Pakpattan court acquits two health officials in case involving 20 child deaths
PAKPATTAN: A sessions court in Pakpattan on Monday acquitted former DHQ Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Adnan Ghaffar and former CEO Health Dr Sohail Asghar in...
PSX slides nearly 1,700 points as selling pressure grips market
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling below the 175,000-point mark as investors...
PAF unveils patriotic song to mark Air Force Day
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a new patriotic song to commemorate Air Force Day, celebrating the courage, dedication and sacrifices of its...
Pakistan observes Air Force Day to honour PAF heroes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Air Force Day today, paying tribute to the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel who defended the...
Oil prices climb as US-Iran strikes deepen fears of Middle East supply disruption
LONDON: Oil prices extended their upward movement on Monday as fresh US and Iranian strikes on vessels heightened concerns that military tensions could further disrupt...
CEC appointment process stalls as PM, opposition leader yet to hold talks
ISLAMABAD: The process for appointing a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) remains pending as Prime...
ATC grants police 20-day remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has granted police 20-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar in...
PM Shehbaz hails PAF’s courage, combat prowess and sacrifices on Air Force Day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its decades-long record of courage, professionalism and sacrifice, saying...
Pakistan rejects India’s claims over disputed Kashmir status
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected India’s latest assertions concerning the status of Jammu and Kashmir, describing them as unfounded and inconsistent with the territory’s internationally recognised...
‘Truly scared’: Fires overwhelm exhausted crews across Indonesian Borneo
SINTANG, Indonesia: Indonesian firefighters are struggling to contain a growing wave of fires across Borneo, working through the night with limited equipment as flames consume...
ISPR unveils patriotic song ‘Manzil Pakistan’ on Defence and Martyrs’ Day
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new patriotic song, “Manzil Pakistan,” to mark Defence and Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices...
Pakistan denounces demolition of century-old mosque in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old mosque in Saharanpur, India, describing the action as part of a broader campaign against...
Karachi roads blocked as authorities move to restrict PTI rally
KARACHI: Several key roads in Karachi have been sealed with containers ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) public gathering at Shahrah-e-Quaideen, as authorities move...
Eight Muslim countries condemn Israeli calls for forced Palestinian displacement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly rejected statements by Israeli officials suggesting the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, warning that any...
Three killed, woman injured as speeding car overturns near Ghotki
GHOTKI: Three people were killed and a woman sustained injuries after a speeding car overturned on the National Highway near Ghotki on Sunday, police said....
Islamabad Police, NCCIA extend recruitment deadline to September 14
ISLAMABAD: The deadline to apply for various posts in Islamabad Police and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has been extended to September 14,...
Couple found dead near Jhirk farmland in Thatta
THATTA: Police have launched an investigation after the bodies of a farm worker and his wife were found near farmland in the Jhirk area of...
Pakistan marks Defence and Martyrs Day with tributes to armed forces
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs Day today to honour the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs and veterans and reaffirm the national commitment to...
PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 cases
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan in connection with cases registered over the May 9,...
Lahore: FIA nabs suspected human-trafficking facilitator, seizes fake documents
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has announced the arrest of a man suspected of involvement in the production and distribution of counterfeit...
Envoy Nizamani briefs Acting President Gilani on regional security developments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani, met with Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad to discuss regional security concerns. During...
SSP Fida Janwari held accountable for DHA family assault case
Karachi: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi Fida Janwari has been held accountable for administrative lapses in connection with a family assault case in Defence....
Volkswagen announces major restructuring with 50,000 job reductions to drive global turnaround
BERLIN/FRANKFURT/MEXICO CITY: Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at revitalizing the company amid ongoing challenges, including tariffs, market overcapacity, and rising...
Govt rejects proposal to expand CSS age limit, exam attempts
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has turned down proposals seeking major changes to the eligibility criteria for Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, rejecting recommendations to...
Gold climbs Rs3,900 per tola as prices rise in global market
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in Pakistan on Friday, rising in tandem with a fresh increase in international bullion rates. According to rates...
PTA warns public against fake alert over alleged scam calls from 051-7080501
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rejected a widely circulated social media warning about calls from 051-7080501, describing the message as fake and misleading....
Pakistan dismisses India’s claims over Narowal temple damage
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations by India concerning damage to a Hindu temple in Narowal, describing New Delhi’s claims as “false and politically motivated.” Responding...
Karachi court clears Natasha Danish in Karsaz drug-use case
KARACHI: A Karachi court has acquitted Natasha Danish in a case concerning alleged drug use linked to the fatal Karsaz road accident. The court observed...
12 militants killed in Kalat IBO, says ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 12 militants during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According...
Tragic incident in Gizri: infant dies after falling from residential building in Karachi
KARACHI: In a heartbreaking incident in the Gizri neighborhood of Karachi, a seven-month-old baby lost his life after falling from a residential building, police confirmed...
Sindh Chief Minister sets deadline for 600-bed advanced hospital in Larkana to be ready by 2028
KARACHI: During a high-level review meeting in Karachi, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of completing the ongoing 600-bed modern hospital...
Pakistan mobilizes cybersecurity measures ahead of defence day amid threat concerns
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a series of urgent cybersecurity directives as the country prepares to mark Defence Day, amid...
Karachi police inquiry reveals officers were sent to defence flat without SSP Fida Janwari’s authorization
KARACHI: An investigation into the recent dispute involving women in Karachi’s Defence area has concluded, with the DIG South forwarding the findings to the Additional...
Sindh Assembly passes resolution opposing creation of new provinces amid heated debates
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly has unanimously approved a resolution rejecting any moves to establish additional provinces or administrative units within the province. The resolution was...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges swift progress on Daanish University project to ensure international-level education
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant authorities to submit a comprehensive plan for the development of Daanish University, including a detailed construction schedule,...
Vendor testifies to Judicial Commission Mir Raza Ali borrowed Rs750,000 for crypto trading
KARACHI: Abdullah Bhardey, a vendor linked to the late entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali, appeared before the judicial commission on Thursday and provided a detailed statement...
JI Chief Hafiz Naeem reiterates commitment to sit-Ins amid ongoing negotiations with government
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has emphasized that the party’s protests will persist alongside ongoing negotiations with the government, asserting that protests and...
Gold prices surge by over Rs11,000 per tola reaching new high
KARACHI:The price of gold in Pakistan has experienced a significant increase, marking a record rise. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders &...
PM Shehbaz honors Nurse Razia Noreen with civil award for heroic act
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Razia Noreen, a nurse at Pims who heroically rescued a newborn amid the hospital fire, will be...
Talal Chaudhry reviews facilities at Islamabad Model Jail
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry visited Islamabad Model Jail on the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and reviewed the facilities and...
Punjab sets up secret anti-corruption cell to monitor government departments
LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a special confidential cell to identify corruption and misconduct within government departments on the directives of Chief Minister Maryam...
PM Shehbaz approves Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border commerce
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board aimed at removing hurdles in cross-border trade and improving the...
NA committee clears Islamabad local polls bill despite PPP objections
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday approved a bill seeking to pave the way for local government elections in Islamabad, despite...
Irish-British climber found dead after disappearing on Musa Ka Musalla
MANSEHRA: An Irish-British mountaineer has died after going missing while descending Musa Ka Musalla peak in Mansehra’s remote Siran Valley, with police and rescue teams...
Police launch inquiry into deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: Police have initiated an inquiry into the deaths of 14 newborn babies at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with proceedings being conducted...
NCCIA issues fresh notices to Momina Iqbal, Saqib Chadhar over new evidence
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued fresh notices to actor Momina Iqbal and PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar following the emergence of...
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh resigns from Lahore High Court
LAHORE: Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh has resigned as a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC), bringing his judicial career at the court to an...
15 militants killed as security forces thwart infiltration attempt from Afghan border: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have foiled an attempted cross-border infiltration and killed 15 India-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij militants along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan, the military’s...
JI strike draws mixed response as Pakistanis protest fuel levy, inflation
KARACHI: The Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) nationwide shutter-down strike against the petroleum levy, rising fuel costs and inflation received a mixed response across Pakistan on Thursday, with...
Pakistani celebrities praise Saqib Sameer’s inspirational quote from ‘Tamasha House’
KARACHI: Saqib Sameer has garnered widespread praise from fellow celebrities and fans alike after a heartfelt quote from his time inside the Tamasha house went...