Joint parliament session likely to be held on Friday for key legislation
ISLAMABAD: A joint session of parliament is likely to be held on Friday, January 24, for approval of important…
International
Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON :Some 47% of Americans approved of Donald Trump's presidency as he returned to the White House this week, a sign of a polarized nation following the Republican's victory in November, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Tuesday found.
The survey, conducted on Monday and Tuesday following President Trump's inauguration, showed his…
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Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for Everest climbers
KATHMANDU "Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s…
Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president,…
France issues new arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad, source says
PARIS :French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad…
Israeli army chief resigns over huge security breach in Hamas’ Oct 7 attack
JERUSALEM:Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi said on Tuesday he would resign on March 6, taking responsibility for…
Defence
Talks resume for peace restoration in Kurram amid ongoing operations
PESHAWAR : Efforts to restore peace in Kurram District have resumed with negotiations restarting alongside operations against miscreants in specific areas of the region.
Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam stated that while operations are underway, dialogues are also being held to address the longstanding issues in Kurram.
He emphasised that…
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22 terrorists gunned down in Khyber district IBOs: ISPR
PESHAWAR : Security forces eliminated 22 terrorists and injured 18 others during multiple operations conducted in Khyber district's Tirah Valley over the past…
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Continuous efforts, unwavering determination core principles…
KARACHI: Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami on Friday emphasized that continuous efforts, unwavering determination, and a strong…
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Articles
“Remembering Arfa Karim: Pakistan’s Pride and a Shining Star”
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…
Shared Literary Heritage Of Eco Countries Celebrated At A Poetry Event…
Ankara: Reported by Shabana Ayaz
The Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute (ECOCI) and the…
Business
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…
Pakistan Stock Exchange crosses 118,000 mark milestone
KARACHI:The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday crossed yet another milestone of 118,000 as bulls continued to…
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
Govt to bear cost of Pakistanis studying agriculture in China, says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to ensure a transparent and…
Pak-US Relation
Pakistan, US agree to enhance bilateral relations
WASHINGTON DC :Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and US lawmakers have agreed to promote bilateral relations…
Diplomatic News
Pakistan expresses grief over deadly hotel fire in Turkiye
ISLAMABAD :- Pakistan on Tuesday conveyed deep grief and sorrow over the devastating fire at a hotel in the…
City news
Serena Interchange nears completion as CDA Chairman reviews progress
ISLAMABAD:Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, accompanied by Member Engineering…
Sports
Pakistan-Kazakhstan Davis Cup Playoff tie next month
ISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has announced that the Davis Cup World Group-I Playoff tie between Pakistan and Kazakhstan will be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, on the February 1 and 2.
Trials for the selection of the Davis Cup team were conducted here at the PTF Tennis Complex, January from 11 to 14.
Based on their current…
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National Tenpin Bowling C’ship begins next month
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Ten Pin Bowling Federation (PTBF) is set to host the National Tenpin Bowling Championship from…
Brighton snap winless streak with 2-0 victory over Ipswich
IPSWICH, England :Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter both scored to end Brighton & Hove Albion's run of eight…
Tourism
PGF to host Asian Tour Development tour events
ISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) has announced the return of the Asian Development Tour (ADT) to Pakistan.
The upcoming championship will be hosted at the Rumanza Golf & Country Club, Multan, a premier golfing destination renowned for its world-class facilities and scenic layout, said a press release.
The last ADT championship…
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Host Tourism: An ambitious project to alleviate poverty in KP’s rural areas
PESHAWAR:Pakistan’s tourism industry is continuously on the rise, with the country being widely hailed as…
Govt taking various steps for promotion of tourism sector in GB
The development and prosperity of Gilgit Baltistan were the top priority of the Federal Government and in this…
Human rights
A New Era of Cooperation: Pakistan and South Sudan Unite for Child Rights
Islamabad: A high-level parliamentary delegation led by the Deputy Speaker of…
Law and order
Justice Shah questions case removal, says fear shouldn’t influence court…
ISLAMABAD:During the contempt of court proceedings over the failure to schedule…
Overseas
OEC to export medical professionals to KSA
ISLAMABAD:Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) an attached department of…
Climate change
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 parts of the country during next 24 hours.
Moderate to dense fog in patches is likely during morning and night hours in most districts of Punjab, upper Sindh, and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while light rain and snowfall are…
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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…
About 48 acres of forest land retrieved: DFO
MUZAFFARGARH:Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Rashid Mahmood, stated on Tuesday that about 48 out of 65 acres of…
Health & Education
Punjab adds new subject groups to matric curriculum
LAHORE : A major change has been introduced in Punjab's education system.
The Punjab government has expanded the subject groups available for matriculation.
New groups, including Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship, have been added to the matric syllabus and would be implemented from the new…
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Celebrating Academic Excellence: A Tribute to Visionary Leaders
Islamabad: The National Skills University Islamabad organized a welcome ceremony for two distinguished educational…
ISSI holds discussion on “Pakistan’s Role as an Elected Member of the UNSC
ISLAMABAD:The Center for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) on Thursday organized an in house discussion at Institute of…