Pakistan played key role in US-Iran mediation: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that Pakistan had played a sincere and constructive role in easing tensions between the United States and...
SC rules wife’s consent mandatory for Khula
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that khula cannot be granted without the wife’s explicit, informed, and voluntary consent, in a landmark judgment...
Deadly blast targets Quetta shuttle train near Pishin
QUETTA: A terrorist attack struck a passenger shuttle train near the Pishin area of Quetta, causing panic among civilians and disrupting public transport in the...
Bilawal inaugurates Karachi’s landmark Shahrah-e-Bhutto expressway
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday officially inaugurated the 39-kilometre Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway, marking a major infrastructure development for Karachi. He...
Pakistan’s petroleum import bill hits record peak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum import bill has surged to an all-time high, reaching $2.27 billion in April 2026, as global oil prices climbed sharply. In comparison,...
Zafar Baloch wins PP-83 by-poll, Punjab CM extends congratulations
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has extended congratulations to Sardar Zafar Abbas Baloch over his success in the by-election from PP-83 Khushab. In her...
President signs important bills, government summaries
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval to several key government bills and official summaries, including major legislative and administrative measures. Among them...
Karachi’s new 39km Shahrah-e-Bhutto to be inaugurated by Bilawal today
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to formally inaugurate the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project in Karachi today, marking the opening of a major...
Punjab to establish Kulsoom Nawaz cancer hospital in DG Khan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved plans to establish a modern cancer hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan to improve healthcare services for people living in...
US-Iran talks show progress despite deep divide on Nuclear, Hormuz issues
WEB DESK: While talks to end the war have appeared to make little progress in the six weeks since a fragile ceasefire took effect, a...
OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 28% for May
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by up to 28% for May, according to a...
Private college principal succumbs to gunshot injuries in Muzaffarabad
MUZAFFARABAD: A private college principal who was seriously wounded in a shooting outside his educational institution in Muzaffarabad has died during treatment, police confirmed on...
PMD warns of intense heatwave in Sindh as temperatures may hit 50°C
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a severe heatwave expected to affect several parts of Sindh from May 25 to 31,...
PM Shehbaz to visit China for high-level talks from May 23–26
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on an official four-day visit to China from May 23 to 26 at the invitation of...
Iran conflict forces esports World Cup 2026 move to Paris
PARIS: Organisers of the Esports World Cup have confirmed that the 2026 tournament will take place in Paris rather than Riyadh, citing regional instability linked...
UAE rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz claims, calls them ‘Pipe Dreams’
ABU DHABI: UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash criticized Tehran’s position in a statement posted on X, saying Iran was attempting to create “a new reality”...
Narendra Modi declines questions from Norwegian press during Oslo visit
WEB DESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided responding to questions from the media during his visit to Oslo, where he met Norwegian Prime Minister...
Clashes between Khawarij factions in Kurram result in 18 fatalities
KURRAM: Fierce fighting between two rival Khawarij factions in Central Kurram has claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals, with several others reported missing....
IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s solar energy policy
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced significant reservations regarding Pakistan’s current solar energy policy. Under the new policy, a distinction has been made...
NA felicitates China on 75 years of diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today adopted a resolution conveying warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the completion of 75 years of...
Gold price decrease sharply by Rs6800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices declined on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in line with a downward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty....
Xi calls for Middle East ceasefire during talks with Putin in Beijing
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has renewed his call for an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, saying the region is at a...
Govt declares May 26–28, 2026 as Eid ul Adha holidays
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially notified public holidays for Eid ul Adha 2026, declaring May 26, 27, and 28 (Tuesday to Thursday) as days...
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Iran on key diplomatic mission
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday carrying what sources described as an “important message” amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran-US...
Probe reveals 12 police officials allegedly took bribes from Anmol Pinky network
KARACHI: The investigation into the alleged drug trafficking network linked to Anmol alias Pinky has intensified, with authorities identifying several police officials suspected of receiving...
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf denies links to Anmol Pinky, condemns ‘False Allegations’
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Wednesday denied allegations linking him to Anmol alias Pinky, saying his name was unnecessarily dragged into the...
China to buy 200 boeing jets, push for extension of U.S. trade truce
BEIJING: China announced on Wednesday that it plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and push for an extension of its trade truce with the United...
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq continues with full determination against taliban-backed terrorists: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Tuesday that Operation Ghazab lil-Haq is ongoing with unwavering commitment, aimed at safeguarding innocent civilians’ lives and property...
Innovative steel-ball mechanism aims to minimize earthquake damage without power
WEB DESK: Researchers have introduced a novel mechanical device designed to protect buildings and bridges from earthquake-induced damage, functioning independently of electricity. This advancement presents...
Sindh govt suspends SSP Ali Hassan over mishandling of Anmol Pinky’s arrest
KARACHI: In a significant development related to the high-profile case of alleged “drug queen” Anmol Pinky, the Sindh government has suspended Senior Superintendent of Police...
Consumer Warning: Suzuki Fronx scores one star for safety after component failure discovered in testing
WEB DESK: Independent safety assessment by ANCAP has resulted in the Suzuki Fronx receiving a near-critically low one-star safety rating, following subpar results in key...
Security forces eliminates 22 terrorists during operation in North Waziristan
N.WAZIRISTAN: The Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR) has stated, Security forces killed 22 terrorists and weapons, ammunition also recovered from India backed militants. According to...
Iran military threatens to ‘Open New Fronts’ against US if attacks resume
TEHRAN: Iran’s military issued a warning on Tuesday, stating it would “begin new fronts” against the United States if hostilities resume, following remarks by President...
Pakistan’s FY 2026-27 budget expected to be announced on June 5
ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for Pakistan’s upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 is expected to be unveiled on June 5, 2026, government sources revealed on Tuesday. Preparations...
Bushra Bibi’s detention in solitary confinement challenged in IHC
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, contesting the solitary confinement of Bushra Bibi, wife of ex-Prime Minister...
Prime Minister to lead NAP apex committee session in Quetta today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Quetta for a full-day visit. On his arrival, he was received by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan...
National Assembly session disrupted due to quorum shortage
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing issue of insufficient quorum compelled Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah to suspend the National Assembly session until Wednesday. The proceedings started...
PSX witnesses positive trend, gains 2000 points as Trump postpone attack on Iran
KARACHI: Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to temporarily halt the attack on Iran, positive momentum is being observed in the Pakistan Stock Exchange today....
Trump delays Iran strike following Gulf Leaders’ request
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has temporarily halted plans for a military strike against Iran, following a request from Gulf...
Court sentences Sana Yousaf’s killer to death; fines Imposed on Umar Hayat
ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad on Tuesday, a court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of TikToker and medical student Sana Yousaf. Additionally, Hayat was...
CDF calls for enhanced governance to achieve peace in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, emphasized that lasting peace and sustainable development in...
Anmol “Pinky” case uncovers powerful names in drug circle: IG Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho has revealed that several prominent and influential individuals have surfaced in connection with drug use cases....
KP declares summer break for schools in plain districts amid rising temperatures
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially declared summer vacations for schools in the province’s plain areas as temperatures continue to soar. An official notice...
Punjab govt launches initiative to modernize 2,000 villages, says CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the provincial government is actively working to upgrade 2,000 villages through the Model Village Programme, providing...
Sindh approves purchase of 500 electric buses as part of transport expansion
KARACHI: The Sindh government has given the green light for the acquisition of 500 new electric buses through a public-private partnership, aimed at enhancing the...
Nepali mountaineer sets new record by climbing mount everest for 32nd time
WEB DESK: Nepali Sherpa climber Kami Rita has broken a new record by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd time, making him the most frequent...
Power division provides fresh update on June electricity bills amid price stabilization
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) announced on May 18, 2026, that strategic government measures, sound policy decisions, and efficient load management have successfully...
Umar Hayat denies confessing in court during Sana Yousaf murder case
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the high-profile Sana Yousaf murder trial, the primary suspect, Umar Hayat, has officially denied making any confession, asserting his...
PM highlights hydropower projects as a key development focus
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the government’s top development priorities include hydropower initiatives. During a meeting in Islamabad today, he stated that...
Pakistan builds oil reserves amid middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified measures to safeguard its fuel supply system in response to rising instability in the Middle East, with authorities securing petroleum reserves...