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HBL renews PSL title sponsorship as league VALUE JUMPS 505%

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has renewed its title sponsorship agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), extending its partnership with the country’s premier T20...

Customs foil major methadone smuggling attempt at taftan border

Customs authorities have foiled a major smuggling attempt of a dangerous narcotic medicine, methadone, at the Taftan border, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Supreme court rejects plea to halt senate election on Shibli Faraz’s vacant seat

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a request to stop the Senate election scheduled for Wednesday on the seat left vacant after the disqualification...

Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surge to $500 million in three months

Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $500 million during the first three months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a sharp rise in demand and...

Pakistan receives first-ever US Crude oil shipment under new trade agreement

Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil under a new trade agreement between Islamabad and Washington, marking a significant milestone in...

Meta, Pakistan discuss AI, e-commerce and digital trade cooperation

A delegation from Meta, led by Rafael Frankel, Director for Public Policy (South Asia), met Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the...

Punjab introduces new minerals & mining law to attract global investment

The Punjab government has moved to overhaul its mining and minerals regulatory system by introducing a new comprehensive legal framework aimed at boosting domestic...

Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister, Ministry of Finance) to the Honorable Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on the...

Green Climate fund approves $250m for Pakistan’s climate resilience project

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million in financial assistance for Pakistan to support climate-resilient water and agriculture systems, the Asian Development...

Mohammad Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract, demands raised

Pakistan’s national wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has declined to sign the recent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contract. The board had offered central contracts...

Saudi Arabia to build “sky stadium” 350 metres above ground for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is preparing to construct the world’s first “sky stadium”, named NEOM Stadium, which will be located approximately 350 metres (about 1,150 ft)...

Six Pakistani players advance in World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players delivered an impressive performance on the second day of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg-2)...

Khalil-ur Rehman Qamar under fire for student-teacher romance in Drama

Acclaimed yet controversial drama writer Khalil-ur Rehman Qamar has sparked fresh outrage after his latest work, “Main Manto Nahi Hoon”, portrayed a romantic relationship...

Amitabh Bachchan faces critics over giving only ₹10,000 bonus to staff on Diwali

A video circulating on social media showing a staff member at Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan’s home holding a box of sweets and an envelope...

Ducky Bhai’s wife files FIR against NCCIA officials for corruption

Several officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have come under investigation following serious allegations of bribery and misuse of authority, according...

Aleem Khan directs NHA to halt funds for old, unapproved schemes

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to bring major changes in its existing policy framework to...

Türkiye to restore Allama Iqbal Museum in Lahore

As part of the Türkiye–Pakistan Cultural Week from28 to 31 October, being celebrated under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to mark...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework

Building on nearly eight decades of strong partnership and Islamic solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost marine tourism cooperation

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint cooperation in marine tourism, recognizing the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine...

Pakistan, China explore railway investment and technical cooperation

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with the Secretary General of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), Jiang Yi, in...

FBR flags 1 Million taxpayers for declaring lower income than last year

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far received 5.5 million income tax returns for the current fiscal year, out of which around...

IHC sets up JIT to investigate police in kidnap and false case saga

The Islamabad High Court (IHC), presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Tuesday has ordered a full investigation into allegations that police personnel...

Lahore vehicles face seizure after green sticker after Nov 15: EPA

The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that vehicles operating without a valid “Green Sticker” or ETS (Emissions Testing System) certificate will be...

Islamabad Court bars arrest of Imran Khan in five cases until Nov 25

A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has restrained police from arresting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in five different cases, including...

Karachi traffic police issues over Rs 1.25 crore in e-challans in six hours

The Karachi Traffic Police has released statistics showing that since the launch of its e-challan system, over Rs 12.5 million in fines were imposed...

Pakistan, Germany vow to deepen economic cooperation

German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel, along with Arno Kirchof, Deputy Head of Mission, and Janine Rohwer, Economic Counselor, called on Minister of State...

PASDEC asked to submit plan to upgrade marble industry

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a meeting with the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) in...

Embassy of Pakistan commemorates Kashmir black day in Beijing

BEIJING (Internews): The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing organized a solemn event on Monday to commemorate Kashmir Black Day, marking the day in 1947...

PM Shehbaz leaves for Riyadh to attend future investment initiative summit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Riyadh to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, following a...

China has much to offer for those investing long-term in land of opportunity

BEIJING: As China moves forward with new plans for the next five years, its status as a major investment destination stays strong. For global...

President Zardari reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Black Day

President Asif Ali Zardari said that October 27, 1947, marks the “darkest day” in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, when Indian forces took...

Driving license facility launched at Lahore Airport

A new driving license issuance facility has been set up at Allama Iqbal International Airport, allowing both domestic and international travelers to obtain their...

Court issues arrest warrant for Aleema Khan for fifth time

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she...

Pakistan to close airspace for two days amid border drill concerns

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Pakistan will suspend commercial overflight of its airspace for three hours each morning over the next two...

Islamabad holds solidarity march against Indian atrocities in Kashmir

A protest rally was held in Islamabad on Monday to mark Black Day, denouncing Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)....

Pakistan renews call for Kashmir self-determination on Black Day”

On the solemn occasion of Kashmir Black Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, issued a message recalling the...

Victim-blaming row in India after harassment of Australian women players

A minister from the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has sparked controversy after blaming two Australian women cricketers for a recent incident of sexual...

Actress Aamina Sheikh shares key marriage advice for young women

Renowned Pakistani actress Aamina Sheikh has advised young women to carefully observe certain key qualities when choosing a life partner, emphasizing emotional behavior and...

Air quality in Lahore rockets to AQI 500+, Central Punjab gasping

Lahore and large parts of central Punjab are once again enveloped in thick smog as air pollution surged to dangerous levels across the region. According...

Sanam Marvi captivates paris audience with soulful sufi performance

Renowned Pakistani folk and Sufi singer Sanam Marvi mesmerized audiences with a powerful musical performance at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, held...

PCB Launches Pink-Themed Jersey for South Africa T20 in Support of PINKtober

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a special pink-themed kit for the national team ahead of the first T20 match against South Africa,...

60 nations sign UN Cybercrime Pact; tech groups warn of misuse

More than 60 countries have signed the first-ever global agreement to combat cybercrime, finalized under the auspices of the United Nations in Hanoi. However,...

SC issues notice to ECP in Shibli Faraz disqualification case

Important developments took place in the Supreme Court on Monday regarding cases related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan...

KP government reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government observed Black Day on Monday to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and...

Pakistan, EU Parliament delegation reaffirm strong ties under GSP+ framework

Pakistan and the European Parliament reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework during a high-level...

Govt of Punjab to pay allowance to 65,000 mosque imams

The Government of Punjab has announced that for the first time in the province’s history, it will provide a stipend to around 65,000 imams...

China’s $2.2 Billion Blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ set for historic release in Pakistan

In a landmark moment for cultural and cinematic cooperation, China’s record-breaking animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 is set to hit cinema screens across Pakistan...

5 soldiers, 25 terrorists killed in operations in NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Five soldiers and 25 terrorists were killed in two separate military engagements in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday. The...

Administration Recovers illegally stored hospital drugs from Sethi Town House Peshawar

The district administration in Peshawar has recovered a large quantity of government hospital medicines during a raid on a house in the city’s Sethi...

PML-N announces candidate list for upcoming by-elections

The Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) has decided to issue tickets to several candidates ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Sources say the decision was...

Audrey Eckert crowned miss USA 2025

Audrey Eckert of Nebraska has been crowned Miss USA 2025 during the 74th annual pageant held at the Grand Sierra Resort on October 24....

Model Vaneeza Ahmed Says she recovered from lymphoma through prayer and Quran Recitation

Prominent former model and actress Vaneeza Ahmed has revealed that she was diagnosed with an early stage of lymphoma several years ago, but says...

Pakistan set to host Australia for T20 and ODI series in Early 2026

Australia is set to tour Pakistan in early 2026 for a two-phase white-ball series, according to sources familiar with the developments. In the first phase,...

Pakistan youth volleyball team reaches semi-finals at Asian Youth Games

Pakistan’s youth men’s volleyball team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain after a series of strong performances...

PIDE hosts Talanoa Dialogue to promote collaborative climate action

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), in collaboration with Islamic Relief Pakistan, hosted a Talanoa Dialogue titled “Collaborative Climate Action for a Resilient...

Kohli breaks Sangakkara’s record with match-winning knock in Sydney

Indian batting star Virat Kohli has crossed another major milestone by surpassing former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run scorer...

PM Shehbaz announces restoration of gas connections for households nationwide

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the restoration of gas connections for domestic consumers across the country, fulfilling what he described as a long-standing...

Railways ends contractor system for Lahore coolies after 25 years

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced the abolition of the contractor system for porters (coolies) at Lahore Railway Station, ending a...

Commemorations held to pay tribute to CPV heroes in NE China

            A flower baskets presenting ceremony is held at the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Oct. 25, 2025....

Punjab launches first-ever health screening program for special children

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the province's first comprehensive Special Health Screening Program for special children, aimed at providing medical care,...

Smog alerts issued across Central Punjab as pollution intensifies

Smog levels in Lahore and several central districts of Punjab have intensified, making open-air breathing increasingly hazardous. Health experts have warned residents to limit...

PTI to call ‘Peace Jirga’ in KP Assembly for consensus against terrorism

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to convene a "Peace Jirga" in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to develop a unified strategy for ending terrorism and...

New Qatar-to-Europe illegal migration route uncovered: FIA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six passengers from Sialkot Airport who were attempting to travel to Europe through Qatar under the guise...

Dengue cases rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 74 new infections reported

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 74 new confirmed dengue cases during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of active cases in the province...

PM Shehbaz to attend future investment summit in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 27 to 29 October at the invitation of...

Numbers game begins as PPP seeks new government in AJK

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has moved to bring a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq and initiated...

Mustafa Kamal inaugurates locally manufactured ventilator at Karachi Expo Center

Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal inaugurated a locally manufactured ventilator at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare technology...

CCP Enhances Capacity to Detect Cartels and Market Abuse

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an in-house training session titled “Investigating Cartel and Abuse of Dominance Cases” for officers from its Legal,...

Pakistan, Türkiye agree to boost railway cooperation

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met Türkiye’s Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu on the sidelines of the Regional Transport Ministers...

Pakistan, Iran discuss launch of ferry service to boost trade and facilitate travelers

Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met Iranian Minister for Roads, Farzana Sadiq, where both sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in maritime connectivity...

Punjab air pollution hits dangerous levels; Sheikhupura tops list at AQI 257

Air pollution across Punjab has soared to alarming levels, with readings indicating a sharp deterioration across major urban centres. On Saturday, the latest data...

Safety questions rise: Australian women cricketers face harassment in India

Two members of the Australian women’s cricket team were allegedly molested by a motorcycle-rider while walking from their hotel to a café in Indore...

Two new franchises set to join Pakistan Super League (PSL)

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has confirmed that two new teams will be added to the PSL lineup from Season...

Islamabad High Court to hear plea seeking ban on Imran Khan’s X account

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled for hearing a petition seeking the closure of former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s...

Punjab govt begins screening CM Maryam Nawaz’s security amid TLP proscription

Following the recent proscription of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) by the federal government, a comprehensive security screening of the security personnel and other staff...

Cricket Australia confirms Pakistan stars set to feature in BBL

Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, Todd Greenberg, has confirmed that Pakistani cricketers have been cleared to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL)...

Punjab completes survey for installation of 5,500 security cameras in central jails

Under the Punjab government’s Safe Jail Project, a security survey for installing surveillance cameras and modern monitoring equipment in central jails across the province...

Saba Qamar says emotional role in “Case No. 9” Took a toll on her health

Renowned Pakistani actor Saba Qamar has revealed that her performance in the drama series Case No. 9 affected her health due to the emotionally...

19 New dengue cases reported in Rawalpindi in 24 hours

Nineteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases this season to 1,196,...

PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban, Defence Minister inaugurates service

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has inaugurated the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flight operations to the United Kingdom, marking the end of a...

Flood-Hit 72 tehsils to get emergency aid, Punjab announces restoration plans

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared several flood-affected areas as calamity-hit, issuing formal notifications for relief and rehabilitation measures. According to...

Shazia Marri denies any PPP–PML-N power-sharing deal in Balochistan

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Shazia Marri has denied reports suggesting that the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had agreed to share...

Punjab to launch drone policing, tighten arms regulations

The Punjab government has decided to introduce drone policing and stricter arms regulation laws across the province as part of new security reforms. According to...

Xi chairs symposium to solicit non-CPC personages’ opinions on drafting five-year plan recommendations

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on Aug. 27 to solicit opinions from...

Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen trade and investment ties

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan...

Pakistan bans TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

The federal government has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, following approval by the federal cabinet. The...

PIDE, PUAN join hands to strengthen research, dialogue, and policy synergies

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a delegation from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for an interactive session aimed at fostering collaboration...

Ali Tareen tears up PCB legal notice, vows not to stay silent

A new controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket as Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly tore up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan...

Mahira Khan plans to pass her wedding dress to Future Daughters In-law

Pakistan’s film star Mahira Khan has said she plans to gift her wedding outfit from her Dua-e-Khair ceremony to her future daughter-in-law, calling the...

Pakistan pursues new logistics partnerships with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a series of important meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials on the sidelines of the...

Pakistan, Canada discuss expansion of bilateral trade and FDI

Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at...

AJK Premier praises Pakistan Army’s role in region’s freedom

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, while addressing the central ceremony marking the 78th Foundation Day of AJK, said that...

Over 200 bogus allotments detected in Pakistan Railways housing

The Directorate General (DG) Vigilance of Pakistan Railways has compiled a preliminary inquiry into the bogus allotment of more than 200 railway quarters in...

Pakistan team to wear pink jerseys in T20 for breast cancer awareness

Pakistan’s national cricket team will wear pink-themed jerseys during the first T20 International against South Africa as part of a breast cancer awareness initiative....

Sindh Information Department finalizes four film projects to promote Sindh’s cultural identity

The Sindh Information Department has completed four film projects, including three documentaries and one feature film, which will soon be released for public viewing....

Pakistan pledges to uphold UN charter principles on 80th anniversary

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, as the world marks the 80th anniversary...

Court orders ID and passport seizure of Aleema Khan for repeated non-appearance

A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of the national identity card and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime...

Pakistan begins phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade via Chaman

Pakistan has announced a phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade through the Chaman border crossing, nearly two weeks after the Bab-e-Dosti gate remained closed,...

ATC clears Maryam Nawaz in NAB office attack case

A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a case involving an alleged attack on the offices of the...

IHC issues arrest warrants for ERRA–NDMA Director over non-appearance

The Islamabad High Court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Director Administration of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) and the National...

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