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The first foreign minister to visit China in 2026 come from this country

From January 3 to 5, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited China at the invitation of the Chinese government. Ding...

West Indies umpire Chris Taylor to officiate President Trophy matches in Pakistan

West Indies’ renowned umpire Chris Taylor is set to officiate in the four-day President Trophy Grade One matches starting Wednesday at the National Stadium. The...

COAS National Inter-Club Hockey Championship 2026 begins in Muzaffarabad

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) National Inter-Club Hockey Championship 2026 kicked off in Muzaffarabad with grandeur. The third edition of the championship will continue...

Hamza Majeed announces Sialkot team name and plans for PSL 11

The Pakistan Super League’s most expensive franchise has announced the full name of its team. During a press conference, Hamza Majeed, Chairman of the OZ...

PCB denies sending letter to ICC supporting Bangladesh T20 World Cup stance

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied knowledge of reports claiming it wrote a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) supporting Bangladesh’s stance...

PSL 11: local player categories announced ahead of auction

With the start of the new season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the possible new categories for local players have been revealed ahead...

National Assembly passes Elections Act Amendment 2026

The National Assembly has passed a bill to further amend the Elections Act 2017, under which the Elections (Amendment) Act 2026 will come into...

Customs Peshawar seizes smuggled goods worth Rs. 170m

Customs Enforcement Peshawar has seized smuggled goods and offending vehicles worth Rs. 170 million in three successful anti-smuggling operations, dealing a major blow to...

Cristiano Ronaldo set to make Hollywood debut in Fast & Furious

Global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly preparing to step into the world of cinema. According to international media, Ronaldo is nearing the milestone of...

Pakistan, China explore $1.3bn investment opportunities in agriculture

The Board of Investment (BOI) has termed the successful convening of the Pakistan–China Agriculture Investment Conference (PCAIC) in Islamabad a significant milestone in advancing...

Finance Minister announces plans for dollar, euro, sukuk, and panda bonds

Pakistan is preparing to return to the global bond market after a four-year hiatus. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Bloomberg during the World...

Pakistan, Japan hold 8th government–business dialogue in Tokyo

The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo, marking the first convening of the Joint Dialogue in...

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to expanding agricultural trade

Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting today with His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic...

Pop Star Katy Perry, Ex-PM Justin Trudeau’s Davos entry goes viral

American pop star Katy Perry made headlines after attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with her boyfriend, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin...

Javed Akhtar criticizes Bollywood’s reliance on past hits

Veteran Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly criticized the makers of the upcoming Pakistan-themed film “Border 2” for relying on old songs instead of...

Zainab Qayyum highlights widening class divide after Gul Plaza tragedy

Pakistani actress and host Zainab Qayyum, popularly known as ZQ, has voiced concern over the growing class divide in the country. Posting on Instagram following...

Actress Hina Rizvi talks about men’s behavior and betrayal signs

Pakistani actress Hina Rizvi, sister of acclaimed filmmaker Sangita, has spoken about the behaviors in men that could signal potential unfaithfulness. Hina Rizvi shared her...

Shah Rukh Khan snatches fans’ phones during Riyadh Awards Ceremony

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan grabbed the phone of a fan attempting to take a selfie with him on stage, in a video that...

Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna escape traffic accident in Mumbai

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna narrowly escaped injury in a serious traffic accident in Mumbai late last night. The incident occurred while the...

Emma Watson nominated for British Diversity Awards 2026

Hollywood actress Emma Watson has been nominated for the 2026 British Diversity Awards, according to international media reports. Watson, who rose to fame with the...

Fans hail Faisal Rehman’s youthful transformation

Senior Pakistani actor and digital creator Faisal Rehman is making headlines for his new look, following a dramatic change in hairstyle. Faisal, who began his...

Pakistan women’s football team placed in Ivory Coast group

The Pakistan women’s football team has been placed in the Ivory Coast group for the upcoming FIFA Women’s Series 2026, the Pakistan Football Federation...

Shahid Khokhar appointed COO of Pakistan Football Federation

Shahid Khokhar has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), official sources said on Tuesday. According to official...

Fans to see two Pakistan-India clashes in one day on Feb 15

Cricket fans will witness two high-profile Pakistan-India clashes on the same day, as both men’s and women’s teams face off in international tournaments. On February...

Novak Djokovic records 100th h win at Australian Open

World No. 4 Novak Djokovic made history at the Australian Open by securing his 100th match victory in the tournament. Djokovic defeated Spain’s Pedro Martinez...

Pakistan likely to go without Haris Rauf at T20 World Cup

Fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be included in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources,...

OGDCL discovers new oil, gas reserves in KP

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the company said on...

No case without biometrics in Punjab courts: LHC

Punjab’s judicial system has begun implementing a new mechanism to curb the filing of fake and bogus cases, following the approval of a plan...

Punjab to setup ‘Suthra Punjab Authority’ for sanitation system

The Punjab government has decided to establish the Suthra Punjab Authority under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aimed at improving sanitation and...

Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million financing deals

Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements worth $603 million (Rs168.49 billion) in Islamabad to support key infrastructure, social protection,...

Chinese embassy expresses condolences over tragic fire incident in Gul Plaza

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi's Gul Plaza. In...

China seen as top contributor to global growth in 2026: WEF President

China is expected to make the largest contribution to global economic growth in 2026, driven by resilient expansion and rising investment in innovation, the...

Europe delivers unified rebuke to U.S. tariff threats over Greenland

The transatlantic dispute over Greenland escalated as European nations issued a rare, coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, signaling strong support...

China’s industrial output up 5.9% in 2025, high-tech leads growth

China’s value-added industrial output rose 5.9 percent year on year in 2025, driven by strong performance in high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors, official data...

Shenzhou 20 return capsule lands safely in China

China’s Shenzhou 20 return capsule has successfully landed back on Earth, concluding the uncrewed phase of the mission more than nine months after its...

China warns U.S. against using “China Threat” over Greenland

China has called on the United States to stop using the so-called “China threat” as a justification for pursuing its own interests in the...

ECP recommends legal amendments for timely local government elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recommended legal amendments to ensure the timely conduct of local government elections across the country. According to the...

PAF contingent reaches Saudi Arabia for Multinational Exercise

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel has reached at King Abdulaziz Air...

Pakistan-Indonesia make significant progress on vaccine cooperation

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, during his official visit to Indonesia, held an important meeting with Shadiq Akasya, President Director of the...

Host Nida Yasir faces social media backlash over new look

Pakistani actress and television host Nida Yasir has once again become the center of attention on social media, this time not for her statements...

Honey Singh apologizes after controversial remarks at concert

Popular Indian singer Honey Singh has issued a public apology following backlash over inappropriate comments he made during a recent concert in Delhi. The incident...

Roger Allers, co-director of Disney’s “The Lion King,” dies at 76

Roger Allers, the acclaimed writer, director, and co-creator of Disney’s iconic animated film The Lion King, has passed away at the age of 76....

Pakistani celebrities express grief over Gul Plaza tragedy

The devastating fire at Karachi’s iconic Gul Plaza shopping center has left the city in shock, with the showbiz industry joining the public in...

Pakistan Sports Board takes over oversight of hockey club scrutiny

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a notice to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), stating that the scrutiny of hockey clubs will be...

PCB halts Pakistan team preparations for T20 World Cup

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has suspended all preparations for the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the T20 World...

Australia name 17-man squad for T20 tour of Pakistan

Australia has announced a 17-member squad for its T20 tour of Pakistan ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, with several key players ruled...

Draft system scrapped as PSL announces major structural reforms

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced major changes to its administrative and player recruitment structure ahead of its 11th edition, introducing an auction-based...

Pakistan awards over Rs 206 million to athletes in FY 2024-25

The government of Pakistan has awarded cash prizes totaling Rs 206.45 million to national athletes for their achievements during the financial year 2024-25, according...

Over 150 textile mills shut as cotton industry faces deep crisis

More than 150 textile mills and over 400 cotton ginning factories across Pakistan have become non-operational due to rising imports under liberal trade policies...

Pakistan becomes world’s third-largest rice exporter

Pakistan is moving rapidly toward global leadership in agricultural exports, driven by strong and sustained growth in rice shipments, according to official data and...

FBR to extend track and trace system to steel, pharma and food sectors

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the Track and Trace System (TTS) to several new sectors, including steel, pharmaceuticals, spices,...

Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 14 as rescue, cooling operations continue

The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road rose to 14 on Monday after eight more bodies...

Pakistan invited to proposed Gaza Peace Board under Trump’s peace plan

Pakistan has been invited to join a proposed international Peace Board under a Gaza Peace Plan (GPP) put forward by US President Donald Trump,...

Chinese researchers develop real-time EV range prediction framework

Chinese researchers have developed a novel data-driven framework for real-time estimation and analysis of the remaining driving range of electric vehicles (EVs), addressing one...

China-Central Asia trade hits $106 billion in 2025, surpassing record

Economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asia made significant strides in 2025, with the total value of trade in goods reaching 106.3...

Tourists flock to Sanya Duty-Free following new customs policies

Duty-free shopping in Hainan has surged to record levels following the implementation of special customs operations across the island, highlighting the province’s growing appeal...

Exhibition of Ancient Shu Civilization Opens in Beijing

An exhibition showcasing the ancient Shu civilization has opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing, offering visitors a rare look into one...

Hana Afridi, Taimoor Akbar get married with unique wedding conditions

Pakistani actress Hana Afridi and YouTuber Taimoor Akbar tied the knot on January 16, with close family and friends attending the private ceremony. Photos...

Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatens singer B Praak with death

The gang of notorious Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has allegedly issued death threats to renowned Punjabi singer and music director Pratik Bachan, popularly known...

Ayub Khoso opens up about difficult romantic scene with Atiqa Odho

Senior Pakistani actor Ayub Khoso has revealed that filming a romantic scene with Atiqa Odho for the 1990s hit drama Dasht was a challenging...

Fareeda Jalal says long hours were routine in past film shoots

Veteran Bollywood actress Fareeda Jalal opened up about the challenges of her early career while commenting on actors’ recent demand for eight-hour work shifts. Speaking...

Sri Lanka’s Chamoditha breaks Under-19 World Cup individual score record

Sri Lankan batsman Viran Chamoditha set a new record for the highest individual score in the history of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup,...

Pakistan assures full support to Bangladesh over India travel issue

Pakistan has assured full support to Bangladesh over the issue of the Bangladeshi cricket team’s reluctance to travel to India, government sources said. According to...

Bangladesh BCB clarifies under-19 toss handshake incident

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clarified the incident in which the acting Bangladeshi captain did not shake hands with the Indian captain during...

Ali sisters shine at 2026 Junior Open, reach semi-finals

Pakistan’s Ali sisters from Peshawar have continued their remarkable run at the 2026 Junior Open, reaching the semi-finals in the World Squash Federation’s Junior...

PSL-11 to feature player auction, retention rules finalized

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to introduce a player auction for its 11th edition, according to sources close to the PSL Governing...

Rizwan, Babar top Big Bash’s slowest scorers list

Pakistan’s top batsmen Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have claimed the top two spots on the list of the slowest scorers in the current...

Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...

Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik showcases Pakistan’s mining potential in Saudi Arabia

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he took part in high-level discussions...

Budget to bring relief for salaried, registered businesses: Adviser Finance Minister

Adviser to the Federal Minister for Finance, Khurram Shehzad, has announced that significant relief will be provided to salaried individuals and registered businesses in...

Karachi flour prices soar amid wheat supply delays

The wheat and flour price crisis in Pakistan’s largest city continues to persist, with industry representatives warning of further increases amid supply delays and...

SBP to announce first monetary policy of current year on January 26

Pakistan’s improving currency position and easing inflation have strengthened expectations of a further cut in the policy interest rate in the country’s upcoming monetary...

PM eyes Rs2 trillion relief package to revive industry

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering a massive relief package worth between Rs1.5 trillion and Rs2 trillion aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, and...

China sincere in developing China-U.S. relations while upholding principles: ambassador

NEW YORK: China is sincere about developing its relationship with the United States, but it also has clear principles to safeguard, Chinese Ambassador to...

Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on Friday for the second time in less than three months, in a...

China Integrates Tech Firms into “Quality” SME Development Program

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revised its management measures for the cultivation of "quality" small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), officially...

PLA conducts routine drone training over Dongsha Island

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command has recently conducted routine drone flight training in the airspace over China's Dongsha Island, a spokesperson...

Minister announces free treatment for GB, AJK, and Islamabad under UHC

Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and...

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says no anti-state remarks allowed in National Assembly

Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said he would not allow speeches against Pakistan, the judiciary, or the armed forces on the...

Lahore prepares comprehensive security plan for Basant festival

Lahore authorities have finalized a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Basant festival, dividing the city into red, yellow, and green zones, officials said. A...

Peshawar High Court seeks PTA report on TikTok immoral content

The Peshawar High Court has issued a written order regarding a petition against the sharing of immoral content on TikTok, directing the Pakistan Telecommunication...

Passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway, 9 dead

At least nine people were killed and several others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Hud Goth in...

New weather system brings cold, rain, and snow to Punjab: PDMA

A new western weather system has entered Punjab, bringing forecasts of severe cold, rainfall, and snowfall across the province, authorities said. According to the Provincial...

Bomb blast outside JI leader’s house in Bajaur, no casualties reported

A bomb exploded outside the residence of Maulana Waheed Gul, deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and former provincial assembly candidate, in Bajaur. Fortunately, he remained...

Ministry asks FIA to probe thefts at Pakistan Steel

The Ministry of Industries and Production has written to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) requesting a comprehensive inquiry into thefts at Pakistan Steel Mills,...

Pakistan–Japan govt–business dialogue held in Tokyo after four years

The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo on Friday, marking the first convening of the Dialogue...

PTA allows overseas Pakistanis to keep mobile SIMs active abroad

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a major decision allowing overseas Pakistanis to maintain continuous mobile phone service while living abroad, officials said....

Power sector equity turns negative by Rs800bn amid mounting losses

Pakistan’s power sector equity turned negative by Rs800 billion during the last fiscal year, mainly due to declining electricity sales, persistent losses of distribution...

Power tariff likely to rise by 48 paisa per unit for one month

Electricity consumers may face an increase of 48 paisa per unit for one month, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a...

Islamabad High Court halts tree cutting in capital till Feb 2

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from cutting trees in the federal capital until February 2, citing concerns...

Balochistan student wins global award for banana stem fibre innovation

A student from Balochistan, Muhammad Sarfraz, has won the “Discover Natural Fibre Initiative” award for developing natural fibre from banana stems, bringing international recognition...

CTD conducts 425 intelligence-based operations across Punjab in one month

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab carried out 425 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across various cities of the province during the past month, resulting in...

FIA arrests retired employee in Quetta over visa fraud

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Quetta has arrested a retired employee on charges of visa fraud and human smuggling, officials...

Security forces kill 12 terrorists, thwart hostage crisis in Kharan, Balochistan

Security forces eliminated 12 terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan district, in a coordinated operation, following an attempted hostage situation on Thursday, according to the military’s...

Islamabad local body elections postponed, schedule withdrawn

The local body elections in the federal capital Islamabad have been postponed, with the Election Commission of Pakistan withdrawing the previously announced schedule. According to...

Over 1 million web links blocked in Pakistan for anti-religious, immoral content

Pakistan has blocked more than one million web links and URLs spreading content against religion, the state, and public morality, according to official data. The...

PM vows to eliminate terrorism, calls for national unity

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that terrorists are once again raising their heads, but vowed that they would be uprooted from...

PM launches “Sehat Card” to provide health facilities to citizens

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the “Prime Minister Sehat Card” to provide citizens with access to health facilities. Addressing the ceremony in...

Punjab Boards announce revised matric, intermediate exam schedule

All nine educational boards of Punjab have issued the examination schedule for matriculation and intermediate annual and supplementary exams. According to a circular, due to...

Federal Tax collection crosses Rs13 trillion in FY2025

According to official figures, the federal government collected more than Rs13 trillion in taxes and levies during the fiscal year 2025. The tax revenue collected...

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