Authorities warn of extended winter this year

ISLAMABAD: Authorities have issued a warning that this year's winter season may last longer than usual, with cold conditions potentially continuing into early spring. Irfan...

Shab-e-Meraj holiday declared for schools on January 17

KARACHI: All government and private educational institutions across Sindh will remain closed on January 17, as announced by the provincial government in a notification...

NA seeks probe into off-loading of documented passengers at various airports across country

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Tuesday passed a resolution urging the government to take immediate steps to investigate the off-loading of documented passengers at...

Sindh govt blames PTI for ‘attempting to repeat’ May 9 in Karachi during KP CM Sohail Afirdi’s visit

KARACHI: Sindh’s senior minister Sharjeel Memon on Tuesday accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of attempting to repeat the May 9-like incident in Karachi during KP...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to further strengthen relations through enhanced cultural cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral relations through enhanced cultural cooperation, with a special focus on promoting heritage,...

Pakistan announces 500 scholarships for Bangladesh students in first phase

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced 500 scholarships for Bangladesh students in the first phase. Bangladesh and Pakistan — geographically divided by more than 1,500 kilometres (930...

Pakistani students, pilgrims begin returning to Pakistan via Gwadar route

QUETTA: Amid ongoing violent protests in different parts of Iran, Pakistani students enrolled in various universities and religious institutions, along with pilgrims visiting holy...

Indonesian Defence Czar meets CDF Munir, air chief to expand defence ties

CDF Field Marshal Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to fostering strong and enduring defence relationship with Indonesia RAWALPINDI: Indonesia has expressed its desire to further...

Indonesia in advanced talks with Pakistan for JF-17 jets, armed drones deal

Reports citing official say visiting Defence minister meets PAF chief in Islamabad Discussions include over 40 JF-17 Thunder fighters as Jakarta shows interest...

Islamabad rejects ‘reckless’ claims of being used as base for ‘possible’ US strike on Iran

Information Ministry dismisses reports as propaganda from Afghan, Indian X accounts Says no US aircraft based in Pakistan, no flights toward Iran Warns...

China confirms J-10CE fighter scored first combat success in May India-Pakistan conflict

Islamabad claimed victory in May 2025 standoff, saying it had shot down six Indian aircraft, including French-made Rafale jets Beijing says J-10CE’s combat...

Six-year old boy tortured by seminary teacher dies in Karachi

KARACHI: A six-year-old boy, Hassan, who was allegedly assaulted by a seminary teacher in Karachi’s Manghopir area, has died from his injuries while receiving...

PM directs full digitization of Hajj services, govt facilities

Premier Shehbaz orders NITB to digitize all stages of Hajj to facilitate pilgrims Says Asan Khidmat Markaz in Islamabad ready to serve citizens,...

Met Office forecasts rain and snow in multiple regions

LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted rain, fog, and light snowfall in several areas, as cold weather conditions continue to intensify across much...

Gas leak explosion injures six family members in Lahore

LAHORE: A gas leak near Attari Darbar in Lahore led to an explosion that injured six people, including two children, after a gas heater...