LONDON: Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should stop scheduling matches between Pakistan and India in future global tournaments. Atherton said his proposal was prompted by the tense situation that arose during the recent Asia Cup, emphasizing that ICC events should not include fixtures between the two … Read more
JAKARTA: The death toll from the collapse of a boarding Islamic school building in Indonesia last week has risen to 54, authorities confirmed. The tragic incident occurred in Sidoarjo city on the island of Java, where a rescue operation launched immediately after the collapse is now about 90 percent complete. According to foreign media reports, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced the resumption of its United Kingdom(UK) operations, with flights set to begin on October 25. In the first phase, PIA will operate two weekly flights from Islamabad to Manchester, scheduled on Tuesdays and Saturdays. According to the schedule, flights will depart from Islamabad at 12:00 PM and … Read more
KARACHI: The price of gold rose sharply once again, with the rate of one tola increasing by Rs 2,100 to reach Rs 409,878. The price of 10 grams of gold climbed by Rs 1,801, now standing at Rs 351,404. In the international market, gold prices also surged, rising by $21 per ounce to reach $3,886. … Read more
KARACHI: The intensity of Cyclone Shakti has increased over the past 12 hours, with the system now located about 390 kilometers southwest of Karachi over the northeastern Arabian Sea. According to the Meteorological Department, the cyclone has been moving westward for the past 12 hours and is expected to track northwestward toward the central-northern Arabian … Read more
MUZAFFARABAD: Normal life resumed in Muzaffarabad, Bagh, and other parts of Azad Kashmir after successful negotiations between the government and the Awami Action Committee. Mobile phone services have been restored in Muzaffarabad and Bagh, while businesses reopened and traffic returned to normal. In Bagh, commercial centers are now fully operational, attendance in government offices has … Read more
MUZAFFARABAD: The government’s negotiation committee and the Awami Action Committee have successfully reached an agreement, bringing an end to the recent standoff in Azad Kashmir. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir, attended by members of both the government and the committee. Rana Sanaullah, Adviser … Read more
SHIKARPUR: At least eight people, including four children, were killed and five others seriously injured in a tragic road accident late Friday night when a speeding truck overturned onto people sleeping by the roadside in Shikarpur. The incident occurred near Kundan Chowrangi on the Jacobabad–Shikarpur Road, where a truck loaded with garlic and onion sacks … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that strengthening Pakistan’s economy on solid foundations remains the top priority of his government. He was chairing a high-level meeting on foreign investment in Pakistan, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and … Read more
LONDON: For the first time in its 1,400-year history, the Church of England has appointed a woman as archbishop. According to an international media report, Dame Sarah Mullally has become the first female Archbishop of the Church of England. She is the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior position in the Church. No woman … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Bureau of Statistics has released its weekly inflation report, revealing a 0.56% rise in the inflation rate over the past week. According to the data, prices of 19 essential items increased, 12 decreased, while 20 remained unchanged. The report shows that the country’s overall annual inflation rate has now reached 4.07%. During … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that the 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump does not fully reflect the proposals presented by Muslim countries. Addressing the National Assembly, Dar highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stating that “people are dying of hunger, and the UN, European … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a key ally of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Friday in protest against a recent statement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The walkout took place during a session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, with PPP lawmakers leaving the … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday suspended Karachi University’s decision to cancel the degree of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court. The court was hearing a petition filed against the university’s decision, during which Karachi University Registrar Prof. Imran Siddiqui appeared before the bench. He informed the court that the … Read more
KARACHI: A comment by Pakistani commentator Sana Mir during the ICC Women’s World Cup clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan has stirred controversy in India after she identified cricketer Natalia Pervaiz as hailing from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). While calling the match, Sana Mir stated, Natalia Pervaiz, who is part of the Pakistan team, hails … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of the Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e- Pakistan(TTAP), has called on all political parties to come together and hold fresh general elections in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside leaders of the opposition alliance, Achakzai urged political stakeholders to “sit together, make a fresh start, and take the country … Read more
KARACHI: A shocking case of child abuse has emerged from a special education centre in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal, where a teacher was caught on camera assaulting a special needs student. The incident, which took place on September 26, came to light after CCTV footage showing a female teacher physically assaulting a child went viral on social … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after completing a two-week-long foreign visit. The Prime Minister first visited Saudi Arabia, where he signed a historic security agreement, before traveling to New York via Riyadh. He concluded his trip in London and has now arrived back in Islamabad. During his visit to the United … Read more
GAZA / DOHA: The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for amendments to the 20-point Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, particularly objecting to the clause that requires the group to disarm. According to a Palestinian source close to Hamas leadership, the group has formally demanded changes to the disarmament provision of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A day after US President Donald Trump unveiled his ambitious 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, Islamabad has voiced strong reservations, signalling that the proposal in its current form will not be acceptable without key changes sought by a coalition of Muslim nations. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime … Read more
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan witnessed another significant increase on Wednesday, continuing its upward trend amid rising global rates. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs3, 500, reaching Rs410, 278. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs3, 001, … Read more
QUETTA: Security forces carried out a successful joint intelligence-based operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in the Ghaza Band area on the outskirts of Quetta, neutralizing 10 militants involved in various terrorist activities, security sources said on Wednesday. According to credible intelligence, a terrorist group was present in the mountainous region of Ghaza Band, believed to be … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns until October 15, 2025, providing relief to taxpayers across the country. According to the FBR, the extension has been granted following requests from trade organizations, tax bar associations, and the general public, who had sought additional time to complete … Read more
MULTAN: Dozens of villages in Jalalpur Pirwala tehsil of Multan have remained submerged for the past 19 days due to stagnant floodwater, leaving residents in severe distress. The prolonged presence of water has devastated crops and properties, prompting locals to demand urgent measures for water drainage. Authorities have successfully sealed the breach in the Noraja … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of their 76th National Day, commemorating the founding of the nation in 1949. In his official message issued from the Presidency, President Zardari noted that the people of … Read more
RAWALPINDI: A successful training launch of newly inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4, Ground Launched Cruise Missile was conducted by Pakistan Army at a range of 750 Kilometers. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), equipped with advanced avionics and state of the art navigational aids, this weapon system is capable of evading enemy’s missile defence … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by just 3% in the current fiscal year, making it the second slowest-growing economy in South Asia after Afghanistan, according to a new comparative report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB report forecasts overall economic growth in South Asia to reach 6% this fiscal year. India … Read more
PESHAWAR: In the aftermath of the tragic incident in the Laghari area of Mamund Tehsil, Bajaur — where children lost their lives after coming into contact with explosive materials left behind by Khawarij militants — Pakistan Army troops have launched a high-risk operation to clear the region of remaining explosives and ammunition. Security sources, the … Read more
