Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar heads to Kabul tomorrow for diplomatic talks

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar heads to Kabul tomorrow for diplomatic talks

The Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Friday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will leave for Kabul tomorrow for a day-long visit to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. This development followed a meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee held in Kabul earlier this week. FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali … Read more

PMD warns Karachi residents of heatstroke risk starting Sunday

PMD warns Karachi residents of heatstroke risk starting Sunday

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that Karachi will experience rising heat intensity starting Sunday, as heat wave-like conditions are expected to develop between April 20 and 23. The Met Office attributed the anticipated rise in temperatures to a shift in wind direction. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department also cautioned that heatwave-like conditions could … Read more

Pakistan announces April 30 as last date for Illegal residents to exit

Pakistan announces April 30 as last date for Illegal residents to exit

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry announced that all foreign nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas must leave by April 30, reaffirming the government’s firm commitment to repatriating undocumented immigrants, particularly Afghan nationals. While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said, “We have shown unmatched hospitality for decades, … Read more

PTA approves VPN service providers’ Licenses under class License scheme

PTA approves VPN service providers' Licenses under class License scheme

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun licensing Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan. As part of this process, PTA has granted Class Licenses to three companies to provide VPN services. “All VPN service providers operating without a license are advised to promptly … Read more

Pakistan Women’s cricket team qualifies for upcoming ICC World Cup

Pakistan Women’s cricket team qualifies for upcoming ICC World Cup

Pakistan secured their spot in the 2025 Cricket World Cup by defeating Thailand in the 12th match of the World Cup Qualifier on Thursday. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first, posting 205/6 in 50 overs, thanks to Sidra Amin’s 80 and skipper Fatima Sana’s 62-run innings. Pakistan’s women’s team bowled out Thailand … Read more

Google’s Ad Tech practices declared Illegal by U.S. judge

Google's Ad Tech practices declared Illegal by U.S. judge

Google has been found to illegally dominate two markets for online advertising technology. The ruling allows for another hearing to determine what Google must do to restore competition in these markets. Google’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, stated that the company will appeal the ruling. The ruling is seen as a “major inflection … Read more

ISPR: 4 Khwarij eliminated in Swat intelligence-based operation

ISPR: 4 Khwarij eliminated in Swat intelligence-based operation

News reported on Friday that Pakistan’s security forces killed four Khwarij during an intelligence-based operation in Swat, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the ISPR, security forces and law enforcement agencies jointly launched an intelligence-based operation in Swat district after receiving reports about the presence of Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, … Read more

PM Shehbaz launches performance management system at FBR

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers to work with unwavering commitment and full dedication to help Pakistan becoming a debt-free country. He was speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad where he launched a new Performance Management System for FBR officers. “If we want to move away from … Read more

LHC hints to seal Chingchi rickshaw manufacturing factories

LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) hinted to seal Chingchi rickshaw manufacturing factories during the hearing on petitions against the smog. During the hearing on the petitions against the smog, the Lahore High Court expressed his annoyance  for the traffic jam on the Mall Road, saying that protests and negotiations do not mean that the … Read more

Pakistan, Bangladesh convene 6th round of bilateral consultation

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh convened the Sixth Round of Foreign Secretary-Level Bilateral Consultations in Dhaka, following a hiatus of 15 years. The talks, led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch (Pakistan) and Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin (Bangladesh), were held in a cordial atmosphere and reflected a shared resolve to revitalize bilateral engagement, according to a … Read more

PPP UC Chairman shot dead in Karachi

PPP UC

KARACHI: A Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Union Council (UC) Chairman was shot dead in Pakistan Bazar area of in Orangi Town, Karachi. Aamir Bhutto was sitting in his office in the Gulshan-e-Zia area that comes under the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Bazaar police station when two armed men walked in and fired indiscriminately. He was … Read more

CTD arrests BLA terrorist from Karachi  

CTD

KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh has arrested a terrorist associated with banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Saeedaabad area of Karachi. Spokesman of the Anti -Terrorism Department (CTD), a terrorist named Dahn was arrested from Saeedabad area of ​​Karachi while illegal weapons were also recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorists. According to … Read more

PPP’s Saba Talpur wins NA-213 Umerkot seat

PPP

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Saba Talpur won by-election in NA 213 Umerkot with a lead of over 74,000 votes, as per unofficial and unannounced results. Polling for the by -elections in NA -213 Umerkot began at 8am on Thursday morning, which continued till 5pm. A total of 18 candidates were contested in the constituency, … Read more

PM reiterates govt’s resolve to continue fight against terrorism

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his government’s resolve to continue the fight against terrorism, saying that the enemies of Pakistan were afraid of its economic successes. “Our Jihad to uproot terrorism from the country will continue. We will inflict such a crushing defeat on terrorists that they won’t dare look at Pakistan with ill … Read more

Mawra Hocane settles into her husband’s home – See the beautiful pictures

Mawra Hocane settles into her husband’s home – See the beautiful pictures

Mawra Hocane recently moved to her husband’s house and shared pictures of her new space. She reflected on her previous homes, highlighting the long-term impact of living in one place. She expressed her love for her husband’s home and the process of moving into it. Mawra Hocane recently moved to her husband’s house and shared … Read more

Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO

Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO

A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred and four terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Maddi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 16, 2025. According to ISPR, security forces launched the operation after receiving reports about the presence of terrorists in the area. During the operation, troops successfully targeted … Read more