KP Police to introduce updated uniforms for field officers
PESHAWAR: The police force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to undergo a uniform update for officers working in the field. The Central Police Office has...
CJP Afridi rejects IHC CJ’s Judges’ transfer meeting request
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, has refused a plea from Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar to hold a Judicial Commission...
President, PM commend security forces for successful operation in Khyber
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al Khwarij in Khyber....
Gold price drops by Rs2900 per tola
KARACHI: Gold price continued decline in both international and local markets on Friday. In the global market, the price of gold per ounce dropped by...
Araqchi Likely in Islamabad Tonight as Pakistan Pushes Fresh Iran-US Ceasefire Diplomacy
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing...
Hormuz tensions push global oil prices higher amid supply fears
WEB DESK: Global oil prices surged sharply as rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over disruptions to energy supplies, sending Brent crude...
Treaty undermined or strategic pressure? Rethinking India’s Indus waters approach
WEB DESK: India’s move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in suspension under security justifications raises serious legal and strategic concerns, as the treaty...
PM Shehbaz unveils electric bikes scheme for govt employees
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a proposal to provide electric motorcycles to government employees up to BPS-16 through easy installment plans, as part...
Security forces eliminates 22 militants in Khyber operation
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces killed 22 militants linked to Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said...
Dar, Araghchi discuss Iran ceasefire prospects, review regional diplomatic efforts
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss the evolving...
IT minister highlights govt push for women’s role in national development
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has said the government is actively working to increase women’s role in national progress by expanding...
GB election: IPP finalizes candidates for 9 seats
LAHORE: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has begun rolling out its election plan for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan polls set for June 7, announcing candidates for nine...
FO criticises India’s ‘baseless propaganda’ linking Pakistan with Pahalgam incident
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday strongly rejected India’s claims linking Islamabad to the April 2025 Pahalgam incident, calling them unfounded and part of a...
FBR inspector critically injured in Clifton shooting after traffic dispute
KARACHI: A road rage incident in Karachi’s Clifton area escalated into violence when a Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) official was shot and injured following...
PM terms energy security as crucial part of country’s overall future planning
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted energy security as a key pillar of Pakistan’s long-term national planning, stressing the need for proactive steps to...
Lahore Qalandars set for Global Super League as 2026 schedule unveiled
LAHORE: The fixtures for the upcoming Global Super League have been revealed, with the tournament set to run from July 23 to August 1, 2026,...
Naqvi calls on US envoy, discusses diplomatic efforts for second round of talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic push to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran gathered momentum as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to...
Fuel prices surged 4% as Strait of Hormuz remain closed by Iran
WEB DESK: Oil prices increased more than 4% on Thursday after Iran signaled it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as long as a...
Congo virus claims young life in Karachi ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
KARACHI: A 17-year-old boy has died in Karachi after contracting Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). Officials confirmed that the teenager tested positive for the virus a...
Iran-US Maritime clash deepens with tanker diversions
WASHIINGTON: The United States has reportedly intercepted multiple Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, intensifying pressure on Tehran as regional tensions remain high. According to...
Govt rolls out new licensing rules for solar users across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s Power Division has introduced new regulations requiring all solar energy users to obtain a formal license from the...
Iran executes man convicted of ties to Mossad
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Wednesday that it had executed a man convicted of having connections to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amid escalating tensions with Israel...
PM Shehbaz thanks U.S. President for ceasefire extension
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for kindly agreeing to prolong the ceasefire, facilitating ongoing diplomatic...
Danish Taimoor Teases Major Plot Twist in ‘Humrahi’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor has ignited buzz among fans after sharing a captivating series of photos that suggest an unexpected development in his...
Punjab expands ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ program with loans for 12,000 poor families
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of its flagship housing scheme, ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ (Own Roof, Own Home), by offering interest-free loans...
Karachi launches crackdown on unregistered vehicles
KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, announced a robust crackdown on motorists operating without proper number plates, stating that offenders...
Limited shipping movement through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade
WEB DESK: The flow of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained largely restricted on Tuesday, with only three vessels reported to have...
Second round of talks with Iran expected on Friday: US President Trump
WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump has conveyed hope that negotiations with Iran could resume with a second round scheduled for this Friday, with...
Pakistan plans to remove duties on used car imports under new policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is moving towards gradually removing tariffs on used vehicle imports as part of a comprehensive auto policy set to take effects...
Chief Justice calls key meeting to discuss Judge transfers across courts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice, Yahya Afridi, has convened an important session of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan to deliberate on potential transfers of judges between...
Pakistan’s first step toward human spaceflight: two astronauts chosen for China training program
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, Pakistan has advanced into the realm of human space exploration with the selection of two astronaut candidates for specialized training...
Iran declines negotiations over hormuz blockade, seizes two vessels amid maritime tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, indicated that Tehran has received signals suggesting Washington might be open to ending the ongoing blockade...
Attock refinery halts key unit as Islamabad roadblocks disrupt oil supply chain
ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has suspended operations of its main crude processing facility after road closures in the federal capital disrupted the movement of...
Maryam Nawaz flags crime surge, questions Safe City effectiveness
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the increasing crime rate in the province, calling the situation “regrettable” despite the presence of...
Iran tensions push oil near $100 as global stocks slide
ISLAMABAD: Global financial markets turned cautious on Tuesday as oil prices surged nearly 5 percent, pushing Brent Crude close to the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating...
Iran envoy, PM Shehbaz discuss regional tensions and push for dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday to review the evolving situation...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, awaits ‘unified proposal’
WASHIINGTON: US president Donald Trump says giving Tehran time to negotiate; US blockade of Iran’s ports will continue President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire...
Gold price decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan driped, tracking a downward trend in the international bullion market amid shifting geopolitical developments. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Iran calls on UN to denounce US seizure of cargo vessel
TEHRAN: Iran has urged the United Nations to formally condemn the United States after its navy seized an Iranian cargo ship, describing the move as...
Iran warns US, Israel of ‘swift and harsher retaliation’ if attacked
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has issued a fresh warning to the United States and Israel, stating that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic would...
Nawaz Sharif highlights PML-N’s record of development, service in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: During a meeting of the PML-N Parliamentary Board for Gilgit-Baltistan, former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the Pakistan Muslim League-N...
Iran’s participation in peace negotiations remains unconfirmed, says Information Minister
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan has yet to receive an official confirmation from Iran regarding their participation in the upcoming peace talks...
Azerbaijan ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, which relies heavily on gas for its energy needs, remains vulnerable to declining domestic production and swings in global LNG prices amid the supply disruptions...
Pakistan calls on US and Iran to extend ceasefire, pursue diplomatic solutions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged the United States and Iran to consider prolonging the ceasefire and to prioritize dialogue and...
Karachi Police detain gang responsible for Korangi-Shah Faisal bridge robbery
KARACHI: Karachi police have made a major breakthrough by apprehending a criminal gang responsible for looting civilians through a fake checkpost set up on the...
State Bank lifts 8-year ban on crypto banking
KARACHI: Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, announced that the State Bank has lifted the ban on crypto banking, which had...
JUI chief calls for PTI founder’s release, slams policies on CPEC, election and madrassas
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman the Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl has called for the release of Imran Khan, urging that he be allowed to play his...
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars edge out Quetta Gladiators by 9 runs in a close contest
LAHORE: In an exciting encounter in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars narrowly defeated Quetta Gladiators by 9 runs, securing important points in the...
ECP halts by-election for Senate seat from KP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) barred the authorities from holding by-election for a Senate seat from KP, which were scheduled to be held...
Ex-Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori’s mother passes away
KARACHI: The mother of Ex-Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori breathed her last in Karachi today after a prolonged illness. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt...