Earthquake shakes hunza, surrounding areas, magnitude 4.8 recorded
HUNZA: Seismic tremors were felt in Hunza and nearby regions of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the Seismic Monitoring Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8...
Punjab Assembly approves local government bill 2025 amid opposition outcry
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly approved the Local Government Bill 2025 on Monday, despite persistent protests and disruptions from opposition members. All proposed amendments from the...
PTCL warns of nationwide connectivity issues tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial disruptions on October 14. Internet users across Pakistan may face slow speeds or partial...
Private Hajj scheme bookings to close at midnight on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Booking for Hajj 2025-26 will be closed at midnight on Friday, Only five days remain to book under the Private Hajj Scheme, as bookings...
PM Shehbaz meets Trump, global leaders at Gaza peace summit in Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic discussions on Monday during the International Peace Conference held in Sharm...
Historical ceasefire agreement in Gaza signed by US President
WEB DESK: Sharm El-Sheikh: Representatives from Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the United States have officially signed the Gaza ceasefire agreement. During the ceremony, U.S. President...
Funeral ceremony for 12 martyrs held following Afghan Incursion
RAWALPINDI: A solemn funeral service was conducted in honor of the 12 soldiers who lost their lives while defending Pakistan during an incursion by Afghan...
All 20 remaining hostages freed from Hamas after over two years in captivity
WEB DESK: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the terror group announced it would only...
Imaan Mazari’s Interim bail extended in Terrorism-Related case
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court has granted an extension to the interim bail of human rights activist Imaan Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali Chattha,...
Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan stun as ‘Neelofar’ teaser out
LAHORE: After years of anticipation, the teaser trailer for ‘Neelofar’ reunites Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan in an emotionally charged tale of love. After a...
Severe decline in PSX: Over 5,000 points drop in 100 Index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is currently experiencing a significant downturn. Last week, the market closed on a negative note, with the 100 Index...
Nationwide unrest Erupts following shooting of Saad Rizvi, Muridke Clashes
LAHORE: A wave of protests swept across Pakistan on Monday after Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) claimed their leader, Saad Hussain Rizvi, was shot and injured, sparking...
Trump’s Address to Israeli Knesset Marred by Chaos From Lawmakers
WEB DESK: A historic address by US President Donald Trump to the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) was interrupted by a significant uproar. While the president was...
Election of KPK Chief Minister is unconstitutional. Faisal Karim Kundi
PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declared the recent election of the Chief Minister invalid under constitutional grounds. In response, the opposition announced...
Pakistan Army clinches gold medal at Cambrian Patrol 2025 in the UK
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army team secured a gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Exercise 2025, held in Wales, UK, from October 3 to 13. A...
Religious party protests in Karachi, traffic jams, internet partially suspended
Karachi: In Karachi, following similar occurrences in Punjab, a religious party has announced a call for protest. The demonstrations have led to reports of traffic...
Trump to be awarded Israel’s highest civilian award
WEB DESK: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has announced that he will present US President Donald Trump with the country’s highest civilian award. According to US...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Sharm El-Sheikh
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Egypt at the special invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump...
Sohail Afridi elected new KPK CM
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, securing 90 votes. The session of the...
Rashid Khan’s 6 wickets in an ODI match, equals Wasim Akram’s remarkable record.
WEB DESK: Afghanistan’s cricketer Rashid Khan delivered a remarkable performance in the game against Bangladesh, securing yet another significant achievement. In the second ODI, he...
Gold prices rise by Rs 5,500 per tola
Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan have surged by Rs 5,500 per tola, marking a significant increase. As reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association,...
Pakistani flag hoisted after afghan troops abandon border posts
ISLAMABAD: In a strong retaliatory move, the Pakistan Army has taken control of multiple Afghan border posts allegedly used to aid militants crossing into Pakistani...
Clear Message to Afghanistan Statement Warns of Consequences, Expels Refugees; Threatens Strikes on Taliban Bases
WEB DESK: Recent message circulating in Urdu conveys a hardline stance: it mixes reproachful historical references, a threat to remove Afghan refugees from Pakistani soil,...
Sindh Government greenlights 500 electric buses, elevated freight expressway project
KARACHI: In a significant move to modernize urban transport and logistics, the Sindh government has approved two major infrastructure initiatives the procurement of 500 electric...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to elect new Chief Minister on October 13
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is preparing to elect a new Chief Minister following the resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur. The Assembly Secretariat has released...
Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on the surgeries that changed her life
WEB DESK: Angelina Jolie remains firm in her decision to undergo a double mastectomy and have her ovaries removed as preventative measures. In a recent...
New Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s past is anti-state: Khawaja Asif
WEB DESK: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has remarked that the newly appointed Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has exhibited anti-state tendencies in the past, and...
KPK Chief Minister’s Resignation Acknowledged by Governor House, Confirms Faisal Karim Kundi
PESHAWAR: The Governor House has officially acknowledged receiving the resignation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, as confirmed by Governor KP Faisal Karim...
PIA issues travel advisory for passengers
ISLAMABAD: National airline PIA has issued a travel advisory for passengers due to the closure of routes in Lahore and Islamabad. The national airline’s spokesperson...
Islamabad and Rawalpindi remain under lockdown.
Islamabad: The Federal capital remains on high alert as the government strongly commits to preventing a religious party’s planned march, enforcing a strict lockdown in...
Israel announces list of Palestinian prisoners to be released
WEB DESK: Israel’s Ministry of Justice has published a list of Palestinian prisoners set to be released in exchange for Israeli hostages. The announcement followed...
PTI’s leader backs terrorists from jail: ATTA TARAR
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of aligning with terrorism. He alleged that PTI’s leader continues to support terrorists even...
Aurangzeb departs to attend IMF, World Bank meetings, Pakistan eyes early bailout deals
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for the United States to attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings, the Pakistani...
Cowardly Terrorist Attack On Police Training School Foiled in DI Khan: 6 terrorists killed, 7 officers martyred
PESHAWAR: seven policemen and six militants lost their lives during a late-night assault on a police training center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), a volatile province...
Pakistan Finalize Playing XI for First Test Against South Africa in Lahore
WEB DESK: Pakistan has finalized its playing XI for the first Test in the World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, set to commence tomorrow at Lahore’s...
Road closures continue to affect the twin cities and Lahore.
ISLAMABAD – The residents of federal capital faced inconvenience in both commuting and communication as the authorities placed containers on key intersections and suspended mobile...
Maryam Nawaz announces free education, therapy for underprivileged children
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced free education and therapy for underprivileged children at Maryam Nawaz Autism School in Lahore. She made...
Major explosion at Tennessee explosive materials facility results in multiple deaths, disappearances
WASHINGTON: A powerful explosion at an industrial site in Tennessee that manufactures explosive materials has caused several fatalities, while many others remain missing. Emergency services...
NADRA announces updated fees for CNIC, smart ID Card renewals for October 2025
LAHORE: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has revised its fee schedule for the renewal of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNIC) and Smart ID...
Pakistan Top Leadership pay tribute to security forces for eliminating 30 terrorists in Orakzai
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi collectively commended the security forces on Friday for their successful operations...
ISPR reports killing of 30 India-Backed terrorists in Orakzai as revenge operations continue
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Friday that security forces have neutralized 30 terrorists supported by India involved in the October...
Two suspected RAW agents apprehended in Karachi
KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has detained two individuals suspected of working for India’s intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), in...
Maria Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dedicates award to Trump
WEB DESK: Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has dedicated her award to the people of Venezuela and U.S. President Donald Trump. In...
Karachi woman secures alimony after 18 Years of Legal Battle
KARACHI: After nearly two decades of legal proceedings, a woman from Karachi has successfully secured alimony from her former husband. The case concluded with both...
PTI MPAs resign from all Punjab Assembly Committees following Imran Khan’s orders
LAHORE: In a decisive political move, members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Punjab Assembly have tendered their resignations from all standing committees, including their...
Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado awarded nobel peace prize 2025; Trump Overlooked
WEB DESK: Maria Corina Machado recognized for advocating democracy and human rights, awarded nobel peace price 2025. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday that...
Punjab enforces section 144 for 10 days amid security concerns
LAHORE: In a significant security move, the Punjab government has announced the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for a period of ten days,...
Massive cut in Gold price
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.4578 per tola to Rs.420,600 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the rate of gold...
India plans to reopen its embassy in Kabul after a four-year closure.
WEB DESK: India is set to reopen its embassy in Kabul, the Afghan capital, after a four-year closure, as announced by Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam...
Karachi University student dies after bus accident
KARACHI: A tragic incident at the University of Karachi on Friday led to the death of a first-semester BS student in the Department of Social...