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Iran warns U.S., Israeli bases could become “legitimate targets”

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned Sunday that Tehran would consider U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as “legitimate...

Yemen Forms Supreme Military Committee Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) announced the formation of a Supreme Military Committee under the command of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, signaling a new...

Pezeshkian urges unity, vows reforms as Iran confronts foreign-backed unrest

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for national unity and restraint, pledging to address economic and social concerns while warning against what he...

U.S. conducts large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said Saturday that its forces conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State (IS) targets across Syria. According to foreign media "Today, at...

Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as political aggression

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Sunday that the recognition of the self-proclaimed "Somaliland" by Israel represents a form...

Iran warns of retaliation against US strikes as Trumo reitrates threats

Tehran has threatened to retaliate against Israeli and United States military positions should the U.S. conduct strikes on Iran, underscoring escalating tensions as the...

Four killed, including groom, in Jamrud road accident

At least four people, including a groom, were killed in a traffic accident in Jamrud, Khyber District, officials said. According to rescue authorities, the collision...

Motorway police shut multiple routes as visibility drops

Dense fog has forced the Motorway Police Central Region to close several major motorways across Punjab as a precautionary measure to protect lives and...

Gas cylinder blast kills eight at wedding house in Islamabad

At least eight people, including a newlywed couple, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad...

Severe cold wave grips pakistan as temperatures drop below zero in Hunza

A severe cold wave continues to grip Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels across several regions, disrupting daily life and travel, officials...

Iran reports calm nationwide as authorities cite external interference behind unrest

Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said the security situation across the country has stabilized, with major cities remaining calm and free of...

US launches large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

The United States and its partner forces have carried out large-scale military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, intensifying counterterrorism operations under...

Iran curbs riots, vandalism after arresting over 200 organizers

Iran’s authorities said on Saturday night that the situation across the country is relatively getting normal after the arrest of over 200 organizers of...

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine

The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, according to the official UN...

Sudan conflict hits 1,000 days, 34 million in need of aid: UN Report

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted the severe toll of the war in Sudan, which marked 1,000 days on...

U.S. oil executives hesitant to invest in Venezuela amid risks

U.S. President Donald Trump promoted his plan of securing investment of at least 100 billion U.S. dollars to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry in a...

Punjab extends school holidays by one week due to severe winter

The Punjab government has decided to extend the winter holidays in educational institutions by one week, citing extreme cold and the health of students...

UN to continue work despite U.S. decision to withdraw, Spokesperson says

The United Nations has not received official notification regarding the U.S. decision to withdraw from 31 UN entities, a UN spokesperson confirmed. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson...

NEOC announces first polio drive of 2026

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced the first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from February 2 to February...

PM approves Charah Dam project to meet twin cities’ water needs

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The...

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches Pakistan Rights Movement

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital...

Pak Navy tests LY-80 missile and loitering munitions successfully

The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial...

KP demands timely funds amid shortfall of Rs127 billion

The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed...

Public sector debt reaches Rs9.57 trillion, pension liabilities Rs2 trillion

The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion...

Emergency plan approved to tackle water shortage in Islamabad

The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a...

Pakistan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves, citing...

Supreme Court takes disciplinary action against three officials

The Supreme Court has taken disciplinary action against three of its officials over serious administrative lapses, according to an official statement issued by the...

Federal govt appoints Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as new SECP Chairman

The federal government has approved the appointment of Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...

FIA arrests three in Copyright Act violation case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in violations of the Copyright Act, officials...

ANF arrests five, seizes drugs worth Rs174 million nationwide

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking near educational institutions and across major cities, arresting five suspects in six separate...

Customs, Rangers seized smuggled goods worth millions in Karachi

Pakistan Customs, in coordination with the 91 Wing of the Rangers, recovered a large quantity of smuggled goods during a joint anti-smuggling operation at...

11 terrorists killed in separate intelligence-based operations in NW Pakistan

Pakistan’s security forces killed 11 Khwarij linked to the Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi, preps for January 11 Mazar-e-Quaid rally

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed...

BHC orders province-wide shift to model courts

On the directive of the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, all district judiciary courts across the province have been declared model courts...

Interior Minister Orders Tough Action Against Human Smugglers

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the...

PM directs to distribute Ramadan aid through digital system

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public,...

Balochistan cabinet approves electric bike scheme for public

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through...

PA standing committee approves Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill 2025

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Beijing Police College, observes high-tech training

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed...

Türkiye Says it will support Syrian army if requested amid Aleppo clashes

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that it would assist the Syrian army if requested, as fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led...

Committee reviews Diamer-Bhasha Dam victims’ complaints, prioritizes agreements

A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer...

Commerce Minister highlights Pakistan’s economic recovery at ABC meeting

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger...

Court orders to register murder case against CTD officers in Rawalpindi

A court in Rawalpindi has ordered the registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers in connection with an alleged fake...

ANF arrests seven, seizes drugs worth over Rs302m

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested seven suspects, including a woman, during five separate operations conducted in different cities, recovering drugs worth more than...

Qaid-e-Azam Business Park gets dedicated 220kV Grid Station

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s decisive and effective leadership is enabling major energy projects that are reshaping Pakistan’s industrial landscape, officials said. The National Grid...

FIA foils attempted sea route to Iran, arrests 24 in Gwadar

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle in Gwadar has arrested 24 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran by sea. The operation took place...

Daddu Court sentences 10 police officers in fake encounter case

A sessions court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers, including the SHO of B-Section police station, to seven years in prison each for...

Iran ready for war if forced, says Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iran is prepared for war if forced into confrontation but does not seek one, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, while emphasizing...

EU orders social media platform X to retain AI Chatbot data until 2026

The European Commission has ordered social media platform X to retain all internal documents and data related to its built-in artificial intelligence chatbot Grok...

Russian forces shoot down 142 Ukrainian drones

Russian air defense systems shot down 142 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and captured a new settlement in the special military operation zone over the past...

STC leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi flees Yemen, travels via Somalia to UAE

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Thursday that Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), secretly left Yemen and traveled to Somalia...

NEPRA raises average base power tariff by Rs1.79 per unit

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs1.79 per unit in the average base electricity tariff, effective from January 1,...

Global mayors eye cooperation in ice and snow economy

HARBIN: As mayors from around the world jointly lit the torch marking the opening of a dialogue event in Harbin, capital of northeast China's...

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Mossad

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary reported on Wednesday. The report...

UN condemns Israel for apartheid-like policies in West Bank

The United Nations on Wednesday condemned Israel for violating international law by implementing apartheid-like policies in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers and Palestinians...

Six civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Al-Zubaidi’s hometown

Saudi airstrikes early Wednesday killed at least six people in the hometown of Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Yemen's...

Pakistani-origin players face visa hurdles for T20 World Cup 2026

Five teams set to include Pakistani-origin players in their squads for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are reportedly facing difficulties obtaining Indian visas. Sources...

Pakistan backs Bangladesh decision to skip India for World Cup

Pakistan has extended full support to Bangladesh after the country decided not to travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, assuring...

New Zealand announces 15-member squad for ICC T20 World Cup

The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced a 15-member experienced squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has been included...

Australian cricket team to arrive in Pakistan on January 27

The Australian cricket team is expected to arrive in Pakistan on January 27 ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board...

Rock climbing championship kicks off in Islamabad

A rock climbing championship commenced in Islamabad on Wednesday, attracting young athletes from across the country. The event was jointly organized by the Alpine Club...

BCB terms Indian media reports on ICC decision ‘false’

Reports in Indian media claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request regarding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been...

Islamabad Removes Over 29,000 Allergy-Causing Trees

Islamabad Administration has removed more than 29,000 pollen-producing trees as part of a joint campaign by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Ministry...

Japan’s intended revision of security documents warrants high vigilance: Chinese spokesperson

BEIJING: Japan's intention of revising its three national security documents reflects its dangerous moves to speed up remilitarization, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said...

Russia shoots down 129 Ukrainian drones in overnight strikes

Russian air defenses shot down 129 Ukrainian drones overnight in more than 20 regions of Russia, including two targeting the Moscow region, the defense...

DG ISPR says 2,597 terrorists killed in 2025 counter-terrorism operations

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday that at least 2,597 terrorists were killed in more...

Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker cabinet sworn in ahead of elections

Twelve ministers of the Gilgit-Baltistan caretaker government were sworn in on Tuesday at the Governor House in Gilgit, marking the official formation of the...

Lahore launches emergency free mobile charging service

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has launched an emergency free mobile phone charging service in Lahore. According to the authority’s spokesperson, the initiative is aimed...

NDMA issues alert for severe cold wave in Balochistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding a possible severe cold wave in Balochistan. According to the NDMA, extreme cold conditions...

Pakistan plans major aviation overhaul to meet global standards

The government of Pakistan has decided to bring the country’s aviation sector up to international standards. According to sources familiar with the matter, authorities are...

Federal Govt launches telemedicine to reduce hospital crowds

Pakistan has officially launched a telemedicine system aimed at reducing overcrowding in major hospitals. The first health care center under the initiative was inaugurated...

Govt plans electricity relief using capital power levy

The federal government of Pakistan is preparing to provide additional relief to electricity consumers through a new plan aimed at reducing electricity tariffs. Under...

Overseas migration from Pakistan rises by 5 percent: NA panel told

Officials informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis that the number of Pakistanis travelling abroad has increased, with a five percent rise...

PTI founder’s lawyer demands court appearance in May 9 cases

Counsel for the PTI founder, Faisal Malik, on Tuesday demanded that his client be produced before the anti-terrorism court in connection with the May...

SHC directs police to register case for recovery of missing men

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the recovery of...

300 dog-bite cases reported since 1st Jan in Karachi

As many as 300 dog-bite cases were reported at Indus Hospital Korangi during the first five days of the New Year, highlighting a sharp...

Punjab records 625 extortion cases in 2025

Punjab reported 625 cases of extortion during 2025, according to official data compiled by the Crime Control Department (CCD). The CCD prepared a detailed breakdown...

Trump warns Venezuela’s acting president of “very big price” if she resists U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez that she could “pay a very big price, probably bigger than” that of President...

Afghanistan’s trade crosses $13.9 billion in 2025, exports reach $1.8 billion

Afghanistan’s total trade in goods surged to nearly $14 billion in 2025, marking a significant year-on-year increase, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced...

Zaman Khan to replace injured Shaheen Afridi in BBL

Brisbane Heat has confirmed Pakistan’s young fast bowler Zaman Khan as the replacement for injured star Shaheen Afridi for the ongoing Big Bash League...

Inverex Solar Energy leads bidding for PSL’s new teams

The name of the first bidder for Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) two new franchises has been revealed. Inverex Solar Energy has secured the top...

Cricket Australia CEO criticizes ICC over bad light rule

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its rules regarding bad light, calling for reforms to prevent early...

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast after Mustafizur Rahman controversy

Bangladesh has banned the Indian Premier League (IPL) from broadcasting in the country following the controversial release of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman by IPL...

IHC Issues notification for approval of Practice and Procedure Rules 2025

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued the official notification approving the Practice and Procedure Rules 2025 for the High Court and subordinate...

Erdogan offers Türkiye’s mediation to resolve Yemen conflict

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Türkiye is prepared to facilitate dialogue between Yemen’s warring factions. According to foreign media, during a phone call...

Syrian holds talks with Israel to reactivate 1974 Golan Disengagement Agreement

A Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and General Intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama, is engaged in a new round of negotiations...

Pakistan, China unveil logo for 75th anniversary celebrations

BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) / Foreign Minister (FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, together with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, jointly unveiled the logo...

PM urges boost for SMEs to increase exports

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold significant potential to boost national exports and drive economic growth. The Prime Minister...

Court takes up petition alleging fake police encounter killing in Rawalpindi

A court in Rawalpindi has fixed for hearing a petition seeking registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers over the...

LHC seeks safety plan on kite flying permission

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan regarding the notification allowing kite flying, amid concerns...

Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Right to Self-Determination Day

Pakistan marked Right to Self-Determination Day with strong statements from top leadership reaffirming solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir...

FIA registers case against former ISI DG’s brother over land transfer

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle has registered a case against the brother of former ISI Director General Feiz Hamid over alleged illegal...

Federal Constitutional Court hears initial arguments in super tax cases

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday conducted the initial hearing in cases concerning the super tax, marking the first appearance of corporate lawyer Makhdoom...

Govt introduces new monitoring framework for PPP projects’ financial risks

The government has introduced a new monitoring framework to track financial risks associated with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, fulfilling a commitment made to the...

PTA blocks over 5 million illegal SIMs in nationwide cyber-fraud crackdown

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 5.1 million illegal SIM cards and shut down 83 websites involved in their sale over...

Supreme Court issues notices in 72 sugar mills penalty review case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to all parties in the case involving penalties imposed on 72 sugar mills and adjourned the hearing...

Police face judicial scrutiny for failing to submit serious case charges

Police investigative teams in Rawalpindi have failed to submit challans in serious and terrorism-related cases, prompting the Anti-Terrorism Court to take strict notice on...

Pakistan, China strengthen ties in foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue

BEIJING (Internews): Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) / Foreign Minister (FM) of Pakistan senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar co-chaired the 7th Round of the Pakistan–China Foreign...

Police, CTD repel rocket attack on Tunsa checkpost

Punjab Police and the Counter-Terrorism Department successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack on a border check post in Tunsa. According to officials, 15 to 20...

Shayan Afridi, Rashid Ali win El Paso Junior Open doubles title

Pakistan’s rising junior tennis stars, Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, delivered an impressive performance to clinch the El Paso Junior Open Doubles Title at...

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