Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan announces Playing XI for First Test against West Indies

Pakistan

MULTAN: Mohammad Huraira is set to make his debut in the first Test of Pakistan’s two-match series against West Indies, which begins tomorrow. The 22-year-old top-order batter has been included in the Playing XI in place of Saim Ayub, who suffered a fractured ankle during the opening day of the Cape Town Test against South … Read more

Shoaib Malik shows his love for wife Sana Javed as celebrating their wedding anniversary

Shoaib Malik shows his love for wife Sana Javed as celebrating their wedding anniversary

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik celebrated his wedding anniversary with his wife Sana Javed. Malik expressed his love for Sana with a heartfelt message. Fans expressed warm wishes and support for the couple. Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik took to social media to celebrate his wedding anniversary with his wife Sana Javed, sending a heartfelt message to … Read more

UAE rolls $2 billion loan to Pakistan: SBP

UAE

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the rollover of two deposits, each worth $1 billion, placed with Pakistan. The deposits, which were set to mature in January 2025, have now been extended for another year. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed the … Read more

Rain, snowfall brings joy to Rawalakot residents

Rain, snowfall brings joy to Rawalakot residents

Rain and snowfall swept through Rawalakot, breaking a prolonged dry spell and bringing joy to the residents. While the lower regions of Rawalakot enjoyed refreshing rain, the upper areas were covered in a pristine layer of snow, creating a stunningly picturesque scene. In Muzaffarabad, light rain and snowfall graced the upper regions of Azad Kashmir, … Read more

Pakistani Doctor under fire for claiming that “China smells so bad” viral video

Pakistani Doctor under fire for claiming that "China smells so bad" viral video

Pakistani doctor, Fani, shared a controversial video on Instagram. Fani criticized China for its “foul smell” upon arriving. The video was criticized for being offensive and baseless. A Pakistani doctor faced backlash after sharing a controversial video with offensive remarks about China, which went viral on Instagram. The video, captioned “Why China smells so bad,” … Read more

Japan warns of 8-9 magnitude earthquake

Earthquake shake Swat and surrounding areas

Japan is preparing for a potentially devastating earthquake, with experts warning of an increased likelihood of tremors with a magnitude of 8-9. According to the Japanese government’s seismic study commission, the probability of such an earthquake occurring in the next 30 years is now at 80%. The expected epicenter is located southeast of Honshu Island, … Read more

Azerbaijan cargo vehicles allowed into Pakistan

Azerbaijan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted permission for Azerbaijan-registered vehicles to transport cargo into Pakistan, covering both transit and bilateral trade goods. This move follows the issuance of SRO.25(I)/2025 on Thursday, which introduces the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Transit Trade Rules 2024, as part of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement, 2024. The new regulations allow … Read more

Kiara Advani’s dreamy birthday wish for Sidharth Malhotra shows their true love

Kiara Advani’s dreamy birthday wish for Sidharth Malhotra shows their true love

Kiara shared a heartfelt birthday post on Instagram, featuring romantic pictures of the couple. The couple’s love story began in 2018 and blossomed during the filming of Shershaah. The wedding was attended by family, friends, and Bollywood celebrities. Bollywood heartthrob Sidharth Malhotra celebrates his birthday on January 16, 2025, and his wife, Kiara Advani, made … Read more

Israeli airstrike targets new Syrian authorities, three killed

Israeli airstrike targets new Syrian authorities, three killed

An Israeli airstrike on Wednesday targeted a military convoy in southern Syria, marking the first strike against the forces of Syria’s new authorities following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist groups. The attack, which occurred in the Quneitra region, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including two members of the Military Operations … Read more

Who is behind Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing? CCTV footage shows attacker face

Who is behind Saif Ali Khan's stabbing? CCTV footage shows attacker face

Actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times at his Mumbai residence. The attacker used a fire escape staircase to enter the house. Saif is recovering well, according to his team and doctors. The news of an unfortunate stabbing incident at Saif Ali Khan’s Mumbai residence has stirred the internet. Shocking revelations confirm that the … Read more

Nasser Hussain names Pakistan cricket’s next ‘Fab Four’ contender

Nasser Hussain

Former England captain and respected commentator Nasser Hussain has singled out Pakistan’s talented batter, Saim Ayub, as a potential member of cricket’s next ‘Fab Four.’ The ‘Fab Four’ term was originally coined by the late New Zealand cricket legend Martin Crowe in 2013, predicting that Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson would … Read more

Another migrant boat tragedy in Spain, 44 Pakistanis dead among 50

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At least 50 migrants, including 44 Pakistanis, lost their lives when a boat carrying illegal migrants from Mauritania to Spain met with a tragic accident. The vessel, which departed Mauritania on January 2, was carrying 86 migrants, 66 of whom were Pakistani. Only 36 people were rescued, while the remaining freezing at sea. Among the … Read more

NADRA’s website to shut down on January 17

NADRA

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced its decision to discontinue its website and transfer all services to its mobile application. According to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Pak-ID website will officially go offline on January 17. This move addresses concerns regarding fraudulent websites that have been used to produce forged identity … Read more

Willem Dafoe slams “The Last Temptation of Christ” criticism: ‘It Turned Antisemitic’

Willem Dafoe slams “The Last Temptation of Christ” criticism: ‘It Turned Antisemitic’

Willem Dafoe, known for his role in “The Last Temptation of Christ,” faced backlash for his role in the film. Dafoe argued that the film’s purpose was to reinterpret Jesus’ character, not to degrade religious beliefs. He acknowledged that much of the interpretation and backlash depended on director Martin Scorsese’s vision. Willem Dafoe recently discussed … Read more

Gaza peace in sight as Hamas, Israel sign ceasefire deal

Gaza peace in sight as Hamas, Israel sign ceasefire deal

Qatar and the United States announced a ceasefire agreement to end the 15-month-long devastating war in Gaza, set to take effect on Sunday, following a hostage and prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Hamas’ acting Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya, US President Joe Biden, and … Read more

Xiaomi TVs set to launch in Pakistan soon

Xiaomi

Xiaomi TVs are officially set to make their debut in Pakistan, as confirmed by Xiaomi Pakistan through an announcement on its official X account. After much anticipation, the company has revealed that its TVs will soon be available in the country. Xiaomi has partnered with Air Link Communication Ltd. for the launch. SELECT, a wholly-owned … Read more

Kim Kardashian Celebrates Chicago’s 7th birthday with a heartwarming post

Kim Kardashian Celebrates Chicago’s 7th birthday with a heartwarming post

Kim Kardashian celebrated her daughter Chicago’s 7th birthday on Instagram. She shared a heartfelt note, describing her as a “cute Hello Kitty fan.” She also shared a fan’s collage made for her daughter. Kim Kardashian celebrated her daughter Chicago’s 7th birthday by sharing an adorable Instagram post. The SKIMS founder posted multiple pictures of herself … Read more

Verdict in £190 million case to be announced tomorrow

Verdict in £190 million case to be announced tomorrow

The verdict in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case involving former Prime Minister and his wife, Bushra Bibi, will be announced on Friday. According to the Accountability Court staff, the judgment is scheduled to be delivered at 11 a.m., with notices issued to PTI founder and Bushra Bibi through their legal representatives. The verdict in … Read more

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s shocking revelation, “I Will never speak to Mahira Khan”

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s shocking revelation, "I Will never speak to Mahira Khan"

Recognized for his exceptional storytelling in television and film. He shares views on feminism, political unrest, and fellow artists. Recently viral TikTok clip discussing Mahira Khan’s casting in his upcoming film. Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, a renowned Pakistani writer, director, and producer, earns widespread praise for his exceptional storytelling in television and film. He has … Read more

ICC Test Championship 2023-25: Pakistan aims to finish on a high note

ICC Test Championship 2023-25

Multan: Pakistan will look to conclude the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign on a high note as they face West Indies in a two-match Test series starting January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The second Test is scheduled at the same venue from January 25. West Indies, playing their first Test match in … Read more

Prime Minister youth program enhances loan limit to Rs1.5 million

Prime Minister youth program enhances loan limit to Rs1.5 million

The federal government has prioritized fostering an environment that promotes innovation and job creation. As part of these efforts, the loan limit under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program for small businesses has been raised from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1.5 million. This initiative aims to encourage entrepreneurship, particularly among youth and women, and to … Read more

US Dollar Rate in Pakistan on Jan 15 up by 0.09 Paisa to Rs278.85

Pakistani rupee drops 06 paisa against US dollar

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the Pakistani rupee weakened slightly against the US dollar in interbank trading, depreciating by 0.09 paisa to close at Rs278.85 compared to the previous day’s closing rate of Rs278.76. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the dollar’s buying and selling rates in the open market were recorded at Rs279.50 and … Read more

22 militants killed in Khyber district IBOs: ISPR

Security forces killed eight terrorists trying to infiltrate through Pak-Afghan border

Security forces have killed 22 terrorists and injured 18 others in a series of operations conducted over the past month in Tirah Valley, Khyber district, according to the ISPR. The military’s media wing reported that the region has recently suffered multiple terror attacks targeting both security forces and civilians, causing significant casualties. Since December 14, … Read more

Gohar Rasheed reveals details about upcoming wedding

Gohar Rasheed reveals details about upcoming wedding

He recently gained fame for his mini-drama serial performance. The hashtag #MereYaarKiShadi has sparked speculation about his upcoming marriage to Kubra Khan. Rasheed promised to reveal the news soon, stating it was a significant event. Gohar Rasheed, an excellent Pakistani actor, has captivated audiences with his versatile performances in hit drama serials like “Digest Writer”, … Read more

Security forces killed 22 terrorists in Khyber District

Security forces killed eight terrorists trying to infiltrate through Pak-Afghan border

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 22 terrorists in Tirah area of Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since December 14, 2024.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), numerous terrorist incidents have occurred in general area Tirah, Khyber District against security forces as well as the innocent civilians, resulting in several casualties.

In response to these heinous acts, security forces are conducting extensive Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in the area against the Khwarij(terrorist).

During various IBOs conducted since 14 December 2024, Security Forces have so far, successfully neutralized 22 Khwarij(terrorists), while eighteen Khawrij(terrorists) have been injured.

The IBOs will continue till peace in the area is restored and khawrij (terrorists) are eliminated, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

On the other hand, President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for killing 22 Khawarij terrorists in operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The president, in a press statement lauded the security forces for eliminating terrorists during intelligence-based operations in district Khyber.

He said the security forces killed 22 terrorists, and injured 18 others in different actions.

He vowed to continue operations against the terrorists till complete elimination of terrorism.

The successful operations of Pakistan’s security forces in combating terrorism are commendable, the president said adding that “Our determination to eliminate terrorist elements and defend the country will remain unwavering”.

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Singer Jawad Ahmed and wife implicated in electricity theft case

Jawad Ahmed
  • An electricity theft case has surfaced involving Jawad Ahmed.
  • The alleged theft occurred at a beauty parlour owned by Ahmed’s wife.
  • Ahmed confronted the staff and allegedly attacked meter readers.

A significant electricity theft case has surfaced in Lahore’s Airline Sub-Division, involving singer Jawad Ahmed and his wife. According to officials from the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), the alleged theft occurred at a beauty parlour owned by Ahmed’s wife.

During a raid conducted by LESCO, it was discovered that one phase of the parlour’s electricity meter was non-functional, suggesting tampering. As the operation unfolded, Jawad Ahmed reportedly arrived at the location in his vehicle. According to LESCO officials, Ahmed confronted the staff and allegedly attacked meter readers Asghar and Shahid.

In their formal complaint, LESCO alleged that Ahmed not only physically assaulted their employees but also forcibly removed the electricity meter and fled the scene in his car.

The incident has been reported to the Nawab Town police station in Lahore, where LESCO has accused the singer of electricity theft and violence against their staff. Ahmed Faraz, an executive engineer from LESCO’s Johar Town division, visited the scene to review the matter further.

LESCO has escalated the issue, sending a detailed report on the tampered meter to higher authorities for further investigation. The case has sparked significant attention, raising concerns about accountability and energy theft in the region.

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NADRA regional offices to be established in AJK, Gwadar and GB

NADRA

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Interior has decided to launch a new National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) mobile app and establish three new regional offices in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gwadar, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the Pak ID website will be closed on January 17 and all services will be provided on the mobile app. Citizens, especially overseas Pakistanis, were facing difficulties in using the website.

The decision comes as a response to challenges faced by citizens, particularly overseas Pakistanis, who struggled with the website’s interface, including issues with scanning and uploading fingerprints and documents. The closure of the website is also aimed at combating fraudulent activities.

“Scammers were exploiting fake websites to assist in creating forged identity documents and misusing citizens’ personal information,” said Minister Naqvi.

To enhance user convenience, NADRA has revamped its mobile app to include all services previously available on the website. Citizens can now apply for ID cards, NICOP, POC, B-Forms, and FRCs from their homes.

In addition to digital advancements, three new regional offices will become operational by March 31. These offices aim to improve service delivery in remote areas, streamline communication between citizens and NADRA officials, and ensure faster resolution of complaints.

Minister Naqvi also revealed that NADRA is on track to establish offices in all tehsils across Pakistan by the same deadline. “Only 19 tehsils remain without NADRA offices, and work is progressing rapidly to ensure these are operational by March 31,” he added.

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Germany visa fees and requirements for Pakistanis in 2025

Germany visa fees

Pakistani students and professionals planning to move to Germany for education or work can now access updated visa fees and application requirements for 2025. Visa Categories and Fees The German consulate in Pakistan has shared the latest fee structure in local currency for various visa categories: Visa Type Fees (PKR) Schengen Visa (Short-term, Cat. “C”) … Read more