KHUZDAR: A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar district in Balochistan on Sunday, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre said, adding that the tremor occurred at a depth of eight kilometres. According to the NSMC, the epicentre of the earthquake was located about 70 kilometres west of Khuzdar. Relevant authorities said they were […]
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PNEC holds 37th convocation in Karachi
KARACHI: The 37th convocation of Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) was held on Thursday at the Bahria Auditorium, where Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah attended as the chief guest. A total of 353 graduates were awarded degrees, including four PhDs, 41 MS degrees and 308 bachelor’s degrees. During the […]
PAF Airmen Academy hosts passing out parade of trainees
RAWALPINDI: The passing out parade of Trainees Entries No 2306, 2406 and 2412 was held on Friday at the PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi. President NASTP Advisory Board was the chief guest at the ceremony and was received by the Air Officer Commanding of the academy. A total of 1,155 trainees […]
Gold prices fall sharply after dip in international rates
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp decline in the local market on Thursday, tracking a drop in international rates. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola fell by Rs 900 to settle at Rs 454,862. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of […]
Afghanistan still hosts terrorist groups, UN report validates Pakistan’s position
WEB DESK: A United Nations Security Council report has once again validated Pakistan’s long-standing position that Afghanistan continues to serve as a safe haven for terrorist groups, describing cross-border militancy as a serious and growing threat to regional security. Covering developments from May 29, 2024, to November 11, 2025, the […]
ATC sentences PTI leaders to 10 years in May 9 riots case, Qureshi acquitted
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday sentenced PTI leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and three others to 10 years of imprisonment each in a case related to the May 9 riots. The verdict was announced by ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul inside Kot […]
PM lays foundation stone for Center of Excellence for Autism
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a national Center of Excellence for Autism, directing that the state-of-the-art facility be completed within one year instead of the initially planned two. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister said it was the responsibility of the government […]
Armed Forces pay tribute to LN Mehfooz Shaheed on martyrdom anniversary
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces on Wednesday paid glowing tribute to Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on his martyrdom anniversary, reaffirming their resolve to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to ISPR, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Admiral […]
Begging, document fraud behind majority of offloading cases: FIA
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Agha Rafiullah, during which the issue of passengers being offloaded from flights was discussed in detail. Briefing the committee, Director General Federal Investigation Agency said that 51,000 […]
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until January 27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft for another month until January 27, 2026, according to a notice to airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority on Wednesday. Under the latest Notam, the restriction will remain in force from December 25, 2025, to January […]









