Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj has said that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have prepared a draft defence agreement after nearly a year of talks, a signal that they could be seeking a bulwark against a flare-up of regional violence in the last two years. Harraj told Reuters a day ago the potential deal […]
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert warning of rain and a further drop in temperatures across most districts of the province. According to the PDMA, a western weather system is expected to enter Punjab between January 16 and 19. Heavy rainfall and snowfall are forecast in Murree, the Galiyat and […]
Gold prices recorded a sharp decline in both global and local markets on Thursday, pulling back after recent gains, while silver prices also edged lower. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $37 per ounce to $4,601, ending a three-day upward streak. Following the decline in global prices, gold rates in […]
Karachi once again became a hub of colours, creativity and culture as Art Fest Karachi 2026 opened its doors to artists, students and the general public at Sumbra Art Gallery. Organised by the Sindh Culture Department, the exhibition was inaugurated by Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Provincial Minister for Culture Sindh, drawing large crowds eager to engage […]
Sarmad Khoosat’s upcoming film Lali is set to have its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. One of the world’s largest public film festivals, the Berlinale will take place in Berlin, Germany, from February 12 to 22, 2026. The announcement was made through a post on the film’s official Instagram account, where […]
One of Australia’s top writers’ festivals was cancelled on Tuesday, after 180 authors boycotted the event and its director resigned, saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author and warned moves to ban protests and slogans after the Bondi Beach mass shooting threatened free speech. Louise Adler, the Jewish daughter of Holocaust […]
Quetta police have arrested the District Health Officer (DHO) of Washuk after recovering a large quantity of government-issued medicines from his vehicle during a late-night operation, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, personnel from New Sariab police station were conducting strict vehicle checks at the Mian Ghundi checkpoint on Mastung Road at around 2am, […]
Pakistan said on Thursday it is in contact with US authorities and closely monitoring the situation after reports emerged that Washington plans to suspend visa processing for applicants from dozens of countries, including Pakistan. “The US is reviewing its visa policies, and we hope it will restore visas for Pakistan soon,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir […]
A district court in Islamabad on Thursday cancelled the bail of lawyer and activist Imaan Mazar and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to controversial social media posts, citing repeated non-appearances and heated scenes during proceedings. In view of the circumstances, the court revoked the bail earlier granted to the two, ordered […]
Pakistan’s passport has moved up the global travel freedom rankings, climbing to 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, according to data released on Wednesday. The index, compiled by London-based Henley & Partners using data from the International Air Transport Association, shows that Pakistani passport holders now have visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorisation […]