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Punjab govt orders freezing of TLP assets across the province

The Punjab government has ordered the freezing of all properties and assets belonging to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to...

Punjab govt halts computerization of manual arms licenses

The Punjab government has decided to halt the computerization and verification of old manual arms licenses, marking a major policy shift in the province’s...

Court issues 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan in protest case

An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has issued the 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, in connection with...

Afghan Nationals attack Wana Cadet College: Security sources

All terrorists involved in the attack on Cadet College Wana were Afghan nationals, and the entire operation was planned in Afghanistan, security sources revealed...

Junaid Anwar Chaudhry forms committee to identify sites for future ports along coastline

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has constituted a high-level, multi-agency committee to identify potential sites for the establishment of new...

Pakistan and China vow to deepen cooperation under CPEC 2.0

BEIJING (Internews)The Ambassador of Pakistan to China, H.E. Khalil Hashmi, paid a courtesy call today on H.E. Mr. Liu Haixing, Minister of the International...

Police arrest 51 in Lahore Halloween party

Lahore police conducted a raid on a Halloween party organized by TikTok influencer Suzain Khan in the Gulberg area, arresting 51 young men and...

PM, Canadian envoy discuss stronger economic and diplomatic ties

Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House...

Pakistan, World Bank discuss strategic development priorities

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with a World Bank delegation led by Melormaa...

Pakistan welcomes clarifications in Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Pakistan has taken note of the recent decision by the Court of Arbitration, which offered helpful...

Miss Universe contestant Roma Riyaz celebrates Pakistani roots and diversity

Pakistani model Roma Riyaz, who represented the country at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, has responded to criticism about her skin tone...

ICC rejects India’s proposal for two-tier World Test Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected India’s proposal to introduce a two-tier format for the World Test Championship (WTC), confirming that all 12...

Turkey suspends over 1,000 footballers amid betting scandal

Turkey has suspended more than 1,000 footballers as part of a major investigation into illegal betting and corruption in the sport, according to the...

Rawalpindi gets Its first international standard swimming pool

Rawalpindi has inaugurated its first swimming pool built to international standards, along with a modern players’ hostel, marking a significant step in the development...

CCP approves Standpharm transaction by Crest Garments

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the transaction of Standpharm Pakistan (Private) Limited by Crest Garments International (Private) Limited. The transaction forms...

Pakistan pavilion opens at global FinTech Festival in Singapore

The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at the prestigious Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 by Deputy High Commissioner and Charge d’Affaires Salman Mehmood. Speaking...

Asaan Karobar Act 2025 marks legal milestone for investors: BOI Chief

Federal Minister for Investment and Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the 5th Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2025 as Chief Guest at...

Dar opens ISC Session, reaffirms Pakistan’s peace vision

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Ishaq Dar, opened the second day of the two-day Inter-Parliamentary...

Veteran Actor Prem Chopra hospitalised in Mumbai

Renowned Bollywood actor Prem Chopra, 92, has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after developing chest discomfort and health complications linked to a...

LHC judge recuses himself from hearing Ducky Bhai’s Bail petition

The Lahore High Court on Monday saw a brief hearing on the bail petition of YouTuber Saqib Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, in...

Usman takes charge as hockey head coach after last-minute rift

Muhammad Usman has been appointed head coach of the national hockey team for the Bangladesh tour after a dispute between the Pakistan Hockey Federation...

John Cena wins intercontinental title, completes WWE grand slam

Hollywood star and professional wrestler John Cena has achieved a major milestone in his 23-year WWE career, winning the Intercontinental Championship for the first...

Pakistan announces squad for Over-40 T20 World Cup 2025

The Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association has announced an 18-member national squad for the IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in...

Nadir Raza Mirza to represent Pakistan at Junior Tennis Championship in Japan

Pakistani junior tennis player Nadir Raza Mirza is representing Pakistan at the Dunlop Road to the Australian Open – Asian Qualifying Tournament in Yokkaichi,...

Lady Inspector Iram Khanam to represent Pakistan in Sri Lanka

Lady Inspector Iram Khanam of Rawalpindi Police has been selected to represent Pakistan in the International World Powerlifting Championship, scheduled to be held in...

PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Zardari condemn deadly G-11 courthouse blast

Top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defense Minister, and Interior Minister, have strongly condemned the suicide bombing outside...

Deadly suicide blast outside Islamabad Court claims 12 lives, 27 injured

At least 12 people were killed and more than 27 others injured in a suicide bombing outside the G-11 Islamabad courthouse today. Initial reports indicate...

Islamabad ATC orders arrest warrant and passport blocking for PTI leaders

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued an arrest warrant for PTI leader Sheikh Waqas Akram and ordered the passports of fellow party...

Justice Athar Minallah, 38 former law clerks write to CJP Amid 27th Amendment controversy

The ongoing debate over the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has intensified after a letter written by Supreme Court’s senior judge, Justice Athar Minallah, surfaced,...

Pakistan targets $200 million meat exports to Malaysia

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Committee on Pakistan-Malaysia Cooperation on Meat Export from Pakistan, emphasizing the...

40% Pakistanis support second marriage, men more likely to approve: Gallup Survey

A recent Gallup Pakistan survey reveals that 40 percent of Pakistanis are in favor of second marriages under certain conditions, while 60 percent oppose...

PM reviews progress on Jinnah Medical Complex construction

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center. The Prime Minister emphasized...

PM urges regional peace and development at Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that peace and stability are the foundations of sustainable development, highlighting the ongoing global conflicts as a reminder...

IHC summons officials for blocking Imran Khan meeting

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the parties concerned on a contempt of court petition filed over the failure to arrange...

Court issues notices to Govt for stopping Sheikh Rasheed from performing Umrah

The court has issued notices to the federal government after former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was barred from travelling to Saudi Arabia for...

“Only Allah’s Court left Now,” Asad Qaiser criticises 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has strongly criticised the 27th Constitutional Amendment, alleging that it subordinates the judiciary...

KP to present “Peace Jirga” declaration before Federal Govt, security bodies

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to forward the declaration of the Peace Jirga scheduled for November 12 to the federal government and...

Shahbaz Shafiq orders removal of PM immunity clause from 27th Constitutional Amendment

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed that the clause granting immunity to the Prime Minister be removed from the draft of the 27th Constitutional...

PPP demands lifetime immunity for President, seeks Abolition of NAB in 27th Amendment talks

During recent talks between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the PPP reportedly demanded lifetime immunity...

Punjab extends Section 144 for seven more days amid security concerns

The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for seven more days, until November 15, to maintain law...

13 more NCCI officials booked in call center extortion case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against 13 additional officers of the National Counter Crime Intelligence Agency (NCCIA) over allegations of...

President, PM pay glowing tribute to Allama Iqbal on 148th birth anniversary

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 148th birth anniversary, describing the Poet...

Pakistan secures $100 Million in foreign loans to strengthen public finances

Pakistan has approved two foreign loans worth a total of $100 million aimed at improving tax system performance, enhancing transparency in public spending, and...

PTA announces nationwide movement against 27th Amendment

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain (PTA) has announced a nationwide protest movement against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling for a suspension of parliamentary proceedings until their...

Rybakina upsets world No. 1 Sabalenka in WTA Riyadh final

Kazakhstan’s Rebeka Rybakina created a major upset in the WTA Riyadh Final, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-3, 7-6. The victory...

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig clinches third straight ITF junior title

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig captured his third consecutive ITF singles title by defeating fellow Pakistani Hamza Roman 6-4, 6-4 in the Boys’ Singles Final...

Anushka Sharma Returns to films in cricket biopic ‘Chakra Express’

Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma is set to make her cinematic comeback nearly seven years after her last film, starring in the sports biographical movie...

Remembering Master Ghulam Haider, pioneer of South Asian film music

Today marks the anniversary of the passing of legendary music composer Master Ghulam Haider, who died on November 9, 1953, leaving behind a lasting...

Abrar Ahmed, Quinton de Kock hit major milestones in Faisalabad ODI

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the final match of the three-match ODI series in Faisalabad, winning the series 2-1. South Africa, opting...

ICC reveals cricket qualification plan for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Cricket is set to return to the Olympic Games for the first time since Paris 1900, with the ICC Board discussing the qualification formula...

Pakistan’s Qudratullah advances to boxing semifinals at Islamic Solidarity Games

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 55kg category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,...

Sri Lanka cricket team arrives in Pakistan ahead of ODI series

The Sri Lanka national cricket team, led by captain Charith Asalanka, has arrived in Pakistan ahead of a three-match One Day International (ODI) series....

Pakistan lift Hong Kong Sixes title with 43-run win over Kuwait

Pakistan emerged champions of the Hong Kong Sixes after defeating Kuwait by 43 runs in a high-scoring final on Saturday. Kuwait won the toss and...

Smog crisis worsens in Punjab as Lahore’s AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels

Air pollution across Punjab continued to worsen on Sunday, with Lahore once again blanketed in dense smog as its Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered...

Jaffar express suspended between Quetta and Peshawar until November 13

Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffar Express train service operating between Quetta and Peshawar, effective from today until 13 November, citing operational requirements. According to...

FIA Peshawar arrests four in fake citizenship case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has foiled an attempt to illegally obtain Pakistani citizenship, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. According to...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalize Hajj 2026 arrangement

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement outlining arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026, ensuring smooth management and services for Pakistani pilgrims. The...

Arshad Nadeem resumes training after injury for World Islamic Games

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has resumed training after recovering from injury, as he begins preparations for the upcoming World Islamic Games. Arshad, who...

Pakistan hockey team to tour Spain ahead of Pro League

Pakistan’s national hockey team is set to tour Spain as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Pro League, with fixtures scheduled in...

Cricket Australia approves BBL privatisation plan

Cricket Australia has decided to proceed with the privatisation of the Big Bash League (BBL), a move aimed at revamping the competition and boosting...

PSB opens inquiry into controversial ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach

An inquiry has been initiated into the controversial lifetime ban imposed on Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, with the Pakistan Sports...

Pakistan, Iran move to ease cross-border trade, Says Abdul Aleem Khan

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating smoother cross-border movement of goods between Pakistan and Iran. He expressed his...

Pakistan to revamp PARC under china-backed reform plan

Pakistan is set to undertake a major restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) under a Strategic Reform and Cooperation Plan developed with...

Govt slashes smart meter prices to accelerate digital power reforms

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a major step toward improving customer service and operational efficiency through the large-scale rollout of smart...

Punjab launches mobile app for prison visit bookings

The Punjab prisons department has introduced a mobile application to facilitate advance booking for meetings with inmates across jails in the province, including Adiala...

Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa entry deadline to 30 days

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a major revision to the Umrah visa policy, reducing the pre-travel validity period from three...

SC stops Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing tax notices on evacuee trust property

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has barred the Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing property tax notices to the Evacuee Trust Property (ETP) Board, suspending...

ATC issues notice to police in case against journalist Matiullah Jan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued a notice to police in a case filed against senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who faces charges...

Smog crisis deepens in Punjab as Faisalabad tops global pollution index

Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab have reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad topping the global pollution index as the most polluted city of...

Federal government raises house rent ceiling for employees by 85%

The federal government has approved an 85% increase in the house rent ceiling for government employees across the country to help them cope with...

FIA seizes $55,000 in crackdown on illegal hawala-hundi network

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized over Rs 15 million (US$55,000) worth of foreign currency during a crackdown against illegal hawala-hundi and unlicensed...

Pakistan to establish center of excellence in advanced materials

The five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) concluded successfully at the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad, drawing participation from leading...

Pakistan Pair wins boys’ doubles title at ITF World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun secured the Boys’ Doubles title at the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship...

Shah Rukh Khan calls Salman Khan “best brother” during birthday Q&A

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has referred to fellow megastar Salman Khan as the “best brother” during an online fan interaction held on the...

Diljit Dosanjh faces racial stereotyping in Australia, responds with grace

Popular Bollywood actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has faced racial stereotyping during a recent visit to Australia, where he was performing as part of...

Karachi to host World Culture Festival 2025

The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the launch of the World Culture Festival 2025, with a formal ceremony and press conference held...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

U.S. should work with China to ensure steady progress in bilateral ties

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, offers a vital opportunity for both countries...

U.S. should work with China to ensure steady progress in bilateral ties

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, offers a vital opportunity for both countries...

Govt to grant industry status to gemstone exporters

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with Barneby Plowright, a leading gemstones exporter, in...

CCP educates QAU students in competition law

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an awareness session on Competition Law at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), to educate students on the principles of...

PM orders probe to identify suspects behind major sales tax fraud

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough investigation to identify all institutions, companies, and individuals involved in a major sales tax fraud, directing...

Mikaeel Ali Baig reaches ITF World Junior Tennis final in Islamabad

Pakistan’s rising tennis talent Mikaeel Ali Baig stormed into the boys’ singles final of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30...

Rabia Kulsoom refuses roles that don’t build her identity

Pakistani actress Rabia Kulsoom has said she will no longer take up roles that do not contribute to her artistic identity or professional recognition,...

Laura Wolvaardt record-breaking knock puches Proteas to Maiden Final

South Africa women’s cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a record-breaking performance to steer her side into the ICC Women’s World Cup final for...

Pakistan to leverage economic diplomacy for exports, investment”

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's economic diplomacy strategy and enhance trade....

PCB awards contracts to 157 cricketers for 2025–26 season

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025–26 season. According to a press release issued by the PCB,...

Netflix announces global premiere events for final season of ‘Stranger Things’

Netflix has announced global fan celebrations and a worldwide premiere for the final season of the popular horror-adventure web series Stranger Things, international media...

Punjab CM orders emergency anti-smog measures across province

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered emergency measures to tackle worsening smog across the province, directing immediate closure of all under-construction buildings,...

EPD seals two polluting industrial units in Lahore

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has sealed two industrial units in Lahore for contributing to air pollution during late-night anti-smog operations, officials confirmed...

Marijuana worth Rs67.5m seized from ‘Thai Red Tea’ parcel at Karachi Airport

The Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) of the Customs Collectorate at Karachi airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics through international mail by...

Pakistan eyes Vietnam’s economic model; boosts trade outreach to Iran

Pakistan has expressed interest in studying Vietnam’s economic transformation to strengthen its own investment and export landscape, as part of its ongoing economic diplomacy...

NADRA blocks Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport on court orders

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport in compliance...

Punjab distributes Rs6.39bn under flood relief programme: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that a total of Rs6.39 billion has been distributed so far under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation...

NSW delegation visits NDMA’s national emergencies operation centre

A delegation of 27th National Security Workshop visited National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters today. The delegation received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s...

Govt reviews auto import schemes to curb misuse, boost local manufacturing

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan co-chaired a high-level meeting at...

Russian Embassy refutes ‘100% fake’ video alleging Putin threatened Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Russian Embassy has declared the viral social media video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan as “100% fake.” The embassy clarified...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

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