Sindh govt decides to continue petrol subsidy for motorcycle riders
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced that the province will maintain the petrol subsidy for motorcycle owners, providing ongoing relief to low-income...
Punjab launches ‘First-Ever’ mega film city in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled plans for the province’s inaugural 50-acre Punjab Film City in Lahore, a project aimed at boosting local...
Severe heatwave sweeps Karachi, Sindh districts
KARACHI: The city of Karachi is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36°C, resulting in a “feels like” temperature of 44°C on Thursday. Other parts...
Pakistan,Iran agree to enhance comprehensive cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reached a consensus to strengthen collaboration across various sectors. This decision was made during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali...
Gold price increased by Rs.4400 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold surged by Rs.4400 per tola to Rs.483,961 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of gold...
UAE breaks up international drug trafficking network valued at over Dh3 million
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has successfully dismantled a major international drug trafficking syndicate worth over 3.3 million dirhams, arresting 13 individuals following a...
Petroleum ministry moves to halt new gas connections
LAHORE: The Ministry of Petroleum has decided to suspend issuance of new gas connections across the country, according to official sources. The proposed ban would...
US military to present Iran strike options to Trump, Axios reports
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to receive a classified briefing on Thursday outlining possible military options against Iran, according to a report by Axios....
PM says affordable housing remains key government priority
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that providing low-cost housing is a central focus of the government’s agenda. The statement came during a meeting...
Police deployed amid protest concerns at Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam University
ISLAMABAD: Tensions flared at Quaid-i-Azam University on Thursday, prompting authorities to call in police amid fears of student demonstrations. The situation developed after students from...
Likely Eidul Azha 2026 dates in Pakistan announced
ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has shared expected dates for Eidul Azha in 2026. Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti stated that the moon of Zilhaj...
New Israeli maps expand restricted military zones across Gaza
JERUSALEM: Recently issued Israeli maps have revealed a significant expansion of restricted military areas in Gaza Strip, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians within zones where...
Universities asked to provide volunteers for PM’s petrol relief initiative
ISLAMABAD: Higher education institutions have been requested to nominate students to support the rollout of the Prime Minister’s Petrol Relief Project, helping citizens and petrol...
Pakistan to push dialogue, maintain US-Iran contacts: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace through dialogue, maintaining active diplomatic engagement with key global and regional partners, including the United States...
Oil prices hikes as US-Iran war deadlock keeps supply off market
WEB DESK: Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday as markets grew increasingly concerned that crude supplies from the Middle East will stay restricted due...
PSL 11: Hyderabad eliminates Multan Sultan, advances to final
LAHORE: In the first eliminator of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Multan Sultan set a target of 160 runs for Hyderabad Kings to win. The...
Deepak Perwani robbed thrice in 3 months, warns of rising Karachi crime
KARACHI: Renowned designer Deepak Perwani has raised concerns over the surge in crime across Karachi after revealing he has been targeted three times in the...
NAB chief announces abolition of file system in new real estate reforms
KARACHI: Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed, Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, revealed that within two months, new reforms will overhaul Pakistan’s real estate regulatory...
Punjab CM orders restoration of Minar-e-Pakistan digital Museum
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab maryam Nawaz Sharif instructed the Parks and Horticulture Authority to undertake restoration work on the digital history Museum at Minar-e-Pakistan. Punjab...
Acting President okays transfers of 3 IHC Judges
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani has given the go-ahead for the reassignment of three judges from the Islamabad High Court. The Ministry of Law...
Attaullah Tarar extends support to unemployed MBA graduate from Sindh
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Azhar Memon, a highly educated young man from Sindh who is currently...
Interpol issues red notices for Malik Riaz and his Son
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt General (Retired) Nazir Ahmed, announced on Wednesday that Interpol has issued Red Notices against property...
Pakistan’s Comedian Star Munawar Zarif being remembered on his 50th death anniversary
WEB DESK: The 50th death anniversary of famous Pakistani comedian and film actor Munawar Zarif is being observed today. Munawar Zarif appeared in over 321...
Pakistan actively engaged in diplomatic efforts for US-Iran peace: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan is actively working through diplomatic channels to foster peace between the United States and Iran. He made...
Case filed after 17 days in connection with robbery of trader on Bhutto avenue
KARACHI: A case regarding the theft of 2.5 million rupees from a trader on Bhutto Avenue has finally been registered after 17 days. According to...
Pakistan Army responds decisively to Afghan Taliban aggression in Chaman
CHAMAN: In a strong stance against unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij, Pakistan Army has conducted targeted and precise strikes along the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to unveil “Apna Ghar” housing loan scheme
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to introduce a new housing finance initiative under the “Apna Ghar Program” on Wednesday. According to official details,...
Green Pakistan Initiative boosts country’s agriculture sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector is witnessing uplift due to modern agricultural reforms under Green Pakistan Initiative. According to Business Manager at Green Impex Private Limited...
PSL Qualifier: Islamabad United wins toss, elects to field against Peshawar Zalmi
KARACHI: In the PSL Season 11 qualifier, Islamabad United won the toss against Peshawar Zalmi and chose to bowl first. During the match held in...
Trump claims Iran wants the US to reopen the Hormuz Strait quickly
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran has conveyed it is on the brink of collapse and has asked the United States to...
JCP approves transfers of three IHC Judges to different High Court
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan sanctioned the transfer of three Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to various provincial high courts during a meeting led...
UAE Withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant blow to the longstanding oil cartel. The decision by the...
Pak Army successfully tests indigenous Fateh-II missile system
WEB DESK: The Army Rocket Force Command successfully carried out a training launch of the domestically developed Fateh-II Missile System, which features cutting-edge avionics and...
Canton fair robotics exhibit gains attention after assisting woman to walk
HANGZHOU: A woman from Argentina with a mobility impairment captured widespread attention at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou after a video showed her standing with...
Fort Abbas’s Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif named in cryptocurrency fraud case
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has filed a case against two brothers, Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif, over their alleged involvement in...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthening trade, investment ties with EU
ISLAMABAD: : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan will continue its efforts to further strengthen trade and investment relations with the European...
Pakistan Army targets Afghan positions in Chaman after border clashes
CHAMAN: The Pakistan Army carried out retaliatory strikes in the Chaman sector on Tuesday, destroying multiple Afghan Talban positions in response to cross-border firing. Officials...
Gold, Silver prices drop in Pakistan amid global market shifts
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a significant decline on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, reflecting downward trends in the international bullion market influenced by ongoing...
Punjab Assembly Approves Bill Prohibiting Marriage Under 18
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed new legislation aimed at eliminating child marriage, setting 18 as the minimum legal age for both men and women...
Veteran Indian Actor Bharat Kapoor passes away at 80
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian film actor Bharat Kapoor has passed away at the age of 80. Fellow actor Avtar Gill confirmed his death, stating that Kapoor...
Iran says US can no longer ‘Impose’ policies on other nations
TEHRAN: Iran declared on Tuesday that the United States no longer holds the power to enforce its policies on other nations, as Washington reviews a...
Traffic plan announced for PSL 11 playoff in Karachi
KARACHI: Authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic management plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 playoff match between Peshawar Zalmi and...
Death toll climbs to 14 after train collision near Jakarta
JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia have confirmed that at least 14 people were killed and 84 others injured following a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue teams...
PIMS administers fourth eye treatment dose to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has received his fourth intravitreal eye injection at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where doctors reported signs of improvement in his...
Naqvi confirms PM approval for crowds at PSL playoff matches
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved fan attendance for all remaining playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, according to PCB Chairman...
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars out of playoffs, Hyderabad Kings qualify
KARACHI: In PSL 11, Hyderabad Kings secured a place in the playoffs after a 108-run victory over Islamabad United. The match, played at the National...
FWO resumes Karachi red line BRT, aims to complete in 90 days
KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has recommenced construction activities on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project’s Lot 2 along University Road, Karachi’s...
PM Shehbaz express condolence over demise of Speaker’s sister
LAHORE: Shehbaz Sharif visited the Speaker House in Lahore today to offer his condolences to Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on the demise...
Pahalgam Incident: Allegations surface after claimed leak of Intelligence document
RAWALPINDI: Allegations regarding the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in what is being described as a “false flag operation” in Pahalgam have emerged following...
Salary recoveries begin after hundreds of govt employees’ spouses found receiving BISP payments
WEB DESK: Authorities have uncovered that over 600 spouses of government employees were receiving payments under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The beneficiaries reportedly...