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KP govt approves naming stadium enclosures after 1992 World Cup heroes

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved a proposal to name the enclosures of Imran Khan Cricket Stadium after players of Pakistan’s historic squad...

Haris Rauf becomes third-fastest Pakistani to 100 ODI wickets

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has become the third-fastest Pakistani to complete 100 wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket, achieving the milestone during...

Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than a...

Fahad Mustafa faces social media criticism over interview outfit

Pakistani actor and television host Fahad Mustafa has come under fire on social media for his clothing choice during a recent interview promoting his...

Farah Khan reveals why she once avoided working with Akshaye Khanna

Indian filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has revealed why she initially avoided working with actor Akshaye Khanna during the early years of her career. Speaking...

Fiza Ali responds to viral controversy involving Dr Nabeeha Ali Khan

Pakistani actress and television host Fiza Ali has addressed the recent viral controversy involving Dr Nabeeha Ali Khan, offering her explanation after criticism surrounding...

Hajj 2026 arrangements schedule announced despite global tensions

The Ministry of Religious Affairs Pakistan has announced the schedule for Hajj 2026, confirming that preparations are proceeding smoothly despite ongoing global tensions. A ministry...

Govt hikes kerosene price by Rs 39.20 per litre

The Federal Government of Pakistan has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs 39.20 per litre, setting the new rate at Rs 358.01...

Plans underway to shift Civil Aviation, PAA headquarters to Islamabad

The relocation of the headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan and the Pakistan Airports Authority from Karachi to Islamabad is under consideration. According to...

Pak Army destroys Afghan Taliban post along Chitral border

The Pakistan Army continues its operations against the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij along Pakistan’s borders. According to security sources, the army targeted the Taliban’s...

Chinese robot repairs high-voltage power line safely

A robot in China has amazed engineers by repairing a high-voltage electricity line, according to foreign media reports. The Hubei Electric Power Research Institute, in...

UN launches $308 million appeal for Lebanon victims

Senior UN officials on Friday called for urgent aid to victims of Israeli bombings in Lebanon and emphasized the safe and unhindered passage of...

China launches world’s first invasive brain-computer interface

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the registration of an Implantable Brain Computer Interface (BCI) for Hand Motor Augmentation developed by Neuracle...

China urges dialogue to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan issues: Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue and consultation. “The use of force...

China’s Global Governance Initiative praised at 13th Global Baku Forum

The Global Governance Initiative (GGI) proposed by China has injected stability into a world rife with change and turbulence, international observers said Friday during...

US Embassy cancels all visa appointments until March 20

The United States Embassy in Pakistan has announced the cancellation of all immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments in Pakistan until March 20. According to the...

SECP increases Sahulat Account investment limit to Rs30 lakh

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has announced an increase in the investment limit for Sahulat Accounts in the stock market, raising it...

PM Shahbaz announces savings to fund public relief

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that funds saved through austerity measures will be redirected to provide relief to the public. An important meeting, chaired...

Pak Army destroys Kandahar oil storage sites in Ghazab-ul-Haq

Under Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, the Pakistan Army successfully targeted and destroyed oil storage sites at Kandahar Airfield during operations conducted on the nights of March...

President says Afghan government crossed red line

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned drone attacks by the Afghan Taliban targeting Pakistani civilians, saying that the Afghan government has crossed a...

Over 4 million displaced in Middle East crisis: UN

More than 4.1 million people have been internally displaced across Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, and Pakistan since the recent escalation in the Middle East, a...

Beijing pledges $200,000 in humanitarian aid to Iran

China has expressed deep condolences over the deaths of students in the recent attack on an Iranian elementary school and extended heartfelt sympathies to...

China launches two new test satellites from Xichang

China successfully launched two new test satellites, Shiyan-30 03 and Shiyan-30 04, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan...

Chinese vice Premier He Lifeng to lead delegation to US for trade talks

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead...

Pakistan launches new feeder shipping service linking Karachi to UAE

Pakistan has taken a major step to enhance its maritime trade network with the launch of a new feeder shipping service connecting Karachi Port...

Islamabad entry points to be reduced from 109 to 25: Interior Minister

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Friday, issuing directives to enhance law and order as well as civic...

Ghazab Lil Haq operation targets Taliban, extremist hideouts

Under Operation Ghazb Lil Haq, Pakistan Armed Forces have carried out a series of successful airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Afghan Taliban and Fitnah al-Khawarij...

Foreign loans to Pakistan hit $5.17bn in seven months

The Economic Affairs Division has released data on foreign loans received by Pakistan during the first seven months of the current fiscal year. According to...

Over 1,400 Gulf flights from Pakistan cancelled in two weeks

Flight operations from Pakistan to the Middle East remain suspended amid the ongoing conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran. According to officials, 72 flights...

NADRA: Digital ID cards hold same legal status as physical cards

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reiterated that digital identity cards hold the same legal validity as physical ID cards. A NADRA spokesperson...

Pakistan less vulnerable to LNG supply disruptions: Minister

Federal Minister for Energy Owais Ahmed Khan Laghari has said that Pakistan is unlikely to be significantly affected by potential disruptions in global LNG...

PSL 11 to introduce digital ticket option for selected enclosures

Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to introduce a digital ticket option for selected enclosures during the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. According to...

Rajeev Shukla says Abrar Ahmed signing not under BCCI jurisdiction

Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Rajeev Shukla has responded to the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Pakistani spinner...

Trump says Iranian squad may face security risks in US

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran’s national football team should avoid traveling to the United States for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World...

Yashma Gill responds to rumors about Hania Amir, Asim Azhar marriage

Pakistani actress Yashma Gill has addressed circulating rumors regarding the alleged marriage of actress Hania Amir and singer Asim Azhar, emphasizing that such matters...

Farhana Maqsood alleges unfair treatment during film project

Pakistani actress Farhana Maqsood has spoken about her experience working on the film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, claiming she was treated unfairly during the...

Umair Jaswal hints at betrayal in past marriage

Pakistani singer and actor Umair Jaswal has sparked fresh discussion on social media after sharing a message widely interpreted as confirming that he had...

Seven police officers martyred in Lakki Marwat IED blast

Seven police officers, including the SHO, were martyred in an attack on a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, officials confirmed. According to media reports, a...

Furqan Rao elected NPC general secretary, 1st PhD leader in Pakistan press clubs

Senior journalist Dr Furqan Rao has been elected as the general secretary of the National Press Club Islamabad, becoming the first PhD holder to...

Petition filed in Peshawar HC for timely local body elections in KP

A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking the timely conduct of local body elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The application was submitted...

Pakistan condemns US, Israeli attacks on Iran at UN Security Council

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, voiced deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East during a Security Council session,...

ICC suspends West Indies player and two officials over corruption charges

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended West Indies player Jomel Warrican along with team officials Chandrakant Pandit Rathore and Trevin Griffith for alleged...

Complaint filed against Hardik Pandya over World Cup celebration

A legal complaint has reportedly been filed against Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya after his celebration following India’s victory in the ICC Men's T20 World...

Pakistan hockey players set to play in international leagues

Players of the Pakistan national field hockey team, which recently qualified for the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup after eight years, will participate in...

Veteran Pakistani actor Asim Bukhari passes away at 76

Veteran Pakistani film, television and stage actor Asim Bukhari passed away after a prolonged illness, family sources confirmed on Thursday. He was 76. According to...

Ridhima Pandit denies dating rumours with Shubman Gill

Indian television actress Ridhima Pandit has dismissed rumours linking her with Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill, clarifying that she does not even know...

China pledges global nuclear energy cooperation at Paris summit

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said that China is willing to collaborate with all parties to ensure nuclear energy better supports the development and...

China launches T1200 ultra-strong carbon fiber

China debuted its domestically developed T1200 ultra-high-strength carbon fiber on Wednesday, with expected applications in aerospace, low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics. This new material is...

China opposes U.S. THAAD deployment in South Korea

China's position of opposing the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in the Republic of Korea (ROK) remains unchanged,...

China urges immediate halt to Middle East strikes, calls for dialogue

A Chinese defense ministry spokesperson on Wednesday called on relevant parties to immediately stop military operations in the Middle East, and return to dialogue...

Shah Rukh Khan to make Tamil cinema debut in ‘Jailer 2’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to make his Tamil cinema debut with a special appearance in the action-comedy sequel Jailer 2, starring...

Sourabh Bedi denies rumors about Malaika Arora

Indian actor and model Sourabh Bedi has publicly addressed recent rumors linking him to Malaika Arora, firmly denying any romantic involvement and clarifying that...

John Rambo recalls emotional moments from wedding

Senior Afzal Khan, popularly known in the showbiz industry as John Rambo, recently revealed in a Ramadan special TV program that he would humorously...

Australia confirms two more Iranian women footballers seek asylum

Australian Home Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that two additional members of the Iranian women’s football squad have requested asylum in Australia, bringing the...

ICC fines Arshdeep Singh for misconduct in T20 World Cup 2026 final

The International Cricket Council has fined Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup 2026...

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series postponed due to Middle East tensions

The Afghanistan cricket team and Sri Lanka cricket team will no longer play their scheduled white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates due to...

New Zealand sets sights on T20 World Cup 2028

After falling short in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against India, the New Zealand cricket team has already begun preparations...

Tehran seeks no conflict with regional states, Iran’s president tells Pakistan PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Tehran has no intention of entering into conflict with countries in the region, emphasizing...

Maaz Sadaqat emotional on ODI debut, credits mother for support

Making his Pakistan national cricket team debut, Maaz Sadaqat became visibly emotional on the field, shedding tears while remembering his mother. Speaking after his first...

Diamer-Bhasha Dam delay threatens national security: Committee

Delays in the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam have become a serious threat to the country’s long-term water, food and energy security, a monitoring...

PAC told CDA plot scam caused over Rs1 billion loss

A major land allotment scandal in the Capital Development Authority has caused a loss of more than Rs1 billion to the national exchequer, the...

IMF objects to move to keep lawmakers’ assets secret

The International Monetary Fund has raised objections to a proposed legal amendment aimed at keeping the assets of lawmakers confidential and has asked Pakistan...

Constitutional court upholds appointments under deceased quota

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued an important ruling regarding the abolition of the deceased quota system, upholding appointments made before the policy was...

CM punjab assigns CCD task to eliminate illicit arms

Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has assigned the Crime Control Department (CCD) the responsibility of eliminating illegal weapons across the province. The chief...

FBR launches austerity drive, parks 60% official vehicles

Implementing the federal government’s austerity measures, the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a high-level committee to introduce additional cost-cutting...

Religious Affairs Ministry refuses to absorb PWD employees

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has declined to absorb employees of the Public Works Department (PWD), prompting criticism from lawmakers during...

Pakistan begins oil imports via Red Sea route amid Hormuz closure

Pakistan has started importing crude oil through the Red Sea route following the disruption of shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz, according to...

Lahore High Court adopts four-day working week

The Lahore High Court has decided to adopt a four-day working week, with courts operating from Monday to Thursday under a new schedule announced...

PM directs austerity-based plan amid global economic pressures

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review thecountry’s economic situation in light of the prevailing global scenario and recent international...

Foreign Journalists on Two Sessions | Pakistani senior journalist: Two Sessions are people-centered

Muhammad Zamir Assadi, a senior Pakistani journalist, is in Beijing covering the Two Sessions. He shared his observations on the significance of this year's...

Xi Jinping calls for stronger political loyalty in Chinese military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday emphasized enhancing political loyalty within the military while advancing the modernization of the nation’s defense and armed forces...

Around 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in airstrikes, Tehran tells UN

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has claimed that at least 1,332 Iranian civilians, including women and children, have been killed...

Superstitions shape pre-final arrangements for Indian cricket team

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team reportedly changed its hotel in Ahmedabad, according to Indian...

President, PM applaud Pakistan hockey team’s World Cup qualification

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed joy over Pakistan’s national hockey team qualifying for the World Cup after an...

Eight Pakistani officials appointed to global tennis committees

Pakistan has achieved a notable milestone in international tennis as eight Pakistani officials have been appointed to various committees of the International Tennis Federation...

WHO verifies attacks on health care in Iran, Lebanon

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that it has verified 13 attacks on health care facilities in Iran and one in Lebanon amid the...

Dubai airports handle over 1,140 flights amid regional disruptions

Airports in the United Arab Emirates have facilitated more than 1,140 flights over the past 84 hours to support travellers affected by regional aviation...

Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency flexible thermoelectric material

A Chinese research team has developed a highly efficient flexible thermoelectric polymer material that could support next-generation technologies, including wearable devices, adhesive cooling systems...

China activates emergency mechanism for stranded citizens

China has attached high importance to assisting passengers stranded in the Middle East and has taken comprehensive measures to provide support, a Foreign Ministry...

PM orders strict action against petroleum hoarders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed provincial governments to take strict legal action against hoarders of petroleum products and warned that petrol pumps...

Punjab to build 17 mini dams, flood management system

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at protecting the people of Punjab from recurring flood devastation. Chairing a special meeting on...

Punjab to establish anti-drone units in all districts

In a major move to strengthen security and maintain law and order, the government of Punjab has decided to establish anti-drone units in all...

Parliament passes Virtual Assets Act 2026

In a significant development aligned with commitments to the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan has enacted a comprehensive legal framework for the digital financial sector...

Pakistan urged to prioritize grid-scale battery storage

Energy experts have urged policymakers to incentivize grid-scale battery storage instead of discouraging solar expansion, arguing that storage is the missing link in stabilizing...

Over 3,400 companies registered in February: SECP

The trend of increasing new company registrations in the country continued, reflecting a gradual improvement in economic activity. According to data released by the Securities...

Govt finalises energy conservation plan amid Hormuz crisis fears

The federal government has finalised an energy conservation plan amid concerns over a potential energy crisis following fears of disruption in the Strait of...

KSE-100 drops over 3,700 points amid Iran-US-Israel war fears

The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp downturn on Friday as escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel triggered heavy selling pressure...

Weekly inflation rises 0.37pc during second ten days of Ramazan

Inflation continued to rise across the country during the second ten days of Ramazan, with weekly inflation increasing by 0.37 percent while the annual...

IMF asks Pakistan to raise petroleum prices as par global market

The International Monetary Fund has asked Pakistan to immediately increase petrol and diesel prices in line with international market rates and avoid providing any...

Chinese scientists develop high-precision 3D face database

Chinese researchers have developed a high-precision three-dimensional (3D) face database and achieved a major breakthrough in personalized facial modeling, a development expected to enhance...

China’s core AI industry exceeds $170 billion, official says

China’s core artificial intelligence (AI) industry reached a value of more than 1.2 trillion yuan (about 173.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, emerging as...

China to send special envoy to Middle East

China has said it will continue working with all parties, including those involved in relevant conflicts in the Middle East, to maintain communication, intensify...

Beijing urges end to double standards in counter-terrorism

China has called on the international community to firmly reject selective approaches and double standards in combating terrorism, urging stronger cooperation to eliminate conditions...

Rabia Anam’s Ramadan video sparks mixed reactions online

Well-known host and anchor Rabia Anam is drawing attention during the ongoing Ramadan transmissions, where she has been actively hosting special programmes. Rabia Anam began...

Yashma Gill reveals emotional journey of reconciliation with father

Pakistani television actress Yashma Gill has revealed that her father remained upset with her for nearly a year after she entered the entertainment industry...

Pakistan, UK review economic reforms and regional developments

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, at the Finance Division on...

Climate minister presents Pakistan’s stance at Arctic Circle Rome Forum

Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Masood Malik led Pakistan’s participation at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum during his official visit to Italy from...

Industry seeks separate HS code for used footwear imports

A delegation representing Pakistan’s leather and footwear industry called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss key issues affecting the sector,...

Pakistani opener challenges Abhishek Sharma for No.1 position

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has made significant gains in the latest Twenty20 rankings following impressive performances in the T20 World Cup, putting pressure on...

Mohammad Yousuf questions Babar Azam’s exclusion from ODI squad

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has expressed strong surprise and disappointment over the exclusion of star batter Babar Azam from the squad for the...

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