4 h. ago Corps Commander, DG Rangers & IG Police pay tribute at Quaid’s mausoleum on Independence Day

KARACHI: On Independence Day, the Corps Commander Karachi, Director General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), and Inspector General of Police Sindh visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay tribute to the father of the nation. Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastgir, Commander of the 5 Corps Pakistan Army Karachi, laid a floral wreath at […]

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16 h. ago In a blow to India, Pakistan announces formation of new Army Rocket Force Command

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the formation of a new Army Rocket Force Command to further strengthen

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2 d. ago Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]

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3 d. ago Great opportunity as Kuwait opens multiple jobs for Pakistan citizens in Aug 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), which works under the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, has

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4 d. ago Aseefa Bhutto pledges to address Utility Stores closure in NA

HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has assured employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) that she will raise the issue of its closure in the National Assembly. The promise came after a meeting with USC Union office bearers, who briefed Aseefa Bhutto on the challenges faced by workers following the shutdown […]

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4 d. ago Muhammad Asif dominates opening match at world games snooker

Pakistan’s experienced cueist Muhammad Asif began his World Games 2025 snooker campaign with a commanding victory, defeating China’s Xiaolong Liang 2-0 in his opening Group B match on Sunday in Chengdu, China. He maintained control from the start, winning the first frame 79-50 before securing the second with a dominant 77-24 performance, ensuring a straight-frames […]

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6 d. ago State media equipped to counter misinformation: information minister

ISLAMABAD – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said that state media outlets including Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation,

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6 d. ago Drone attack martyrs soldier, Bannu security operation launched

A drone attack by militants in Bannu district’s Takhti Khel Bakakhel area killed one Frontier Corps (FC) soldier and injured three others, police reported Friday. The quadcopter drone dropped explosives on the FC checkpost, causing the deadly blast. The injured personnel were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. In response, FC and Khyber […]

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7 d. ago Punjab launches strict crackdown on falcon and quail poaching

LAHORE: In a move to combat the illegal hunting of falcons and quails during the hunting season, Chief Wildlife Ranger Mubeen Elahi has ordered all field officers to remain highly vigilant. The department has deployed newly trained rangers and established raid teams to monitor and prevent illegal activities. A “zero-tolerance policy” has been put in […]

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8 d. ago “Pakistan mart” in Dubai set to boost export access globally

  A high-level delegation from the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World recently met with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to discuss the new “Pakistan Mart” initiative in Dubai. This project aims to give Pakistani exporters direct access to key global markets in the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Brigadier […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan partners with ZTE for nationwide digital skills training program

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation (ZTE) to launch a nationwide digital skills training program for Pakistani youth. He made the announcement during his visit to ZTE headquarters on the occasion of its 40th anniversary according to press release […]

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9 d. ago Turkiye confers highest military award on Pakistan’s naval chief for maritime cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan, was honored with the Legion of Merit of the Turkish Armed Forces, Turkiye’s highest military distinction, for his significant contributions to strengthening defense and maritime cooperation between the two nations. The prestigious award was presented by Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, the Commander of the […]

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9 d. ago Naval Chief Naveed Ashraf awarded Turkey’s prestigious Legion of merit

Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was honored with Turkey’s prestigious Legion of Merit during his official visit to Turkiye. The award was presented by Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, recognizing Ashraf’s efforts to strengthen defence and maritime cooperation between the two countries. Upon arrival, Admiral Ashraf received a guard of […]

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9 d. ago Govt issues another tender to buy 0.1m tonnes of sugar, traders say

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a new international tender to purchase 100,000 tonnes of white refined sugar, European traders said on Monday. The quantity is double the earlier procurement target of 50,000 tonnes. The deadline for submission of price offers is August 11. The announcement is believed to indicate that Pakistan will […]

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1 week ago HWSC fails to restore water and drainage services in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Water and Sewerage Corporation (HWSC) has been unable to restore the city’s water supply and drainage system, causing significant inconvenience for residents. While many areas are facing severe water shortages, others are receiving foul-smelling, contaminated water. The situation is worsened by sewage water flooding the streets and roads, making life difficult for […]

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1 week ago The emptiness of cloistered wisdom: why Guru culture has failed modern society

1. Introduction: When Spirituality Becomes Sedation For decades, figures like the Dalai Lama and India’s myriad gurus have commanded global reverence. They offer compassion, meditation, and a kind of serene detachment. But what tangible progress have they delivered? Not spiritual promises—but real upliftment, modernization, or societal transformation? What has centuries of spiritual “timidity,” clothed in […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan navy chief, Libya’s top general discuss regional stability

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf held a high-level meeting with Libya’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, at the Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting, facilitated by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), centered on a broad range of topics including regional security dynamics, maritime safety, and enhancing bilateral […]

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3 w. ago Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir, Libyan military chief explore regional security, defence synergy

RAWALPINDI – Commander-in-Chief of Libyan Armed Forces Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field

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3 w. ago COAS Munir, Libyan armed forces’ chief agree on defence industrial collaboration: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Libyan Armed Forces’ Commander in Chief Lt Gen Saddam Khalifa Haftar agreed on their countries’ collaboration in the defence industry, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday. Lt Gen Haftar called on COAS Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi today, the Inter-Services […]

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3 w. ago COAS Munir, Libya’s military chief join forces on defence tech

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir warmly received Libyan Armed Forces Commander in Chief Lt Gen Saddam Khalifa Haftar at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on July 18, 2025. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both leaders agreed to exchange technical expertise and collaborate […]

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