PM Sharif stresses the importance of religious tolerance on Islamophobia Day
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a message on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, reminding the world of the serious challenges Muslims face due to increasing discrimination, hate, and attacks on their sacred symbols and places of worship. PM Sharif highlighted the importance of this day, which was recognised by the […]
ISIS Chief Abu Khadija killed in US-Iraq operation in al anbar province
Abu Khadija, also known as Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, the leader of Daesh terrorist organisation Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), has been killed in a joint operation by Iraqi security forces and the US-led coalition. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed the development on Friday (March 14), calling Abu Khadija “one of […]
Traffic plan laid out for Eid shopping
Listen to article KARACHI: Traffic police have banned the entry of rickshaws, taxis, online ride-hailing services, and commercial vehicles into major markets starting from Ramazan 15 to avoid traffic congestion during Eid shopping. Additionally, traffic police personnel will be deployed around busy shopping centers, markets, and commercial areas to assist the people. In an official statement, the […]
Sindh comes alive with festival of colours
BADIN/KARACHI: It’s the festival of good over evil. It’s the festival of welcoming spring. It’s the festival of triumph. It’s a festival for everyone. It’s the festival of colours. It’s Holi – Happy Holi! One of the major Hindu festivals, Holi, has been celebrated across Sindh with religious and cultural zeal. “For me, it’s more […]
$1 billion IMF tranche talks conclude ‘successfully’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund for over $1 billion tranche remained successful and a formal communiqué by the Fund will be released today (Saturday). The finance minister made the statement during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, which Shehbaz Sharif chaired to hear […]
Terror in Balochistan emanates from India
ISLAMABAD: The army on Friday traced a strong nexus between India, the terrorist group and its handlers operating from Afghanistan via satellite phones behind the hijacking of Jaffer Express. Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the chief military spokesperson, shared details of the train incident, in a news conference alongside Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. The Inter-Services […]
PPP sceptical of talks with PML-N, expects no breakthrough
LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) remains unconvinced that its meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) at Governor House on Saturday (today) will yield any meaningful outcome, a senior party leader revealed. The meeting, being held to address PPP’s concerns over being denied political space in Punjab, is unlikely to yield any significant results, the party […]
Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched to integrate blockchain technology with financial landscape – Business
The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was officially launched on Friday to “regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets” into the country’s financial landscape. According to a press release from the Finance Division, the PCC is a government-backed initiative aimed at regulating, fostering, and integrating blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations into the country’s financial and economic […]
Aziz in main round of FIP padel event
In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, Pakistan’s Aziz Khan made history by winning the first round of FIP International Bronze Tournament 2025 held in Hong Kong. Khan’s impressive performance in the tournament included a decisive second round victory by 6-3, 6-1. In the final round, Aziz scored a stunning 6-0, 6-0 win against […]
Women’s WC Qualifiers to be held in Lahore
Hosts Pakistan take on Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium while the West Indies play Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association on the opening day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 which runs across the two venues in Lahore from 9 to 19 April. The sixth edition of the Qualifier sees teams […]