution and composition of Chief Justice of...
Govt introduces number of policy initiatives to bring stability in economy: Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the current government has introduced a number of policy initiatives to bring stability and growth in the economy and...
No tobacco day being observed across globe today
Web Desk: World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today. This year, theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco. Growing...
Sindh Govt announces plans to revamp transport system on modern lines
Karachi: Sindh government has announced plans to revamp the transport system on modern lines in the province to provide the latest transport facilities to the...
Australian high commissioner calls on Imran Khan
LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan. During the meeting at Imran...
Four die as bridge falls while being placed on pillars in Muzaffarabad
Four people died and three sustained injuries after the under-construction Bailey Bridge collapsed in Dhani area of Naseerabad tehsil in Muzaffarabad district. The injured were...
Pak-Belarus agree to beneficial partnership for prosperity
Pakistan and Belarus have aspired to build a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the prosperity and wellbeing of the people of both...
NA passes Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023
Islamabad: The National Assembly today passed Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023. The bill moved by James Iqbal aimed at regulating the quality, standard, labelling, packing,...
Australian HC calls on Maryam Nawaz
Lahore: Australian High Commissioner (AHC) in Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Tuesday called on chief organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz at later residence...
Khawaja Asif asks CJP to ‘recuse himself’ from hearing audio leaks case
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday has asked Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to “distance himself” from hearing the audio...
PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari reaches Lahore on two-day visit
Lahore: Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Zardari has reached Lahore from Islamabad on a two day visit while he reached the Bilawal house Lahore...
Ali Muhammad Khan rearrested after being released from Adiala Jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has been arrested by police shortly after being released from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Sources said that Ali Muhammad Khan...
Ishaq Dar says ‘IMF programme’s 9th review not yet finalised’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the programme’s 9th review has not been...
PTI chief Imran Khan to address the nation shortly
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former premier Imran Khan has decided to address the nation today. چیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف عمران خان کا قوم...
Making efforts to hold board meeting in June, focus to be on budget in talks with Pakistan: Nathan Porter
Islamabad: The mission chief of the the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Nathan Porter has said that Pak-IMF program not ended now adding that he is...
Gold price registers drop in Pakistan
Despite an increase in the international rate, gold’s value declined in Pakistan for the second consecutive day Tuesday. Data provided by the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Hatred towards Muslims has become fashionable in India: Naseeruddin Shah
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has expressed his deep apprehension about the rising hostility faced by Muslims in India, describing it as a “fashionable”...
Two personalities from Karachi quitting PTI all set to join Jahangir Tareen party
Karachi/Lahore: The two personalities who recently quit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have contacted Jehangir Tareen and all the matters have been set to join the party...
Asif Zardari likely to visit Lahore Today
Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Zardari likely to visit Lahore today as he will meet Lahore leadership of the party in the backdrop...
E-banking transactions grow by 4.3pc in Q3 FY23: SBP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed that the volume of overall e-banking transactions increased by 4.3 percent while the value of the transactions...
Shaharyar Afridi arrested once again just after release from Adyala jail
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaharyar Afridi on Tuesday arrested once again just after his release from Adyala jail. Shaharyar Afridi was released after remaining...
Imran Khan will not appear before JIT today: IK Legal Team
Lahore: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s legal team has appeared before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) investigation office as Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) has...
Petition filed 3 judges including CJ-SC not to hear cases against judges audio leaks commission
Islamabad: Federal government on Tuesday filed petition against three judges of Supreme Court (SC) including Chief Justice (CJ) Justice Umar Atta Bandiyal, Justice Aijaz Ul...
President appoints Justice Iqbal Hameed as CJ of Federal Shariat Court
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday appointed Justice Iqbal Hameed as the chief justice of the Federal Shariat Court for a period of three...
President in Quetta to attend concluding ceremony of 34th National Games
Quetta: President Dr. Arif Alvi has arrived in Quetta to hold meetings with the provincial administration and attend other events. Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali...
Imran Khan telling lies, misguiding people: Marriyum
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has asked PTI Chairman Imran Khan to present concrete proofs instead of leveling baseless allegations against the...
Foreign Minister of Belarus in Islamabad on two-day official visit
Islamabad :Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Aleinik has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. He is visiting Pakistan at the invitation...
Anarchists, arsonists do not qualify for dialogue: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says dialogue is deeply embedded in the political process, which helps democracy mature and evolve. In a tweet today,...
Lightning strike kills six, injures eight in Tharparkar
THARPARKAR: A lightning strike killed at least six Hindu yatrees and critically injured eight other in Tharparkar, a district in Sindh province, on late Monday...
COAS says Nexus between internal collusive elements and external forces bas been exposed
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has said that attempts to drive a wedge between the nation and military will never succeed...
JIT summons Imran Khan in Jinnah House attack case
LAHORE: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing into May 9 violence has summoned former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday. The...
SSP dismisses ill treatment of women in captivity, assures them of care
LAHORE: Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation in Lahore, on Monday quashed PTI’s allegation about misbehaviour with women in jail. The...
Brain-eating amoeba kills one in Karachi
KARACHI: The brain-eating amoeba, naegleria fowleri, claimed the life of a 19-year-old man in Karachi on Monday, reported health authorities. Zahir Shah was brought to the hospital...
ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation
Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have traveled to Pakistan to secure the country’s participation in this year’s 50-overs World Cup in India which has...
Imran’s name Put on ECL in Al-Qadir Trust scandal
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan name has been put on Exit Control List (ECL) in the Al-Qadir trust scandal involving whopping amount of...
NAB Amendment Bill 2023 becomes law, despite president’s refusal to sign
ISLAMABAD: The NAB (National Accountability Bureau) Amendment Bill 2023 has officially become law, despite the president’s initial refusal to sign it for the second time....
PTI’s Yasmin Rashid sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand
A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in a case linked...
PSX gains 375 points owing to investor optimism over budget proposals
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday gained 375.52 points as investors’ sentiment turned positive over budget proposals being put forward by the government....
45,000 Google scholarships for Pakistani students this year
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haq has said that an agreement has been inked with Google for 45,000 scholarships, which...
PTI chairman’s, councilors meeting is in progress to set strategy for Karachi city council session on June 15
Karachi: A meeting is being held of elected representatives who won the Local Bodies Polls on the tickets of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) today. Sources said...
SC (Practice and Procedure Bill 2023) case to be heard on June 1
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure Bill 2023) is scheduled for a hearing in the Supreme Court, as announced on Monday. An eight-member larger...
Rising trend of dollar continues as Rs 1 increases in open market to reach Rs 311
Karachi: The dollar rising trend continued on Monday as Rs 1 appreciated and it reached to Rs 311 in the open market. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate...
Jahangir Tareen, Aleem Khan exchange views on political situation
LAHORE: As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) exodus continues, former senior leaders of the party, Jahangir Khan Tareen and Abdul Aleem Khan discussed the political situation of...
CM Sindh Murad pays rich tributes to martyrs of country
Karachi: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has paid rich tributes to martyrs of the country adding that due to martyrs sacrifice our country...
Committed to achieve Islamic Finance goal within time frame given by Federal Shariat Court: Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s firm resolve to promote Islamic finance industry and eliminate interest based system in Pakistan. Addressing the...
Imran hoodwinked masses through fake pictures, artificial narrative: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that during past 19 years , Imran Khan through fake pictures and artificial narrative...
Supreme Court adjourns hearing of ECP review plea
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned for an indefinite period the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) review petition on its April 4 order...