7 h. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif storms into World Games snooker semi

CHENGDU: Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif advanced to the semi-finals of the World Games snooker event on Tuesday, defeating Britain’s Zac Cosker 2–0 in their quarter-final clash. Asif dominated the opening frame, winning 79–15 with a superb break of 51, and wrapped up the match with an 89–31 victory in the second frame. A win in the […]

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13 h. ago Four Holidays announced from August 14 in Punjab; Check Notification

LAHORE – The government of Punjab announced local holiday in provincial capital Lahore on August 15, 2025 Friday, in observance

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43 h. ago New motorway rule: Seatbelt now mandatory for all passengers of public transport

LAHORE – The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) has made it mandatory for all passengers — including those in

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56 h. ago Sindh CM says Independence Day celebrations will reflect Armed Forces’ victory over India

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed that the entire nation is celebrating Pakistan’s historic victory over India, with the Armed Forces of Pakistan defeating the enemy on every front. Speaking to the media on Saturday, he emphasized that Independence Day celebrations were a reflection of this triumph. Murad Ali Shah remarked that over […]

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57 h. ago Khalistan movement leader hails Pakistani book on Operation Sindoor’s truth

LAHORE: Dr. Amarjit Singh, a prominent leader of the Khalistan movement, has expressed support for an upcoming Pakistani book that aims to reveal the hidden truths behind India’s “Operation Sindoor.” The book, titled “The War That Changed Everything,” is set for publication on August 11 and has already sparked controversy in Indian political circles. Dr. […]

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61 h. 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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3 d. ago Hasan Nawaz’s heroics power Pakistan to victory in ODI opener

Hasan Nawaz led Pakistan to a thrilling five-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI on Friday. He scored an unbeaten 63 runs in his debut match. Pakistan chased down a target of 281 runs with seven balls to spare. Hasan built a strong partnership with Hussain Talat, who contributed 41 runs. Their 104-run […]

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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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4 d. ago Govt suspends 3G, 4G services in Balochistan for ‘security reasons’

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb militancy and improve security, the Balochistan government has decided to suspend mobile data services in the province until August 31. Government spokesman Shahid Rind confirmed on Friday that the suspension is a security measure prompted by the worsening security situation in the region. This decision follows a notification issued […]

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4 d. ago Sindh announces holiday for schools and colleges on August 15

The Sindh government has declared a public holiday for all educational institutions on August 15. Both public and private schools and colleges across the province will remain closed. The holiday is in observance of Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA), which falls on 20th Safar 1447 Hijri. According to a notification from the Sindh Education Department, […]

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4 d. ago India halts US arms deals after Trump’s tariff hike on exports

India has paused new arms deals with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed harsh tariffs on Indian exports. The move signals growing tensions between the two allies. Officials in Delhi said a planned visit by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington has been cancelled. The visit was meant to finalize major defence deals. […]

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5 d. ago Imran Khan announces PTI won’t field candidates for disqualified seats

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the patron-in-chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declared on Wednesday that his party would not contest the vacant seats left by disqualified members, calling the disqualifications “unlawful.” This announcement came during a conversation with the media outside Adiala Jail, where his sister, Aleema Khan, shared his remarks. Imran Khan expressed satisfaction with the […]

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5 d. ago Senator Mashal Yousafzai plans to move PHC over ECP notification delay

PESHAWAR: Newly elected Senator Mashal Yousafzai has announced her decision to move the Peshawar High Court (PHC) against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for failing to issue her official notification, despite the passage of seven days since the Senate election. Mashal Yousafzai, who won the Senate by-election for the seat vacated by Dr. Sania […]

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5 d. ago Netanyahu confirms Israeli support to India during Operation Sindoor

TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his country’s role in providing support to India during Operation Sindoor in May, when India attacked Pakistani sites under the guise of targeting “terrorists.” Benjamin Netanyahu in a post on X announced that he met the Indian ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, in Jerusalem on Thursday, […]

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5 d. ago FBR rolls out new mechanism to deduct ST on online purchases

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new mechanism to deduct sales tax on online purchases, aiming to tighten the noose on e-commerce transactions and ensure better compliance. According to a notification issued by the FBR, amendments have been made to the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, by introducing a new chapter that […]

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6 d. ago PHC bars ECP from any further action against disqualified PTI MPs

High court announces ruling on pleas submitted by NA, Senate opposition leaders Court observes petitioners wanted to appeal their convictions in LHC as ECP disqualified them without hearing PHC also grants protective bail to PTI leader Zartaj Gul in May 9 case following her conviction by Faisalabad ATC PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on […]

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6 d. ago KP DG Sports Honors Football Hero on Return from Norway Cup Victory

Talented young athletes who raise Pakistan’s flag on the global stage will be encouraged and supported at every level: Haider PESHAWAR: A grand reception was held at the Peshawar Sports Complex under the leading of Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tashfeen Haider, to welcome Muhammad Anees, a distinguished member of the Pakistan team that won […]

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7 d. ago ECP disqualifies Senate and NA opposition leaders, SIC chief, other PTI lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified the Senate and National Assembly opposition leaders, Sunni Ittehad Council chief Hamid Raza and other PTI lawmakers, following their convictions in cases related to the May 9 riots. On May 9, 2023, PTI supporters, protesting the party founder Imran Khan’s arrest, staged violent protests throughout […]

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7 d. ago PTI slams ‘hybrid regime’ for crackdown on peaceful protests, mass arrests

Sh Waqas lauds public for massive turnout despite Punjab’s ‘descent into lawlessness’ Denounces de-notification of nine of its elected lawmakers—including Opposition Leaders in Senate, NA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the ‘hybrid regime’ for unleashing a reign of terror by deploying ‘Gullu Butts’ against peaceful protestors, who turned out in massive numbers across the […]

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