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KARACHI: An increase has been recorded in the prices of gold across local bullion markets in Pakistan, whereas a significant decline has been witnessed in the value of silver. According to the All...

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has issued a presidential order directing that former U.S. Army Major Nidal Hasan be executed by a firing squad, bypassing traditional execution methods. According to international media...

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its official communique regarding economic review talks with Pakistan, confirming that both sides have reached a staff-level agreement. This landmark agreement paves the way for...

LAHORE: The official schedule for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country's biggest and most popular cricket league, has been announced. Filled with excitement and thrill, the tournament will...

ISLAMABAD: Twenty-one years have passed since the catastrophic earthquake struck Pakistan on October 8, 2005, yet the deep wounds of that apocalyptic disaster and the grief of those who lost their loved ones...

GOA: Fearless and legendary Bollywood actor Nana Patekar is no longer in this world. Active even at 75 and always fighting for farmers' rights, Nana Patekar passed away late at night on October...

ISLAMABAD: In yet another blow to inflation-stricken citizens, electricity has become more expensive across the country. According to a notification issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the price of electricity...

ISLAMABAD: Instead of curtailing the lavish lifestyles of ministers and advisors, the Shahbaz government has once again picked the pockets of the common public by increasing the price of petrol, while mocking relief...

KARACHI: The latest figures regarding foreign currency transactions in the open market and interbank across the country have been released. Throughout the business day, fluctuations were observed in the rates of all major...

MUMBAI: Indian singer Mika Singh has questioned why Muslims from Pakistan and those living in Dubai appear to be viewed differently by some people in India. According to Indian media reports, Mika Singh...

KARACHI: K-Electric, the power utility serving Karachi, has announced a schedule for temporary power outages in various parts of the city on October 8, 2026, due to maintenance work. According to the schedule...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally begun the verification process for applicants under its e-bike scheme for matriculation students, with youngsters aged 16 to 18 eligible for the initiative. According to details, the...

VEHARI: A disturbing incident involving the alleged desecration of two graves has been reported in Chak No. 62/WB, within the jurisdiction of Thaingi Police Station in Vehari district, Punjab, where a man was...

LAHORE: Police have uncovered an alleged three-member gang accused of manipulating ATM machines to defraud citizens and subsequently withdrawing money from their bank accounts. According to police, the suspects allegedly tampered with an...

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices declined in Pakistan’s local bullion market on Wednesday, with the price of gold falling by Rs3,100 per tola, while silver prices also recorded a decrease. According to the...

GUJRAT: An Additional Sessions Court in Gujrat has sentenced a father to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs500,000 after convicting him in a case involving the rape of his minor daughter....

SARGODHA: A domestic dispute in Mouza Wadhi, on the outskirts of Sargodha, allegedly resulted in the death of a man after his son opened fire on him. According to initial reports, an argument...

KARACHI: Meezan Bank has introduced a special financing facility for customers looking to purchase Apple’s latest flagship smartphones, allowing eligible customers to acquire the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in...

ISLAMABAD: The government-opposition negotiations, particularly between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), ended without a breakthrough after several key disagreements prevented the two sides from reaching a final understanding. According to sources...

LAHORE: Lahore police have intensified their crackdown on crimes against women and children, arresting two suspects in separate incidents involving an alleged assault on a woman and the sexual abuse of two minor...

KARACHI: The cost of mobile internet and hybrid services in Pakistan continues to increase, with some monthly packages now priced as high as Rs2,800, while several 15-day bundles cost more than Rs1,000, according...

NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower in the global bullion market, with the precious metal trading near $4,150 per ounce. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,150.23 per ounce, while US gold futures declined...

ISLAMABAD: In another setback for inflation-hit consumers, the government has once again increased the prices of petroleum products, raising the price of petrol by Rs1.19 per litre. According to a notification issued by...

KARACHI: Foreign currency rates have been released in Pakistan, with the US dollar quoted at Rs277.45 for buying and Rs278.05 for selling in the open market. In the interbank market, the dollar was...

ISLAMABAD: Concerns have been raised over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, with his lawyer and former spokesperson Faisal Chaudhry submitting a formal emergency request to the superintendent of Adiala...

KARACHI: K-Electric has issued a schedule for temporary power outages in various parts of Karachi on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. According to the power utility, electricity supply will be suspended from different feeders...

DUBAI: Excitement among cricket fans for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 has reached new heights, with more than one million ticket applications received within just three days of the start of the...

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the launch of online and physical ticket sales for the upcoming home T20I series against Sri Lanka, ending the wait for cricket fans eager...

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices remained stable in Pakistan as the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association released the latest rates for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with no change from the previous...

ISLAMABAD: Amid growing political tensions in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again offered conditional talks to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The prime minister made it clear that the door to...