1 hour ago Pak, US stress stronger frameworks to combat evolving terrorist threats

The United States said on Tuesday that it was committed to countering terrorism in all its forms with Pakistan amid surging ties between the two countries. A post from the US Embassy in Islamabad on X said the Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory LoGerfo and Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker participated in the US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, […]

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2 h. ago First Lady calls for united action to ward off breast cancer

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Tuesday called for united action involving government institutions, health professionals, media, and communities to raise awareness to combat breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Pakistan and the highest in prevalence in Asia. She made these remarks during a meeting with Founder and Honourary CEO of Pink Ribbon […]

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2 h. ago Energy minister assures business community of affordable electricity

Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that providing affordable electricity to the business community and the public is the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with the full support and efforts of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Speaking as the chief […]

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3 h. ago Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut

Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]

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8 h. ago US designates BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Monday officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Islamabad hailed the move as a significant step in supporting its counterterrorism initiatives. The US State Department also listed the Majeed Brigade as an alias under BLA’s existing Specially Designated […]

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10 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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12 h. ago First Lady advocates for equal access to Breast Cancer Care across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – First Lady of Pakistan Aseefa Bhutto Zardari urged united effort among government bodies, healthcare professionals, media, and communities to

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14 h. ago Pakistan cheers US ban on BLA, Majeed Brigade after deadly attacks

Pakistan has welcomed the United States’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations. The US also added Majeed Brigade as an alias for BLA. The announcement followed Washington’s move to label both groups as threats to global security. The US State Department said the BLA was behind […]

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20 h. ago Do you know the number of consumers using below 200 electricity units/month?

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari said both protected and non-protected electricity consumers have witnessed a significant relief

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29 h. ago US labels BLA, Majeed Brigade as terrorist groups after deadly attacks

WASHINGTON: The United States has formally designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant faction, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), the US State Department announced on Monday. The move also adds the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA’s previous listing as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. The […]

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39 h. ago Over 1,100 explosive devices cleared from Yemen war zones this month

Saudi Arabia’s landmine clearance project, Masam, has successfully cleared 1,140 explosive devices from Yemen’s war-torn areas this month. The initiative is led by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief). According to reports, the cleared devices include 1,090 landmines, 49 anti-tank mines, and one anti-personnel mine. These explosives were scattered randomly, posing a […]

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39 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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40 h. ago Prince Harry’s potential reconciliation with William sparks royal speculation

The relationship between Prince William, 43, and his younger brother Harry, 40, has been fraught with tension for over five years. Their rift began when Harry and Meghan Markle moved to the United States, and it seemed to deepen with the release of Harry’s memoirs, in which he questioned the British Crown. Despite this prolonged […]

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50 h. ago President renews pledge to empower minorities, promote interfaith harmony

President Asif Ali Zardari has renewed the national resolve to work for the empowerment and advancement of minority communities. He reiterated that they would continue their efforts to promote interfaith harmony, brotherhood and unity to build an inclusive and prosperous Pakistan In a message on the occasion of Minorities Day on Sunday, being observed on […]

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50 h. ago CM Bugti highlights culture and literature as pillars of national unity

Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti participated in the Latif Literary Conference, a gathering dedicated to the life, poetry, and philosophy of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai during his visit of the Sindh’s Matiari district on Sunday to attend the annual Urs celebrations honoring the revered Sufi poet and spiritual figure, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. […]

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53 h. ago Business community hails proposal to revive sick industrial units, urge reforms

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has welcomed the government’s proposal to introduce a credit scheme for the revival of sick industrial units but cautioned that without practical, on-ground reforms, such initiatives will remain confined to paperwork. He urged the government to link the […]

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53 h. ago Alhamra’s ‘The Zero Line’ electrifies audience with a wordless masterpiece of history and humanity

In a breathtaking display of artistry and emotional depth, the Alhamra Cultural Complex brought down the curtain on its two-day theatrical triumph, “The Zero Line”. Staged in the grandeur of Hall No. 1, the production unfolded like a living painting. This spellbinding non-verbal performance transported audiences to the raw heart of history and left them […]

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3 d. ago Independence Day festivities galore as 14th August draws closer

Across the country, streets and social media blaze with vibrant green and white as patriotic fervor ignites every heart with colorful lights, fluttering flags and bold displays of national pride from small symbols to grand attire, creating an unstoppable wave of unity and enthusiasm. According to a report by the state news channel, the countdown […]

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3 d. ago Honda CG 150 Installment Plan in Pakistan starting at Rs18,000 per month

KARACHI – Honda finally added 150 unit in its lineup, but the bike price is near half million, and is

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4 d. ago Nation united in victory: Memon calls for grand celebrations

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the entire nation should celebrate the historic defeat inflicted on the enemy by the Pakistani armed forces in a grand manner, as only the older generations had witnessed the wars of the past, while the current younger generation has, for the first time, seen its Air Force, […]

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