New oil and gas reserves in the country.
WEB DESK: In a significant development for Pakistan’s energy sector, Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) on Friday announced a new oil and gas discovery in...
PM Sharif accuses India of fueling Afghan militants to attack Pakistan amid Rising Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized Pakistan’s desire for a lasting solution to terrorism originating from Afghanistan, warning that unresolved issues could...
UAE confers highest civilian honor on Pakistani ambassador
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has awarded Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, the prestigious First Class Order of Zayed II, in...
Security guard shot dead while protecting polio vaccination team in Nowshera
PESHAWAR: In a tragic incident, a police officer assigned to safeguard a polio vaccination team was shot and killed in Nowshera district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),...
Meta allocates $1.5 billion for new AI data center in Texas
NEW YORK: Meta Platforms announced a significant investment of $1.5 billion to develop a new data center in Texas, marking the opening of its 29th...
Hania Aamir appointed as UN women Pakistan’s new national goodwill ambassador
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, UN Women Pakistan has named renowned actor and youth icon Hania Aamir as its newest National Goodwill Ambassador. This collaboration...
CJCSC Shamsad Mirza reaffirms Pakistan’s dedication to regional harmony
ISLAMABAD: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to fostering peace and stability in the region during...
Punjab govt imposed Section 144 across Punjab
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has imposed section 144 across Punjab and banned over protest, rallies and sit-in , procession or any public gathering until...
Ishaq Dar telephones Saudi FM, discussed regional situation, recent developments
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan...
Report details police losses, damage from TLP protests since 2016
LAHORE: Punjab police have disclosed figures related to casualties and destruction caused by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protests over the past nine years. The official report...
Nationwide polling for SCBA 2025 elections underway amid High-Stakes contests
ISLAMABAD: The voting process for the 2025 elections of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has officially commenced across Pakistan, with polling stations open from...
Pakistan remembers first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan on 74th Anniversary of Martyrdom
KARACHI: Today marks the 74th anniversary of the death of Pakistan’s founding Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan. The observance included a salute by the Pakistan...
PHC Approves Protective Bail for KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi until November 18
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday approved protective bail for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi until November 18. The court’s decision came...
Capital City district administration decided to seal TLP office across Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Administration sealed Tehreek-e-labaik Pakistan (TLP) offices in Islamabad following the recent wave of violent protests orchestrated by politico-religious party. Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP)...
Maryam supports almost 95000 families to get their own home under “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” scheme
LAHORE: More than 95000 families got the loan for build their homes under the Punjab government scheme “ Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” During the meeting...
I was tortured, beaten and starved by Israel: Greta Thunberg
WEB DESK: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities following her arrest aboard an aid flotilla attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza....
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov.
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov. 25, according to an official notification “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian...
Indian refiners to move away from Russian oil, sources say
Web Desk: Certain Indian oil refiners are reportedly preparing to scale back their imports of Russian crude following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that India...
Security forces kill 34 terrorists in KP: ISPR
Islamabad: Pakistan’s security forces have eliminated 34 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed extremist group “Khawarij” during operations conducted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s...
UN report reveals evidence of the presence of Taliban in Afghanistan.
Web desk: A recent UN report has highlighted evidence of the Taliban’s continued presence in Afghanistan, alongside the activities of Fitna al-Khawarij and al-Qaeda. In...
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 strikes Indonesia.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Papua province in Indonesia on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported....
Gold price surges by Rs 1,900 to Rs 442,800 per tola
Islamabad: Gold prices are soaring to unprecedented levels both domestically and globally, with Pakistan witnessing a historic high in gold rates. In today’s market, the...
PM chairs federal cabinet meeting, resolve to root out terrorism
Islamabad: A significant meeting of the federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, was held to extensively discuss national and international matters. During the...
Pakistan secures second spot in WTC standings
Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test, climbing to 2nd in WTC standings with 100% PCT....
Prime Minister approves reduction in petroleum product prices
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister has approved a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Following the Prime Minister’s approval, an official notification has also been...
Balochistan govt approves Integration of Levies Force into Police in six divisions
QUETTA: The Balochistan provincial government has given the green light to merge the Levies Force with the police across six divisions in the province, as...
Elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afredi, to meet Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: The newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afredi, has decided to meet the founder of PTI, Imran Khan. Sohail Afredi will visit...
Pakistan’s Passport Ranked Fourth weakest globally for fifth consecutive Year
WEB DESK: For the fifth year in a row, Pakistan’s passport has been ranked as the fourth least powerful in the world, according to the...
PM meets President, discussed matters of national significance
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have met to President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the matters of national significance. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime...
Karachi road accident claims two killed, one injured
KARACHI: Two persons were killed and one sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred near Korangi area of Karachi, tv channels quoting Rescue sources...
SC constitutional bench affirms authority to hear 26th amendment case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Wednesday confirmed its authority to hear the case pertaining to the 26th Constitutional Amendment, with Justice Muhammad Ali...
Governor Kundi swears in Sohail Afridi as KP Chief Minister
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a ceremony held at the Governor House, where the Governor administered...
Dengue outbreak continues to widen in Punjab
LAHORE: Health officials report 42 new dengue infections within the last 24 hours, signaling a continued rise in cases across Punjab. The most affected areas...
President Zardari calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir, discussed Afghanistan situation, national security
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during which they discussed the situation in Afghanistan and matters of internal and...
Pakistan announces 48-Hour ceasefire at Afghanistan’s request
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to implement a ceasefire following a request from the Afghan Taliban. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Afghan Taliban...
Pakistan Army conducts targeted precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar: state media
Isalamabad: The Pakistani armed forces carried out precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province amidst ongoing border tensions between the two countries, as reported by state...
President, PM denounce cross-border attack originating from Afghan territory.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed strong condemnation of the unprovoked cross-border attacks on Pakistani border posts originating...
Afghan Taliban government’s false claim of capturing Pakistan Army tanks exposed
Islamabad: Claims made by the Afghan Taliban government’s spokesman about capturing Pakistan Army tanks have been proven false. Security sources reveal that the Afghan Taliban...
Gold is on fire again as rates surge by Rs5,800 per tola
Karachi: Gold prices have reached new unprecedented levels as the upward surge shows no signs of slowing down. In the international bullion market on Wednesday,...
Pakistan Army Rejects India’s “Operation Sindoor” Narrative
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed concern over India’s provocative rhetoric and warned that any act of aggression will be dealt with a swift, resolute and intense...
Pakistan beat South Africa in Lahore thriller
Nauman Ali shines with 10 wickets...
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement
WEB DESK: The IMF on Wednesday said it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and...
Pakistan repel attack along Balochistan border, 15-20 Afghan Taliban killed: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani forces killed around 15 to 20 Afghan Taliban and terrorists while foiling their coordinated attacks at four different locations early in the morning...
Former Sindh assembly speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away in Karachi
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) figure and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, has passed away at a private hospital in...
Sindh govt grants Two-Day holiday for Hindu community in celebration of Diwali
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a two-day public holiday in honor of Diwali, one of the most revered festivals for the Hindu community in...
Pakistan secures seat on UN Human Rights Council with Wide Support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 period, winning by a substantial majority and...
Pakistan responds to ‘Unprovoked’ fire by afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border
ISLAMABAD: Fighting erupted once again on Tuesday night near the Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official reports. State media indicated that Pakistani forces...
NEPRA approves small Increase in electricity rates for All of Pakistan, Including Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a minor rise of Rs0.08 per unit in electricity charges nationwide, including Karachi, as part...
GITEX 2025 features the World’s fastest supercomputer on display
DUBAI: During GITEX 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled one of its flagship innovations—the Cray supercomputing platforms equipped with an advanced 100% fanless direct liquid...
KP governor pledges to uphold constitutional responsibilities following court directive
KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that he never refused to administer the oath and will fully perform his constitutional duties....