In view of security arrangements for the second Test match between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi, the Metro Bus Service operating between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi will experience temporary suspensions at specific hours, according to the Metro Bus Authority. The service will remain suspended for one […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday welcomed a ceasefire agreement signed between Pakistan and Afghanistan, saying it ends days of hostility sparked by recent border clashes. Ishaq Dar said the truce, finalised late Saturday in Doha, was “the first step in the right direction.” He […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday successfully launched its first-ever hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, developed by the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), marking a historic milestone in the country’s space programme. The state-of-the-art satellite is equipped to capture ultra-detailed images across hundreds of light bands, enabling Pakistan to monitor crops, soil […]
PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter has arrested the prime suspect in the Rs40 billion Kohistan corruption case — one of the largest financial scandals in Pakistan’s history. Officials confirmed that the accused, Qaiser Iqbal, was taken into custody along with his wife shortly after being discharged […]
ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), featuring state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise Indus Shield Alpha, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the deployment demonstrated PAF’s advanced […]
ISLAMABAD: The Fake News Watchdog has released an investigative report exposing large-scale disinformation and fabricated stories spread during Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) recent protests. According to the report, between October 7 and 14, false statements, doctored videos, and fabricated claims were widely circulated on social media, fuelling panic and confusion. It […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) recent statements, calling them selective, biased, and premature, while warning that such narratives risk politicising cricket and undermining trust in global governance of the game. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, in a post on X, rejected the ICC’s “disputed allegation” […]
DOHA: Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a landmark ceasefire agreement, marking a major breakthrough in efforts to restore peace and stability along their troubled border, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced late Sunday. The truce, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, is expected to serve as a strong foundation for long-term peace between […]
Zimbabwe has accepted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) invitation to participate in the upcoming tri-nation T20 tournament. According to the PCB, Zimbabwe will replace Afghanistan, which had earlier withdrawn from the event. The three-nation series will feature Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka competing against each other. The tournament is scheduled […]
Pakistan’s long-serving communications satellite, PakSat-1R, is approaching the end of its operational life, prompting a gradual transition of television and data services to the newly launched PakSat-MM1 (also called PakSat-MM1R). Background: PakSat-1R’s Service Legacy PakSat-1R was launched in August 2011 using China’s Long March 3B/E rocket and placed at 38° […]
