Saudi Arabia introduces multi-entry umrah visa valid for one year
RIYADH: In a move to enhance the pilgrim experience, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the launch of a new multiple-entry Umrah...
Iranian Interior Minister visits Pakistan monument during Islamabad tour
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on Tuesday as part of his official engagements in the capital. He was...
PM Shehbaz reiterates centre’s commitment to Gilgit-Baltistan’s progress
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to support the newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan administration in advancing the region’s development and improving...
Indian court sentences 44 Somali Pirates to life in prison
WEB DESK: An Indian court has handed life sentences to 44 Somali nationals after convicting them in two piracy cases involving the hijacking of commercial...
Gul Plaza fire case: Court extends interim bail of tanveer pasta, co-accused
KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of Tanveer Pasta and other accused in the Gul Plaza fire case. The...
LESCO launches probe into Rs684 million pension fund irregularity
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has initiated an investigation after alleged financial irregularities involving its pension funds reportedly caused a loss of Rs684...
Heavy rains, flash floods kill 12 in KP as NDMA warns of more downpours
ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains and flash floods continued to batter parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, leaving at least 12 people dead and 15 injured in Khyber...
Petrol price cut slightly, diesel becomes costlier in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised petroleum prices for July 21, 2026, lowering the price of petrol by Re0.35 per litre...
Petroleum Minister calls meeting with Petrol Pump Owners over daily fuel pricing
ISLAMABAD: The federal petroleum minister has invited representatives of the Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association for discussions on the proposed daily adjustment of petroleum prices,...
AJK to hold legislative elections in three phases starting July 27
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will conduct its Legislative Assembly elections in three phases, Chief Election Commissioner Ghulam Mustafa Mughal announced on Tuesday, replacing...
Tensions soar as US, Iran exchange fire for 10th straight night
WEB DESK: The United States and Iran traded military strikes for a tenth consecutive night on Tuesday, underscoring the growing intensity of their confrontation and...
Govt announces sharp increase in petroleum prices nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The government has officially declared an increase in the prices of petroleum products. According to the issued notification, the price of diesel has been...
Iran labels ongoing conflict with US as a “Full-Scale War”
TEHRAN: Iran’s President announced on Monday that the country is currently embroiled in a “full-scale war” with the United States, amidst escalating tensions and military...
PM Shehbaz extends congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Andy Burnham on officially taking office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He also expressed Pakistan’s...
PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Spain on winning FIFA World Cup 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his congratulations to Spain on their victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a message posted on...
KP Assembly passes legislation to regulate Kalash marriages
KALASH: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly has passed the Kalash Marriage Bill, 2026, establishing a formal legal framework for the conduct and registration of marriages...
Flash floods cause devastation in AJK, KP, several areas affected
PESHAWAR: Heavy monsoon rains and cloudbursts have wreaked havoc across various regions of Pakistan, resulting in the destruction of homes, bridges, vehicles, and infrastructure, with...
Punjab plans to develop State-of-the-Art wheat silos with Rs20 billion investment
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a public-private partnership (PPP) project valued at Rs20 billion to set up advanced wheat silos throughout the province. This...
Govt releases OGRA guidelines for daily petroleum price adjustments
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued new directives to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regarding the daily revision of petroleum prices. According to...
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief
DOHA: The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has officially appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief. According to reports from Arab media outlets, Hamas has confirmed...
Sindh CM orders tougher crackdown on terrorists, criminals, extortionists
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has instructed law enforcement agencies to step up operations against terrorists, criminal networks and extortionists to further...
First phase of AJK elections begins as polling continues peacefully
MUZAFFARABAD: Voting in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began on Monday, with polling taking place peacefully across eight districts...
Gold price surge again in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Monday, July 20, in line with gains in the international bullion market as investors assessed rising geopolitical tensions...
Freight Train derailment in Matiari disrupts Rail services across Sindh
KARACHI: Rail traffic on the main railway line in Sindh remained suspended after a freight train derailed near Wahab Shah railway station in Matiari district,...
Pakistan, Canada pledge closer cooperation during Canadian FM’s Islamabad visit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada have agreed to strengthen their bilateral partnership by expanding cooperation in key sectors and introducing annual high-level meetings to monitor progress...
Delay in drug price approvals leaves cancer patients waiting for critical treatments
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of patients across Pakistan, including those battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, continue to face difficulties accessing newly registered medicines as the government...
Atiqa Odho criticises Zanjeerain for unrealistic storytelling
KARACHI: Veteran actress Atiqa Odho has expressed disappointment with the screenplay of the popular drama Zanjeerain, arguing that its storyline ignores basic logic and realistic...
Oil climbs to one-month peak as Middle East conflict fuels market anxiety
WEB DESK: Global oil prices rose to their highest level in a month on Monday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran...
UK finance leaders show growing confidence in AI, Deloitte Survey Finds
LONDON: Chief financial officers (CFOs) at many of the UK’s largest companies have become increasingly positive about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), while concerns...
Spain edge Argentina after extra time to lift second World Cup
WEB DESK: Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina after extra time at MetLife Stadium on Sunday....
Goods transporters reject fuel price hike, warn of nationwide wheel-jam strike
KARACHI: The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) has strongly opposed the government’s latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, warning that it will call a...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered an increase on Saturday, July 18, following an upward trend in the international bullion market. The rise came as...
Iranian Interior Minister set for Pakistan visit to boost security, trade cooperation
TEHRAN: Iran’s Interior Minister, Dr. Eskandar Momeni, is expected to arrive in Pakistan within the next two days for official talks aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Man held after gunfire reported near Atta Tarar’s vehicle in Lahore
LAHORE: Police have arrested a man accused of opening fire near the vehicle of Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar in Lahore’s Defence A neighbourhood late...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after American troops killed in Jordan
WASHINGTON: The United States carried out another round of airstrikes on Iran late Saturday, saying the operation was intended to weaken Tehran’s military capabilities and...
Kuwait, Bahrain repel fresh Iranian drone and missile attacks
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait and Bahrain said on Sunday that their air defence systems successfully intercepted Iranian missiles and drones as Tehran expanded its retaliatory military...
Met office warns of heavy rains, river flooding from July 20
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has warned of possible high flooding in the Chenab and Jhelum rivers as widespread heavy rainfall is expected across...
Operations against Fitna al-Khawarij will be carried out to logical end: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Bannu and its...
KP Chief Minister declares tax abolition in merged districts, Malakand
PESHAWAR: In a significant development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi announced the removal of all provincial taxes levied in the merged districts (formerly...
Punjab govt approves plan for Maryam Nawaz sports city in Lahore
LAHORE: The Punjab provincial government has given the green light for the development of Maryam Nawaz Sports City in Lahore, including approval of its feasibility...
Pakistan, China forge $440 million pharmaceutical partnership
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan and China have formalized multiple agreements totaling $440 million in the pharmaceutical sector. The deals were sealed during a...
AJK polling staff to vote early on July 20 ahead of general elections
A.J.KASHMIR: Government employees assigned to election duties for Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) upcoming general elections will cast their votes on July 20 through a...
Malir river bridge to be shut for two days due to construction work
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has announced a temporary two-day closure of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway to facilitate ongoing construction linked...
CPPA seeks Rs1.20 per unit increase in electricity tariff under June fuel cost adjustment
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan could see a further rise in power bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power...
Petrol, Diesel prices expected to increase in next fuel price review
ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in fuel prices as the government is expected to revise petroleum rates upward in the upcoming fortnightly...
Pakistan security forces eliminate 24 militants in Bannu intelligence operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces carried out a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Bannu and nearby areas over the past 24 hours, killing 24 militants,...
EU GSP: Report highlights Pakistan’s strong progress, trade gains, reform momentum
WEB DESK: The European Union’s latest GSP+ monitoring report presents Pakistan as a key economic partner, acknowledging sustained progress in trade, governance, human rights, labour...
Canada grants residency to Pakistani doctors within two weeks
WEB DESK: In a move to bolster its healthcare workforce and tackle nationwide doctor shortages, Canada has introduced new immigration policies that simplify the process...
UK signals potential visa restrictions as Pakistan denies responsibility for Rochdale Convict
LONDON/ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has hinted at the possibility of imposing visa sanctions on Pakistan amid mounting tensions over the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the...
Vance claims some in Israeli government tried to influence US opinion on Iran deal
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has accused elements within the Israeli government of attempting to sway American public opinion against a recent agreement aimed...