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Pakistan, Egypt explore enhanced industrial and investment cooperation

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a productive meeting today with Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, one of...

Senate releases 51-point agenda featuring 21 legislative bills

The Senate has issued a comprehensive 51-point agenda for its upcoming session, outlining an extensive list of legislative actions, including the presentation, approval and...

ANF seizes 2.2 tons of smuggled narcotics in countrywide crackdown

Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of major operations across the country, seizing more than 2,296 kilograms of narcotics and arresting...

Jaya Bachchan calls marriage an outdated tradition, advises granddaughter to focus on life

Veteran Bollywood actress and politician Jaya Bachchan has described the concept of marriage as an outdated tradition, suggesting her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda focus...

Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar seeks legal action against Hasan Shah over viral video

Veteran playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has filed a request through his lawyer Mudassir Chaudhry to register a case against Hasan Shah, accused of circulating an...

Dermatologist highlights subtle cosmetic enhancements of Ramsha Khan

Pakistani actress Ramsha Khan has recently been at the center of social media discussions after a 15-year-old video resurfaced, showing a noticeable difference in...

Eleven Pakistani cricketers drafted for BPL 2025-26

Eleven Pakistani cricketers have secured places with various teams for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025–26, set to start on December 26. The...

Pakistan hockey to play World Cup qualifying matches in Egypt

The Pakistan hockey team will play its World Cup qualifying round matches in Egypt, officials confirmed. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has assigned Egypt...

Inspection finds all milk samples unsafe for consumption in Karachi

The Sindh High Court has received a detailed report on the quality of milk in Karachi, revealing that samples tested were unsafe for human...

Pakistan announces recruitment of medical staff for Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced plans to recruit medical professionals to serve Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj 2026. The ministry will hire a...

Reko Diq to revolutionise Pakistan’s mineral sector, CCP releases detailed report

Pakistan’s mineral sector is set for a major transformation as the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report outlining the far-reaching...

Pakistan hockey team departs for Argentina ahead of Pro League

The Pakistan hockey team is set to depart for Argentina tonight to participate in the Hockey Pro League, officials confirmed. Ahead of their departure,...

Punjab and Balochistan schools set winter holiday schedules

Education authorities in Punjab and Balochistan have announced the winter holiday schedule for schools across the two provinces. In Punjab, winter vacations will commence...

ATC orders defreeze of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Namal University accounts

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the defreezing of bank accounts belonging to Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Namal University. The decision came...

Islamabad High Court declares winter holidays for district courts

The Islamabad High Court has announced the winter holidays schedule for district courts in the capital. The notification, issued by Registrar Muhammad Yar Walana...

Sindh extends rangers’ deployment in Karachi for another year

The Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has approved the extension of Pakistan Rangers’ deployment in Karachi for an additional year,...

Suicide attack martyres police officer, Injures five in Lakki Marwat

A suicide attack targeted a police mobile in Lakki Marwat, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to five others, authorities confirmed....

Aleema Khan’s request denied, Section 7 ATA upheld by Court

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected Aleema Khan’s request to remove terrorism charges under Section 7 ATA in the Sadiqabad case, affirming...

KP introduces new registration form for transgender community

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Social Welfare Department has introduced a new registration form for transgender individuals, aiming to facilitate their inclusion in official records and...

CM Punjab launches phase two of Lahore development plan

Punjab Chief Minister Mariam Nawaz Sharif officially launched Phase Two of the Lahore Development Plan, marking a new phase in the city’s urban transformation....

Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress of key infrastructure projects in Islamabad

Major infrastructure projects in Islamabad, including the T-Chowk Flyover, Shaheen Chowk Underpass, and Faizabad Interchange remodeling, are approaching completion, with construction work accelerated in...

Babar Azam breaks fielding records, surpasses Shahid Afridi in international catches

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has added another milestone to his illustrious career by surpassing Shahid Afridi as one of Pakistan’s top catchers in...

Pakistan wins three bronze medals at World Fitness & Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan achieved notable success at the World Fitness Challenge and Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia, with three athletes from the Pakistan Army securing bronze...

Pakistan U17 team records historic 11–0 win against Guam in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Pakistan’s Under-17 football team delivered a landmark performance in the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, overpowering Guam 11–0 in a one-sided match held in...

Sahir Ali Bagga releases new music video “Mastani” Featuring Saima Noor, Afshan Fawad and Sania Iqbal

Renowned singer and composer Sahir Ali Bagga has released his much-anticipated music video “Mastani,” bringing together a strong lineup of performers including Saima Noor,...

Pakistani qawwals shine at International Samaa Festival in Cairo

Pakistani qawwals delivered a mesmerising performance at the ongoing International Samaa Festival for Spiritual Music in Cairo, drawing strong appreciation from audiences, officials said...

Shehnai Maestro Ustad Abdullah dies at 72 after prolonged illness

Ustad Abdullah, the celebrated shehnai virtuoso and recipient of the Presidential Award, passed away on Saturday at the age of 72, family members confirmed. According...

KP Govt orders inquiry into alleged Haripur by-election rigging

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a formal inquiry into complaints of alleged rigging in the recent by-election held in Haripur’s NA-18...

Investigation reveals Afghan nationals behind Peshawar FC HQ suicide attack

Investigations into the suicide bombings at the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar are ongoing, with authorities confirming that all three attackers held Afghan...

Pakistan rejects UN Human Rights statement on 27th Constitutional Amendment

Pakistan has expressed strong rejection of what it described as a baseless statement by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human...

FBR seizes illegal cigarettes, seals factory in Mardan

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 62 cartons of illegal cigarettes and sealed a cigarette factory in Mardan during a raid conducted...

Govt releases Rs43bn in development funds for MNAs under SAP

The federal government has released Rs43 billion in development funds to Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from the treasury benches under the Sustainable...

Pakistan sends 100 tons of relief aid, USAR team to flood-hit Sri Lanka

Pakistan has initiated a large-scale humanitarian relief mission to support Sri Lanka after devastating floods, following direct instructions from the Prime Minister. The National...

Saudi Arabia elected to International Maritime Organization Council

Saudi Arabia has been elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026-2027 term, securing 142 votes during elections held in London,...

400-year-old Spanish gold coin sets new European auction record

A rare 17th-century gold coin minted during the reign of Spain’s King Philip III has shattered European auction records after selling for 2.817 million...

US authorities arrest Afghan-origin man over online bomb claim

Security agencies in the United States have arrested an Afghan-origin man after he allegedly claimed on social media that he had the ability to...

Economics of Center for Islamic Civilization (CISC): An Expert Opinion

It seems that the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has become a real “icon” of socio-economic prosperity, regional connectivity, good governance and above all...

Mehwish Hayat names Humayun Saeed top in playful flirting poll

Pakistani superstar Mehwish Hayat sparked social media buzz after revealing her humorous take on a playful “flirtation ranking” of popular actors during an interaction...

Ducky Bhai, wife appear in court; next hearing set for December 17

Significant developments emerged in the ongoing case against illegal gambling app promotions in Lahore. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wato conducted a hearing involving YouTuber Saad Rehman,...

Legal dispute clouds Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhriandar

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhriandar faces a legal challenge just days before its scheduled release on December 5. The family of the late...

Pakistan’s economy shows cautious improvement, inflation estimated at 5-6% in November

The Ministry of Finance has released its monthly economic outlook report, projecting inflation in Pakistan to remain between 5 and 6 percent during November,...

FBR misses November tax collection target by Rs156 billion

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection target in November, collecting Rs878 billion against a target of Rs1,034 billion,...

Pakistani-origin boxers dominate third day of International Championship

On the third day of the Second International Boxing Championship, Pakistan-origin British boxer Sahir Iqbal secured a victory by knockout in the first fight...

Iran to boycott FIFA World Cup draw in Washington over US visa denial

Iran has announced it will boycott next week’s FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington after the United States reportedly refused visas to key...

Usman Khawaja faces backlash over Perth Test pitch comments

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja is under scrutiny after making inappropriate remarks about the pitch used in the Perth Test, which the International Cricket Council...

Punjab launches mobile camera link to safe city for emergency response

Under the “Safe Punjab Vision,” the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a new feature allowing citizens’ mobile phones to act as live...

Police rescue 14-year-old girl in Lahore kidnapping case

Police in Lahore successfully rescued a 14-year-old girl who was abducted while on her way to school, recovering her from the Chunghi Amarsidhu area. Authorities...

Agricultural University professor arrested over sexual harassment allegations

The District Police Officer (DPO) of Vehari, Muhammad Afzal, has taken notice of a sexual harassment scandal at Faisalabad Agricultural University’s Burewala campus, leading...

Balochistan launches early warning system to curb school dropouts

The Balochistan Education Department has introduced an Early Warning System to identify and support students at risk of dropping out of school. According to officials,...

Punjab govt orders color-coded bins for waste segregation

The Punjab government has issued directives for the use of color-coded waste bins across markets, shopping malls, commercial centers, government offices, and educational institutions,...

Punjab govt returns land rights to 1,005 families in two days

The Punjab government has resolved 1,005 land cases in just two days under the new Property Ordinance, restoring ownership rights to families who had...

Supreme Court rules divorce only effective after 90 days

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has ruled that under Section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, any form of divorce, including triple...

NAB proposes digital “one-click” system to curb housing fraud

Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has proposed a “digital one-click disclosure” system aimed at eliminating fraud and irregularities in the private housing and cooperative...

Govt departments owe nearly Rs 3 trillion in electricity bills

Ministries, divisions, and other government departments across Pakistan collectively owe almost Rs 2.7 trillion in unpaid electricity bills, according to data provided by the...

Malaysia’s Qari wins Pakistan’s first International Quran Recitation Competition

The inaugural International Quran Recitation Competition concluded in Islamabad, attracting participants from 37 countries. The prize distribution ceremony at the Convention Center began with...

Petition Filed to Identify May 9 Attackers Via PFSA, NADRA

A petition has been filed seeking forensic verification and identification of suspects involved in the May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, with the...

Supreme Court rules custodial torture, extrajudicial killings can never be justified

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that custodial torture, inhumane treatment and extrajudicial killings are unjustifiable under any circumstance, ruling that such acts...

FIA books 71 FTO officials in massive stamp-paper fraud

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme inside the Federal Treasury Office (FTO) Islamabad, exposing years of alleged manipulation, fake...

Fawad, Mahira’s “Nilofar” hits cinemas, fans excited

Pakistani cinema lovers can finally see their favorite on-screen pair Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan together again, as their highly anticipated romantic film “Nilofar”...

Sonya Hussain wins best supporting actress at Moscow film awards

Pakistani actress Sonya Hussain has earned international acclaim by winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the Eurasian Open Award Diamond Butterfly ceremony in...

Pakistan calls for strengthened regional connectivity at 29th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity during the 29th Meeting of the ECO Council...

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomes IFAC President to Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Jean Bouquot, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), today and welcomed...

FO weekly briefing highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided a weekly briefing on Pakistan’s diplomatic activities and regional developments, covering high-level visits, bilateral engagements, and international concerns. The...

Singita criticizes Pakistan Idol judges, calls for industry veterans

Senior Pakistani actress and director Singita has voiced her opinion that senior industry figures should have been included as judges on the musical reality...

Inflation picks up pace as weekly prices rise across essentials

Inflation in Pakistan is accelerating again, with the weekly inflation rate rising by 0.73 percent and the annual inflation reaching 4.32 percent, according to...

PTI Chief Khan’s health sparks family concerns, sister writes to Punjab authorities

Concerns over former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s health have escalated as his sister, Alima Khan, wrote to the Punjab Home Department...

Pakistan reiterates commitment to EU GSP+ scheme

Pakistan reaffirmed its strong commitment to the EU’s GSP+ scheme as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met the visiting European Commission Monitoring...

Pakistan, Türkiye agree to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, met with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, on the sidelines of the 5th ECO...

Pakistan to explore more women led entrepreneurship, skill development: Minister BOI

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a landmark meeting today with the Chairperson of NAVTCC, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Executive...

Pakistan, Nigeria discuss trade, investment, and bilateral ties

Pakistan and Nigeria held a high-level meeting at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja today to strengthen economic cooperation, deepen trade and...

Pakistan finalizes comprehensive meat export plan for Malaysia

A high-level meeting finalized Pakistan’s comprehensive meat export plan to Malaysia, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The session was jointly...

Pakistan condemns Washington DC shooting involving Afghan national: FO

Pakistan strongly condemns the shooting incident in Washington DC, reportedly involving an Afghan National. Our thoughts and prayers are with the departed soldier, and...

Sindh High Court summons officials over delayed sugar crushing

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has summoned the provincial Secretary for Agriculture and the Cane Commissioner after a petition was filed against the failure...

Pakistan’s youth outshine Indian panel in Oxford Debate

Pakistani students at Oxford University secured a decisive victory over the Indian team during a high-profile debate at the Oxford Union, winning by a...

Two rare Dolphin species found dead near Pasni

Two dolphins, a spinner dolphin and a humpback dolphin were found dead under mysterious circumstances at two separate locations along the Pasni coast in...

Pakistan, Kuwait vow to expand energy cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser...

Sindh craft festival opens on Friday at Port Grand

The annual Sindh Craft Festival celebrating the province’s culture, history, and heritage is set to begin tomorrow at Port Grand in Karachi. The three-day...

Pakistan, Russia celebrate cultural ties with special concert in Islamabad

A vibrant cultural concert was held at the Pakistan National Council of Arts in Islamabad during the 10th Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, showcasing the...

Mufti Abdul Qavi claims Aishwarya Rai will send marriage proposal soon

Religious scholar Mufti Abdul Qavi recently appeared on a podcast where he made a surprising claim regarding Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. He stated that...

PTV, Geo Super, Myco secure ICC broadcast and digital rights in Pakistan until 2027

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Pakistan Television (PTV), Geo Super, and digital streaming platform Myco have secured broadcast and digital rights...

IMF conditions prevent relief for public, says PM’s Adviser

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, has said that the government wants to provide relief to the public but is unable...

RCCI briefs SAPM on major 150-member delegation’s visit

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting today, attended by Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Taktayev, Pakistan’s Commercial Attaché...

ICC Considers Revamp of World Test Championship with Expanded 12-Team League

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reviewing proposals to make the World Test Championship (WTC) more competitive and engaging, including the possibility of expanding...

Pakistan calls for stronger regional trade at ECO Ministerial meeting in Istanbul

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, representing Pakistan on the special nomination of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, delivered Pakistan’s statement at the 5th...

Pakistan Customs seizes188kg hashish worth Rs552m at Gadani

Pakistan Customs Gadani has successfully thwarted a major narcotics smuggling attempt, recovering 188kg of hashish with an estimated market value of Rs. 552.44 million....

ECP issues notifications for by-election winners

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially issued notifications for the successful candidates of the recent by-elections. A total of five National Assembly...

Finance Minister says 54,000 vacant posts abolished, saving Rs:56bn annually

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government has abolished 54,000 vacant posts across various departments, a move that he said will save...

ECP releases turnout data for by-elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released official voter turnout figures for the recent by-elections held across the country. According to the data,...

Pakistan Pavilion opens at Beauty West Africa 2025 in Lagos

Pakistan strengthened its commercial and investment engagement with Nigeria and the wider West African region, as the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Commerce, Rana Ihsaan...

Ministry rejects Pakistan Hockey Federation’s claim of self-held elections

The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination has dismissed claims by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) that it will conduct its elections independently. According to officials, following...

JUI condemns arrest of Farukh Khokhar, seeks action against officials

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Secretary General and National Assembly member Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has strongly condemned the arrest of JUI leader Farukh Khokhar. In a...

PTI negotiations now under Imran Khan’s direct control: Goher Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Goher said that despite extensive efforts, negotiations did not yield any results. He stated that the authority for negotiations...

JI Chief Questions Who Facilitated Nawaz Sharif’s Entry to National Assembly

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif answer how he allegedly won on the basis of 70,000...

FBR opens tax offices on Saturday for public convenience

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all major tax offices across the country will remain open on Saturday, November 29, 2025,...

PM Youth Programme Chief calls for equity-driven growth at WECON Masawaat 2025

Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) Masawaat 2025 was held at the Pak-China Centre in Islamabad, organized through a collaboration between the British Council and Change...

Pakistan launches first public-private genomics venture to boost research and food security

Pakistan has launched its first-ever public-private genomics joint venture, a major step toward building the country’s scientific and technological capacity. The initiative aims to...

Mahira Khan praises humility of Fawad, Humayun, and Shah Rukh

Renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has praised the humility of top actors Fawad Khan, Humayun Saeed, and Shah Rukh Khan, saying that despite their...

Key witnesses testify in TikToker Sana Yusuf murder case

Significant progress has been made in the murder case of 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yusuf, who was shot dead in her Islamabad home on June...

YouTuber Ducky Bhai freed on PKR 1 million bail

The Lahore district court has issued the release order for YouTuber Sadd Rahman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, officials confirmed. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Bhutto directed...

PCAA restores Serene Airline license, flights expected to resume soon

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has restored the operating license of Serene Airline, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The airline’s license had been suspended...

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