KARACHI: The country’s official moon-sighting body is set to meet on Saturday to determine the beginning of Zilhaj, a decision that will also confirm the...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to deepen cooperation in the legal and judicial sectors, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening institutional ties. The understanding...

ISLAMABAD:  The Senate, the Upper House of Parliament, has approved the Free and Compulsory Education Amendment Bill 2026, introducing significant reforms to the national curriculum,...

ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that Pakistan is actively pursuing the early resumption of direct air links with the United States, highlighting what he...

ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif have praised the security forces following a successful counter-terrorism operation in the Nosham area of Barkhan District. In...

WEB DESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing his views on parenting, children’s upbringing, and the growing...

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said discussions with US President Donald Trump had produced encouraging developments on trade during the opening of a high-profile two-day...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted severe hot weather across several cities of Sindh, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 45°C on...

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it plans to phase out the Rs 140 billion gas cross-subsidy by...

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Sitara-e-Shuja’at for Liaqat Shaheed in recognition of his exceptional courage and sacrifice, on the recommendation of Prime...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned Afghanistan that continued cross-border militancy could lead to strong retaliatory action, as tensions between Islamabad and Kabul...

BEIJING: China renewed its opposition to U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, urging Washington to uphold longstanding commitments ahead of the upcoming summit between...

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is confident that Iran will completely stop uranium enrichment. In his latest remarks, President Trump stated that...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to explore joint opportunities for establishing strategic petroleum storage facilities in Pakistan while also expanding cooperation in the energy...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the explosion in Sarai Naurang bazaar in Lakki Marwat that claimed the lives of seven people, including...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to begin critical budget discussions with the International Monetary Fund as an IMF delegation is expected to arrive in the country...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is planning to increase its imports of oil from Russia in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Russia have begun enforcing a mutual visa-free travel arrangement, officially taking effect on May 11, allowing their citizens to enter each...