19 m. ago Global leaders send warm independence day wishes to Pakistan

Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day with heartfelt greetings pouring in from leaders and diplomats worldwide, reflecting strong international friendships and a shared hope for Pakistan’s prosperity. The celebrations this year carry extra pride following the recent victory in Marka-e-Haq during Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos. The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes […]

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2 h. ago Nadia Hussain’s heart is with Palestine this Independence day

This Independence Day, model and actor Nadia Hussain expressed sorrow for Palestine. She said her feelings about the occasion were deeply conflicted. While she was grateful for Pakistan’s independence, she felt heartbroken for those still struggling for freedom — especially Palestinians. In an Instagram post, she shared how millions of innocent people in Palestine are […]

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2 h. ago SBP Governor highlights need for economic resilience, reforms

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) commemorated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan with a ceremony where Governor

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2 h. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: More intermittent rains likely

ISLAMABAD – More rains with isolated heavy falls are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Thursday evening/night,

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3 h. ago Fiza Ali slams Veena Malik over controversial TikTok videos with young man  

KARACHI – A video clip from a talk show hosted by Pakistani actress and host Fiza Ali has gone viral

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3 h. ago India and China move to resume border trade after five years

India and China are in talks to resume border trade after a five-year halt, officials from both sides confirmed. While the trade volume has been small, restarting it carries strong symbolic importance for their tense relationship. Both are major economic powers competing for influence in South Asia. The talks come amid ongoing global trade disruptions […]

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3 h. ago Malaysia visit visa from Pakistan – Check fee update for August 2025

ISLAMABAD – Malaysia offers an online visit visa facility to Pakistani citizens who intend to travel to there as a

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4 h. ago Independence Day: Field Marshal  Munir, top civil and military leaders receive national awards

ISLAMABAD – A grand ceremony was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where prominent civil and military figures were awarded Pakistan’s highest honors

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4 h. ago Pakistan proposes global plastic credit fund at stalled UN talks

At a major UN summit in Geneva, Pakistan proposed a global system to trade plastic credits and fund cleanup efforts. Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik introduced the idea during the fifth round of negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty. His proposal called for a “global plastic fund” that allows polluting nations to compensate […]

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5 h. ago Karachi gives 97% of Sindh’s budget but gets no funds, says MQM

KARACHI –  Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has accused the Sindh government of neglecting Karachi despite the

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5 h. ago Pakistan cracks down on terrorists’ social media accounts; over 850 reported, hundreds blocked  

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have launched a major crackdown on social media accounts linked to banned terrorist organizations, reporting more

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5 h. ago PTI Chairman declares true independence after defeating fivefold enemy

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan celebrated Independence Day, calling it a moment of real freedom. He said the nation achieved this after defeating an enemy five times its size. According to him, the victory makes this Independence Day more meaningful than ever before. The PTI chief urged citizens to remember the […]

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6 h. ago Freedom is sacred — We’ll defend It with our last breath: Asim Munir

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, in his Independence Day message, congratulated the entire nation and reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s full confidence in its professional competence and combat readiness. He said the armed forces are fully prepared to face any threat and will never compromise on the country’s freedom and sovereignty. According to […]

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6 h. 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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6 h. ago PM hails ‘great victory’ over India for igniting renewed Independence Day spirit  

ISLAMABAD –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, saying that

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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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