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Planning Minister reviews Rs1 trillion power, hydel projects

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

French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

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

Shah Rukh Khan expresses desire to take children to ancestral Peshawar

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

Rushna Khan shares cabin crew experience before acting

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

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches Middle East best footballer award again

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

KP players advance to semifinals at National Junior Badminton Championship

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

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

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

Arshad Nadeem receives Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award in Dubai

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

Punjab Govt allows safe Basant celebration with Strict SOPs in February

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

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

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

LHC questions political motives behind Punjab Ownership Act challenge

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

Supreme Court suspends LHC order on Sessions Judges’ case transfer

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

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

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

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

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

Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry takes oath as AJK Supreme Court judge

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

Pakistan raises concern over attacks on minorities, Muslims in India

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

NDMA issues weather advisory as westerly wave approaches Pakistan

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

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

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

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

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

FBR suspends six officials for absence from sugar mills monitoring duty

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

Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs317 million in Quetta operations

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

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

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

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

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

Pakistani Journalist Mona Khan sets Guinness World Record at London Marathon

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

Shadab Khan returns, Khawaja Nafees included in Pakistan T20 squad

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

Pakistani youth wins Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race

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

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

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

Audit reveals financial irregularities in Punjab Cattle Market Company

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

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

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

First snowfall draws tourists to Malam Jabba

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

Balochistan Govt’s 2025 performance shows mixed results

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

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

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

PCB completes technical evaluation for two new PSL franchises

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

England ends 15-year drought with Test win in Melbourne

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

Multan Sultans part ways with PSL as Ali Tareen steps down

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

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

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

SC to hear urgent cases only next week during judicial holidays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sea turns green from Pasni to Jiwani due to Noctiluca bloom

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

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

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

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

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

Contempt petition filed against Maryam Nawaz, Azma Bukhari in LHC

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

Railway Police return Rs3.8 million to passenger in Hyderabad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pakistani drama pairs that failed to impress viewers in 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Age concerns emerge over Afghan Under-19 players

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

Abrar Ahmed to miss Bangladesh Premier League season 12

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

20 Wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Ashes Test

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

Chief Justice reviews judicial infrastructure projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

Pakistan issues demarche to UK over anti govt protest in Bradford

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

AJK forms public accounts committee, former minister appointed chairman

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

Punjab govt offers free transport ahead of basant

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

Pakistan calls on Britain to investigate threats to Army Chief

The Pakistani government has written to the United Kingdom, urging action against social media accounts linked to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party that are...

Over 87,000 dog bite cases reported across KP in 2025

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed an alarming rise in dog bite incidents, with more than 87,000 cases reported across the province during 2025, according to...

IHC disposes of over 15,800 cases in 2025

The Islamabad High Court disposed of a total of 15,805 cases during 2025, according to the court’s annual performance report released on Friday. The report...

257 arrested for illegal sea route travel to Iran in December 2025

At least 257 suspects were arrested during December 2025 for attempting to travel illegally to Iran via sea routes, according to law enforcement officials. Officials...

PM Shahbaz says Pakistan Armed Forces taught India a lasting lesson

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the Pakistan Armed Forces delivered a lesson to India that it will remember for a lifetime. Addressing a...

PM Shahbaz orders reforms to boost efficiency at Pakistan’s Ports

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce various port charges, introduce a transparent system for auctioning abandoned cargo, and establish separate yards...

President Zardari pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam on his birthday

President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, on his birthday, remembering the conviction and hard...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore $2 billion trade boost

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan met with Alisher Tukhtaev the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to review...

President Zardari extends warm Christmas greetings to Christian community

On the joyous occasion of Christmas, President Asif Ali Zardari extended his warm greetings and sincere wishes to Christian citizens of Pakistan and to...

Bihar sets new List A record, scores 574 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy

The Bihar cricket team created a new world record in List A cricket by scoring 574 runs in a 50-over match. The record-breaking innings came...

Rashid Khan reveals he uses bulletproof vehicle in Kabul for safety

Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan has revealed surprising details about his personal security during a conversation with former England captain Kevin Pietersen. Rashid Khan said...

Renowned sports photographer Malina Maria Guler passes away at 27

Renowned sports photographer and football enthusiast Malina Maria Guler has passed away at the age of 27. According to international news agencies, the Romania-based photographer...

Kohli shatters Tendulkar’s record, dominates list a cricket

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has added another milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing former captain Sachin Tendulkar in List A cricket. Kohli, representing Delhi...

Pakistan cricket team for Sri Lanka T20 series to be announced soon

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the national team for the scheduled T20 series against Sri Lanka in the first week...

Hollywood box office hits: top 5 films of the year

As every year, Hollywood released hundreds of films in 2025, many of which proved to be box office hits and were well-received by fans....

Actress Amina Malik criticizes Reham Khan, praises Jemima Khan

Pakistani actress and TV host Amina Malik has strongly criticized Reham Khan, former wife of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a video that has...

FIA Court cancels bail of NCCA Additional Director in bribery case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) court has canceled the bail of Additional Director NCCA Choudhry Sarfraz in a bribery case on Wednesday. The case, heard...

Arif Habib announces plans to expand PIA fleet to 65 planes

Prominent Pakistani businessman Arif Habib has announced plans to expand the fleet of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to 38 planes initially, and eventually to...

Karachi bans heavy traffic during daytime for two months

The provincial government has imposed a ban on heavy traffic entering Karachi during daytime hours for two months. According to the notification, heavy vehicles will...

Sindh approves Rs 1,018 billion development plans for FY 2025-26

Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government has approved development projects worth a total of Rs 1,018 billion under the...

Pakistan receives over 3 billion USD in loans, grants during early FY 2025-26

Pakistan has received more than $3 billion in external loans during the first five months (July–November) of the current fiscal year 2025-26, according to...

Federal Constitutional Court suspends Quetta local government elections

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a stay on the local government elections in Quetta on Wednesday. The hearing was conducted by a three-member bench...

Alleged merit violations reported in Hajj Khuddam recruitment process

Government employees who applied to serve as Khuddam-ul-Hajj (Hajj volunteers) for the next year have filed complaints alleging serious violations of merit in the...

Lahore High Court refers 18 Punjab Property Ownership Act cases to full bench

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has referred 18 additional petitions challenging actions under the Punjab Property Ownership Act to a full bench, after the...

ECP hearing against KP CM Sohail Afridi Postponed to January 13

Peshawar: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed the hearing of a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Shehnaz Omar...

Govt to earn Rs 55 billion from PIA privatization, says Adviser

Adviser to the Privatization Commission, Muhammad Ali, along with Federal Minister for Information Ata Tarar, said at a press conference that the government prioritized...

Digital media played key role during Pak-India tensions, Says Federal Minister

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar has said that digital media played an effective and important role during the recent tensions between...

Islamabad traffic police reports 45% drop in violations in 2025

Islamabad Traffic Police have released their performance audit report for the year 2025. According to the report, traffic violations decreased by 45 percent, while the...

Over 1.5 million tourists visit Azad Kashmir in 2025

The scenic Kashmir valley known for its lush green mountains, dense forests, waterfalls, flowing rivers and historical sites continues to attract tourists from across...

Punjab CM says court stay will benefit land grabbers

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday reacted strongly to the suspension of a bill aimed at resolving long-pending property disputes within 90 days,...

Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup champions depart for Zimbabwe ahead of tri-series

Pakistan’s victorious Under-19 cricket team, fresh from their Asia Cup triumph over India, will depart for Zimbabwe tonight to participate in upcoming international competitions. The...

Pakistan women’s cricketer Sidra Nawaz ties the knot in Lahore

Pakistan women’s cricket team’s prominent wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz has married Ghiyas Khan, embarking on a new journey in her personal life. The Nikah ceremony took...

Ronaldo impressed by natural beauty of Saudi Red Sea residences

Global football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have purchased two luxury villas in Saudi Arabia, media reports confirmed. The properties are part...

ECB to investigate England players’ alleged heavy drinking during Ashes tour

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced an investigation into allegations of excessive alcohol consumption by England players during the Ashes series...

Pakistan to report Indian players’ behavior in U-19 final to ICC

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that Indian players provoked Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final and that the matter...

Pakistan rowers dominate Thailand International Regatta with 14 golds

Pakistani rowers delivered an outstanding performance at the Thailand International Rowing Regatta, winning a total of 20 medals, including 14 golds, across various categories. The...

Pakistan’s foreign reserves reach record high, global agencies praise economy

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached their highest level in history, reflecting renewed investor confidence and improving macroeconomic stability, according to officials and international...

Chairman easypaisa highlights scale and capital gap in Pakistan’s tech sector

Board Chairman of easypaisa Irfan Wahab Khan said Pakistan’s technology sector does not suffer from a lack of ideas but faces serious challenges in...

Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks among world’s top-performing markets

Positive outcomes of the government’s economic reforms have begun to emerge in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ranking among the world’s best-performing...

Usman Dar moves LHC to remove name from Exit Control List

Former federal minister Usman Dar has approached the Lahore High Court seeking removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). A bench headed...

Sargodha gets advanced cardiology facility after major investment

The Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology in Sargodha has been completed, marking a major milestone in healthcare infrastructure for the Sargodha division. The hospital,...

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