76 m. ago Shehbaz Sharif announces Army Rocket force as defence milestone

Pakistan has announced the creation of a new Army Rocket Force to supervise missile combat capabilities in conventional warfare. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed the plan late Wednesday during a ceremony in Islamabad. The event marked the anniversary of the worst Pakistan-India conflict in decades, which erupted in May this year. The announcement comes just […]

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2 h. ago Google marks Pakistan’s Independence Day with special doodle  

KARACHI – Google, the Search engine giant, has changed its homepage doodle to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14

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2 h. ago US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulates Pakistan on 78th Independence Day  

WASHINGTON  – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended greetings to Pakistan on its 78th Independence Day. In his

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2 h. ago Special traffic, security measures in Islamabad for August 14

Islamabad police have deployed over 4,000 officers for the 78th Independence Day celebrations. The plan aims to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Officers will patrol, guard checkpoints, and secure public places like markets and parks. Entry and exit points of the city will have strict checks. The Red Zone will see a heavy police […]

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3 h. ago Zardari, Shehbaz urge unity and justice on 78th Independence day

Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day with calls for unity and justice. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered separate messages to the nation. Both leaders urged the people to rise above divisions and work for equality and service to all. They paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, and […]

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3 h. ago Pakistan marks 78th Independence day with nationwide celebrations

Pakistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day today with full national spirit and unity. The day started with a 21-gun salute in major cities. People offered special Fajr prayers for peace, progress, and stability. Streets, buildings, and markets were decorated with green and white flags. Citizens across the country joined celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere everywhere. […]

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3 h. ago President, PM call for unity as Pakistan marks Independence Day with zeal

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have called for rising beyond divisions and standing united

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12 h. ago PM announces distribution of 100,000 free laptops for students nationwide

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a plan to distribute 100,000 free laptops to deserving students across Pakistan during an event in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day. The distribution will be based purely on merit, with no room for favoritism, and will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, as well as […]

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13 h. ago August 14 revisited — honouring sacrifices that shaped Pakistan

The independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, marks the culmination of an extraordinary political and intellectual struggle waged by the Muslims of the subcontinent that once deprived of power, rights, and identity following the fall of the Mughal empire and unsuccessful uprising in 1857. Once rulers for nearly 800 years, the Muslims of India […]

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13 h. ago 14 August WhatsApp, TikTok Status, Stories, Wishes Download 2025 Independence Day

ISLAMABAD — As Pakistan prepares to mark 78th Independence Day on 14 August 2025, citizens are not only gearing up

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13 h. ago COAS Asim Munir honoured with Azerbaijan’s prestigious war medal

Azerbaijani defence chief calls on COAS Asim Munir, discusses regional security issues Field marshal reaffirms Pakistan-Azerbaijan fraternal ties, vows to further boost military, diplomatic relations COAS thanks Azerbaijan’s leadership, people for standing together with the people of Pakistan during Marka-e-Haq and sending Azeri Contingent for participating in I-Day ceremony Both leaders discuss ‘matters of mutual […]

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13 h. ago ‘Brotherly Forces’ from Turkiye, Azerbaijan steal the show at Pakistan’s Independence Day parade

ISLAMABAD – The key ceremony of Pakistan’s Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq saw remarkable display of international camaraderie as contingents from

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19 h. ago Gold Rates drop to Rs358,100 in Pakistan amid dip in global rates

KARACHI — Gold prices continued their downward trend in domestic markets today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers

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21 h. ago Iran Ambassador Moghadam congratulates Pakistan on 78th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Iran Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam on Wednesday extended warm greetings to Pakistan and its people on occasion of

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26 h. ago UK Pound remains flat against Pak rupee today – 13 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – UK Pound buying rate remained steady as it stood at Rs380.07 in open market of Pakistan on Wednesday

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26 h. ago UAE Dirham slightly dips against Pakistani rupee today – 13 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly on Wednesday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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27 h. ago Toyota Corolla & Yaris or Honda Civic & City: Who tops July 2025 sales chart?

ISLAMABAD – Toyota and Honda are the two major players in auto market of Pakistan as they sell thousands of

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49 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pak rupee open market rate today – 12 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) remained steady on Tuesday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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2 d. ago Gold price plunges by Rs3,600 in Pakistan – Check new rates on August 11

KARACHI – Gold opened new business week with significant losses in local market of Pakistan amid decreasing global rates on

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3 d. ago UAE Dirham to Pak rupee open market rate today – 11 August 2025

ISLAMABAD – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) remained flat on Monday in open market of Pakistan as 1

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