Gold prices rise by Rs3,200 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased by Rs3,200 per tola on Monday, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. Following the latest increase,...
FIA stops passenger from travelling to Germany on fake visa at Lahore airport
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has foiled an attempt to travel to Germany using a counterfeit visa at Allama Iqbal International Airport, offloading a...
Security forces uncover terrorist hideouts inside mosques in North Waziristan
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Security forces have cleared two suspected terrorist hideouts established inside mosques in Muzak village near Mir Ali in North Waziristan, recovering a large...
Rabia Ahsan case: Brother withdraws murder complaint, says shooting was accidental
RAWALPINDI: The brother of deceased television anchor Rabia Ahsan has withdrawn the murder complaint he filed against her husband, describing the fatal shooting as an...
Pakistan beat India in U19 Asia Cup after Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten century
WEB DESK: Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten ton powers Pakistan to U19 Asia Cup victory over India, Pakistan secured a memorable victory over arch-rivals India in the...
Police launch murder investigation after journalist Rabia Ahsan found dead in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Police have launched an investigation into the killing of journalist Rabia Ahsan, who was found shot dead at her residence in Rawalpindi on Sunday....
Nepra approves Rs2.37 per unit electricity price hike for November bills
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of Rs2.37 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel price adjustment...
Pakistan Railways targets Rs160 billion revenue by year-end: Hanif Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has projected that Pakistan Railways will achieve revenue of Rs160 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. Addressing...
Pakistan, Sudan agree to expand cooperation in security, cybercrime and other fields
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Sudan have agreed to broaden bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including security, cybercrime prevention, police training, institutional coordination and civil registration. The...
Gold prices hold steady in Pakistan, silver rates decline
KARACHI: Gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan on Saturday, while silver witnessed a slight decline in the domestic market. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Four new players added to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Test series
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strengthened the national Test squad by adding four players — Aamir Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Muhammad Tayyab Arif and...
Sanam Javed seeks khula from husband, Lahore court issues notice
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed Khan has approached a family court in Lahore seeking dissolution of her marriage with her husband, Atiq Riaz....
Pakistani astronaut set to become first foreigner aboard China’s space station
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to achieve a major milestone in space exploration as one of its astronauts will join China’s next crewed space mission, becoming...
KP cancels Rs8.92bn development tenders over alleged kickbacks, favouritism
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has scrapped development tenders worth Rs8.92 billion covering 71 projects in Khyber district following allegations of political interference, favouritism and...
KP government lifts restrictions on fertiliser trade across province
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has lifted restrictions on the sale, purchase, storage, supply and transportation of fertilisers across the province, allowing commercial activities to...
Sindh govt declares Tharparkar calamity-hit district amid drought
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has decided to declare Tharparkar a calamity-hit district and ordered urgent measures to address the worsening drought situation...
Govt scraps LPG quota system, shifts to competitive auctions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to abolish the existing discretionary quota system for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), introducing a competitive auction mechanism aimed at...
Putin meets Iran’s security chief in Moscow to discuss Russian gas supplies
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow on Thursday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and...
Maryam Nawaz announces launch of Blind Dolphin Resort in Kot Addu
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the opening of the TDCP Blind Dolphin Resort near Taunsa Barrage in Kot Addu, offering visitors...
Armed Afghan suspect arrested during attempted infiltration into Pakistan
UPPER KURRAM: Law enforcement agencies have apprehended an armed Afghan national allegedly attempting to enter Pakistan illegally from Afghanistan, security sources said. The suspect, identified...
Pakistan reiterates commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. He expressed these views...
Gold prices plunge by Rs6,500 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in the domestic market on Friday, dropping by Rs6,500 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems...
Saudi Arabia pledges faster visa processing for Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of its cooperation in expediting visa processing for Pakistani workers and addressing issues they face while seeking employment in...
Pakistan, UK pledge stronger collaboration on counter-terrorism, cybercrime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to broaden cooperation in counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, immigration, coast guard operations and professional training, the Ministry...
Court sets November 20 for indictment of Iqrar-ul-Hassan in anti-state content case
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate court in Karachi has scheduled November 20 for framing charges against Pakistan Awaam Raaj Tehreek Chairman Iqrar-ul-Hassan in a case related...
11 killed, over 30 injured in road accidents in Abbottabad, Bhakkar
ABBOTTABAD/BHAKKAR: At least 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 others were injured in two separate road accidents in Abbottabad and Bhakkar. In...
Weekly inflation increases 0.29 percent
WEB DESK: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation increased by 0.29 percent during the week ended on November 05, 2026, for the combined consumption...
National CERT warns of rising AI-powered cyberattacks on banks, critical infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has cautioned financial institutions and operators of critical national infrastructure against an increasing threat of cyberattacks...
Senior NADRA official gunned down in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A senior official of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Peshawar on Friday. Deputy Assistant Director...
Bilawal Bhutto briefed on University of Larkano’s funding, development needs
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has briefed PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the University of Larkano’s academic operations, finances, infrastructure and...
Sindh extends province-wide weapons display ban to November 30
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended its restriction on the public display of firearms for another month, from November 1 through November 30, 2026. A...
Asim Munir reviews SSG training, readiness at Tarbela
TARBELA: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Special Services Group (SSG) headquarters on Thursday to...
Pakistan records ninth polio case of 2026 amid cross-border concerns
ISLAMABAD: A seven-month-old child in Khyber district has tested positive for polio, bringing Pakistan’s total to nine cases so far this year, health officials said....
Tarar calls on broadcasters to establish journalist welfare support
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar has asked the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to develop a support system for journalists. In a post on X,...
Cabinet approves Pakistan–Kuwait defence pact, new currency designs
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has ratified a defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait, signed in June 2023. The decision was made at a meeting...
Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn deposit, Aurangzeb tells Senate panel
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Saudi Arabia has rolled over a $3 billion deposit to Pakistan. He did not disclose how long the extension...
Punjab launches inquiry into alleged irregularities in Khanewal project
KHANEWAL: The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment has opened an inquiry into former Khanewal deputy commissioner Maleeha Rasheed over alleged financial misconduct linked to the Akbar Bazaar...
Smog blankets Lahore and cities across Punjab
LAHORE: Lahore and several other Punjab cities faced hazardous air pollution on Thursday as winter conditions set in. Lahore ranked among the world’s most polluted...
Oil extends losing streak as markets weigh prospects for Iran de-escalation
WEB DESK: Oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors considered whether Republicans’ losses in US congressional elections could make further...
Gold jumps Rs13,900 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan climbed sharply on Wednesday, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-karat gold rose...
Government cuts petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has lowered the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, the Petroleum Division said. Petrol is down by Rs5.45 per litre to Rs369.06,...
PPP names seven members for electoral reforms committee
KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party has submitted seven nominees for a parliamentary committee tasked with considering electoral reforms, according to media. The names were sent...
Eight killed in Ghazni road collision
WEB DESK: Eight people, including a woman and four children, died after a cargo truck collided with a passenger car in Ghazni city, local police...
Trump says Iran war contributed to Democrats’ Midterm Victory
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran was one factor in Republicans’ defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, while continuing to...
Qureshi injured after fall in Kot Lakhpat jail
LAHORE: PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was injured after becoming dizzy and falling while walking inside his barrack at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail, his...
SSGC sets winter gas supply hours for homes
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced three daily gas supply windows for domestic consumers during winter, saying the schedule follows federal government directives...
Karachi’s crumbling roads force shorter people’s bus route
KARACHI: Deteriorating roads in Karachi have led to a reduction in the route of the People’s Bus Service’s R-3 route, affecting commuters who travel between...
El-Sayed makes history with Michigan Senate win
MICHIGAN: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His...
Sindh schools to close on November 9 for Iqbal day
KARACHI: All public and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on Monday, November 9, to mark Allama Iqbal Day, the Sindh School Education...
Court directs Parvez Elahi to appear for indictment in Punjab Assembly recruitment case
LAHORE: An Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday postponed proceedings in the Punjab Assembly illegal recruitment case until November 18, 2026, directing former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry...