Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Karachi to receive moderate rainfall today

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Karachi today (Sunday) after a strong monsoon system entered southeastern Sindh. According to the Met Office, hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours while Azad Kashmir, Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Lower … Read more

19 killed as passenger coach falls into ravine near Zhob

QUETTA: At least 19 people were killed on Sunday when a passenger coach fell into a ravine near Zhob district of Balochistan, Bol News reported. According to details, the tragic accident took place near Sherani  in district Zhob when a passenger coach fell into a ditch, killing 19 people and injuring 12 others. The district … Read more

Punjab govt lifts restrictions on early closure of markets till Eid

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has lifted restrictions imposed on the early closure of markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has lifted the ban on closing of markets and bazaars at 9PM across the province to facilitate the people and business community. In a statement in Lahore, he said this decision is being … Read more

Pakistan, EU coordinating more closely on Afghanistan: Envoy

BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Dr Asad Majeed Khan has underlined the importance of Pakistan and the EU coordinating more closely on Afghanistan. Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan met the Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora and discussed matters of mutual interest. Bothe discussed the overall state of … Read more

PM suspends illegal FDE collection at airports

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the collection of Rs50,000 federal excise duty from passengers at airports. He expressed strong displeasure at the collection of federal excise duty from passengers at the airports. He directed that the illegal order to collect FED at airports should be immediately revoked and the practice … Read more

Dua Zehra undergoes medical tests to determine her age

Dua Zehra underwent medical tests at Sindh Services Hospital Sindh Police brought the teenage girl from Lahore The report will be presented within four days KARACHI: Teenage girl Dua Zehra appeared before the medical board and underwent various tests on Saturday to determine her real age. The Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) had taken Dua Zehra … Read more

CJCSC General Nadeem Raza calls on Iranian President

TEHRAN: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza called on President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi and discussed strengthening bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two countries. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Nadeem Raza called on President Raisi during an official visit to Iran and discussed matters of bilateral … Read more

Three terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

Security forces conducted IBO in North Waziristan.

PESHAWAR: Three terrorists were killed after security forces conducted an operation in North Wazirstan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Inter-Service Public Relations, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Ghulam Khan Kalle area of North Waziristan District on the reported presence of terrorists. During the fire exchange, three terrorists were killed. Weapons and ammunition … Read more

Court rejects plea to replace Dua Zehra’s case IO

KARACHI: A court on Friday rejected a plea filed by Dua Zehra’s father seeking to replace the investigating officer in the case. Mehdi Kazmi had filed a petition in Session and District Court through lawyer Jibran Nasir to replace the investigating officer Shaukat Shahani in the alleged kidnapping case of his daughter. Additional District and … Read more

PTI set to hold political rally at Parade Ground today

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PTI will hold a political gathering at Parade Ground Imran Khan will address the participants at 7PM The party has been issued NOC for the event ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a political gathering at the Parade Ground on Saturday (today) against the government and the unprecedented hike in inflation. In a … Read more

President, PM condemn attack on senior journalist Ayaz Amir

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack on senior journalist and analyst Ayaz Amir by unidentified assailants in Lahore. In a statement on Twitter, the prime minister instructed Punjab Chief Minister to hold a high-level investigation into the incident and bring the culprits to justice The prime minister expressed sympathy with Ayaz … Read more

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest blocking of Twitter accounts

Pakistan has registered a strong protest with New Delhi Foreign Office summoned Indian Charge d’ Affaires in Islamabad Indian government has blocked access to 80 Twitter accounts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has registered a strong protest over the recent blocking of Twitter accounts of Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in India. The Indian Charge d’ Affaires in Islamabad was … Read more

US Representative Dilawar Syed calls on FM Bilawal

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Dilawar Syed called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad Dilawar Syed is a Pakistani-American businessman Discussed improving business contacts between both countries ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative on Business and Commercial Affairs Dilawar Syed called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Bilawal acknowledged Dilawar Syed’s role … Read more

Pakistan desires to further develop relations with US: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored Pakistan’s desire to further develop relations with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, trust, and interest. While speaking to US Ambassador Donald Blome, the prime minister said Pakistan has huge economic and demographic potential and US companies should invest in the country. PM Shehbaz Sharif … Read more

President Alvi, US ambassador discuss bilateral issues

ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed envoys of the United States of America (USA), Turkiye, Australia, European Union (EU), Bhutan, and Sudan presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi in a ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Following the presentation of the credentials, the US Ambassador Donald Armin Blome, Turkish Ambassador Dr Mehmet Pacaci, Australian High Commissioner Neil … Read more

Day is not far when load shedding will be reduced: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government was making efforts to revive power plants to end the worsening energy crisis in the country. Addressing the launching ceremony of Innovation Hub to involve different stakeholders in policymaking, the prime minister said the previous government unnecessarily delayed the reopening of power plants and aggravated the crisis. … Read more

Govt bans live animal testing, imposes jail terms for cruelty

Live testing of animals in veterinary colleges has been banned.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has banned testing and surgeries on live animals at veterinary schools and industrial complexes and imposed jail terms and fines for animal cruelty. Addressing a news conference, Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Salman Suf said animal welfare was a major neglected area in the country and the existing animal welfare … Read more

Innovative youth ideas to be included in policymaking: PM

The prime minister launched the Innovation Hub in Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government would set up special cells for talented youth at all ministries to encourage them to work on their innovative ideas for national policymaking. Addressing at the launch of Innovation Hub, the prime minister said the step aimed at encouraging the youth to involve in national development. Being … Read more

US ambassador to present credentials to President Alvi today

ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan David Blome will submit his diplomatic credentials to President Arif Alvi today. A ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in which the ambassadors of five countries will present their respective credentials. The ambassadors will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage and will be given a guard of honor during the … Read more

China to decide on attending G20 meeting in IoK

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BEIJING: China has opposed India’s plan of holding the G20 meeting in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and called on focusing on economic recovery and avoid politicizing the relevant issue. “China’s position on Kashmir is consistent and clear cut. It is a legacy issue between India and Pakistan. It should be properly resolved in accordance … Read more

Govt unveils ‘revolutionary reforms’ in various sectors

The government has announced massive reforms in multiple public sectors including customs, banking, overseas Pakistanis, IT, health, and social welfare to facilitate people by ensuring smooth service delivery. Addressing a news conference, Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified new rules for personal baggage limit … Read more

PM to inaugurate Innovation Hub in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate Innovation Hub in Islamabad on Friday (today) – the first-ever initiative in the country. Being set under the Prime Minister’s vision, the Innovation Hub is being established to involve people in the national policy making process. The Innovation Hub will play an important role in harmonizing policy making … Read more

German envoy pays farewell call on Army Chief

RAWALPINDI: German Ambassador Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck on Wednesday paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ), matters of mutual interest, overall regional situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Bajwa said Pakistan attached … Read more

Nation will witness largest gathering on July 2: Imran Khan

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said the nation will witness the largest political gathering on July 2 against the government. Addressing the Workers Convention, the former prime minister urged party activists to go door-to-door and campaign against the government which was imposed through a foreign conspiracy. “Those looting us for three decades were … Read more

Police fails to present Dua Zehra before medical board

KARACHI: Police on Wednesday failed to present teenage girl Dua Zehra before a medical board formed to determine her age. A meeting of the medical board was held at the Sindh Services Hospital where all members of the panel including chairperson Prof Saba Sohail, who is also Principal Dow Medical College, were present. Lawyer and … Read more

ECP takes notice of slapping presiding officer in Sindh LG polls

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of an incident when a presiding officer (PO) was slapped during the recently-concluded local government (LG) elections in Tharparkar. A video of the incident shows a man entering a polling stating and slapping the presiding officer (PO during the first phase of the by-polls held … Read more