ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said there is no room for hatred, chaos, or terrorism in Pakistan as he extended warm Diwali greetings to the Hindu community. Speaking at a Diwali celebration hosted at the Prime Minister’s House, Shehbaz Sharif praised the valuable contributions of all communities to Pakistan’s progress. He said the … Read more
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday stressed the need for unity among political parties to address national challenges and ensure internal stability. During their meeting at Bilawal House in Karachi, both leaders discussed the country’s political situation, law and order, and matters of mutual interest. Naqvi briefed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Afghanistan border is expected to reopen within the next 24 to 48 hours, sources told private media on Monday, following an agreement on a ceasefire between the two neighbouring countries. Pakistan had closed the Torkham and Chaman crossings on October 12 after the Afghan Taliban, along with affiliated militants, attacked multiple Pakistani border … Read more
KARACHI: Tomato prices have skyrocketed across the country, giving citizens another strong jolt of inflation. In many areas, tomatoes are now selling for more than the price of chicken per kilogram. In the open market, tomatoes are being sold between Rs400 and Rs650 per kg, while in the wholesale market, the price has reached Rs350 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a review meeting on the energy reforms package and directed the Power Division to prepare comprehensive policy recommendations for improving the sector. The prime minister said that supporting industrialists and investors is among the government’s top priorities, as the growth of industry and agriculture is essential for … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan finished the first day of the second Test against South Africa at 259 for 5 after choosing to bat first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood led from the front with a brilliant 87-run knock, while Abdullah Shafique added a solid 57 runs at the top. Other batters contributed modestly — … Read more
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that it will hire 200 Junior Executives (Data Entry Operators) across different districts of Karachi and interior Sindh as part of its plan to expand and improve services. According to officials, the recruitment drive will cover five districts in Karachi and nine districts in interior … Read more
OKARA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz distributed Flood Cards in Okara on Monday, officially launching the provincial government’s rehabilitation program for flood victims, according to news. Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Depalpur, Maryam Nawaz said, “Nawaz Sharif’s daughter has come to fulfill her promise.” She assured that every affected family would receive their rightful … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that following recent talks, Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a consensus on the urgent need to eradicate terrorism. In an interview with Arab News Channel, the Khawaja Asif stated that the core objective of the agreement between the two neighbouring countries is to end terrorism, which has long … Read more
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan witnessed intense exchanges during the hearing on the constitutionality of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. An 8-member larger bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, questioned the legality and formation of the bench itself as senior lawyer Akram Sheikh argued for the matter to be heard by the full court. Justice … Read more
In a shocking incident from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, around two dozen transgender individuals attempted suicide by consuming poison in protest against alleged police beavhour. According to Indian media reports, a viral video shows approximately 24 members of the transgender community drinking a toxic cleaning chemical, reportedly phenyl, after authorities failed to take action against two … Read more
A major outage in Amazon Web Services (AWS) has triggered widespread disruptions across the internet, affecting a broad range of popular websites, apps, and digital services worldwide. The incident, centered on the AWS US-EAST-1 region, involved significant error rates for requests to DynamoDB, a key database service used by many web applications. AWS acknowledged the … Read more
Vancouver, Canada : 21-year-old Ashab Irfan secured his first-ever PSA World Tour title at the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025, defeating England’s Sam Todd in a commanding straight-sets final. Seeded fourth in the tournament, Ashab displayed remarkable control and aggression to outplay the sixth-seeded Todd with a decisive 3-0 (11-9, 11-1, 11-5) win in … Read more
SEOUL: BTS member J-Hope is set to feature on Le Sserafim’s upcoming single “Spaghetti”, marking his first-ever collaboration with a K-pop girl group, Source Music announced Monday. The highly anticipated track is scheduled for release this Friday, and a teaser video shared on Le Sserafim’s official social media accounts has already sparked excitement among fans. … Read more
SEOUL: K-pop sensation TWICE successfully held their 10th anniversary fan meeting, ‘10VE UNIVERSE’, on September 18 at Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium in Seoul, marking a decade since their debut in 2015. The commemorative event sold out all seats during a pre-sale exclusive to their official fan club, ONCE, and was simultaneously broadcast online via Beyond … Read more
TikTok moves fast and if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind. For creators, brands, and marketers alike, tapping into the platform’s latest trends isn’t just a strategy it’s essential for growing your reach, sparking engagement, and staying culturally relevant. From viral audio remixes to AI-powered transitions, TikTok’s trends evolve week by week. But every … Read more
Lahore: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a new schedule for the upcoming by-elections, announcing polling dates and key deadlines for five constituencies across Punjab. The spokesperson for the Punjab Election Commissioner has announced that, under the Election Act 2017, the schedule for Punjab’s by-elections has been released. By-elections will be held in … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against South Africa being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood, after winning the toss, confirmed one change in the playing XI, with Asif Afridi coming into the side in place of Hasan Ali, who has been … Read more
LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, as air quality levels in the provincial capital reached hazardous levels on Monday morning. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 332, placing it in the “hazardous” category. Faisalabad followed closely with an AQI … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Lifestyle Monitoring Cell has identified more than 20 individuals who own luxury assets worth millions of rupees, frequently travel abroad, and showcase lavish lifestyles on social media — yet declare little to no income or assets in their tax returns. According to official details, one of the flagged … Read more
HYDERABAD: Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal has emphasized that teachers must not confine themselves merely to imparting knowledge but should also play an active role in shaping students’ character and moral values. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Iqra University Hyderabad, the minister said education is a fundamental pillar of every society, yet the … Read more
A cargo aircraft operated by Emirates SkyCargo crashed into the sea near Hong Kong International Airport early Monday morning, killing two ground personnel after colliding with a security vehicle during landing. The Boeing 747 freighter, operating as flight EK9788 on behalf of AirACT, was arriving from Dubai when it veered off the runway at approximately … Read more
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a rain forecast for several regions across the country. According to the PMD, most areas are expected to experience dry weather today, while hilly regions may remain cold during the night and early morning hours. Light rain is expected at a few locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying “massive” tariffs if it did not do so. “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO: A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has resumed following a deadly escalation over the weekend that killed at least 26 Palestinians in Gaza, according to local health authorities. The violence was sparked by a Hamas-led attack that killed two Israeli soldiers, prompting retaliatory Israeli airstrikes described as the most intense since the truce … Read more
