1 hour ago 100 prize bond draw August 2025 today – full draw list, winners

LAHORE – Rs100 Prize Bond draw No. 51 will be held by National Savings Centre, Lahore today August 15. Every

Other

1 hour ago 1500 prize bond draw August 2025 today: Results, winners list

1500 prize bond draw results: The National Savings Centre in Faisalabad is all set to hold the draw No. 103

Other

9 h. ago Six cops martyred, 8 injured in multiple attacks on police checkpoints in KP districts

PESHAWAR/DIR: At least six police officials were martyred and another eight were left injured as militants attacked police checkpoints and patrols across seven districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, including Peshawar, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, police said on Thursday. The attacks coincided with national celebrations of the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. […]

Other

9 h. ago President confers civil, military awards to recognize contributions during Marka

Field Marshal Munir, PAF chief Sidhu, PPP chief among others conferred national awards PAF heroes who downed Rafales, destroyed S-400 also honoured with national awards ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred prestigious national awards to federal ministers, civil servants, armed forces personnel, journalists, and other civilians, in recognition of their extraordinary valor, courage, […]

Other

10 h. ago Trust of people remains armed forces’ greatest asset: Field Marshal Munir

COAS says will never compromise on independence and sovereignty of Pakistan, pledging a decisive response to any challenge to national integrity Expresses steadfast support for the people of occupied Kashmir, reiterating the right to self-determination is the only just solution RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir extended heartfelt Independence Day greetings to the nation, underscoring the […]

Other

10 h. ago PM announces establishment of Army Rocket Force to further boost combat capabilities

Premier Shehbaz says the force will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology to further strengthen Pakistan’s conventional military capabilities Praises leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, CJCSC Gen Shamshad and Air Chief for their coordinated and swift response to Indian aggression ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the establishment of Army Rocket Force during his address […]

Other

10 h. ago Civil, military leaders urge unity, justice and resilience as Pakistan marks 78th Independence Day

President and PM says the day served as a reminder of courage, unity, and sacrifices that led to creation of Pakistan Pay homage to founding father Quaid-i-Azam, Allama Iqbal and leaders, workers of Pakistan Movement for their struggle and sacrifices Services chief reaffirm unwavering resolve to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, uphold the Constitution […]

Other

10 h. ago Three dead, 81 injured in Karachi due to aerial firing on Independence Day

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a tragic turn of events as Independence Day celebrations turned deadly due to rampant aerial firing. At midnight, the city was filled with the sound of gunfire as people engaged in the dangerous practice to mark the occasion. In the chaos, three individuals lost their lives, including an eight-year-old girl and a […]

Other

10 h. ago Gaza reels as Israeli strikes and hunger claim 54 lives in a day

GAZA: In the past 24 hours, Israeli air attacks and hunger-related deaths have claimed at least 54 Palestinian lives in Gaza, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry. Among the dead are 22 people killed while seeking aid, and 831 more have been injured. Four bodies were also recovered from rubble left by earlier bombings. A […]

Other

11 h. ago Mother slits throats of two children over custody row, arrested

KARACHI:A callous woman was arrested in Karachi after allegedly slitting the throat of her two young children amid a custody dispute with her former husband in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-VI, police said on Thursday. According to a police report, the victims, identified as Zarar, 8, and Samia, 4, died at their home in Karachi’s […]

Other

12 h. ago Wattoo blasts India for ‘running away’ from Indus Waters Treaty after Hague court award

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Moeen Wattoo on Thursday criticised India for seeking to “run away” from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after its foreign ministry rejected a Hague court ruling to follow the accord in designing new hydroelectric projects on rivers flowing to Pakistan. Under the 1960 IWT, three rivers that flow westwards […]

Other

12 h. ago Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelensky

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal on his war on Ukraine and that the threat of sanctions against Russia likely played a role in Moscow’s decision to seek a meeting. Trump is scheduled to meet with Putin in Alaska tomorrow. The […]

Other

12 h. ago PM Laptop Scheme 2025; Eligibility Criteria for University, College Students

ISLAMABAD – Another exciting news for youth empowerment as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced distribution of 100,000 free laptops to

Other

12 h. ago Burj Khalifa shines in Pakistani Colors as Dubai Celebrates Independence Day

DUBAI – World’s tallest structure Burj Khalifa celebrated Pakistan’s Independence with stunning light display. In spectacular display of patriotism, UAE’s

Other

14 h. ago China boosts aid to UN Palestinian refugee agency, urges global backing

BEIJING: China signed an agreement on Wednesday to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an “existential crisis” from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap. The contribution agreement, part of Beijing’s annual donation, was signed in the […]

Other

14 h. ago Pakistan plans UNSC motion to list BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist outfits

ISLAMABAD: Following a diplomatic victory in Washington, Pakistan is preparing to bring the issue of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliate, the Majeed Brigade, before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The United States recently designated the Majeed Brigade as a terrorist group, while the BLA had already been listed in 2019. This […]

Other

14 h. ago Pakistan blocks over 500 social media accounts linked to banned militant groups

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has taken decisive action by blocking over 500 social media accounts associated with banned militant organizations. This move follows a nationwide crackdown in which more than 850 accounts were reported across various platforms. The accounts in question are allegedly linked to proscribed groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army […]

Other

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

ISLAMABAD: Google commemorated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day on Thursday by featuring a special doodle on its homepage. The doodle, showcasing the country’s green and white flag soaring high with the word “Google” written in the sky, pays tribute to the historic day. Independence Day, observed annually on August 14, celebrates Pakistan’s independence in 1947. It […]

Other

14 h. ago Corps Commander, DG Rangers & IG Police pay tribute at Quaid’s mausoleum on Independence Day

KARACHI: On Independence Day, the Corps Commander Karachi, Director General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), and Inspector General of Police Sindh visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay tribute to the father of the nation. Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastgir, Commander of the 5 Corps Pakistan Army Karachi, laid a floral wreath at […]

Other

14 h. ago Private schools association to challenge Punjab’s summer holidays extension

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Management Association (APPSMA), with backing from parents, has announced plans to challenge the Punjab government’s decision to extend the summer holidays until August 31 in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The announcement was made on Wednesday following the provincial education department’s decision to allow […]

Other