5 h. ago At Doha summit, President Zardari warns against India’s weaponisation of water

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday that the violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India could not and would not succeed, and warned against the weaponisation of water. President Zardari addressed the issue while speaking at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, saying: “We in Pakistan, on one […]

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5 h. ago TLP leadership from central Punjab, Lahore severs ties with banned party

Ticket holders and office bearers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) from central Punjab and Lahore on Tuesday announced that they were severing ties with the now-banned organisation, stating that they were “standing with the state”. On Friday, all election ticket holders of the TLP from south Punjab announced that they had left the party, accusing […]

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6 h. ago Sindh CM discusses laws on women, child protection with Punjab lawmakers

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during a meeting with a delegation of Punjab parliamentarians organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), said his government has led the way in rights-based legislation in Pakistan and continues to enhance the implementation of these laws through coordinated efforts with government departments and development partners. The […]

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13 h. ago Women on wheels: Sindh launches next phase of scooty program

The Sindh government has announced the second phase of the Pink Scooty Scheme, following its successful September debut. Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed that the next phase of scooter distribution will begin soon. Women are encouraged to obtain driving licenses, complete training courses, and register for the program to participate. Sharjeel said the […]

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14 h. ago Zardari calls for global equality, social integration and human rights

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the importance of social integration based on equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights, calling for collective global efforts to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive development. Addressing the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, the President highlighted that eradicating poverty in all its forms and promoting productive employment […]

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15 h. ago Pakistan’s Sidra Nawaz named in ICC Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the Women’s Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament, with Pakistan wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz earning a place among the world’s best for her outstanding glovework. Sidra impressed throughout the competition, finishing with the most dismissals and four stumpings — two of which came in Pakistan’s […]

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29 h. ago 27th constitutional amendment on the cards as PM seeks PPP’s support

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had visited him and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking their support for the approval of a 27th Constitutional Amendment. Separately, the PPP also issued a similar statement that quoted Bilawal as saying that the proposal included setting up […]

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33 h. ago ‘See you in court’, Saba Qamar files legal case against journalist

LAHORE: Saba Qamar has announced she will be taking legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif after he made allegations about her past. The controversy erupted following Qamar’s comments about Karachi during a recent podcast appearance. When asked if she would ever consider moving to Karachi permanently, the actress responded firmly, “Astaghfirullah, never!” She went on […]

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39 h. ago King of Spain to visit China in first royal trip in 18 years

BEIJING — Spain’s King Felipe VI will make a state visit to China from November 10 to November 13, marking the first trip by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, the Chinese foreign ministry announced Monday. The visit comes as Spain aims to strengthen trade ties and attract Chinese investment. Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s […]

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43 h. ago NASA considers dropping SpaceX from Artemis III moon mission

WASHINGTON – NASA is urgently exploring backup options for its Artemis III moon landing mission, as delays in SpaceX’s Starship development threaten the agency’s goal of returning astronauts to the lunar surface by 2026. Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy announced that the agency may move away from SpaceX — its primary partner under a $2.9 […]

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44 h. ago Reese reveals special plans for her 50th birthday trip to Europe

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has unveiled her exciting plans for her upcoming 50th birthday, which she will celebrate on March 22, 2025. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Legally Blonde actress shared that she plans to mark the milestone with a European getaway alongside her youngest son, Tennessee James Toth, 13, whom she shares […]

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53 h. ago President Zardari to attend world summit for social development

President Asif Ali Zardari will attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6, 2025, being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly. The summit will bring together world leaders and policymakers to discuss ways of advancing social development, promoting decent work and employment opportunities as well […]

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54 h. ago CM Bugti announces major health, education upgrades in Sinjawi

Balochistan chief minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti while addressing a large public gathering in Sinjawi on Sunday, reaffirming his government’s commitment to the fair and effective use of public resources to deliver essential services to the province’s most remote areas. Speaking at the event hosted by Provincial Minister for Food Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar, CM Bugti […]

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55 h. ago KP announces commission to ‘expose vandals’ behind May 9 Peshawar attack

Provincial minister vows to trace culprits, review missing CCTV footage and identify culprits Inquiry commission to investigate May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, which PTI terms ‘political trap’ Slams ‘fake video’ claims against KP CM, saying Sohail Afridi was in Peshawar, not Lahore during riots PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will constitute an inquiry […]

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55 h. ago Minal Khan shares sweet peeks from son Hasan’s second birthday celebration

Minal Khan’s son has turned two and she couldn’t be more emotional about it. On Saturday, November 1, the Jalan actress took to her Instagram handle to share glimpses into son Hassan’s low-key birthday celebration. In the video, Minal Khan and her husband Ahsan Mohsin Ikram could be seen celebrating Hassan’s birthday in their lounge, […]

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56 h. ago Zardari to attend Doha summit on social development from Nov 4

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake a visit to Qatar on November 4 to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly from November 4 to 6, 2025. According to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat on Sunday, the President […]

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59 h. ago President Zardari to push global social agenda at Doha summit

President Asif Ali Zardari is set to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6. The event, organized under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly, will bring together world leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for promoting inclusive growth, expanding social protection, and creating decent […]

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63 h. ago FIR lodged against young doctors for assaulting AMS at Services Hospital

LAHORE – Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against several young doctors of Services Hospital for allegedly assaulting Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS) Dr. Shakeel Sarwar. According to details, the FIR has been lodged at Shadman Police Station against Dr. Ali Iqbal, Mudassar Malik, Nadir Baloch, and others. Read More: Indian doctors strike over violence from […]

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65 h. ago Tanveer Naqvi: Legendary lyricist who gave timeless songs to cinema

LAHORE – Tanveer Naqvi, remembered as one of Pakistan’s greatest film lyricists and ghazal poets, composed numerous evergreen songs that continue to resonate across generations. Born Syed Khurshid Ali, he adopted the pen name Tanveer Naqvi and rose to fame in the golden era of South Asian cinema. His lyrical genius graced many iconic films, […]

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69 h. ago PM Shehbaz credits FBR reforms for record rise in tax return filings

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday linked the filing of 892,419 new tax returns for tax year 2025 to growing public confidence in the government’s reform and digitisation agenda. His statement followed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) announcement that 5.912 million tax returns were filed for 2025 — up from 5.025 million […]

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