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Pakistan invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities

A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association, led by His Excellency, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan,...

Shehbaz, Qatari minister discuss trade expansion in Doha

Minister of State for Foreign Trade of Qatar Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during...

Zara Noor Abbas says she began career only after marriage approval

Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas has revealed that she was not allowed to begin her acting career until after her marriage, citing her father’s...

60-year-old Hakim defends marriage to young bride after viral video

A video of a 60-year-old traditional healer (Hakim) marrying a young woman has gone viral on social media, prompting widespread discussion and mixed reactions...

PSL Season 11 preliminary schedule prepared

The preliminary schedule for HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 has been prepared, with the opening match proposed for March 26 between defending...

Ronaldo makes history with 500 goals after turning 30

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another landmark in his illustrious career, becoming the first footballer to score 500 goals after the age of 30. In a...

English all-rounder backs Pakistani players, calls for ECB vigilance

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come out in support of Pakistani cricketers, warning that players would raise their voice if they felt that participants...

Pakistan hockey team leaves for Egypt for World Cup qualifiers

The Pakistan national hockey team departed from Islamabad Airport for Egypt to participate in the World Cup qualifying round, amid renewed optimism and changes...

ICC revises T20 World Cup semi-final schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the schedule for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, introducing conditional venue arrangements based on...

KP announces Rs200bn package for Hazara division

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a Rs200 billion special development package for Hazara Division, with Rs50 billion earmarked for tourism-related projects, as...

Punjab to outsource 2,735 more public schools in third phase

The Punjab government has decided to launch the third phase of outsourcing public schools to the private sector, expanding the scope of its education...

Govt moves bill to legalise disputed FBR appointments

The Federal government has introduced an amendment bill in Parliament seeking to provide legal cover to allegedly irregular appointments and unapproved incentives granted within...

China braces for peak in passenger return trips as Spring Festival holiday ends

Passengers head to board trains at Yinchuan Railway Station in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Feb. 23, 2026. China's national railway...

Spring Festival celebration event held in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Spring Festival celebration event themed "Chinese New Year, China Pakistan Go Together," hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, was held here...

Imran Khan undergoes follow-up eye procedure at PIMS, condition stable

Former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a scheduled follow-up eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on earlry Tuesday morning, and...

PM Shehbaz to visit Qatar on two-day official trip from Monday

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to Qatar from February 23 to 24, 2026, at the invitation of the Amir...

Three workers abducted during night attack on plant in Barkhan

Security tensions escalated in Balochistan’s Barkhan district after unidentified armed men attacked the Zargoon Construction Company’s crushing plant late at night. According to police sources,...

Liaqat Baloch urges all-party conference on Balochistan issues

Liaqat Baloch, Vice Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, held important meetings with opposition leaders to discuss the country’s political situation and strategy for upcoming opposition movements. In...

Trump calls Cristiano Ronaldo greatest player

US President Donald Trump has shared a special message praising Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, describing him as one of the greatest players in...

English voices back Pakistani cricketers amid controversy

Support has emerged from England in favour of Pakistani cricketers amid controversy surrounding alleged restrictions linked to franchise ownership, with concerns raised over the...

Australian selectors accused of disrespecting Steve Smith

Australian selectors are facing criticism after being accused of showing disrespect toward senior batter Steve Smith. Despite delivering strong performances in the Big Bash League,...

New party set to acquire 90 percent of Team Sialkot shares

Sources have confirmed that 90 percent of shares in the Team Sialkot franchise are expected to be acquired by a new party, as the...

PHF announces ad hoc governance and management committee

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an ad hoc governance and management committee as part of a strategic restructuring aimed...

British-Pakistani teen killed in Birmingham stabbing

An 18-year-old British-Pakistani youth was killed in a knife attack in the city of Birmingham, police confirmed on Saturday. According to West Midlands Police, the...

Somalia moves closer to deal for 24 JF-17 Thunder jets

Significant progress has reportedly been made in negotiations between Pakistan and Somalia over the proposed purchase of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets,...

Pakistan shares governance reform plan with IMF

Pakistan has shared an action plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review the appointment process of the chairman of the National Accountability...

Registered citizens reach 227 million, 48 percent women: Nadra

The National Database and Registration Authority has registered 97 per cent of the country’s population, according to its annual report submitted to the Ministry...

Tajikistan: A New Economic Miracle in Central Asia

It seems that Tajikistan has become a new “economic miracle” in Central Asia, comparatively surpassing other countries in the region in terms of high...

Pakistan strikes seven terrorist camps along Afghan border after suicide attacks

Pakistan carried out intelligence-based, selective strikes against seven terrorist camps and hideouts along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in response to a series of recent suicide...

China’s manufacturing digital transformation enters large-scale adoption phase

China’s digital push in the manufacturing sector has entered a stage of broad-based adoption, with the vast majority of large industrial enterprises implementing digital...

China develops soil “seed” to fight desertification

Scientists in northwestern China are releasing soil “seed” into arid desert areas to form artificial biological soil crusts, as part of efforts to stabilize...

UN warns of fire risk for displaced families in Gaza shelters

UN humanitarians warned of a severe threat to displaced families in the Gaza Strip from open fires used for cooking in dangerously overcrowded temporary...

World leaders congratulate Xi Jinping on New Year of the Horse

More world leaders and heads of international organizations have recently sent their blessings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist...

Australia’s poor T20 World Cup form puts Olympic 2028 hopes at risk

Australia’s disappointing performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has reportedly placed its participation in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games under...

Ali sisters reach quarterfinals at German Junior Open 2026

The German Junior Open Squash Championship 2026 witnessed a strong performance from Pakistan’s Ali sisters as Maheenor Ali and Sahrish Ali advanced to the...

Babar unlikely to return as opener, says Mike Hesson

The head coach of the Pakistan cricket team Mike Hesson has indicated that Babar Azam will not be reinstated as an opener. Speaking at a...

Saba Qamar recounts ‘scary incident’ during drama shoot

Pakistani showbiz star Saba Qamar has narrated a frightening incident that reportedly occurred during the shooting of her drama serial Maamla. Recently, Saba Qamar appeared...

Actor thanks supporters, calls for reforms in prison system

Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav has put forward a unique demand following his release from Tihar Jail, suggesting the establishment of designated smoking areas inside...

Priyanka Chopra says she never wanted to leave Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra has revealed after a long time the reasons behind her departure from Bollywood, saying she never intended to leave the industry but...

CTD to be made operational in Gilgit-Baltistan soon

Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan has said that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) will soon be made operational in...

Punjab abolishes stamp duty on property transfers in mergers

The Government of Punjab has issued a notification abolishing stamp duty on property transfers resulting from corporate mergers in the province, marking a significant...

Govt plans landmark web series on Jinnah, Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday chaired a high-level consultative meeting with leading media houses, prominent producers, directors...

Pakistan, Russia discuss academic, archival cooperation in Moscow

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, visited the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the...

Gas theft, leakage cause Rs60 bn annual loss, NA panel told

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee was informed that gas theft and leakages in the country’s two major gas utilities are causing an annual loss...

Pakistan’s first gender-sorted semen lab set up in Okara

The Green Corporate Livestock Initiative (GCLI) has established the country’s first gender-sorted semen laboratory in Okara, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of...

SC declares blocking of CNIC for decree enforcement illegal

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared unlawful an order of the Sindh High Court that allowed blocking of a citizen’s computerised national identity...

Trump sets 10-15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal, warns of “really bad things”

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, otherwise "really bad...

Iran warns of decisive response to US military moves over Diego Garcia

Iran will respond "decisively and proportionately" to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defense under the UN Charter, its UN ambassador Amir Saeid...

China sets record with ultra-fast fiber-wireless communication system

A Chinese research team has developed an integrated communication system bridging optical fiber and wireless networks, setting a new world record for data transmission...

China launches DeepRare AI for rare disease diagnosis

A Chinese research team has developed an AI-powered rare disease diagnostic system called DeepRare, setting a new record for diagnostic accuracy, according to a...

China urges global action to uphold five-point consensus on Sudan conflict

China called on the international community to uphold the five-point consensus in its collective effort to seek a lasting and effective solution to the...

Pakistani actress Ushna Shah writes to Punjab CM over animal cruelty

Popular Pakistani actress Ushna Shah has written a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urging action against the mistreatment of animals across the...

Angelina Jolie plans to leave the US for a new chapter abroad

Renowned Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is reportedly preparing to leave the United States by the end of the year, according to U.S. media reports....

Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 54 runs in Women’s Asia Cup semi-final

In the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Asian Institute Stadium in Bangkok. Chasing...

Saudi ambassador pledges full support for football development in Pakistan

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki reiterated his country’s full support for the promotion and development of football in Pakistan during a meeting with...

PSL media rights set to hit Rs18bn record

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is on the verge of striking the most expensive media rights deal in its history, with a PSL franchise reportedly...

Khalistan campaign intensifies with $1bn offer to U.S. peace board

The U.S.-based pro Khalistan advocacy group Sikh for Justice has proposed to pledge $1 billion to participate in the Board of Peace initiative led...

Punjab government issues new transport policy for officers

The Government of Punjab has issued a new transport policy for provincial officers, specifying vehicle entitlements and petrol allowances, officials said. According to the notification,...

Rs3bn clean air plan targets major urban, industrial centres

The Government of Punjab has decided to install 30 modern fog cannons on electric trucks at a cost of Rs3 billion to control smog...

LHC issues contempt notice to PU VC in smog case

The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued a formal contempt of court notice to the Vice Chancellor of University of the Punjab during the...

PM, US secretary of state agree to boost trade and counterterrorism cooperation

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Board of Peace Leaders’ meeting in...

PM invites DFC to expand investment in energy, minerals and IT sectors

The CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Benjamin Black called on the Prime Minister in Washington D.C. He was accompanied...

As Board Of Peace gets to work, Pakistan holds line on Palestine

The first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington marked a shift from ceasefire diplomacy to the far more difficult questions...

King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested over misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, British police confirmed, in...

US trying to push Russia out of global energy markets, Lavrov says

The United States is “trying to push us out of global energy markets,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the...

Iran and Russia conduct joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean

The naval forces of Iran and Russia on Thursday held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, successfully...

Former South Korean President sentenced to life for insurrection

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law,...

China’s astronauts harvest tomatoes in orbit during Spring Festival

As China celebrates the 2026 Spring Festival, the crew of the Shenzhou-21 mission aboard the Tiangong space station has received a remarkable gift: a...

China submits first policy document outlining its stance on WTO reform

China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry...

Taylor Swift named world’s most popular singer for sixth consecutive time

American singer Taylor Swift has once again been declared the world’s most popular singer, surpassing her own previous records. The 36-year-old topped the annual...

Bangladeshi singers impress audiences on Pakistan Idol

Bangladeshi singers Hamira Bashir and Raja Bashir captivated audiences on Pakistan’s popular music show ‘Pakistan Idol’, performing songs in both Bengali and Urdu. Their soulful...

Pakistan to support Gaza peace but not Hamas disarmament: FO

Pakistan will play a role in promoting peace in Gaza but will not participate in efforts to disarm Hamas, the Foreign Office of Pakistan...

Punjab reports 1,695 suspected measles cases in first four weeks of 2026

Punjab has reported 1,695 suspected measles cases in the first four weeks of 2026, with laboratory tests confirming 330 infections, according to the latest...

FBR orders businesses to link systems within a week

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all registered businesses to integrate their systems with the tax authority within one week in a...

Law Ministry assures priority resolution of bars’ issues

Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, met with the newly elected members of various bar associations from across the Rawalpindi...

Azerbaijan envoy lauds Pakistan’s climate stance at ECO moot

Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik at...

Commerce Minister vows urgent relief for carpet exporters

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired a meeting with representatives of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) to review the...

UK Life for Students: Challenges and Opportunities

Studying abroad has become a dream for many students in Pakistan, and the United Kingdom remains one of the most popular destinations due to...

Xi’s Global Initiatives First Ever Certificate Program held at University of Punjab

With the collaboration of the Chinese Embassy, the Center for Knowledge and Public Policy, Department of Journalism Studies and Department of Communication and Research...

Veteran Bollywood actor reflects on love, motherhood and life choices

Senior and outspoken Bollywood actor Neena Gupta has once again spoken candidly about her personal life, particularly her relationship with West Indies cricket legend...

Kashaf Ali calls mobile phones a ‘modern-day fitna’

Emerging Pakistani actress, model and influencer Kashaf Ali has termed mobile phones a “modern-day fitna,” expressing concern over the growing impact of social media...

Bollywood actress Praveena Deshpande passes away at 60

Bollywood actress Praveena Deshpande has passed away at the age of 60 after battling cancer, Indian media reported on Tuesday. According to reports, the actress...

Pakistan storm into Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars semi-finals

Pakistan booked a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars after defeating the United Arab Emirates women's national cricket team...

ICC may shift India-hosted events amid Pak-India tensions

Rising tensions between Pakistan and India have prompted the International Cricket Council to consider relocating major cricket events originally scheduled in India to alternative...

PHF summons national hockey team over poor arrangements in Australia

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has summoned national hockey team players and management to address complaints regarding substandard arrangements during the recent Australia tour. Videos from...

KP CM announces ‘Imran Khan Release Force’ after Eid

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi on Wednesday said that responsibility for protest and negotiations had been entrusted to Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and...

SHC orders custody of SIDA secretary, MD over non-compliance

The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over non-compliance with its earlier orders in a case pertaining to...

Freelancers set to join $1 billion export club this fiscal year

Pakistani freelancers are on track to join the one billion dollar export club by the end of the current fiscal year, according to the...

Spring festival travel sees more diverse, efficient homebound trips

NANNING: Twenty-one years ago, Wei Shouyi, a migrant worker in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, endured an 18-hour battle against the elements as he...

China breaks world record with 22,580 synced drones

A Chinese drone light show has set a new Guinness World Record for the greatest number of multirotor drones airborne simultaneously and controlled from...

Xi Jinping celebrates Chinese New Year, highlights care for elders; workers

On the first day of the Chinese New Year, central Beijing came alive with festive energy, particularly in the historic Longfusi Commercial Area, where...

Bangladesh BNP’s Tarique Rahman sworn in as new prime minister

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new prime minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, with President Mohammed Shahabuddin administering...

UN chief condemns Israeli land registration in occupied West Bank

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel’s decision to resume land registration procedures in Area C of the occupied West Bank, warning that the...

Second round of indirect Iran U.S. nuclear talks conclude in Geneva

The second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran concluded on Tuesday in Geneva, Swiss authorities...

KP CM says government ignoring Imran Khan’s health rights

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest in Islamabad entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the party continuing to demand access for its founder to personal...

Canadian batter Yuvraj Samra breaks Ahmed Shehzad’s 12-year T20 record

In a stunning performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Canadian opener Yuvraj Samra scored a century, breaking a 12-year-old record previously held...

Usman Tariq says one bad game doesn’t define top players

Pakistan’s emerging spinner Usman Tariq has recently become the talk of the cricketing world, with both current and former players, as well as fans,...

14 former captains call for better treatment of Imran Khan in jail

Fourteen former international cricket captains have appealed to the Government of Pakistan to provide former Pakistani captain Imran Khan with improved jail facilities and...

12 terrorists killed, 11 security personnel martyred in Bajaur attack

Security forces and law enforcement agencies successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a joint checkpost in Bajaur district, killing 12 terrorists while 11 personnel...

Punjab issues land revenue, property ownership protection ordinances

Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider has promulgated the Punjab Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance and the Immovable Property Ownership Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2026. The amendment aims...

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