LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet has approved a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests that resulted in property damage and public unrest. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Punjab Minister for Information Azma Bokhari said that while the world recognizes Pakistan’s constructive role in the Gaza ceasefire efforts, a certain religious group announced … Read more
JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Parliament on Monday, calling it the beginning of a new historic era for the Middle East. In his address to the Knesset, President Trump said the moment marked an extraordinary achievement for both Israel and the world. He emphasized the need to transform military victories against terrorism … Read more
KARACHI: A 40-year-old female chimpanzee named Bibi has died at the Karachi Zoo after suffering from illness for several months. Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) official Daniyal Sial confirmed Bibi’s death, stating that the postmortem report indicated natural causes. He added that the chimpanzee had been struggling with multiple age-related health complications for quite some time. … Read more
KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan remained at a historic high on Monday, continuing their record-breaking surge amid a rise in international bullion rates. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs5,500 per tola, reaching Rs428,200. Meanwhile, the rate for 10 grams of gold rose by … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new digital system to register births and deaths at hospitals and health centers across the country, providing citizens with a more efficient and transparent service. Developed in collaboration with provincial governments, the system aims to make the registration process faster, more accurate, and easier … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army’s team has won gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol – 2025 held at Wales, UK from 03-13 October 2025. This year, Exercise Cambrian Patrol celebrated its 66th year. The exercise has retained its demanding professional standards; patrols from all across the globe had to move tactically across inhospitable terrain, covering a distance … Read more
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Sohail Afridi has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, securing 90 votes in the provincial assembly. Speaker Babar Saleem Swati announced the result after the completion of the voting process in the House. Before the ballot began, the Speaker directed that assembly bells be rung for … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan were bowled out for 378 runs in their first innings on the second day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium. Resuming their overnight score of 313 for five, Pakistan began the day with Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten on 62 and Salman Ali Agha on 52. The pair added valuable … Read more
PESHAWAR: The election for the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be held here on Monday. Four candidates are in the running for the position. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Sohail Afridi, while the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has put forward Maulana Lutf-ur-Rehman as its candidate. From the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Sardar Shah … Read more
PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has formally written to Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, directing him to appear at the Governor’s House on October 15 for verification of two purported resignation letters received earlier this month. According to the Governor’s letter, two separate sets of resignation documents dated October 8 and October … Read more
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged again on Saturday, with a notable increase of Rs2, 100 per tola across local bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold rose to Rs422,700 per tola, marking another significant jump amid continued volatility in global and domestic markets. According to … Read more
OSLO: Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jørgen Watne, has responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize and that being overlooked was an “insult to America.” Speaking after the announcement of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Watne said the committee has witnessed many such campaigns throughout … Read more
MUMBAI: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has called on India to actively reclaim and define its global image through the power of storytelling, cinema, and emerging technologies, stressing that the nation’s identity must not be shaped by foreign perspectives. Addressing students at Whistling Woods International, Adani said he never imagined an infrastructure entrepreneur like himself … Read more
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration unit arrested a proclaimed offender wanted by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for the past 15 years at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. According to an FIA spokesperson, the suspect, identified as Kamran Ahmed Khan, had been named in a NAB reference filed in 2010 in Karachi. Preliminary investigations … Read more
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, told him that he was the one who truly deserved the honour. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Machado had been selected for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to … Read more
LAHORE: Notorious gangster Taifi Butt was killed in police custody early Saturday morning when his own accomplices opened fire during his transfer to Lahore. According to initial reports, Taifi Butt, whose real name was Khawaja Tareef Gulshan, had been arrested in Dubai and brought to Pakistan by Punjab Police for investigation in the Ameer Balaj … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has departed for the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. During his visit, the finance minister will represent Pakistan at the plenary sessions of both the IMF and World Bank. Senator Aurangzeb is … Read more
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces successfully foiled a major terrorist attack on the Police Training School in Dera Ismail Khan, killing six militants in a fierce gun battle. Seven police personnel were martyred and six others injured during the operation. According to initial reports, the terrorists attempted to ram an explosives-laden truck into the school’s … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved the operation of 500 electric buses in Karachi and Hyderabad to improve urban transport and promote eco-friendly mobility. The decision was made during a meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: With the rule of law gaining greater relevance as the world grapples with increasingly complex challenges, Pakistan has called for applying this rule in cases of Palestine and Kashmir to bring an end to the decades-long occupation in those territories. In this regard, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has said that the issue of extortion in Karachi is a serious matter, but assured that the provincial government is equally focused on addressing the concerns of the business community. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, the minister said that some traders had received threats after refusing to pay … Read more
PESHAWAR: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that Pakistan is engaged in a determined fight against the scourge of terrorism and urged unity to uproot militancy from the country. Speaking at a media briefing in Peshawar, the DG ISPR said his visit was intended to sit among the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has activated its service counters in several countries to provide greater convenience to overseas Pakistanis. In a statement issued on social media, NADRA announced that dedicated counters have been made operational in Pakistani embassies and consulates across various countries to ensure improved service delivery for expatriates. According … Read more
QUETTA: Senior gynecologist Professor Dr Ayesha Siddiqa, hailing from Quetta, has been elected as a Trustee of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) — becoming the first Pakistani woman to hold this distinguished global position. Dr. Ayesha was also recently conferred the FIGO Women’s Award 2025 in recognition of her remarkable contributions and … Read more
ISLAMABAD:Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq announced that the digitisation process has been initiated to establish an e-Parliament, aimed at modernising the legislative system. Speaking at the start of the National Assembly session, the Speaker said the digitisation work had almost been completed in the Secretariat, while the system would soon be extended … Read more
KARACHI: A tragic incident occurred at the University of Karachi when a female student was run over by a university point bus on campus. According to initial reports, the student was disembarking from the university bus near the Dr. Mehmood Hussain Library when the accident took place. As she got off, the bus reportedly reversed … Read more
KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon has announced that the e-challan system for traffic violations in Karachi will be fully resumed from October 27. According to the IG, the Safe City Programme and the traffic police are jointly working on the technical setup and coordination for the relaunch. He explained that the … Read more
BANNU: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has killed two most-wanted terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the CTD, one of the slain terrorists was the mastermind behind the killing of four police personnel. The terrorist, identified as Khalid, was involved in several attacks on CTD and police officials … Read more
