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SHC Issues notices over delay in PMDC license for Pakistan’s first transgender doctor

The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and other relevant parties in response to a petition...

Government obtained 29 international loans worth $10.1 billion: EAD report

Pakistan secured foreign loans worth $10.1 billion during the last fiscal year, according to official data presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EAD)...

Pak-Afghan border tensions won’t end without talks with Kabul

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Tuesday urged political and security actors to pursue talks with Afghanistan, saying enduring peace cannot...

PMDC directs universities to conduct MDCAT under new guidelines

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed universities across the country to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in...

Javed Akhtar criticizes India’s warm reception for Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi

Renowned Indian lyricist and author Javed Akhtar has sharply criticized the Indian government’s reception for Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, calling it...

Sarwat Gilani criticizes ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Aani’ team for unprofessional behavior

Renowned Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani has spoken out against what she described as unprofessional behavior by the team behind the hit film franchise "Jawani...

Rare record set in Delhi test between India and West Indies

A unique record was created during the ongoing Test match between India and the West Indies in Delhi, where India declared their first innings...

Rawalpindi achieves 89% target on first day of polio drive

Rawalpindi’s health authorities have announced the successful completion of the first day of the city’s anti-polio campaign, achieving a major milestone with 989,924 children...

Pakistan finance minister holds key meetings with IMF, World Bank in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb had a busy first day of his official visit to the United States with a...

PM dismisses FBR officer over corruption and misconduct charges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the dismissal of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Grade-20 officer Ranaa Waqar Ali after charges of incompetence, misconduct,...

Waste Management Company warns of penalties as traders refuse to pay garbage tax

The Rawalpindi Solid Waste Management Company (RSWMC) has imposed a new “garbage tax” on residents, shopkeepers, and commercial property owners, triggering widespread protests across...

Finance Minister invites US firms to invest in Pakistan’s energy, agriculture, and it sectors

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited US companies to invest in Pakistan’s oil, mineral, agriculture, and information technology sectors, highlighting the country’s improving...

Pakistan has right to send back undocumented Afghan refugees: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Afghan Taliban are simultaneously issuing threats and expressing a desire for dialogue, urging them to first...

Pakistan stock market suffers massive fall amid border tensions and IMF uncertainty

Pakistan’s stock market witnessed another steep decline on Monday, as political uncertainty, renewed border tensions with Afghanistan, and delays in the IMF loan program...

Norway announces it’s Israel’s match revenue to Gaza relief efforts

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that all proceeds from the upcoming football match against Israel will be donated to Doctors Without Borders...

Chinese naval hospital ship provides medical services in Tonga

SUVA: The Chinese naval hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, arrived at Nuku'alofa Port, Tonga, on Monday, starting a seven-day visit featuring medical services and...

Rashid Khan equals Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq’s ODI record

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan delivered a stunning performance against Bangladesh on Saturday, taking five wickets in the second One-Day International and equaling a...

Pakistan all out for 378, South Africa reach 216-6 at close of day two

The second day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa concluded at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with South Africa reaching 216 for six...

Abhishek Bachchan gives credits of his success to Aishwarya

Actor Abhishek Bachchan won the Best Actor award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 and attributed his victory to the unwavering support and sacrifices...

Faiza Hasan stands by Firdous Jamal, urges media to focus on art, not controversy

Veteran actress Faiza Hasan has voiced support for her colleague Firdous Jamal, asserting that he is repeatedly summoned for interviews over controversial statements rather...

Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan strengthen regional cooperation on disaster resilience

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted two high-level parliamentary delegations from Türkiye and Azerbaijan at its National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) in Islamabad...

Deputy PM highlights Pakistan’s climate resilience vision on disaster risk reduction day

On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pakistan reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing disaster risk,...

Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women’s development at Beijing meeting

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the international community's shared responsibility and called for more practical actions to promote women's advancement. Xi hailed...

Pakistan showcases innovation at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai

Pakistan’s Tech Destination Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at GITEX Global 2025, marking a powerful continuation of the country’s rise as a global technology...

Xi puts forward proposals to advance women’s all-round development

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday put forward four proposals to accelerate the process of women's all-round development. Addressing the opening ceremony of the...

Pakistan moves toward implementing transparent carbon market

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with Ms. Helene Paust, Deputy Head of Cooperation...

Pakistan dispatches 100 tons of relief goods to Gaza via Egypt

Under the directive of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) coordinated the dispatch of Alkhidmat Foundation’s 100 tons of relief consignment...

Road closures disrupt court proceedings in Islamabad Amid TLP protest

Road closures across Islamabad caused by a religious group’s protest disrupted judicial proceedings, as most lawyers were unable to reach the Islamabad High Court...

Pakistan sets $30 billion target for pharmaceutical exports in five years

The federal government has set an ambitious goal of increasing Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports to 30 billion dollars within the next five years, as part...

Justice Junaid Ghaffar appointed chairman of Competition Appellate Tribunal

The federal government has appointed former Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice (Retired) Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, as the new Chairman of the...

Pakistan Army wins gold at Cambrian Patrol 2025 in UK

The Pakistan Army team has won a gold medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2025 military exercise held in Wales, United Kingdom, according to...

Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan Reunite in Romantic Film Neelofar, set for november release

Pakistan’s beloved on-screen duo Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are all set to reunite on the big screen, as their much-awaited romantic drama film...

SHO martyred, 48 security personnel injured as police clear TLP long march in Muridke

A police operation against the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) long march in Muridke concluded on Sunday after hours of violent clashes, leaving one police officer...

Pakistan makes maritime history as its largest-ever container ship docks in Karachi

Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its maritime and trade sectors as the country’s largest-ever container ship, the MSC Mikol, successfully docked at...

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau relationship confirmed after viral Santa Barbara yacht clip

Rumors surrounding American pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been confirmed following the release of a viral video...

Lifetime ban imposed on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) reportedly has imposed a lifetime ban on Salman Iqbal Butt, the coach of Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem,...

Pakistan post 313-5 on day one against South Africa

Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at a strong position, scoring 313 runs for the loss of five...

23 soldiers martyred, 200 terrorists neutralized in fierce Pak-Afghan Border clashes

Pakistan’s Armed Forces have killed more than 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists while repelling an unprovoked attack launched from across the Pak-Afghan border, the...

SMEDA Board reviews SME formalization and ordinance amendments

The 32nd meeting of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Haroon Akhtar...

Sindh Imposes Section 144, Bans Gatherings for One Month

The Sindh government has imposed Section 144 across the province for one month, banning public gatherings, rallies, and sit-ins, according to a notification issued...

Stage dancer Muneeba Shah shot dead in Peshawar

Stage actress and dancer Muneeba Shah was shot dead in Peshawar on Saturday night after unidentified gunmen opened fire on her rickshaw. According to police,...

“My music will live on”: Ed Sheeran shares plans for album after death

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has made a surprising revelation, saying that his final music album will be released only after his death. In a recent...

Nationwide Polio Campaign to Begin Tomorrow Across 159 Districts

A nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin tomorrow (October 13) across 159 districts of Pakistan, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). In a...

Rawalpindi reports 16 new dengue cases in 24 hours

Sixteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, according to the District Health Authority. Officials said that so far...

NADRA launches digital birth and death registration system in hospitals

A pilot project for Pakistan’s new digital system to report births and deaths has been launched in more than 50 hospitals and health centers...

Lahore metro and orange line still shut down due to TLP protests

Metro bus and Orange Line train services in Lahore remain suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP),...

Pakistan’s response targets ‘Fitna-e-Khawarij’ terrorists, Not Afghan civilians: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border, terming the unprovoked firing and raids by the Taliban government as...

China Speaks the Language of Progress

Over the last four decades, China has written one of the most remarkable success stories of the modern world. From a nation once struggling...

China Speaks the Language of Progress

Over the last four decades, China has written one of the most remarkable success stories of the modern world. From a nation once struggling...

26 new dengue cases reported during 24 hours in Islamabad

The dengue outbreak in Islamabad continues as 26 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the district administration. Health department officials...

FIA foils fake travel bid; four arrested at Islamabad, Quetta airports

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has thwarted multiple attempts to travel abroad using fake documents, arresting four suspects, including a woman, at Islamabad...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to strengthen it and sports collaboration

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting information technology education and sports development, marking a new...

Punjab providing best facilities to investors: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Makkah and Madinah are dearer to Pakistanis than their own lives, calling it a great honor...

KP Governor confirms receiving Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has confirmed receiving the handwritten resignation of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday afternoon. According to official...

Commerce Minister urges value addition and modernization in citrus sector

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized the government’s firm commitment to boosting Pakistan’s agricultural exports through value addition, innovation, and quality...

Jam Kamal Khan presents “Real Balochistan” at festival, urges unity through Culture and Investment

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that it is time to show the “real and vibrant Balochistan” to the world which...

Actress Javeria Saud Reflects on Marriage and Women’s Strength

Renowned Pakistani actress and writer Javeria Saud has said that after marrying actor Saud, she realized how the presence of a man can make...

More than 24 Pakistani runners to compete in Chicago Marathon

Over 53,000 runners from across the globe are set to compete in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, and among them will be more than...

Arshad Nadeem’s coach submits reply to Federation over world championship performance

Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Iqbal Butt, has submitted a detailed written reply to the Pakistan Athletics Federation (AFP) regarding the Olympian’s underwhelming performance at...

Pakistan announces playing XI for first test against South Africa in Lahore

Pakistan has finalized its playing eleven for the first Test match against South Africa, marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27...

Pakistan marks International Day of Girl Child with pledges, events and policy focus

Pakistan observed the International Day of the Girl Child with multiple events and renewed commitments to girls’ empowerment, rights, and access to education, health,...

IHC seeks replies on petition against “Lazawal Ishq” show

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought responses from the concerned parties over a petition filed against the social media show “Lazawal Ishq.” According to...

Secretary PHF calls for setting up National Hockey Board to ensure financial stability

Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Rana Mujahid Ali Khan, has emphasized the urgent need to establish a Pakistan Hockey Board (PHB)...

Deepika Padukone appointed India’s first mental health ambassador

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been appointed as India’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Expressing gratitude for the...

Pakistani singer Samar Jafri earns spot in Spotify’s Global RADAR program

Pakistani rising star Samar Jafri has earned international recognition after being selected by Spotify for its 2025 fourth-quarter RADAR Pakistan Artist Program. The honor...

Egypt marches to World Cup 2026 with Salah’s heroics

Egypt has secured its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the nation’s fifth appearance in the tournament. Captain Mohamed Salah played a...

Pakistan to face India in high-stakes Johor Cup clash on Tuesday

The Johor Cup, a prestigious under-21 hockey tournament, is set to begin tomorrow in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with the Pakistan junior team opening their...

Google’s Gemini 2.5 AI set to control web interfaces, moving toward full computer automation

Google has introduced a preview version of its latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, designed to perform tasks on web browsers much...

PIA engineers slam management over ‘disastrous technical decisions,’ aircraft grounded

Officials of the Society of Aircraft Engineers Pakistan (SAEP) have strongly criticized the management of the national flag carrier, accusing it of gross technical...

María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic struggle in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her unwavering commitment to democracy and her...

Rawalpindi turns into ‘container city’ to stop possible TLP protest; metro, internet services suspended

The Rawalpindi city administration and police have transformed the city into a heavily fortified zone amid fears of a possible protest by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik...

NADRA activates counters in foreign embassies to facilitate overseas pakistanis

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has activated new service counters in several countries to provide greater convenience to overseas Pakistanis, the authority...

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to private sector–led growth and stronger Saudi ties

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, virtually addressed a business session arranged for the visiting Saudi business delegation at the Overseas...

PM Shehbaz orders fast-track privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the government to expedite the privatization process of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are burdening the national exchequer,...

Army Major martyred, seven terrorists killed in D.I. Khan operation: ISPR

A Pakistan Army officer, Major Sibtain Haider, was martyred during an intelligence-based operation against India-sponsored terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area, the Inter-Services...

Customs opens new lab at Azakhel Dry port to speed up trade

Pakistan Customs has established a new customs testing laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port to facilitate trade and speed up the clearance process for imported...

Injury blow for South Africa: Maphaka out of Pakistan series

South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan after suffering a hamstring strain injury, the...

Pakistan, Afghanistan play goalless draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier

Pakistan and Afghanistan played out a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier match held at the Pakistan Sports Board Football Stadium...

Balochistan’s Sonia Mustafa becomes Pakistan’s first female FIFA referee

Sonia Mustafa, a trailblazer from Balochistan, has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first-ever female FIFA football referee, a milestone that has brought immense pride...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, worth $1.4 billion: Bloomberg

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first billionaire footballer in history, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The report estimates Ronaldo’s...

AI takes guard: Google Gemini analyzes pitch at ICC Women’s World Cup

Artificial intelligence has officially made its way onto the cricket field as the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced AI-powered pitch reports using Google Gemini...

Dubai jeweler creates world’s most expensive gold dress worth over $1 million

A Dubai-based jeweler has set a new world record by crafting the world’s most expensive dress made entirely of gold and precious stones, according...

Bollywood’s Shahid Kapoor has roots in Hafizabad, Pakistan

Veteran Indian actor Pankaj Kapoor, father of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, has revealed that their family has ancestral roots in Hafizabad, Pakistan, shedding light...

Javeria Abbasi reveals her unique “Su-Shi wedding” details

Renowned Pakistani television actress Javeria Abbasi has shared interesting details about her marriage during a recent talk show appearance, revealing that her wedding combined...

Why Shafqat Cheema’s Illness Was Kept Secret from Media: Son reveals

The real reason behind veteran Pakistani actor Shafqat Cheema’s long-kept illness being hidden from the media has finally been revealed by his son during...

Islamabad High Court stops immediate FIRs for driving without license

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities not to register immediate cases against citizens driving without a valid license, instructing instead that fines...

Pakistan shares flood damage report with IMF, economic loss estimated at Rs744 billion

Pakistan has shared a preliminary report with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) detailing the economic and human losses caused by recent floods, which inflicted...

Over 1,500 illegal appointments uncovered in Rawalpindi Health Authority

A major recruitment scandal has surfaced in the Rawalpindi District Health Authority, where 1,562 illegal appointments have reportedly been made, including 1,500 sanitary patrol...

Security tightened in Rawalpindi ahead of possible TLP march toward Islamabad

Security has been tightened across Rawalpindi as the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) prepares for a possible march toward Islamabad on October 10. According to officials, containers...

Pakistan records $9.53 billion in remittances during first quarter: State Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a significant increase in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $9.53 billion during the first...

CPEC Phase-II to focus on SEZs, industry, agriculture and IT: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired the first review meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) following the...

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 shut down over environmental law violations

The popular Indian reality show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 has been abruptly shut down after the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) sealed...

Jenna Ortega calls Palestinians her heroes, urges world to hear their voices

Hollywood actress Jenna Ortega, known for her lead role in Netflix’s popular series Wednesday, has once again voiced strong support for the people of...

Javeria Saud reveals she once slapped overzealous fans early in her career

Renowned Pakistani actress Javeria Saud has revealed that during the early days of her acting career, she had to slap several fans who crossed...

Rabia Noreen says “award secrets will soon be revealed”

Veteran Pakistani actress Rabia Noreen, the widow of late actor Abid Ali, has said that just as issues regarding actors’ payments are coming to...

Gohar rejects rumours about Gandapur’s ouster

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly rejected reports claiming any decision regarding Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, terming...

Supreme Court sends sugar cartel case back to tribunal for fresh hearing

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has remanded the long-running sugar cartel case back to the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) for fresh proceedings, directing it...

Pakistan’s First digital panel survey reveals gains in health, education, and women’s participation

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has unveiled landmark findings from the Pakistan Panel Household Survey (PPHS) 2024, the country’s only long-term, nationally...

Islamabad Traffic Police begins action against drivers without licenses

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has begun strict action against unlicensed drivers after the expiry of the October 7 deadline for obtaining driving licenses,...

CCP fines steel giants over Rs1.5 Billion for price-fixing cartel

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed heavy financial penalties on Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASML) and International Steels Limited (ISL) after finding...

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