The death toll from a passenger van that plunged into the Jhelum River near Garari Bridge on Azad Pattan Road in Rawalpindi’s Kahuta area has risen to six, after two more bodies were recovered on Friday. Rescue teams continued the search until dusk on the second day after the incident before suspending operations due to […]
Kazakhstan joined Abraham Accords to make an effort in stabilizing the situation in the Middle East, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev said on Friday. Addressing the International Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, Tokayev also emphasized his support for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state. “Kazakhstan’s decision to join the […]
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reconstituted a 23-member new political committee, issuing a formal notification that notably excludes former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur from the new structure. According to the party, PTI founder Imran Khan tasked Secretary General Salman Akram Raja with forming a new political committee. Acting on these directions, a notification […]
Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to see a significant reduction of up to Rs12 per litre from December 16, according to official sources. The relevant departments have completed initial calculations, and the proposal is now awaiting formal approval. Under the proposed adjustments, petrol is expected to become cheaper by 36 paisas per litre, while […]
The women’s softball event at the 35th National Games 2025 concluded with a gripping final in Karachi, where Pakistan Army defeated WAPDA 9–6 to secure the gold medal after an intense seven-inning contest. Both sides displayed exceptional skill and competitiveness, but Army’s early dominance and sustained pressure proved decisive. Pakistan Army began aggressively, keeping WAPDA […]
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the U.N. International Organization for Migration said on Friday. Torrential rain swept across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, flooding tents sheltering families displaced by two years of […]
In a significant move for the country’s education sector, the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has granted Arts students the opportunity to enroll in science streams, specifically Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering, after completing their matriculation. The groundbreaking decision will allow students who complete their matriculation in the Arts group to pursue Inter Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering programs, […]
The US is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, six sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The seizure was the first interdiction of an oil cargo or tanker from Venezuela, which has been under […]
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1,290 points or 0.77% to close at 169,865 on Friday, supported by improved liquidity and renewed investor confidence after a fresh IMF report praised the government’s structural reform efforts. The report, released earlier in the week, highlighted Islamabad’s commitment to fiscal consolidation, energy sector reforms and anti-corruption measures. These are […]
The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, on Friday announced January 24, 2026 as the polling date for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, though government sources indicate that the vote is likely to be postponed until June or July due to harsh winter conditions. According to an official notification issued under Article 48-A(1) of the Gilgit-Baltistan […]