CM Maryam invites Turkish universities to open campuses in Punjab
ANTALYA :Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that every child should go to school in order to get education.…
International
China slaps US with 84pc in retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34pc previously announced, its finance ministry said on Wednesday, firing the latest salvo in a global trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump.
Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries took effect earlier today, including massive 104pc duties on…
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Outlawed TTP acting as an umbrella for terrorist outfits, Munir Akram tells UNSC
NEW YORK: Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram has stated that the…
Trump: If NATO members don’t pay, US won’t defend them
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on his willingness to defend Washington’s Nato allies, saying…
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its…
In shock announcement, Trump says US wants to take over Gaza Strip
WASHINGTON:President Donald Trump said the US would take over the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and develop it…
Defence
Former Chief Of The Naval Staff Admiral Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey Laid To Rest In Islamabad
Islamabad: Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey, was laid to rest in Islamabad. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with a large number of retired and serving armed forces personnel and civilians, attended the late Admiral’s…
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CJCSC, services chiefs condole demise of Admiral (Retd)…
RAWALPINDI:Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Services Chiefs, express heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Admiral (Retired)…
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Bunker demolition resumes in Kurram to restore peace
PESHAWAR : The mission to restore peace in Kurram district would resume today (Thursday) with the demolition of bunkers.
According to official sources, four…
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Articles
Gender-based violence in Pakistan is on the rise, but the conviction rate is…
International Women's Day emphasizes the importance of accelerating strategic efforts to promote gender equality.
“Remembering Arfa Karim: Pakistan’s Pride and a Shining…
Marks the 13th death anniversary of Arfa Karim Randhawa, a brilliant and talented Pakistani who left an indelible…
Who is this Messiah You Have Killed?” – A Tribute to…
*Written By : Samira Gul*
The 17th death anniversary of the martyred leader, Benazir Bhutto, is being…
Business
PTCL Group and PPAF Celebrate Empowerment and Success Through Ba-Ikhtiar Project
Islamabad: PTCL Group, in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), hosted an inspiring…
Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary Appointed CEO of Mobilink Bank
ISLAMABAD:The Board of Mobilink Bank has announced the appointment of Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary as the new Chief…
Gold prices dip by Rs700 per tola
The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.700 and was sold at Rs 275,000 on Monday against its sale at Rs…
Investigative stories
Record Voter Turnout in GE-2024, Despite Drop in Participation Rate
Islamabad: Shakila Jalil
The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has released a detailed analysis of voters' participation in the General Election 2024 (GE-2024) as part of its celebration of National Voters Day. The report provides…
Missing Files, Broken Promises: Senate Committee Demands Answers
Islamabad :Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan chaired meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances held today at Parliament House.
The Senate Committee deliberated on the missing files of houses located in the I-10/4 and…
Pak-China Relation
Tianjin’s Binhai New Area attracts over 5,000 foreign funded enterprises: District…
BEIJING: Tianjin Binhai New Area District Chief, Shan Zefeng said on Thursday that openness-driven reform and…
Pak-US Relation
US State Dept. extends ‘gratitude’ to Pakistan for arresting a terrorist wanted by…
WASHINGTON: Following up President Donald Trump’s praise of the Pakistani government for arresting and extraditing…
Diplomatic News
CM Maryam invites Turkish universities to open campuses in Punjab
ANTALYA :Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that every child should go to school in order to get education.…
City news
Two entry, exit points in Islamabad’s Red Zone temporarily closed
ISLAMABAD :Authorities have temporarily closed two entry and exit points in Islamabad's Red Zone until further…
Sports
Quetta Gladiators defeat Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs
RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators have defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs in the second encounter of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 on Saturday.
Abrar Ahmed, with four wickets, was the pick of the bowlers for the gladiators. Saim Ayub looked somewhat decent with the bat and scored 50 runs when no other Zalmi batter looked promising.…
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Bracewell named captain as New Zealand announce T20 squad for Pakistan series
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil in the upcoming five-match T20I series…
PTV clinch President’s Trophy Grade One title in thrilling final
RAWALPINDI :Pakistan Television Network (PTV) secured the President's Trophy Grade One cricket tournament…
Tourism
The 4th Pakistan Travel Mart kick starts to promote tourism
KARACHI:The 4th edition of international travel and tourism event Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2025 featuring exhibition stalls conferences and interactive sessions kick starts here at Expo Center Karachi that will continue till Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Pakistani cuisine recipes
Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah,…
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BBC enlists Pakistan’s Gligit Baltistan among top places to visit in 2025
From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, BBC journalists provide a…
Unlocking Pakistan’s tourism destinations through digital platforms vital for…
Swat:In the tranquil winter wonderland of Oshu Valley in Upper Kalam, Faraz Khan, a 32-year-old tourist from…
Human rights
Maid flees after torturing three-month-old baby in Lahore
LAHORE :A maid is on the run after allegedly looting jewelry worth over Rs 0.25…
Law and order
ANF and Provincial Agencies Work Together for a Drug-Free Pakistan
The Director-General of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Major General Abdul…
Overseas
First Overseas Pakistanis Convention to begin on Sunday
ISLAMABAD : The first Overseas Pakistanis Convention is set to take place from…
Climate change
Cold and dry weather to prevail across country: PMD
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in hilly areas during the next 24 hours.
However, shallow to moderate fog is anticipated at isolated locations in south Punjab and upper Sindh during morning and night hours.
The synoptic…
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Cold and dry weather likely to prevail in most parts of country
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather in most…
Rain, snow intensify cold weather across Punjab, Northern regions
LAHORE:Rain in Lahore and various cities of Punjab has significantly increased the cold, while fog has considerably…
Health & Education
PANAH Calls for Higher Tax on Sugary Drinks to Combat Pakistan’s Worsening Health Crisis
Islamabad: In an urgent call to action, Sanaullah Ghumman, General Secretary of the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), has urged the Government of Pakistan to increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) to at least 40% on all sugary drinks—including juices, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, flavored milk, iced teas, squashes, syrups, and…
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HEC Executive Director advocates for digital transformation in academic…
ISLAMABAD:Dr. Zia Ul Qayyum, Executive Director of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), has emphasized the…
Year’s first anti-Polio drive launched
ISLAMABAD:The government has officially launched the first national Polio immunization campaign of year 2025.…