Karachi court remands alleged drug peddler Pinky in police custody for 3 days

KARACHI: A local court in Karachi on Wednesday granted a three-day physical remand of alleged high-profile…

President approves Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed over foiled major attack

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Shujaat on Liaqat Shaheed, the…

Court appearance of alleged female drug peddler without handcuffs triggers inquiry

KARACHI: In violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), police on Tuesday produced a high-profile woman accused…

KP CM Afridi joins Imran’s sisters at Adiala Jail protest

RAWALPINDI: Sohail Afridi on Tuesday joined a sit-in alongside the sisters of Imran Khan near Adiala…

Seven dead, 18 injured in Lakki Marwat explosion

LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven people were killed and more than 18 others injured in an…

Pakistan rejects ‘misleading’ report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has strongly dismissed a report published by a US-based media outlet regarding…

Citizen sacrifices life thwarting suicide bombing bid near Kohat: security sources

KOHAT: A retired Pakistan Railways employee was martyred after confronting a suicide bomber near Kohat district…

President Zardari urges easing of burden on public in meeting with PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to provide…

Pakistan raises concerns with Afghanistan over Bannu suicide attack

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday said that the Afghan chargé d’affaires had been summoned…

HEC introduces digital degree attestation system for students

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a fully…

HEC proposes Rs100bn recurring budget for universities in 2026-27

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has requested the government to increase the recurring budget for universities…

Budget 2026 may bring tax relief while salaries, pensions stay frozen

ISLAMABAD: The government is considering reducing the income tax burden on salaried individuals in the upcoming…

“The march will continue”: Aurat March gathers at Karachi Sea View despite curbs

KARACHI: Aurat March returned to Karachi’s Sea View on Sunday despite state restrictions and political backlash.…

Marka-e-Haq ceremony: PM says historic military response compelled India to seek ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan’s strong response to Indian aggression in…

Pakistan, Qatar pledge support for constructive regional dialogue

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman…

Naqvi invites Bangladeshi investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told Bangladeshi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam…

Rain, thunderstorms likely in upper Pakistan following severe heat

ISLAMABAD: Following a three-day heatwave across northern parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)…

Suicide attack in Bannu claims lives of 15 police personnel

BANNU: At least 15 police personnel were martyred on Saturday night in a suicide attack targeting…

COAS Munir warns of ‘painful, widespread’ response to any future aggression

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on…

COAS Munir to Speak at Marka-e-Haq Victory Ceremony at GHQ Tomorrow

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir…

Karachi Police Arrest Narcotics Dealer, Extortionist in Separate Operations

KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on Saturday claimed to have arrested an alleged supplier of…

Afghan Taliban Leaders Condole With Maulana Fazl ur Rehman Over Charsadda Cleric’s Killing

CHARSADDA: Senior leaders of the Afghan Taliban government on Friday contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman to express…

Sindh Govt Grants Aurat March NOC With Restrictions on Dress and Slogans

KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to organisers of the Aurat…

Pakistan, Bangladesh Strengthen Collaboration to Curb Drug Smuggling

DHAKA: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral…