The International Monetary Fund has raised objections to a proposed legal amendment aimed at keeping the assets of lawmakers confidential and has asked Pakistan...
The Federal Constitutional Court has issued an important ruling regarding the abolition of the deceased quota system, upholding appointments made before the policy was...
Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has assigned the Crime Control Department (CCD) the responsibility of eliminating illegal weapons across the province.
The chief...
Implementing the federal government’s austerity measures, the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a high-level committee to introduce additional cost-cutting...
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has declined to absorb employees of the Public Works Department (PWD), prompting criticism from lawmakers during...
Pakistan has started importing crude oil through the Red Sea route following the disruption of shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz, according to...
BEIJING: Inside Beijing's conference rooms, the final draft of China's 15th Five-Year Plan is being scrutinized. A centerpiece of the top-level roadmap sets out...
BEIJING: As China's annual "two sessions" get underway, "new quality productive forces," a signature concept proposed by President Xi Jinping, has emerged as a...
BEIJING: China's top diplomat on Sunday reaffirmed the country's role as a vital force for world peace, stability and justice, calling for an immediate...
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed fully leveraging the unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military, and called for concerted...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review thecountry’s economic situation in light of the prevailing global scenario and recent international...
Muhammad Zamir Assadi, a senior Pakistani journalist, is in Beijing covering the Two Sessions. He shared his observations on the significance of this year's...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday emphasized enhancing political loyalty within the military while advancing the modernization of the nation’s defense and armed forces...
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has claimed that at least 1,332 Iranian civilians, including women and children, have been killed...
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed joy over Pakistan’s national hockey team qualifying for the World Cup after an...
Pakistan has achieved a notable milestone in international tennis as eight Pakistani officials have been appointed to various committees of the International Tennis Federation...
Airports in the United Arab Emirates have facilitated more than 1,140 flights over the past 84 hours to support travellers affected by regional aviation...
A Chinese research team has developed a highly efficient flexible thermoelectric polymer material that could support next-generation technologies, including wearable devices, adhesive cooling systems...
China has attached high importance to assisting passengers stranded in the Middle East and has taken comprehensive measures to provide support, a Foreign Ministry...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed provincial governments to take strict legal action against hoarders of petroleum products and warned that petrol pumps...
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at protecting the people of Punjab from recurring flood devastation.
Chairing a special meeting on...
In a significant development aligned with commitments to the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan has enacted a comprehensive legal framework for the digital financial sector...
Energy experts have urged policymakers to incentivize grid-scale battery storage instead of discouraging solar expansion, arguing that storage is the missing link in stabilizing...
The trend of increasing new company registrations in the country continued, reflecting a gradual improvement in economic activity.
According to data released by the Securities...
The federal government has finalised an energy conservation plan amid concerns over a potential energy crisis following fears of disruption in the Strait of...
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp downturn on Friday as escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel triggered heavy selling pressure...
Inflation continued to rise across the country during the second ten days of Ramazan, with weekly inflation increasing by 0.37 percent while the annual...
The International Monetary Fund has asked Pakistan to immediately increase petrol and diesel prices in line with international market rates and avoid providing any...
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new...
Chinese researchers have developed a high-precision three-dimensional (3D) face database and achieved a major breakthrough in personalized facial modeling, a development expected to enhance...
China’s core artificial intelligence (AI) industry reached a value of more than 1.2 trillion yuan (about 173.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, emerging as...
China has said it will continue working with all parties, including those involved in relevant conflicts in the Middle East, to maintain communication, intensify...
China has called on the international community to firmly reject selective approaches and double standards in combating terrorism, urging stronger cooperation to eliminate conditions...
Well-known host and anchor Rabia Anam is drawing attention during the ongoing Ramadan transmissions, where she has been actively hosting special programmes.
Rabia Anam began...
Pakistani television actress Yashma Gill has revealed that her father remained upset with her for nearly a year after she entered the entertainment industry...
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, at the Finance Division on...
Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Masood Malik led Pakistan’s participation at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum during his official visit to Italy from...
A delegation representing Pakistan’s leather and footwear industry called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss key issues affecting the sector,...
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has made significant gains in the latest Twenty20 rankings following impressive performances in the T20 World Cup, putting pressure on...
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has expressed strong surprise and disappointment over the exclusion of star batter Babar Azam from the squad for the...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to make any major changes to the team management or leadership structure following the team’s disappointing...
In view of rising global geopolitical tensions, the government is considering changes to the mechanism for determining prices of petroleum products, official sources said.
According...
The Pakistani embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory urging Pakistani citizens residing or visiting the Kingdom to immediately contact the embassy or...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a modern electronic cargo monitoring system aimed at improving transparency in trade and preventing tax evasion.
The...
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Mohsin Naqvi, the federal interior minister, in his personal capacity in connection with delays in holding...
GENEVA: The Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, released on Tuesday a report titled "Upholding International Justice and Jointly Addressing...
BEIJING: The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold its annual session from March 5 to 12 in Beijing, a spokesperson for...
The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates has announced the temporary suspension of all in-person consular services until further notice, citing the...
Pakistan has once again demonstrated a strong and unified national presence at the world’s largest travel trade exhibition, ITB Berlin 2026, which commenced on...
Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of continued oil supplies through an alternative route amid regional tensions, following high-level talks between officials of the two...
Fears of a potential shortage of petroleum products have surfaced in the country, prompting the All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association to write a...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important in-camera meeting of parliamentary leaders and representatives of political parties to discuss the evolving regional situation and...
In the wake of recent militant attacks on border check posts, the Punjab government has decided to procure bulletproof vehicles for the Counter Terrorism...
The United States Embassy in Pakistan has directed the departure of its non-emergency diplomatic personnel from Pakistan in view of security concerns linked to...
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance approved the proposed amendments to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act 2026 after a detailed discussion marked...
In a significant step towards modernizing its mineral exploration framework, the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding...
BEIJING: The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, held a press conference on Tuesday, one day before...
BEIJING: As the annual national "two sessions" approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy...
Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced that the repatriation of Pakistani nationals residing in Iran has formally begun, as authorities step up...
Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq is continuing with full intensity as Pakistani security forces targeted and destroyed key militant infrastructure across the border, security sources said on...
The Ministry of Defense Kuwait has confirmed that multiple US military aircraft crashed in the country on Monday morning, triggering investigations in coordination with...
The Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), announcing temporary closure of certain air routes within the Karachi Flight Information Region...
BEIJING: The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to enhance strategic communication, increase strategic mutual trust, and...
The international community should firmly reject reckless moves associated with Japanese neo-militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
Mao made the remarks...
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the United States to honor its commitment to suspending nuclear tests and to stop seeking pretexts...
As this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period, China–Germany economic and trade cooperation will embrace increased opportunities over the next...
Chinese commercial aerospace company LandSpace has announced plans to conduct another recovery test for its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket in the second quarter of this...
Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, addressed the Pakistan Governance Forum organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special...
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has recovered 43.11 acres of prime land belonging to Pakistan Railways, marking a significant development in its efforts...
President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, and...
The Country Director of the World Bank for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb,...
A purported audio clip from a Ramadan transmission hosted by television presenter and actress Fiza Ali has gone viral on social media, prompting users...
Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup are all but over though mathematically still alive following their defeat...
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has entered a new commercial era after its brand partnership rights reached a historic high, marking a major financial...
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has categorically denied reports suggesting that Pakistani cricketers could be sidelined in the upcoming draft of The...
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said there is no military solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine,...
The total assets of Pakistan’s non-banking financial sector rose to Rs6.84 trillion during the first half of the current fiscal year, reflecting robust growth...
In a major development for Pakistani skilled workers, Italy has announced the issuance of thousands of work visas for Pakistanis, following a meeting between...
Federal Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Wednesday announced the launch of a nationwide “No Child Left Behind” campaign, declaring that not a...
The People's Bank of China on Tuesday announced that it will conduct a 600-billion-yuan (about 86.44 billion U.S. dollars) one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF)...
China has consistently opposed all forms of unilateral tariff measures, and urged the United States to revoke its existing unilateral tariffs and refrain from...
China firmly upholds the authority and integrity of international law, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday.
"The purposes and principles of the...
China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have resolved their hot-rolled coil dispute properly and in accordance with World Trade Organization rules, the Ministry...
China's sci-tech museums received over 3.5 million visits during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday, presenting festive science exhibits that integrated knowledge, fun and cultural...
GENEVA: The Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Tuesday released a report titled "Upholding International Justice and Jointly Addressing...
Five police personnel including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were martyred and two under-custody suspects were killed in a terrorist attack on a...
Renowned actor and television host Faysal Quraishi has advised fellow showbiz personalities to avoid planning weddings during the current “wedding season,” citing rising expenses...