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Lord-IP, Fazaia Bilquis College join hands to strengthen media education, professional training

Lord Media Network (Private) Limited and its subsidiary Internews Pakistan and Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women FBCOE(W) on Thursday signed a Memorandum...

Relevant military actions aimed at deterring ‘Taiwan independence’ forces from colluding with external forces to destabilize the Taiwan Straits: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office

The relevant military actions by the PLA serve as a stern warning to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and external interference forces, and as a...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Visit Pakistan on 8-9 December

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will undertake an...

Shahbaz Shafiq orders removal of PM immunity clause from 27th Constitutional Amendment

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed that the clause granting immunity to the Prime Minister be removed from the draft of the 27th Constitutional...

PPP demands lifetime immunity for President, seeks Abolition of NAB in 27th Amendment talks

During recent talks between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the PPP reportedly demanded lifetime immunity...

Punjab extends Section 144 for seven more days amid security concerns

The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for seven more days, until November 15, to maintain law...

13 more NCCI officials booked in call center extortion case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against 13 additional officers of the National Counter Crime Intelligence Agency (NCCIA) over allegations of...

President, PM pay glowing tribute to Allama Iqbal on 148th birth anniversary

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 148th birth anniversary, describing the Poet...

Pakistan secures $100 Million in foreign loans to strengthen public finances

Pakistan has approved two foreign loans worth a total of $100 million aimed at improving tax system performance, enhancing transparency in public spending, and...

PTA announces nationwide movement against 27th Amendment

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain (PTA) has announced a nationwide protest movement against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling for a suspension of parliamentary proceedings until their...

Rybakina upsets world No. 1 Sabalenka in WTA Riyadh final

Kazakhstan’s Rebeka Rybakina created a major upset in the WTA Riyadh Final, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-3, 7-6. The victory...

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig clinches third straight ITF junior title

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig captured his third consecutive ITF singles title by defeating fellow Pakistani Hamza Roman 6-4, 6-4 in the Boys’ Singles Final...

Anushka Sharma Returns to films in cricket biopic ‘Chakra Express’

Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma is set to make her cinematic comeback nearly seven years after her last film, starring in the sports biographical movie...

Remembering Master Ghulam Haider, pioneer of South Asian film music

Today marks the anniversary of the passing of legendary music composer Master Ghulam Haider, who died on November 9, 1953, leaving behind a lasting...

Abrar Ahmed, Quinton de Kock hit major milestones in Faisalabad ODI

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the final match of the three-match ODI series in Faisalabad, winning the series 2-1. South Africa, opting...

ICC reveals cricket qualification plan for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Cricket is set to return to the Olympic Games for the first time since Paris 1900, with the ICC Board discussing the qualification formula...

Pakistan’s Qudratullah advances to boxing semifinals at Islamic Solidarity Games

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 55kg category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,...

Sri Lanka cricket team arrives in Pakistan ahead of ODI series

The Sri Lanka national cricket team, led by captain Charith Asalanka, has arrived in Pakistan ahead of a three-match One Day International (ODI) series....

Pakistan lift Hong Kong Sixes title with 43-run win over Kuwait

Pakistan emerged champions of the Hong Kong Sixes after defeating Kuwait by 43 runs in a high-scoring final on Saturday. Kuwait won the toss and...

Smog crisis worsens in Punjab as Lahore’s AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels

Air pollution across Punjab continued to worsen on Sunday, with Lahore once again blanketed in dense smog as its Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered...

Jaffar express suspended between Quetta and Peshawar until November 13

Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffar Express train service operating between Quetta and Peshawar, effective from today until 13 November, citing operational requirements. According to...

FIA Peshawar arrests four in fake citizenship case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has foiled an attempt to illegally obtain Pakistani citizenship, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. According to...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalize Hajj 2026 arrangement

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement outlining arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026, ensuring smooth management and services for Pakistani pilgrims. The...

Arshad Nadeem resumes training after injury for World Islamic Games

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has resumed training after recovering from injury, as he begins preparations for the upcoming World Islamic Games. Arshad, who...

Pakistan hockey team to tour Spain ahead of Pro League

Pakistan’s national hockey team is set to tour Spain as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Pro League, with fixtures scheduled in...

Cricket Australia approves BBL privatisation plan

Cricket Australia has decided to proceed with the privatisation of the Big Bash League (BBL), a move aimed at revamping the competition and boosting...

PSB opens inquiry into controversial ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach

An inquiry has been initiated into the controversial lifetime ban imposed on Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, with the Pakistan Sports...

Pakistan, Iran move to ease cross-border trade, Says Abdul Aleem Khan

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating smoother cross-border movement of goods between Pakistan and Iran. He expressed his...

Pakistan to revamp PARC under china-backed reform plan

Pakistan is set to undertake a major restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) under a Strategic Reform and Cooperation Plan developed with...

Govt slashes smart meter prices to accelerate digital power reforms

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a major step toward improving customer service and operational efficiency through the large-scale rollout of smart...

Punjab launches mobile app for prison visit bookings

The Punjab prisons department has introduced a mobile application to facilitate advance booking for meetings with inmates across jails in the province, including Adiala...

Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa entry deadline to 30 days

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a major revision to the Umrah visa policy, reducing the pre-travel validity period from three...

SC stops Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing tax notices on evacuee trust property

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has barred the Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing property tax notices to the Evacuee Trust Property (ETP) Board, suspending...

ATC issues notice to police in case against journalist Matiullah Jan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued a notice to police in a case filed against senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who faces charges...

Smog crisis deepens in Punjab as Faisalabad tops global pollution index

Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab have reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad topping the global pollution index as the most polluted city of...

Federal government raises house rent ceiling for employees by 85%

The federal government has approved an 85% increase in the house rent ceiling for government employees across the country to help them cope with...

FIA seizes $55,000 in crackdown on illegal hawala-hundi network

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized over Rs 15 million (US$55,000) worth of foreign currency during a crackdown against illegal hawala-hundi and unlicensed...

Pakistan to establish center of excellence in advanced materials

The five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) concluded successfully at the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad, drawing participation from leading...

Pakistan Pair wins boys’ doubles title at ITF World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun secured the Boys’ Doubles title at the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship...

Shah Rukh Khan calls Salman Khan “best brother” during birthday Q&A

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has referred to fellow megastar Salman Khan as the “best brother” during an online fan interaction held on the...

Diljit Dosanjh faces racial stereotyping in Australia, responds with grace

Popular Bollywood actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has faced racial stereotyping during a recent visit to Australia, where he was performing as part of...

Karachi to host World Culture Festival 2025

The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the launch of the World Culture Festival 2025, with a formal ceremony and press conference held...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

U.S. should work with China to ensure steady progress in bilateral ties

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, offers a vital opportunity for both countries...

Govt to grant industry status to gemstone exporters

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with Barneby Plowright, a leading gemstones exporter, in...

CCP educates QAU students in competition law

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an awareness session on Competition Law at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), to educate students on the principles of...

PM orders probe to identify suspects behind major sales tax fraud

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough investigation to identify all institutions, companies, and individuals involved in a major sales tax fraud, directing...

Mikaeel Ali Baig reaches ITF World Junior Tennis final in Islamabad

Pakistan’s rising tennis talent Mikaeel Ali Baig stormed into the boys’ singles final of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30...

Rabia Kulsoom refuses roles that don’t build her identity

Pakistani actress Rabia Kulsoom has said she will no longer take up roles that do not contribute to her artistic identity or professional recognition,...

Laura Wolvaardt record-breaking knock puches Proteas to Maiden Final

South Africa women’s cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a record-breaking performance to steer her side into the ICC Women’s World Cup final for...

Pakistan to leverage economic diplomacy for exports, investment”

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's economic diplomacy strategy and enhance trade....

PCB awards contracts to 157 cricketers for 2025–26 season

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025–26 season. According to a press release issued by the PCB,...

Netflix announces global premiere events for final season of ‘Stranger Things’

Netflix has announced global fan celebrations and a worldwide premiere for the final season of the popular horror-adventure web series Stranger Things, international media...

Punjab CM orders emergency anti-smog measures across province

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered emergency measures to tackle worsening smog across the province, directing immediate closure of all under-construction buildings,...

EPD seals two polluting industrial units in Lahore

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has sealed two industrial units in Lahore for contributing to air pollution during late-night anti-smog operations, officials confirmed...

Marijuana worth Rs67.5m seized from ‘Thai Red Tea’ parcel at Karachi Airport

The Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) of the Customs Collectorate at Karachi airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics through international mail by...

Pakistan eyes Vietnam’s economic model; boosts trade outreach to Iran

Pakistan has expressed interest in studying Vietnam’s economic transformation to strengthen its own investment and export landscape, as part of its ongoing economic diplomacy...

NADRA blocks Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport on court orders

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport in compliance...

Punjab distributes Rs6.39bn under flood relief programme: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that a total of Rs6.39 billion has been distributed so far under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation...

NSW delegation visits NDMA’s national emergencies operation centre

A delegation of 27th National Security Workshop visited National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters today. The delegation received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s...

Govt reviews auto import schemes to curb misuse, boost local manufacturing

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan co-chaired a high-level meeting at...

Russian Embassy refutes ‘100% fake’ video alleging Putin threatened Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Russian Embassy has declared the viral social media video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan as “100% fake.” The embassy clarified...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Xi calls for steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Thursday that China and the United States should ensure the steady sailing forward of...

Xi says China, U.S. economic, trade teams reached consensus

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that economic and trade teams of China and the United States held in-depth talks...

Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build...

China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat

BEIJING: China is doubling down on technological innovation to fuel its high-quality development in the next five-year period. This transition is poised to generate...

Embracing a new era of Asia-Pacific cooperation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYutT3PAw8&pp=ygUvRW1icmFjaW5nIGEgbmV3IGVyYSBvZiBBc2lhLVBhY2lmaWMgY29vcGVyYXRpb24%3D At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders'...

Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility

SEOUL: Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region's highest-level, most extensive...

Xi Jinping’s vision for an open, inclusive Asia-Pacific

BEIJING: Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the...

Xi says China confident, capable to navigate all kinds of risks, challenges

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that the Chinese economy is like a vast ocean, big, resilient and promising, and...

Back-to-Back bomb hoax emails rattle Tamil film industry in India

Indian film icons Rajinikanth and Dhanush received bomb threat emails allegedly claiming explosives had been planted at their residences, prompting Chennai Police to launch...

PSL to add two new franchises as PCB announces auction process

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has announced that an auction will be held for two new PSL franchises as the...

Kamran Akmal blames captain, coach and selectors for T20 defeat

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has blamed the captain, head coach and the selection committee for Pakistan’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the...

Govt forms panel to ensure smooth inter-provincial wheat seed movement

On the direction of the Prime Minister, Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Amir Muhyuddin chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad...

CCP approves PEL’s acquisition of stakes in three oil and gas companies

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved Petroleum Exploration Limited (PEL) to acquire additional shareholding in three oil and gas companies. According to the...

Pakistan issues visas to 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary

Pakistan has completed preparations for the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi...

Pakistan declines to travel to India; Oman added to junior Hockey World Cup line-up

Oman has been included in the Junior Hockey World Cup after Pakistan refused to travel to India citing security concerns, the International Hockey Federation...

Pakistan, Canada eye stronger cooperation in law, human rights and investment

The High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Tariq Ali Khan, called on the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in...

Railways recovers land worth Rs91m in Chaman anti-encroachment drive

Pakistan Railways has retrieved 2.1 acres of valuable land worth Rs91 million in Chaman following a major anti-encroachment operation conducted on the directives of...

Pakistan highlights climate leadership at Global green growth week in Seoul

Pakistan underscored its growing climate leadership on the global stage as the Minister of State delivered a keynote address at the opening session of...

HBL renews PSL title sponsorship as league VALUE JUMPS 505%

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has renewed its title sponsorship agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), extending its partnership with the country’s premier T20...

Customs foil major methadone smuggling attempt at taftan border

Customs authorities have foiled a major smuggling attempt of a dangerous narcotic medicine, methadone, at the Taftan border, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Supreme court rejects plea to halt senate election on Shibli Faraz’s vacant seat

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a request to stop the Senate election scheduled for Wednesday on the seat left vacant after the disqualification...

Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surge to $500 million in three months

Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $500 million during the first three months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a sharp rise in demand and...

Pakistan receives first-ever US Crude oil shipment under new trade agreement

Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil under a new trade agreement between Islamabad and Washington, marking a significant milestone in...

Meta, Pakistan discuss AI, e-commerce and digital trade cooperation

A delegation from Meta, led by Rafael Frankel, Director for Public Policy (South Asia), met Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the...

Punjab introduces new minerals & mining law to attract global investment

The Punjab government has moved to overhaul its mining and minerals regulatory system by introducing a new comprehensive legal framework aimed at boosting domestic...

Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister, Ministry of Finance) to the Honorable Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on the...

Green Climate fund approves $250m for Pakistan’s climate resilience project

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million in financial assistance for Pakistan to support climate-resilient water and agriculture systems, the Asian Development...

Mohammad Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract, demands raised

Pakistan’s national wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has declined to sign the recent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contract. The board had offered central contracts...

Saudi Arabia to build “sky stadium” 350 metres above ground for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is preparing to construct the world’s first “sky stadium”, named NEOM Stadium, which will be located approximately 350 metres (about 1,150 ft)...

Six Pakistani players advance in World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players delivered an impressive performance on the second day of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg-2)...

Khalil-ur Rehman Qamar under fire for student-teacher romance in Drama

Acclaimed yet controversial drama writer Khalil-ur Rehman Qamar has sparked fresh outrage after his latest work, “Main Manto Nahi Hoon”, portrayed a romantic relationship...

Amitabh Bachchan faces critics over giving only ₹10,000 bonus to staff on Diwali

A video circulating on social media showing a staff member at Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan’s home holding a box of sweets and an envelope...

Ducky Bhai’s wife files FIR against NCCIA officials for corruption

Several officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have come under investigation following serious allegations of bribery and misuse of authority, according...

Aleem Khan directs NHA to halt funds for old, unapproved schemes

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to bring major changes in its existing policy framework to...

Türkiye to restore Allama Iqbal Museum in Lahore

As part of the Türkiye–Pakistan Cultural Week from28 to 31 October, being celebrated under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to mark...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework

Building on nearly eight decades of strong partnership and Islamic solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost marine tourism cooperation

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint cooperation in marine tourism, recognizing the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine...

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