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Health Ministry, WHO discuss National Health and Population Policy 2026-35

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), with support from the British High Commission and World Health Organization (WHO), organised...

Federal govt issues new health allowance rules for frontline staff

The federal government has introduced a new mechanism for the disbursement of health allowances to doctors (medical and dental), allied specialists, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics,...

Xi stresses strategic importance of work to raise minors’ moral standards

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the work to raise the intellectual and moral standards of minors, noting that it should be carried...

Arjun Rampal and Girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades announce engagement

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has confirmed his engagement to girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades after a six-year relationship. The couple made the announcement during a podcast...

Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Renowned Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home, according to U.S. media reports. The Los...

PSL trophy dazzles fans at New York’s Times Square

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) brought its excitement to New York’s Times Square, where the PSL trophy was displayed for fans to admire and...

PSL 11 scheduled from March 26 to May 3, PCB confirms

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi announced the window for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to...

Shaheen Afridi pulled from bowling after struggling in BBL debut

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had a difficult start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career, being removed from bowling during his debut...

Punjab proposes tough new law against violent protests

The Punjab government has proposed strict measures to deal with violent protests, including penalties and compensation for damages, officials said on Monday. According to the...

Lahore Court grants interim bail to journalist Shakir Awan

The Sessions Court in Lahore on Monday approved interim bail for journalist Shakir Awan in a case registered by the National Counter-Cybercrime Investigation Agency...

Pakistan Sets 11% Tax-to-GDP Target, Expands Tax Net to Key Sectors

Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has set an 11 percent tax-to-GDP target and plans to bring real estate, agriculture,...

FIA secures Interpol red warrants against 30 human traffickers

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a major step against human trafficking by securing Interpol-issued red notices for 30 Pakistani human smugglers operating...

Sindh High Court issues arrest warrant against DG over pension delay

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued a bailable arrest warrant against the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority for failing to...

Rangers, Customs seize 10-truckload of smuggled goods in Karachi

Sindh Rangers and Customs Enforcement seized a large quantity of smuggled, non-custom-paid goods during a joint operation near Hub River Road, the 100-foot road,...

Punjab govt launches high-tech shrimp farming to boost blue economy

Punjab has formally launched a modern, technology-driven shrimp farming initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the province’s blue economy, Chief Minister...

PHC strikes down 80 Ombudsperson rulings on women’s inheritance

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday has declared null and void 80 decisions issued by the provincial ombudsperson under the Women Property Rights...

Justice Jahangiri seeks transfer of degree case, cites conflict of interest

Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri on Monday raised objections to the bench headed by Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Sardar Sarfraz...

Court rejects Aleema Khan’s plea against indictment in Nov 26 Protest case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Aleema Khan challenging the framing of charges against her in a...

Director Ramesh Sippy recalls actor Dharmendra’s accidental gunshot on Sholay set

Five decades after the release of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, director and producer Ramesh Sippy has revealed tense moments during filming that could...

Kapil Sharma’s net worth revealed: estimated at ₹300 crore

The financial details of renowned Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma have emerged for the first time, with Indian media reporting his net worth...

Tennis Star Sania Mirza opens up on mental health struggles

Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has spoken candidly about the mental pressures and emotional challenges athletes face during their careers. In a recent podcast,...

IHC uses “quo warranto,” tool against Judge after politicians

For the first time in recent years, the legal tool of “quo warranto,” previously used against parliamentarians, is being invoked against a sitting judge...

China intensifies financial support to spur consumption

BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Sunday made public a circular urging stronger coordination between the commerce and financial sectors to step up support for consumption,...

WWE legend John Cena retires after final match

WWE legend John Cena officially retired from professional wrestling after his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington DC, officials and eyewitnesses...

PCB begins search for test head coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to begin the search for a permanent head coach for the national Test team, officials said on...

Shoaib Akhtar joins Bangladesh Premier League as Dhaka capitals mentor

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has joined the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as a mentor for the Dhaka Capitals, officials confirmed on Friday. Akhtar...

Azhar Mahmood’s tenure as Pakistan test coach ends after single series

Azhar Mahmood’s brief stint as head coach of Pakistan’s Test cricket team has come to an end, officials confirmed on Friday. Mahmood, who earned...

NCCIA warns WhatsApp users of hacking risks

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a warning to WhatsApp users, advising them to take immediate action in case of suspected...

Punjab govt sets registration fees for basant kite makers

The district administration has fixed registration fees for kite and string manufacturers ahead of Basant celebrations in Lahore, following the Punjab government’s conditional approval...

Dense fog shuts several motorway sections

Several sections of major motorways across the country were closed on Sunday due to dense fog and severely reduced visibility, according to the Motorway...

Rain, snow forecast across Pakistan till Dec 18: NDMA

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in various parts of the country until December 18, prompting the National Emergency Operations Centre...

Finance Ministry rejects claims of new IMF conditions

The Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that new or unexpected conditions have been imposed under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...

Punjab govt approves first surface water treatment plant in Lahore

The Punjab government has approved the province’s first surface water treatment plant for Lahore under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials...

Salman Khan reveals he hasn’t dined out in 25 years

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has revealed that he has not gone out for dinner in the past 25 years, citing his hectic work schedule...

Pakistan hockey falls 3-2 to Argentina in Pro League

Pakistan’s hockey team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against host Argentina in their second match of the ongoing Pro Hockey League in Argentina. In a...

Pakistan crush Malaysia by 297 runs in U19 Asia Cup opener

Pakistan launched their U19 Asia Cup campaign with a commanding victory, defeating Malaysia by 297 runs in a one-sided Group A match in Dubai. Chasing...

Pakistan Army dominates boxing at 35th National Games with 12 golds

Defending champions Pakistan Army dominated the boxing competitions at the 35th National Games, securing a total of 12 gold medals across men’s and women’s...

Pakistan, Türkiye vow to deepen strategic partnership at Ashgabat meeting

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated...

Punjab launches online registration App for births, deaths, marriages, divorces

The Punjab Local Government Department has launched a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) e-Registration App in collaboration with NADRA, enabling citizens to register births, deaths,...

Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME clusters from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a key meeting with representatives of Small and Medium Enterprise...

Turkish businesses eye expansion in Pakistan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held an important meeting today with a high-level Turkish business delegation....

91% Pakistanis did not buy online in last six months: Survey

A new Gallup–Gallani Research survey has revealed a major decline in Pakistan’s online shopping activity, with 91 percent of respondents saying they did not...

World Bank clears $400m loan for Pakistan

The World Bank has approved a 400 million dollar loan for Pakistan, days after the IMF released its latest tranche for the country. In its...

Peshawar introduces SafeRide App to curb street crime

In a major push to curb rising street crime, Peshawar police have made registration compulsory for all motorcycle riders who transport passengers. The initiative...

Court orders NCCIA to report Ducky Bhai’s Social Media Accounts, ATM cards

Progress has been made in the case concerning well-known YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, regarding the handover of his social media accounts...

Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks nationwide: Minister

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressed a ceremony in Islamabad highlighting the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for the...

Pakistan, ADB sign $257 million deals for STEM and nursing reforms in Punjab

The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed two programs: i) the Responsive, Ready, and Resilient Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics...

Pakistan, Yemen discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with H.E. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi today in Islamabad for a constructive discussion on enhancing Pakistan–Yemen trade...

Pakistan urges urgent global climate action at UNEA-7

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, attended the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) held in...

Pakistan warns of shrinking space for dialogue at global human rights forum

On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch participated in a panel discussion on “Free Flow of ideas and...

Digital media amplifies Sino-Pakistani shared narratives

The communication landscape between China and Pakistan is entering a new phase of media diplomacy. Over the decades, the two nations have primarily collaborated...

PSL prepares to stage high-profile road show in New York

Pakistan Super League (PSL) is expanding its outreach in the United States as its management prepares to stage a major road show in New...

Dr Sohail Saleem appointed CEO of Pakistan Anti-Doping Board

Dr Sohail Saleem, former head of the PCB Medical Panel, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Anti-Doping Board (PADB), a move...

Full member nations enter final phase of T20 World Cup prep

Preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 have entered the final stage, with full member teams locking in their last fixtures before the...

Malik, Imtiaz lift MT200 crowns in Khao Lak

Pakistan’s senior tennis players Rashid Malik and Khurram Imtiaz clinched singles titles at the ITF World Masters Tour MT200 in Khao Lak, Thailand, underscoring...

Pakistan’s Junior tennis stars to compete at orange bowl in Miami

Pakistan’s young tennis talents are in Miami, Florida, representing the country at the Junior Orange Bowl International Championships, one of the world’s most prestigious...

Pakistan, EU step up fight against illegal migration

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Berner, to discuss measures against...

Pakistan’s glaciers under threat by mining, climate change: Senator warns

Pakistan’s mountains and glaciers are facing growing threats from mining, drilling, and climate change, warned Senator Sheri Rahman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global heritage protection at ICCROM assembly

Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 34th General Assembly of the International Centre for the...

Meta delegation meets Pakistan IT Minister to discuss digital safety

A high-level delegation from Meta called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss strengthening cooperation on digital safety,...

IMF releases $1.2 Billion to Pakistan amid economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Pakistan, confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan. Officials said $1 billion of the tranche...

Sindh to launch E-Challan system for food authority

The Sindh government has decided to introduce an e-challan system for the Sindh Food Authority (SFA), following the digitalization model used in traffic enforcement. During...

Former Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years for multiple misconduct charges

The Field General Court Martial has sentenced Faiz Hameed, the former Lieutenant General of the Pakistan Army, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for...

FOSPA resolves Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Islamabad

The Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPA) has successfully resolved a Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Sector I-8, Islamabad, awarding Huma Batool her...

Pakistan Launches Online Fingerprint Verification for Passport Applicants

The Pakistan Passport Department has launched a new online verification system that allows passport applicants to verify their fingerprints digitally, resolving previous technical issues. Under...

CM KP Sohail Afridi criticizes federal govt corruption, announces university initiatives

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Thursday that corrupt elements in federal government have pushed Pakistan’s economy to the brink of collapse,...

Punjab sets May deadline for major beautification drive

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a February-to-May completion window for the first phase of the province-wide beautification plan, as officials briefed...

Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years by military court

Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been handed a 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence by a military court, the...

Pakistan, Tunisia hold fourth round of bilateral political consultations in Tunis

Pakistan and Tunisia convened the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Tunis, bringing renewed focus to strengthening ties across political, economic and security...

Pakistan and Türkiye explore deeper cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors

Pakistan and Türkiye have moved toward deeper collaboration in aviation, defence manufacturing, and high-tech industries as a high-level Turkish delegation met Federal Minister for...

CCP raids out-of-home advertising firms over alleged cartelisation

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has carried out raids on the offices of three out-of-home advertising sector companies in Lahore as part of...

Anti-Terrorism court orders seizure of Alima Khan’s surety bonds

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of bail bonds for political activist Alima Khan after she failed to appear in...

PIDE seminar highlights Pakistan’s persistent low savings problem and path to reform

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a seminar on “The Challenges of Low Savings in Pakistan,” chaired by PIDE Vice Chancellor Dr....

Chief Justice hosts festive cake ceremony for christian employees

The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association...

Pakistan launches national roadmap to formalize SMEs and workers

The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), has launched the...

BISRP beneficiaries to receive payments via digital wallets from March 2026

The Government of Pakistan has announced that one crore beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will start receiving payments directly at home...

KP farmers seek urgent relief after Rs. 80 billion tobacco loss

A high-level delegation from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Farmers Board met with Chairman Pakistan Tobacco Board, Musaddiq Hussain Tahir Khilji, at the Board’s headquarters today...

Karachi records 806 road accident deaths this year

Karachi has witnessed 806 fatalities in traffic accidents so far this year, according to rescue sources. Of those killed, 632 were men, 81 women, 71...

FBR’s new valuation boosts property prices in Islamabad’s prime areas

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new property valuations for Islamabad, leading to a significant increase in prices across the city’s upscale...

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches personalized vehicle registration system

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a new Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) system, under which vehicle number plates will now be linked to...

Nine Pakistani players cleared for Bangladesh Premier League by PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to nine national cricketers for participation in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)....

Investors show interest in two new PSL teams for Season 11

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) hosted a highly successful roadshow at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, attracting cricket fans, business leaders, investors, and media...

Pakistan Women’s Football Team joins FIFA Series for first time

The Pakistan Women’s Football Team has been officially included in the FIFA Women’s Series for the first time, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced...

Pakistan, UK sign new agreement to expand cooperation on climate change

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have finalised a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint action on climate change. The pact was signed in...

Islamabad Court issues arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in Azadi March cases

A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases linked...

IHC declines request to stop compensation; CDA to allot developed plots in new sectors

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected a request seeking the immediate suspension of compensation payments to landowners in newly developed sectors of...

Global debt surges by 26 trillion dollars in first nine months of 2025: IIF

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has warned that the world is witnessing a fresh surge in debt levels, driven by rapid investment in...

Punjab Govt approves basant festival, sets safety rules

The Punjab government has allowed the celebration of Basant, the traditional kite-flying festival, after 25 years of restrictions. The festival will be observed on...

Police disperse PTI sit-in near Adiala Jail after water cannon used

Police dispersed a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in near the Adiala Jail checkpoint on Tuesday after tensions rose between security personnel and party workers protesting...

World observes Human Rights Day, Pakistan calls for equality and justice

Countries across the globe marked Human Rights Day on Wednesday, with Pakistan using the occasion to stress dignity, equality and justice for all citizens....

China to continue opening up its mega-market to world: premier

BEIJING: China will continue opening up its mega-market to the world, sharing development opportunities with other countries, and enhancing dialogue and communication to properly...

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt deported from UK to Pakistan

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has been deported from the United Kingdom and returned to Pakistan on a morning flight, officials confirmed. The deportation follows the...

Veteran actor Behroze Sabzwari opens up on second marriages

Renowned Pakistani actor Behroze Sabzwari, celebrated for his honest persona and exceptional acting, shared his candid views on second marriages during a recent appearance...

Court rejects Aamna Urooj’s bail in Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar video case

A Lahore District Court has rejected the post-arrest bail plea of Aamna Urooj, the accused in a case involving playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, The hearing...

Food delivery riders demand public apology from morning show host

Popular morning show host Nida Yasir has come under criticism after making remarks about food delivery riders that sparked widespread debate. Yasir had commented that...

Court adjourns hearing on Ducky Bhai’s devices and ATM cards

The Lahore District Court heard a case concerning the custody of social media accounts, electronic devices, and ATM cards belonging to content creator Ducky...

Film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ nominated for Golden Globe

The film The Voice of Hind Rajab, depicting the tragic story of a young Palestinian girl, has been nominated in the Best Film category...

Army’s Faiza Zafar, Qasim Faiz shine with gold medals in 35th National Games

Defending champions Pakistan Army continued their dominance at the 35th National Games in Karachi, securing victories across multiple events, officials said. In the women’s squash...

ICC faces media rights challenge ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

The media rights for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are under threat, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) now seeking a new...

WAPDA’s Samiullah Khan, Faiqa Riaz crowned Pakistan’s fastest athletes

WAPDA athletes Samiullah Khan and Faiqa Riaz have been declared Pakistan’s fastest man and woman, respectively, after an intense 100-meter race at the National...

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