Pakistan set to receive $1.2 Billion Saudi oil facility, disbursement kicks off this month
WEB DESK: Pakistan is poised to benefit from a $1.2 billion oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia, with monthly disbursements of $100 million set to...
Gohar and Asif exchange smiles in Parliament
ISLAMABAD: In the corridors of Parliament, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali met with Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. The atmosphere was surprisingly light-hearted as the two...
Zartaj Gul’s pre-arrest bail extended, Raja Basharat granted bail in 26 November protest case
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has extended the pre-arrest bail of PTI MNA Zartaj Gul in the case related to the protest on November...
Pakistan celebrates National Day with grand reception at New Delhi High Commission
NEW DELHI: The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan’s National Day with a reception honoring the historic Lahore Resolution. The event showcased...
TRUMP signs to close DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
WASHINGTON: Flanked by students and educators, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education,...
PM praises security forces and honors Martyr Captain Hasnain Akhtar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the courage and tactical skill of Pakistan’s Security Forces following their successful operation against terrorists in Dera Ismail...
Security forces eliminate 10 terrorists in DI Khan, Captain Martyred
RAWALPINDI: Security forces carried out an operation in Dera Ismail Khan, during which 10 terrorists were eliminated. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of...
Pakistan IT services flourishing abroad as country earned US $2.177 billion in current fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Information Technology (IT) services in various countries are flourishing as the country earned US $2.177 billion by exporting different countries during the first...
Indian man buys world’s most expensive dog
Bengaluru: A man from Bengaluru has purchased the world’s most expensive dog, a rare “wolfdog” named Cadaboms Okami, for 50 crore. The eight-month-old dog, born...
Talal dismisses claims of ongoing military operation, clarifying no such action underway
Islamabad: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday, today, dismissed claims of an ongoing military operation, clarifying that no such action is underway...
Syed Mustafa Kamal commends Bill Gates’ polio eradication support
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday, today, praised Bill Gates and his team for their vital role in supporting polio eradication efforts...
PM expresses happiness as PSX surpasses 1,19,000 points for first time in its history
Jeddah: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction regarding the Pakistan Stock Exchange surpassing the 1,19,000 points mark for the first time in its...
Rupee depreciates against dollar by 02 paisa
Karachi:The Rupee on Thursday,today, depreciated by 02 paisa against the US Dollar in the inter-bank market trading and closed at Rs 280.22. However, according to...
Bullish trend continues at PSX as 100 Index gains 795 points
Karachi:The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, today, continued with bullish trend, gained 795.74 points while closed at 118,769.77 points. A total...
Gold prices uptick by Rs 1800 per tola
Karachi:The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.1,800 and was traded at Rs.320,800 on Thursday,today , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers...
PM lands in Madina to pay his respect at Roza-e-Rasool of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)
MADINA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday, today arrived in Madina Munawara. On arrival in Madina Munawara, Governor Madina Prince Salman bin Sultan al-Saud received...
PM invites Saudi investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan under SIFC
Jeddah: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating Saudi investors. Talking to Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Head of the Joint...
Google celebrates Persian New Year with Special Doodle
WEB DESK: Google celebrated the arrival of spring with a special Doodle honoring Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on March 20, 2025. This year’s festivities...
Pakistan’s missile and defense capabilities are meant for national security and deterrence, Shafqat Ali Khan
ISLAMABAD: Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated that, Pakistan’s missile and defense capabilities are designed primarily for national security and deterrence. He highlighted the strength and resilience...
Ceasefire agreement reached between Ukraine and Russia to end ongoing conflict
WEB DESK: Temporary ceasefire has been established for 30 days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the agreement, which follows extensive diplomatic discussions with U.S. President...
Bushra Bibi’s bail extended until May 05 in 26 November protest case
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has extended the bail of Bushra Bibi until May 05. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has granted an...
15 Bangladeshi men detained in Malaysia for team fraud
KUALA LUMPUR: A group of 15 Bangladeshi men, who claimed to be members of a cricket team, was apprehended at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and...
ICC releases T20 rankings update
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the T20 players ranking. In the updated ICC T20 batters ranking, Australian star Travis Head has retained...
KSE-100 index rises over 1,000 points, crosses 119,000 threshold
KARACHI: Fourth day of the week in stock market has made a bullish trend, 100 index crosses over 119,000 points. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...
PM sends warm Nowruz wishes to Pakistan and Celebrants Worldwide
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed warm wishes to those celebrating Nowruz, both in Pakistan and globally. In a heartfelt message celebrating Nowruz...
No operations permitted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has emphasized that there will be no operations permitted in the province under any circumstances. In...
Israeli airstrikes claim over 70 lives in predawn attacks on Gaza
WEB DESK: The latest violence in Gaza has reportedly raised the death toll to at least 436 Palestinians, including 183 children, following Israel’s resumption of...
Trump sets two-month timeframe for new Iran Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly sent a letter to Iran setting a two-month timeframe for negotiating a new nuclear agreement. It’s still uncertain whether...
US state Department Spokesperson sidesteps inquiry regarding Imran Khan
WASHINGTON: U.S. declined to address questions regarding the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce declined to address questions regarding the founder...
PM Shehbaz meets Saudi Crown Prince to discuss ties
RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues of...
Condolences pour in on death of JUI-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) Mualana Fazal Ur Rehman, ex-senate Chairman Saddiq Sanjrani have expressed sorrow and condolence on...
JUI-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed passes away in Quetta
Quetta: Ex-leader, senator and renowned politician of Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Hafiz Hussain Ahmed passed away in Quetta tonight, the family sources confirmed. The family sources said...
Actors Saboor Aly, Ali Ansari welcome their first child
Karachi:Showbiz couple Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari welcomed their first baby girl which they named Serena Ali. The couple made the announcement via a Instagram...
Govt to announce Rs 8 per unit electricity price cut likely on March 23
Islamabad: Government is set to announce an electricity tariff reduction of Rs8 per unit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to make the official announcement on...
Kamal visits PIMS hospital urges to treat patients with kindness, professionalism
Islamabad:Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday,today visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital. The Health Minister visited the PIMS hospital to...
Bullish trend grips PSX as it gains 972 points
Karachi: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, today, gaining 972.94 points, while closed at 117,974.03 points. A...
Federal govt announces public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
Islamabad: Federal government has announced three public holidays from 31st March to 2nd April for Eid-ul-Fitr. A notification to this effect has been issued by...
Gold prices up by Rs 1650 per tola today
Karachi: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.1,650 and was traded at Rs.319,000 on Wednesday, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers...
PM arrives Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to boost trade, enhance partnership in key sectors
Jeddah: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Jeddah on a four day visit to Saudi Arabia. Upon his arrival at the airport, Deputy...
Decisive 3rd T-20 match b/n Pakistan, Kiwi’s to be played on Friday
Auckland: The third T-20 of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Auckland on Friday. The match will start at...
Pakistan legendary actor Muhammad Ali being remembered on his birth anniversary today
Web Desk: The 19th death anniversary of legendary Pakistani actor Muhammad Ali is being observed on Wednesday. Pakistani film legend Muhammad Ali was paid tribute...
Ex commissioner Quetta daughter assaults air hostess left her bleeding nose
Quetta: In a shocking incident, the daughter of former Quetta commissioner Iftikhar Ahmed allegedly assaulted an air hostess on a Serene Air flight at Quetta...
PM launches countrywide tree plantation drive
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched the 2025 Spring Tree Plantation Drive here. As many as around 41.7 million samples will be planted...
PM embarks on official visit to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has left for a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. The high-level delegation, accompanying him, includes Deputy Prime Minister...
Ceasefire agreement breached, escalating oppression in Gaza
WEB DESK: In the Gaza Strip, Israel conducted airstrikes, resulting in the martyrdom of over 400 Palestinians, including children, and more than 560 people injured....
Sana Javed faces criticism over controversial comments on Sarfaraz Ahmed in viral game show clip
WEB DESK: Sana Javed has recently found herself at the center of controversy following a viral video from a game show where she made remarks...
From celestial heights to aquatic depths, astronauts return after nine months
WEB DESK: After spending 9 months stranded on the International Space Station, two American astronauts landed in the deep sea, not only humans but also...
Virat Kohli declares Jasprit Bumrah as his toughest opponent on the field
WEB DESK: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has named pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah as his toughest opponent on the field. Neither Amir, nor Shaheen, nor...
Omar Ayub’s interim bail rejected due to non-appearance
Rawalpindi: The interim bail of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and PTI leader Umar Ayub has been dismissed due to his absence. The hearing...
Overview on Aamir Khan’s love journey from Reena to Gauri
WEB DESK: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s affairs and marriages have always captured the attention of his fans. Recently, on his 60th birthday, Aamir Khan admitted...