PM approves Karachi Package of whopping Rs 15 billion for MNAs of MQM-P
Karachi: There is good news for Karachi as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, today approved a Karachi package for the Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan...
World Radio Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Radio Day is being observed today [Thursday] across the globe, including Pakistan, to highlight the importance of Radio as a key medium...
PSX grips bearish trend, loses 360 points
ISLAMABAD:The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Thursday, losing, 360.86 points, closed at 112,564.08 points. A total of 596,739,574 shares...
Rupee depreciates by four paisa in open market closes at Rs 281.10 against US dollar
ISLAMABAD:Pakistani rupee on Thursday depreciated by 01 paisa against the US dollar in the inter-bank trading and closed at Rs 279.26 . On the other...
Pakistan, Turkiye pledge to achieving $5b trade volume
Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to continue their efforts to reach the goal of five billion dollar trade volume. This came at a meeting...
Gas explosion at shopping mall in Taiwan killed five people and injured several others
Taipei: A gas explosion at a shopping mall in Taiwan on Thursday killed at least five people and injured several others, according to authorities. Dramatic...
Gold price of 24 karat per tola gold upticks by Rs.2,500
ISLAMABAD:The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.2,500 and was sold at Rs 304,000 on Thursday , All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Renowned Children’s Author Saniya Chughtai Launches New Book
Web Desk: Saniya Chughtai, a UAE-based international children’s author, has just released her latest book. The first book in her new series: “The Rise of...
Pakistan and Turkey deepen ties with 24 new MOUs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey have signed agreements and memoranda of understanding on cooperation. Memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony was held in Islamabad in the...
Man of qualities Zia Mohyeddin remembered on 2nd death Anniversary
WEB DESK: Second death anniversary of the late director, actor, voice artist, novelist, and television broadcaster Zia Mohyeddin is being observed today. He was Born...
Positive momentum at the start of trading in the PSX
KARACHI: Positive trend has been observed in Pakistan Stock Market. On the fourth day of the business week, the stock exchange witnessed a surge at...
Exposing subversive activities of Indian army and agencies on LOC
ISLAMABAD: Indian destructive operations were exposed on the Line of Control (LoC), details of the spread of unrest in the peaceful areas of Indian Army...
Decision to strictly enforce heavy traffic hour restrictions
KARACHI: Decision has been made to strictly enforce heavy traffic timings in the city. According to the details, Sindh Government spokesperson Sadia Javed stated in...
Tayyip Erdogan arrival at PM House, guard of honor presented
ISALAMABAD: Turkish President has arrived in Pakistan for two-day visit, which has been marked by a warm welcome. On arrival at the Prime Minister’s House,...
SC swearing-in ceremony for new Judges put on hold
ISLAMABAD: Oath -taking ceremony of new judges has been postponed in the Supreme Court. According to the sources, oath -taking ceremony of six permanent and...
Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed ending the Ukraine war during a phone call and agreed to meet in the...
President Erdogan is a visionary politician who changed Turkey, Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: On the arrival of Trukish President Erdogan, PM Shehbaz said, Pak -Turkish brotherly relations under the leadership of President Erdogan are strengthening. Prime Minister...
European powers push for seat at negotiation table in Ukraine peace
PARIS: European nations, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, emphasized on Wednesday the necessity of their involvement in any future discussions regarding Ukraine’s destiny....
Turk President arrives Islamabad with high level delegation
Islamabad: President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reached Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan . As the Turkish president landed at Nur Khan...
Pak clinch historic victory against Proteas after chasing staggering target of 353 runs
Karachi: Pakistan have clinched victory by six wickets against South Africa after chasing staggering target of 353 runs, its highest chase in one day international...
PM reaffirms commitment to peaceful nuclear technology in meeting with DG IAEA
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to leveraging nuclear technology for sustainable development. He was talking to Director General International Atomic Energy...
Aurangzeb assures full support to facilitate private sector-led growth
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured full support to facilitate private sector-led growth. Virtually addressing a conference organized by Securities and Exchange Commission of...
COAS commends nation’s support in fight against terrorism
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, has encouraged students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits to contribute positively to the...
US dollar slightly upticks in both inter-bank and open market
Karachi: US dollar has an minor uptick in both inter-bank and open market on Wednesday , today. The greenback increases by nine paisa reaching Rs...
Gold prices reduce Rs 1600 per tola
ISLAMABAD:The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs 1,600 and was sold at Rs 301,500 on Wednesday, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
PSX witnesses bearish trend as 100 Index loses 85 points
ISLAMABAD:The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Wednesday closed at 112,924.94 points. A total of 669,597,325 shares were traded during...
IMF MD gives very encouraging response for low cost energy production in country: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has attained macroeconomic stability and now taking off for economic growth. Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting...
South Africa set whopping target of 353 runs for Pakistan in deciding match of tri-nation series
Karachi: South Africa have given a whopping target of 353 runs to Pakistan in a deciding match of tri-nation series on Wednesday here in Karachi...
Afghanistan cricket team arrive in Lahore to play Champions trophy
Lahore: Afghanistan Cricket Team have arrived in Lahore to play its maiden the ICC champions trophy which is going to start from February 19th. The...
Imran Khan sacks MNA Sher Afzal Marwat from PTI : Sources
Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding Chairman Imran Khan has thrown out MNA Sher Afzal Marwat from the party, sources said. Imran Khan has directed...
Minor girl dies after inhuman torture by her employer in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi: Another minor maid girl died in Rawalpindi after she subjected to in human torture by her employer . The girl 12-year-old Iqra was shifted...
MQM-H Leader Afaq Ahmed detained on Judicial Remand
KARACHI: Chairman of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) Haqiqi, Afaq Ahmed, was sent to jail by an anti-terrorism court, which denied police remand in two...
Karachi University employee shot dead near Jamali bridge on Super Highway
Karachi: Robbers shot dead a man 50-year-old Tariq Saeed, stated to be an employee of the Karachi University while he was in his way to...
MD IMF commends Pakistan economic performance, rising growth, in meeting with PM
Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to sustaining the reform momentum, particularly in critical areas such as tax reform, energy sector...
Starc bows out of champions trophy, Smith steps up as Australia’s captain
WEB DESK: Mitchell Starc has officially withdrawn from the Champions Trophy due to personal reasons, leading Australia to announce a revamped 15-player squad under the...
Karachi govt hospitals face severe shortage of staff as thousands of patients suffer
KARACHI:The city’s government hospitals and health centres are facing severe shortage of medical staff for the last 12 years, leaving thousands of patients without adequate...
Pak to face do and die match against Proteas in Tri-nation series in Karachi today
Karachi: National Stadium Karachi will witness first match after its renovation on Wednesday, today of the tri-nation series third match between Pakistan and South Africa....
Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan declared sin free in Jinnah house attack case
LAHORE: Police declared Aleema and Uzma Khan innocent in the Jinnah House attack case. In the Anti -Terrorism Court Lahore, interim bail was heard in...
Non-bailable warrants issued of Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD: Non -bailable warrants has issued of Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) leader and member of the National Assembly Zartaj Gul. District and Sessions Court...
PM Shehbaz convened a meeting of Federal Cabinet today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a meeting of the federal cabinet today. According to the sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a meeting of...
Trump must remember that, ceasefire agreement has to be respected by both sides
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump should remember that there is an agreement that is respected by both sides, which is the only way to...
Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas to end ceasefire in Gaza
WEB DESK: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says, “If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday afternoon, the ceasefire agreement will be terminated and the...
FBR reduces Karachi property valuations by up to 50%
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a revised notification regarding property values in Karachi, which reflects a gradual decrease of up to 50%...
MQM Chairman Afaq Ahmed arrested
KARAHI: The chairman of Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM), Afaq Ahmed, has been arrested. According to police sources, Afaq Ahmed was arrested for making an inflammatory...
Dr. Zilaf Munir elected as the first female Chairperson of the Pakistan Business Council
ISLAMABAD: Previously, Dr. Zilaf served as the Vice Chairperson of PBC. She has taken over the position from Shabbir Diwan, CEO of Gatron (Industries) Limited....
Explosion near the Line of Control, 2 Indian soldiers including a captain killed
SRINAGAR: In occupied Jammu and Kashmir, two Indian soldiers were killed and one injured in an alleged IED explosion. According to media, the soldiers were...
PSX witnesses positive trend, increase in the 100-index
KARACHI: Today was a positive day for business at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, where an increase was observed in the 100-index. At the end of...
Pak-Korea agricultural ties to strengthen relations: Rana Tanveer
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that Cooperation in the agricultural sector will further strengthen Pakistan-Korea relations. While talking to...
French President ignores Modi while extended his hand for handshake
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron ignored Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while shaking hands with other world leaders. When French President Macron arrived at the...
Adani Power shares climb despite market correction; BSE, NSE seek clarity on ‘Bangladesh supply restoration’
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh has asked Adani Power to fully resume supplies from its 1,600-megawatt plant in India, a Bangladesh official said, after more than three...