GILGIT: Polling for the general elections on 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly concluded peacefully on Sunday, marking the end of an intense electoral contest across t
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed concern over the ongoing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), emphasizing
ISLAMABAD: In a significant pre-budget initiative aimed at expanding Pakistan’s tax base and promoting economic documentation, the government has introduced the Fixed Ta
GILGIT: Polling for the general elections on 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly concluded peacefully on Sunday, marking the end of an intense electoral contest across t
TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Mo’meni in Tehran and conveyed an important message from Pakistan’s
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed concern over the ongoing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), emphasizing
GILGIT: Polling for the general elections on 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly concluded peacefully on Sunday, marking the end of an intense electoral contest across t
TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Mo’meni in Tehran and conveyed an important message from Pakistan’s
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to visit Iran to deliver an important message from Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir to the Iranian le
Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2026 has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in Pakistan, with voters casting ballots across 24 general constituencies to e
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has officially announced the end of election campaigning ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections scheduled for June 7
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in the petrol price by Rs4 per litre for the next pricing period, providing some relief to consumers across Pakista
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant pre-budget initiative aimed at expanding Pakistan’s tax base and promoting economic documentation, the government has introduced the Fixed Ta
ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the federal budget for FY2026-27, the government has introduced a new Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme aimed at bringing millions of small traders and shopkeepers in
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed concern over the ongoing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), emphasizing
World
Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolf Haykal has departed for Pakistan on an official visit at the invitation of Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to a statement issued by
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that Washington’s military campaign against Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” has officially
TEHRAN: Iran has issued a strong warning that any future attacks against the country will be met with a decisive response, escalating tensions in the Middle East amid growing
Sports
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has raised serious questions over the inclusion of Shadab Khan in Pakistan’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia. Bas
Fatima Sana, captain of the Pakistan women's national cricket team, has expressed strong confidence ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying the team is fully p
KARACHI: The Karachi Bridge Association (KBA) has announced the National Congress 2026, a major three-day bridge tournament scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 3 at the
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NEW YORK: Global music sensation Taylor Swift has achieved another historic milestone after being named the richest female musician in history, with an estimated net worth of
Prominent Pakistani actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem has touched the hearts of fans by sharing a deeply emotional message following the completion of Hajj 2026. The actress took to
LAHORE: TV actress and model Momina Iqbal and PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore on Thursday to record the
KARACHI: Pakistani actor Muneeb Butt has been granted interim bail by a Karachi anti-terrorism court (ATC) in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery case registered
Spanish High Court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and overturned a €55 million fine imposed by the Spanish tax agency in 2021, according to a court document seen by R
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KARACHI: In a major step to tackle urban flooding and improve municipal services ahead of the monsoon season 2026, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a l
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to experience an intense heatwave over the coming days as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory warnin
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) staged protests across Karachi on Friday against the worsening water shortage in the city, warning that it could launch a strike if authorities f
KARACHI: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Karachi police arrested a mother and her son for allegedly running an online drug delivery network and recovered crystal meth, co
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has announced a relief of 20 paisa per unit for electricity consumers in June 2026, providing much-needed support to households and businesses am
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ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued an ur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all s
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed more than 80 people a
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Karachi: The Chancellor Greenwich University, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor Greenwich University, has appointed Dr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal as the Pro
KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new bill banning the use of plastic covers on books in Islamabad as part of nationwide efforts to reduce environmental
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Defense has released a massive collection of previously classified UFO files online, giving the public access to government documen
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The Single Window: A Key to Modernizing the Investment System: The Algerian government announced a new regulatory phase for the investment system, reducing processing ti
By: Manzar Naqvi The enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates stands as a model of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. Rooted in
In a nation already burdened by economic fragility, recent policy announcements have laid bare a painful truth: relief, when it comes, often arrives wrapped in symbolism rathe