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Lahore records 116 suicides in 2025

Lahore witnessed 116 reported suicide cases during 2025, with men accounting for the majority of victims, according to data compiled by local authorities and...

ASF seizes 118 kg drugs, 98 kg gold in 2025 nationwide airport raids

The Airports Security Force (ASF) has released its annual figures for 2025, highlighting significant operations against smuggling at airports across Pakistan. According to the ASF,...

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announces Karachi visit on January 9

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that he will visit Karachi on January 9, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Afridi, who recently completed a...

Peshawar orders crackdown on illegal transport, standardizes private taxis

Authorities in Peshawar have launched a major initiative to regulate private taxis, curb illegal transport, and improve traffic flow across the city, officials said...

Small Traders declare 2025 worst year for business and economy

Small traders have declared calendar year 2025 as one of the worst years in Pakistan’s history in terms of business activity, investment, unemployment and...

FBR fails to meet revenue targets, Rs321 billion shortfall in H1

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) failed to achieve its monthly and half-yearly tax collection targets for the first half of fiscal year 2025-26,...

SIFC reforms begin delivering results, says Planning Minister

Pakistan’s economy has shown clear signs of recovery and stability over the past year, with key sectors recording strong growth following strategic policy reforms...

Pakistan Railways freight earns Rs17 billion in six months

Pakistan Railways’ freight sector has recorded a historic performance by generating Rs17 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal...

National wheat oversight committee meets to assess Rabi crop 2025-26

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...

National vaccine policy ready for PM’s approval: SAPM

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting on local manufacturing of vaccines, marking a...

Punjab to get smart Safe Cities in 98 tehsils by 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a safer province is taking shape as the government signed agreements to establish smart Safe Cities...

KP govt orders printing of 117,000 pending driving licenses in a month

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the provincial transport department to complete the printing of over 117,000 pending driving...

NADRA launches face-recognition biometric verification for citizens

Following difficulties faced by citizens in fingerprint verification, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new face-recognition biometric verification service. The...

Pakistan achieves historic milestones in Islamic finance and sukuk issuance

Revolutionary reforms by the Securities and Investment Finance Commission (SIIFC) have strengthened Pakistan’s financial and investment sectors, placing the country’s Islamic finance market on...

Punjab approves Rs9.4 billion projects for wildlife conservation and eco-tourism

The Punjab government has approved two major projects worth a total of Rs9.4 billion aimed at wildlife conservation and promoting eco-tourism across the province. The...

Rashid Khan to Lead Afghanistan in T20 Series, World Cup 2026

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against West Indies and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup...

BKSK National Ranking Tennis Championships kicks off in Islamabad

The 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025 commenced today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad and...

Rameez Raja likely to lead Multan Sultans management in PSL 11

The management of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans is expected to be led by former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja, with a coaching...

Iran open to talks, stresses preparedness amid U.S. threats

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran “has never sought a conflict” with the United States and is open to “genuine and...

China imposes safeguard measures on imported beef from Jan 2026

China has decided to implement safeguard measures on imported beef from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028, the Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday. The...

China ready to advance world peace, climate action: Xi says

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development. In his 2026 New...

Xi calls for solidly advancing rural revitalization across the board

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solidly advancing rural revitalization across the board and promoting integrated urban-rural development, with a strong focus...

Pakistan, China renew commitment to strategic partnership

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China exchanged new year’s greetings and reaffirmed their...

Regional Resonance of Chinese Modernization: Public Survey in Central Asia and Pakistan Reveals Shared Vision for Development

The pursuit of modernization is a common aspiration for all of humanity, yet historical experiences demonstrate that there is no singular, prescriptive path to...

DIB Pakistan, Zindigi join forces to boost digital Islamic banking

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with Zindigi (owned by JS Bank) to enhance the digital banking experience for...

Shaheen Afridi injured in BBL, returns to Pakistan for recovery

Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, representing Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, has sustained a knee injury, the team confirmed. Brisbane Heat stated...

Peshawar Corps wins 50th Chief of Army Staff Polo & Tent Pegging Championship

The closing ceremony of the 50th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 was held at Jinnah Polo Fields in...

Rashid Naseem breaks 25 world records in 2025

Pakistan’s Rashid Naseem made history in 2025 by setting 25 new world records in just one year, reinforcing his position as the country’s top...

Nearly 22 million Afghans to need aid next year: UN report

Afghanistan is expected to remain one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises in 2026, with an estimated 21.9 million people projected to require...

Iran labels Canadian Navy ‘terrorist group’ after Ottawa bans IRGC

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday designated the Royal Canadian Navy a “terrorist organization” in response to Canada’s decision to label Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards...

Balochistan witnesses rare land spout after six years

In a rare meteorological event, the coastal areas of Balochistan observed a landspout after six years, offering a spectacular sight to local residents. Landspouts...

Punjab notifies divisions, districts ahead of 2026 local elections

Preparations for the 2026 local government elections in Punjab have entered a decisive phase, with the provincial government issuing a fresh notification detailing the...

Karachi records 27 deaths from open manholes and drains in 2025

Karachi has recorded at least 27 deaths in incidents involving open manholes and uncovered drains during 2025, according to the data compiled by independent...

CCP slaps heavy fines over misleading ads across key sectors

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has intensified its crackdown on misleading and deceptive advertising, imposing heavy fines across multiple sectors including real estate,...

PM orders high-level committee to crack down on property file fraud

The federal government has decided to take strict action against fraud related to property files and plots, with the prime minister ordering the formation...

Pakistan rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at UN

Pakistan has rejected Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the United Nations...

Planning Minister reviews Rs1 trillion power, hydel projects

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of critical...

French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91. Bardot, affectionately known in France simply as “BB,” was a prominent...

World must guard against resurgence of Japanese militarism

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War....

Shah Rukh Khan expresses desire to take children to ancestral Peshawar

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his hope to visit Pakistan one day, specifically Peshawar, along with his children, highlighting his family roots...

Rushna Khan shares cabin crew experience before acting

Popular actor Rushna Khan, known for her role as ‘Kiran’ in a hit drama Case Number 9, revealed in a recent Podcast that she...

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches Middle East best footballer award again

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Middle East Best Footballer of the Year for the third consecutive year, receiving the honor at...

KP players advance to semifinals at National Junior Badminton Championship

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) players continued their impressive performance at the National Junior Badminton Championship, advancing to the semifinals across multiple age categories. The championship...

Former Cricketer Imad Wasim’s wife Sania Ashfaq speaks out amid separation

Sania Ashfaq, wife of former national cricketer Imad Wasim, has publicly addressed her marital issues, revealing the emotional toll on her and their children...

Arshad Nadeem receives Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award in Dubai

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin throw champion Arshad Nadeem was awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award during the 17th Dubai Sports World Summit, in...

Punjab Govt allows safe Basant celebration with Strict SOPs in February

Following a decision by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the government has granted permission for citizens of Lahore to celebrate Basant safely, under...

NCCIA cracks 2,196 cybercrime cases, arrests 2,902 suspects

The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) announced significant achievements in combating cybercrime in 2025. According to the agency’s annual report, investigations into 2,196 major...

LHC questions political motives behind Punjab Ownership Act challenge

During the hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025, Justice Faisal Zaman Khan of the...

Supreme Court suspends LHC order on Sessions Judges’ case transfer

The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended the Lahore High Court’s decision that had overturned a Sessions Judge’s order to transfer a case. According to court...

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed appeals against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case, challenging the decision in...

Three killed, 15 injured in fog-related traffic accidents across Punjab

Three people were killed and at least 15 others injured in separate traffic accidents caused by dense fog in different parts of Punjab on...

Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry takes oath as AJK Supreme Court judge

Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, newly appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), took oath on Monday, completing the court’s...

Pakistan raises concern over attacks on minorities, Muslims in India

Pakistan on Monday expressed serious concern over incidents of vandalism during Christmas and continued violence against Muslims in India, calling the persecution of minorities...

NDMA issues weather advisory as westerly wave approaches Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued a weather advisory in view of an approaching westerly wave expected to affect various parts...

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy Achievements 2025: A Scientific Studies

Obviously, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the country has successfully realized its interests which is also confirmed by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign...

Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty, offers help at UN

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi...

OIC, Pakistan and 20 other states reject Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”

The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan,...

FBR suspends six officials for absence from sugar mills monitoring duty

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended six officials for remaining absent from their assigned monitoring duties at sugar mills, officials confirmed on...

Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs317 million in Quetta operations

The Customs Department, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has seized smuggled goods worth Rs317 million during a series of enforcement operations...

Islamabad to ban vehicles without M-Tag from January 1: says Mohsin Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad’s Safe City into a Capital Smart City, integrating modern...

Melbourne curator expresses shock as Boxing Day Test ends in two days

The curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has expressed surprise and disappointment following the premature conclusion of the Boxing Day Test between Australia...

Pakistani Journalist Mona Khan sets Guinness World Record at London Marathon

Mona Khan, a Pakistani journalist, has achieved a historic milestone by setting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon, completing the 42.2 kilometre...

Shadab Khan returns, Khawaja Nafees included in Pakistan T20 squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member national squad for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka. Salman Ali Agha will captain...

Pakistani youth wins Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race

Pakistani youth Ahsan Yaseen emerged victorious in the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race, held as part of the 54th edition of the...

Punjab launches First “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars”

Punjab has launched the country’s first and unique “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars,” attracting public attention by providing affordable, high-quality goods while offering street vendors...

Audit reveals financial irregularities in Punjab Cattle Market Company

An audit report for the fiscal year 2022-23 has exposed significant financial irregularities involving contractors at the Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company,...

Pakistan’s diplomacy and defence restore its global standing: Report says

Pakistan has restored its strategic importance at the global level by effectively leveraging its geographical location, defence capability and diplomacy, according to an analysis...

China’s top legislature concludes standing committee session

BEIJING: The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded its 19th session Saturday in Beijing. At the closing meeting, lawmakers voted to...

First snowfall draws tourists to Malam Jabba

Following the first snowfall of the winter season, tourists have started thronging the scenic hill resort of Malam Jabba in Swat to enjoy chairlift...

Balochistan Govt’s 2025 performance shows mixed results

As the year 2025 draws to a close, the overall performance of the Balochistan government reflects a mix of notable achievements and slow progress...

Early finish of Melbourne Test could cost Cricket Australia $10 million

Cricket Australia faces a potential $10 million loss following the early conclusion of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, according to...

PCB completes technical evaluation for two new PSL franchises

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed the technical evaluation of bids for two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises, paving the way for...

England ends 15-year drought with Test win in Melbourne

England defeated Australia by four wickets in the fourth Test of the Ashes series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, recording their first Test win...

Multan Sultans part ways with PSL as Ali Tareen steps down

The Multan Sultans have officially parted ways with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as the contract of the franchise, the league’s most expensive, comes...

Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, supports Somalia’s unity

Pakistan has strongly condemned any attempts to undermine the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia, rejecting Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the so-called independence...

SC to hear urgent cases only next week during judicial holidays

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has constituted three benches for the upcoming judicial week, which begins on Monday, according to the court’s latest roster...

Former Finance Minister, SBP Governor Dr. Shamshad Akhtar passes away

Former Finance Minister and Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, has passed away. Her funeral prayers will be held tomorrow...

Annual Review of China’s Macro-Economy: An Expert Review

It seems that the year 2025 has been grappled with “Trumponomics” leading to ongoing unilateral trade & tariffs war with China, Global South and...

US arms sales to China’s Taiwan undermine One-China principle, Chinese MFA

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign office has said that the United States (US) announcement of arms sales to China’s Taiwan seriously violates the One-China principle...

Pakistan Naval Academy holds passing out parade for 124th Midshipman course

The Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi held the passing out parade for the 124th Midshipman and 32nd Short Service Commission courses, marking a ceremonial...

Over 5,700 child sexual abuse cases reported in Punjab over six years

More than 5,700 cases of sexual abuse involving minor boys and girls were reported in Punjab over a six-year period, according to an official...

Sea turns green from Pasni to Jiwani due to Noctiluca bloom

The color of sea water along the coastal belt from Pasni to Jiwani has turned green due to a Noctiluca bloom, a natural seasonal...

Pakistan to showcase youth-led startups at World Economic Forum Davos

Pakistan will present youth-driven startup ideas at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this January, as part of a broader effort to project...

Rain system to enter Pakistan on December 29, says Met office

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that the rain-bearing weather system, earlier expected to arrive today, will now enter Pakistan on December 29...

Contempt petition filed against Maryam Nawaz, Azma Bukhari in LHC

A contempt of court petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Provincial Information Minister Azma...

Railway Police return Rs3.8 million to passenger in Hyderabad

Railway Police returned cash worth around Rs3.8 million to a passenger after it was left behind on a moving train, setting an example of...

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi to challenge toshakhana-ii verdict in IHC

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have prepared separate appeals to challenge the verdict announced against...

Italy opens 10,500 job slots for Pakistani workers over three years

Italy has officially opened its labour market to Pakistani workers by allocating a total quota of 10,500 jobs over the next three years, according...

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pays first official visit to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ruler...

Lahore Anti-Terror Court awards 33-year sentence to PTI leader for May 9 violence

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has issued a detailed written verdict in two cases related to the May 9 violence in Gulberg, involving...

Pakistani drama pairs that failed to impress viewers in 2025

Pakistani dramas continue to enjoy popularity both domestically and abroad, including in India, largely due to their realistic storytelling and relatable tales of love...

TikTok releases Pakistan’s most searched topics and trends for 2025

TikTok has released detailed data on the most searched topics and personalities in Pakistan for the year 2025, highlighting how the platform is increasingly...

Pakistan’s first reality rap show “Rap Icon Pakistan” set for 2026

Pakistan’s first-ever reality rap show, Rap Icon Pakistan, will be aired in 2026, with the official announcement made by Pixel Entertainment. According to the announcement,...

Age concerns emerge over Afghan Under-19 players

Questions have been raised over the ages of several Afghan Under-19 cricketers after the Asia Cup in the UAE, with some players appearing older...

Abrar Ahmed to miss Bangladesh Premier League season 12

Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed will not take part in the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), media reports said on Friday. According...

20 Wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Ashes Test

A dramatic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England saw 20 wickets fall at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, raising doubts...

Chief Justice reviews judicial infrastructure projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan chaired a high-level review meeting in Peshawar to advance...

Pakistan issues demarche to UK over anti govt protest in Bradford

Pakistan has issued a formal demarche to the acting British Deputy High Commissioner over an anti government protest held outside the Pakistani Consulate in...

AJK forms public accounts committee, former minister appointed chairman

he Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has established a six-member Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to oversee financial accountability in the region. Former Finance Minister...

Punjab govt offers free transport ahead of basant

The Punjab government has announced that buses and rickshaws will operate for free in Lahore on February 6, 7, and 8 as part of...

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