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Sindh Transport Minister launches Pink Buses on Green Line in Karachi

Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon formally inaugurated the Pink Buses service on the Green Line track at Numaish Chaurangi in Karachi. The initiative introduces...

ADB highlights severe water shortage in Balochistan, praises digital irrigation system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted severe water scarcity in Balochistan, noting that only seven percent of the province’s land is currently under...

Pakistan produces Eco-friendly marine fuel for first time

Pakistan has successfully produced and delivered large-scale, environmentally friendly Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) for the first time, meeting the standards of the...

Ex-ADC caught after escaping police custody in Rawalpindi

Police have re-arrested former ADC R C Sialkot, Iqbal Singhera, who had escaped police custody during a transfer from Rawalpindi to Lahore in a...

Sniffer dog squad kidnapped in Rahim Yar Khan

A private team using trained tracking dogs to catch thieves was abducted by criminals in Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, police said. The incident occurred when...

ANF seizes 390kg drugs in nationwide raids, arrests two suspects

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a series of operations across multiple cities, arresting two suspects and seizing a total of 390 kilograms of drugs,...

China-Made sports tech to land in Karachi ahead of 35th National Games

Cutting-edge electronic equipment worth ₨180 million has arrived from China ahead of the 35th National Games, set to begin in Karachi on December 6,...

More national stars receive NOCs for foreign T20 events

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several national cricketers, allowing them to participate in upcoming international franchise leagues, including...

Pakistan Blind Women crush Australia, seal semi-final spot

Pakistan Blind Women’s Cricket Team marched into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup after delivering a commanding 130-run victory over Australia...

Pakistan opens PEEC-2025 to boost energy investment

Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, inaugurated the Pakistan Energy & Exhibition Conference 2025 (PEEC-2025) today in Islamabad, formally opening the...

Pakistan urges global climate support at COP30

Pakistan’s Head of Delegation to COP-30, Secretary Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), Aisha Humera Chaudhry, held a high-level bilateral meeting with...

Science Minister urges graduates to lead Pakistan’s innovation asset

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, attended the Convocation of COMSATS University Wah Campus as the chief guest. Speaking on the...

Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance

MOSCOW: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity...

Xi urges breaking new ground in advancing rule of law in China

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has called for upholding the unity between Party leadership, the running of the country by the people and law-based governance,...

Sahar Khan criticizes podcast trend of humiliating guests

Pakistani television actress Sahar Khan has criticized a growing trend in podcasts that humiliate and embarrass their guests, calling it a “low” practice. In an...

Bollywood classic Sholay set for re-release with original ending

The Bollywood classic film Sholay is set to return to cinemas across India on December 2 with its original ending, nearly 48 years after...

ICC fines Babar Azam for Code of conduct breach

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third One-Day International...

Azhar Ali resigns as PCB Director of youth development and selector

Former Pakistan cricket captain Azhar Ali has resigned from his roles at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources confirmed on Tuesday. According to PCB officials,...

Syria defeat Pakistan 5-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Pakistan’s national football team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Syria in the FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, losing 0-5 at Jinnah...

Pakistan Shaheens top group with 9-wicket win over UAE

Pakistan Shaheens continued their dominant run in the Asia Cup Rising Stars by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 9 wickets, topping their...

Norway ends 28-year wait, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

Norway has made a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 28-year absence, after defeating Italy 4-1 in a crucial qualifying match...

LHC forms full bench to hear petitions against 27th Constitutional Amendment

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has constituted a three-member full bench to hear petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment, officials said on Monday. The full...

SJC, JC reconstituted under 27th Constitutional Amendment

Following the 27th Constitutional Amendment, Pakistan’s Supreme Judicial Council, Judicial Commission, and Practice and Procedure Committee have been reconstituted, the Supreme Court announced on...

ECP orders immediate local body polls in Islamabad, rejects union council secretary oversight

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the immediate conduct of local government elections in Islamabad, stating that assigning the responsibility to a...

Over 14,800 new companies registered in Pakistan in first four months of FY2025

Pakistan has witnessed the registration of 14,802 new companies in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a notable expansion in...

ECC approves Rs 50 Billion supplementary grants for Armed Forces and defense projects

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb, approved supplementary grants for Pakistan’s federal civil armed forces and...

Punjab tops human development index, Baluchistan and KP face severe challenges

A new report on Pakistan’s District Vulnerability Index has revealed that Punjab leads the country in human development, while Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)...

Pakistan issues first bunkering license, launches global-standard fuel services at Karachi Port

Pakistan has issued its first-ever bunkering license, marking the official launch of international-standard bunkering services at Karachi Port, Maritime Affairs Minister Mohammad Junaid Anwar...

Pakistan calls for regional cooperation, development, and stability at SCO Summit

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar delivered Pakistan’s statement at the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) in Moscow, sharing Pakistan’s vision...

Opposition announces countrywide movement to restore Constitution

Pakistan’s opposition alliance announced on Tuesday the launch of a movement to restore the constitution, calling for public marches from Parliament to the Supreme...

State department responds to former President Arif Alvi’s residence petition

The State Department has submitted its response in the Sindh High Court regarding former President Dr. Arif Alvi’s request for a government residence, officials...

Sheikh Rashid alleges denial of Umrah travel despite court orders

Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday claimed that he was prevented from traveling for Umrah despite a court order allowing him to...

Faisal Mumtaz Rathore sworn in as 16th prime minister of AJK

Faisal Mumtaz Rathore was sworn in as the 16th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday, following his election after a...

Chakwal sees rise in rare Urial population

Efforts by the Punjab Wildlife Department have led to a noticeable increase in the population of the rare Urial in the Salt Range, officials...

Maryam Nawaz vows to eliminate crimes against children in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed her government’s commitment to eradicating crimes against children, declaring that such offences amount to an...

LHC issues bailable arrest warrants for accused in fake video case

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for Ali Hassan, the suspect accused of uploading a fake video of Punjab Information...

595 killed over ‘Karo-Kari’ during four years in Sindh

Nearly 600 people have been killed in Sindh over the past four years under the pretext of karo-kari (honor killing), according to official police...

Three women held in honey-trap blackmail case

Police have arrested three women allegedly involved in a honey-trap scheme in which elderly men were lured to private locations, recorded secretly in compromising...

Pakistan hosts international space conference, showcases scientific progress

Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in scientific development by hosting the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST) 2025 in...

Key maritime forum spotlights Hong Kong’s role in global shipping’s green, smart shift

HONG KONG: The World Maritime Merchants Forum 2025 commenced here on Monday, with professionals across the global shipping sector exploring ways to transform into...

35th National Games scheduled in Sindh; cycling event excluded

The Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) has officially announced the schedule for the 35th National Games, set to take place from December 4 to December...

Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif wins second consecutive match at IBSF Snooker World Cup

Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif recorded his second consecutive win at the ongoing IBSF Snooker World Cup in Muscat, Oman. In the group stage’s second match, Asif...

Portugal crush Armenia 9-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a commanding 9-1 victory over Armenia, topping their qualifying group despite the absence...

Pakistan defeat Bangladesh 10-3 in final hockey match

Pakistan hockey team registered a convincing 10-3 victory over Bangladesh in the third and final match of their World Cup qualifying series, completing a...

Pakistan’s Wasim Khatri bags bronze at World Scrabble Championship

Pakistani Scrabble player Wasim Khatri won a bronze medal at the prestigious World Scrabble Championship, showcasing remarkable skill in a highly competitive field. The championship,...

Police constable wins double gold at State Bodybuilding Championship

Punjab Police constable Umar Farooq won two gold medals at the Mr. Punjab Police Inter-Range Bodybuilding Championship 2025, excelling in two categories and bringing...

Mahira Khan prepares for challenging role in film “Nilofar”

Pakistani film and television superstar Mahira Khan revealed she spent time with blind girls to bring authenticity to her upcoming role in the film...

“Uraan Pakistan” family festival held successfully in Islamabad

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting successfully organized the “Uraan Pakistan Family Festival” at F-9 Park, bringing together residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for...

PM inaugurates upgraded Karachi Cantt Station, Shalimar Express relaunched

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the upgraded Karachi Cantt Station following a major renovation, marking the relaunch of the Shalimar Express with a new...

Payment of 2026 Hajj fees deadline extended to November 19

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for the payment of Hajj 2026 fees, giving applicants three additional days to complete their...

Pakistan to fully deregulate sugar sector amid rising prices

After a surge in sugar prices across Pakistan, the federal government reportedly has decided to fully deregulate the sugar sector, allowing market forces to...

Finance Minister stresses family planning, climate Action to ensure sustainable growth

Federal Finance Minister and Senator Mohammad Orangzeb has warned that Pakistan faces serious challenges from rapid population growth and climate change, urging immediate action...

Pakistan’s IT exports hit $38.6 million in October 2025

Pakistan’s local IT sector achieved a historic milestone in October 2025, exporting $38.6 million worth of services for the first time, according to data...

Islamabad police thwart armed robbery, three suspects arrested

Police in Islamabad successfully prevented an armed robbery in the Khanna area, authorities said. According to a spokesperson for Islamabad Police Monday, six armed men...

Son kills mother over her second marriage in Kasur

A shocking incident in Kasur has left the local community in grief after a son allegedly killed his mother over her decision to remarry. Police...

Kasur police arrest 10 suspects in drugs, theft, and robbery raids

Kasur police arrested 10 suspects involved in drugs, motorcycle theft, and robbery during a series of search operations across the district, officials said. Under the...

Pak-Uzbekistan cooperation review: direct flights, pharma, banking take center stage

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired the high-level 8th Review Session of Pakistan–Uzbekistan Cooperation today....

IHC Judge jokes about prisoners getting healthier on medical bail

During a hearing on a medical bail petition at the Islamabad High Court, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani made light-hearted remarks about the effects of...

Iqbal Singhera flees during transfer, four police officers booked

Former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Revenue, Iqbal Singhera, escaped from police custody while being transferred from Rawalpindi to Lahore in connection with a corruption...

Drugs are reaching cities unchecked,” SC slams authorities

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the persistent flow of drugs into Pakistani cities, with a two-member bench expressing frustration over inadequate enforcement by...

Modern public park inaugurated in Gwadar for residents’ leisure

In a significant step towards enhancing recreational facilities for citizens, a modern public park was inaugurated in Gwadar, attracting widespread public interest. The opening ceremony...

Judges’ resignations ‘a matter of alarm for democracy in Pakistan: Says Saad Rafique

Senior PML-N leader and former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has termed the recent resignations of judges a matter of deep concern for anyone...

Pakistan, China vow stronger counter-terror coordination after court blast

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jian Zedong. During the meeting, Pakistan-China bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest...

Public gatherings banned in Punjab as Section 144 extended till Nov 22

The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days, keeping all forms of public gatherings...

Aleema Khan’s property report submitted to ATC; fresh arrest warrants issued

A detailed report on Aleema Khan’s properties in Punjab was submitted to the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Saturday during the hearing of a...

Three Motorway Police officers martyred in M-5 accident near Uch Sharif

Three officers of the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) were martyred in a traffic accident on the M-5 Motorway near Uch Sharif, according...

India all out for 93, South Africa clinches first test win in India in 15 years

South Africa defeated India in a thrilling Kolkata Test, chasing a modest target of 124 runs to record their first Test win in India...

Former Captain Sarfaraz takes key role in PCB

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been assigned new responsibilities by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), taking charge of the Pakistan Shaheens and Under-19...

Indian Captain Shubman Gill hospitalized after neck injury

India’s cricket team suffered a major blow in the first Test against South Africa as captain Shubman Gill was hospitalized due to a neck...

Islam Makhachev becomes UFC double champion, joins elite class

Russian mixed martial artist Islam Makhachev has made history by winning the UFC welterweight title, adding to his existing lightweight championship and joining the...

Deadlock over PSL 11 schedule as PCB, franchises clash

The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is facing scheduling deadlock, with franchises and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) still unable to...

Azad Kashmir PM faces no-confidence vote; assembly meets Monday

The Azad Kashmir Assembly will convene on Monday for a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq. The motion has been tabled by the...

Takaichi’s Provocative Approach on Taiwan: An Expert Opinion

It seems that new Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi is intentionally trying to pollute the historic status, ancient and legitimate claim of China...

Action begins against sugar mills refusing to start crushing

Punjab authorities have announced action against sugar mills that have failed to start crushing despite government orders. The Punjab Cane Commissioner declared today that enforcement...

FIA arrests 5 Afghan nationals for fake IDs in Peshawar

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five Afghan nationals involved in obtaining illegal identification documents in Peshawar, officials said. According to an FIA spokesperson,...

Police employee’s widow burned alive on land dispute in Sahiwal 

A widow of a police employee was burned alive in Sahiwal, Punjab, after a dispute over land payment, police said. According to local police sources,...

Lahore house robbery: gold, cash stolen, girl kidnapped

Five armed men broke into a house in Sarai Mughal, Lahore, stole gold jewelry and cash, and abducted a teenage girl, police said. According to...

Gujrat police lodge FIR against alleged “jinn” and ex-son-in-law

In a rare and unusual case, Gujrat police have registered an FIR against a former son-in-law and an alleged “jinn” named Adil for sexual...

Punjab forms 24-member committee tasked with Flood Inquiry and Recovery plan

Punjab has established a high-powered parliamentary committee to investigate losses caused by the recent floods, assess the scale of damage, and recommend a comprehensive...

Diesel price up by Rs 6, petrol unchanged for next 15 days

The government has issued a new notification announcing changes in petroleum prices across the country. According to the notification, the price of high-speed diesel has...

NAB sets historic record with Rs 8.4 trillion recovery in 2.5 years

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has achieved the largest recovery in Pakistan’s history, securing a record Rs 8,397 billion over the past two and...

No travel for anyone damaging Pakistan’s reputation: Mohsin Naqvi warns

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that no passenger involved in bringing disrepute to Pakistan will be allowed to travel abroad, stressing that...

Pakistani rappers Talha Anjum make headlines with flag gesture in Nepal

Pakistani rappers Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus have sparked discussions on social media following their recent concert in Nepal, where they waved foreign flags...

Sanam Marvi shares journey from Rs 27,000 to Millions in concert fees

Renowned folk singer Sanam Marvi has shared details about her early career and how her earnings from music performances have evolved over time. Speaking on...

KP Govt orders forensic audit of departments over corruption

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of its departments to investigate allegations of corruption, illegal payments, and financial...

Federal Constitutional Court issues first cause list, proceedings to begin next week

The newly established Federal Constitutional Court has released its first cause list, outlining the schedule for the hearing of major constitutional cases next week. According...

President Zardari signs Pakistan Army, Air Force, Navy Amendment Bills into law

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved major amendments to Pakistan’s defence laws, signing into law the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Pakistan Air...

LHC Judge Shams Mahmood Mirza resigns amid controversy

Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court has submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan, following in the footsteps of senior...

Interior Minister vows no talks with terrorists after college attack

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed that cross-border terrorism remains a threat and praised the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps for successfully foiling...

Another accomplice nabbed in Islamabad Court suicide attack probe

Authorities have arrested another key facilitator linked to the suicide attack at Islamabad’s court complex, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. According to...

Sindh Rangers arrest four, seize 47,680 smuggled cigarettes packets in Maari Pur

Sindh Rangers, acting on a tip-off, arrested four smugglers during a snap check at Hub River Road, Maari Pur, and recovered a large consignment...

KP police kill 5 foreign terrorists in Bannu-Lakki Marwat operation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, in a joint operation with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), have killed five foreign terrorists in the border areas of Bannu and...

Justice K.K. Agha sworn in as judge of Federal Constitutional Court

Justice K.K. Agha has taken the oath as a judge of Pakistan’s newly established Federal Constitutional Court, in a ceremony held at the Islamabad...

Haroon Akhtar Khan pushes Pharma Park plan, strengthens women entrepreneurship

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a follow-up meeting with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development...

Punjab Assembly Speaker signals more judicial resignations

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has indicated that the wave of judicial resignations is likely to continue, with more judges expected to...

ATC Islamabad issues notices on Matiullah Jan’s acquittal plea

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued notices on a plea filed by senior journalist Matiullah Jan seeking acquittal in a case...

Sarbjit Kaur becomes Noor, weds in Sheikhupura after visiting Pakistan

An Indian Sikh woman visiting Pakistan for Baba Guru Nanak’s birthday celebrations has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani citizen, officials confirmed. The woman,...

Pakistani engineer wins Asia’s WebRTC excellence award in Dubai

A young Pakistani software engineer from Lahore has developed an artificial intelligence-powered system that promises to significantly reduce cost and time in the telecommunications...

Lahore suffocates at 439 AQI, ranked world’s second most polluted city

Air quality across Lahore and several districts of Punjab remained extremely hazardous on Friday, with pollution levels far beyond safe health limits. In the early...

Punjab Govt adds space for 2,000 inmates at Kot Lakhpat Prison

Five newly constructed double-storey barracks have been completed at Kot Lakhpat Jail, significantly expanding capacity and improving inmate facilities. The new barracks were inaugurated by...

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