PIA secures return of 14 Heathrow slots, plans more London flights
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recovered 14 landing slots at London’s Heathrow Airport, paving the way for the national carrier to increase its UK...
Global youth unemployment climbs as AI economic slowdown reshape job market: ILO
WEB DESK: Global youth unemployment increased last year, with high-income economies recording some of the sharpest rises as artificial intelligence and slowing economic growth put...
Pakistan crackdown: 374 Chinese nationals arrested over immigration, cybercrime violations
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested at least 374 Chinese nationals in separate operations carried out by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and National Cyber Crime Investigation...
Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo, food supply across Pakistan
KARACHI: A nationwide strike by the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance has disrupted the movement of cargo and essential commodities, creating growing concerns over supply...
Trump says secret plane switch during Turkey trip carried ‘Greater Risk’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed that he secretly changed aircraft in Turkey last month on the advice of the US Secret Service, saying...
BankIslami Names Shahid Hussain Jatoi Chairman, Imran Haleem Shaikh as Next CEO
KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited has appointed Shahid Hussain Jatoi as Chairman of its Board of Directors for a three-year term starting August 10, 2026. According...
Five ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ militants killed in Panjgur operation: ISPR
PANJGUR: Security forces have killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to...
Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged for August 11
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has kept petroleum prices unchanged for August 11, maintaining the existing rates of petrol and diesel across...
Gunman killed after alleged attack on security patrol in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A man was shot dead by security forces after allegedly opening fire on a patrol team on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, police...
Rathore retains Bagh-4 as PPP, PML-N battle in AJK’s third-Phase polls
MUZAFFARABAD: PPP leader and AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has won the LA-17 Bagh-4 constituency in the third phase of the Azad Jammu and...
Pakistan, US extend fulbright-HEC programme with new five-year deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have renewed their cooperation in higher education through a new five-year agreement between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and...
Zardari approves new High Court Judicial appointments
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to five high courts, while endorsing the elevation of several additional judges to...
PSC rules in favor of taxpayers, prohibits retroactive tax penalties
ISLAMABAD: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that taxpayers cannot be subjected to new penalties for tax issues dating back...
OUP Pakistan proposes partnership to enhance educational development in Punjab
LAHORE: A team from Oxford University Press Pakistan recently met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore to discuss educational initiatives. The delegation...
MySpace eyes comeback after two decades of dormancy
WEB DESK: Once a trailblazer in social networking, MySpace is signaling a potential revival after nearly 20 years, stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts and former...
PML-N AJK politician Rukhsar Ahmed denies allegations of child grooming, rape
WEB DESK: Rukhsar Ahmed, a newly elected member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly, has firmly denied any involvement...
Section 144 enforced in Murree
MURREE: Authorities have declared Section 144 in Murree from August 10 to August 16 to enhance security and manage traffic ahead of Independence Day festivities....
Massive increase in gold price
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have increased by 800 rupees per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders and Exporters Association,...
First Lady reaffirms commitment to empower, support persons with disabilities
KARACHI: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, along with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, today marked a significant milestone by launching Pakistan’s inaugural...
PM Shehbaz welcomes $3.6 billion remittances in July
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the strong growth in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $3.6 billion in July. In a...
Two motorcyclists killed in alleged Car Race on Islamabad’s Srinagar highway
ISLAMABAD: Two motorcycle riders, including a woman, were killed in a fatal crash on Srinagar Highway after their bike was reportedly struck by two cars...
Sindh declares August 14 public holiday for independence day
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced Friday, August 14, 2026, as a public holiday across the province to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. According to a...
CA student killed while resisting robbery in Islamabad Park
ISLAMABAD: A Chartered Accountancy student was shot dead after allegedly resisting a robbery attempt at a park in Sector G-13 on Monday, police said. The...
Pakistan-US relations on better footing, but progress must be sustained: Envoy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said ties between Islamabad and Washington are currently on a stronger footing than in...
Acid traces found in Mir Raza Ali’s body, clothing as probe widens
KARACHI: Investigators have reportedly detected traces of acid in the stomach and on parts of the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali, while forensic examination...
Five India-backed terrorists killed during IBO in Balochistan’s Panjgur: security sources
ISLAMABAD: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed...
Govt set to unveil ‘Vision Pakistan 2047’ long-term development plan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to launch its ambitious “Vision Pakistan 2047” programme on August 12, setting out a long-term strategy aimed at transforming...
AJK elections 2026: voting begins in four Bagh, Haveli constituencies
MUZAFFARABAD: Polling has commenced in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts as the third phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general...
Sharjeel Memon approaches NCCIA over alleged false social media claims
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as false, fabricated and malicious...
Two killed, five hurt in Khushab crash; six injured as bus overturns in Kalat
KHUSHAB: Two people were killed and five others sustained injuries in a road accident in Khushab district on Sunday, according to rescue officials. The accident...
ISPR unveils Balochi patriotic song ‘Pak Ay Watan’ ahead of independence day
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new Balochi-language patriotic song, “Pak Ay Watan,” as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day. The...
President, PM pay tribute to Captain Hamza Akram martyred in Hangu operation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Captain Hamza Akram, who lost his...
Technology streamlining immigration process, says Mohsin Naqvi
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the use of modern technology has significantly improved and simplified the immigration process at airports. During a surprise...
Punjab’s ‘Maryam Ko Bataye’ scheme offers Rs10,000 aid: How to Apply?
LAHORE: Punjab residents seeking financial support or assistance with essential medical and mobility needs can approach the provincial government through Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s...
Mir Raza Ali case: exhumation yields 17 samples as Jibran Nasir seeks clarity
KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir, representing the family of Mir Raza Ali, has said the latest forensic examination following the exhumation of the deceased’s body could...
15 militants killed in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 15 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across several districts of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday....
Makkah defence pact open to other countries, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not aimed at any particular country and...
PIA grants performance bonus to employees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance-based bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary for its staff. The decision was made during a...
JI Protests over fuel costs, inflation disrupt traffic in multiple cities
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organized nationwide demonstrations on Friday to protest against rising inflation, increased fuel prices, the petroleum levy, and taxes. The protests included rallies,...
NEPRA increases electricity rates nationwide by 75 paise per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a nationwide increase of 75 paise per unit in electricity rates. According to the official...
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiative
WEB DESK: A court in New Mexico has mandated Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to teen mental health and to overhaul...
Robbery at Edhi Home Sohrab Goth: Rs6.5 million stolen
KARACHI: In a brazen attack, armed assailants robbed Rs 6.5 million from employees at Edhi Home in Sohrab Goth, Sources stated that it was payday,...
PM Sharif, Gen Munir perform umrah during Saudi visit
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Defence Force General Asim Munir, performed Umrah in Makkah with their delegation. The delegation also included...
Goods transporters confirm nationwide strike set for August 8
KARACHI: Talks between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government over cancelling the scheduled nationwide strike on August 8 have collapsed....
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit
MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...
Rs23 million safe city CCTV project launched in Harnai
HARNAI: A Rs23 million Safe City surveillance project has been inaugurated in Harnai, marking a major step towards improving public safety and strengthening the district’s...
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince hold key talks in Makkah
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Friday to discuss...
NEPRA eliminates approval process for solar systems up to 25 KW
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delegated the power to approve solar installations up to 25 kW directly to distribution companies. In...
India’s Modi embraces instagram to connect with youth after generation Z protests
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently turned to Instagram with casual, selfie-style videos in an effort to appeal to young voters, especially after...
Trump blasts defense secretary over ammunition shortage amid Iran tensions: US Media
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s frustration and concerns over possible military action against Iran have become more apparent publicly. According to reports from a US newspaper,...