Strong 6.7 earthquake hits near Indonesia’s Maluku province
Jakarta: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, according to data from the United States Geological Survey...
New Freedom Flotilla sets sail from Italy to break Gaza blockade
Sicily: A Gaza-bound boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists and humanitarian aid left Sicily on Sunday, over a month after Israel detained and deported people aboard a...
DPM Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO CFM meeting in China
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation to a three-day meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers being held in Tianjin,...
PSX achieves milestone as surpasses psychological barrier of 135,000 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday achieved another milestone and surpassed the psychological barrier of 135,000 points during the morning trading session for the...
Dar receives phone call from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to international peace and security, and to the pacific settlement...
Govt decides to transform Frontier Constablulary into nationwide federal force
Islamabad: The federal government decided on Sunday to transform the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a nationwide federal force for expanding its jurisdiction and capabilities across...
PTI sacks five MNAs over supporting govt for passage of 26th constitutional amendment
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Sunday expelled five of its MNAs who had supported the government for the passage of 26th constitutional amendments. According to...
Woman along with her two children commit suicide after comming underneath train in Sahiwal
Sahiwal: A woman along with her two children committed suicide after comming underneath the train in Sahiwal. According to the rescue sources deceased woman and...
Commerce Minister to embark on visit to UK today for deepen bilateral commercial ties
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has embarked on a pivotal official visit to the United Kingdom from July 14 to 20, 2025,...
Japan clinch victory against Pakistan by 3-0 in Men’s U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025
Dazhou: Japan have defeated Pakistan by 3-0 in the Men’s U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025 at Dazhou, China today. Japan took lead in the very...
Rs 39.9 million looted from gold trader in Karachi
Karachi: An First Information Report (FIR) of robbery of Rs 39.9 million on a gold trader in Tariq road lodged at Ferozbad police station. As...
Kamal urges parents to contact polio workers directly to administer polio drops to their children
Islamabad: Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal has sai d that as many as 14 cases of polio have been reported this year so...
Investigation committee formed to know actress Humaira Asghar cause of death
Karachi: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Mahroz Ali has constituted a investigation committee to know whether actress, model Humaira Asghar died physically, or committed...
Passenger bus falls into deep gorge killing 5 at M-2 Motorway Chakri Interchange
Rawalpindi: As many as five people were killed in a road accident on M-2 motorway Chakri Interchange as a private company passenger bus fell into...
Dar discusses Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project with his Uzbek counterpart
Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today spoke with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov. They discussed progress on the Framework Agreement on Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project. Both...
Heavy rains claim 104 lives, injure 200, as country grapples with ongoing monsoon spell
Islamabad: At least 104 people have lost their lives and 200 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, as the...
Men’s U18 Asia Hockey Cup: Pakistan to face Japan in final at Dazhou today
Dazhou: In the Men’s U-18 Asia Hockey Cup 2025, Pakistan will face Japan in the final of the tournament at Dazhou, China today. The match...
Israeli strikes martyr at least 29 Palestenians in Gaza
Gaza: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes have martyred at least 29 Palestinians, including six children near a water distribution point. Civil defence...
Pakistan continues to follow Quaid-e-Azam princpled stance on Israel not to recognize it: Pak Envoy
Dallas: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that there is no pressure from Washington on Islamabad to recognise Israel. Speaking...
President, PM reaffirm support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated Pakistan’s political, moral, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people until they...
Kashmiris observing Martyrs’ Day today
Web Desk: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control, as well as those living in Pakistan and across the world, are observing the...
CM Sarfraz Bugti slams ‘Distorted Narrative’ on Balochistan in meeting with HRCP delegation
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has condemned the recent wave of terrorism in the province, especially the ethnic-based killings of civilians, describing them...
DG ISPR Visits Muzaffarabad, Engages with Civil Society in AJK
MUZAFFARABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, paid a significant visit to Muzaffarabad, where he engaged in a...
Shehzad Akbar proven to be the key figure in £190 million corruption case
ISLAMABAD: Shehzad Akbar, former Chairman of the Asset Recovery Unit (ARU) and ex-Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability, has been identified as the...
55 Pakistanis Martyred in Indian Assault, Victory Achieved Through Modern Warfare: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Saturday that 55 Pakistanis lost their lives due to Indian aggression in May, describing it as an unprovoked...
FIA arrests two MEPCO officials over fake electricity meters
MULTAN: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested two officials of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) involved in corruption and issuance of . According...
SJC endorses 2025 service rules, reviews judicial complaints
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), under the leadership of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, has approved the draft for the SJC Service...
PSX closes week at record high as KSE-100 surges 2,350 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a strong note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 2,350 points across five sessions to...
Rifts surface in PTI over Aleema Khan’s role in senate nomination process
ISLAMABAD: Internal discord is reportedly growing within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as top party figures express concern over Aleema Khan’s increasing involvement in strategic decisions,...
UAE pledges enhanced visa support for Pakistani Nationals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi recently undertook an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he engaged in pivotal discussions aimed at strengthening...
Karachi set for fresh monsoon showers starting July 15: PMD
KARACHI: Hot and sunny conditions continued in Karachi on Saturday, though the return of partial sea breeze has brought some relief. The Pakistan Meteorological Department...
KP tourism department launches online NOC system for foreign tourists
PESHAWAR – In a major step toward boosting tourism and ensuring the safety of international visitors, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Tourism Department has rolled out...
Pakistan,Russia Sign Protocol for Revival of Karachi Steel Mills
MOSCOW: Pakistan and Russia have signed a protocol for the revival and modernization of the Pakistan Steel Mills located in Karachi. The agreement was finalized...
India interferes in Balochistan, accuses Pakistan of supporting terrorism: FO
ISLAMABAD: Spokesperson for the Foreign Office, Shafqat Ali Khan, has asserted that India’s role in fomenting terrorism within Pakistan is unmistakable and that New Delhi...
Case filed over the killing of 9 passengers in Zhob, Balochistan
ZHOB: In Zhob, Balochistan, a case has been registered regarding the killing of nine passengers at Thana CTD Zhob. The FIR, lodged by SHO of...
Court grants Parvez Elahi’s request for exemption in money laundering case
LAHORE: A Lahore court has approved PTI leader Parvez Elahi’s plea for exemption from appearing in the ongoing money laundering case after the Federal Investigation...
Top Judiciary Establishes Committee to Address Enforced Disappearances
ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy-Making Committee (NJPMC) has formed a specialized panel to tackle enforced disappearances through a structured institutional approach. This decision was announced...
Pakistan Navy Honors Personnel with Prestigious Military Awards
KARACHI: In a distinguished ceremony, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presented a series of military honors to commend Pakistan Navy personnel for their...
London mayor sadiq khan hails Rahat Fateh Ali khan as a “Legend” and “Genius”
LONDON: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has lauded renowned Pakistani artist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as a “legend” and a “musical genius,” emphasizing his...
Bodies of Nine Victims of Balochistan Bus Attack Sent to Their Home Regions in Punjab
DERA GHAZI KHAN: The remains of nine individuals killed in the Balochistan bus ambush were dispatched to their hometowns across Punjab on Friday. The victims,...
IHC calls for clarification on government’s non-cooperation in Dr. Aafia’s case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday ordered the federal government to submit an explanation for its continued refusal to cooperate with U.S. authorities...
Humaira Asghar’s Uncle revealed at Burial, ‘Humaira’s parents were not happy with her work’
LAHORE: In a somber moment at her burial, ,Mohammad Ali, the uncle of the late actress and model Humaira Ashgar Ali, shared that her parents...
PIA Privatisation Process Gains Momentum as Four Consortiums Prepare for Site Visits
KARACHI: The federal government is fast-tracking the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with four shortlisted consortiums scheduled to tour the airline’s headquarters next week....
Altaf Hussain, MQM founder, admitted to London hospital amid critical health concerns
LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain is currently hospitalised in London, owing to severe illness as per party officials. Qasim Ali, Deputy Convener...
Gold price hikes again in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in the country have increased further. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelery Manufacturers & Exporters Association, the price of gold...
Actress Humaira Asghar laid to rest in Lahore
Lahore: Actress and model Humaira Asghar has been laid to rest in Q block graveyard in Model Town Lahore after offering her funeral prayers. Family...
Pakistan qualify for Men’s U-18 Asis Cup 2025 final after beating Malaysia
DAZHOU: Pakistan on Friday clinched thrilling victory over Malaysia a semi final in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025, via penalty shootout at the National...
PSX sets record after closing at 1, 34, 299 gaining 517 points
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark Karachi 100 Index achieved another milestone as it closed at 1, 34, 299 after gaining 517 points. As...
Dar calls on Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on sidelines of 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday called on Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim here, on the sidelines of...
Sindh has become center of energy: CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah
Karachi: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh has become a center of the energy adding a 105 Km new railway line...