Sanaullah calls KP CM’s Karachi visit, activities as ‘illegal’

PM’s aide describes upcoming February 8 wheel-jam strike as ‘violence,’ saying PTI not in a position to launch such nationwide movement Cites May...

75 years of ‘iron-clad’ Pak-China friendship continues to strengthen: Dar

Deputy PM says 2026 marks 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, upholding tradition of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation, despite changing global circumstances Says...

Academic excellence of transgender students celebrated at Tahaffuz Darsgah Awards

Wafa Abbas, Royan among award recipients as Tahaffuz Darsgah offers shelter and education to transgender children Tahaffuz Darsgah ensures a bright future for...

Dar embarks on Saudi visit to attend extraordinary session of OIC’s CFMs

Extraordinary CFMs session tomorrow will deliberate on implications of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland Pakistan to present stance on ‘Somaliland’ issue as OIC, 20...

Karachi police officer Tabassum kills wife, CCTV footage surfaces

KARACHI: A police officer allegedly shot and killed his wife at their home in Shadman Town. The suspect has been identified as Tabassum Ahmed,...

‘Rs80b Drug Spend’: CM Maryam orders overhaul of hospitals medicines supply system

Punjab CM orders revised medicines list for govt hospitals, approves body cameras for hospital staff Orders a ban on mobile phone use by...

Police releases boy arrested in University of Lahore student suicide attempt

LAHORE: Police have released the boy who was arrested in connection with the suicide attempt of a female student at the University of Lahore,...

Good news for private employees in Pakistan as court orders major relief

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has granted a significant relief to private employees in Pakistan by ordering the provision of old-age pensions. The court...

Neighbour demands Rs 3 million ransom for child’s release

PESHAWAR: Khazana Police in Peshawar have arrested a man accused of kidnapping his neighbour's seven-year-old child for ransom. The police also successfully recovered the...

PM Shehbaz approves plan to unlock $450 billion gemstone reserves in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved a National Policy Framework aimed at tapping into Pakistan’s gemstone sector, which holds reserves worth an...

Federal Board announces date for Intermediate Annual Exams 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board has officially announced the timetable and admissions schedule for the 2026 Intermediate (HSSC) First Year Annual Examinations, confirming that the...

ATC declares Khadija Shah among six as PO in Jinnah House attack case

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Friday declared six individuals, including fashion designer Khadija Shah, as proclaimed offenders (PO) in the Jinnah House...

Education minister breaks silence on winter vacation extension

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has confirmed that all schools and colleges across the province will reopen on January 12. This clarification...

HEC announces fully-funded scholarships for Chinese studies in 2026

LAHORE: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has unveiled the Chinese Government Scholarship – High-Level Postgraduate Program 2026 (Type B) for students pursuing...

Evacuation preparations begin in Tirah Valley ahead of anti-militant operation

PESHAWAR: The administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district on Friday announced that preparations are underway to evacuate residents from the Maidan area of Tirah...