SUVA: The Chinese naval hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, arrived at Nuku’alofa Port, Tonga, on Monday, starting a seven-day visit featuring medical services and cultural activities during its Mission Harmony 2025. This is the fourth visit to Tonga by a Chinese naval hospital ship on Mission Harmony. Tonga’s acting Prime Minister Taniela Fusimalohi, along with military and political dignitaries, the …

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan delivered a stunning performance against Bangladesh on Saturday, taking five wickets in the second One-Day International and equaling a record long held by former Pakistan greats Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq. Rashid’s latest five-wicket haul marked the sixth time in his ODI career that he has taken five or more wickets in an innings, the …

The second day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa concluded at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with South Africa reaching 216 for six in their first innings, trailing Pakistan by 162 runs. Tony de Zorzi remained unbeaten on 81, while Senuran Muthusamy was not out on six at stumps. Pakistan’s Nauman Ali starred with the ball, claiming four wickets …

Actor Abhishek Bachchan won the Best Actor award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 and attributed his victory to the unwavering support and sacrifices of his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In his acceptance speech, Abhishek became emotional, saying, “Because of Aishwarya’s sacrifices I stand here today.” He acknowledged that he had prepared many speeches over the years for this moment, …

Veteran actress Faiza Hasan has voiced support for her colleague Firdous Jamal, asserting that he is repeatedly summoned for interviews over controversial statements rather than his artistic work. Speaking in a recent interview, Faiza said that despite Firdous’s remarks, she admires his acting and remains a fan. She argued that media and interviewers should shift focus from personal controversies to …

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted two high-level parliamentary delegations from Türkiye and Azerbaijan at its National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) in Islamabad on Monday. The Turkish parliamentary delegation was led by the Honourable Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, H.E. Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, while the Azerbaijani delegation was headed by H.E. Ms. Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker …

On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pakistan reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing disaster risk, vulnerability, and losses. In his message, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister emphasized that reducing disaster risk is essential not only for humanitarian reasons but also for achieving sustainable development and building climate resilience. He noted …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the international community’s shared responsibility and called for more practical actions to promote women’s advancement. Xi hailed women for “playing an important role in creating, promoting and carrying forward human civilization” while addressing the opening of a high-profile meeting on women affairs held in Beijing. The Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women was …

Pakistan’s Tech Destination Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at GITEX Global 2025, marking a powerful continuation of the country’s rise as a global technology hub. The inauguration ceremony was led by Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, accompanied by Additional Secretary Ministry of IT & Telecom and CEO Ignite, H.E. Mr. Faisal Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday put forward four proposals to accelerate the process of women’s all-round development. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing, Xi said that the proposals were introduced to build a wider consensus, open up broader pathways and take more practical actions for this cause, as women’s all-round …

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with Ms. Helene Paust, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad, and representatives from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the UNEP-CCC under the SPAR6C Programme funded by the German Federal Government. The meeting focused …

Under the directive of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) coordinated the dispatch of Alkhidmat Foundation’s 100 tons of relief consignment through a chartered flight. The relief consignment included flour, rice, sweet corn, chickpeas, ready-to-eat meals, cooking oil, and fruit cocktails. It was dispatched from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, to Gaza via Egypt. This marks Pakistan’s …

Road closures across Islamabad caused by a religious group’s protest disrupted judicial proceedings, as most lawyers were unable to reach the Islamabad High Court on Monday. As a result, hearings of several scheduled cases were postponed without any proceedings. The court’s division bench, comprising Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, had its cause list cancelled for the …

The federal government has set an ambitious goal of increasing Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports to 30 billion dollars within the next five years, as part of a broader plan to strengthen the country’s economy and global trade footprint. The target was discussed during a high-level meeting of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), chaired by Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. …

The federal government has appointed former Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice (Retired) Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, as the new Chairman of the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT), a key judicial body that hears appeals against decisions of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). The appointment comes nearly two months after the retirement of Justice (Retired) Sajad Ali Shah, who …

The Pakistan Army team has won a gold medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2025 military exercise held in Wales, United Kingdom, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The competition, often described as one of the toughest military exercises in the world, took place from October 3 to 13, 2025. This year’s event featured 137 teams …

Pakistan’s beloved on-screen duo Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are all set to reunite on the big screen, as their much-awaited romantic drama film Neelofar is finally scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on November 28, 2025. The film’s official trailer, released this week on video-sharing platforms, has already created a buzz among fans who have been eagerly waiting for the …

A police operation against the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) long march in Muridke concluded on Sunday after hours of violent clashes, leaving one police officer martyred and dozens injured, according to security officials. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Factory Area Police Station, Shahzad Jhoomhar, was reportedly martyred when protesters opened fire on security forces during the clearance operation. Law enforcement …

Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its maritime and trade sectors as the country’s largest-ever container ship, the MSC Mikol, successfully docked at the South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT), the nation’s only deepwater container terminal located at Karachi Port. According to an official statement released by SAPT on Saturday, the MSC Mikol, operated by the global shipping giant Mediterranean …

Rumors surrounding American pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been confirmed following the release of a viral video showing the two enjoying a romantic outing off the coast of California. In the footage circulating on social media, Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, can be seen aboard the singer’s luxury yacht “Caravelle” near Santa Barbara, …

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) reportedly has imposed a lifetime ban on Salman Iqbal Butt, the coach of Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, for violating the federation’s constitution and engaging in unauthorized activities, sources confirmed on Sunday. According to officials, Salman Butt has been barred for life from participating in any athletics-related activities at the national or international level. …

Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at a strong position, scoring 313 runs for the loss of five wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Winning the toss, Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood opted to bat first on a flat pitch offering little early assistance to bowlers. However, the hosts got off to a shaky …

Pakistan’s Armed Forces have killed more than 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists while repelling an unprovoked attack launched from across the Pak-Afghan border, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in an official statement on Sunday. According to ISPR, on the night of October 11 and 12, 2025, Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij (FAK) launched a coordinated assault involving …

The 32nd meeting of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production. The meeting reviewed proposed amendments to the SMEDA Ordinance 2002, the appointment process of the new Chief Executive Officer, and the Authority’s SME Formalization …

The Sindh government has imposed Section 144 across the province for one month, banning public gatherings, rallies, and sit-ins, according to a notification issued by the Home Department. The notification states that under Section 144, no assembly of more than five people will be permitted in any part of the province. The restrictions are aimed at maintaining public order and …

Stage actress and dancer Muneeba Shah was shot dead in Peshawar on Saturday night after unidentified gunmen opened fire on her rickshaw. According to police, the incident took place on Ring Road within the jurisdiction of Machni Gate Police Station, where unidentified assailants targeted the rickshaw. Muneeba Shah died on the spot, while the rickshaw driver sustained injuries and was …

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has made a surprising revelation, saying that his final music album will be released only after his death. In a recent interview, the 34-year-old artist said he wants to remain connected to the world of music even after his lifetime. Sheeran explained that he has included detailed instructions for the release of his last album in …

A nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin tomorrow (October 13) across 159 districts of Pakistan, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). In a statement, the NEOC said that during the weeklong campaign, more than 45.4 million children under the age of five will be administered polio drops. Alongside the vaccine, children will also receive an additional dose of …

Sixteen new dengue cases have been reported in Rawalpindi during the past 24 hours, according to the District Health Authority. Officials said that so far this year, 14,148 individuals have been tested for dengue, with 948 confirmed positive cases. Currently, 49 patients are under treatment at various hospitals, while no dengue-related deaths have been reported. As part of the ongoing …

A pilot project for Pakistan’s new digital system to report births and deaths has been launched in more than 50 hospitals and health centers across the country. The initiative is part of the National Biometric and Registration Policy Framework approved by the Prime Minister earlier this year. According to the Interior Ministry, NADRA has introduced this modern system in leading …

Metro bus and Orange Line train services in Lahore remain suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), while other traffic in the city is operating normally. According to officials, the suspension was ordered as a precautionary measure amid the demonstrations. The protest has also caused significant damage to metro infrastructure. At the Shahdara …

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border, terming the unprovoked firing and raids by the Taliban government as a “serious provocation.” In a statement shared on social media platform X, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the country’s “befitting response and strikes are against Taliban infrastructure and to neutralize Fitna-e-Khawarij and Fitna-e-Hindustan terrorist …

Over the last four decades, China has written one of the most remarkable success stories of the modern world. From a nation once struggling with poverty and isolation, it has emerged as a symbol of determination, innovation, and balanced growth. To say that “China speaks the language of progress” is to acknowledge a transformation built on vision, planning, and the …

The dengue outbreak in Islamabad continues as 26 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the district administration. Health department officials said that 14 cases were reported from rural areas and 12 from urban parts of the capital. Out of the total patients, 17 have been admitted to various hospitals for treatment. The district administration stated …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has thwarted multiple attempts to travel abroad using fake documents, arresting four suspects, including a woman, at Islamabad and Quetta airports. According to an FIA spokesperson, the Rawalpindi Immigration staff offloaded three passengers names Salman Khan, Badshah Khan, and a woman identified as Armaghan Balkhi for possessing forged travel documents. Salman Khan, a resident …

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting information technology education and sports development, marking a new chapter of cooperation between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place in Karachi in the presence of Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and Saudi Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al Saud. Also present were Saudi Ambassador …

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Makkah and Madinah are dearer to Pakistanis than their own lives, calling it a great honor for Pakistan to host and safeguard visitors to the holy sites. Speaking at a ceremony held in honor of the Pakistan–Saudi Joint Business Council delegation, the chief minister said she had spent several years in Jeddah …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has confirmed receiving the handwritten resignation of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday afternoon. According to official sources, the resignation was delivered to the Governor’s House by Brigadier (Retd) Musaddiq Abbasi, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Anti-Corruption. Abbasi handed over the resignation to the caretaker at the Governor’s House, who …

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized the government’s firm commitment to boosting Pakistan’s agricultural exports through value addition, innovation, and quality enhancement — particularly in the citrus sector. The Minister noted that citrus, especially Kinnow mandarin, holds a crucial place in Pakistan’s export portfolio, and restoring its global competitiveness remains a top priority for the Ministry of …

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that it is time to show the “real and vibrant Balochistan” to the world which that is patriotic, culturally rich, and full of potential. Speaking at the ongoing Balochistan Grand Tourism Festival at Lok Virsa, Islamabad today, the Minister emphasized that promoting Balochistan’s beauty, heritage, and hospitality through tourism and internal …