Atiqa Odho, one of Pakistan’s most loved senior television and film actors, is admired for both her timeless beauty and her remarkable acting talent. Over the years, she has appeared in many hit dramas, including Humsafar, Nijat, Sitara Aur Mehrunnisa, Besharam, Dasht, Dao, Pyar Kay Sadqay, and Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi. Currently, audiences are enjoying her … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Strong tremors jolted Islamabad and several other parts of the country on Thursday, sending waves of panic among residents. The quake forced people to rush out of their homes and offices while reciting prayers. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake was recorded at a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. … Read more
KARACHI: Karachi Traffic Police have issued a special traffic plan for 12 Rabi-ul-Awal to ensure peaceful and organized processions in the city. According to the traffic police spokesperson, SSPs of all districts will monitor processions in their areas to keep traffic flowing smoothly and assist citizens. Two main processions will begin from Memon Masjid. The … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Palestine during a meeting with a high-level Palestinian delegation in Islamabad. The delegation was led by Mahmoud Sidqi Al-Habbash, Advisor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Religious Affairs and Chief Justice of the Sharia Court. The Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh … Read more
KASUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to declare a national agricultural emergency in the wake of heavy floods caused by India’s releasing water without notice. Speaking to farmers in Kasur, Bilawal criticized the Modi government, accusing it of violating international law and the Indus Waters Treaty. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi has called a full court meeting of the Supreme Court on September 8, sources said on Friday. The meeting will have a one-point agenda: reviewing the recent amendments made to the Supreme Court Rules 2025. According to sources, the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Friday that the provincial government is keeping a close watch on the flood situation and all necessary steps are in place. He explained that water levels at rivers and barrages continue to fluctuate, and relevant institutions are on high alert to monitor the flow. Currently, low-level flooding … Read more
Mariyam Nafees, the actress, producer, and activist known for her cheerful personality and fearless voice, has recently stepped into a new role: motherhood. She and her husband welcomed their baby boy, Eesa, into the world, and motherhood has already inspired her to share an important message for parents. Taking to Instagram, Mariyam spoke about the … Read more
KARACHI: Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, has asked the Sindh Home Department to temporarily suspend mobile phone signals in certain parts of the city during the 12 Rabi-ul-Awal processions. He explained that the suspension will only affect the main procession routes, not the entire city, and will remain in place at 23 … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited various educational institutions in Murree. In a special interactive session, students from Army Public School, Convent of Jesus and Mary, and Presentation Convent participated. On the occasion, students said that such informative sessions are the need of the hour, adding that no … Read more
In a country where inflation and unemployment remain persistent concerns, a surprising trend has emerged among the youth: flaunting non-PTA-approved iPhones—devices incapable of using local SIM cards—as symbols of wealth and social status. These “JV iPhones”, often imported and lacking the necessary Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approval, cost significantly less than their officially registered counterparts. … Read more
Cricket fever is set to grip the Gulf as the final squads for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 have been officially revealed. Hosted in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the tournament features eight teams battling for regional supremacy across two elite venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket … Read more
Gujranwala: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 12 passengers attempting to travel illegally to Europe. According to the FIA Director, the Immigration Cell conducted an operation at Sialkot Airport, during which the passengers were offloaded and taken into custody. He added that the suspects had planned to travel from Uganda to Libya and then … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Public Relations (DGPR Navy) Commodore Ahmed Hussain has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral Ahmed Hussain has a vast experience of various command and staff appointments including command of PN Ships. He has also commanded US led CTF-151 at Bahrain. Rear Admiral Ahmed Hussain, recognized with the … Read more
KABUL: Afghanistan has been hit by a third earthquake in less than a week, as the death toll from Sunday’s devastating quake continues to rise. The latest tremor — a magnitude 6.2 earthquake — struck the country’s south-eastern region on Thursday night, according to data from the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Germany. The full … Read more
As Pakistan formally launches CPEC Phase 2.0 with $8.5 billion in fresh deals and a renewed strategic partnership with China, hopes are once again high for transformative economic progress. This new phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) marks a shift from state-led infrastructure projects toward business-to-business (B2B) collaboration, with a sharper focus on industrialization, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to postpone by-elections in nine constituencies of Punjab following the recent devastating floods and a formal notification has been issued in this regard. According to the ECP order, the floods have severely disrupted the communication system, while large-scale damage to public and private infrastructure — particularly … Read more
BEIJING: The second Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Investment Conference was successfully held in Beijing, where 21 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies across various sectors. According to details, investment agreements and MoUs finalized during the conference will bring in a total of $4.2 billion in foreign direct investment. The investments will … Read more
Renowned comedian and television host Tabish Hashmi has paid a glowing tribute to the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, calling him “the greatest showman ever born in Pakistan” and a “true trendsetter of his era.” Aamir Liaquat, known for his flamboyant and often controversial hosting style, rose to prominence in the early 2000s and remained … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan Railways, in collaboration with StormFiber, has launched free Wi-Fi service for passengers at Karachi Cantt Railway Station. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said the free internet facility at the station marks an important step toward introducing modern amenities in the railway system. He added that technology is being used to bring ease … Read more
The long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong on Thursday sent shockwaves through the gaming world and brought several of its biggest digital storefronts crashing down. Steam, the PC giant, buckled under the surge of demand shortly after the game went live at 19:00 PKT, leaving thousands of players unable to purchase copies for more than … Read more
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to rebrand the Pentagon by directing the Department of Defense to adopt a new title: the “Department of War.” He describes the move as part of an effort to project greater “strength and resolve” on the global stage. An executive order, set to be signed Friday, instructs Defense … Read more
LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for the 10th spell of monsoon rains. According to the PDMA, heavy downpours are forecast across most districts of the province from September 6 to 9, with the possibility of flash flooding in certain areas. A PDMA spokesperson said that during this spell, … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly rejected the latest United Nations drug report, calling it “detached from reality” and criticizing it for downplaying Venezuela’s role in global drug trafficking. Speaking at a press conference, Rubio said, “I don’t care what the United Nations says — we know that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro … Read more
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has directed strict action against those exploiting the flood situation by increasing the prices of wheat flour and bread. To curb wheat hoarding, the Chief Minister has granted special powers to the Para Force. Moreover, Section 144 has been imposed to restrict the use of wheat in feed mills, … Read more
President Donald Trump has billed his sweeping new tariffs as a tool to “create jobs in the US” and strengthen the American economy. But experts and exporters warn the opposite is happening: producers across the world are pivoting toward China and other markets while US consumers face higher prices on everyday staples. Agricultural brokers told … Read more
GUJRAT: Despite a decline in rainfall, the city continues to face urban flooding after torrential downpours and the inflow of floodwater two days ago. According to officials, Gujrat received more than 550 millimeters of rain in just two days, triggering severe urban flooding. While most of the rainwater has receded, floodwater entering the city has … Read more
SKARDU: Pakistani-American singer Quratulain Balouch, popularly known as QB, was injured in a rare bear attack while camping in the scenic Deosai National Park, officials confirmed The incident occurred during her tour of the Skardu region, where she had been exploring the natural beauty of Deosai, known for its vast high-altitude plains and rich wildlife. … Read more
