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...
PSX extends losses as oil surge, IMF concerns weigh on investors
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market remained under heavy selling pressure on Monday as rising global oil prices, inflation fears, and concerns linked to the country’s IMF...
Hafiz Naeem moves constitutional court against fuel price hike
ISLAMABAD: Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Monday challenged the recent increase in petrol prices and fuel-related levies in the Constitutional Court, arguing that the measures...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increase on Monday, in line with an upward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. According...
Tribal elder among three killed in Wana IED explosion
WANA: At least three people, including prominent tribal leader Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed and four others injured in a roadside blast in South Waziristan’s...
Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear facility
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly denounced the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that assaults on nuclear...
Oil hits two-week peak as Iran conflict fuels supply fears
WEB DESK: Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly two weeks as hopes for a breakthrough in the Iran conflict...
Saad Edhi detained by Israeli Forces during Gaza aid voyage
WEB DESK: Saad Edhi, son of prominent humanitarian Faisal Edhi, was reportedly detained by Israeli forces while taking part in an international aid mission bound...
Iran responds to latest US peace offer amid ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Monday that it had replied to Washington’s latest peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while talks between the two...
Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Pakistan; Eid-ul-Adha will celebrate on May 27
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the Chairman of the Central Moon Sighting Committee, has officially confirmed the sighting of the new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah...
Saudi Arabia officially announced Dhul-Hijah Moon
RIYADH: The lunar crescent for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Based on reports from Gulf media outlets, the initial...
Section 144 enforced in Balochistan with face covering ban in public
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared the enforcement of Section 144 across the entire province for a duration of one month, implementing various restrictions to...
Police achieve new breakthrough in Anmol Pinky narcotics case
KARACHI: Law enforcement authorities have made a significant advancement in the investigation of the so-called “Cocaine Queen,” known as Anmol Pinky, Deputy Inspector General (DIG)...
Two women killed, three injured in vehicle accident in Upper Dir
UPPER DIR: A tragic accident in Upper Dir resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to three others when a Datsun four-wheel drive...
Centcom Commander praises Pakistan for Its role in counterterrorism Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has commended Pakistan for its ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, calling Islamabad a “vital partner” in the regional...
Over 10,000 new companies registered in Pakistan; foreign investment surges by 218%
ISLAMABAD: More than 10,000 new companies have been registered in Pakistan from February to April this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)...
Seven-day anti-polio campaign to launch in 79 districts starting tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: A dedicated week-long anti-polio vaccination initiative is set to kick off tomorrow across 79 targeted districts nationwide. The National Emergency Operations Centre has announced...
Babar Azam sets new record during second test against Bangladesh
WEB DESK: During the second Test match against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam achieved a historic milestone in...
Pakistan receives two LNG shipments from Qatar within a week
KARACHI: Over the past week, Pakistan has received two liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from Qatar, with two LNG tankers arriving at Port Qasim. The...
ISPR urges India to recognize Pakistan’s significance, pursue peaceful coexistence
RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has emphasized that India must come to terms with Pakistan’s importance and adopt a peaceful approach to coexistence. Responding to...
Drug case deepens as Anmol Pinky’s CNIC, Passport details surface
KARACHI: Authorities have uncovered the Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and passport details of Anmol alias Pinky, who is currently under investigation in a high-profile...
Tragic train, Bus collision in Thailand kills 8, vdeo of the incident emerges
BANGKOK: At least 8 people were killed and 32 others injured in a devastating collision between a freight train and a bus in the capital...
Mohsin Naqvi receives invitation to IPL final
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reportedly received an invitation to attend the IPL final. Sources indicate that Mohsin Naqvi has been...
Google’s Gemini Intelligence RAM criteria excludes some samsung, google foldables
WEB DESK: The Android community is abuzz with Google’s new Gemini Intelligence platform, which was prominently showcased at this week’s Android Show. The platform is...
Meera claims ‘Psycho’ will stand shoulder to shoulder with bollywood, hollywood, aims to break records
KARACHI: Renowned actress and producer Meera has confidently stated that her upcoming film, Psycho, set to release during Eid ul Adha, is a top-tier production...
Punjab CM to embark on official visit to Azerbaijan this sunday
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to travel to Azerbaijan starting this Sunday. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and showcase...
FIA officer suspended following allegations of assault during Karachi raid
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken disciplinary action against one of its officers after reports emerged of misconduct and violence against traders during...
Balochistan govt denounces killings of poet, female police officer
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has denounced the killings of Brahvi poet and academic Prof. Ghamkhwar Hayat and Lady Constable Shakeela, describing the attacks as ruthless...
Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet tomorrow for Eidul Azha moon sighting
KARACHI: The country’s official moon-sighting body is set to meet on Saturday to determine the beginning of Zilhaj, a decision that will also confirm the...
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs 5
ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at easing the burden on consumers, the government has reduced petroleum prices by Rs5 per litre under its latest fortnightly...
Virat Kohli says he’ll skip world cup if asked to prove worth
WEB DESK: India batting star Virat Kohli has hinted that he may not feature in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he feels the need...
Balochistan govt introduces a People’s Air Ambulance service.
QUETTA: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government in Balochistan has introduced a new People’s Air Ambulance service aimed at providing emergency medical transport across the...
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to legal, Judicial cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to deepen cooperation in the legal and judicial sectors, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening institutional ties. The understanding...
Gold price decrease in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices have dropped sharply across Pakistan today. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola...
Trump says Iran ceasefire backed by US as ‘Favour to Pakistan’
WEB DESK: Donald Trump said the United States agreed to a ceasefire involving Iran partly because of requests from other countries, naming Pakistan as a...
Coding now required in schools under new senate bill
ISLAMABAD: The Senate, the Upper House of Parliament, has approved the Free and Compulsory Education Amendment Bill 2026, introducing significant reforms to the national curriculum,...
President Zardari honours armed forces with military awards
ISLAMABAD: The list of recipients also included Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat (Shaheed), Sepoy Soban Majeed Baloch (Shaheed), and Sepoy Israr Muhammad (Shaheed), who were...
Govt moves to restart direct flights between Pakistan, US
ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that Pakistan is actively pursuing the early resumption of direct air links with the United States, highlighting what he...
Donald Trump leaves Beijing with praise for Xi but few major gains
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile trip to Beijing after days of warm diplomacy with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the summit...