NA standing committee on Interior rejects bill to ban dowry
ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Interior of the National Assembly has unanimously rejected a proposed bill to ban dowry. During a recent session led by...
National leadership applauds Pakistan U-19 team’s Asia Cup Triumph
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup, achieved after...
Under-19 Asia Cup Final: Pakistan overpower India by 191 runs to claim title
DUBAI: Pakistan produced a commanding all-round display to defeat India by a huge margin of 191 runs in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup final, securing...
Deadly bar shooting near Johannesburg leaves 11 dead
WEB DESK: At least 11 people were shot dead and several others injured after gunmen attacked a tavern near Johannesburg, South African authorities said. The...
Dry, Foggy conditions persist in Karachi as air quality deteriorates
KARACHI: The port city is experiencing dry and dusty weather accompanied by cool temperatures, fog during the early morning and night hours, and comparatively warmer...
Afghan taliban supporting militants, endangering civilians: Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on Sunday issued a strong message to militant groups operating...
Pakistan set 347 runs target for India in U-19 Asia Cup final
DUBAI: Pakistan’s Under-19 side produced a strong batting display to post 347/8 against India in the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup on Sunday...
Massive turnout at Bangladesh student leader’s state funeral amid unrest
DHAKA: Tens of thousands of citizens gathered in Dhaka on Saturday to pay their respects at the funeral of a prominent student activist, amid two...
Abbottabad tragedy: three children killed, mother critical, father unconscious
ABBOTTABAD: A tragic incident has shaken Abbottabad, where three young siblings were killed in an apparent domestic attack, while their mother sustained critical injuries and...
Suparco predicts rajab moon visibility in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has released its astronomical forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab-ul-Murajjab...
FIA foils counterfeit currency ring in Lahore
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismantled a counterfeit currency printing operation in Lahore, arresting a key suspect during a targeted raid conducted by...
Babar Azam silences critics with maiden BBL fifty for Sydney sixers
WEB DESK: Following two modest outings at the start of his maiden Big Bash campaign, questions were raised about Babar’s ability to adapt to the...
KP received Rs 8.4 trillion from centre in 15 years, Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: According to official data issued by the Ministry of Finance, the federal government transferred Rs 8,404 billion (Rs 8.4 trillion) to the Government of...
US appreciates Pakistan’s willingness to consider Gaza stabilization role: Rubio
MIAMI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington welcomes Pakistan’s readiness to explore a possible role in an International Stabilisation Force...
International AI research team wins top paper award at SMIU research congress
KARACHI: A globally collaborative research project in Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering has earned the Best Paper Award at the inaugural International Conference on Advances in...
World Bank backs Pakistan with $700m economic support package
The World Bank has approved $700 million in new financing to help strengthen Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability and improve public service delivery. The funding was cleared...
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 Years in Toshakhana-II Case
RAWALPINDI: special court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each after finding them...
Pakistani authorities submit strong protest to Afghan Taliban over cross-border terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission to lodge a stern protest concerning terrorist activities emanating from Afghan territory. Expressing strong...
Punjab announces Large-Scale initiatives for youth, development
LAHORE: In a major announcement, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif revealed plans to distribute 100,000 electric bikes to students throughout the province. Alongside this,...
Four soldiers martyred as security forces repel attack in North Waziristan’s Boya; civilians injured
N.WAZIRISTAN: In a brutal attack on Friday, security forces’ camp in the Boya area of North Waziristan came under assault, resulting in the martyrdom of...