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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

New rainfall system expected in Punjab from December 27

After passing through Punjab, a rain-bearing weather system has moved on, bringing the region back to dry and cold conditions. Dense fog continues to affect...

Justice rules workplace harassment jurisdiction not limited to office

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday has upheld the decision of the Punjab Ombudsman to terminate the employment of the Director of Management at...

Five drug dealers killed in alleged police encounters in Lahore

Five suspected drug dealers were killed in alleged police encounters in Lahore during operations by CCD Chohung and CCD Iqbal Town, police said on...

Punjab moves to recognise visually impaired as persons with disabilities

The Punjab government has decided to formally include visually impaired individuals in the official list of persons with disabilities, aiming to extend legal recognition...

ECP summons officials over alleged rigging in NA-185

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday summoned the Returning Officer (RO), District Returning Officer (DRO) and District Police Officer (DPO) in connection...

Five policemen martyred in firing on police van in Karak

Five police personnel were martyred after unidentified attackers opened fire on a police mobile in Karak district, police said on Tuesday. According to police officials,...

NAB probes over Rs 40 Billion Railway land fraud across Pakistan

Investigations have been launched by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) into a massive fraud involving over Rs40 billion in illegal leases and land grabs...

Customs seize smuggled Iranian fuel worth Rs165 million in Karachi

Pakistan Customs Enforcement in Karachi seized Iranian smuggled petroleum products valued at Rs165 million during a long-duration, intelligence-based operation at the Northern Bypass, officials...

Govt Sindh expands rabies control program with 250 centers

The government of Sindh has announced the expansion of its rabies control program, establishing 250 treatment centers across the province and planning 20 additional...

SBCA declares Oyster Towers unsafe, dozens of govt officers at risk

Dozens of government officers, ranging from Grade 18 to 20 and their families are facing sudden displacement after the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA)...

Intermittent rain, snow forecasted across northern and central Pakistan

Intermittent rainfall has begun in northern and central areas of Pakistan, with meteorological authorities forecasting more rain and snow over the coming days. According to...

Erdogan attends commissioning of Pakistan Navy’s PNS Khyber

The commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s second MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khyber, was held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Türkiye, with Turkish President Recep...

Rare snow leopard family spotted in Hunza’s Passu Area

In a rare and remarkable sighting, a female snow leopard was seen with her three cubs in the Passu area near Hunza, wildlife experts...

Govt revises net metering policy for solar users nationwide

The government has reportedly decided to revise the net metering policy for solar power consumers across the country, introducing a new regulatory framework aimed...

Police destroy 17 bandit hideouts in Rajanpur operation

Police destroyed 17 hideouts of suspected bandits during an overnight operation in the Katcha area of Rajanpur, as a joint action by Punjab and...

FIA arrests LESCO official red-handed over bribe in Lahore

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a LESCO official red-handed while allegedly receiving a bribe for providing a new electricity connection, officials said. According...

Fake currency scam reported at wedding ceremony in Kotri

An unusual incident involving fake currency notes was reported during a wedding ceremony in Kotri, causing financial loss to the event’s organizers, police and...

KP police to acquire advanced weapons, drones to counter terror threat

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have decided to procure additional modern weapons and surveillance equipment to strengthen counter-terrorism operations across the province, according to official...

Over Rs8,400 billion transferred to KP in 15 Years: Federal govt

The federal government has informed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) that over Rs8,400 billion in funds have been released to the province over the past 15...

Kohistan scam suspect Qaiser Iqbal seeks Rs14 billion plea bargain

Qaiser Iqbal, the central accused in the Kohistan financial scandal, has submitted a plea bargain request to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for Rs14...

Government aims to boost SME exports, create jobs: PM

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has emphasized that increasing exports is essential for Pakistan’s economic growth. Chairing a review meeting on national exports, the Prime...

KP govt showcases high-tech innovations in health and education

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government held a high-end technology and product development exhibition at the Chief Minister’s House, showcasing local innovations in healthcare, education, and...

Pakistan IT exports surge 19% in first five months of FY 2025-26

Pakistan’s IT exports have shown remarkable growth, positioning the country as an emerging digital power in the region, thanks to effective policies by the...

FIA off-loads two passengers airport over fake visas at Islamabad

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration wing intercepted two passengers attempting to travel abroad on fake documents at Islamabad Airport. The operation led to...

Asifa Bhutto inaugurates free cardiac hospital in Shaheed Benazirabad

First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Shaheed Benazirabad,...

Govt unveils plan to make Kohsar Complex clean and smoke-free

The government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform the Kohsar Complex into a clean, green and smoke-free government facility, focusing on improved cleanliness,...

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana-II case

The Special Judge Central, Arjumand Shah sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in...

Commerce Minister launches Pakistan’s first horticulture podcast

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday inaugurated the first-ever podcast series launched under the Ministry of Commerce, aimed at promoting innovation,...

Rain brings relief to Balochistan After long dry spell

After a prolonged dry period, rainfall has finally arrived in Balochistan, bringing relief and pleasant weather to several parts of the province. Light rain was...

Massive forest fires erupt across Hazara Division

A massive forest fire has broken out at multiple locations across the Hazara Division, engulfing large stretches of dense woodland and nearby areas, prompting...

Dense fog shuts motorways across Punjab

Several cities across Punjab remain under the grip of dense fog, severely reducing visibility and forcing the closure of key motorways at multiple points. According...

Matiullah Jan Challenges drug, terror charges in Islamabad High Court

Senior journalist Matiullah Jan has challenged a trial court order in the Islamabad High Court, seeking the dismissal of drug-related charges in a case...

Moderate earthquake jolts Islamabad and surrounding areas

Islamabad and several parts of northern Pakistan were shaken by an earthquake on Saturday night, triggering brief panic among residents, though no casualties or...

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to strengthen cultural and media ties

Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to enhance cooperation in cultural and media sectors and promote stronger public engagement between the two countries. Federal Information Minister...

Atta Tarar says Toshakhana-II 17-year sentence to follow £190 million case term

Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar confirmed that the 17-year prison sentence in the Toshakhana-II case against former PTI leader Imran Khan and his wife...

Sindh govt seeks federal help to track Karachi extortionists abroad

The Sindh government has written to the federal authorities seeking assistance in apprehending extortionists operating from abroad, following an increase in complaints from builders...

Pakistan, Australia pledge to strengthen bilateral ties and trade

Ambassador Tim Kane, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Australia, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's...

Pakistan urges global action against India over Indus Waters Treaty violations

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has called on the international community to take urgent action against India over what Islamabad describes as...

President Zardari welcomes UN report condemning India’s actions

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the report issued by United Nations human rights experts, which raises serious concerns over India’s military actions against...

Islamabad IG grants direct powers to SHOs for financial fraud cases

In response to a rising number of financial fraud and transaction-related cases, the Islamabad Inspector General (IG) has announced a major procedural change. Under the...

Flour prices spike in Quetta, citizens struggle to cope

Flour prices in Quetta have surged dramatically, adding to the hardships of citizens already burdened by rising inflation. Market sources reported that in a...

Customs enforcement seizes smuggled goods worth Rs 240 million in Quetta

Quetta Customs Enforcement has seized smuggled goods valued at approximately Rs 240 million, officials said on Friday. The confiscated items included skimmed milk powder, auto...

KP CM blames federal govt for tribal district development delays

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the lack of development in tribal districts is due to the federal government’s failure...

PM calls for removal of encroachments to improve urban infrastructure

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that cities and towns cannot be properly designed or provided with improved infrastructure unless encroachments are removed,...

Punjab moves to tighten laws against land grabbing, property fraud

The Punjab government has finalized preparations for strict new legislation aimed at curbing land grabbing and fraud in the buying and selling of residential...

IHC approves early hearing plea in Khawaja Asif-Shaukat Khanum case

The Islamabad High Court on Friday approved a request for early hearing filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf against a sessions court verdict...

Massive forgery uncovered in Karachi sub-registrar office

Karachi authorities have uncovered large-scale forgery in property records at the Sub-Registrar Office in Jamshed Town. A high-level inquiry revealed 24 fake sale deeds...

Three drug dealers killed in alleged police encounters in Lahore

Lahore police said three suspected drug dealers were killed in alleged encounters with the Counter Crime Department (CCD) in Batta Pur and Iqbal Town...

ITF calls on PM to stop PIA privatisation

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to immediately stop the privatisation process...

Islamabad police arrest inter-provincial gang leader after encounter

Islamabad police have arrested the leader of an inter-provincial criminal gang after he was injured during a police encounter in the limits of Tarnol...

Federal Minister holds meeting on Chaman border trade challenges

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level consultative meeting with leaders, traders, and community representatives from Chaman District and the Chaman...

KP launches work on circular rail project linking major cities

Work has begun on the Circular Rail Project aimed at connecting major cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the provincial capital through a modern rail...

Climate crisis now a core economic threat: (BIPP) report

LAHORE: Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing economic and governance challenge for Pakistan, speakers warned at the launch...

Motorways closed at multiple points due to heavy fog

Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Severe fog in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to close several motorway sections. According to...

ANF seizes over Rs77 million worth of drugs in nationwide raids

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered drugs worth over Rs77 million during a nationwide crackdown on smuggling, officials said. Two suspects, including a woman,...

Police interrogate 16 held over clashes near Adiala Jail

Police have begun a formal investigation into suspects arrested for violence, disorder and resistance against law enforcement during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest outside...

Sindh Police launch online tenant registration system

Sindh Police have introduced an online registration application for recording tenant information across the province as part of ongoing efforts to digitise policing and...

Shehbaz Sharif calls for wider use of RAAST platform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to further accelerate efforts aimed at promoting a cashless economy across the country. The prime minister issued the...

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