England have now posted the highest ever innings total against Pakistan by any team, as the visitors accumulated more than 800 runs on the fourth day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan. This is the second time in cricket history that any team has scored more than 700 runs in a Test match against Pakistan. This is …

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, who will land in Pakistan next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, is likely to address the joint session of parliament. The Chinese premier will arrive in Pakistan on October 14 for the SCO summit set to take place on October 15-16. According to Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Prime Minister Shehbaz …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the federal government is terminating contracts with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the first phase. Chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said this has been done after the mutual consent of the owners of the IPPs. The Prime Minister informed the Cabinet that only the outstanding amounts owed …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday revealed details of yearly tax theft in Pakistan. The minister revealed that tax evasion in Pakistan stands at nearly Rs7,000 bln annually. He said steps are afoot to broaden the tax net and bring reforms to the tax system of Pakistan. The minister also announced the ‘war against tax evaders’ in Pakistan and admitted all …

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has said protection of life and property has been his government’s foremost responsibility and priority. A grand Jirga being held in Peshawar hosted by KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur, attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi and leaders of various political parties. “We all have gathered here for the sake of peace …

In a tragic incident near Pathankot, two police officers were martyred and four others, including a civilian, were injured when unknown suspects opened fire on a police van during a routine patrol. The attack left the community in shock as law enforcement rushed to secure the area. The police van which was patrolling the area, came under heavy fire, resulting …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a restraining order stopping the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) from releasing the final merit list for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). The decision came after a group of students filed petitions, raising concerns over alleged errors in the test. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, who presided over the case, …

Economists, architects, traders, and business leaders have appealed to the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) and the Sindh government to take serious notice of the rundown road infrastructure, collapsed sewerage system, and rampant pollution outside almost all business centres and markets in Karachi. They expressed these concerns while speaking to The Express Tribune, noting that the economic …

RAWALPINDI: Saudi Arabian Minister of Investment Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Falih and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir discussed initiatives to strengthen “evergrowing brotherly” bilateral cooperation in a variety of sectors, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The development took place during a meeting between the minister accompanied by a delegation and army chief in Rawalpindi. …

RAWALPINDI: Marriage halls, restaurants, and cafes will remain closed for a period of five days in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, officials said on Thursday. The decision to shut them down from October 12 to 16 was made in light of security measures being implemented ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for October 15-16. The …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered to de-seal the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in the federal capital, two days after the Capital Development Authority (CDA) sealed it. The court’s orders were issued by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq during the hearing of a plea filed by the KP government. Justice Farooq told the CDA lawyer that the authority …

ISLAMABAD : Sanjay Leela Bhansali defends his admiration and understanding about the character ‘Devads’ from his film after Shah Rukh Khan criticised it. Complex characters in Bollywood have been a reason for debate among filmmakers and actors, and one such character is Devdas. Sanjay Leela Bhansali made the film Devdas based on the 1917 novel of the same name. A …

ISLAMABAD : The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Wednesday approved the establishment of an independent multiplayer market for power generation and purchase to gradually end the government’s role as a sole purchaser of electricity. Experts say that an independent operator can effectively connect buyers and sellers of electricity, resulting in more efficiency and market competitive prices. According to a …

ISLAMABAD: A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said on Wednesday. The plane had taken off from the western US coastal city of Seattle on Tuesday evening, airline spokesman Yahya Ustun wrote on X, formerly Twitter.  “The pilot of our Airbus 350… flight TK204 …

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the government wants to get constitutional amendments passed before October 25, but doing so before the said date is “neither a necessity nor obligatory”, The former foreign minister, while speaking to a private TV channel, said that the parliamentary legislative process gives their sitting government the right to amend …

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan has decided to develop a Polio vaccine locally with the cooperation of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Coordinator to PM on Health Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath has also appealed to UNICEF for cooperation in the development of the Polio vaccine in Pakistan. UNICEF Supply Chain Division Director met coordinator to PM on health and both exchanged views …

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi on Wednesday fixed indictment date of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and others in the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case. Justice Amjad Ali Shah of the ATC conducted hearing in May 9-related cases. Both former and inactive names from the PTI including Shireen Mazari, Sadaqat Abbasi, Amjad Khan Niazi and Usman Dar …

ISLAMABAD : Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has made history by becoming the youngest climber in the country to summit all 14 peaks exceeding 8,000 metres. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone today by reaching the summit of Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 metres. Known as the “Broad Boy,” Kashif reached the summit early this morning, solidifying his place in the annals …

ISLAMABAD : A high-level Saudi Arabian delegation, led by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, is expected to arrive in Islamabad today at 6pm for a two-day visit aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two nations. There are reports the delegation may arrive in Pakistan tomorrow morning. Khalid bin Abdulaziz is also the former minister of energy and …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has sought actionable suggestions from the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), the Auditor General, and the Attorney General for the proper utilization of the funds in the Dams Fund case. During the hearing, the apex court was apprised that a complete investigation found no misappropriation of the fund. A three-member bench, headed …

BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday asked the United States to stop its “double-faced” approach toward China, change its double-dealing practice on the Taiwan question, and cease arming Taiwan. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query about a recent U.S. decision to provide military assistance worth around …

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council issued a press statement on Tuesday strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, which resulted in the deaths of two Chinese and several Pakistani nationals along with injuries to additional Chinese and Pakistani nationals. The members of the Security Council “condemned in the strongest terms the …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has attributed the current economic stability of Pakistan to the successful completion of a standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and successfully completed by the caretaker government. Speaking to a delegation of investors led by Barclays at the Finance Division on Tuesday, the finance minister emphasized that the …

The 19th anniversary of victims of the deadly earthquake of October 8, 2005, is being observed across Pakistan including Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The 2005 earthquake claimed thousands of lives besides causing massive damage to infrastructure especially in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Different events are being organized in different parts of the country including Azad Jammu and Kashmir to …

In a key development regarding the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport, a Turkish company’s documents and bid have been technically approved, quoting well-placed sources. As per details, bids for the airport’s outsourcing were submitted, but representatives of two companies were disqualified from the process due to late submission. The Turkish company placed the highest bid for the project. The tender …

A new petition challenging constitutional amendments has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC). According to details, the petition against the constitutional amendments was moved by Advocate Saeem Chaudhry in the Supreme Court. The petition argues that Article 179, concerning the retirement age of judges, should be declared a fundamental part of the Constitution. It also requested a ruling that …

Renowned Pakistani actor Mazhar Ali has passed away after a prolonged battle with lung disease. The versatile actor, known for his memorable roles in popular dramas like ‘Aroosa’ and ‘Afshan’. Mazhar Ali’s family, who currently reside in Canada, confirmed the news of his death. He had left an indelible mark on the television industry with his impressive range of performances across …

The Punjab transport department on Tuesday launched a crackdown against smoke-emitting vehicles to control smog. According to details, 330 vehicles have been fined Rs2.7million within one week. The transport department had started to mobilize against smog. During the last week, nearly 17,000 vehicles have been examined. 849 vehicles were also issued challans for not having the fitness certificates. Roadmap for …

A small trainee plane crashed in the Gandaf area of Swabi on Tuesday, but fortunately, no casualties were reported. According to local authorities, the crew aboard the training aircraft managed to save their lives by using parachutes moments before the crash. Both crew members escaped unscathed, though the plane was completely destroyed on impact. The cause of the crash is …

Saud Shakeel and Naseem Shah ensured to tick all the boxes as the host were bundled out for mammoth 556 on the second day in the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Tuesday. Pakistan were bundled out in 149th over. Shakeel and Shah continued to move the scorecard forward following the centuries scored by captain Shan …

BEIJING: October 7 marks the first anniversary of the conflict in Gaza. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that the harsh reality fully proves that military operations and violence are not the way out, and will only accumulate grievance and push peace and stability further out of reach. “The Gaza conflict has been dragging on for a whole …

BEIJING: Border control authorities on the Chinese mainland recorded about 13.57 million inbound and outbound trips during the National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to 7, according to the Ministry of Public Security. They also recorded 606,000 vehicles crossing the border during the seven days, one of the longest public holidays on the mainland, according to a statement released by …

Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected a statement by the Afghan foreign ministry regarding the political situation in the country, asking the Afghan interim government (AIG) to focus on fixing its own domestic problems instead of lecturing a democratic country. In a statement today, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch rejected the “frivolous” statement made by the spokesperson of the Ministry …

This comes after two years of speculation surrounding their separation. Agha Ali disclosed the news during a podcast with Ahmed Ali Butt, where clips of the interview have since gone viral on social media. During the interview, Ahmed Ali Butt referred to Agha Ali as a “happily divorced man,” to which Agha responded with laughter, stating, “You just knocked someone …

In the first Test against England currently being played in Multan, Pakistan lost three wickets, Abdullah Shafique was dismissed after scoring 102 runs off 184 balls, and captain Shan Masood followed shortly after, making 151 runs off 177 balls. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel are now at the crease, with Pakistan’s score standing at 289 runs for the loss of …

Five people were killed due to extreme weather conditions and the large crowd at the airforce show in the southern city of India’s Chennai. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered along a beach in the blazing sun on Sunday with temperatures hitting 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) at the airforce. Scorching summer temperatures are common in India but years …

A petition seeking disqualification of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been filed in Peshawar High Court (PHC). “Gandapur has violated his oath of office and been liable to be declared as disqualified under Article 62 of the constitution,” petition read. Chief Minister KP, Gandapur, has used government resources for his political rallies, according to the plea. “The …

In the wake of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) D-Chowk protests, a case of sedition and terrorism has been filed against PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and several senior party leaders and workers in Lahore and Rawalpindi. Prominent leaders named in the First Information Report (FIR) include Hammad Azhar, Salman Akram Raja, Ghulam Mohiuddin, MPA Shehbaz, Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, Sheikh Imtiaz, …

Traffic in Islamabad is flowing smoothly, with all major roads and intersections now fully open, according to a police spokesperson. The city’s senior superintendent of police (traffic) is personally overseeing the situation on the ground to ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicles. In a series of updates, the police confirmed that several key routes, including Rawat T Cross, Koral Chowk, …

Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s third largest city Haifa early on Monday as the country looked poised to expand ground incursions into southern Lebanon on the first anniversary of the Gaza war, which has spread conflict across the Middle East. Iran-backed Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group fighting Israel in Gaza, said it targeted a military base south …