Eid-e-Milad - a day of celebration and joy

The day is celebrated by Muslims all over the world with zeal and joy

Hamid Khan hints at lawyers' movement from Sept 19

Says no constitutional amendment is acceptable

IHC seeks clear-cut answer from govt on Imran Khan's fears about military trial

Official says Army Act violation entails court martial trial under Section 2 (1) D

54 proposals in constitutional amendment package revealed

There is a proposed amendment to extend the retirement age of judges by three years

Constitutional amendment in limbo as govt again postpones cabinet meeting

National Assembly is expected to take up routine three-point agenda

Supreme Court warns ECP against employing dilatory tactics in reserved seats' verdict

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah issues a four-page detailed judgement on ECP plea

NA session adjourned once again without tabling constitutional amendment

The sessions of cabinet and Senate were also deferred till tomorrow

What constitutional package means for CJP, other SC judges?

It means retirement age of judges will be 68 years after three-year extension

Speculations are rife as govt bent on tabling constitutional amendment bill in NA, Senate

Govt needs 224 votes in NA and 64 in Senate to approve the key bill

IHC nullifies eight-day physical remand of PTI MNAs who were dramatically arrested

Justice Farooq wonders how all orders of the physical remand are entirely similar

Pakistan sanguine about approval of $7bn IMF bailout package on Sept 25

IMF confirms it will have board meeting on Sept 25 to consider Pakistan's loan

Angels who make children smile in war-torn Gaza

Children living in refugee camps forget the pain afflicted by Israel for the time being

State Bank slashes interest rate by significant 2pc to 17.5pc

Investors had expected reduction in interest rate amid decelerating inflation

Rizwan's Markhors take on Shadab's Panthers in Champions Cup opener

The tournament winner on Sept 29 will take home Rs30 million prize

NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq floats 'Charter of Parliament' idea to end hostility

A resolution to run parliament proceedings has been approved unanimously

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shaken by 5.7 magnitude earthquake

Tremors were felt at 12:28pm in federal capital Islamabad, Lahore and other cities

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa firmly refuses extension of tenure

Chief Justice Isa puts rumours about his possible extension to rest

Wordsmith Affan Salman makes Pakistan proud in scrabble competition

The 16-year-old lad wins 19 out of 23 games held in Colombo

Women steal the SBP currency note design competition show

The State Bank congratulates and praises the winners and participants

Paralympics 2024: Pakistan's Haider Ali bags bronze medal in discus throw

He made his season-best throw of 52.54 meters in the sixth attempt

Blood money paves way for Natasha's acquittal in Karsaz accident case

The settlement took place under Sharia’s Diyat Law

Major relief for government as Supreme Court unanimously restores NAB Amendment Bill

Apex court delivers a majority 5-0 verdict in a landmark case

Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz Satti appointed FPSC chairman

The position of FPSC chairman had been vacant since August 2023

How many cases have been registered against Imran Khan in Punjab?

A total of 48 cases have been registered against Khan in several districts of Punjab

Senate approves imprisonment for unauthorised rally in Islamabad

Senator Irfan Siddiqui tables the bill that allows public rallies at designated places

Pakistan seeks $1.7 billion loan from global institutions to pave way for IMF agreement

Sources say the loan has been sought for commodity and commercial purposes

Court martial against Faiz Hameed reflects army's robust accountability mechanism: ISPR DG

LEAs carry out upward of 130 operations daily to wipe off terrorists, says ISPR DG

Victory turns its back on sloppy Pakistan

Who will take responsibility for this historic defeat?

IMF keeps Pakistan guessing

The Ministry of Finance and the international donor mission hold virtual meeting

Pakistan's ICC Test Championship ranking nosedives after home series debacle

Pakistan have won only two out of seven matches in the championship

Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Sept 17

Committee chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad presided over the meeting

Bitter exchange between CJP Qazi Faez Isa, Naeem Bokhari during Margalla Hills case review

Supreme Court reserves verdict in the case about alleged commercial activities

Federal govt bans unauthorised social media use for govt employees

The memorandum mandates adherence to Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1964

Senate passes resolution paying tribute to Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem

It urges govt to provide opportunities for youngsters to compete in various sports

CPI inflation dips to nearly three-year low in August

It was recorded at 9.6 percent in August 2024 down from 11.1pc in July 2024

Karachi steers clear of cyclone 'Asna' but heavy rain, wind not far behind

Asna is located about 300km southwest of Karachi and 300km southeast of Gwadar

24 IPPs get whooping Rs1,200bn in 10 years despite zero generation

According to agreements, the payments have to be made even with zero unit production

Monsoon rains disrupt renovation work for ICC Champions Trophy at National Bank Stadium

The decision was made to prevent any potential damage and ensure safety.

Heavy rain causes flight delays and diversions at Karachi Airport

A foreign flight from Doha was unable to land in Karachi and diverted to Muscat

Residents of Karachi, other Sindh areas fasten their seat belts as cyclone 'Asna' set to storm off

Met Dept issues sixth alert as cyclone is estimated to be just 120km away from Karachi

Cyclone can intensify into storm within hours, says Met Office

'Pakistan experiences 60pc more rainfall than usual in August 2024'

Noted Indian intellectual, Kashmiris' rights champion AG Noornai passes away

He is widely respected for analysis of constitutional and human rights issues

12 members of a family buried alive in landslide in Upper Dir amid monsoon ravages

All the bodies have been recovered from under the debris and shifted to hospital

Cyclone threat keeps authorities, populace in Sindh on their toes

The storm is likely to result in urban flooding and impact parts of Sindh

President confers Hilal-i-Imtiaz on Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem

A prestigious ceremony was held at President House

Traders observe nationwide strike against slew of taxes, inflated power bills

Trade bodies decided to go ahead with their strike following meeting with FBR chairman

Pakistan at their wits' end against Bangladesh

The defeat is not just a setback on the field but a blow to the pride of millions of fans

PTI approaches SC for implementation of order on reserved seats

PTI also implores court to reject ECP's petition seeking advice on short order

21 terrorists killed, 14 security officials martyred in Balochistan anti-terrorism operations

The operations were launched after terrorists targeted civilians in Musakhel, Kalat, Lasbela

Gloom in Musakhel as 23 passengers killed after being offloaded

Assailants checked identity of passengers and then shot them dead

PDMA asks authorities to brace themselves for another monsoon spell in Punjab

Upcoming monsoon spell will start on Aug 25 and continue till Aug 29.

Local holiday in Lahore on Aug 26 on patron saint's Urs

The Urs celebrations of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) will be held from Aug 24 to 26

RYK attack: Punjab government announces head money for swift manhunt

Rs10m, Rs5m and Rs2.5m head money announced for different categories of dacoits

Thousands of utility stores' employees in jeopardy amid imminent closure

Utility stores have been given two weeks to wind up their operations

Supreme Court removes controversial paragraphs in Mubarak Sani case

Three-member SC bench, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, took up the matter

PTI can hold rally on Sept 8 but on what conditions?

A notification says participants are required to gather by 4pm and end rally by 7pm

Two children killed, six injured in brazen firing on school van in Attock

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz takes notice of the incident and seeks report from DC

Pakistani woman peacekeeper wins award for gender advocacy

Maj Sania Safdar is serving with the United Nations Force in Cyprus

'Abuse every day': Indian female medics speak out after brutal murder

Attacks on female medics are all too common. Nearly 90 rapes a day were reported in 2022

PTA clears the air about internet disruption across country

Pakistanis have to face internet outages for one more week

CM Maryam launches interest-free loans for homes with characteristic pride

Loans will be offered to people under ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ initiative in Punjab

35 Pakistani pilgrims perish, 18 injured as bus overturns in Iran

Police and rescue officials shift the bodies and the injured to hospital

World's oldest person dies in Spain at 117

She had turned 117 on March 4, according to Guinness World Records

What could be probable playing XI in first Test against Bangladesh?

Muhammad Huraira is expected to make his debut appearance in Rawalpindi Test

Burst of rain in Lahore as monsoon rage continues across country

Weather pundits say monsoon spell to continue till Aug 25

The voiceless Gazans: Young Pakistanis say it with blood

Protest notes aim to serve as a stark reminder of plight of children

Second Test against Bangladesh relocated to Rawalpindi

Venue has been shifted due to construction work at Karachi Stadium.

What led to KP minister Shakeel Ahmed's resignation?

KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and former minister traded barbs on WhatsApp

How much relief will consumers get in power bills after drop of Rs14 per unit?

There will be 38 percent reduction in the electricity bill according to calculation

Nawaz announces Rs14 per unit relief for power consumers using up to 500 units

Says the masses have been suffering a lot due to high cost of living

What is mpox and is there anything to worry about?

A "public health emergency of international concern" is WHO's highest form of alert

Authorities on their toes as three monkeypox cases reported in Pakistan

All the cases have been reported in KP where authorities confirmed these on Friday

Which places in Punjab will have no mobile service on Imam Hussain's Chehlum?

The decision has been taken to ensure safety of people

Firewall installation disrupts internet, social media connectivity

Several businesses, freelancing have been affected

Pakistan need to support Arshad Nadeems, says Wasim Akram

Says Pakistan is rich in talent but there are inadequate facilities to spot and nurture it

Newborn twins killed in Gaza strike while father registered birth

Israel's retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has killed 39,965 people

Children plant saplings for a better tomorrow

Children learn virtues of cleanliness, removing obstacles and environment protection

Radio Pakistan celebrates 77th anniversary

At the stroke of midnight on Aug 14, 1947, Zahur Azar announced creation of Pakistan

Streets, buildings festooned with flags and lights ahead of Independence Day

Citizens eagerly prepare to celebrate Independence Day with a great deal of enthusiasm

What is the story behind Faiz Hameed's Top City case?

SC ruling noted that Hameed was accused of stealing household items and society records

Pakistanis remember pop icon Nazia Hassan 24 years hence

Her fans in Pakistan and abroad observed her 24th death anniversary on Aug 13, 2024

Faiz Hameed taken into military custody as court martial proceeding begins: ISPR

Action has been taken in light of an inquiry in Top City case against ex-spymaster

Climber Murad Sadpara passes away during Broad Peak expedition

Vice president of Alpine club, Ayaz Shigri confirmed the news of Sadpara’s death

Why fear of rain: Unpreparedness makes it a rainy day

Change course of action to deal with the issue

Any idea about financial reward for Arshad Nadeem? We'll let you know

People say could not be prouder over Arshad's win, the athlete says ready to set new targets

Pakistan set to embrace Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem today

Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem will arrive in Lahore via Istanbul at 1am on Saturday night

Olympic gold catapults Arshad Nadeem to new height

His journey from a small town to international arena is testament to his perseverance

Arshad Nadeem breaks into 'tears of gold' after historic win

Nadeem has made history by bringing home the first ever Individual Olympic gold

Rs52m cash prize announced for Arshad Nadeem

Shan Masood, Babar Azam, other cricketers greet Arshad

Arshad Nadeem strikes gold in historic first for Pakistan

Arshad Nadeem shattered the Olympic record with a humongous 92.97m throw in Javelin final

Why salons are facing crunch time?

Inflation and lack of affordability have led to slump in beauty business

Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 gets presidential assent amid legal wrangling

The controversial bill has been sent to Senate Secretariat for a notification

Arshad Nadeem ready to throw javelin for Olympic gold tonight

According to schedule, the final round of the event will begin at 11:25pm (PST)

Just few grams take Indian wrestler miles away from gold

The disqualification means she will not receive a medal of any colour

PTI challenges Election Bill a day after its tumultuous passage in Senate, NA

PTI chief Barrister Gohar submits application in apex court to undo the decision

ECP set to file review plea on SC's landmark verdict on reserved seats

Election Commission of Pakistan has changed its earlier stance of accepting SC decision

Transient relief for govt as 'friends in need' roll over $12bn debt for one year

Timely rollover by China, KSA and UAE is believed to pave way for new IMF deal

White House denies Pakistani citizen Asif Merchant's involvement in 'bid on Trump'

Whire House spokesperson said “Asif Merchant has nothing to do with the attempt on Trump"

Waqar Younis' appointment as adviser to PCB chief challenged in LHC

The former skipper had assumed the charge of the key post in late July

After NA, Senate passes bill to negate SC reserved seats ruling amid opposition outcry

PML-N MNA Bilal Kayani tables Election Act Amendment Bill and the opposition protests

Olympics 2024: Who will be the biggest challengers for Arshad Nadeem in Paris?

Among the top contenders are Neeraj Chopra of India and Jakub Vadlejch of Czechia

From student protests to Sheikh Hasina's resignation: Timeline of Bangladesh unrest

Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM as several killed in worst violence since Bangladesh's birth

Bangladesh army chief gives roadmap as PM Hasina flees to India amid mounting uprising

Army chief General Waker said in a televised address that an interim government would be formed

PCB introduces Champions Cup to spot talent, rejuvenate national team

Waqar Younis formally asked to spearhead team's overhaul process

Imran Khan says it's futile to talk to govt on shaky ground

Says he will engage in negotiations with those who hold real power

Govt to regulate use of VPNs through whitelisting, says PTA

Users have to register themselves for authorised use of VPNs for social media

Not aware of cancellation of Sher Afzal's party membership, will reverse notification: Gohar

Gohar had issued a response to the notification of cancellation of the party membership of Marwat

Termination of Sher Afzal Marwat's membership lays bare fissures in PTI

PTI terminates basic membership of Marwat over violation of party discipline

PCB set to put its foot down over team indiscipline charges

PCB decides to further review the team grouping and players’ discipline issues

Comedian Sardar Kamal laid to rest in Faisalabad

He died of a heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 52

27 die as rains batter several parts of KP, Punjab

People can contact helpline 1700 to report any natural calamity

Five die, 25 injured in rain-triggered incidents in Lahore

Punjab govt declares emergency after highest rainfall in city in 44 years

Rain emergency enforced as Lahore records its 'wettest day' in 44 years

The Met Office has predicted that the current rain spell in the country will continue till Aug 6

ISPR restructuring, expansion to help surmount challenges

An officer of lieutenant general rank will head the department

Sardar Kamal's final curtain leaves everyone in tears

Fans recall he was not only sublime comedian but also a great human being

Army should reciprocate PTI's willingness to talk, says Imran Khan

Says his party is ready to talk but army has not announced its representative

Yet another position knocks on the door of Mohsin Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi will become the new president of ACC within few months

Ailing woman drowns herself in drain over inflated bill

Exorbitant bills are taking their toll on public health and hitting incomes

Gohar Ejaz pledges to file petition against IPPs in Supreme Court

Says he will fight the public case in highest court and help bring relief to them

PTI activist's assault on actor Tahir Anjum turns 'scripted episode'

Police investigation unveils the motives of the two persons

President Zardari approves appointment of two ad hoc judges

Sardar Tariq Masood and Mazhar Alam Miankhel will serve for one year

Imprisoned Imran Khan to run for Oxford University chancellor slot

Khan obtained a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from University of Oxford

Paris holds its breath before Olympics opening ceremony

Paris was on Thursday counting down the hours to the most ambitious Olympics opening ceremony.

WhatsApp tests file sharing without internet feature

You can share media and files to nearby devices without internet

LEGAL PERSPECTIVE: How judges are appointed and removed in Pakistan?

18th and 19th amendments prescribe inclusive procedure for appointment of judges

Man fatally stabs his brother in fit of rage over high electricity bill

Payment of Rs30,000 electricity bill sparked an argument between the siblings

Federal cabinet again defers decision to ban PTI, invoke Article 6 against Imran and Alvi

Sources said ban on PTI was to be considered in the cabinet meeting but it was not taken up

Has govt successfully tested firewall in Pakistan?

Whatsapp users faced difficulties in sending media files, voice messages in Pakistan

Police arrest suspects involved in kidnap of playwright Khalilur Rehman

Police arrest suspects involved in kidnap of playwright Khalilur Rehman

How many US presidents pulled out of election?

Biden is the first sitting president since 1968 to drop out of a presidential race

Any leverage to May 9 perpetrators will further foment chaos, says ISPR DG

Says army is determined to eradicate terrorism of all hue

In a first, patient airlifted to hospital as air ambulance takes off in Pakistan

Forty-year old Haleema Bibi is the first person to have used the service.

'Being treated like a terrorist in jail', claims Imran Khan

The rare interview was conducted through his lawyers from behind the bars

Every breath counts: Lahore awaits clean air

Cosmetic measures, instead of real action, are taken, residents complain

What caused Microsoft outage, Windows blue screens?

The damage to business processes at the global level was dramatic

Microsoft says cause of global IT outage fixed

Earlier, major US airlines - American Airlines Delta Airlines and United Airlines grounded flights

Judicial Commission of Pakistan meets today to weigh in on ad hoc judges' appointment in SC

The meeting will review the appointment of ad hoc judges in Supreme Court

Pakistan - Ailment, diagnosis and cure

It is a challenging journey but essential for building a more just and prosperous society

Retired Justice Maqbool Baqir also declines ad hoc judge offer amid 'wrangling'

He says he is not joining the apex court for personal reasons

Monsoon: Brace yourself for howling winds and water woes

Rain, accompanied by cool breeze, rid people of sultry weather in parts of Punjab

Imran Khan to stay in jail, govt to last 18 months: Fitch report

Says State Bank of Pakistan will lower interest rates to 14% by fiscal year-end

PTI urges SC to take notice of govt's intransigence

PTI legal wizards ask top court to spring into action

Govt decides to ban PTI, initiate treason case against Imran Khan and Arif Alvi

The PTI and the country cannot go together, minister Atta Tarar says

Assassinations and attacks - Blood-stained US history

Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated on April 14, 1865

PTI wins number game as reserved seats ping-pong comes to an end

The number of coalition will be 209 - short of 15 seats for two-thirds majority

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi arrested in new case after 'iddat nikkah' conviction overturned

NAB arrested the former PM and his wife in fresh Toshakhana case

Sania Zehra's death lays bare domestic violence menace

Police register case against woman's husband on complaint of her father

How many reserved seats will PTI get after Supreme Court's verdict?

Of the 77 seats, 22 are of the National Assembly while 55 are of the provincial assemblies

SC decisions and the myth of Friday

In the latest verdict on Friday, the PTI gains the reserved seats denied to it by ECP

Reserved seats: SC tips the scales in PTI's favour in landmark verdict

Apex court overturns PHC verdict of depriving PTI of reserved seats

PTI leaders declare reserved seats' verdict triumph of justice

Barrister Gohar urges Election Commission of Pakistan to promptly implement the decision

Reserved seats verdict to change composition of assemblies

The verdict of 8-5 signals major victory for PTI-backed SIC

Reserved seats: SC tips the scales in PTI's favour in landmark verdict

Apex court overturns PHC verdict of depriving PTI of reserved seats

Justice Aalia Neelum takes oath as first woman chief justice of LHC

Punjab Governoe Saleem Haider Khan administers oath to Justice Aalia Neelum

Police arrest Ayesha Jahanzeb's husband for inflicting wounds on her

She says she had been tortured third time in one year

Govt notification allowing phone tapping by ISI challenged in LHC

Plea seeks annulment of the notification and making of rules of PTA Act's Section 54

UK election and the power of rhetoric

Starmer spoke of the need to “rediscover its (UK) identity” and “undergo a wider reset”

Pakistan's health expert gets Saudi citizenship

Dr Mehmood Khan becomes the first Pakistani who has been granted Saudi citizenship

S.M Tanveer wants 9 cents/kWh electricity, 12pc mark-up for export growth of $6bn

Says the business community can generate taxes only if it is allowed to earn

'Miracles' and hope: Stampede spotlights India's craze for godmen

Bhole Baba quit police in 2000 to join many Hindu preachers

Disgruntled PML-N leaders launch Awam Pakistan to upend exploitation

Supremacy of constitution listed as a goal and remedy

Rains in Lahore, Islamabad trigger flooding alert

The Met office forecast more rain in the city during the next 24 hours (Saturday-Sunday).

Keir Starmer officially takes power as British PM after landslide victory

Starmer was elevated after a private ceremony with King Charles III in Buckingham Palace

Sporadic rains proclaim onset of monsoon

People rejoice at the showers of relief which bring temperature down

Ecstatic fans receive invincible Indian team with smiles and tears

The team waves to the crowds and dances to drumbeats and live music at their hotel

Who is UK's PM-elect Keir Starmer?

Starmer, 61, is an ex-lawyer who worked to get people off death row around the world

Surgery is the only option but not in haste, says Mohsin Naqvi

Says he will go home the moment he feel pressure

Short-Term Tariff Adjustments Boost Industrial Growth, Creating Long-Term Job Opportunities

Changes aim to foster long-term economic stability and growth by addressing structural issues

S.M Tanveer calls on govt to review agreements with IPPs

Expresses concern over closure of industrial units due to exorbitant power bills

T20 World Cup 2024 - Moments that transport you back to field

Here are some of the standout happenings from this thrilling mega event.

T20 WC 2024: Cricket lovers await prescription for Pakistan's ills

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi accentuates the need for “major surgery”

Rahul Gandhi recites Darood Sharif at Lok Sabha

All great personalities, he said, had spoken of non-violence and eliminating fear

Pakistan loses another 'Alam Channa'

Zia Rasheed had been suffering from the knee-related disease for a long time

Imran's incarceration is lawful and Pakistan's internal matter, Tarar tells UN body

Law minister stresses that Imran Khan is not a law-abiding citizen hence jailed

India bask in T20 World Cup glory

Suryakumar Yadav's catch stirs a controversy

BCCI lavishes praise and pelf on India for hitting a home run

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announces a staggering cash award of Rs1.25bn on X

Kohli pens romantic note for Anushka after winning T20 World Cup

He expresses his gratitude for his wife for keeping him humble and grounded

What does IMF demand after budget? It's 'do more'

IMF wants increase in the electricity and gas prices by July 10 next month

LHC directs PM Office, police to make sure there is no interference in judicial affairs

Justice Shahid Karim issues five-point SOPs in case of Sargodha judge

Look at the gesture of Faisal Vawda after relief from SC

The apex court accepts his apology and withdraws notice

Time hangs heavy as India, South Africa eye T20 World Cup glory

A reserve day has been allocated for the final

Budget 2024-25 sails through National Assembly amid optimism about IMF loan deal

NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq announces the passage of the bill in a live TV telecast

What to do when you have too many passwords to remember

Don't use same passwords, birthdays, family names and personal information as passwords

Omar Ayub resigns as PTI's secretary general

The resignation of Ayub comes amid the reports of cracks within the ranks of PTI

Govt proposes 13 amendments to pension scheme

Government employee will get pension from only one department if re-employed

Deaths at Saudi Hajj show challenge of shielding pilgrims from lethal climate

The deaths highlight a looming challenge for organisers as climate change takes hold in the region

Azm-e-Istehkam not an operation, but a vision to assert state authority

Strategy aims to establish authority with nationwide participation in fight against terrorism

Which new features make Google Chrome more attractive?

Introduces personalised experiences and a lot more

Abraham Lincoln's wax effigy melts in brutal heat

He kept a cool head during civil war, but heatwave proved too much for his statue

US resolution reflects ignorance of Pakistan's electoral process, FO snaps back

Pakistan believes timing and context of this resolution does not align well with Pak-US ties

Which cities will have rain in next few days?

Met Office forecasts rains in several parts of country from June 26 to July 1

Young doctors' strike in government hospitals challenged in LHC

The petitioner highlights suffering of patients who come from far and wide

DLS method co-inventor Frank Duckworth dies

Along with his fellow statistician Lewis, he devised the formula that was officially adopted in 1999

Cabinet approves Operation Azm-i-Istehkam

Shehbaz says it will be an intelligence-based exercise

T20 skipper Babar Azam returns home after extended stay in USA

Babar returns home 10 days after the T20 World Cup debacle from Dubai