Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding currently under strain, MOFA spokesperson Tahir Andrabi
Pakistan called on the United States and Iran to halt escalating violence and return to technical-level negotiations, warning that a Pakistan-mediated
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Riyadh gas cylinder blast leaves five Pakistani workers dead
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Arsala Siddiqui predicts Pakistanis won’t marry after 2030, Here’s why
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PIA buyers get properties worth Rs14.2 billion, all under Rs10 billion deal
The government has transferred 11 PIA properties worth Rs14.2 billion, including seven overseas assets, to the airline's new…
Thousands of files linked to India’s largest nuclear plant surface on dark web
A ransomware group has published thousands of files it claims are linked to India's largest nuclear power facility,…
Jamrud alliance calls for protest over corruption and mismanagement
A local political alliance in Jamrud has announced a peaceful protest against alleged corruption in development projects, substandard…
Rs750 prize bond winners announced, check award amounts
National Savings Centre announced the results of the 107th computerised draw for the Rs750 Prize Bond, awarding a…
Off duty Islamabad cop attacked by banned JAAC, video recorded under duress
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Why are buyers choosing lab grown diamonds over natural gems?
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Karachi innovator Jayant Kumar claims top prize at Harvard business competition
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US issues deadline to end 23-year military presence in Iraq
The United States will withdraw its remaining military forces from Iraq by the end of September, concluding a…
Suzuki cultus prices updated in Pakistan: check the new rates
Pak Suzuki Motor Company has released updated pricing and tax details for its Suzuki Cultus lineup, giving prospective…
First to book, last to receive? GWM tank 500 owners raise questions
Early buyers of the GWM Tank 500 SUV in Pakistan say they are facing lengthy delivery delays months…
Ranger personnel martyred in direct fire by banned JAAC, security sources
Security forces and armed individuals exchanged fire near the New Bus Terminal area of Rawalakot, leaving one paramilitary…
Operation Shaban Continues at Full Pace, 121 Terrorists Neutralised
Security forces said they killed four more militants during ongoing operations in Balochistan, taking the reported death toll…
Will AI take away jobs faster than the world can adapt?
Hundreds of leading economists and artificial intelligence experts have called on governments and institutions to prepare for the…
Farrukh Khokhar arrested in Majid Satti murder case
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Trump wants Gulf allies to pay for Iran campaign
US President Donald Trump said that wealthy Gulf allies should reimburse Washington for military operations safeguarding West Asia,…
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France and Spain will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Tuesday, with…
Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, ending four years of calm
Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles toward Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of carrying out airstrikes on an…
Field Marshal Asim Munir lands in Turkiye for key discussions
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, arrived in Türkiye on…
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Actress Sonya Hussyn marked her birthday with a glamorous celebration attended by several prominent figures from the country’s…
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Pakistan's motorcycle brand Sothassi has introduced its Classic 400 model in the local market, setting an introductory ex-factory…
PM Shehbaz arrives in Doha to offer condolences, hold talks with Qatari leadership
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former premier Nawaz Sharif arrived in Qatar’s capital Doha on a one-day official…
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ASEAN charts a $1 trillion digital economy as Pakistan faces AI challenge
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PM Shehbaz announces nationwide mourning on demise of former Qatari ruler
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AJK govt defends JAAC ban, rejects election delay despite protest standoff
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Security forces detain 1,686 Afghan nationals in Balochistan as part of repatriation drive
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Councillors from Mirpur join Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party ahead of AJK polls
Two local political figures, Councillor Raja Jameel Ahmed and Raja Rashid Altaf, joined the campaign of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party
Geo news broadcasts restored following suspension
Pakistan's electronic media regulator has upheld a 15-day suspension of Geo News and imposed a Rs10 million fine…
IRGC announces closure of Hormuz until further notice
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Sunday it had suspended maritime transit through the Strait…
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Petrol Bomb: Govt increases fuel prices
Web Desk: Pakistan’s government has increased fuel prices, raising the cost of petrol by Rs13.18 per litre and…
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Shehbaz Sharif urges dialogue, stability in high-level call with Iran’s president
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed on Friday to remain in close contact and…
Deadline ends for Afghan deportation drive as govt prepares for crackdown
Pakistan has decided to accelerate the deportation of Afghan nationals living in the country without valid visas after…
Time bomb blasts in Balochistan’s Nasirabad, no casualties
Two time bombs planted by unidentified individuals exploded near tube wells in Chhattar area of Nasirabad district in…
Taliban minister redefines Afghan DNA for sake of economic deals with India
A remark by Afghanistan's Agriculture Minister, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, during a visit to New Delhi has sparked widespread…
Going to Murree? Punjab launches its new electric bus route
The Punjab government has launched an all-electric public bus service connecting Murree and Rawalpindi, marking another step in…
India’s banning of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sutlej’ renews spotlight on Punjab’s dark past
Web Desk: Indian authorities have removed actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s film “Sutlej” from streaming platform Zee5 less than 48…
Security forces eliminated 75 terrorists in Balochistan under Operation Shaban
Security forces have killed 75 terrorists in a series of counterterrorism operations across Balochistan since July 5, including…
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina announces plan to surrender
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return from exile in India around December and…
Audi Pakistan announces discount across several models
Audi Pakistan has revised the prices of several petrol and electric vehicle models following changes introduced under the…
India’s Volleyball squad stuck in clearance maze ahead of Islamabad event
India’s participation in the upcoming Central Asian Volleyball Championship remains uncertain, with the national team yet to receive…
Indian military hit by another setback, Israeli-made drone crashes in Gujarat
An Israeli-origin unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by the Indian Navy crashed in Gujarat’s Dharampur area, marking the…
Is your smartphone about to become an AI office assistant? Anthropic expands Claude Cowork
Anthropic is expanding its Claude Cowork artificial intelligence assistant to mobile devices and the web, allowing users to…
Iran targets Kuwait and Bahrain after new US strikes
The United States carried out a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, saying the attacks…
X launches video editing tool with multilingual captions and green-screen editing
Social media platform X has introduced new video recording and X editing tools as it steps up efforts…
Govt’s latest tax decision poised to raise Hybrid Car prices
Hybrid vehicle market faces higher prices and uncertainty after the government ended a reduced sales tax concession, shifting…
DG ISPR set to address current security situation in Balochistan
Military spokesperson, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), is expected to brief the media shortly on the…
38 Terrorists Killed in Major Operations Against Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij in Balochistan
Security forces have killed 38 terrorists in a series of ongoing counterterrorism operations across Balochistan following recent attacks…
Nine terrorists neutralised in ongoing operation on N-25 highway in Balochistan
Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation on the N-25 highway in Balochistan, killing nine terrorists and injuring…
Trump announces end of memorandum of understanding with Iran
A fragile US-Iran truce faced renewed uncertainty on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding…
Changan introduces dual-benefit offer for buyers
Changan Pakistan has announced a price reduction for Oshan X7 SUV variants, offering customers additional savings through a…
US arrests 24, charges 37 in crackdown against Indian crime syndicates linked to Nijjar killing
US federal authorities have charged 37 people and arrested 24 suspects across the United States, Canada and Europe…
Ten years on, Burhan Wani’s legacy continues to shape Kashmir conflict
Kashmiris marked the 10th anniversary of the killing of Burhan Muzaffar Wani, whose death in 2016 became a…
US hits Iran with fresh strikes, revokes oil sanctions
The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence that…
Govt expands privatisation drive, includes three major Airports after PIA
Federal government has added the country's three largest international airports to its revised five-year privatisation programme, with plans…
Pakistan, India clash over Kashmir at Dhaka seminar
A diplomatic confrontation between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region unfolded not along their contested border,…
Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran dies at 38 after prolonged illness
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness, the…
Security forces thwart terrorist attack in Karachi, detain two fitna ul Hindustan terrorists
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said it had foiled a major terrorist plot in Karachi by arresting two members…
Nine police officers martyred as terrorists storm Ziarat checkpoint
Terrorists attacked a police checkpoint in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, martyring nine police officers after an overnight gun
Pakistan launches secret mediation between Libya’s rival factions
Pakistan has quietly launched a mediation effort between Libya's rival eastern and western authorities, in a previously unreported…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career ends after Portugal’s defeat to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth and final FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak, closing the curtain on a record-breaking international…
Tech giant Microsoft slashes 4,800 jobs worldwide
Microsoft is cutting about 4,800 jobs, or roughly 2.1% of its global workforce, as the technology giant pushes…
BJP govt’s proposal to replace eggs in school lunches contradicts pre-election slogans
The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in India's eastern state of West Bengal is facing criticism…
PCB goes high-tech with TruMan three machine at National Academy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has installed a high-tech TruMan 3 bowling machine at the National Cricket Academy, aiming…
District Bagh traders dissociate from banned JAAC, reopen markets
The Traders' Association of Arja in Azad Kashmir has announced it is severing ties with a banned Awami…
Over 25 million children have remained out of school in Pakistan for decades, CSA report
More than two years after Pakistan declared a national education emergency, over 25 million children remain out of…
NDMA issues rain alert for northern Pakistan as extreme heat persists in Balochistan
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory warning of widespread rain and thunderstorms across several
Belgium considers legal action after FIFA halts Balogun ban on Trump’s appeal
World football governing body FIFA has temporarily suspended the enforcement of a one-match ban on United States forward…
Nokia’s new keypad phones feature AI and video calling
HMD has expanded its feature phone portfolio by introducing four new Nokia-branded devices equipped with dedicated artificial intelligence…
Key suspect arrested in Islamabad group captain murder case
Islamabad police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a Pakistan Air Force…
Banned JAAC suspects abduct four AJK Police offcials
Four police officers in Azad Kashmir were allegedly abducted on their way to duty in Rawalakot, according to…
Sardar Amaan seeks support from across the LoC amid ongoing protest
A leader of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Sardar Amaan appealed for support from residents…
PAF officer loses life while rescuing woman from abductor in Islamabad
A Pakistan Air Force group captain was shot dead after intervening in an attempt to force a woman…
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Civil society rallies in Mirpur and Leepa valley, condemn banned JAAC
Web Desk: Civil society groups organised protest rallies in Mirpur district and Leepa Valley on Sunday, where participants…
Chaos in Dadyal as armed men open fire on police during banned JAAC protest
A protest organised by the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) turned violent in Dadyal on…
Apple’s next rival? SpaceX has an AI device in the works
Reports that SpaceX is developing an artificial intelligence-powered handheld device have fueled speculation that Elon Musk's technology empire
Massive crowds attend Imam Khamenei’s funeral prayers
Funeral prayers for Iran's slain former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in Tehran on Sunday, drawing…
Is internet safety at risk? Why GoDaddy is challenging India’s new internet rules
GoDaddy, the world's largest internet domain registrar, is challenging a landmark Indian court order aimed at curbing fraudulent…
Iranian FO spokesperson Esmail Baghaei praises Pakistan’s mediation and lasting friendship
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Friday that relations between Pakistan and Iran are grounded in…
Two soldiers martyred as Fitna Al Hindustan terrorists storm anti-smuggling post in Balochistan
Two security personnel were martyred after armed terrorists attacked a security post established to curb smuggling in the…
PCB clears 13 players for Global Super League participation
PCB has granted NOCs to 13 domestic and national players, allowing them to participate in the Global Super…
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir attend funeral procession of Ayatollah Khamenei
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir attended funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader…
India declines to send high level delegation to Iran amid growing ties with Israel
India did not send an official high-level delegation to Iran for ceremonies following the deaths of senior Iranian…
FIFA world cup 2026 heads into high-stakes round of 16
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape after Switzerland became the latest team…
Prominent religious scholar Maulana Nasir Madani suffers heart attack during Friday sermon
Allama Nasir Madani Suffers Apparent Heart Attack While Delivering Friday Sermon in Jahanian
Trump renews attack on Modi govt, claims 11 jets were downed in Pakistan-India conflict
US President Donald Trump has renewed attention on the 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation, saying that a total of…
CM Punjab announces 100,000 e-bikes: Who is eligible and how to apply?
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the relaunch and expansion of the province's electric bike scheme, under which…
No power can barren Pakistan, MOFA spokesperson Tahir Andrabi
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy, regional engagement and international law, while rejecting speculation about new strategic alignments
Pakistan begins Oil, Gas production from new domenstic field
Pakistan has started commercial production of oil and natural gas from a newly developed well in the southern…
NAB returns Rs4.1 billion in recovered assets to RDA in embezzlement case
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has handed over recovered assets worth more than Rs4.1 billion to the Rawalpindi Development…
GTA 6 fans react as Rockstar replaces physical disc with download code
Rockstar Games has confirmed that players who buy the physical edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 will receive…
Telenor officially merges with ufone with nearly 36% market share
Telenor Pakistan officially merged with Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) on Wednesday after receiving final approval from the…
US-Iran end Doha talks without breakthrough, set stage for next round
Iranian and US negotiators wrapped up two days of indirect talks in Qatar on Wednesday without announcing any…
India implicated Yasin Malik in 35 year old murder case
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on Wednesday rejected India's decision to name its jailed chairman, Mohammad Yasin…
No phone numbers needed? whatsApp introduces usernames for enhanced privacy
WhatsApp has defended its upcoming usernames feature after online criticism over potential privacy and impersonation risks, saying the…
Khawaja Asif highlights China’s backing on Pakistan’s strategic interests
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif shared remarks by Chinese analyst Dr Victor Gao reaffirming Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty,…
Hunger strike adds fuel to growing cockroach movement in Delhi
Hundreds of students, young professionals and activists have camped for days at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, turning India’s most…
Iran sets date for Ali Khamenei’s state funeral
Iran is preparing what officials say could become the largest state funeral in the country's history as ceremonies…
Punjab begins strict action over unpaid e-challans
Punjab Traffic Police launched a province-wide crackdown on motorists who have failed to pay electronic traffic fines, introducing…
Tauseeq Haider and Farah Sadia break silence on marriage rumors
Television personalities Tauseeq Haider and Farah Sadia have publicly dismissed rumors claiming they had married, responding with humor
Security forces shot down four drones of Taliban regime, ISPR
Pakistan's military media wing ISPR said it had shot down four drones that were launched from across the…
Gold prices crash again, see the new price per tola
Gold prices fell sharply across Pakistan on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous trading session as weaker international
Sardar Amaan denies JAAC link, pledges loyalty to Pakistan in election affidavit
A member of a proscribed action committee, Sardar Aman Khan, has submitted nomination papers to contest upcoming elections,…
Geo News says staff fired over Muharram documentary as it apologises before PEMRA
Web Desk: Geo News has told Pakistan’s electronic media regulator that it dismissed employees responsible for producing and…
BBC story on Shaukat Mir’s arrest incorrect, AJK police source
Police in Azad Kashmir have denied reports that Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a core member of the banned Joint…
Tragic roof collapse at tuition center in Lahore claims 14 young lives
A roof collapse at a tuition centre in the Kahna area of Lahore killed 14 children and injured…
Hackers air Pakistan’s national anthem on Top Indian news channel during President’s speech
The broadcasts of several prominent Indian news channels were hacked, with Pakistan's national anthem unexpectedly playing during the…
Banned JAAC leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir arrested
Security forces arrested Shaukat Nawaz, a central leader of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, on Tuesday while…
PM Shehbaz Sharif to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral prayer in Iran
Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran during the first week of July to attend the…
WAPDA issues clarification on electricity bills, load shedding and meters
Web Desk: Millions of electricity consumers are losing critical time by sending complaints about power outages, inflated bills,…
Indian media rushes to rescue banned JAAC puppet
Web Desk: A sharp political controversy erupted following widespread local rejection of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee,…
Heartbreaking audio leaves internet weeping for Sannia Ashfaq
Web Desk: Imad Wasim is facing widespread public backlash following a dramatic series of personal events that culminated…
SBP announces nationwide bank holiday
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced holiday for banks and other financial institutions across the country…
BDS degree duration extended to five years under new curriculum
Punjab has extended the duration of the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from four years to five…
PTA Issues warning for WhatsApp users with unactive SIMs
Pakistan's telecommunications regulator has advised WhatsApp users to immediately ensure their accounts are linked to active and officially
Islamabad set to get its first 350-acre wildlife safari park
Pakistan will establish its first world-class wildlife safari park in the federal capital, Islamabad, as authorities move forward…
Armed forces targeted terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan under operation Ghazab lil haq, Attaullah Tarar
Security forces carried out precision strikes and a coordinated ground operation along the Afghanistan border, targeting terrorist hideouts…
Govt considers importing Iranian oil following removal of sanctions
Pakistan will examine the option of importing crude oil and natural gas from Iran if US sanctions on…
Pakistan’s freelancers achieve historic revenue milestone
Pakistani freelancers earned more than $1.6 billion by providing online information technology and related services during the first…
Interior Ministry issues July 10 deadline for action against illegal Afghan refugees
Interior Ministry has ordered authorities across the country to arrest undocumented Afghan nationals starting July 10, marking the…
Indian army unit storms police station after officers face FIR
A video circulating on social media has intensified scrutiny over relations between India's military and police after it…
Security forces repulse attack on Rangers headquarter in Karachi, five terrorist killed
Security forces successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist assault targeting a Pakistan Rangers transport facility near the Pakistan Meteorological…
5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and KP
Web Desk: A strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook Islamabad and several regions across Punjab…
Renowned chef Rahat Ali passes away, tributes pour in across Pakistan
Renowned Pakistani chef and television personality Rahat Ali has died, her family confirmed, prompting an outpouring of grief…
Mirpur business community disowns banned JAAC, reaffirm support for Pakistan
Business representatives in Mirpur on Saturday announced they were distancing themselves from a banned activist group, saying they…
UK Govt to introduce legal pathways for refugees
Britain will introduce new legal pathways for refugees while simultaneously tightening immigration rules to make it easier to…
Met department forecasts early onset of monsoon in Pakistan
Meteorological Department has forecast the onset of the monsoon season from July 1, with rain expected to begin…
GTA 6 breaks price records as 50 million pre orders sell out
Rockstar Games has priced Grand Theft Auto VI at $79.99 in the United States, making the long-awaited title…
Punjab boards announce matric and inter result dates
All educational boards in Punjab province will begin announcing annual examination results from Aug. 6, starting with the…
Security forces destroy explosive laden vehicle in Bannu, four terrorists killed
Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence based operation in the Sardi Khel area of Bannu after…
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Death toll rises after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela
Web Desk: The number of people confirmed dead after two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela has climbed to…
Operation in Mastung foils attack plan, Five terrorists eliminated
Security forces carried out a preemptive intelligence-based operation in the Killi Padda area north of Mastung in Pakistan’s…
Rehan Tariq’s show with Jawad Naqvi triggers online backlash
Web Desk: A program featuring YouTuber Rehan Tariq and religious scholar Jawad Naqvi has triggered widespread debate and…
Security forces chase down three terrorists near Killi Sarawan
Web Desk: Security forces killed three terrorist during a counterterrorism operation near Killi Sarawan in Balochistan’s Kharan district.…
Chrome’s new feature will save your time every day
Web Desk: Google has introduced an advanced Autofill feature for its Chrome web browser on Android and iOS…
AJK police source claims banned JAAC orchestrated CMH attack leading to Usman Sabir’s death
A statement circulating on social media has accused leaders of JAAC of orchestrating violence that culminated in the…
Authorities uncover funding network of banned awami action committee, several arrested
Police are investigating an alleged financial network linked to the banned Awami Action Committee following arrests made during…
Indian Army, police open direct fire on Sikh Protestors in Himachal Pradesh
Web Desk: Security forces opened live fire directly on demonstrating crowd members during a violent demonstration in the…
BBC Urdu staff reportedly left unpaid for two months
Web Desk: A major controversy erupted on social media following serious allegations against the international broadcaster BBC Urdu.…
Mystery projectile strikes cargo vessel near strait of hormuz
Web Desk: An unknown projectile struck a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of…
JAAC leaders trapped as govt refuses to drop charges
Web Desk: The Pakistani government will not lift the current ban on the Awami Action Committee (AAC) under…
Are thunderstorms about to end the twin cities’ heatwave?
Web Desk: Islamabad and Rawalpindi may finally get relief from scorching temperatures next week as forecasters predict thunderstorms…
Information Ministry files complaint against BBC urdu over misleading protest coverage
Web Desk: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a formal protest and official complaint with BBC…
What did the AJK IG say about road closures?
Web Desk: The police chief of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has urged the public to verify information…
Samiya Hijab makes a surprising confession
Web Desk: Social media influencer Samiya Hijab has revealed that she wants to make significant changes in her…
Is the Iranian Rial next big currency bet?
Web Desk: Investors are once again turning to the Iranian rial as expectations of improved ties between Iran…
Govt committee recommends owner consent requirement in Telecom amendment bill
A government committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has recommended stronger safeguards for private property rights while…
Mother of slain Shabbir Baloch finds closure after court verdict
A court has convicted and sentenced the killers of Shaheed Shabbir Baloch, a security official who was brutally…
Want to join Pak Army as a captain? apply before July 12
Web Desk: The Pakistan Army announced official recruitments for aeronautical engineers to join the military as Captains under…
NADRA offices to close nationwide for Ashura
Web Desk: The National Database and Registration Authority announced a nationwide closure of its offices in observance of…
Fifa 2026: Which teams have reached the world cup knockouts and who’s going home?
The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage intensified on Tuesday as several teams secured their…
Matt Henry dominate latest ICC test rankings
Web Desk: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry scripted history by claiming the top position in the ICC…
Is your Google storage full? check this hidden trash folder now
Web Desk: Google accounts are a staple for almost every internet user. However, that free 15 gigabyte storage…
Iranian president Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan after landmark US-Iran talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties…
Restoring peace in Kashmir remains top priority, chief secretary AJK
The chief secretary of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Tuesday accused the banned Awami Action Committee of…
PM Shehbaz hopeful US-Iran MoU will lead to lasting agreement within 60 days
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday voiced optimism that recent diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran…
“Pakistan Zindabad” rally in Muzaffarabad signals public rejection of banned JAAC
Thousands of people participated in a “Pakistan Zindabad” (Long Live Pakistan) rally in Muzaffarabad, expressing solidarity with Pakistan…
France advances after 3-0 victory over Iraq
Web Desk: France secured its place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a commanding 3-0 victory…
Danyal Zafar’s next big role revealed
Web Desk: Pakistani actor and singer Danyal Zafar has lined up his next television project following the growing…
Govt ends cash relief for public transport
Web Desk: Federal government has approved the withdrawal of fuel subsidies previously granted to motorcyclists, public transport operators…
Islamabad authorities issue traffic advisory amid foreign dignitaries visit
Web Desk: Authorities in Pakistan’s capital suspended Metro Bus operations and closed public hiking trails on Monday as…
Earthquake jolts Northern Pakistan, tremors felt in several areas
Earthquake tremors were felt across several parts of Pakistan on Sunday, including Islamabad and multiple districts in Khyber…
Mahrang Langu sentenced in Gwadar protest killing case
Mahrang Baloch received a prison sentence on Monday for her involvement in the killing of a Frontier Corps…
Weather Alert: Rainy spell expected to bring temperatures down
Weather authorities have forecast rain and thunderstorms across large parts of the country's upper and central regions, offering…
What four concessions did Iran secure in first round of talks?
Senior US and Iranian officials concluded an initial round of negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, agreeing to pursue…
Arsalan Butt reveals legal move against Mamya Shahjafar
Web Desk: Pakistani actor Arsalan Butt has denied allegations by fellow actor Mamya Shahjafar and confirmed that he…
Oil prices slide after progress in US-Iran talks
Web Desk: Global oil prices fell on Sunday after diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran showed…
World Cup 2026: Belgium and Iran end match without a goal
Web Desk: Belgium and Iran shared the points after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup…
Non-PTA phone owners could soon get a major lifeline
Web Desk: Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has directed the Federal Board of Revenue…
Core member Anjum Zaman Awan announces split from Banned JAAC
Anjum Zaman Awan, a core member of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, has announced his dissociation from…
First round of Iran–US talks concludes in Switzerland for internal consultations
Web Desk: The first round of high-level talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland on…
US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar begin peace talks in Switzerland
Delegations from the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar opened four-party negotiations in Switzerland on Sunday, marking a…
‘RAW’ linked X account ‘Islamabad Post’ banned permanently
Fake X (formerly Twitter) account posing as India's intelligence agency RAW, along with Islamabad Post, has been permanently…
New program enables nurses to become doctors
Web Desk: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) approved the first-ever PhD Nursing program in Punjab, marking a…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Tunisia out as Japan storm to 4-0 victory
Web Desk: Japan delivered a stunning performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, defeating Tunisia 4-0…
JD Vance, PM Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal Asim Munir land in Swiss for US-Iran talks
Web Desk: U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Saturday ahead of a highly anticipated first…
Can telecom companies force towers onto homes? PM calls urgent review
Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established a high-level committee on Sunday to review the controversial Pakistan Telecommunication…
MDCAT 2026 dates announced: registration guide, fees and centers revealed
Web Desk: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council officially announced the comprehensive schedule and registration policy for the…
Karachi port achieves record container handling volume
Karachi Port has achieved a new national milestone in container operations, processing more than 2.651 million twenty-foot equivalent…
Big petrol price cut coming tonight, PM Shehbaz Sharif
Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the government would announce a significant reduction in…
US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled
Web Desk: Planned U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for Friday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland will not take place as originally planned,…
Four goals in 23 minutes as Switzerland dominate Bosnia
Web Desk: Switzerland produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in a FIFA World…
NIH issues disease alert ahead of monsoon
Web Desk: Pakistan’s National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued a nationwide advisory urging authorities to strengthen surveillance…
After Islamabad Memorandum, U.S.-Iran talks start today in Switzerland
Web Desk: U.S. and Iranian representatives are set to begin talks in Switzerland on Friday, marking the first…
Can AirPods replace your microphone?
Web Desk: Apple AirPods have become more than just wireless earbuds. Increasingly, content creators use the devices’ built-in…
Noah Dastgir Butt wins double gold at World Strongman Games
Strongman and weightlifting star Noah Dastgir Butt added another international milestone to his growing list of achievements after…
Leaked audio exposes plot by banned JAAC leaders to escalate unrest in Azad Kashmir
A leaked audio recording purportedly involving leaders of a banned action committee has intensified scrutiny of the group's…
PM Shehbaz signs historic Islamabad Memorandum
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) in his capacity
Taliban enforce smartphone ban, warns of punishment and confiscation
The Taliban have ordered government employees across Afghanistan to stop using smartphones, introducing a sweeping restriction that
Who will control the Strait of Hormuz?
Web Desk: Iran said on Thursday that it will work with Oman to create a joint system for…
Portugal drop points after DR Congo fight back for 1-1 draw
Web Desk: Portugal squandered an early lead and settled for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in a…
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces historic US-Iran Islamabad Memorandum
Web Desk: The United States and Iran have electronically signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” marking a major…
China to introduce legal shield against US sanctions
China will strengthen legal protections against unilateral foreign sanctions and expand tools to counter extraterritorial measures, Vice Premier
Punjab govt raises tax for car owners
Punjab province has raised vehicle token taxes after two decades and introduced stricter tax compliance measures under its…
Sources say Govt, state institutions aligned on key policy matters
Web Desk: Federal government and state institutions are fully aligned on matters of national interest, constitutional limits and…
QAU students stage protest over vice chancellor appointment and exam disputes
Students at Quaid-i-Azam University blocked the main entrance on Wednesday and called for the reinstatement of expelled students