Section 144 imposed in Punjab for three days The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed Section 144 for three days “to counter terror threats.” A notification... Published 21 Aug, 2024 11:04pm
Zindigi partners with local govt to digitise waste management companies under CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s ‘Suthra Punjab’ initiative ISLAMABAD: A significant milestone was achieved on Wednesday in Lahore with the signing of Memorandums of... Published 21 Aug, 2024 09:39pm
Pakistan man faces cyber terror charge over false posts linked to UK riots LAHORE: A Pakistani man appeared in court Wednesday to face charges of cyber terrorism after allegedly spreading... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:29pm
State should protect public from negative impacts of social media: COAS Asim Munir Army chief says those who predicted Pakistan’s default are now silent Updated 21 Aug, 2024 10:32pm
Karsaz Road accident: accused sent to jail on judicial remand A Karachi city court on Wednesday sent a woman to jail in judicial remand for allegedly being responsible for a... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:15pm
PM Shehbaz to address UNGA on September 26, UN’s provisional schedule reveals Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to address the United Nations General Assembly’s annual General Debate on... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:30pm
PTA chairman blames Pakistan’s internet slowdown to ‘faulty submarine cable’ Says cable expected to be repaired by August 28 Updated 21 Aug, 2024 10:33pm
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches new interest-free housing scheme Owners of 1-5 marlas of land in urban areas and 1-10 marlas in rural areas to receive interest-free loans of Rs1.5m Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:05pm
Business & Economy Making good progress with IMF to secure Board approval during September, says Aurangzeb Pakistan had earlier expected Executive Board approval on $7bn Extended Fund Facility in August Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:56pm
At least 35 Pakistani pilgrims killed, several injured after bus overturns in Iran’s Yazd At least 35 Pakistani pilgrims were killed and 15 injured in a bus accident in Iranian city of Yazd. The accident... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 10:31pm
Over 95pc polio vaccination coverage achieved in Karachi KARACHI: The Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) officials announced on Tuesday that the first phase of the combined... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Potential flood situation: CM visits embankments in Dadu HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited various embankments in Dadu, including Hammal Lake, FP... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:22am
Dar reaffirms commitment to CICA’s vision ISLAMABAD: While reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to CICA’s vision, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:57am
ECP extends date of Islamabad LG polls ISLAMABAD: Less than two weeks after having announced holding local government elections in the federal capital on... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Internet slowdown: IHC seeks explanation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, sought replies from the government and the Pakistan... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 20, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 21, 2024)... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Plot in Sector I-10/4 Islamabad: Senate panel concerned over missing file ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances expressed serious concern over missing file of a ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Senate body slates NHA for poor road conditions in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications criticised the National Highways Authority (NHA) for poor... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
QAU VC visits CDA HQs ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Vice Chancellor Dr Niaz Ahmed Akhtar along with Murtaza Noor, National... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
PTI, SIC & MWM to hold power show at Islamabad on 22nd LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Information Secretary Shaukat Mehmood Basra has said that PTI along... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Parliamentary Secy of overseas Pakistanis visits EOBI House LAHORE: The Parliamentary Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Ch Ehsan ul Haq Bajwa... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Agri sector: Ongoing monsoon rains have positive impact so far ISLAMABAD: The ongoing monsoon rains so far will have a positive impact on overall agriculture sector as the rains... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Officers of Provincial Management Service Sindh visit Punjab Civil Secretariat LAHORE: The officers of the Provincial Management Service Sindh participating in the 7th Civil Services Training... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
‘If govt attempts to disrupt Tarnol rally’: Marwat warns of ‘BD-like situation’ in country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Tuesday warned of a Bangladesh-like situation... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Govt introducing standard sanitation system in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that a clean environment is indispensable for the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Governor KP pays homage to Bhittai at Bhit Shah Shrine HYDERABAD: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi has said that Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai was ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Case against Pervez Elahi adjourned till 19 Sep LAHORE: A special court adjourned to September 19 the hearing of a money laundering case against PTI president and... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Governor visits IMC plant KARACHI: The Indus Motor Company (IMC) has announced notable progress in the local auto industry, highlighting ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Jewellery set gifted by MBS: NAB files fresh reference against IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Tuesday, filed a fresh Toshakhana reference against former... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Wapda to present cash award to Arshad Nadeem LAHORE: Arshad Nadeem, the javelin throw gold medallist in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics Games, 2024 will be... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
JUI-F will not join any political alliance: Fazl PESHAWAR: Central Ameer JUI-F, Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that they will carry out their political movement... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Parliamentary Secy of overseas Pakistanis visits EOBI House LAHORE: The Parliamentary Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Ch Ehsan ul Haq Bajwa... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Alhamra launches revolutionary theatre festival LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, is taking a transformative step to promote and advance theatre arts in... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Punjab CM gives away Rs58.6m prizes to position holders, teachers LAHORE: Announcing the launch of a substantial scholarship programme with a budget of Rs 25 billion, Punjab Chief... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Sharjeel hits out at Punjab govt’s power relief plan KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise and Taxation, and ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Maryam laughs off Murad’s remark on power relief LAHORE: The chief ministers of Punjab and Sindh came face to face on Tuesday after Syed Murad Ali Shah labelled the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Environment-related projects: NA panel concerned over non-implementation at provincial level ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s climate change panel has expressed concern over the “passive” role of the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
NHA’s throw-forward accumulates to Rs2.226trn ISLAMABAD: The throw-forward of the National Highways Authority (NHA) has accumulated to Rs2.226 trillion, as a... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
TTAP to hold public rally at Tarnol on 22nd ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) – a six party alliance of opposition political parties –... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Three BLA terrorists killed in Mastung IBO ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully carried out an intelligence-based operation in Mastung District on the night... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Tajik diplomat asks students to get education from Tajik institutions LAHORE: The ambassador of Tajikistan Sharifzada Yusuf Toor has said that there is complete peace and harmony in... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
‘Understanding China’: Speakers emphasize importance of cultural diplomacy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at an event emphasised the importance of cultural diplomacy in understanding China and... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Senate panel passes ‘Animal Science Council Bill’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, on Tuesday, passed the Pakistan... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Shaheen-II ballistic missile: Pakistan conducts successful training launch ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Punjab power relief package funded solely by province: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday emphasised that the electricity relief package announced by the... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:35am
UK riots: one detained for spreading fake news in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab police have reportedly arrested a citizen from the Defence area of Lahore in connection with the... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:47am
Dr Anita from Bill & Melinda Gates visits BISP HQs ISLAMABAD: Dr Anita Zaidi from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation visited BISP headquarters on Tuesday. She met... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 07:49am
ATC discharges Bushra in 12 May 9 cases RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, discharged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:16am
Juvenile prisoners to get tech training LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has taken an exemplary initiative in line with the prison reforms and initiated... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:17am
KhudMukhtar Internship Programme: Faysal Bank collaborates with CIRCLE KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), in collaboration with CIRCLE, has launched the Faysal KhudMukhtar internship... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:15am