IHC sets Jan 21 for hearing of plea against Imran Khan’s X account

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled the hearing of PTI founder Imran Khan’s petition seeking the suspension of his X (formerly Twitter) account...

Seven media men awarded life terms in May 9 digital terrorism case

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has sentenced five individuals, including prominent online commentators, to multiple life terms for what it described as...

Grenade blast in Sibi kills one, injures five near Chenak Chowk

Police confirms grenade attack, says explosion reported at around 7:05pm in busy Sibi area SIBI: A grenade explosion near Chenak Chowk in Balochistan’s Sibi...

PTI moves disqualification reference against Senator Abro over 27th Amend vote

Barrister Ali Zafar says reference submitted to Senate Chairman Gilani, citing defection under Article 63A Says party had explicitly decided to oppose any...

PTI leaders denied meeting with Imran Khan again amid calls for govt flexibility

MNA Jamal Khan says it could’ve been first step towards easing tense political environment, but govt lost that chance PTI Secretary General had...

Pakistani envoy hails ‘transformative’ 2025 for Pak-US ties, aims higher in 2026

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh extends New Year greetings to Pakistani-Americans Says 2025 marked positive momentum in eight decades of bilateral relations Says cooperation...

PM directs new exploration, digitization of oil and gas sector

Premier Shehbaz stresses digitization of oil and gas supply chain to help curb smuggling of POL products Lauds OGDCL over discovery of significant...

Pakistan Railways posts Rs17b freight revenue in H1 FY26, eyes Rs100b milestone

Official report says freight sector earns Rs3b in Nov–Dec despite strikes Railway Police reforms enhance passenger security and confidence with digitalization and strict...

CM Maryam inaugurates expanded Wagah Border arena, declares 2026 ‘Year of Youth’

Arena seating capacity rises from 7,500 to 25,000 spectators after revamp Pakistan Museum, theme park, and martyrs’ memorial added at Wagah Punjab CM...

PM seeks time-bound strategy to accelerate economic reforms, investment

Premier Shehbaz calls economic governance reforms inevitable, directing ministries to submit practical proposals quickly Says focus on boosting exports, executing key projects, stressing...

Rana Sanaullah calls for trust-building among top leadership to break political deadlock

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah on Thursday stressed the need for confidence-building measures and sustained engagement among the country’s top political...

Dr Yasmin Rashid to challenge NA-130 tribunal verdict in court

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has decided to challenge an election tribunal’s decision upholding the victory of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif...

Judiciary remains committed to safeguarding fundamental rights, upholding rule of law: CJP

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has said that the judiciary remains firmly committed to safeguarding fundamental rights, upholding the rule...

Multiple vehicles collide on Multan Road in Lahore due to dense fog

LAHORE: A chain-reaction collision involving several vehicles occurred on Multan Road, Lahore, following dense fog that severely reduced visibility in the area. The accident...

Murree Expressway closed for traffic due to severe snowfall

ISLAMABAD: The Murree Expressway has been temporarily closed for all non-essential traffic due to severe snowfall, authorities announced on Thursday. The closure affects the stretch...