Federal govt decides to expand federal Cabinet
ISLAMABAD: The Federal government has decided to expand the Federal Cabinet, four new Ministers likely to be included. According to sources, Hanif Abbasi and Tariq...
Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: A Pivotal Moment for South Asia’s Future
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomacy has revitalized ties with Bangladesh, pushing bilateral trade past $1 billion. After 15 years, Pakistan exported 26,000 metric tons rice, with more...
Taliban detains British Couple
WEB DESK: Recently, the Taliban detained a British couple who were running an educational program in Afghanistan. After taking control of Afghanistan in 2021, the...
Pakistani Students’ Outstanding Performance in STEMCO Science Competitions
SINGAPORE: Pakistani student Anara Bahram Durrani showcased remarkable performance in the STEMCO Science Global Competitions held in Singapore, winning a gold medal and putting Pakistan...
Gold rate slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.800 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the rate of gold decreased by...
Matriculation exams delayed for month owing to Ramzan, to be kicked off from April 7
Karachi: Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has delayed matriculation examination for a month owing to the sacred month of Ramzan. The matriculation examnations will...
“Baseless gossip”, Govinda’s niece Arti Singh clarifies
WEB DESK: Actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja are in the news for their alleged divorce. While the couple is yet to comment on...
Nuclear weapons ‘one-way road to annihilation’:UN Secretary-General
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the risk of nuclear conflict is rising –- as global security arrangements unravel and military spending...
Rain delays CT 2025 crucial match b/w Aus, S Africa in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi: Rain has delayed a crucial match of ICC champions trophy 2025 between Australia and South Africa here at Rawalpindi cricket stadium on Tuesday, today....
Mayor, Deputy Mayor escape unhurt as lift in Abbassi Shaheed Hospital falls
Karachi: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab and Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Baloch escaped unhurt from an accident at Abbassi Shaheed Hospital on Tuesday, today. The mayor...
Aror University becomes embodiment of education standards: CM Sindh
Sukkur: Chief Minister Sindh on Tuesday has said that Sindh government is determined to provide conducive environment of education for students of the province. The...
Lahore Children Hospital conducts successful 105 bone marrow transplant
Lahore: Lahore children hospital has conducted as many as 105 bone marrow transplant successful operations. Punjab government has borne expenditure of Rs 4.2 millions on...
Govt makes plan for ending electricity sectors circular debt
Islamabad: The government has made a plan for ending circular debt of the electricity sectors. The intrests of the cirucular debts will be written of...
Electricity price reduction up to Rs 4.95 per unit for Karachi likely
Karachi: It is likely that electricity price will reduce up to Rs 4.95 per unit consumers of Karachi. The National Electric Price Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)...
Pat Cummins questions viability of CT 2025 matches in Dubai
WEB DESK: India play all its matches of Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, raising concerns about an unfair advantage. Australia’s Pat Cummins acknowledged this benefit....
OGDCL increases daily oil production up to 10,000 barrel by using technology
Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) increasing oil daily production to 10,000 barrel reached from 26,000 barrel to 36,000 barrel by using...
Pakistan and Iran sign MoU, setting a bilateral trade target to 10 billion dollars
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, setting a bilateral trade target to ten billion dollars. The MoU was signed during a...
West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp
JENIN: Israeli bulldozers have demolished large areas of the now virtually empty Jenin refugee camp and appear to be carving wide roadways through its once-crowded...
Pak-IMF talks review economic targets of climate challenges in second session
Islamabad: Economic targets of climate challenges were reviewed between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for climate financing in the second session of the...
National cricket team returns to Islamabad after setback against India
ISLAMABAD: After the defeat against India in the ICC Champions Trophy, the national cricket team arrived in Islamabad from Dubai. National cricket team landed in...
Heavy rain, thunderstorms pour Upper areas of country including Balochistan
Lahore: Several parts of Punjab, northern areas, and Balochistan witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday as a strong westerly weather system swept across the country, bringing...
Australia to compete with South Africa in Champions Trophy today
Rawalpindi: Australia to take on South Africa today in ICC Champions Trophy seventh match in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The match will start at 2:00 pm....
Pakistan stock exchange sees positive momentum
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange starts a day with positive trend, Index increased by 1,269 points, reaching 115,599. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has experienced a significant...
UN green lights U.S. resolution supporting Ukraine
WEB DESK: United Nations Security Council has approved a U.S. resolution regarding Ukraine, rejecting all amendments against Russia. China, the United States, Panama, Pakistan, Algeria,...
Opposition grand alliance gears up against government
ISLAMABAD: The Opposition Grand Alliance has decided to hold a two-day consultative conference in Islamabad on February 26 and 27 to devise a strategy against...
President, PM lauds security forces for killing 10 Khwarij in Khyber district
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated the security forces for killing ten Khwarij during a successful operation in Khyber...
Father and Son Killed in Collision with Trailer on Karachi’s NGT Bridge
KARACHI: A father and son were killed in Karachi when a trailer collided Father and Son Killed in Collision with Trailer on Karachi’s NGT Bridge...
Gold rate surges by Rs.1500 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1500 per tola in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the rate of gold...
Security forces eliminates 10 terrorists in Bagh area of Khyber District
RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Bagh, Khyber District, on Sunday night on reports of presence of terrorists in the area. ...
PTA begins licensing VPN providers, approves first two companies
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to regulate Virtual Private Network (VPN) services through a formal licensing framework, marking a...
New Zealand defeats Bangladesh, defending Champion Pakistan eliminated from Champions Trophy
RAWALPINDI: In the sixth match of the Champions Trophy, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets, effectively extinguishing Pakistan’s last hopes of making it to...
Govt announced up to Rs.8 per unit cut in power tariff likely in two month
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is pushing to slash electricity prices by Rs6-8 per unit within the next two months in a bid to provide much-needed...
Trade ties between Pakistan, KSA reaching new heights
ISLAMABAD: The trade relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are reaching its new heights with the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Pakistan’s exports...
First Ramazan 2025 in Pakistan likely on March 2
ISLAMABAD: The first fast of Ramazan in Pakistan is expected to be observed on March 2, as the Ramazan moon is likely to be sighted...
Mustafa Amir Case: Sahir Hasan ‘admits’ to buying, selling narcotics
KARACHI: Sahir Hasan, the son of renowned actor Sajid Hasan, has confessed to buying and selling drugs. Sahir Hasan is currently on physical remand for...
Advanced solar solutions to support Pakistan’s renewable energy transition
LAHORE: As the country faces significant energy challenges, including rising electricity prices, grid instability, and heavy reliance on fossil fuels, a shift towards renewable energy...
Singer Ali Haider reveals threats, he faced in Pakistan
NEWS DESK: Surprising revelations have come to light about the serious threats received by Pakistan’s famous singer, Ali Haider. Ali Haider, one of the prominent...
Attack on Russian Consulate in France
WEB DESK: An attack using explosive materials was carried out at the Russian Consulate in the southern French city of Marseille. According to the police,...
Bangladesh set New Zealand a target of 237 runs to win
RAWALPINDI: In the sixth match of the Champions Trophy, Bangladesh set a target of 237 runs for New Zealand to win. The match is being...
8th death anniversary of activist Nigar Ahmed being observed today
LAHORE: The 8th death anniversary of Pakistani women’s rights activist Nigar Ahmed is being observed on Monday. She is also known for founding the Aurat...
PTI’s request for March 22 rally at Minar-e- Pakistan denied
LAHORE: High Court has rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s request for permission to hold a rally at Minar -e-Pakistan on March 22. Justice Faroq Haider of...
Prime Minister and President of Azerbaijan collaborate to enhance trade relations
BAKU: Agreements have been finalized between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in various sectors, with an agreement to finalize them within a month. Pakistan and Azerbaijan have...
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure
ROME: Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican...
Student activists unite to establish new political party in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s political arena is likely to see the entry of a new party, formed under the initiative of National Citizens Committee and Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, next...
Islamabad, KPK, Gilgit, and Kashmir to experience rain and snowfall from today
WEB DESK: New system of winds will enter the western parts of the country, causing rain, storms, and snowfall from today. According to the Meteorological...
New Zealand choose to field first against Bangla Tigers
RAWALPINDI: In the sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy, New Zealand won the toss against Bangladesh and opted to field first. New Zealand won...
Judicial Commission member Advocate Akhtar Hussain resigned
ISLAMABAD: Advocate Akhtar Hussain, a member of the Judicial Commission, has resigned. He submitted his resignation in response to the recent transfers of judges and...
CM KPK decided not to include two former ministers in cabinet
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has decided not to include former ministers Kamran Bangash and Taimur Jhagra in the cabinet. According...
Bangladesh takes on New Zealand at Rawalpindi stadium today
RAWALPINDI: In the sixth group match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand will face Bangladesh today. Rawalpindi’s pitch is set for an exciting...
Ceasefire talks with Israel contingent on release of prisoners as agreed, Hamas
WEB DESK: Talks with Israel through mediators on further steps in a ceasefire agreement are conditional on Palestinian prisoners being released as agreed, said Hamas official...