KARACHI: The memory of the deadly Gul Plaza fire still haunts the city, serving as a grim reminder of how devastating fire incidents can be. However, fires continue to erupt unabated, exposing serious gaps in safety standards and emergency preparedness. Alarmingly, Karachi reported 225 fire incidents in January alone, leaving […]
ISLAMABAD: After a gap of nearly three months since November 4, 2025, Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, was allowed to meet her close relatives, including her daughter and sisters-in-law, a few days ago on the condition that the interaction would not be used for political […]
ISLAMABAD: At least 31 people were martyred and dozens others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside an imambargah during Friday prayers in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, officials confirmed. The explosion took place at Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra, triggering panic and chaos among worshippers gathered for prayers. Eyewitnesses told that […]
ISLAMABAD: Jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s medical report has been shared with his family on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday. In a post on X, Tarar said that the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) executive director sent the report to […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed 28 accords and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to expand bilateral cooperation, marking a significant push to strengthen collaboration in trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. The agreements were inked during Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Pakistan, reflecting a shared commitment to elevate relations […]
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit and was given a red-carpet welcome at Nur Khan air base. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received the visiting dignitary upon his arrival. The Foreign Office said President Mirziyoyev is visiting Pakistan […]
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said India was carrying out terrorism across Pakistan through proxy elements after suffering a humiliating defeat in Marka-e-Haq — the period of conflict with India from April 22 to May 10 last year. Addressing a special Kashmir Solidarity Day session at the Azad […]
HARARE: India will face England in Friday’s ICC U19 World Cup final after registering a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second semi-final at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday. Batting first, Afghanistan posted an imposing total of 310-4 in their 50 overs, thanks to brilliant centuries from Faisal […]
ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will undertake a two-day official visit to Pakistan on February 5-6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Foreign Office said the visit underscores growing bilateral ties between the two countries, which share a long history, faith, […]
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain divided over the party’s planned protest on February 8, with some parliamentarians opposing road closures and proposed lockdowns, sources said. The Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced a nationwide strike on February 8, marking the second anniversary of the 2024 general elections, which […]