3 h. ago President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]

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4 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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4 h. ago Finmin Aurangzeb chairs committee to strategize engagement with WEF

A meeting of the Committee for Pakistan’s Engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held Tuesday at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. […]

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7 h. ago Tahir Ashrafi, Gauhar Malik exchange views on national affairs

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called on President Pakistan Observer Mr. Gauhar Zahid

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9 h. ago Asad, Bismal, Muaz claim titles at PLTA Independence Day Junior Tennis Championship

LAHORE: Rising stars Asad Zaman and Bismal Zia of Ali Embroidery Mills, along with Muhammad Muaz and Muhammad Ayan of Fatima Group, won titles at the PLTA Independence Day Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. In the boys’ U-18 singles final, Asad Zaman showcased his talent and […]

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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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9 h. ago Singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away in Lahore

LAHORE: Muhammad Aslam, the father of renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, has passed away at the age of 77, family sources confirmed on Tuesday. Atif, known for his contributions to Pakistan’s music industry and Bollywood soundtracks, shared the sad news on social media. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, he wrote, “A final good bye […]

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13 h. ago Trump’s key talks With Pak Army Chief shake India’s strategic game: British media

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s diplomatic masterstroke stunned India as Islamabad pulled off an unprecedented diplomatic comeback with Trump administration, igniting firestorm

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32 h. ago President Zardari stresses minority empowerment as catalyst for Pakistan’s bright future

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari delivered powerful address on National Minority Day, stressing vital contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s

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34 h. ago Ziarat assistant commissioner and son kidnapped, search operation underway

QUETTA: A search operation is currently underway to recover Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted on Sunday during a visit to the tourist destination Zezri. The incident took place when unidentified gunmen kidnapped the assistant commissioner, his son, and their gunman and driver while they were at the picnic point. […]

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37 h. ago UHS collaborates with Riyadh’s King Saud University in pharmacy education

LAHORE – Punjab’s Acting Governor and Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has called for legislation to

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52 h. ago Indian air chief’s remarks a failed attempt to revive Modi’s politics: Kh Asif

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday said that Indian Air Chief’s remarks was a failed attempt to revive Modi’s politics in India. In a post on social media platform X, the minister said, “after three months, the Indian Air Chief awoke from his deep slumber and suddenly thought that they had destroyed Pakistani […]

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52 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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55 h. ago Nasir, Noor advance to squash semifinals at World Games 2025

Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman kept Pakistan’s medal hopes alive at the World Games 2025 as both secured spots in the plate event semifinals of squash in Chengdu, China on Saturday. Nasir crushed Romania’s Radu Pena 3-0 in quarterfinal in straight games (11-3, 11-3, 11-2) to storm into the plate semifinals. Nasir delivered a masterclass […]

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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 Defence minister rubbishes Indian claims of downing Pakistan’s jets

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday strongly rejected claims by the Indian Air Force chief that India had shot down six Pakistani fighter jets during a conflict in May, calling the assertions “implausible” and “ill-timed.” “The belated assertions made by the Indian Air Force Chief regarding alleged destruction of Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor are […]

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3 d. ago PTI’s Zartaj Gul, Ejaz Ch move LHC against ATC convictions in May 9 riots cases

LHC division bench will hear Gul’s appeal filed through Barrister Ali Zafar and Muhammad Hussain Ejaz Ch files two petitions in LHC through Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq, pleading with the court to suspend his conviction, release him on bail LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Zartaj Gul and Ejaz Chaudhry on Saturday filed separate petitions in […]

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3 d. ago Railways digitalization, upgradation, outsourcing projects to be completed this year: Abbasi

Minister says short and long-term projects underway to modernize rail operations, promote regional connectivity Reveals modern DMU trains would operate on various routes, including Lahore to Faisalabad, Narowal, Kasur and others, with a capacity of 650 passengers each FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday reiterated his commitment to completing digitalization of […]

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3 d. ago Saudi Crown Prince invites PM Shehbaz to attend 9th FII Forum

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Said Al-Malky Saturday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and handed over a signed invitation letter from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to participate in the ninth Future Investment Initiatives (FII) Forum to be held in Riyadh from 27-30 […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan blasts India’s ‘Fake Jet’ kill claims, calls it Strategic Cover

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fiercely rejected India’s shocking claim that six Pakistani fighter jets were shot down,

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