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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...

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...

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

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

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...

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