5 h. ago SpaceX starship explodes during routine test at Texas launch site

HOUSTON – SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project faced another setback as Starship 36 exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase launch facility in Texas late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:00pm local time and was described as a “catastrophic failure” by Cameron County officials. A video released by local authorities showed the rocket […]

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5 h. ago CM Maryam inaugurates second phase of Clinics on Wheels project, promises free medical treatment

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated her commitment to improving healthcare access across the province, with a primary focus on providing free medical treatment to the public. During the inauguration of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that her government is taking significant steps to ensure healthcare […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss OIC agenda ahead of Istanbul summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss bilateral and regional matters. The main focus of their conversation was the upcoming meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), scheduled to take place in Istanbul from July 21 to 22. Both […]

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9 h. ago CM Maryam launches more mobile clinics, vows free healthcare for all

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to providing free medical treatment across the province, calling it her top priority. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that the government is determined to make healthcare easily accessible for everyone. She also inspected […]

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24 h. ago Blast derails Jaffar Express near Jacobabad, passengers evacuated safely

JACOBABAD: Six bogies of the Jaffar Express were derailed on Wednesday following an explosion near a cattle market in Jacobabad. The blast occurred while the train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. Initial reports confirmed that no casualties were reported among passengers, who were safely evacuated. A senior railway officer informed PTI that by 6 […]

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24 h. ago CM Maryam vows to transform major Punjab cities into global IT hubs

Punjab CM reviews progress on Nawaz Sharif IT City Project, stresses effective, swift steps for early completion of project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday presided over a special meeting in which progress on the Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) project was reviewed. On the occasion, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vowed to transform […]

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28 h. ago Hamza Ali Abbasi clarifies: “I did not give any interview against Imran Khan”

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has clarified that he did not give any recent interview against Imran Khan, stating that some social media pages have misrepresented his statements. Hamza shared a clip from his recent interview on Instagram, along with a link to the full video, urging everyone to watch the entire interview before forming any […]

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32 h. ago Explosion on railway track in Jacobabad: Five bogies derail, no casualties reported

Jacobabad — A powerful explosion targeted the Jaffar Express train near Jail Road in Jacobabad, located on the Sindh-Balochistan border. The blast caused five bogies of the train to derail, officials said. The train was traveling from Peshawar to Quetta when the bomb exploded near the railway tracks. The explosion also damaged the railway line, […]

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32 h. ago Hamza Ali Abbasi clarifies: I never quit showbiz for religion, only took a break to understand Islam

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has once again made it clear that he never quit showbiz for the sake of Islam. Instead, he took a break to better understand his religion, correcting the widespread misunderstanding about his decision. Recently, Abbasi appeared on Mansoor Ali Khan’s podcast, where he discussed his past withdrawal from the entertainment industry. […]

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49 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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51 h. ago Zardari and Shehbaz discuss economy and political climate in key meeting

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to discuss Pakistan’s current political and economic situation. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif briefed the president on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates and shared key developments. They also exchanged views on the upcoming federal budget. President Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening […]

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51 h. ago “We were wrong”: Hamza Ali Abbasi reflects on PTI and Imran Khan

Actor and former PTI supporter Hamza Ali Abbasi admitted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf made serious mistakes. He especially called the May 9, 2022 attacks on military sites and the 2014 protest march wrong. Hamza spoke during a podcast with journalist Mansoor Ali Khan. He said his support for PTI began in 2014 with the hope of […]

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56 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with railway network by 2028

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect the Reko Diq mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan’s national railway network by the year 2028. The move aims to boost regional development and improve cargo transportation across the country. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, officials presented a detailed briefing […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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3 d. ago US envoy says Tel Aviv embassy building damaged by Iran strike

TEL AVIV: The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Monday said an embassy building in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage from a nearby Iranian missile strike, reporting no injuries to US personnel. Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran, with both sides […]

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3 d. ago Amazon to invest $13 billion in AI data centres across Australia

Amazon has announced a major $13 billion investment to expand its AI-powered data centres across Australia. This is the company’s biggest project in the region and will run through 2029. The move comes as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence continues to grow globally. The investment will create many skilled jobs and improve Australia’s […]

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3 d. ago PTI proposes PPP boycott of federal budget to block government’s approval

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to boycott the upcoming federal budget vote. This strategic move aims to increase pressure on the government and block the budget’s approval in the National Assembly. Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervez Ashraf at Parliament House to discuss a joint […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]

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3 d. ago Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss ‘potential implications’ of Israeli actions

Both sides express ‘deep concern and anguish over deteriorating regional situation DPM Dar also confirms 450 Pakistani pilgrims evacuated from Iran, more to follow ISLAMABAD: Amid the intense military confrontation between Iran and Israel, the government has confirmed that 450 Pakistani pilgrims have been evacuated from Iran, with more to follow from the neighboring country […]

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4 d. ago Vawda and Maulana Fazl discuss political future, condemn security concerns

KARACHI: In a significant political meeting on Sunday, former federal minister Senator Faisal Vawda hosted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Karachi. The two leaders discussed the country’s pressing political issues, with Vawda lauding Fazl as a vital mentor and emphasizing the need for his leadership to stabilize Pakistan. Vawda […]

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