Blast in Lakki Marwat leaves seven dead, eighteen Injured
LAKKI MARWAT: A deadly explosion struck the Serai Naurang area of Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, among them two traffic...
Pakistan firmly rejects CBS news report on Iranian aircraft in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan firmly rejects the recent CBS News report concerning Iranian aircraft in Pakistan as misleading, speculative, and lacking factual basis. The report presents an...
Qatari LNG tanker safely crosses Strait of Hormuz route to Pakistan
KARACHI: Qatari LNG tanker Mihzem is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan, marking the second successful transit of a Qatari gas...
Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to technology-driven tax reforms
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s commitment to introducing technology-based reforms in the tax system to improve transparency and ease the burden...
PM Shehbaz invites opposition for dialogue on key political issues
ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition appear to be moving towards dialogue as Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai reportedly responded positively to...
PTI MNA cycles to Parliament in protest against petrol price hike
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Iqbal Afridi on Monday rode a bicycle to Parliament House to protest the government’s recent hike in petrol prices. The...
Gold price drops by Rs5300 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday by Rs.5300 per tola to Rs. 488,362. According to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the...
Female suicide bomber arrested in Islamabad; claims coercion, blackmail by militants
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have reportedly thwarted a major terror attempt in Islamabad after arresting a woman accused of being prepared for a suicide attack, who...
Massive fraud allegations surface as NAB deepens lyari expressway resettlement inquiry
ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau has widened its investigation into suspected corruption linked to the Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project after an initial inquiry reportedly uncovered evidence...
China confirms Trump’s three-day state visit to Beijing
BEIJING: China on Monday officially confirmed that US President Donald Trump will visit the country from May 13 to 15 for talks with Chinese President...
Punjab likely to start summer vacations early amid rising temperatures
LAHORE: Punjab likely to announce early summer vacations amid heatwave fears He got schools and colleges as rising temperatures and possible heatwave conditions intensify across...
Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port
ISLAMABAD: Government has decided to announce major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port to boost business activities. The tariff cut was announced by Maritime Affairs Junaid...
Iran offers Uranium compromise to US in bid to revive nuclear talks
WEB DESK: Iran has reportedly presented a counteroffer to the United States regarding its stockpile of enriched uranium, according to sources cited by The Wall...
PM Shehbaz, Qatar PM hold talks on regional stability, peace Initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss the changing regional situation and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at...
PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms, dust storms in Punjab
LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather advisory forecasting thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall in several districts of Punjab from Sunday evening through...
Iran delivers reply to US proposal through Pakistani mediation
WEB DESK: Iran has reportedly conveyed its response to a proposal from the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, according to Iranian state media, as diplomatic...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz honour armed forces on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the nation and Pakistan’s armed forces on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, describing the occasion...
Pakistan will respond forcefully to any future aggression, warns Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI: Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan remained fully prepared to respond to any future threat, warning that fresh aggression against the country could trigger consequences...
Pakistan Commemorates First Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq Victory at GHQ
RAWALPINDI: Syed Asim Munir attended a commemorative ceremony at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, also referred to as the...
Nawaz Sharif urges maximum public relief despite petrol price hike
LAHORE: Nawaz Sharif on Saturday stressed the need for public relief measures following the latest rise in fuel prices during a high-level meeting with Prime...
Petrol prices surges once again in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced another sharp increase in petroleum prices, pushing both petrol and high-speed diesel above Rs. 414 per litre, according...
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs14.92, high-speed diesel by Rs15
The federal government on Friday announced another increase in petroleum prices, raising the price of petrol by Rs14.92 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by...
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab rides electric bike, breaks traffic rules
KARACHI: Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, arrived at the Sindh Assembly riding an electric bike, during which he was seen violating traffic rules and...
Govt denies false reports of Pakistani deportations from UAE
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday dismissed claims of targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, describing them as “malicious propaganda” fuelled by...
Major housing scam uncovered in Islamabad society
ISLAMABAD: An extensive investigation into the Islamabad Cooperative Housing Society (ICHS) scandal has uncovered what officials are calling one of the largest housing frauds in...
Hangu District: Security Forces repel large-scale militant attack
HANGU: Security forces in Hangu District successfully foiled a major terrorist assault involving more than 100 militants, police officials confirmed on Friday. According to authorities,...
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Bangladesh for two-day visit
DHAKA: Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Bangladesh on a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement...
Pakistan armed forces release documentary highlighting advanced warfare strength
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces have unveiled a special documentary presenting their modern combat capabilities and operational preparedness, commemorating one year of the Mark-e-Haq victory....
Russia opposes US-led anti-Iran resolution at UN Security Council
WEB DESK: Russia on Friday dismissed a United States-backed resolution targeting Iran at the United Nations Security Council, warning that the proposal could deepen instability...
Zardari, Shehbaz stress stronger support for vulnerable Groups
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the government’s resolve to continue supporting vulnerable segments of society and tackling humanitarian...
Gold price surges again in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the rate of per tola gold rising significantly in line with gains in...
Ceasefire under strain as US-Iran clash escalates in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran launches missiles and drones toward US destroyers in Gulf waters , Washington responds with strikes on Iranian military positions Donald Trump says ceasefire...
Petrol prices likely to drop in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to see a slight reduction in the upcoming review due to fluctuations in global crude oil markets and...
Pakistan welcomes any US-Iran agreement, sees hosting as an honor
ISLAMABAD: During the weekly briefing at the Foreign Office, spokesperson Tahir Andrabi conveyed that Pakistan would gladly accept any agreement reached between the United States...
US introduces UNSC draft resolution to ensure freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: The United States has proposed a draft resolution in the UN Security Council to secure and defend freedom of navigation in the Strait...
Salim Khan’s health update: stable after minor brain hemorrhage
WEB DESK: Salim Khan, the 90-year-old father of Salman Khan, was hospitalized on February 17 after his health suddenly declined. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital performed...
Pakistan will host Australia for three-match ODI series
LAHORE: Australia’s men’s cricket team will tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series starting May 30 in Rawalpindi and ending June 4 in Lahore, announced...
South Waziristan Attack kills 3 children, wounds many: Security Sources
RAWALPINDI: On Thursday, two separate incidents in South Waziristan resulted in the death of three children and injuries to numerous civilians, according to security officials....
Mohsin pledges firm measures for national security, stability
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed the government’s commitment to ensure internal security and stability. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said...
China hands suspended death penalty to two former defence ministers over bribery
BEIJING: China has handed suspended death sentences to two former defence ministers after they were convicted in major corruption cases, state media reported on Thursday....
Roof collapse at DG Khan school leaves 4 students dead, several injured
D.G.KHAN: A tragic incident in Dera Ghazi Khan has claimed the lives of four schoolchildren after the roof of a classroom gave way, while several...
PM unveils new initiatives for GB, Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to accelerating development in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a ceremony in Gilgit,...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rising weekly, external debt stable at $100bn: SBP governor
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said the country’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing every week, while Pakistan’s external debt has remained...
Trump says Iran agreement within reach, warns military action remains an option
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains within reach, but warned that military action could resume if negotiations collapse. Speaking...
Air Chief highlights PAF strategy behind response to Indian aggression
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Thursday shared details of the Pakistan Air Force’s operational planning and combat strategy that, according to him, successfully neutralized Indian...
Pakistan rejects Indian terrorism narrative, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated on Thursday that India’s long-standing attempt to portray Pakistan as a sponsor of terrorism had “completely collapsed” in the eyes...
Media pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87
WEB DESK: Ted Turner, the legendary broadcaster who transformed the way the world consumes news, has passed away at the age of 87. His death...
Afridi mourns the martyrdom of Maulana Idrees, praises is knowledge piety
KARACHI: Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi, expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of renowned Islamic scholar and former Member of Assembly,...
Saba Qamar recognized as “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” by actress Namra Shahid
KARACHI: Renowned actress Saba Qamar has been dubbed “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” by fellow actress Namra Shahid. In a recent interview, Namra Shahid shared her admiration...
KP CM allegedly drafted resignation twice due to depression, says PM advisor Ikhtiar Wali
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor Ikhtiar Wali has asserted that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) once again drafted his resignation while battling depression. Pakistan...