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IMF rejects Pakistan’s request to remove GST on contraceptives

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s request to immediately remove the 18 percent GST on contraceptives, officials said. According to sources, the Federal...

Armed Forces pay tribute to Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz

The Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Baber Sidhu, and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid tribute to...

GB Assembly elections postponed amid harsh weather

The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections have been postponed due to severe weather conditions affecting the region. According to the Election Commission, an all-parties conference was held...

Federal Minister calls for AI integration in education at Bahria University

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, addressed the AI Summit at Bahria University Islamabad as the Chief Guest, emphasizing that...

World Bank lauds Pakistan’s efforts in resolving LNG challenges

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, to discuss...

Judicial hearing on alleged bribery case involving ‘Ducky Bhai’ Postponed to Dec 19

Lahore’s FIA Special Central Court has sought final arguments from lawyers on the post-arrest bail applications of three accused in a bribery case linked...

Saif Ali Khan opens up about early insecurities in relation with Kareena Kapoor

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan recently revealed that he experienced feelings of insecurity and jealousy during the early days of his relationship with wife...

Bollywood film ‘Dhurandhar’ earns over Rs 350 crore in 10 days

The recently released Bollywood film ‘Dhriinder,’ criticized for its anti-Pakistan narrative, has grossed over Rs 350 crore at the Indian box office within just...

Samina Baig plants Pakistan flag at South Pole, eyes North Pole for grand slam

Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has reached the South Pole, taking another step toward completing the Explorer Grand Slam. The Gilgit-born adventurer arrived via the...

Cricket legend Javed Miandad hospitalized for heart issue, now stable

Former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad was hospitalized due to heart discomfort but has now been discharged after receiving medical attention. According to media reports,...

Saba Rashid sets new Guinness World Record for Pakistan in Nunchaku

Pakistani martial artist Saba Rashid has created a new Guinness World Record in the nunchaku category, becoming the first from Pakistan to achieve this...

Cricket Australia confirms Pakistani players will complete BBL season

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has assured that Pakistani players contracted for the Big Bash League (BBL) will be able to complete the...

NDMA issues smog alert for major cities across Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the likely increase in smog across several regions of Pakistan. According to an NDMA...

Thousands of Pakistanis deported abroad for begging: FIA reveals

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, chaired by Aga Rafiullah, was briefed on the alarming trend of Pakistanis being...

Goods transport strike disrupts raw material supply to industries

The ongoing goods transport strike has disrupted the supply of raw materials to industries, raising concerns over potential shutdowns across the country. Hammad Ponawala, President...

IBCC proposes new technical and agriculture groups at matric level

The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has proposed the introduction of two new educational groups at the matriculation level, focusing on technical and...

Pakistan, Kuwait explore new investment and energy cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Renewable Energy of Kuwait and Chairman of the...

Power Minister Discusses Sector Reforms and Renewable Transition with ADB

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Leah Gutierrez, Director...

Pak-Tajik cultural festival to kick off in Islamabad tomorrow

The opening ceremony of the Pak–Tajik Cultural Festival is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Convention Centre Islamabad, as Pakistan and Tajikistan...

Punjab govt develops five-year strategy to counter violent extremism

Punjab government has prepared a comprehensive and practical five-year strategy aimed at preventing violent extremism across the province. The strategy was developed under the Punjab...

IHC reviews reports on drug-free educational institutions

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday reviewed compliance reports submitted by relevant authorities in a case concerning the elimination of drugs from educational...

NDMA dispatches 100 tons of relief goods for Palestine

On the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday dispatched another consignment of humanitarian aid for...

Punjab launches modern fruit and vegetable markets

A new era of public shopping has begun in Punjab with the introduction of modern fruit and vegetable markets across the province, aimed at...

ATC reserves verdict in Matiullah Jan terrorism case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has reserved its verdict in the drugs and terrorism case against senior journalist Matiullah Jan after hearing arguments...

KP Chief Minister, Four MPAs declared proclaimed offenders

An Islamabad court has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Soheil Afridi and four other members of the provincial assembly as proclaimed offenders in two...

Pakistan extends airspace ban on India until January 23

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian flights, keeping its airspace closed to India for another month. The Pakistan Airport Authority, with government approval, issued...

PCB Chairman announces international matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced plans to host international matches at Muzaffarabad Stadium, officials said. The announcement came during a video-linked...

Australia announces playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test

Australia has announced its playing XI for the third Ashes Test, welcoming back captain Pat Cummins and experienced spinner Nathan Lyon, officials said. Cummins, who...

PCB to auction new PSL teams on January 8, 2026

Interest among investors for Pakistan Super League (PSL) ownership has surged ahead of the auction of two new franchises, officials said. Businesspersons from Pakistan,...

PM vows zero tolerance against terrorism on APS anniversary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s zero tolerance policy against terrorism, saying decisive action would continue until the complete elimination of...

Public Action Committee stages strike against load shedding

The Public Action Committee has launched a shutter-down strike across all four districts of the Poonch division in protest against prolonged electricity load shedding. According...

NA IT committee questions NCCIA performance on digital laws

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised questions about the performance of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) during a...

FIA, NCB Interpol nab murder suspect from Saudi Arabia

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in coordination with NCB Interpol has arrested a fugitive wanted in a murder case from Saudi Arabia and brought...

IHC bars deportation of Afghan national pending decision on POR card

The Islamabad High Court has issued a temporary order preventing the deportation of Bakhti Jan to Afghanistan until the Ministry of Interior decides on...

Police constable among two martyred in attack on polio team

Two people, including a police constable, were martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in the Tangi area of Salarzai...

Sindh High Court rejects plea to halt deportation of Turkish nationals

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has rejected an urgent request to suspend government action regarding the deportation of 28 Turkish nationals...

Sindh cabinet approves wireless system for jail security

The Sindh cabinet has approved the procurement of a wireless communication system for prisons across the province in a move aimed at strengthening security...

Sindh cabinet revises wheat release policy for 2025-26

The Sindh cabinet has approved a revision of the wheat release policy for the fiscal year 2025–26, including a reduction in the official wheat...

No room for ambiguity in fight against terrorism, says Interior Minister

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to the innocent martyrs of the Army Public School tragedy, saying he saluted...

Customs Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs240 million

Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized smuggled goods worth approximately Rs240 million during a series of operations carried out on the basis of confirmed intelligence,...

FBR suspends Islamabad property valuation rates

The Federal Board of Revenue has suspended the notification fixing new property valuation rates in Islamabad on the instructions of the prime minister, officials...

Federal Shariat Court shifted to Islamabad High Court premises

The Federal Shariat Court has been shifted to the premises of the Islamabad High Court and will now operate from the IHC complex, officials...

PHC seeks larger bench on protective bail cases

The Peshawar High Court has issued a detailed four-page written judgment on petitions filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking protective bail, recommending...

KP CM doubles compensation for families of martyred security personnel

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has announced a significant increase in financial assistance for the families of security personnel martyred in what he...

56.62 marlas of railway land recovered in Rawalpindi

On the special directives of the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Pakistan Railways has successfully carried out a major anti-encroachment operation near...

Health Ministry, WHO discuss National Health and Population Policy 2026-35

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), with support from the British High Commission and World Health Organization (WHO), organised...

Federal govt issues new health allowance rules for frontline staff

The federal government has introduced a new mechanism for the disbursement of health allowances to doctors (medical and dental), allied specialists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics,...

Arjun Rampal and Girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades announce engagement

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has confirmed his engagement to girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades after a six-year relationship. The couple made the announcement during a podcast...

Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Renowned Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home, according to U.S. media reports. The Los...

PSL trophy dazzles fans at New York’s Times Square

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) brought its excitement to New York’s Times Square, where the PSL trophy was displayed for fans to admire and...

PSL 11 scheduled from March 26 to May 3, PCB confirms

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi announced the window for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to...

Shaheen Afridi pulled from bowling after struggling in BBL debut

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had a difficult start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career, being removed from bowling during his debut...

Punjab proposes tough new law against violent protests

The Punjab government has proposed strict measures to deal with violent protests, including penalties and compensation for damages, officials said on Monday. According to the...

Lahore Court grants interim bail to journalist Shakir Awan

The Sessions Court in Lahore on Monday approved interim bail for journalist Shakir Awan in a case registered by the National Counter-Cybercrime Investigation Agency...

Pakistan Sets 11% Tax-to-GDP Target, Expands Tax Net to Key Sectors

Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has set an 11 percent tax-to-GDP target and plans to bring real estate, agriculture,...

FIA secures Interpol red warrants against 30 human traffickers

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a major step against human trafficking by securing Interpol-issued red notices for 30 Pakistani human smugglers operating...

Sindh High Court issues arrest warrant against DG over pension delay

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued a bailable arrest warrant against the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority for failing to...

Rangers, Customs seize 10-truckload of smuggled goods in Karachi

Sindh Rangers and Customs Enforcement seized a large quantity of smuggled, non-custom-paid goods during a joint operation near Hub River Road, the 100-foot road,...

Punjab govt launches high-tech shrimp farming to boost blue economy

Punjab has formally launched a modern, technology-driven shrimp farming initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the province’s blue economy, Chief Minister...

PHC strikes down 80 Ombudsperson rulings on women’s inheritance

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday has declared null and void 80 decisions issued by the provincial ombudsperson under the Women Property Rights...

Justice Jahangiri seeks transfer of degree case, cites conflict of interest

Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri on Monday raised objections to the bench headed by Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Sardar Sarfraz...

Court rejects Aleema Khan’s plea against indictment in Nov 26 Protest case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Aleema Khan challenging the framing of charges against her in a...

Director Ramesh Sippy recalls actor Dharmendra’s accidental gunshot on Sholay set

Five decades after the release of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, director and producer Ramesh Sippy has revealed tense moments during filming that could...

Kapil Sharma’s net worth revealed: estimated at ₹300 crore

The financial details of renowned Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma have emerged for the first time, with Indian media reporting his net worth...

Tennis Star Sania Mirza opens up on mental health struggles

Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has spoken candidly about the mental pressures and emotional challenges athletes face during their careers. In a recent podcast,...

IHC uses “quo warranto,” tool against Judge after politicians

For the first time in recent years, the legal tool of “quo warranto,” previously used against parliamentarians, is being invoked against a sitting judge...

WWE legend John Cena retires after final match

WWE legend John Cena officially retired from professional wrestling after his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington DC, officials and eyewitnesses...

PCB begins search for test head coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to begin the search for a permanent head coach for the national Test team, officials said on...

Shoaib Akhtar joins Bangladesh Premier League as Dhaka capitals mentor

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has joined the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as a mentor for the Dhaka Capitals, officials confirmed on Friday. Akhtar...

Azhar Mahmood’s tenure as Pakistan test coach ends after single series

Azhar Mahmood’s brief stint as head coach of Pakistan’s Test cricket team has come to an end, officials confirmed on Friday. Mahmood, who earned...

NCCIA warns WhatsApp users of hacking risks

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a warning to WhatsApp users, advising them to take immediate action in case of suspected...

Punjab govt sets registration fees for basant kite makers

The district administration has fixed registration fees for kite and string manufacturers ahead of Basant celebrations in Lahore, following the Punjab government’s conditional approval...

Dense fog shuts several motorway sections

Several sections of major motorways across the country were closed on Sunday due to dense fog and severely reduced visibility, according to the Motorway...

Rain, snow forecast across Pakistan till Dec 18: NDMA

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in various parts of the country until December 18, prompting the National Emergency Operations Centre...

Finance Ministry rejects claims of new IMF conditions

The Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that new or unexpected conditions have been imposed under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...

Punjab govt approves first surface water treatment plant in Lahore

The Punjab government has approved the province’s first surface water treatment plant for Lahore under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials...

Salman Khan reveals he hasn’t dined out in 25 years

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has revealed that he has not gone out for dinner in the past 25 years, citing his hectic work schedule...

Pakistan hockey falls 3-2 to Argentina in Pro League

Pakistan’s hockey team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against host Argentina in their second match of the ongoing Pro Hockey League in Argentina. In a...

Pakistan crush Malaysia by 297 runs in U19 Asia Cup opener

Pakistan launched their U19 Asia Cup campaign with a commanding victory, defeating Malaysia by 297 runs in a one-sided Group A match in Dubai. Chasing...

Pakistan Army dominates boxing at 35th National Games with 12 golds

Defending champions Pakistan Army dominated the boxing competitions at the 35th National Games, securing a total of 12 gold medals across men’s and women’s...

Pakistan, Türkiye vow to deepen strategic partnership at Ashgabat meeting

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated...

Punjab launches online registration App for births, deaths, marriages, divorces

The Punjab Local Government Department has launched a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) e-Registration App in collaboration with NADRA, enabling citizens to register births, deaths,...

Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME clusters from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a key meeting with representatives of Small and Medium Enterprise...

Turkish businesses eye expansion in Pakistan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held an important meeting today with a high-level Turkish business delegation....

91% Pakistanis did not buy online in last six months: Survey

A new Gallup–Gallani Research survey has revealed a major decline in Pakistan’s online shopping activity, with 91 percent of respondents saying they did not...

World Bank clears $400m loan for Pakistan

The World Bank has approved a 400 million dollar loan for Pakistan, days after the IMF released its latest tranche for the country. In its...

Peshawar introduces SafeRide App to curb street crime

In a major push to curb rising street crime, Peshawar police have made registration compulsory for all motorcycle riders who transport passengers. The initiative...

Court orders NCCIA to report Ducky Bhai’s Social Media Accounts, ATM cards

Progress has been made in the case concerning well-known YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, regarding the handover of his social media accounts...

Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks nationwide: Minister

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressed a ceremony in Islamabad highlighting the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for the...

Pakistan, ADB sign $257 million deals for STEM and nursing reforms in Punjab

The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed two programs: i) the Responsive, Ready, and Resilient Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics...

Pakistan, Yemen discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with H.E. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi today in Islamabad for a constructive discussion on enhancing Pakistan–Yemen trade...

Pakistan urges urgent global climate action at UNEA-7

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, attended the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) held in...

Pakistan warns of shrinking space for dialogue at global human rights forum

On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch participated in a panel discussion on “Free Flow of ideas and...

Pakistan’s ANF busts Int’l drug gang, thanks Saudi Arabia for releasing family framed in smuggling

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed gratitude to Saudi authorities for securing the release of a Pakistani family falsely accused of...

Sahiwal Power Plant follows laws in coal procurement, ensuring consumers’ interests

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Internews): Sahiwal Coal-fired Power Plant has been consistently operating within the legal framework stipulated by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...

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