FIR filed after alleged assault and robbery of Rajab Butt at Karachi court

LAHORE: Police have registered a case following an alleged attack and robbery of YouTuber Rajab Butt during his appearance at a court in Karachi,...

PM, President condemn reported targeting of Russian President’s residence as ‘heinous act’

Premier Shehbaz slams ‘heinous’ targeting of Putin’s residence, warning act threatens ongoing peace efforts Says Pakistan rejects all forms of violence acts intended...

Manhole deaths should not be politicised, says Karachi mayor

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has urged critics to avoid turning the issue of open manholes into a political controversy, saying the matter should...

Banks to observe public holiday on New Year’s Day

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that January 1, 2026, will be observed as a bank holiday across the country, with all...

Private sector students in Punjab included in free laptop programme

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to expand its laptop distribution scheme to include students enrolled in private educational institutions, with 10,000 laptops to...

PIA set to restart Islamabad–London service after long suspension

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines has announced that it will resume direct flights between Islamabad and London from March 29, 2026, ending a six-year suspension...

Talks meaningless without access to Imran Khan, says PTI leader

ISLAMABAD: Salman Akram Raja has questioned the credibility of any dialogue with the government, saying negotiations cannot be taken seriously if the party is...

Section 144 imposed in Murree ahead of New Year

MURREE: The district police have imposed Section 144 in Murree to ensure public safety and maintain law and order ahead of New Year celebrations. According...

FBR launches tax evasion inquiry into Jama Taqseem actress

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has opened proceedings against a well-known Pakistani television and film actress over alleged large-scale income tax evasion spanning...

Domestic ginger farming gains ground, offering relief to import bill

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s heavy reliance on imported ginger is expected to gradually decline as domestic cultivation expands, backed by agricultural research, farmer participation and targeted...

Mayor rejects ‘politicisation’ as manhole deaths in Karachi reach 27 in 2025

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday urged the public and political parties to avoid politicising the issue of uncovered manholes, a day after...

PIA to resume flights to London after six-year hiatus

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Tuesday that it will resume direct flights between Islamabad and London starting March 29, 2026, marking the...

Pakistan condemns Israel’s ‘unlawful’ recognition of Somaliland at UN

Deputy permanent representative to UN warns move threatens Somalia’s unity and Horn of Africa stability Calls Israeli action a direct assault on sovereignty,...

Ahsan Iqbal seeks urgent action as Rs1tr throw-forward looms over power, water PSDP projects

Planning Minister reviews key power projects including Jamshoro coal plant, Matiari–Moro–RYK transmission line PSDP 2025-26 allocations stand at Rs122 billion with utilization remains...

PM Shehbaz set to attend 56th WEF annual meeting in Davos next month

WEF 2026 themed ‘A Spirit of Dialogue,’ Jan 19–23, bringing global leaders together Premier Shehbaz to engage on economic challenges, regional issues, and...