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Germany to increase Pakistani students number to 10,000

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador Anka Lepel at the Prime Minister’s Office...

NDMA issues weather alert as westerly system approaches

The National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert regarding an approaching westerly weather system...

Two murder suspects arrested from UAE, brought to Pakistan

FIA NCB Interpol has arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in murder cases from the United Arab Emirates and shifted them to Islamabad Airport. The arrested...

Seafood exports surge 22pc in first half of FY26: Minister

Pakistan’s marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued...

JUI-F Senator claims Nawaz Sharif backed Achakzai’s appointment

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has claimed that Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader at the behest of former prime minister Nawaz...

President Zardari condoles demise of Saudi Princess Hind

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of...

PIA signs cargo deal with Garuda Indonesia to boost exports

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken a major step to facilitate Pakistani exporters by signing an important agreement with Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia. According...

Passenger van plunges into river during snowfall in upper Chitral

Fresh snowfall has begun in the upper regions of Chitral and several areas of Lower Chitral, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures and...

Trump cancels all meetings with Iranian officials amid new tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials. According to foreign media, the announcement follows a statement on Monday...

Denmark sends troops to Greenland, plans permanent military presence

An advance contingent of the Danish Armed Forces has arrived in Greenland, Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday. The deployment includes military equipment and advance troops...

U.S. ICE custody deaths reach 32 in 2025, highest in two decades

Deaths in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody reached 32 in 2025, marking the highest level in two decades, according to foreign media...

Bangladesh economy grows 4.5% in first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26

Bangladesh’s economy expanded by 4.5 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, covering July 2025 to June 2026, supported by moderate...

UN envoy meets Houthi negotiator in Oman, demands release of detained UN Staff

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg met with Chief Negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam of the Houthi military group in Muscat, Oman, a UN spokesperson said. According to...

Pakistan signs MoU with US firm to boost cross-border digital payments

A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...

Ayaz meets Chinese ambassador Jiang, reaffirms ‘evergreen’ Pak-China partnership

Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as...

Pakistan, Canada Explore Healthcare Training Ties

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ottawa for a meeting...

Pakistan, Jordan eye stronger cultural and diplomatic ties

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (R) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, at the...

KP govt releases Rs4bn for Tirah depopulation activities in Khyber

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the release of Rs4 billion in funds for District Khyber to support Tirah depopulation-related activities. According to official sources,...

Aurangzeb says Rs1 trillion wasted annually in state-owned entities

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that interest payments on debt remain the government’s largest expenditure, while inefficiencies in state-owned enterprises...

Rain-bearing system to enter Pakistan tomorrow

A rain-bearing weather system from the west is expected to enter Pakistan on Thursday, raising the possibility of rainfall in the upper parts of...

Pakistan embassy in Beijing co-organises landmark job fair linking Pakistani talent with Chinese enterprises

BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the China Overseas Development Association and China International Intellectech Group Co., Ltd., has organised...

Sub-zero temperatures persist in northern areas

Extremely cold weather continues to grip parts of Pakistan, with Kalam recording the lowest temperature at minus 6 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan...

Ahsan Iqbal warns India’s move threatens Pakistan’s water security

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday warned that India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty poses...

Petroleum prices likely to fall from January 16

A reduction in petroleum product prices is expected in Pakistan from January 16 following a decline in global crude oil prices, according to official...

PPP warns government after controversy over unsigned ordinance

Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday alleged that a “fake ordinance” was issued without the consent or signature of President...

FBR plans digital enforcement stations to curb smuggling

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to establish Digital Enforcement Stations as part of a broader effort to curb smuggling and illegal trade...

China confirms J-10CE fighter jet records 1st combat success in Pak-India war in May 2025

BEIJING – China officially confirmed on Monday that its J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat success in May 2025, without mentioning Pakistan and...

ICC releases latest global cricket team rankings

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest global rankings for T20 and One-Day International (ODI) teams. In T20 cricket, India leads the rankings,...

Babar Azam’s house combines luxury, elegance, and contemporary design

The construction of Pakistani cricket star and former captain Babar Azam’s new residence has been completed in DHA Phase Five, one of Lahore’s upscale...

Mohammad Nabi. Son Hasan Isa Khel make BPL history together

Afghanistan cricket legend Mohammad Nabi and his son, Hasan Isa Khel, made history by playing together in the same team for the first time...

BBL captain retires Mohammad Rizwan out for slow batting

In a rare and surprising decision during the Big Bash League (BBL), wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was retired out by his own captain for slow...

Pakistan names preliminary squad for Australia T20 series, T20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have prepared a preliminary fifteen-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia in Lahore and the upcoming...

Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Ilyas passes away in Lahore

Former Pakistani Test cricketer Mohammad Ilyas has passed away in Lahore, family sources confirmed. The funeral prayer (Namaz-e-Janaza) will be announced at a later...

ANF seizes over Rs240 million worth of drugs in nationwide crackdown

ANF (Anti-Narcotics Force) has recovered narcotics worth over Rs240 million during a nationwide crackdown against smuggling. According to ANF officials, the force conducted operations near...

Balochistan launches same-day online test and appointment letters

Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, announced that for the first time in the province’s history, online tests and appointment letters for government...

Federal Constitutional Court shifted to Federal Shariat Court building

The Federal Constitutional Court has been shifted to the building of the Federal Shariat Court, where judicial proceedings have formally begun. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan...

NEPRA hears government bid for uniform electricity tariff

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a hearing on the federal government’s request to introduce a uniform electricity tariff for consumers across...

Senate IT Committee probes Rs300 million illegal call center scam

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, reviewed allegations of misappropriation of Rs150 million per month...

CTD kills eight terrorists, including two commanders, in KP operations

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday that eight terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed during operations carried out in Peshawar, Khyber,...

KP Assembly Speaker writes Corps Commander for In-Camera Security Briefing

The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over...

Sudanese gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly 3 yrs of war

Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Sunday announced the return of the government to the capital, Khartoum, for the first time since the outbreak...

China maintains strong momentum in anti-corruption drive

As China enters 2026 with strong development momentum, anti-corruption remains a key priority as the Communist Party of China (CPC) steers the country forward. Over...

Anita Karim becomes Pakistan’s first female MMA Champion

Anita Karim has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first professional female MMA fighter to win a national title. The Professional MMA League hosted the Infinite...

Over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for work in 2025: Report

Bureau of Immigration data shows that over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in 2025, slightly higher than the 727,381 recorded in 2024. According to...

PDMA issues severe cold weather alert until January 16

The Pakistan Meteorological and Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a severe cold weather alert until January 16, warning of heavy snowfall, dense fog,...

Pakistan Navy ships visit Muscat, strengthen ties with Oman

Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly...

PCB announces sale of Multan Sultans franchise

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to immediately sell the Multan Sultans franchise, marking a significant development in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)...

New evidence in Radio Pakistan case, CM Afridi’s status under review

Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister,...

David Warner calls Zaman Khan’s bowling “like a four-year-old”

During a Big Bash League (BBL) match, Australian batsman David Warner criticized Pakistani fast bowler Zaman Khan’s bowling, comparing it to “that of a...

Karachi hosts Pakistan’s largest women’s 5k race

Pakistan’s largest women’s race, the Born to Run event, was held at the Sea View beach in Karachi, attracting participants from across the country...

Pakistan ready to host Bangladesh matches in ICC T20 World Cup

Pakistan is ready to host Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said, amid security concerns that have led Bangladesh to refuse...

Iranian President urges calm, promises to tackle economic crisis

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said the government is determined to address the country’s economic problems while urging citizens to refrain from any...

Iran warns U.S., Israeli bases could become “legitimate targets”

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned Sunday that Tehran would consider U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as “legitimate...

Yemen Forms Supreme Military Committee Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) announced the formation of a Supreme Military Committee under the command of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, signaling a new...

Pezeshkian urges unity, vows reforms as Iran confronts foreign-backed unrest

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for national unity and restraint, pledging to address economic and social concerns while warning against what he...

U.S. conducts large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said Saturday that its forces conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State (IS) targets across Syria. According to foreign media "Today, at...

Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as political aggression

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Sunday that the recognition of the self-proclaimed "Somaliland" by Israel represents a form...

Iran warns of retaliation against US strikes as Trumo reitrates threats

Tehran has threatened to retaliate against Israeli and United States military positions should the U.S. conduct strikes on Iran, underscoring escalating tensions as the...

Four killed, including groom, in Jamrud road accident

At least four people, including a groom, were killed in a traffic accident in Jamrud, Khyber District, officials said. According to rescue authorities, the collision...

Motorway police shut multiple routes as visibility drops

Dense fog has forced the Motorway Police Central Region to close several major motorways across Punjab as a precautionary measure to protect lives and...

Gas cylinder blast kills eight at wedding house in Islamabad

At least eight people, including a newlywed couple, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad...

Severe cold wave grips pakistan as temperatures drop below zero in Hunza

A severe cold wave continues to grip Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels across several regions, disrupting daily life and travel, officials...

Iran reports calm nationwide as authorities cite external interference behind unrest

Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said the security situation across the country has stabilized, with major cities remaining calm and free of...

US launches large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

The United States and its partner forces have carried out large-scale military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, intensifying counterterrorism operations under...

Iran curbs riots, vandalism after arresting over 200 organizers

Iran’s authorities said on Saturday night that the situation across the country is relatively getting normal after the arrest of over 200 organizers of...

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine

The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, according to the official UN...

Sudan conflict hits 1,000 days, 34 million in need of aid: UN Report

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted the severe toll of the war in Sudan, which marked 1,000 days on...

U.S. oil executives hesitant to invest in Venezuela amid risks

U.S. President Donald Trump promoted his plan of securing investment of at least 100 billion U.S. dollars to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry in a...

Punjab extends school holidays by one week due to severe winter

The Punjab government has decided to extend the winter holidays in educational institutions by one week, citing extreme cold and the health of students...

UN to continue work despite U.S. decision to withdraw, Spokesperson says

The United Nations has not received official notification regarding the U.S. decision to withdraw from 31 UN entities, a UN spokesperson confirmed. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson...

NEOC announces first polio drive of 2026

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced the first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from February 2 to February...

PM approves Charah Dam project to meet twin cities’ water needs

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The...

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches Pakistan Rights Movement

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital...

Pak Navy tests LY-80 missile and loitering munitions successfully

The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial...

KP demands timely funds amid shortfall of Rs127 billion

The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed...

Public sector debt reaches Rs9.57 trillion, pension liabilities Rs2 trillion

The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion...

Emergency plan approved to tackle water shortage in Islamabad

The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a...

Pakistan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves, citing...

Supreme Court takes disciplinary action against three officials

The Supreme Court has taken disciplinary action against three of its officials over serious administrative lapses, according to an official statement issued by the...

Federal govt appoints Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as new SECP Chairman

The federal government has approved the appointment of Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...

FIA arrests three in Copyright Act violation case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in violations of the Copyright Act, officials...

ANF arrests five, seizes drugs worth Rs174 million nationwide

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking near educational institutions and across major cities, arresting five suspects in six separate...

Customs, Rangers seized smuggled goods worth millions in Karachi

Pakistan Customs, in coordination with the 91 Wing of the Rangers, recovered a large quantity of smuggled goods during a joint anti-smuggling operation at...

11 terrorists killed in separate intelligence-based operations in NW Pakistan

Pakistan’s security forces killed 11 Khwarij linked to the Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi, preps for January 11 Mazar-e-Quaid rally

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed...

BHC orders province-wide shift to model courts

On the directive of the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, all district judiciary courts across the province have been declared model courts...

Interior Minister Orders Tough Action Against Human Smugglers

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the...

PM directs to distribute Ramadan aid through digital system

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public,...

Balochistan cabinet approves electric bike scheme for public

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through...

PA standing committee approves Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill 2025

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Beijing Police College, observes high-tech training

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed...

Türkiye Says it will support Syrian army if requested amid Aleppo clashes

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that it would assist the Syrian army if requested, as fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led...

Committee reviews Diamer-Bhasha Dam victims’ complaints, prioritizes agreements

A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer...

Commerce Minister highlights Pakistan’s economic recovery at ABC meeting

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger...

Court orders to register murder case against CTD officers in Rawalpindi

A court in Rawalpindi has ordered the registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers in connection with an alleged fake...

ANF arrests seven, seizes drugs worth over Rs302m

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested seven suspects, including a woman, during five separate operations conducted in different cities, recovering drugs worth more than...

Qaid-e-Azam Business Park gets dedicated 220kV Grid Station

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s decisive and effective leadership is enabling major energy projects that are reshaping Pakistan’s industrial landscape, officials said. The National Grid...

FIA foils attempted sea route to Iran, arrests 24 in Gwadar

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle in Gwadar has arrested 24 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran by sea. The operation took place...

Daddu Court sentences 10 police officers in fake encounter case

A sessions court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers, including the SHO of B-Section police station, to seven years in prison each for...

Iran ready for war if forced, says Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iran is prepared for war if forced into confrontation but does not seek one, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, while emphasizing...

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