Woman rescued after car plunges Into deep pit on Tariq road
KARACHI: Near a shopping mall on Tariq Road in Karachi, a car suddenly sank into the ground. According to police, the vehicle collapsed into a...
Trump claims U.S. can quickly reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States has the capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with just a bit more...
Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks in Urumqi end without breakthrough
URUMQI: Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held in Urumqi under China’s mediation, concluded without a major breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue...
Gold prices surges in Pakistan after sharp decline
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged again on Friday, a day after witnessing a significant drop. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association,...
UN security council set to vote on Hormuz plan as China rejects use of force
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,...
Punjab announces free public transport amid massive fuel price hike
LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab has unveiled a major relief package, including free public transport, following a steep increase in fuel prices across Pakistan....
Govt plans app-based petrol subsidy for motorcyclists after price hike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government is moving ahead with a targeted fuel subsidy programme for motorcyclists following the recent sharp increase in petrol prices. According to...
41-year rain record falls as heavy showers paralyse Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed record-breaking rainfall as a powerful weather system dumped 38.7mm of rain within 24 hours, surpassing a 41-year-old April record. The previous highest...
Five civilians, including women, Child martyred in Bannu suicide blast
BANNU: At least five civilians, including three women and a child, were martyred and four others critically injured in a suicide attack near a police...
Gulf War Drives Oil Prices Up, Pakistan Calls for Nationwide Fuel Savings
ISLAMABAD: Escalating tensions in the Gulfparticularly involving Iran have sent global oil prices sharply higher, intensifying concerns over fuel supply and economic stability worldwide. The...
Govt hikes Petrol by Rs137, Diesel by Rs184 Per Litre in Record Increase
ISLAMABAD: The government has sharply increased fuel prices, petrol prices have surged by Rs137.24 per litre, pushing the new price to Rs458.41. Diesel saw an...
Pakistan affected Middle East war, pursuing US-Iran ceasefire efforts: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan is being significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and continues to play an...
KP students visit PMA Kakul under ISPR winter internship programme
KAKUL: Students from various universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visited the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul as part of the Inter-Services Public Relations Winter Internship Programme. During...
Iran threatens ‘Devastating’ Retaliation as Trump warns intensified strikes
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has vowed to launch “crushing” retaliatory attacks against the United States and Israel following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump to escalate...
IMF urges Pakistan to curb fuel subsidies, expand targeted relief
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has advised Pakistan to avoid broad-based fuel subsidies and instead focus relief efforts on low-income segments of the population. According...
Pakistan army thwarts infiltration attempt at Afghan border, eight militants killed
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The Pakistan Army has foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing eight militants during an intelligence-based operation. According to a...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant decline across Pakistan on Thursday. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per...
Heavy rains lash Karachi; Authorities on high alert, drainage measures intensified
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi received heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Thursday, prompting city authorities to remain on high alert and activate emergency...
PM Shehbaz reviews energy situation as regional tensions raise supply concerns
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday presided over a high-level meeting to assess the risk of an energy crisis in light of escalating regional tensions, with...
Woman allegedly Gang-Raped in moving van near Rawat; separate rape suspect arrested in Gujar Khan
RAWALPINDI: A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four men inside a moving van in the Rawat area. According to officials, the incident occurred within...
Floodwaters sweep away Van carrying 15 passengers as heavy rains devastate Balochistan
QUETTA: Qila Abdullah and Gulistan emerge as the hardest-hit districts as relentless monsoon rains cause severe flooding across parts of Balochistan On Wednesday, heavy downpours...
Pakistan signs historic carbon market agreement with Norway under Paris accord
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has entered into its first bilateral carbon market agreement with Norway, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to attract climate finance, according...
Electricity bills shock ordinary consumers as billing formula changed
ISLAMABAD: A major change in tariff structure or electricity bills approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has triggered widespread public concern. Electricity...
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s success in managing essential Goods supply Amid Middle East Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his satisfaction that Pakistan is effectively managing the supply and demand of vital commodities amidst the ongoing Middle East...
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kings win toss, choose to bat first against Multan Sultans
LAHORE: In the ongoing 11th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, Hyderabad Kings secured the toss and decided to bat first in their encounter...
Punjab government to take firm action against YDA president Dr. Shoaib Niazi
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to implement strict disciplinary measures against Muhammad Shoaib Niazi, President of the Young Doctors Association (YDA) Punjab, in...
President, PM commends Security forces for killing terrorist in KP
ISLAMABAD: The president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the Security Forces for the Successful operation in Khyber...
$186 billion loss for Arab nations in Just one month due to Iran conflict
WEB DESK: The ongoing Iran conflict has resulted in a staggering economic toll on Arab countries, with losses amounting to $186 billion within a single...
Trump weighs U.S. exit from NATO over Iran dispute
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is seriously contemplating withdrawing from the NATO alliance, following the alliance’s failure to support U.S....
Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from Iran conflict within a few weeks
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States plans to withdraw from the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks. During...
Bilawal Bhutto to hold talks with Maulana Fazlur Rehman today
ISLAMABAD: Bilawal Bhutto, head of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has reached out to Maulana Fazlur Rehman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl. According to the detail, sources confirming...
Tragedy strikes as roof collapses in Bajaur, 4 dead
BAJAUR: Four people, including two women and two children, lost their lives when a house roof gave way amid heavy rain in Bajaur on Wednesday....
Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks resume in Urumqi under China mediation
BEIJING: Fresh diplomatic efforts are underway as Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks with mediation from China, aiming to ease tensions after recent border clashes....
PSX soars as hopes rise for imminent end to war
KARACHI: Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange surged sharply as investor confidence strengthened on expectations of easing geopolitical tensions. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped by...
Karachi braces for rain from tomorrow
KARACHI: Rainfall is expected to hit Karachi from tomorrow as a new weather system approaches, the Met Office has said. According to the Pakistan Meteorological...
Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Kuwait International Airport fuel tanks
WEB DESK: A suspected drone strike has hit Kuwait International Airport, igniting a major fire in fuel storage facilities, according to authorities. Officials from Kuwait...
Fuel prices likely to hike within days
ISLAMABAD: Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise again in the coming days as the government prepares to adjust rates in line with increasing...
Security forces eliminates 13 terrorists in KP operations
PESHAWAR: Security forces killed13 militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said...
LPG price surges in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced on Tuesday that the LPG rates for April 2026 will see a significant increase, with prices...
Pakistan, China launch 5-Point plan to promote peace in the Middle East
BEIJING: Pakistan and China jointly introduced a five-point plan on Tuesday to foster peace and stability across the Gulf and Middle Eastern regions, amid rising...
Scientists create world’s smallest QR code for long-term data storage
WEB DESK: Researchers have engineered a microscopic QR code, smaller than most bacteria, offering a groundbreaking approach to data preservation. A team from Vienna University...
Donald Trump blasts European allies as rift deepens over Iran war
WASHINGTON: Tensions between the United States and its European allies have flared once again, as Donald Trump sharply criticized key partners for what he described...
LSC announces verdict in Ali Zafar vs. Meesha Shafi defamation case
LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court has announced its decision in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against Meeshal Shafi. The court ordered Mashal...
Gold price hikes by Rs.2800 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.2800 per tola to Rs.478,762 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of gold...
SC orders swift action in Jaranwala case: arrests, six-month trial deadline
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the trial court to complete the proceedings in the high-profile Jaranwala church attack case within six months and...
Eid-ul-Adha likely to observed on May 27,2026
ISLAMABAD: The expected date for Eid ul-Adha has been tentatively identified, although the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is...
Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Iran has expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador Reza Ameri Moghadam praised Pakistan’s efforts in deterring US...
IHC postpones hearing on PTI Founder Imran Khan’s sentence suspension plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has deferred the hearing on petitions seeking to suspend Imran Khan’s and Bushra Bibi’s sentences in the £190 million case...
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan’s WhatsApp hacked; scammers seek funds
ISLAMABAD: In a concerning cyber security incident, the WhatsApp account of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was compromised by hackers who...
MQM-P launches nationwide digital membership drive ahead of local polls
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has initiated a countrywide online membership campaign through its official website. Citizens can now register by filling out a digital...