Indian national sent on four-day remand in Dhaka over suspected RAW links
DHAKA: A Dhaka court has authorised a four-day police remand of Indian national Rabiul Islam for questioning over suspected links with India’s intelligence agency, RAW,...
Permanent licence, driving test required for Sindh’s ‘Pink Scooties’: Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI: Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said women seeking to benefit from the provincial government’s electric scooter scheme must possess a permanent driving...
Spanish Police rescue woman from alleged forced marriage in Pakistan
BARCELONA: Spanish police have rescued a woman who was allegedly lured to Pakistan and forced into a marriage with a cousin before being brought back...
Naqeebullah murder case: SHO, six others acquitted for lack of evidence
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi on Saturday acquitted seven more policemen in the Naqeebullah Mehsud murder case, citing insufficient evidence, taking the total...
Customs foils Rs660m smuggling bid at Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs officials have foiled an attempt to smuggle 35 kilograms of contraband through Islamabad International Airport, authorities said. The seized contraband, estimated to...
PM Shehbaz: safety, sanctity of Harmain al-Sharifain ‘Red Line’
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that the security and sanctity of Harmain al-Sharifain constitute an absolute red line that must not be...
Two Robbers killed, one injured in Quetta police encounter
QUETTA: Two suspected robbers were killed and another was injured during an exchange of fire with police near Ghazi Steel Mill on Sibi Road, police...
Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last
NEW DELHI: Indian batting star Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final appearance at the global 50-over tournament,...
11 Killed, 30 Injured in Blast at DI Khan Checkpost
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least 11 people were killed and 30 others injured when a bomb blast targeted a police checkpost in Aman Mela near...
Ishaq Dar voices concern over continued violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has voiced serious concern over continued violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and attempts to undermine the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif lands in London following UNGA engagements
LONDON: The prime minister has arrived London and scheduled to stay in London for several days before returning to Islamabad. During his stay in New...
Gold prices decline in Pakistan as global bullion rates slide
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday, in line with a downward trend in international bullion markets amid pressure from inflation concerns and elevated...
Two suspects arrested for posing as Customs officials in Karachi cargo snatching case
KARACHI: Police have arrested two alleged members of a five-man gang involved in the snatching of cargo vehicles in Karachi, officials said on Saturday. According...
Defence chiefs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye pledge closer military coordination
RAWALPINDI: Senior military leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation and translate commitments under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement...
SHC restricts photography, video recording on court premises
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has prohibited photojournalism and unauthorised audio-visual recording within its premises. The restriction was announced through an official circular issued...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to address at UN General Assembly today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly today, where he will present Pakistan’s position on key global and...
Former MNA Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf passes away at 90
SAHIWAL: Former member of the National Assembly Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf has passed away at the age of 90, family sources confirmed. According to the family,...
Woman accused of acid attack on husband, two children in Ahmadpur East
BAHAWALPUR: A woman allegedly attacked her husband and two children with acid following a domestic dispute in Ahmadpur East, leaving all three with burn injuries....
Lahore traffic police ask citizens to report smoke-emitting vehicles
LAHORE: Lahore City Traffic Police has launched a public awareness drive seeking citizens’ assistance in identifying vehicles emitting excessive smoke as part of efforts to...
Sindh plans NCCIA support to curb fake news, misinformation
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has ordered the provincial Information Department to step up efforts to identify and counter fake news and misleading...
PTI defers Islamabad long march to October 5
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned long march to Islamabad until October 5. The decision was taken at a meeting of...
Pakistan foils alleged Afghan infiltration bid along Chaman border
QUETTA: Pakistan’s security forces have foiled an alleged infiltration attempt from Afghanistan in the Chaman sector along the Pak-Afghan border, security sources said. According to...
ATC directs Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha to appear via video link
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has directed human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to appear through video link...
Court issues bailable warrants for CDA chairman, Islamabad commissioner
ISLAMABAD: A civil court in Islamabad has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman and the Islamabad commissioner over alleged non-compliance...
Pakistani, Saudi Arabian, Turkiye military chiefs to hold urgent talks
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye will hold an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff to discuss ways to support Riyadh under a...
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56
WEB DESK: Veteran Indian actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 56 in Mumbai, leaving the Hindi entertainment industry mourning the...
Maryam Nawaz unveils forward-thinking curriculum to transform Punjab’s schools
LAHORE: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Approves Updated School Curriculum with Focus on Artificial Intelligence Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif of Punjab has given the green...
Authorities crack down on PTI supporters ahead of long march, conduct raids, detentions
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb the upcoming long march organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), authorities have intensified their efforts with reports of raids on...
UAE suspends flights operated by Iranian Airlines amid US sanctions: Iranian Media
TEHRAN: Iranian news outlets reported on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers in response to US-imposed sanctions...
PTI alerts workers to avoid weapons during september 27 protest
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reaffirmed its determination to hold the long march to Islamabad on September 27, vowing to proceed regardless of obstacles, while...
FPSC delays all interviews due to security concerns
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced the postponement of all scheduled interviews for September 24 and 25, 2026. In an official notice, FPSC...
Tharparkar road accident claims five lives, injures over 15
THARPARKAR: A devastating collision between an oil tanker and a passenger coaster on Mithi-Badin Road resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and...
Suspect apprehended in Okara after Child’s sexual assault complaint
OKARA: Police have detained a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in Gogera Khas, following a report filed by the...
Pakistani community in Jeddah marks Saudi National Day
JEDDAH: The Pakistani Executive Forum’s Jeddah Chapter organised a ceremony to mark Saudi Arabia’s National Day and express solidarity with the Saudi people. A large...
Federal govt to launch online portal for petrol relief scheme complaints
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to introduce a new online platform to streamline vehicle registration and address token payment issues related to the Prime...
Mohsin Naqvi issues urgent directive for rapid encroachment clearance in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued strict orders for the swift clearance of all illegal encroachments across Islamabad, emphasizing that such violations will not...
PM congrates Dr. Najeeb Naqi being elected President of AJK
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Dr. Najeeb Naqi on being elected as the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In...
LHC rejects petitions calling for immediate halt to detetions orders of Imran’ sisters
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed the petitions calling for an immediate halt to the detention orders of Imran Khan’s sisters, Noreen Niazi...
Pakistan calls for human oversight in AI development, warns against technological divides
ISLAMABAD: In a significant speech at the UN Security Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of international collaboration to...
Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab ahead of PTI’s Sept 27 march
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab as part of security arrangements ahead of...
PML-N’s Najeeb Naqi elected 25th president of AJK
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi has been elected president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing 32 votes in Thursday’s...
Mir Raza Ali case: Judicial commission questions SSP Soomro over investigation lapses
KARACHI: A judicial commission probing the killing of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has raised serious questions over the handling of the investigation, with SSP...
Slingshot consignment allegedly meant for PTI protest seized in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Law-enforcement authorities have seized a vehicle allegedly transporting a consignment of slingshots intended for a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Peshawar. Police sources said...
Pakistan strikes 10 Afghan sites used for drone operations: Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan carried out precision air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to launch and store drones, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said...
13 terrorists killed in Quetta clearance operation: ISPR
QUETTA: Security forces have killed 13 terrorists during an ongoing clearance operation in the Shaban area of Quetta, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on...
Iranian students return to schools after months of war disruption
TEHRAN: Millions of Iranian children returned to classrooms on Wednesday as schools reopened following months of closures linked to the Middle East war. Parents accompanied...
Punjab considers mobile, internet restrictions head of PTI’s long march
ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned nationwide protest and march to Islamabad, the Punjab government has reportedly requested the federal authorities to...
CCTV footage adds new twist to Peshawar mother-daughter murder case
PESHAWAR: Police investigating the death of a pregnant teenager in Danishabad have found no CCTV evidence showing a man accompanying the deceased girl and her...
PM vows to complete Polio eradication, strengthen global partnerships
ISLAMABAD: In a meeting during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong dedication to eliminating polio...
Iranian Airlines halt international flights amid US sanctions escalation
TEHRAN: Iranian airlines have temporarily suspended several international routes following the U.S. government’s recent decision to tighten sanctions on the country’s aviation sector. The move...