Bo-kata echoes across Lahore as Basant revives colour, commerce and caution

LAHORE: The skyline over Lahore turned into a shifting mosaic of colour as Basant returned, with rooftops crowded, music blaring and chants of “Bo-kata”...

US reaffirms support for Pakistan following Balochistan violence

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday voiced support for Pakistan after recent militant attacks in Balochistan, saying it stands steadfast with the country and...

SOP violations mar Basant as electrocution death, seven injuries reported

LAHORE: A 25-year-old man was electrocuted and seven others were injured in separate Basant-related incidents across the city on Friday, as violations of safety...

Security forces eliminate 24 in Orakzai and Khyber operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 24 militants during two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Orakzai and Khyber districts on February 4 and 5, the Inter-Services...

Court extends interim bail of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi till Feb 17

ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Friday extended the interim bails of PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi until February 17 in...

ATC receives Imran Khan medical report

ISLAMABAD: The medical examination report of PTI founder Imran Khan was submitted to an anti-terrorism court on Thursday after jail authorities complied with a...

Diaspora campaign takes Kashmir message across New York to mark Feb 5

NEW YORK: Digital advertising trucks carrying the message “Kashmir Is Not Forgotten: February 5th – Day of Solidarity” moved through some of New York...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan seal ‘historic $2b trade deal,’ 29 MoUs as President Mirziyoyev arrives in Islamabad

PM Shehbaz, President Mirziyoyev ink protocol and 28 agreements to strengthen trade, investment, and regional connectivity Joint working group to be established to...

PTI, TTAP vow no compromise on Imran Khan’s health, urge nation to make Feb 8 strike successful

Joint parliamentary committee stresses ex-premier’s well-being as top priority Asad Qaiser warns ‘all options are open’ if powers ignore Imran’s condition, saying protest...

Uzbek President visits GIDS to deepen collaboration in defence, tech and industrial sectors

CDF and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir ‘warmly receives President Mirziyoyev, his delegation during visit to the facility: ISPR RAWALPINDI: President of the Republic...

Naqvi, Chinese envoy reaffirm enduring Pak-China strategic partnership, joint counter-terror measures

Interior Minister briefs Chinese envoy on Balochistan security situation, describing attacks as ‘organized and premeditated’ Says a Special Protection Unit being established exclusively...

PM reaffirms unwavering support for Kashmiris struggle, unveils mega development package for AJK

Premier Shehbaz addresses special session of AJK LA, reaffirms Pakistan’s political, diplomatic and moral backing for Kashmiri people Emphasizes struggle for self-determination will...

Punjab eyes global potato exports after record harvest as CM seeks PM’s nod

CM Maryam Nawaz vows fair prices, says farmers won’t be left to middlemen as Punjab records 25pc rise in Potato output with historic...

Foolproof security arrangements for three-day Basant Festival put in place: IGP

Rao Abdul Kareem says zero-tolerance policy enforced against illegal kite flying during Basant Over 10,000 police personnel deployed as Lahore divided into three...

Nation marks Kashmir Solidarity Day with renewal of pledge to Kashmir freedom

ISLAMABAD: The nation observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Thursday with nationwide rallies, public gatherings, official messages and symbolic events, reaffirming support for the Kashmiri...