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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...

Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice issues first order

Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Justice Aminuddin Khan, has issued his first official order, marking an administrative milestone for the newly established...

Nawaz Sharif flies to London for routine medical check-up

Pakistan Muslim League-N President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again departed for London, party officials confirmed on Thursday. Sharif travelled from Jati...

Court summons Punjab Assembly Speaker in PM Shehbaz’s defamation suit

A Lahore sessions court has summoned Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s defamation suit against the founding chairman of...

Ajay Devgn reacts to Kajol’s comments on marriage renewal and expiry options

Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has responded to recent comments by his wife Kajol regarding marriage and the concept of renewal or expiry options in...

Shehnaaz Gill Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Indian actress and singer Shehnaaz Gill has expressed her deep admiration for legendary qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, saying his voice brings her...

Bollywood stars own luxurious homes in Dubai

Several Bollywood stars and sports personalities own luxurious properties in Dubai, according to entertainment website Koimoi. The city’s beachfront villas, high-rise apartments, and glittering...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals father barred him from returning home over violent film roles

Veteran Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has revealed that early in his career, his father forbade him from returning home because of the repeated beatings...

Jasprit Bumrah under ICC investigation for inappropriate comments on Temba Bavuma

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is in trouble after making inappropriate comments about South African captain Temba Bavuma during a recent match, a video...

Pakistan crushes Bangladesh 8-0, qualifies for Hockey World Cup playoffs

Pakistan’s hockey team secured a dominant 8-0 victory over Bangladesh in the second match of their three-game series in Dhaka, ensuring qualification for the...

PCB completes PSL franchise valuation, offers renewals with new fees

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed the valuation process of all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise teams and assets and has sent renewal...

Pakistan Shaheens beat Oman by 40 runs in Asia Cup Rising Stars Opener

Pakistan Shaheens made a strong start in the Asia Cup Rising Stars by defeating Oman by 40 runs in their opening match. Oman won the...

27th Constitutional Amendment gazette notification issued

The 27th Constitutional Amendment has been approved by both the National Assembly and the Senate, with the official gazette notification issued by the Senate...

NCCIA arrests two suspects in financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects involved in a financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz, officials said. According to authorities,...

756 projects underway to transform Karachi: Sharjeel Memon

Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has outlined an ambitious development plan for Karachi for the fiscal year 2025–26, highlighting that 756 projects are...

PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra barred from traveling abroad

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister and PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra was prevented from leaving the country at Bacha Khan International Airport, officials and the...

Gang posing as officials extorts Rs 8 million from Rawalpindi call centre

A major extortion and impersonation case has surfaced in Rawalpindi, where fraudsters allegedly posed as government and intelligence officials to extract Rs 8 million...

Over 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks hit Pakistan in 9 months: Kaspersky

More than 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks were recorded in Pakistan during the first nine months of 2025, according to new figures shared by global...

Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME Cluster, announces Pharma Park policy

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan held an important meeting with the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)...

Pakistan approves ferry service linking Gwadar and Oman

The Pakistani cabinet has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service between Pakistan and Oman, a move aimed at strengthening maritime...

Former tennis star Sania Mirza opens up about toughest phase of life

India’s former tennis star Sania Mirza spoke candidly about one of the most challenging periods of her life during a conversation with filmmaker Farah...

Actress Sarwat Gilani shares personal battle with postpartum depression

Renowned Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani has highlighted the urgent need to raise public awareness about postpartum depression, a mental health condition that affects women...

Pakistan crushes Bangladesh 8-2 in Hockey World Cup qualifier

Pakistan made a strong start in their three-match hockey series against Bangladesh, defeating the hosts 8-2 in the opening game of the World Cup...

Pakistan Paddle Federation announces new national junior rankings

The Pakistan Paddle Federation has released its latest national junior rankings, highlighting top performers across various age categories. In the Under-18 boys’ category, Mir Saqib...

Zimbabwe Cricket Team Arrives in Islamabad for Tri-Nation T20 Series

The Zimbabwe cricket team has arrived in Islamabad to participate in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20 Series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. According to the...

Canada offers support for climate-adaptive agriculture and green innovation in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, met with the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Tarik Ali...

Field Marshal helped convince Sri Lanka to continue Pakistan tour: Mohsin Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that Pakistan’s top security officials personally intervened to convince the Sri Lankan cricket team to continue their tour...

ICC fines Pakistan team for slow over rate against Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the Pakistan cricket team for maintaining a slow over rate during the first One Day International (ODI)...

Tri-Nation cricket series moved to Rawalpindi: PCB announces new schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revised schedule for the upcoming tri-nation cricket series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. According to a...

PIMS hospital pioneers advanced robotic surgery with international experts

Pakistan has successfully completed its first robotic surgery in Islamabad, marking a milestone in the country’s medical history. The surgery was conducted at PIMS Hospital...

Federal govt awards 23 offshore blocks to Mari Energies

The federal government of Pakistan has awarded 23 new offshore oil and gas blocks to Mari Energies, officials confirmed. The Petroleum Division had earlier announced...

LHC grants protective bail to Karachi NCCIA Additional Director

The Lahore High Court has approved seven-day protective bail for Shehzad Haider, Additional Director of the NCCIA Karachi, in a corruption-related case. The hearing...

IHC suspends single bench order to dissolve CDA

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Division Bench has suspended the single bench order to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The stay was issued...

Court gives final chance to prosecution in Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s 9 May cases

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has granted the prosecution a final chance to submit records in the 9 May cases against Dr. Yasmin...

Police officer arrested for gun firing publicly in Lahore

A police officer in Lahore has been arrested for firing a gun in public in the Sundhar area, authorities confirmed. The officer has been identified...

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