ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has achieved a major breakthrough in the “ISMMart Group Scam,” one of Pakistan’s largest financial fraud cases, by recovering Rs1 billion so far and distributing Rs600 million among 3,400 affected victims in the first phase. A cheque distribution ceremony was held at NAB Headquarters, […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have successfully concluded Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan, under which a series of coordinated, swift, and intelligence-driven operations were carried out against Indian-sponsored terrorist elements attempting to disrupt peace and development by targeting innocent civilians, including women and children. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation […]
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), visited Quetta on Wednesday, where he received a comprehensive operational briefing on the prevailing security environment and ongoing internal security operations. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the briefing included details of […]
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 […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for raising trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan to $1 billion, as both countries signed more than 30 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering sectors including petroleum, mining, and maritime affairs. Speaking at a joint press conference after the signing ceremony, the prime […]
RAWALPINDI: The opening ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition–2026 was held at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, with the aim of strengthening military-to-military cooperation among friendly countries. The inaugural event marked the beginning of a 60-hour-long patrolling exercise and was attended by a […]
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have announced the appointment of Major Ella Waweya as their new Arabic-language spokesperson, making her the first Muslim to hold this role. Major Ella Waweya will present the IDF’s positions in Arabic across various platforms, the army said Tuesday. She has been serving as deputy […]
LAHORE: More than Rs540 million worth of kite string and kites were sold in Lahore over three days ahead of Basant, reflecting strong public enthusiasm as the historic festival makes its return to the city after 25 years. According to the Kite Association, over 500,000 kites were sold in city […]