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Punjab govt begins screening CM Maryam Nawaz’s security amid TLP proscription

Following the recent proscription of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) by the federal government, a comprehensive security screening of the security personnel and other staff...

Cricket Australia confirms Pakistan stars set to feature in BBL

Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, Todd Greenberg, has confirmed that Pakistani cricketers have been cleared to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL)...

Punjab completes survey for installation of 5,500 security cameras in central jails

Under the Punjab government’s Safe Jail Project, a security survey for installing surveillance cameras and modern monitoring equipment in central jails across the province...

Saba Qamar says emotional role in “Case No. 9” Took a toll on her health

Renowned Pakistani actor Saba Qamar has revealed that her performance in the drama series Case No. 9 affected her health due to the emotionally...

19 New dengue cases reported in Rawalpindi in 24 hours

Nineteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases this season to 1,196,...

PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban, Defence Minister inaugurates service

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has inaugurated the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) flight operations to the United Kingdom, marking the end of a...

Flood-Hit 72 tehsils to get emergency aid, Punjab announces restoration plans

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared several flood-affected areas as calamity-hit, issuing formal notifications for relief and rehabilitation measures. According to...

Shazia Marri denies any PPP–PML-N power-sharing deal in Balochistan

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Shazia Marri has denied reports suggesting that the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had agreed to share...

Punjab to launch drone policing, tighten arms regulations

The Punjab government has decided to introduce drone policing and stricter arms regulation laws across the province as part of new security reforms. According to...

Xi chairs symposium to solicit non-CPC personages’ opinions on drafting five-year plan recommendations

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on Aug. 27 to solicit opinions from...

Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen trade and investment ties

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan...

Pakistan bans TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

The federal government has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, following approval by the federal cabinet. The...

PIDE, PUAN join hands to strengthen research, dialogue, and policy synergies

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a delegation from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for an interactive session aimed at fostering collaboration...

Ali Tareen tears up PCB legal notice, vows not to stay silent

A new controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket as Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly tore up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan...

Mahira Khan plans to pass her wedding dress to Future Daughters In-law

Pakistan’s film star Mahira Khan has said she plans to gift her wedding outfit from her Dua-e-Khair ceremony to her future daughter-in-law, calling the...

Pakistan pursues new logistics partnerships with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a series of important meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials on the sidelines of the...

Pakistan, Canada discuss expansion of bilateral trade and FDI

Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at...

AJK Premier praises Pakistan Army’s role in region’s freedom

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, while addressing the central ceremony marking the 78th Foundation Day of AJK, said that...

Over 200 bogus allotments detected in Pakistan Railways housing

The Directorate General (DG) Vigilance of Pakistan Railways has compiled a preliminary inquiry into the bogus allotment of more than 200 railway quarters in...

Pakistan team to wear pink jerseys in T20 for breast cancer awareness

Pakistan’s national cricket team will wear pink-themed jerseys during the first T20 International against South Africa as part of a breast cancer awareness initiative....

Sindh Information Department finalizes four film projects to promote Sindh’s cultural identity

The Sindh Information Department has completed four film projects, including three documentaries and one feature film, which will soon be released for public viewing....

Pakistan pledges to uphold UN charter principles on 80th anniversary

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism and the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, as the world marks the 80th anniversary...

Court orders ID and passport seizure of Aleema Khan for repeated non-appearance

A special anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of the national identity card and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime...

Pakistan begins phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade via Chaman

Pakistan has announced a phased restoration of Afghan Transit Trade through the Chaman border crossing, nearly two weeks after the Bab-e-Dosti gate remained closed,...

ATC clears Maryam Nawaz in NAB office attack case

A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a case involving an alleged attack on the offices of the...

IHC issues arrest warrants for ERRA–NDMA Director over non-appearance

The Islamabad High Court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the Director Administration of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) and the National...

Pakistan, Australia discuss boosting meat exports

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with the Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, Nicole...

FAPUASA urges HEC and Planning Ministry to resolve university teachers’ pay and tax issues

The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and...

Pakistan Throwball Federation Announces New Schedule for National Championship

The Pakistan Throwball Federation has announced revised dates for the 14th Culligan Boys & Girls Throwball Championship 2025, which will now take place from...

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig clinches boys doubles title at ITF Junior Championship

The ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad, featuring young players from China, Japan, Kazakhstan,...

History as Our Guide: Toward a Better Future for Global Order

By Liu Zhenmin Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding...

Pakistan and China sign MoU to enhance cooperation in Quantum technologies

ISLAMABAD (Internews): A high-level delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)—a leading Chinese state-owned conglomerate—called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and...

Pakistan-China MoU on green development signed to promote greening of CPEC

BEIJING (Internews): Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), the country’s preeminent think tank promoting ties with China, has become the first Pakistani Institution to sign MoU on...

CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

BEIJING: The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Participants at...

BCCI faces backlash for dropping Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammad Shami from India A squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come under heavy criticism after leaving out Sarfaraz Khan and veteran pacer Mohammad Shami...

Govt moves to boost local vaccine production, Says SAPM Haroon Akhtar

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Incentivizing...

Sherry Rehman calls for reviving Pakistan’s climate diplomacy ahead of COP30

Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman, chaired a meeting of the Committee to review Pakistan’s...

South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets to level test series 1-1

South Africa defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the second and final Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, leveling the two-match series 1–1. Resuming play...

Babar, Naseem return as PCB names squads for South Africa white-ball series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the national squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, marking the return of former...

Govt slashes power tariffs for industry and agriculture to boost economic growth: Leghari

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed...

Customs clearance halted at Pak-Afghan border points amid security tensions

The customs clearance, both of exports and imports, has been suspended at the Customs Border Stations of Torkham, Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi, and Angoor Adda...

NAB recovers record Rs. 1.1 Trillion in third quarter, marks 242% growth

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to transparency and accountability, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made a significant Rs. 1,102.04 billion (1.10 trillion) recovery in...

Khawar Riaz criticizes Pakistani actresses for adopting western styles at award shows

Renowned Pakistani stylist, photographer, and talent hunter Khawar Riaz has criticized local actresses for increasingly adopting Western fashion trends at award shows, urging them...

Lucky Ali criticizes Javed Akhtar’s remarks, calls his attitude “arrogant and ugly”

Veteran Indian lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has sparked fresh controversy after blaming Pakistan for his inability to buy a house in India. His...

PM Shehbaz announces “Roshan Maeeshat Power Package” for industry and agriculture

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Roshan Maeeshat (Bright Economy) Power Package aimed at supporting Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors to promote economic...

Police arrest fugitive in honour killing of 19-year-old girl

Rawalpindi Police have arrested a fugitive wanted for the honour killing of a 19-year-old girl two years ago in the Jatli area. The suspect,...

Six arrested in Rawalpindi after viral video of man’s torture

Rawalpindi police launched a late-night crackdown in the City Police Station area of Gawalmandi, arresting six suspects including the main accused, Junaid alias Jeeda...

FBR Implements new procedure for industrial power and gas connection changes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new procedure for the transfer of industrial electricity and gas connections, effective from October 22,...

Health Asia 2025 showcases Pakistan’s growing pharma and health potential

The Health Asia 2025 exhibition is underway at the Expo Centre Karachi with great enthusiasm, featuring participation from hundreds of companies and institutions representing...

Internet cable fault yet to be fully resolved, IT Secretary informs NA committee

The Secretary for Information Technology has admitted that the fault in Pakistan’s undersea internet cable has not yet been fully resolved. Briefing the National Assembly’s...

IHC directs jail officials to permit visits for names listed by Salman Akram Raja

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to arrange meetings between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the...

NTDC presents modern energy-saving models to SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan

The Chairman of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon...

Government vows to revive national pride through hockey revival plan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting focused on the promotion and revival of hockey, reaffirming the government’s...

Ahsan Iqbal calls for social inclusion and accountability in national development agenda

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the inaugural session of the Aawaz II Programme, emphasized that integrating...

Pakistan, UNODC to jointly tackle environmental crimes and illegal trade

Troels Vester, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental...

Karachi Customs foils smuggling of indian-origin goods worth over rs 44 million

The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi has successfully detected and thwarted multiple attempts to illegally import Indian-origin goods into Pakistan through misdeclaration of...

Ishaq Dar commends Shafqat Ali Khan, urges stronger Pakistan-UAE relations

Ambassador-designate to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, paid a farewell call on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The...

SDPI proposes regulatory sandbox to reform power subsidy regime through solar integration

Experts on Wednesday proposed the creation of a regulatory sandbox to reform Pakistan’s power sector subsidy regime through solar integration in residential energy solutions,...

Pakistan, Qatar to deepen agricultural cooperation and strengthen economic partnership

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan,...

Rohit Godara gang kills Indian Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon shot dead in Canada

Popular Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon was shot dead in Canada, with the notorious Rohit Godara gang claiming responsibility for the killing. According to Indian media...

ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, forfeits bail bonds

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, and ordered...

IHC orders vaccination of stray dogs, action against those involved in killings

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities to vaccinate stray dogs in the federal capital and ordered that criminal cases be registered against...

Asif Afridi breaks 92-year-old record with five-wicket haul on test debut

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Asif Afridi made a remarkable start to his Test career, setting a unique record in his debut match against South Africa...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to strengthen football cooperation

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing football cooperation...

Singer Humaira Arshad questions Fawad Khan’s role as ‘Pakistan Idol’ judge

Pakistani singer Humaira Arshad has publicly criticised actor and singer Fawad Khan’s appointment as a judge on the music competition show Pakistan Idol. Speaking on...

Mountaineer Shehroze Kashif slams government for failing to deliver promised reward

Pakistan’s celebrated mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, who has scaled all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8,000 meters, has expressed deep frustration over the government’s...

Sindh police rescue 25 members of same family held captive for two years

Sindh police have rescued 25 members of a single family, including a two-month-old baby, who had been held captive and forced into labour for...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global peace and justice at 151st IPU Assembly

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik represented Pakistan at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, where he actively participated in...

Noor Zaman reaches career-best 37th spot in world squash rankings

Pakistan’s emerging squash sensation Noor Zaman has achieved a new milestone in his professional career, climbing to a career-best 37th position in the latest...

U.S. visa restrictions won’t hold back China’s ties with Central American states: foreign ministry

BEIJING: Weaponizing visas will not scare off the sober-minded, nor will it hold back the flourishing ties between China and Central American countries, Chinese...

Global Governance Initiative — global significance of building more stable, just world

China's newly proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI), together with the three other global initiatives, underlies China's effort in reinforcing the concept of a community...

Komal Aziz Khan reveals real reason behind quitting showbiz

Pakistani actress Komal Aziz Khan has finally opened up about the real reason she decided to quit acting, revealing that her decision was driven...

Bollywood actor Prakash Raj urges parents to protect children from BJP and RSS influence

Renowned Bollywood actor Prakash Raj has once again taken a strong stand against India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh...

All seeds advance to quarterfinals in ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Championships

All seeded players in the Boys’ Singles category have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025, currently...

PCB to appoint foreign coaches for Pakistan women’s cricket team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to include foreign coaches in the support staff of the national women’s cricket team, sources confirmed on...

Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2025

All-rounder Abbas Afridi has been named captain of Pakistan’s team for the upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament, scheduled to be played from November...

Ombudsman team inspects Islamabad Airport, resolves passenger complaints on the spot

The Federal Ombudsman’s inspection team conducted a surprise visit to Islamabad International Airport on to review public complaints and assess the performance of various...

ACC proposes November 10 ceremony for India to collect Asia Cup trophy

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has formally responded to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the pending handover...

Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs155 million seized by Customs in Peshawar

Customs Enforcement Peshawar has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle foreign-origin cigarettes in a major crackdown on illicit trade. The operation was carried out on the...

Pakistan loses $9.3 billion annually to digital financial scams, Report reveals

Pakistan has emerged as a major target for digital scammers, with citizens losing over $9.3 billion annually to various financial and online fraud schemes,...

Pakistan’s female bank account holders rise to 37 million: SBP Chief

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in promoting inclusive and sustainable...

Court issues arrest warrants for former KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur

An Islamabad court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after he failed to appear in...

Junaid Anwar Chaudhry launches $13 billion “sea to steel” green corridor to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through advanced...

FBR collects Rs130 billion from salaried taxpayers double than combined payment of traders, exporters

The salaried class in Pakistan has contributed Rs130 billion in taxes during the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year 2025-26, twice as...

Pakistan, EU vow to deepen trade ties under GSP Plus framework

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Raimundas Karoblis, to discuss ongoing...

New polio case detected in KP’s Torghar district

Ministry of Health has reported another polio case, raising the nationwide total to 30 cases so far in 2025, according to sources in the...

PM Shehbaz extends Diwali greetings, hails Hindu community’s role in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm Diwali greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world, emphasizing the importance of unity, harmony,...

COMSATS Abbottabad awards degrees to over 1,300 students, 32 PhDs

The COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus held its 40th convocation, celebrating the achievements of over 1,300 graduates in various disciplines. According to the university spokesperson Sardar...

Green Line Karachi project likely to be completed by September 2026

Federal Government Spokesperson for Sindh Raja Khaleeq Ansari has announced that work on the Karachi Green Line Project is set to resume soon, bringing...

Ali Zafar honored with ‘cultural icon award’ in United States

Renowned Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has been honored with the ‘Cultural Icon Award’ by the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society in recognition...

ECP issues fresh schedule for by-elections in Faisalabad, Sahiwal

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a revised schedule for by-elections in five constituencies of Faisalabad and Sahiwal divisions, with polling set...

Pakistan launches specialized digital skills training for youth trainers

The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) has launched a Specialized Digital Skills Training of Trainers Programme across Pakistan, aimed at equipping young trainers with...

Punjab declares face masks mandatory for motorcyclists amid rising smog

The Punjab government has made it mandatory for motorcyclists to wear face masks as air pollution worsens across the province, particularly in Lahore, which...

NADRA to set up new offices in 11 Sindh districts

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a major recruitment and infrastructure expansion plan across Sindh, which includes hiring 200 Junior Executives...

Punjab approves tougher child protection bill to curb abuse and neglect

The Punjab government has taken a major step to protect vulnerable, orphaned, and neglected children, approving a bill that introduces tougher penalties and stronger...

ATC issues third non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi in Monday has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after...

Sindh urges Federal Govt to set wheat support price at Rs 4,200 per maund

The Sindh government has urged the federal government to set the minimum wheat support price at Rs 4,200 per maund, opposing the rate of...

Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan wins first PSA World Tour Title at Vancouver Open

Pakistan’s rising squash star Ashab Irfan clinched his first-ever PSA World Tour title after defeating England’s Sam Todd in the final of the Vancouver...

Pakistan wins hosting rights for Worldchefs Asia Forum 2026

Pakistan has won the bid to host the Worldchefs Asia Presidents Forum 2026, marking the first time the country will host an international culinary...

IHC gives police three days to recover missing NCCI officer

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has given police three days to recover Muhammad Usman, a Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency...

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