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Tabish Hashmi trolls Pakistan cricket after India defeat

Pakistani host and comedian Tabish Hashmi took a humorous jab at the national cricket team following its heavy defeat to India in the ICC...

Power Division plans targeted subsidies through BISP

The Power Division has finalized a future subsidy framework and will brief an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on recent tariff restructuring and the...

State Bank fined Rs500,000 for denying paternity leave

Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment Fauzia Waqar has declared that granting 30 days’ paternity leave at the birth of a child is mandatory,...

Freight charges raised by 3 percent after fuel price hike

The President of the Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, Malik Shehzad Awan, has announced a three percent increase in freight charges across the country following...

Rawalpindi Express questions PCB leadership

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as the Rawalpindi Express, has openly acknowledged Pakistan’s defeat to India and pointed to deep-rooted structural flaws...

Mohammad Yousuf demands end to political interference in cricket

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has called for an end to political interference in cricket, describing the current phase as one of the darkest...

Team management mulls resting seniors after poor show

Pakistan team management has expressed disappointment over the failure of senior players to deliver in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and is considering...

Babar Azam’s six drought continues in T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has failed to hit a single six in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since 2021, a statistic that...

Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year --...

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr return pays off

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al-Nassr’s starting lineup and scored against Al-Fateh after missing two matches due to a dispute with the club. Ronaldo...

Sajid Khan expresses disappointment over PSL snub

Pakistan Test cricketer Sajid Khan expressed his disappointment on social media after not being selected for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11. Posting on...

India-Pakistan T20 match drives 25% ad rate surge

Advertising rates have surged by 25 percent for the upcoming India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, as experts are dubbing the group-stage clash...

West Indies qualify for T20 World Cup Super 8s

West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Nepal by nine...

Nida Yasir shares how she handles social media trolling

Popular Pakistani television host Nida Yasir has shared insights on how she deals with trolling and negative comments on social media. Speaking on a YouTube...

Gauri Khan transforms ancestral home into luxury resort

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife and acclaimed interior designer Gauri Khan has converted her nearly century-old ancestral home into a modern luxury resort. Despite...

Inmate claims to gift Jacqueline Fernandes $3.7 million helicopter

Indian media reports that jailed businessman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, facing a ₹200 crore money laundering case, has claimed to gift Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandes a...

U.S. ends TPS for Yemenis affecting nearly 4,000 people

Nearly 4,000 Yemenis will be affected by the U.S. decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, a Yemeni official said. U.S. Secretary of...

Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, the rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU), and Mahamoud Ali...

China to build 1.5 trillion-yuan tea industry by 2030

China has issued new guidelines to upgrade its tea industry, aiming to grow the total value of the full industrial chain to 1.5 trillion...

Wang Yi meets Marco Rubio to boost China-U.S. dialogue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, with both sides agreeing...

China, EU urged to manage differences and deepen cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged China and the European Union (EU) to respect each other’s core interests, manage differences, deepen practical cooperation, and...

South Africa women beat Pakistan by six wickets in T20 series

In the second match of the Women’s T20 series, South Africa defeated Pakistan by six wickets to take a decisive lead in the series. Batting...

Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar express concern over Imran Khan’s health

Pakistan’s former cricket stars Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar have expressed concern over the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Shahid Afridi, currently in...

Ireland posts 235 against Oman, second-highest T20 World Cup total

The 2026 T20 World Cup is on the verge of breaking a 19-year-old record as Ireland posted a massive total of 235 runs against...

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi flies to Sri Lanka for Pakistan-India T20 clash

Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has departed for Sri Lanka to witness the biggest T20 World Cup clash between Pakistan and...

Pakistan and Turkey sign MoUs to boost agri-livestock collaboration

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) continues to play a key role in promoting institutional coordination, global partnerships, and an investor-friendly environment. Memorandums of Understanding...

Opposition sit-ins continue in Islamabad

Protest sit-ins by the opposition alliance continued in the federal capital on Saturday, with leaders staging demonstrations at Parliament House and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House...

UK mandates British passport for dual nationals

The United Kingdom has introduced a new regulation for dual nationals, making it mandatory for British citizens holding dual nationality to enter the country...

PM directs effective handling of capital’s security

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who briefed him in detail on the overall security...

Pakistan Secures $3m GEF Funding to Protect Marine Biodiversity

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to conserve...

UAE aviation sector posts record growth in 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded strong growth in its aviation sector in 2025, reinforcing its position as a leading regional hub for air...

China hails Germany as top European trading partner

Germany has been China's largest trading partner and a top source of foreign investment from Europe since the establishment of diplomatic ties over five...

China congratulates Bangladesh on election victory

China noted that Bangladesh had a steady and smooth general election and congratulates the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on winning the election, a foreign...

China and U.S. hold 11th anti-drug intelligence exchange

The 11th China-U.S. anti-drug intelligence exchange meeting was held in the United States from Feb. 10 to 12 (local time), with cross-departmental delegations from...

White paper on Hong Kong provides guidance for safeguarding national security, central gov’t office in HKSAR says

A white paper released by China's State Council Information Office on Hong Kong provides guidance for advancing Hong Kong's national security work, the Office...

China deploys AI models in space

China has taken a major step toward building an AI-powered space infrastructure, with a satellite constellation deploying 10 AI models in orbit and establishing...

China releases white paper on Hong Kong’s efforts in safeguarding national security under One Country, Two Systems framework

BEIJING: China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One...

China hosts foreign experts ahead of Spring Festival

Ahead of the Spring Festival, Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Fri-day afternoon hosted a symposium at the Great Hall of the People for representatives...

Veteran actress seeks assistance after losing her home

Veteran Pakistani actress Abida Beg has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for assistance, sharing her plight in a viral social media video. In...

Junaid Khan, Tamna Bhatia in talks for Ragini 3

Bollywood star Junaid Khan, son of Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan, is in talks to star alongside actress Tamna Bhatia in the upcoming sequel of...

Bushra Ansari shares thoughts on love and marriage in new vlog

Veteran Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari recently shared reflections on love, marriage, and her experiences on set in a new vlog. Speaking about her younger days,...

Pakistani actor’s unique dance sparks social media debate

Pakistani actor Faisal Rehman, known for his roles in romantic films, recently made headlines after a video of him dancing in his kitchen went...

Aamir Khan, wife Faryal join Netflix’s Dubai Bling season 4

Boxing legend Aamir Khan and his wife Faryal Mehmood are set to appear in the popular Netflix reality show Dubai Bling. According to British media...

Pakistan beats Nepal in Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars opener

Pakistan made a victorious start to the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars by defeating Nepal in their opening match. Nepal won the toss and invited...

Inzamam-ul-Haq joins Rawalpindi franchise as President of Cricket Affairs

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has joined the Rawalpindi franchise for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League. The Rawalpindi team has appointed Inzamam-ul-Haq as...

Usman Tariq sparks fear in India ahead of T20 clash

Ahead of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup clash with India, fears are mounting in the Indian camp over the impact of Usman Tariq. With the presence...

Zimbabwe stuns Australia by 23 runs in T20 World Cup

In the 19th match of the T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Australia by 23 runs. At R. Premadasa Stadium,...

AI could replace white-collar jobs within 18 months: Microsoft CEO

Microsoft’s AI division CEO Mustafa Suleyman has warned that artificial intelligence could replace certain white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months. In a...

Islamabad High Court administration committee reconstituted

The administration committee of the Islamabad High Court has been reconstituted, with the official notification now issued. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro has been removed from...

Red Zone sealed ahead of opposition protest

The Red Zone in the federal capital was completely sealed on Friday in view of a protest announced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the...

Asim Iftikhar raises cross-border terror issue at UNSC

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has expressed deep concern over terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil, telling the United...

Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress on Islamabad model jail

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Islamabad Model Jail and the under-construction hostel at the National Police Academy to review progress on the ongoing...

UAE agrees to two-month rollover of $2bn deposit

The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for a short period of two months, providing temporary...

Targeted service upgrades warm homecoming migration as Spring Festival approaches

NANCHANG: In the early morning, 58-year-old construction worker Wang Xianzeng let out a sigh of relief at his rural home. The parcel he had...

China’s experience seen as valuable asset for emerging economies: Saudi minister

China has shared valuable development experience with emerging economies and continues to play an important role in supporting their growth, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed...

Chinese AI firms race to launch new models over Lunar New Year

Chinese AI companies are racing to launch new models over the Lunar New Year holiday, aiming to spark the next “DeepSeek moment” in generative...

China rejects U.S. criticism of Chancay Port, calls it smear

China on Thursday firmly rejected and strongly condemned recent criticism by the United States over Chancay Port, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of...

China, U.S. maintain close economic and trade communication

China and the United States continue to maintain close communication on economic and trade matters, a Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson said Thursday. He Yadong stated...

China backs two-state solution to resolve Palestinian issue

China reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution as the fundamental path to resolving the Palestinian issue, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday. Lin...

Sialkot Stallions owners confident Smith-Akram combo will elevate team

Owners of PSL’s new franchise, Sialkot Stallions, have expressed confidence that the combination of Steve Smith and Wasim Akram will take the team to...

Namibia Captain criticizes lack of floodlight practice ahead of India clash

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus has raised concerns over lack of practice under floodlights ahead of their T20 World Cup clash against India. Speaking to the...

Ahmed Shehzad opens up about pain of being out of national team

Former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has opened up about the emotional toll of being away from the national team, revealing that his nine-year-old son...

Mohammad Nabi fined for ICC code breach against South Africa

Afghanistan’s senior all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the thrilling encounter against South Africa. According to the...

PSL 11 auction concludes: Naseem Shah, Steve Smith top the charts

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) witnessed its first-ever players’ draft, concluding a highly competitive auction at the Expo Center in Lahore, where all eight...

Alizeh Shah’s Instagram posts spark fan frenzy, marriage proposals pour in

Popular actress Alizeh Shah has captured social media attention with two recent Instagram posts, sparking a wave of fan admiration and even marriage proposals. In...

Tabish Hashmi makes acting debut in Aag Lage Basti Mein

Stand-up comedian and host of the popular show Hansna Mana Hai, Tabish Hashmi, has opened up about his acting debut in the upcoming feature...

Nasir Adeeb slams Shan Shahid over viral comment during film promotion

Renowned Pakistani writer Nasir Adeeb has publicly criticized legendary actor Shan Shahid over remarks made during the promotion of his upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr Punjabi film...

Ayush Sharma receives threatening email linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Bollywood actor Ayush Sharma, brother-in-law of Salman Khan, has reportedly received a threatening email, raising security concerns in the film industry. According to Indian media...

Rajpal Yadav’s wife thanks Bollywood for support during Tihar jail case

Radha Yadav, wife of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, has expressed gratitude to her colleagues in the film industry for standing by the actor during...

Punjab launches digital traffic challan system “One App”

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the digital traffic challan system “One App” in the city, marking the first evidence-based traffic enforcement system...

Punjab inaugurates first government autism centre in Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated autistic children and their parents on the establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run autism centre. Addressing the inauguration...

KP govt announces strict steps for protection of female students

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced key measures to ensure the protection of female students in universities across the province. According to an official statement,...

Rs5 million compensation announced for each martyr’s family

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Khadija-tul-Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, which was targeted in a recent terrorist attack, and condemned the incident as an...

Supreme Court orders eye specialist access for PTI founder

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed authorities to provide PTI founder Imran Khan access to an eye specialist and facilitate telephone contact with his...

Mustafa Kamal stresses strengthening primary healthcare system

Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal has said that primary healthcare holds central importance in the health sector and the Government of...

Pakistan, IFAD review 1.2 billion dollar development portfolio

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain is leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 49th Session of the Governing Council of...

Pakistan dispatches 29th humanitarian aid consignment to Palestine

Under the patronage of the Government of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has coordinated the dispatch of an additional humanitarian aid consignment...

Pakistan, Cambodia explore technology-driven trade partnership at NUST

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul visited the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and...

“China Impact”? “China Opportunity”!

Recently, data released by China's General Administration of Customs showed that in the first 11 months of 2025, China's trade surplus reached US$1.08 trillion,...

Iran says U.S. demands hinder nuclear talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the “wall of distrust” created by the West, along with excessive U.S. demands, is hindering progress...

China says partnership with Canada not aimed at any third party

China on Wednesday clarified that its strategic partnership with Canada is not aimed at any third party, responding to remarks made by U.S. President...

China opens world-first intelligent driving lab

A new integrated intelligent driving laboratory, capable of simulating real vehicles, dynamic traffic, and climate conditions simultaneously, has commenced operations in a high-tech zone...

Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to service personnel

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces' combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service...

China rejects U.S. nuclear test accusations as unfounded

China on Wednesday rejected U.S. accusations that it has conducted nuclear explosive tests, calling the claims “entirely unfounded” and accusing Washington of fabricating excuses...

Cholistan Desert hosts 21st International Jeep Rally with full security

The Cholistan Desert is set to become a hub of speed and excitement as the 21st International Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally officially kicks off...

Wasim Akram appointed president of PSL’s Sialkot Stallions

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has been appointed as the president of the newly launched PSL franchise, Sialkot Stallions, and the team’s official logo...

Farhan joins elite Pakistani batters including Babar Azam and Shahid Afridi

Pakistan witnessed two major milestones during their T20 World Cup 2026 match against the United States as opener Sahibzada Farhan and fast bowler Shaheen...

Rawalpindi announces player retentions ahead of PSL 11 auction

The newly branded Rawalpindi franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced its player retentions ahead of the ongoing PSL 11 player auction. According...

Usman Tariq faces criticism from Indian cricket circles after T20 World Cup win

Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq has once again come under criticism from some Indian cricket circles following his stellar performance in the T20 World Cup...

PSL player auction makes history with 800-plus registrations

A historic moment unfolded in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history as the first-ever player auction kicked off at the Expo Center in Lahore. Over 800...

Indus AI Week 2026 highlights Pakistan’s tech ambitions

The reform initiatives of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are translating into tangible progress for national economic and technology projects. “Indus AI Week 2026”...

ANF seizes 1.2 tons of hashish in Gwadar operation

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered 1.2 tons of high-quality hashish and arrested two suspects in a major crackdown against an international drug trafficking...

Over 38,500 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries in one year

Details regarding the number of Pakistanis deported by Gulf countries over the past year were presented in the National Assembly. The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis...

KP government unveils comprehensive transgender protection policy

The provincial government has introduced a comprehensive new policy aimed at protecting transgender persons from harassment, violence and discrimination, while ensuring their social and...

PM takes notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the new solar regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and directed...

Opposition protests as NA passes six bills amid quorum row

The Speaker of the National Assembly proceeded with the legislative business during the sitting of the House despite repeated objections from the opposition over...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree on investment-led economic partnership

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a comprehensive meeting with Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,...

Health minister inaugurates 1MW solar system at EPI warehouse

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, today inaugurated a 1-megawatt solar power system at the EPI Warehouse in collaboration with UNICEF, marking a...

Textiles, pharmaceuticals and SEZs top Pakistan–Cambodia agenda

A delegation-level meeting co-chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan Jam Kamal Khan and Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul was held today...

Xi visits people in Beijing ahead of Spring Festival, extends greetings to all Chinese

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Beijing during a two-day inspection tour from Monday to Tuesday, extending Spring Festival...

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