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Sindh govt seeks federal help to track Karachi extortionists abroad

The Sindh government has written to the federal authorities seeking assistance in apprehending extortionists operating from abroad, following an increase in complaints from builders...

China’s clean power shift hailed as scientific breakthrough, spotlighting global leadership

BEIJING: China's unprecedented renewable energy expansion has drawn global scientific acclaim, with top academic journals Science and Nature highlighting this week the country's clean...

Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session in the red as investors resorted to profit-taking ahead of the upcoming roll-over week, despite the...

Pakistan hockey team Manager allegedly offloaded over in-flight smoking incident

Pakistan hockey team manager Anjum Saeed was allegedly offloaded from a flight while returning from an overseas tour after being accused of smoking onboard,...

IHC rejects Athletics Federation plea against Coach Salman Butt

The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Pakistan Athletics Federation challenging the removal of a lifetime ban imposed on coach...

Foreign player registration opens for PSL 11

Registration of foreign players has officially begun for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board. Officials said foreign...

Nadia Afghan criticises Punjab Government over tree cutting

Senior Pakistani actress Nadia Afghan has expressed strong anger over the cutting of trees in Punjab, criticising the provincial government in a video shared...

Mawra Hussain says she fell in love with Ameer Gilani first

Renowned Pakistani actress Mawra Hussain has revealed that she was the first to develop feelings for actor Ameer Gilani, sharing personal details about their...

Popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai returns to platform amid controversy

Pakistani YouTuber Saad Ur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, has made a high-profile return to YouTube following his release on bail earlier this...

Ronaldo joins fast and furious final film

Cristiano Ronaldo, the world-famous football star, is set to appear in the latest installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. According to media reports,...

Pakistan, Australia pledge to strengthen bilateral ties and trade

Ambassador Tim Kane, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Australia, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's...

Pakistan urges global action against India over Indus Waters Treaty violations

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has called on the international community to take urgent action against India over what Islamabad describes as...

President Zardari welcomes UN report condemning India’s actions

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the report issued by United Nations human rights experts, which raises serious concerns over India’s military actions against...

Islamabad IG grants direct powers to SHOs for financial fraud cases

In response to a rising number of financial fraud and transaction-related cases, the Islamabad Inspector General (IG) has announced a major procedural change. Under the...

Flour prices spike in Quetta, citizens struggle to cope

Flour prices in Quetta have surged dramatically, adding to the hardships of citizens already burdened by rising inflation. Market sources reported that in a...

Customs enforcement seizes smuggled goods worth Rs 240 million in Quetta

Quetta Customs Enforcement has seized smuggled goods valued at approximately Rs 240 million, officials said on Friday. The confiscated items included skimmed milk powder, auto...

KP CM blames federal govt for tribal district development delays

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the lack of development in tribal districts is due to the federal government’s failure...

PM calls for removal of encroachments to improve urban infrastructure

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that cities and towns cannot be properly designed or provided with improved infrastructure unless encroachments are removed,...

Punjab moves to tighten laws against land grabbing, property fraud

The Punjab government has finalized preparations for strict new legislation aimed at curbing land grabbing and fraud in the buying and selling of residential...

IHC approves early hearing plea in Khawaja Asif-Shaukat Khanum case

The Islamabad High Court on Friday approved a request for early hearing filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf against a sessions court verdict...

Massive forgery uncovered in Karachi sub-registrar office

Karachi authorities have uncovered large-scale forgery in property records at the Sub-Registrar Office in Jamshed Town. A high-level inquiry revealed 24 fake sale deeds...

Three drug dealers killed in alleged police encounters in Lahore

Lahore police said three suspected drug dealers were killed in alleged encounters with the Counter Crime Department (CCD) in Batta Pur and Iqbal Town...

ITF calls on PM to stop PIA privatisation

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to immediately stop the privatisation process...

Islamabad police arrest inter-provincial gang leader after encounter

Islamabad police have arrested the leader of an inter-provincial criminal gang after he was injured during a police encounter in the limits of Tarnol...

Federal Minister holds meeting on Chaman border trade challenges

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level consultative meeting with leaders, traders, and community representatives from Chaman District and the Chaman...

KP launches work on circular rail project linking major cities

Work has begun on the Circular Rail Project aimed at connecting major cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the provincial capital through a modern rail...

Climate crisis now a core economic threat: (BIPP) report

LAHORE: Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing economic and governance challenge for Pakistan, speakers warned at the launch...

Fate of CPEC Phase 2.0 Mandatory Policy Re-adjustments

It seems that the fate of the CPEC Phase 2.0 urgently demands policy readjustments putting it again on the fast track. Unfortunately, whims and...

Pakistan hockey team to compete in FIH World Cup qualifiers in Egypt

The Pakistan national hockey team will participate in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers next year in Egypt. The main FIH World Cup is...

FIFA announces record $50 Million prize for 2026 World Cup winners

FIFA has announced that the winning team of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record $50 million in prize money, marking the highest...

Pakistan withdraws from US, British Junior Squash Championships

Pakistan has withdrawn from the 2025 US Open Junior Squash Championship and the 2026 British Open Junior Squash Championship, officials confirmed, in protest against...

Pakistan announces Under-19 squad for tri-nation series, World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming Under-19 tri-nation series and the ICC Under-19 World Cup. Farhan Yusuf will...

Pakistani cricketers ready to leave BBL for Sri Lanka Series

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly willing to leave the Big Bash League (BBL) to join the upcoming series against Sri Lanka in preparation for...

Pakistan makes history as lawmaker joins FIFA Reforms Committee

Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in the field of sports as Member of National Assembly Syeda Amna Batool has been appointed to FIFA’s...

PMYP, ESA launch national initiative for young female athletes

Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and Empower Sports Academy signed a Landmark Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a National Women’s Sports Initiative aimed...

Motorways closed at multiple points due to heavy fog

Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Severe fog in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to close several motorway sections. According to...

ANF seizes over Rs77 million worth of drugs in nationwide raids

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered drugs worth over Rs77 million during a nationwide crackdown on smuggling, officials said. Two suspects, including a woman,...

Police interrogate 16 held over clashes near Adiala Jail

Police have begun a formal investigation into suspects arrested for violence, disorder and resistance against law enforcement during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest outside...

Sindh Police launch online tenant registration system

Sindh Police have introduced an online registration application for recording tenant information across the province as part of ongoing efforts to digitise policing and...

Shehbaz Sharif calls for wider use of RAAST platform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to further accelerate efforts aimed at promoting a cashless economy across the country. The prime minister issued the...

LHC declares snooker clubs legal businesses

The Lahore High Court has declared the business of running a snooker club as lawful and legitimate, ruling that it is a legal recreational...

KP launches Host Programme to promote tourism, create jobs

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Host Programme under its home-stay initiative to promote tourism, generate employment for local communities and support economic...

Crimes against women, children are red line, says Maryam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that crimes against children and women were her “red line” and pledged zero tolerance against...

Winter vacations announced for federal educational institutions

The federal government has announced winter vacations for all federal government educational institutions. According to a notification issued by the Federal Directorate of Education, winter...

Punjab expands relief under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar loan scheme

The Punjab government has announced additional facilities for beneficiaries of the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme, including rebates on early repayment of interest-free housing...

Islamabad High Court removes Justice Tariq Jahangiri over degree issues

The Islamabad High Court has declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri illegal and ordered his removal from office, citing issues with his...

IMF rejects Pakistan’s request to remove GST on contraceptives

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s request to immediately remove the 18 percent GST on contraceptives, officials said. According to sources, the Federal...

Armed Forces pay tribute to Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz

The Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Baber Sidhu, and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid tribute to...

GB Assembly elections postponed amid harsh weather

The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections have been postponed due to severe weather conditions affecting the region. According to the Election Commission, an all-parties conference was held...

Federal Minister calls for AI integration in education at Bahria University

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, addressed the AI Summit at Bahria University Islamabad as the Chief Guest, emphasizing that...

World Bank lauds Pakistan’s efforts in resolving LNG challenges

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, to discuss...

Judicial hearing on alleged bribery case involving ‘Ducky Bhai’ Postponed to Dec 19

Lahore’s FIA Special Central Court has sought final arguments from lawyers on the post-arrest bail applications of three accused in a bribery case linked...

Saif Ali Khan opens up about early insecurities in relation with Kareena Kapoor

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan recently revealed that he experienced feelings of insecurity and jealousy during the early days of his relationship with wife...

Bollywood film ‘Dhurandhar’ earns over Rs 350 crore in 10 days

The recently released Bollywood film ‘Dhriinder,’ criticized for its anti-Pakistan narrative, has grossed over Rs 350 crore at the Indian box office within just...

Samina Baig plants Pakistan flag at South Pole, eyes North Pole for grand slam

Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has reached the South Pole, taking another step toward completing the Explorer Grand Slam. The Gilgit-born adventurer arrived via the...

Cricket legend Javed Miandad hospitalized for heart issue, now stable

Former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad was hospitalized due to heart discomfort but has now been discharged after receiving medical attention. According to media reports,...

Saba Rashid sets new Guinness World Record for Pakistan in Nunchaku

Pakistani martial artist Saba Rashid has created a new Guinness World Record in the nunchaku category, becoming the first from Pakistan to achieve this...

Cricket Australia confirms Pakistani players will complete BBL season

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has assured that Pakistani players contracted for the Big Bash League (BBL) will be able to complete the...

NDMA issues smog alert for major cities across Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the likely increase in smog across several regions of Pakistan. According to an NDMA...

Thousands of Pakistanis deported abroad for begging: FIA reveals

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, chaired by Aga Rafiullah, was briefed on the alarming trend of Pakistanis being...

Goods transport strike disrupts raw material supply to industries

The ongoing goods transport strike has disrupted the supply of raw materials to industries, raising concerns over potential shutdowns across the country. Hammad Ponawala, President...

IBCC proposes new technical and agriculture groups at matric level

The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has proposed the introduction of two new educational groups at the matriculation level, focusing on technical and...

Pakistan, Kuwait explore new investment and energy cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Renewable Energy of Kuwait and Chairman of the...

Power Minister Discusses Sector Reforms and Renewable Transition with ADB

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Leah Gutierrez, Director...

Pak-Tajik cultural festival to kick off in Islamabad tomorrow

The opening ceremony of the Pak–Tajik Cultural Festival is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Convention Centre Islamabad, as Pakistan and Tajikistan...

Punjab govt develops five-year strategy to counter violent extremism

Punjab government has prepared a comprehensive and practical five-year strategy aimed at preventing violent extremism across the province. The strategy was developed under the Punjab...

IHC reviews reports on drug-free educational institutions

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday reviewed compliance reports submitted by relevant authorities in a case concerning the elimination of drugs from educational...

NDMA dispatches 100 tons of relief goods for Palestine

On the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday dispatched another consignment of humanitarian aid for...

Punjab launches modern fruit and vegetable markets

A new era of public shopping has begun in Punjab with the introduction of modern fruit and vegetable markets across the province, aimed at...

ATC reserves verdict in Matiullah Jan terrorism case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has reserved its verdict in the drugs and terrorism case against senior journalist Matiullah Jan after hearing arguments...

KP Chief Minister, Four MPAs declared proclaimed offenders

An Islamabad court has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Soheil Afridi and four other members of the provincial assembly as proclaimed offenders in two...

Pakistan extends airspace ban on India until January 23

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian flights, keeping its airspace closed to India for another month. The Pakistan Airport Authority, with government approval, issued...

PCB Chairman announces international matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced plans to host international matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium, officials said. The announcement came during a video-linked...

Australia announces playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test

Australia has announced its playing XI for the third Ashes Test, welcoming back captain Pat Cummins and experienced spinner Nathan Lyon, officials said. Cummins, who...

PCB to auction new PSL teams on January 8, 2026

Interest among investors for Pakistan Super League (PSL) ownership has surged ahead of the auction of two new franchises, officials said. Businesspersons from Pakistan,...

PM vows zero tolerance against terrorism on APS anniversary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s zero tolerance policy against terrorism, saying decisive action would continue until the complete elimination of...

Public Action Committee stages strike against load shedding

The Public Action Committee has launched a shutter-down strike across all four districts of the Poonch division in protest against prolonged electricity load shedding. According...

NA IT committee questions NCCIA performance on digital laws

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised questions about the performance of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) during a...

FIA, NCB Interpol nab murder suspect from Saudi Arabia

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in coordination with NCB Interpol has arrested a fugitive wanted in a murder case from Saudi Arabia and brought...

IHC bars deportation of Afghan national pending decision on POR card

The Islamabad High Court has issued a temporary order preventing the deportation of Bakhti Jan to Afghanistan until the Ministry of Interior decides on...

Police constable among two martyred in attack on polio team

Two people, including a police constable, were martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in the Tangi area of Salarzai...

Sindh High Court rejects plea to halt deportation of Turkish nationals

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has rejected an urgent request to suspend government action regarding the deportation of 28 Turkish nationals...

Sindh cabinet approves wireless system for jail security

The Sindh cabinet has approved the procurement of a wireless communication system for prisons across the province in a move aimed at strengthening security...

Sindh cabinet revises wheat release policy for 2025-26

The Sindh cabinet has approved a revision of the wheat release policy for the fiscal year 2025–26, including a reduction in the official wheat...

No room for ambiguity in fight against terrorism, says Interior Minister

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to the innocent martyrs of the Army Public School tragedy, saying he saluted...

Customs Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs240 million

Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized smuggled goods worth approximately Rs240 million during a series of operations carried out on the basis of confirmed intelligence,...

FBR suspends Islamabad property valuation rates

The Federal Board of Revenue has suspended the notification fixing new property valuation rates in Islamabad on the instructions of the prime minister, officials...

Federal Shariat Court shifted to Islamabad High Court premises

The Federal Shariat Court has been shifted to the premises of the Islamabad High Court and will now operate from the IHC complex, officials...

PHC seeks larger bench on protective bail cases

The Peshawar High Court has issued a detailed four-page written judgment on petitions filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking protective bail, recommending...

KP CM doubles compensation for families of martyred security personnel

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has announced a significant increase in financial assistance for the families of security personnel martyred in what he...

56.62 marlas of railway land recovered in Rawalpindi

On the special directives of the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Pakistan Railways has successfully carried out a major anti-encroachment operation near...

Health Ministry, WHO discuss National Health and Population Policy 2026-35

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), with support from the British High Commission and World Health Organization (WHO), organised...

Federal govt issues new health allowance rules for frontline staff

The federal government has introduced a new mechanism for the disbursement of health allowances to doctors (medical and dental), allied specialists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics,...

Xi stresses strategic importance of work to raise minors’ moral standards

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the work to raise the intellectual and moral standards of minors, noting that it should be carried...

Arjun Rampal and Girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades announce engagement

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has confirmed his engagement to girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades after a six-year relationship. The couple made the announcement during a podcast...

Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Renowned Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home, according to U.S. media reports. The Los...

PSL trophy dazzles fans at New York’s Times Square

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) brought its excitement to New York’s Times Square, where the PSL trophy was displayed for fans to admire and...

PSL 11 scheduled from March 26 to May 3, PCB confirms

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi announced the window for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to...

Shaheen Afridi pulled from bowling after struggling in BBL debut

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had a difficult start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career, being removed from bowling during his debut...

Punjab proposes tough new law against violent protests

The Punjab government has proposed strict measures to deal with violent protests, including penalties and compensation for damages, officials said on Monday. According to the...

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