Google wallet service now launched in Pakistan
KARACHI: Google has officially introduced its mobile payment service, Google Wallet, in Pakistan, enhancing the ease of digital transactions for users across the country. Google...
‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN
WEB DESK: Palestinians who say they suffered brutal beatings and sexual abuse in Israeli detention and at the hands of Israeli settlers testified about their...
PM underscores enhancing bilateral trade b/n Pakistan, Uzbekistan to 2bn dollars
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need to devise a roadmap to work towards the enhancement of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan...
IMF set to retrospectively approve delay in agricultural tax collection amid $7 Billion bailout review
ISLAMABAD: IMF is considering granting a waiver regarding the provinces’ delay in collecting Agriculture Income Tax (AIT). As part of this review, the IMF mission...
PTI presents resolution in SA against fed govt decision making new canals on the River Indus
Karachi: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of Sindh Assembly (MPAs) on Thursday presented a resolution in Sindh assembly against the federal government decision of establishing...
Hamas praises Trump’s withdrawal from Gaza evacuation initiative
WEB DESK: Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s apparent withdrawal from his earlier proposal to permanently displace over two million Palestinians...
PM visits Quetta today for reviewing security situation after Jaffer Express attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Quetta today to review the security situation of Balochistan after the Jaffer Express attack. The Prime Minister will...
President lauds security forces for completing operation Jaffar Express, rescuing hostages
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded Pakistan Army and the security forces for completing Operation Jaffar Express and rescuing the hostages. In a statement,...
Jaffar Express operation concludes, 33 terrorists killed, 25 passengers and Four Soldiers Martyred
WEB DESK: Director General of ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated that the operation has concluded, and all 33 terrorists present at the site...
Jaffer Express attack:190 hostages freed,30 terrorists killed in security forces clearance operation
Quetta: Terrorists wearing suicide jackets in the attack on the Jaffer Express have taken women and children hostage using them as human shield , making...
Pakistan’s banking outlook upgraded from stable to positive by Moody’s
Web Desk: The global rating agency Moody’s has improved Pakistan’s banking outlook from stable to positive. “We have changed our outlook on Pakistan’s banking system...
UN slams terrorist attack on train in Balochistan, urges early hostages’ release
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations condemned the terrorist attack in Balochistan against a Quetta-Peshawar passenger train on Tuesday. The UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, during...
WHO representative in Pakistan meets Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: World Helath Organization (WHO) representative in Pakistan, Dr. Luo Dapeng on Wednesday today, met with Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal. The United Nation’s...
Ukraine accepts US proposal for 30-day cease-fire with Russia in Jeddah talks
Jeddah: Ukraine said it would support a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia, an announcement that followed hours of meetings on Tuesday...
Pakistan welcomes EU’s humanitarian support in Gaza,West Bank
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistani envoy Munir Akram welcomed European Union’s humanitarian support in Gaza and the West Bank as well as its support to UNRWA, the...
Revolutionary poet Habib Jalib being remembered on his death anniversary today
Web Desk: Thirty-second death anniversary of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib is being observed on Wednesday. He was born on 24th March, 1928 in Hoshiarpur district...
PM, President laud forces over operation against terrorists attacking Jaffer Express
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Dhadar area...
World Day Against Cyber Censorship being observed today
Web Desk: World Day Against Cyber Censorship is being observed on Wednesday, today. The day was first observed on 12 March 2008 at the request...
NA to resume session today
Islamabad: The lower house of the parliament National Assembly ( NA) will resume its session in Islamabad at 11.30 am on Wednesday, today. The house...
Jaffer Express attack: Security forces kill 27 terrorists, free 155 hostages
Quetta: The security forces in its clearance operation have sent 127 terrorists to hell while as many as 155 hostages have been recovered safely from...
Federal cabinet approves signing of MoU between National Cyber Emergency Response
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged the federal cabinet members to work tirelessly to bring a developmental revolution in the country. He was...
Jaffer Express attackers in contact with mastermind in Afghanistan
Quetta: Terrorists who attacked on Jaffer Express have in contact with the mastermind of the attack in Afghanistan. The terrorists have made women and children...
PSX turns bearish today as it loses 178 points
Karachi :The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend today , losing 178.69 points while closed at 114,177.66 points. A total of...
Terrorists attack Jaffer Express in Balochistan, make more than 400 passengers hostage
Quetta: Terrorists have attacked Jaffer Express in Balochistan and made more than 400 passengers hostage while terrorist opened fire on the train. According to security...
PM announces to build Daanish University using £190 mln from UK’s NCA
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, today, announced to construct Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences in Islamabad utilizing £190 million amount...
NA offers fateha for departed soul of Maulana Hamid Ul Haq, Yusuf Talpur
Islamabad: The National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday, today, in keeping with its tradition of postponing proceedings when a sitting member passes away, the Speaker adjourned...
Mark Carney elected as a new Prime Minister of Canada
TORONTO: Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister....
Pakistan cricket team to depart for New Zealand tomorrow for T-20, ODI series
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Team will depart for New Zealand for playing T-20 series of five matches and ODI series of three matches on Wednesday Tomorrow....
Lord Have Mercy On Me! says Ranveer for Deepika in Paris Fashion Week 2025
PARIS: Louis Vuitton showed serious star power at its autumn/winter showcase during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Bollywood star Deepika Padukone makes history as the...
North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin
Pyongyang: North Korea launched “multiple unidentified ballistic missiles” toward the Yellow Sea . According to the South Korean military, hours after the U.S. and ROK...
There is urgent need to tackle rising health challenges in country: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive action to tackle the rising health challenges in Pakistan....
Senate and NA sessions to be held today
Islamabad: The Upper house of parliament (Senate )and the lower house of the parliament (National Assembly) will separately meet at the Parliament House in Islamabad...
SBP decides to retain interest rate at 12%
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 12%. The SBP cited lower-than-expected inflation and sustained...
PM directs to revisit awareness drive on Ramadan Package to enhance its effectiveness
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant ministries, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and private partners to revisit the ongoing awareness drive...
India Clinches 2025 Champions Trophy on a same venue No Travel, No Fatigue!
WEB DESK: India claimed the title of 2025 Champions Trophy without any travel or fatigue, as they stayed at the same venue throughout the tournament. ...
Neelam Muneer clarifies she won’t be leaving showbiz after marriage
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress and model Neelam Muneer has addressed various rumors about her personal and professional life, particularly the speculation regarding her departure from...
Four people injured in (Madhya Pradesh) during CT2025 celebration
WEB DESK: Four injured in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Central India, during clashes that broke out after celebrators of India’s Champions Trophy victory ignited firecrackers near...
Syed Mustafa Kamal assumes charge of Health Ministry
Islamabad: Federal Minister of Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that the God Almighty loves his creatures adding that helping the God creatures is the...
Two CTD cops martyred in terrorists attack in Kohat
Kohat: Two Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack near Tanda Dam in Kohat district today in morning. Unidentified assailants opened fire...
PM invites Bilawal Bhutto on Iftar dinner today: Sources
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Iftar dinner today, sources said. Sources informed that...
Supreme Court has de-listed all cases related to the incidents of May 9 and 10
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on the Punjab government’s appeals for the cancellation of bail for the accused in the events of May...
Pak-Afghan jirga agrees to ceasefire at Torkham crossing
KHYBER: In a joint jirga between the two countries, an agreement was reached on a ceasefire to open the Pak-Afghan Torkham crossing. Taliban representatives and...
Five lives lost in Pennsylvania plane crash
WEB DESK: A plane has reportedly crashed near a senior living community in Mannheim Township, Pennsylvania, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement. Local...
Famous film director Masood Pervaiz being remembered on his death anniversary
Web Desk: The 24th death anniversary of famous film director Masood Pervaiz is being observed on Monday. Masood Pervaiz was born in Amritsar in 1918....
Citizen kills two robbers looting people in Nazimabad
Karachi: People of Karachi have lost their patience owing to unstoppable robberies across the city as a citizen shot dead two alleged robbers in Nazimabad...
Mark Carney soon will replace as Canadian Prime Minister
OTTAWA: Former central banker Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, set to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime...
Policy level talks with IMF mission to commence from today
Islamabad: Policy level talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to receive next tranche of one billion dollar will kick start from today. New financial...
President to address with Joint Session today in Parliament
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is set to address a joint session of parliament today, on the beginning of the second parliamentary year of the...
LPG crisis intensified across country including Lahore
Lahore: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) crisis has intensified all across the country including Lahore as LPG prices have increased by Rs 60 to 70. Sui...
Hira Mani has deep admiration for Kareena Kapoor
Web Desk: Hira Mani expressed her deep admiration for Kareena Kapoor and claimed that Jab We Met’s iconic character Geet strongly resonates with her real-life...