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Pakistan hockey players to receive $115 daily allowance

The Pakistan Sports Board has announced that each member of the national hockey team will receive a daily allowance of $115. The board has directed...

EU ambassador calls on Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties

Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. The Prime Minister was...

Minister urges AD Ports to rationalize cargo handling charges

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged AD Ports Group to rationalize terminal cargo handling charges to make port operations...

Pakistan to link Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with national motorways

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced a landmark decision to link the holy sites of Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with the...

Pakistan, China discuss expanding BRI-linked investment cooperation

Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a delegation of Silkway Impex Pvt. Ltd. and a high-level...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct sea routes to East Africa

Pakistan and Rwanda are exploring the establishment of direct sea routes from Karachi to major East African ports, including Djibouti and Mombasa, to access...

Pakistan calls Gaza war unacceptable, urges permanent ceasefire

Pakistan has told the United Nations Security Council that the unresolved Palestine issue remains the core cause of instability and insecurity in the Middle...

SC rules wrongfully dismissed employees entitled to full dues

The Supreme Court has ruled that employees who are wrongfully dismissed from service are entitled to receive all past dues, declaring that the denial...

Per capita public debt jumps 13pc to Rs333,000: Finance Ministry says

The debt burden on every Pakistani increased by 13 per cent during the last fiscal year, reaching Rs333,041 per person, as rising public debt...

ECC clears subsidised sale of imported wheat, Rs22bn loss feared

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved the auction of 500,000 tons of wheat held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage...

Xi meets British PM in Beijing

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

Chinese ambassador supports Pakistan’s mining sector development

China adheres to the principle of balancing major landmark projects with “small and beautiful” livelihood projects in promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ,...

Turkey detains 151 suspects linked to Gulen movement

Turkish authorities have detained 151 suspects across 46 provinces in coordinated operations targeting the Gulen movement over alleged links to the failed 2016 coup,...

China invests $19 billion in urban renewal for 5 million households

China achieved significant progress in urban renewal in 2025, continuing its push to make cities greener and more livable, official data showed Wednesday. According to...

China surpasses 5G and gigabit network targets in 2025

China’s telecommunications sector sustained steady growth in 2025, surpassing development targets for 5G and gigabit optical network infrastructure set in the 14th Five-Year Plan...

China records 697 million border crossings in 2025 amid visa-free expansion

China reported a record 697 million inbound and outbound border crossings in 2025, a 14.2 percent increase from the previous year, as expanded visa-free...

British PM Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for official visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China that will run through Saturday, marking the first...

Hyderabad PSL franchise appoints Jason Gillespie as head coach

Pakistan Super League’s new franchise, Hyderabad, has appointed Jason Gillespie as its head coach. According to reports, successful negotiations were held between the former Australian...

Rashid Naseem first Pakistani sets 150th Guinness World Record

Rashid Naseem has become the first Pakistani to achieve 150 individual Guinness World Records, according to official data and the Guinness World Records website. Among...

Australian T20 squad arrives in Lahore ahead of three-match series

The 17-member Australian squad for the three-match T20 series against Pakistan has arrived in Lahore, with the second group of players scheduled to land...

Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum to Advance Strategic Collaboration between two nations

The Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum was held today at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, bringing together senior Pakistani leadership, diplomatic representatives, Chinese enterprises, and...

PSL 11 player categories announced with 89 local stars

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the player categories for its 11th edition, with 89 local cricketers divided into five different tiers, official...

Pakistan, Türkiye discuss boosting rice exports amid global competition

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, at the...

Former PCB chiefs split over possible boycott of T20 World Cup

Pakistan is considering its participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to exclude Bangladesh and include Scotland...

Pakistan secures $430 million crude oil import deal with US

Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in the energy sector as Synergico Pakistan Limited signed a $430 million commercial agreement to import six million...

IHC suspends orders halting judicial allowances

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended orders stopping the payment of judicial allowances to special courts, tribunals and law officers, and has issued...

Electricity prices likely to rise by 48 paisa per unit for one month

Electricity consumers across the country may face an increase of 48 paisa per unit in power tariffs for one month, following a request filed...

346 buildings declared dangerous in Walled City ahead of Basant

The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has submitted a detailed report to the Lahore High Court during the hearing of a petition opposing...

Pakistan National Shipping adds oil tanker MT Karachi to its fleet

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the induction of a new oil tanker, MT Karachi, which has arrived at Karachi...

Pakistan eyes mineral-led growth under CPEC 2.0, Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan and China were entering a decisive new...

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with the ambassador of the People’s Republic...

Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum a Key Step Towards Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties: Minister

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Wednesday said that the Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum was a...

PM Shehbaz lauds NAB’s performance, use of AI, modern technology in accountability process

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) transition toward a technology-based investigative system, describing it as a major...

UN chief urges countries to uphold international law

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged member states to recommit to fully respecting international law, calling it the cornerstone of global peace, security, and cooperation. Speaking...

China calls on U.S to respect Cuban people’s rights

China has urged the United States to stop depriving the Cuban people of their rights to subsistence and development, condemning Washington’s reported plans to...

China to sign trade, investment agreements with Britain during Starmer visit

China is set to sign trade and investment cooperation agreements with Britain during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official visit, the Ministry of Commerce announced...

European Parliament delays EU-U.S. trade deal vote

The European Parliament has postponed its vote on the proposed EU-U.S. trade deal, citing the need for further review of the agreement’s implications for...

New Chinese AI sets benchmark in mathematical problem-solving, creation

A team of Chinese researchers has unveiled a new artificial intelligence system capable of both creating and solving complex mathematical problems autonomously, signaling a...

Pakistan Under-19 crush New Zealand by 8 wickets in Super Sixes

Pakistan Under-19s registered a commanding 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Super Sixes stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup at Harare. Chasing...

Anita Karim misses Abu Dhabi MMA fight due to visa delays

Pakistan’s first professional female MMA fighter, Anita Karim, will miss her scheduled fight in Abu Dhabi on January 31 due to visa issues. The...

Scotland CEO expresses sympathy for Bangladesh ahead of T20 World Cup

Scotland’s Chief Executive of Cricket, Trudi Lendblad, has expressed sympathy for Bangladesh after the team was excluded from the T20 World Cup, with Scotland...

ICC asks journalist bodies for list of Bangladeshi reporters for World Cup coverage

ICC to review accreditation for Bangladeshi journalists after T20 World Cup row. Tensions have risen between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh after reports...

PSL 11 opens registration for foreign players

Registration for foreign players for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has officially begun, the league announced on its social media...

Actor Hania Amir’s dimples are natural: cousin says

Pakistani actress Hania Amir has been at the center of media and social media attention due to her distinctive dimples. Recently, a dermatologist had...

Pakistani TV actor Khalid Hafeez Khan passes away

Pakistani television actor Khalid Hafeez Khan has passed away, according to family sources confirmed by Express News. His funeral prayers were performed and were...

Ali Haider’s new song ‘Ijazat’ goes viral on social media

Pakistani singer Ali Haider’s latest song, Ijazat, has gone viral on social media shortly after its release. Speaking to Geo News, Haider, who is based...

Farah Khan talks about natural beauty and plastic surgery in Bollywood

Bollywood choreographer and director Farah Khan has shared her thoughts on natural beauty and the prevalence of plastic surgery in the film industry. In a...

Expired medicines found in Lahore children’s hospital: Report

Expired medicines have been found in both the outpatient and ward sections of Lahore’s Children’s Hospital, according to a report by the Punjab Chief...

Mobile operators can block SIMs unused for 180 days, says PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to mobile phone users that SIM cards inactive for six months may be deactivated. According to...

Pakistan stresses rule of law at UN Security Council

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has emphasized the importance of the rule of law for peace, justice, and collective security,...

NAB initiates probe into Sindh government’s solar energy project

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities worth billions of rupees in the Sindh Solar Energy Project. In this...

Cotton sector warns of further decline in cultivation next year

The cotton ginning sector has warned of a further decline in cotton cultivation next year, citing a sharp increase in sugarcane prices and extensive...

Civil servants not bound to follow illegal orders, SC says

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that civil servants are not bound to follow illegal orders, even if such directives are issued by the...

Pakistan begins preparations for third IMF economic review

Pakistan has started preparations for the third economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with sources confirming that the IMF review mission will...

KP govt announces division of Swat district into two parts

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially announced the division of Swat district into two parts, following a decision made by the provincial cabinet. According to...

5.5-Magnitude earthquake hits Tebo county, gansu; over 20,000 evacuated

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Tebo County in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, at 2:56 p.m. on Monday (Beijing Time), according to...

China develops self-powered miniature pacemaker, promising lifetime operation

A Chinese research team has successfully developed a miniature self-powered cardiac pacemaker, paving a new way for the advancement of implantable electronic devices. This achievement...

Beijing emphasizes dialogue, mutual respect in China-U.S. trade relations

China stands ready to work with the United States to manage differences properly, advance cooperation, and maintain the stable, healthy and sustainable development of...

Mahira Hayat says she turns to Allah in times of difficulty

Renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Hayat has shared her approach to dealing with challenges and mental stress, emphasizing the importance of turning directly to Allah. The...

Nasser Adeeb reveals details of Syed Noor and Saima’s secret wedding

Veteran Pakistani filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Adeeb has shared new details about the secret marriage of acclaimed director Syed Noor and actress Saima. Known for...

Nisho Begum reunites with daughter, ends months-long rift

Veteran Pakistani actress Nisho Begum and her daughter, also an actress, have reconciled after a period of strained relations that began in late 2024....

Nipah virus outbreak in India puts T20 World Cup at risk

The 2026 T20 World Cup in India faces uncertainty due to a new outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which has raised serious health...

Pakistan likely to boycott match against India in T20 World Cup

The final decision on whether Pakistan will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup is expected today, sources said. According to officials, Pakistan Cricket Board...

NA committee reviews PHF, forms sub-committee

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination held a heated session on Monday to discuss matters related to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF),...

Police foil terrorist attack in Bannu, two militants killed

Security forces successfully foiled a terrorist attack on a police mobile van in Domel, Bannu, with two militants killed in the exchange of fire,...

Power Division calls report on Rs223bn circular debt rise misleading

The Power Division on Monday described reports of a Rs223 billion increase in the power sector’s circular debt during the first five months of...

Constitutional Court halts ECP proceedings against MNA Sohail Sultan

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday restrained the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from proceeding with the disqualification case against National Assembly member Sohail...

Supreme Court restores right to timely promotion for govt employees

The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major ruling on the promotion of government employees, restoring the right of eligible officers to be promoted...

Mega Leather Show inaugurated in Lahore, over 200 exhibitors participate

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Commerce, inaugurated the Mega Leather Show at the Lahore Expo Center on Monday, highlighting...

Islamabad lawyers begin three-day court boycott over Mazari, Chatha verdict

Lawyers in Islamabad on Monday have launched a three-day boycott of courts to protest the sentencing of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha. The Islamabad...

Interior Minister inaugurates real-time passport monitoring system ‘Shukra’

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday visited the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, where he formally inaugurated a modern monitoring system, “Shukra,”...

NA committee angry over absence of housing minister, secretary

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works, chaired by Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, was postponed on Monday after the...

Effective customs measures boost legal imports: FBR official

Legal imports of petroleum products, textiles and tyres have increased due to effective customs enforcement, Member Customs Operations of the Federal Board of Revenue...

Egyptian President warns Gaza displacement could spark European crisis

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has warned that the displacement of over 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip could trigger severe security, economic, and...

Air China launches first direct Beijing–Abu Dhabi route

A direct air route between Beijing and Abu Dhabi has officially launched, marking the first time a Chinese airline operates a nonstop connection between...

Beijing AI industry surpasses 64.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2025

Beijing continues to lead China in the number of registered artificial intelligence (AI) models, Mayor Yin Yong announced Sunday while presenting the government work...

WHO chief calls U.S. withdrawal “untrue,” warns global safety at risk

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the reasons cited by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health body...

China prints first metal parts in space, a leap for orbital manufacturing

China has successfully conducted its first metal 3D printing experiment in space, marking a major advancement in the country’s in-orbit manufacturing capabilities. The experiment was...

Kumar Sanu wins interim legal order against ex-wife’s defamatory statements

Indian playback singer Kumar Sanu has won a significant legal victory in his defamation case against his former wife, Rita Bhattacharya, who had filed...

Tarnum Naz reveals heartbreak over children claiming her property

Renowned ghazal and classical singer Tarnum Naz has opened up about one of the most painful experiences of her life. In a recent appearance on...

Omar Alam marries Fiza Masroor in elegant Karachi ceremony

Popular Pakistani actor Omar Alam has begun a new chapter in his life by marrying Fiza Masroor. The simple and elegant wedding ceremony took place...

Seema Sajdeh speaks on divorce from Sohail Khan and life after separation

Several years after separating from Bollywood actor Sohail Khan, his former wife, Seema Sajdeh, has opened up about the reasons behind their divorce and...

Showbiz couple celebrates arrival of second child

Popular Pakistani showbiz couple Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, the couple announced on social media. Yasir Hussain...

PCB says government will decide Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that the decision to send the national team to the T20 World Cup will ultimately be...

Islamabad Marathon concludes with international participation from 30 countries

The Islamabad Marathon concluded successfully, featuring strong participation from both domestic and international runners across five categories. The event included full marathon, half marathon, 10km,...

Rashid Latif urges Pakistan to back Bangladesh amid cricket dispute

Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has urged Pakistan to strongly support Bangladesh in the ongoing cricket disputes, criticizing India’s actions as excessive. Speaking to...

PCB announces full squad for T20 World Cup 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, naming Salman Ali Agha as captain. The squad includes...

Babar Azam key for Pakistan in challenging conditions: Aqib Javed

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee member Aqib Javed has emphasized the importance of having Babar Azam in the team, particularly in challenging conditions....

Only 11% of Pakistani households get municipal waste collection: FAFN

A recent survey by the Federal Annual Finance and Planning Network (FAFN) has revealed that municipal authorities in Pakistan collect garbage from only 11...

Over half of Islamabad buildings lack fire safety systems

More than half of the buildings in the federal capital lack complete fire safety arrangements, raising serious concerns about public safety, according to findings...

Stamp paper fees hiked sharply across Punjab

The government has sharply increased stamp paper fees across multiple categories, triggering strong public reaction as citizens complain of a growing financial burden on...

Kuwait-backed Islamic digital bank to start operations in Pakistan

Pakistan’s financial sector has received a fresh boost as confidence among global partners continues to strengthen, supported by facilitation from the Special Investment Facilitation...

Economic stability impossible without expanding tax net: FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial said that Pakistan’s economic stability is not possible without expanding the tax base, warning that continued...

Supreme Court declares second marriage without consent illegal

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that contracting a second marriage without the consent of the first wife and approval from the Arbitration Council is...

Divya Dutta opens up on why she remains single

Veteran Indian actress Divya Dutta has opened up about her decision to remain unmarried, citing her experiences and lessons learned over the years. In...

Actor KRK arrested in Mumbai over firing incident

Actor and film critic Kamaal R. Khan, popularly known as KRK, was arrested by Mumbai police in connection with a firing incident in the...

Saba Faisal shares advice for a happy and successful married life

Veteran Pakistani actress Saba Faisal has shared advice for maintaining a successful and happy married life, drawing attention on social media. In a video...

Shocking revelations emerge in Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding cancellation

New revelations have emerged regarding the cancellation of Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal, drawing widespread attention on social...

French TV star Dylan Thiry performs Umrah with mother after embracing Islam

Renowned French TV star Dylan Thiry, along with his mother, has performed Umrah after embracing Islam, social media reports and posts indicate. A post...

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding arrested in Mexico

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding has been arrested in Mexico after years on the run. U.S. authorities confirmed that the 44-year-old faces...

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