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NAB proposes digital “one-click” system to curb housing fraud

Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has proposed a “digital one-click disclosure” system aimed at eliminating fraud and irregularities in the private housing and cooperative...

Govt departments owe nearly Rs 3 trillion in electricity bills

Ministries, divisions, and other government departments across Pakistan collectively owe almost Rs 2.7 trillion in unpaid electricity bills, according to data provided by the...

Malaysia’s Qari wins Pakistan’s first International Quran Recitation Competition

The inaugural International Quran Recitation Competition concluded in Islamabad, attracting participants from 37 countries. The prize distribution ceremony at the Convention Center began with...

Petition Filed to Identify May 9 Attackers Via PFSA, NADRA

A petition has been filed seeking forensic verification and identification of suspects involved in the May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, with the...

Supreme Court rules custodial torture, extrajudicial killings can never be justified

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that custodial torture, inhumane treatment and extrajudicial killings are unjustifiable under any circumstance, ruling that such acts...

FIA books 71 FTO officials in massive stamp-paper fraud

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme inside the Federal Treasury Office (FTO) Islamabad, exposing years of alleged manipulation, fake...

Fawad, Mahira’s “Nilofar” hits cinemas, fans excited

Pakistani cinema lovers can finally see their favorite on-screen pair Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan together again, as their highly anticipated romantic film “Nilofar”...

Sonya Hussain wins best supporting actress at Moscow film awards

Pakistani actress Sonya Hussain has earned international acclaim by winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the Eurasian Open Award Diamond Butterfly ceremony in...

Pakistan calls for strengthened regional connectivity at 29th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity during the 29th Meeting of the ECO Council...

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomes IFAC President to Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Jean Bouquot, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), today and welcomed...

FO weekly briefing highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided a weekly briefing on Pakistan’s diplomatic activities and regional developments, covering high-level visits, bilateral engagements, and international concerns. The...

Singita criticizes Pakistan Idol judges, calls for industry veterans

Senior Pakistani actress and director Singita has voiced her opinion that senior industry figures should have been included as judges on the musical reality...

Inflation picks up pace as weekly prices rise across essentials

Inflation in Pakistan is accelerating again, with the weekly inflation rate rising by 0.73 percent and the annual inflation reaching 4.32 percent, according to...

PTI Chief Khan’s health sparks family concerns, sister writes to Punjab authorities

Concerns over former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s health have escalated as his sister, Alima Khan, wrote to the Punjab Home Department...

Pakistan reiterates commitment to EU GSP+ scheme

Pakistan reaffirmed its strong commitment to the EU’s GSP+ scheme as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met the visiting European Commission Monitoring...

Pakistan, Türkiye agree to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, met with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, on the sidelines of the 5th ECO...

Pakistan to explore more women led entrepreneurship, skill development: Minister BOI

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a landmark meeting today with the Chairperson of NAVTCC, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Executive...

Pakistan, Nigeria discuss trade, investment, and bilateral ties

Pakistan and Nigeria held a high-level meeting at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja today to strengthen economic cooperation, deepen trade and...

Pakistan finalizes comprehensive meat export plan for Malaysia

A high-level meeting finalized Pakistan’s comprehensive meat export plan to Malaysia, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The session was jointly...

Pakistan condemns Washington DC shooting involving Afghan national: FO

Pakistan strongly condemns the shooting incident in Washington DC, reportedly involving an Afghan National. Our thoughts and prayers are with the departed soldier, and...

Sindh High Court summons officials over delayed sugar crushing

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has summoned the provincial Secretary for Agriculture and the Cane Commissioner after a petition was filed against the failure...

Pakistan’s youth outshine Indian panel in Oxford Debate

Pakistani students at Oxford University secured a decisive victory over the Indian team during a high-profile debate at the Oxford Union, winning by a...

Two rare Dolphin species found dead near Pasni

Two dolphins, a spinner dolphin and a humpback dolphin were found dead under mysterious circumstances at two separate locations along the Pasni coast in...

Pakistan, Kuwait vow to expand energy cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser...

Sindh craft festival opens on Friday at Port Grand

The annual Sindh Craft Festival celebrating the province’s culture, history, and heritage is set to begin tomorrow at Port Grand in Karachi. The three-day...

Pakistan, Russia celebrate cultural ties with special concert in Islamabad

A vibrant cultural concert was held at the Pakistan National Council of Arts in Islamabad during the 10th Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, showcasing the...

Mufti Abdul Qavi claims Aishwarya Rai will send marriage proposal soon

Religious scholar Mufti Abdul Qavi recently appeared on a podcast where he made a surprising claim regarding Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. He stated that...

PTV, Geo Super, Myco secure ICC broadcast and digital rights in Pakistan until 2027

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Pakistan Television (PTV), Geo Super, and digital streaming platform Myco have secured broadcast and digital rights...

IMF conditions prevent relief for public, says PM’s Adviser

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, has said that the government wants to provide relief to the public but is unable...

RCCI briefs SAPM on major 150-member delegation’s visit

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting today, attended by Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Taktayev, Pakistan’s Commercial Attaché...

ICC Considers Revamp of World Test Championship with Expanded 12-Team League

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reviewing proposals to make the World Test Championship (WTC) more competitive and engaging, including the possibility of expanding...

Pakistan calls for stronger regional trade at ECO Ministerial meeting in Istanbul

Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, representing Pakistan on the special nomination of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, delivered Pakistan’s statement at the 5th...

Pakistan Customs seizes188kg hashish worth Rs552m at Gadani

Pakistan Customs Gadani has successfully thwarted a major narcotics smuggling attempt, recovering 188kg of hashish with an estimated market value of Rs. 552.44 million....

ECP issues notifications for by-election winners

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially issued notifications for the successful candidates of the recent by-elections. A total of five National Assembly...

Finance Minister says 54,000 vacant posts abolished, saving Rs:56bn annually

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government has abolished 54,000 vacant posts across various departments, a move that he said will save...

ECP releases turnout data for by-elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released official voter turnout figures for the recent by-elections held across the country. According to the data,...

Pakistan Pavilion opens at Beauty West Africa 2025 in Lagos

Pakistan strengthened its commercial and investment engagement with Nigeria and the wider West African region, as the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Commerce, Rana Ihsaan...

Ministry rejects Pakistan Hockey Federation’s claim of self-held elections

The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination has dismissed claims by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) that it will conduct its elections independently. According to officials, following...

JUI condemns arrest of Farukh Khokhar, seeks action against officials

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Secretary General and National Assembly member Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has strongly condemned the arrest of JUI leader Farukh Khokhar. In a...

PTI negotiations now under Imran Khan’s direct control: Goher Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Goher said that despite extensive efforts, negotiations did not yield any results. He stated that the authority for negotiations...

JI Chief Questions Who Facilitated Nawaz Sharif’s Entry to National Assembly

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif answer how he allegedly won on the basis of 70,000...

FBR opens tax offices on Saturday for public convenience

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all major tax offices across the country will remain open on Saturday, November 29, 2025,...

PM Youth Programme Chief calls for equity-driven growth at WECON Masawaat 2025

Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) Masawaat 2025 was held at the Pak-China Centre in Islamabad, organized through a collaboration between the British Council and Change...

Pakistan launches first public-private genomics venture to boost research and food security

Pakistan has launched its first-ever public-private genomics joint venture, a major step toward building the country’s scientific and technological capacity. The initiative aims to...

Mahira Khan praises humility of Fawad, Humayun, and Shah Rukh

Renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has praised the humility of top actors Fawad Khan, Humayun Saeed, and Shah Rukh Khan, saying that despite their...

Key witnesses testify in TikToker Sana Yusuf murder case

Significant progress has been made in the murder case of 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yusuf, who was shot dead in her Islamabad home on June...

YouTuber Ducky Bhai freed on PKR 1 million bail

The Lahore district court has issued the release order for YouTuber Sadd Rahman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, officials confirmed. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Bhutto directed...

PCAA restores Serene Airline license, flights expected to resume soon

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has restored the operating license of Serene Airline, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The airline’s license had been suspended...

FIA blocks overseas travel for 10 officials in NCCIA corruption case

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has barred 10 officials, including two additional directors, from traveling abroad in connection with a corruption scandal at the...

FIA arrests 14 in Gwadar for illegal sea route to Iran

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Composite Circle Gwadar has arrested 14 suspects attempting to illegally travel to Iran via sea, officials confirmed. According to an...

Pakistan re-elected to OPCW Executive Council for 2026-28

Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the 2026–2028 term, the Ministry...

PTI leader Omar Ayub declared absconder, passport and ID suspended

Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court has declared former opposition leader Omar Ayub an absconder in connection with the October 4 protest case, court officials confirmed. During the...

Sindh seeks World Bank support for Karachi circular railway, high-speed train

The Sindh government has appealed to the World Bank for support on two major transport projects the Karachi Circular Railway and the Karachi-Sukkur High-Speed...

Pakistan reaffirms green transport vision on World Sustainable Transport Day

Pakistan marked World Sustainable Transport Day by reiterating its commitment to building a cleaner, smarter and more resilient transport system that supports economic growth...

ADB approves $48 million boost for Balochistan water project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million in financing for Pakistan to support a major water resource project in Balochistan,...

PTI divided over whether to appear before Federal Constitutional Court

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet decided whether it will pursue its cases before the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), formed under the...

Pakistan proposes regional maritime dialogue to tackle shared ocean challenges

Pakistan has proposed the creation of a permanent Regional Maritime Dialogue bringing together countries from the GCC, Central Asia and Africa to coordinate on...

Pakistan Railways to outsource 11 more trains; open auction set for December 3

Pakistan Railways has decided to outsource an additional 11 passenger trains under its public–private partnership initiative, aiming to improve travel facilities and upgrade services...

Dubai Airshow 2025 breaks record with over $202 billion in deals

The Dubai Airshow 2025 has set a new global aviation record by securing deals worth more than US $202 billion, nearly double the volume...

Sindh Govt plans amendments to local government law

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh is preparing to introduce amendments to the province’s local government law, officials said. Experts from the...

Xi takes China to forefront of global climate governance

BEIJING: The northern Chinese city of Ordos, once thriving on the "black gold" of its vast coal reserves, is now emerging as an unlikely...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to boost security cooperation

Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, in Riyadh, where both...

Punjab Home Department launches ‘partner in peace’ initiative

The Punjab Home Department has issued an extraordinary circular urging citizens and institutions across the province to become “Partners in Peace” to support the...

Islamabad ATC declares PTI leader Shibli Faraz ‘proclaimed offender’

Islamabad’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shibli Faraz a proclaimed offender in two cases. The hearings relate to the February...

PAC-I meetings stall amid PTI resignations in Punjab Assembly

The strategy of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to withdraw from key assembly committees is beginning to affect public interest, with the Public Accounts Committee-I (PAC-I)...

PTI yet to decide on Constitutional Court boycott: Salman Akram Raja

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not yet made a final decision on whether to boycott the newly established Federal Constitutional Court, according to the party’s...

Huge avalanche hits Hunza Valley following ulter glacier collapse

A large section of the Ulter Glacier in Hunza broke off yesterday, triggering an avalanche that swept through parts of the valley. Ulter Glacier...

LHC division bench suspends Sheikh Rasheed’s Umrah permission

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Division Bench has suspended a single bench order granting former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed permission to perform Umrah. The...

Civil Aviation Authority criticized for delaying airline license renewal

Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has come under criticism as a delay in license renewal has brought Syrian Airlines’ operations to a halt, leaving...

Peshawar police register FIR after deadly assault on FC HQ

A case has been registered at the CTD police station following the terrorist attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar yesterday. The...

Justice Rizvi warns: Gutka more dangerous than cigarettes

The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the Gutka Act, reaffirming the ban on the chewing tobacco product. A two-member bench, headed by...

Adiala Jail denies Imran Khan operating x account from prison

A significant development has emerged regarding the request to suspend the X (formerly Twitter) account of PTI founder Imran Khan, as the Superintendent of...

Fazlur Rehman rejects 27th Amendment, calls it “forced and fake”

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Monday, calling its approval “forced and fake” and saying it...

Iqrar-ul-Hassan goes viral as anniversary photo sparks debate

Pakistani host and well-known investigative journalist Iqrar-ul-Hassan has once again become the center of social media attention due to matters related to his personal...

Hamza Ali Abbasi backs rapper Talha Anjum in Indian flag controversy

Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has come forward in support of rapper Talha Anjum after controversy erupted over the artist waving the Indian flag....

Mahira Khan praises Shah Rukh Khan’s humility and work ethic

Pakistan’s celebrated actress Mahira Khan has praised Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, calling him a humble and deeply dedicated artist. In an interview with...

Premier League shock: player sent off for fighting his own teammate

A highly unusual incident occurred in the Premier League when a player was shown a red card for fighting with his own teammate. The...

International Boxing Championship kicks off in Lahore

The second International Boxing Championship officially began in Lahore, marking a major moment for professional boxing in Pakistan. The global-level event is being organized...

Ronaldo’s body age revealed: 12 years younger than his real age

A new scientific report has revealed surprising insights into the extraordinary fitness of Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. While the world already admires his...

Xi says China, U.S. should keep up momentum in ties, move forward in right direction

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and the United States should keep up the momentum in ties, and keep moving...

Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization makes significant original contributions to global sustainable development: report

BEIJING: The formation and development of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization have contributed Chinese wisdom and solutions to the global sustainable development predicament,...

Salman Ali Agha breaks Rahul Dravid’s 26-year record

Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has broken a 26-year-old world record previously held by former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, after playing the most...

Lahore Qalandars extend PSL partnership for another 10 years

Lahore Qalandars have renewed their franchise agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for an additional 10 years, officials announced on Monday. The renewal followed...

Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq announces retirement after two-decade career

Pakistani tennis legend Aisam-ul-Haq officially announced his retirement on Monday during the inauguration of the ATP Challenger Cup in the federal capital, bringing an...

PSB overturns ban on Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem’s coach

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) adjudicators have overturned the suspension imposed on coach Salman Butt, who trains Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem, declaring the...

Pakistan hosts first ever international Quran recitation competition

Pakistan is hosting its first-ever International Quran Recitation (Qirat) Competition, officials announced on Monday, marking a historic milestone for the country. Speaking at the opening...

Pakistan to Establish Federal Cybersecurity Authority

The federal government of Pakistan has decided to establish a Cybersecurity Authority at the national level, officials said on Monday, aiming to strengthen protection...

Pakistan joins global digital economy forum, advances in cryptosystem policy

Pakistan has secured membership in the World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a significant step forward in the country’s engagement with the global digital and...

Constitutional Court to open registries in all provinces

The Federal Constitutional Court has decided to establish its registries in all four provinces as part of ongoing institutional restructuring, officials said on Monday. According...

Constitutional Court drops IHC Judges’ appeals over non-pursuit

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed the intra-court appeals filed by five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in the judges’ transfer...

PM Shehbaz orders end to export development surcharge, approves major reforms to boost exports

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered the immediate abolition of the Export Development Surcharge, directing ministries and departments to implement comprehensive reforms aimed...

Peshawar Suicide Attack on FC Headquarters Foiled; Three Terrorists Killed

A pre-planned terrorist assault on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in central Peshawar was thwarted on Monday morning after security forces killed all three...

ECP Stops victory notification of Bilal Choudhary over code of conduct

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday halted the victory notification of Bilal Choudhary, brother of Minister of State Talal Choudhary, over allegations...

Govt restrictions, FBR portal shutdown triggered sugar price hike, Says PSMA

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has attributed the recent rise in sugar prices to the closure of FBR portals, government-imposed dealer controls, and...

Casualties feared after explosion in Pakistan’s Peshawar: police

ISLAMABAD: Casualties are feared following an explosion on Monday morning near the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary in Peshawar, the provincial capital of northwest...

KP Special Branch upgraded to counter-terrorism and intelligence hub

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved the establishment of the Special Branch as a fully specialized unit with a separate cadre, officials said. The...

FIA stops passenger trying to fly to Europe with fake documents

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration stopped a passenger attempting to travel illegally to Europe at Islamabad International Airport, officials said. According to authorities, the...

Karachi faces 88 million gallon water shortfall amid power outages

The Karachi Water Corporation has reported a severe drop in water supply in November due to ongoing electricity outages, resulting in a total shortfall...

Bannu police foil multiple terror attacks, kill 14 militants in recent operations

The Bannu police have successfully foiled multiple terrorist attacks in the region, with operations resulting in the killing of 14 high-profile militants and injuries...

Air pollution alert in Lahore as winds bring smoke from India

Senior Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has warned that air pollution in Lahore could rise due to winds carrying smoke and pollutants from Indian cities...

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