Govt schools in Punjab to operate on new winter timings till April

LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has revised operating hours for all government schools across the province in view of ongoing cold weather and...

Lahore’s Orange Line records 270m passenger journeys since launch

LAHORE: Lahore’s Orange Line Metro Train has recorded more than 270 million passenger journeys since becoming operational in 2020, marking a major milestone for...

Pak-China Agriculture Cooperation Centre launched in Kasur

ISLAMABAD: China Machinery Engineering Corporation on Friday inaugurated the Pak-China Innovation Agriculture Cooperation Centre at Kasuri Farms in Kasur, marking a new phase in...

Parvez Elahi welcomes Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition in NA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Sunday said the appointment of Mehmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition in the National...

AJK students to benefit as Turkiye announces MAGIS-backed scholarships

ISLAMABAD: Turkiye has announced scholarships for students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir through the launch of the MAGIS 2026-1 merit-based admission and scholarship programme...

Drone-led police operation forces 11 most-wanted Katcha dacoits to surrender

Heavily armed criminals lay down weapons under sustained pressure Rajanpur Police destroy bunkers in Katcha Umrani, Sukhani and Karachi areas LAHORE/RAJANPUR: Punjab Police Rajanpur...

US Magazine endorses Pakistan’s IWT stance, warns India against weaponising water

The National Interest warns India’s suspension of IWT threatens South Asian stability Reaffirms treaty’s legal binding, emphasizing India must ‘let flow’ Indus, Jhelum,...

Pakistan-US conclude ‘Inspired Gambit-2026’ to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation

Joint exercise held at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi from Jan 8–16 Centcom says drills focused on infantry skills, advanced tactics, and...

In call with Araghchi, FM Dar voices hope for peace and stability in Iran

Dar holds phone call with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi on regional stability Both sides agree to continue consultations on mutual interests Pakistan urges...

Pakistan showcases mineral potential at FMF, invites global investors to PMIF 2026

Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlights Pakistan’s vast and diverse mineral wealth at Future Minerals Forum, Riyadh Bilateral meetings held with Saudi energy...

Boy killed, sister injured as explosion material goes in Swat field

SWAT: A boy was killed, and his minor sister sustained injuries when explosive material went off in a field in the Kamalay Awesha area...

Punjab CTD foils terror plot, lassoes 49 militants in month-long sweep

Spokesperson says 425 IBOs across province lead to arrest of militants, with weapons, explosives, and prohibited materials seized from suspects CTD conducted 6,131...

Karachi Police busts alleged serial child abuser linked to years-long crime trail

Officials says suspect accused of abusing ‘over 100 children’ arrested with accomplice DNA lab letter helps connect seven cases from 2020–2025, CCTV, while...

Chief Minister’s free doorstep delivery project sets new record of public service

Scheme included fresh produce and staple groceries, delivered over 312,000 orders through 46 govt convenience markets Essential items sold up to 7% below...

Railways rolls out coach AC overhaul, moves to plug power van gap

Data reveals 153 coaches targeted for AC replacement, with 85 already upgraded Says 68 more air-conditioning units to be installed by March 2026 ...