Sri Lanka registered a comfortable 8-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup 2025 match on Thursday. The Sri Lankan team delivered a strong all-round performance to outclass Afghanistan and secure crucial points in the tournament. Afghanistan, batting first, were restricted to a modest total by disciplined Sri Lankan bowling. In reply, Sri Lanka chased … Read more
Swat: Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and nearby areas, including Mingora and Buner, on Thursday morning, causing panic among residents. People rushed out of their homes and buildings in fear as the ground shook for several seconds. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter … Read more
Chaman, Balochistan: A suicide attack at a taxi stand near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman killed four people, police said. One person was also injured in the blast. According to police, security forces collected the body parts of the attacker from the site. The bodies of the victims and the injured person were shifted to … Read more
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has arrived in London on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom. His plane landed at Luton Airport, where officials from the Pakistan High Commission and local community leaders welcomed him. Sources said that before arriving in London, the Prime Minister made a brief stop in Geneva, … Read more
ÜRÜMQI, CHINA: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari paid a visit to the Xinjiang Islamic Institute in Asif Ali Zardari visited the Xinjiang Islamic Institute in Ürümqi, where he praised the institute’s role in promoting religious education and cultural exchange between Pakistan and China, according to a news source. Zardari highlighted the importance of such … Read more
In a major step to strengthen economic ties, the United States and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement. The deal marks a new chapter in the two countries’ relationship and aims to boost cooperation in multiple sectors. After the signing ceremony, US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer … Read more
According to officials, the Karakoram Express, Shah Hussain Express, and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express have been suspended for now. Passengers booked on these trains are being shifted to the Business Express instead. Alongside the cancellations, several other trains are facing delays. The Pakistan Express to Rawalpindi, originally scheduled for 2:00 pm, will now depart at … Read more
Karachi: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced plans to open three new mega centers in the city to make its services more accessible for citizens. According to media reports, NADRA will set up these mega centers in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulberg, and Surjani Town by March 2026. Amir Ali Khan, the NADRA Sindh Director … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reinstated Hafeez-ur-Rehman as the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), according to reports. Hafeez-ur-Rehman had requested the court to set aside the earlier decision of a single bench that removed him from office and to suspend that order until a final verdict was given on his appeal. … Read more
Tokyo: Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem missed out on a medal in the World Athletics Championships final despite a strong effort on Thursday. Arshad started with a throw of 82.73 meters, placing him seventh. His second attempt was ruled a foul. He improved slightly on his third attempt with a throw of 82.75 meters, … Read more
Karachi: The Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, said on Thursday that the under-construction Ghotki-Kandhkot Bridge will be the longest bridge over the Indus River in Sindh. He was chairing a meeting to review the progress of the project. Shah said the bridge will play a key role in boosting the economy and improving traffic flow … Read more
Gujranwala: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Gujranwala announced the results of the Intermediate Part II (Class 12) Annual Examinations 2025 on Thursday, with a female student once again claiming the top spot. According to the official result gazette, 135,810 students appeared in the exams this year, and 85,696 of them passed. Among … Read more
CHINA: It is often assumed that individuals with a PhD would prefer prestigious jobs in academia or research. However, a 37-year-old Chinese national has defied expectations by earning millions through his noodle business. Ding, a resident of Jiangsu province, pursued his PhD in China before moving to Belgium with his wife to continue research. Over … Read more
LAHORE: Renowned actress Mizna Waqas has revealed a bitter experience of working alongside veteran actor Rashid Farooqui. A short but old video clip of the actress has recently gone viral on social media. The clip is from an interview she gave to a private TV channel. During the interview, Mizna Waqas recounted an unpleasant incident … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended Justice Babar Sattar’s decision to remove the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) from office. A two-member bench comprising Justice Muhammad Asif and Justice Inam Amin Minhas heard the intra-court appeal filed by PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman. His counsel, Qasim Wadood, appeared … Read more
Tauris Habib, a Pakistani-origin sound engineer, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani to win a Grammy Award in the field of sound engineering. According to international media, Habib showcased his expertise in February while working on the soundtrack of Dune: Part Two alongside world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer. His outstanding contribution was recognized not … Read more
KARACHI: Renowned actor Aurangzeb Leghari has come forward in defense of Mahira Khan, criticizing those who target the star actress. Speaking on a private TV program, Leghari discussed various issues and expressed concern over the trend of some artists seeking publicity by disparaging fellow celebrities. Without naming anyone, he cited the example of an actor … Read more
RAWALPINDI: During the hearing of the Toshakhana II case, two key witnesses recorded their statements against the Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The witnesses include the PTI founder’s former principal secretary, Inamullah Shah, and private appraiser, Sohaib Abbasi. In his testimony, Abbasi admitted that he deliberately undervalued a Bulgarian jewelry … Read more
Sukkur: A high-level flood continues at Sukkur Barrage, though authorities expect a reduction in water flow within the next 24 hours. According to reports, floodwaters are now moving towards Kotri Barrage, causing significant damage along the way. In Rohri, the office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) located near the riverbank was submerged, forcing … Read more
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is keen to further strengthen Saudi investment and trade relations. In a statement posted on X, the Prime Minister expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival in Riyadh. He said the exceptional air escort by the Saudi … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Thursday killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation(IBO) in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, the military’s media wing said. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was carried out on September 17 following reports about the presence of militants linked to the India-backed network “Fitna al-Hindustan.” A heavy exchange of fire … Read more
Pakistan women’s cricket team batter Sidra Ameen was honored with a souvenir in recognition of her remarkable batting performance. Team head coach Mohammad Wasim presented the souvenir to Sidra for achieving the milestone of 2,000 career runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The right-handed batter reached the career landmark during her unbeaten innings, becoming one of … Read more
Dubai: A dramatic incident occurred during the Asia Cup T20 clash between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates when Sri Lankan field umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge was struck on the head by the ball and forced to leave the field. The incident happened in the sixth over of UAE’s innings. Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris threw the … Read more
The relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has long been described as “brotherly,” a bond that rests on shared faith, overlapping strategic interests, and decades of cooperation across economics, politics, and the military. Yesterday, that partnership took a dramatic leap forward when Riyadh and Islamabad signed a formal mutual defence pact, pledging that any act … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has reported that the port city is currently experiencing humid weather conditions. According to the forecast, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy over the next 24 hours, with hot and humid conditions likely to prevail. Light drizzle may occur in some areas. While most areas will continue to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A spell of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit the federal capital on Thursday, turning streets into streams within minutes and bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. The sudden downpour, following nearly a week of dry weather, was marked by gusty winds that set trees swaying across the city. The … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, has issued an important statement following the signing of a landmark defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” (SMDA) was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Under the provisions of the pact, any … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has recorded impressive savings—amounting to billions of rupees in electricity costs over the past eight months—thanks to initiatives such as solarisation, meterization, and strict measures to curb electricity pilferage. These developments were shared during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi. The meeting was told that Pakistan Railways … Read more
