93 m. ago Sindh to soon launch second phase of pink scooties programme

Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that the Sindh government will soon launch the second phase of the Pink Scooties program for women. He urged women to obtain driving licenses, join training courses, and register for the upcoming phase. In his statement, he said the […]

Other

97 m. ago KU students plant 2,000 mangroves to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day

More than 2,000 mangrove saplings were planted off Karachi’s coast in a student-led effort to restore the city’s natural defences against rising seas and storm surges, and to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day. Over 100 Mass Communication undergraduates from the University of Karachi joined the Mangrove Crew’s student-led safari to Kaderu Island, off Rehri Gothon […]

Other

5 h. ago Chinese ambassador urges U.S. business community to seize opportunity for closer ties

WASHINGTON: The Chinese ambassador to the United States has praised the Busan Summit for recalibrating the direction of bilateral relations, and called on the American business community to seize the opportunity to boost bilateral ties. Ambassador Xie Feng made the remarks at the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) 2025 China Operations Conference & Dinner via video link […]

Other

5 h. ago China, Russia should create new cooperation growth points: Xi

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday in Beijing, calling for enhanced cooperation on multiple fronts and better synergy of development strategies. Xi said that since the beginning of this year, China and Russia have steadfastly navigated a turbulent external environment with great composure, aiming for higher-level and […]

Other

8 h. ago Saudi crown prince will visit Trump on Nov 18: White House official

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In […]

Other

24 h. ago PTI to meet same fate as TLP’s if it doesn’t soften stance, warns Fawad

Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Monday that both the government and the PTI, along with Imran Khan, need to show flexibility in order to create space for engagement to decrease the political friction in the country. “I’ve said this from the first day, the government should move one step forward and the PTI […]

Other

28 h. ago China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons

BEIJING: China on Monday dismissed a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing is secretly testing nuclear weapons, saying it remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy and its pledge to halt nuclear testing. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible nuclear-weapon state, China upholds its no-first-use nuclear […]

Other

34 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 […]

Other

35 h. ago Bushra Ansari opens up about spending less time with husband

LAHORE – Senior actress Bushra Ansari has shared why she and her husband spend limited time together, emphasizing that mutual respect and understanding guide their relationship. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Bushra explained that both she and her husband value their personal space and do not make unnecessary demands on each other’s […]

Other

37 h. ago PFUJ urges govt action as crimes against journalists surge 60pc

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has urged the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and concrete steps to protect journalists amid a sharp rise in crimes targeting media professionals across the country. In a joint statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, PFUJ President Afzal […]

Other

38 h. ago Pakistan Navy’s first Chinese submarine to enter service next year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf revealed in an interview with China’s Global Times on Sunday. The deal, which will see eight submarines delivered by 2028, is reportedly worth up to $5 billion and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime defense and […]

Other

48 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

Other

50 h. ago Bushra Ansari reveals reason of spending little time with her husband

Senior actress Bushra Ansari has explained why she and her husband spend little time together, saying that both are mature individuals who respect each other’s space and time rather than making unnecessary demands. In a recent video shared on her YouTube channel, Bushra Ansari responded to fans who often ask why she is seldom seen […]

Other

52 h. ago 29 Afghans held in joint operation against migrant smuggling in Balochistan

TURBAT: Police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday foiled an attempt to smuggle migrants across Pakistan’s border with Iran in a joint operation in Turbat district of Balochistan, detaining 29 Afghan nationals, including women and children, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kech Captain Zohaib Mohsin said the operation was conducted on […]

Other

52 h. ago Pakistan, China move to expand industrial ties under 2025–2029 action plan

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan have moved to expand industrial cooperation under the “Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China–Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025–2029),” with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen manufacturing and investment partnerships under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A 15-member Chinese delegation, led by the […]

Other

52 h. ago Pakistan’s metal tool exports to China post modest growth of 2pc in 9MCY25

BEIJING: Pakistan’s export of base metal tools, implements, and cutlery to China rose by two percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching $5.67 million compared with $5.56 million in the same period last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), as reported by China Economic Net. The […]

Other

55 h. ago CTD officer martyred as old explosives detonate in Peshawar station

A Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) official was martyred and two others were injured when a powerful explosion ripped through a CTD police station in Peshawar on Sunday. Preliminary investigations suggest the blast occurred in the armoury, where old explosive materials were stored. The incident caused significant damage to the building, sparking a fire and triggering secondary […]

Other

58 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 […]

Other

59 h. ago Police convoy attacked in Hangu, three officers injured including SHO

HANGU – A police convoy came under attack in the Doaba area of Hangu on Sunday, leaving three policemen, including a station house officer (SHO), injured. According to police sources, the convoy was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED), followed by intense firing from unidentified assailants. The officials on board included SP Investigation Abdul […]

Other

64 h. ago Special train departs Larkana for Nankana Sahib to mark Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary

LARKANA — Amid a festive atmosphere, a special train carrying hundreds of devotees departed from Larkana on Saturday for Nankana Sahib to participate in the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak. Men, women, and children from Larkana and Qambar-Shahdadkot districts gathered at the railway station to board the train. Hindu Panchayat Chairman Harish […]

Other