PM Shehbaz appoints Akhtar Wali Khan as coordinator for KP affairs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed on Thursday Akhtar Wali Khan as his coordinator on information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa affairs, The official notification of his...
PTI senator Aon Abbas Buppi arrested for alleged Chinkara deer poaching
ISLAMABAD: Opposition members, led by Senator Shibli Faraz, vocally condemned the arrest, alleging it was politically motivated, and demanded an explanation from the Law Minister...
DPM leaves for KSA to attend OIC CFM session
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for Saudi Arabia to attend the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council...
Govt working to promote small, medium-sized businesses: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working on a priority basis to promote small and medium-sized businesses. He was chairing a...
No mini-budget needed to meet tax shortfall, Pakistan assures IMF
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the tax shortfall of Rs.605 billion will be addressed without...
CM Punjab surprise visit to Mayo Hospital
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has surprised visit to Mayo Hospital and has given the approval the appointment of Prof Haroon Hamid and Dr.Ihtishamul...
Army Act provisions cannot be declared unconstitutional: Supreme Court Bar
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar, in its written submissions before the constitutional bench hearing intra-court appeal against the trial of civilians in military court, stated...
NEPRA announced to reduced electricity prices nationwide
ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction in electricity prices under the monthly adjustment...
Pakistan becomes ‘world’s second-most terrorism-affected country’
ISLAMABAD: The scourge of terrorism continues to plague Pakistan making it the world’s second-most terrorism-affected country in 2024, as per a Global Terrorism Index 2025...
Planners, facilitators of Bannu attack to be brought to justice: COAS Munir
BANNU: Army Chief Gen Syed Asim Munir has stated that terrorist groups, including ‘Fitna Al-Khawarij,’ are carrying out operations against Pakistan from Afghan soil, said...
LHC Judge Chaudhry Abdul Aziz resigned
LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz, a judge of the Lahore High Court, has resigned. According to sources, Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz became a judge of...
PML-N appointed Zahid Khan Party’s additional secretary information
LAHORE: Senior politician Zahid Khan was appointed on Thursday as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) additional secretary information. According to details, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif...
Gold price slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.3000 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola...
Virat’s love gestures for Anushka leave fans spellbound five times
WEB DESK: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s love story captivates fans worldwide with heartwarming moments during cricket matches. Their public displays of affection, from flying...
Ali Amin’s non-bailable arrest warrants remain in effect
ISLAMABAD: In audio leak case, the non-bailable arrest warrants for the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, remain in effect. Hearing of the...
Positive trend in Pakistan Stock Exchange
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange is showing a positive trend with an increase of 841 points today. In a remarkable turnaround today, stock market index climbed...
Four terrorist arrest in security forces operation near Pak-Afghan border
WEB DESK: Security forces have successfully apprehended four key terrorists in an operation conducted near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan. According to security sources, during...
Sharifullah admits involvement in 2021 Kabul Airport terror attack
WEB DESK: Daesh Operative Sharifullah appears in Virginia Court for role in Kabul Airport suicide bombing. Mohammad Sharifullah has admitted to plotting the route to...
Key suspect arrested in Libya boat incident
GUJRANWALA: FIA has arrested a key suspect involved in the Libya boat tragedy case. A spokesperson for the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed the arrest...
Former Naval Chief Iftikhar Sirohey (r) passes away in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral (retd) Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey passed away in Islamabad. Admiral Sirohey made history as...
South Korea’s Military Jet accidentally drops bombs, injuring civilians
WEB DESK: South Korean’s fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. On Thursday, a...
CM Punjab determined to provide half million houses to people
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said her government has determination to provide half million houses to house-less people of Punjab in the five...
Green energy need of time to tackle adverse impact of climate change: CM Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday distributed ‘solar home systems’ to people in Karachi in a ceremony. Sindh’s chief minister called...
PSX turns bearish, loses 490 points
Karachi : The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned bearish on Wednesday, losing 490.04 points, closed at 112,253.76 points. A total of 263,963,740...
New Zealand clinch victory against South Africa by 50 runs in 2nd Semi final of CT 2025
Lahore: New Zealand clinched victory against South Africa by 50 runs in second semi final of the Champions trophy on Wednesday, today, here in Lahore...
BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla watches semi-final at Gaddafi Stadium
LAHORE:Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajiv Shukla watched the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan between New Zealand...
Sharjeel invites Chinese businessmen to set up electrical vehicle plant in Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, on Wednesday invited Chinese businessmen to set up an electrical vehicle manufacturing plant in...
CM Punjab takes notice of extortion from Ramadan package beneficiaries
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered strict action against individuals found guilty of illegally overcharging beneficiaries of the Ramadan package across the...
PM reaffirms call for two-state solution of Palestinian conflict
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed Arab League’s approval of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s plan for Gaza’s reconstruction and the League’s firm rejection...
Pakistan, UAE share longstanding fraternal relations spanning decades: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is taking priority measures to provide a business and investment-friendly environment in the country. He was...
Pakistan well positioned for IMF program review: Aurangzeb
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan is well positioned for the first review of its seven billion dollars International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout...
Pakistan desires to strengthen longstanding ties with US: DPM
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, who conveyed President Donald Trump’s appreciation and thanks for...
PM thanks US for appreciating Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked US President Donald Trump for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan’s role and support in counter terrorism efforts across the...
Govt committed to completely eradicate polio: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to complete eradication of polio from the country. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday,...
16 terrorists killed, as Bannu Cantonment attack is thwarted, five Soldiers martyred, ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces thwarted a cowardly terrorist attack in the Cantt area of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 16 attackers. During intense clashes, five brave...
New Zealand decides to bat against South Africa
LAHORE: In the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa. During the...
Parliament to hold joint session on March 10
ISLAMABAD: Joint session of Parliament has been convened for March 10, summary sent to the President of the Republic. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has sent...
Not to arrest Faisal Javed, Orders PHC
PESHAWAR: Peshawar: High Court granted protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Senator Faisal Javed, ordering that he should not be arrested in the filed cases....
Four newly appointed Judges take oath at Lahore High Court
LAHORE: Four newly appointed additional judges have taken their oaths in the Lahore High Court. Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aliya Neelum,...
China, Mexico, and Canada set to hit back at U.S. tariffs
WEB DESK: As President Donald Trump implemented new tariffs on the nation’s three largest trading partners this Tuesday, China, Mexico, and Canada responded swiftly, pledging...
New Zealand and South Africa will clash today at Gaddafi Stadium
LAHORE: New Zealand and South Africa is ready to face in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal showdown. New Zealand is gearing up to face South...
Trump commends Pakistan’s cooperation against terrorism in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Pakistan for its help in capturing the terrorist involved in the Kabul airport bombing. In his address to the...
PFF announced players for first match of AFC Asian Cup 2027
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the possible players for the first away match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Syria....
Chairman PTA meets with Starlink Team, Discuss over Promoting Digital Connectivity in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chairman PTA, Major General (Retd) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, met with the Starlink team to discuss opportunities for promoting digital connectivity in Pakistan. According to the PTA...
Ahsan for stronger engagement with Central Asian Republics
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized to actively engage with Central Asian Republics and offer them a compelling value proposition for using Gwadar port...
Women protest, block road against gas loadshedding in Mardan
MARDAN: A large number of people staged a protest against gas loadshedding, which continues even during Sehri and Iftar times, in Mardan, The protesters, including...
KP govt grants Rs700 monthly uniform allowance for police
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a monthly uniform allowance of Rs700 for policemen. Under this decision, 123845 police officers, including constables, head constables,...
Six terrorists eliminates as security forces thwart attack in Bannu
BANNU: Security forces foiled terrorists attack in Bannu and killed 6 terrorists, the Incident occurred after Iftar when terrorists attempted to breach cantonment’s defences, According...
PM vows to boost country’s exports to $60 billion by 2029
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the completion of one-year of his government, has expressed the resolve of increasing exports to sixty billion dollars by...
Week-long Eid holidays expected in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Eidul Fitr 2025 is expected to bring a long-awaited week-long holiday in Pakistan, with many anticipating a festive break from March 29 to April...