Death toll in Hindu-Muslim riots near India’s capital rises to 6
New Delhi: Riot police were patrolling urban neighborhoods near India’s capital on Wednesday following a second night of sectarian riots that have killed six people...
Beijing rains break 140 years record
BEIJING: Beijing recorded extreme rainfall of 744.8 mm during rainstorms between Saturday evening and Wednesday morning, making it the heaviest deluge to hit the city...
National Assembly passes five government and seven private members’ bills
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday addressed its legislative agenda and passed five government and seven private members’ bills considered as supplementary agenda. Minister for...
Karachi’s power related issues to be taken up at federal level; Khurram Dastagir
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastagir on Wednesday said the concerns of the citizens of Karachi regarding power supply and its tariffs would be...
PSX bullish trend continues as market gains 534 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 534.04 points, a positive change of 1.11 percent, closing...
Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan to play first match against Malaysia on Thursday
Chenai: Pakistan will play their first match against Malaysia in Chenai, India tomorrow. In other two matches of the day, Korea will take on Japan...
COAS felicitates PLA on 96th founding anniversary
Rawalpindi: 96th anniversary of the founding of People’s Liberation Army of China was commemorated at GHQ in Rawalpindi today. According to the ISPR, the Army...
Dar assures to raise provision of compensation amount to Bajur victims at cabinet level
Islamabad: Members of the Upper House have strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Bajaur and called for evolving an effective strategy to eliminate the scourge...
National Assembly passes PEMRA, Press Council Amendment Bills
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday gave approval to two crucial pieces of legislation, namely the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and...
Policeman martyred in firing incident in Quetta
Quetta: A policeman was martyred in a firing incident on Benazir flyover at Spini road in this morning. According to police sources, the martyr policeman...
Case against Civilians trials in military courts: SC rejects insistence of formation of full court
Islamabad: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Wednesday rejected the insistence of formation of a full court the case against civilians trials in military court...
COAS invites foreign investors to explore hidden reserves of Pakistan
Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir has invited foreign investors to play their due role in exploring the hidden reserves of Pakistan...
Pakistan, Barrick Gold agree to pay share in Pakistani rupees in Reko Diq project
Islamabad: Pakistan and Barrick Gold Corporation have agreed to pay the share of the government of Pakistan in Pakistani rupees for the investment in Reko...
Gold prices remained unchanged in country today, reduced in world market
Karachi: The prices of Gold remained stable on yesterday rates on Tuesday. Price of per tola gold the price of per tola gold remained unchanged...
US dollar witnesses uptick in Inter-bank market
Karachi: The US dollar witnessed an uptick in inter-bank market by 0.90 paisa. After the increase the greenback closed at Rs 287.54. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate...
PSX remains bullish on consecutive second day as market gains 195 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on consecutive second day remained bullish as the market gained 195 points. The PSX closed at 48230 after an uptick...
Whats App rolls out three new features
WhatsApp has rolled out a new stable update for iOS 23.15.72 with three new features including chat transfer, landscape mode support for video calls and...
SC reserves verdict on formation of full bench in petition against civilians trials in military courts
Islamabad: A new twist has arrived in trials of civilians against in military court case as counsel of civil society Faisal Siddique has insisted to...
Naval Chief calls on PM to discuss Navy’s professional matters
Islamabad: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in on Tuesday. Detailed discussion on professional matters pertaining...
PM extends heartfelt condolences on loss of lives in ongoing rains in Beijing
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives in the ongoing torrential rains in Beijing. In...
Indian troops martyr 12 Kashmiris in IIOJK in July
Srinagar: Indian troops in their unabated acts of state terrorism martyred 12 Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) during July this year....
Six people dead in collision between bus, pick up in Barkhan
Barkhan: At least six people were killed and other four were injured in an accident on Tuesday today in Balochistan. The accident happened owing to...
Mohsin apprises condition of maid to PM on telephone
Lahore: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday telephoned Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to apprise about the condition of maid Rizwana The CM informed...
NA passes resolution to ensure minimum wage to employees
Islamabad: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the government to take immediate steps to ensure payment of minimum wage to the employees...
UN Security Council condemns suicide attack in Bajaur
New York: The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the recent suicide attack at a political meeting in Bajaur, which resulted in the deaths of...
PM calls for exploring untapped vast natural minerals, reserves
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need for making untiring efforts and hard work to realize the dream of our forefathers to...
Two policemen guarding polio team martyred in terrorist attack in Quetta
Quetta: In a another terrorist incident in Baluchistan capital of Quetta as police personnel shot dead this afternoon. The terrorists targetted police team deputed to...
Govt throws petrol bomb on masses as petrol price increased by Rs 20
Islamabad: The government has revised the prices of petroleum products keeping in view the trend in the international market. Announcing the new prices at a...
PM hopes CPEC 2nd phase to spur further development & prosperity, foster friendship
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that China and Pakistan were entering the second phase of flagship China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which...
MQM-P will not accept Karachi population less than three Mln : Dr Khalid Maqbool
Karachi: Mutahida Quaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddique categorically has said that we will not accept population of Karachi less than 30...
Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah’s 130th birth anniversary observed
Web Desk: The130th birth anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was observed on Monday. Fatima Jinnah played a vital role in creation of Pakistan. She...
PSX for first time this year crossed limit of 48,000
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) first time this year crossed limit of 48,034.60 points on first day of business week as...
Judge’s wife involved in barbaric torture on maid to appear before LHC Tuesday
Lahore: Islamabad Civil Judge Asim Hafeez’s wife, Somia Asim involved in barbaric torture on 14-year-old house help Rizwana will be appear before the court after...
Info Minister rejects media reports about caretaker PM appointment
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb has rejected media reports and speculations about any decision regarding appointment of caretaker Prime Minister. In a...
US dollar increases by 0.19 paisa in inter-bank market
Karachi: The US dollar has stabilized on Rs 291 while in inter-bank market the greenback has increased by Rs. 0.19 paisa. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate for...
CPEC celebrations to be observed with simplicity due to Bajur blast
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to observe the ten-year celebrations of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor with simplicity due to the mourning in the...
Pak, China reaffirms to continue working to realize shared objectives of CPEC
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have agreed on the centrality of CPEC for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and expressed their firm resolve to continue working together for...
President confers Hilal-i-Pakistan award on Chinese vice-premier
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday conferred the Hilal-i-Pakistan award on Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, in recognition of his contribution to the Pakistan-China friendship...
Brutal torture on Maid: Girl still in critical condition: Principal LGH
Lahore: Rizwana, 14-year-maid who received gruesome torture from the hands of wife civil judge Asim Hafeez, is still in critical condition. Principal of Lahore General...
PSX achieves milestone this year as 100 Index crosses 48000 limit
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on first day of week on Monday for the first time in 2023 achieved a milestone as 100 Index crossed...
Pakistan, China sign six agreements, MoUs for promotion of bilateral ties
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have signed six agreements and MOUs for promotion of bilateral cooperation. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...
Chinese vice-premier accorded warm welcome at PM House
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng was accorded a welcome on Monday as he arrived here at the Prime Minister’s House to meet with Prime Minister...
Economic, diplomatic ties between Pakistan, China to touch new heights: Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed the confidence that economic and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China will touch new heights in the time...
Corps Commander Peshawar visits DHQ Hospital Khar, Bajaur
Bajur: Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat visited District Headquarters Hospital Khar, Bajaur District and inquired about the health of those, who...
Death toll of Bajaur blast reaches 44
Peshawar: The death toll of the Bajaur blast has reached forty-four. According to a report of District headquarters hospital Khar, a total of eighty-one injured...
Protest against Bangladesh PM over rising inflation continues
Dhaka: The prime minister is facing a political crisis as tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to demand free and fair...
IG KP declares Bajur blast as suicide attack
Bajur: Inspector General (IG) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has declared the blast in tehsil of Khar as suicide. Security forces have started investigation into the blast...
Foreign exchange reserves swells from 8 Bln dollars to 14 Bln dollars
Islamabad: The Senate was told today that foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have swollen from eight billion dollars to around 14 billion dollars due to...
Chinese Vice PM arrives in Islamabad on historic visit
Islamabad: A new chapter has commenced in Pakistan and China friendship as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit...
PM and others condemn explosion in JUI(F) workers convention
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday strongly condemned the explosion in the workers convention of Jamiat Ulema e Islam (F) in Khar, Bajaur. The prime...