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King Charles makes shocking confession in new video King Charles and Sir Elton John amazed fans in new video, revealing heartfelt truth about themsselves.
The British Embassy has send warm wishes to King Charles on his 78th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, looking back at one of the monarchâs most memorable recent visits across the Atlantic.
Punjab has approved two new hospital projects worth a combined Rs11.65 billion under its latest development package.
Karachiâs Lyari neighborhood has received its first portable boxing ring to promote womenâs boxing and provide young female athletes with better training opportunities.
Super Power has expanded its EMOTO electric two-wheeler lineup in Pakistan, introducing several electric motorcycles and scooters with introductory prices ranging from Rs 197,000 to Rs 899,999.
It has been a special year for the couple, who got engaged in January and announced that they were expecting their first child in July Marco Pierre White's son Luciano has become a father to a baby girl with his fashion designer fiancee,' Stephanie Beard.
Pink Rehri Bazaars have been established in Sargodha and Faisalabad to provide women with dignified employment opportunities and help them become financially independent.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said illegal gold mining in Kohat was linked to terrorism, with 80 per cent of the proceeds going to Afghanistan, and named several politicians whom he accused of being involved in the activity.
Pakistan Railways has launched a digital refund system and revised its standard operating procedures (SOPs) to help passengers claim refunds when operational problems affect their journeys.
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Friday called for an immediate end to military provocations in the Gulf and renewed regional diplomacy as the United States, Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exchanged sharply conflicting accusations at a UN Security Council meeting on attacks against...
BANNU: Police foiled a terrorist attack on Kingar Pul Police Checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwaâs Bannu district on Friday night, eliminating four terrorists in retaliation, a police spokesperson said.
Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has questioned Australia captain Pat Cumminsâ claim that he was unaware of the use of sandpaper during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, arguing that any experienced bowler would immediately recognise the difference between natural wear and deliberate...
Fly Jinnah has added a brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet after the plane arrived at Karachi Airport from France.
The 128-kilometre Lillah-Jhelum Road project has been completed five years after its launch in 2021, improving connectivity for residents of Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan in Punjab.
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) took place in Islamabad on November 12-13, 2026.
Almost 141 overs were lost in the Test match against Sri Lanka, and only three innings of cricket were possible across five days.
Members of the Environmental Protection Force , which operates under the Environmental Protection Agency , visits a field where stubble burning is taking place to extinguish the fire and curb smog and air pollution, on the outskirts of Lahore, November 12, 2026.
Heavy snowfall has disrupted traffic at Khunjerab Pass along the Pakistan-China border, leaving tourists, passengers, and dozens of cargo containers stranded on the Karakoram Highway (KKH).
The Balochistan Assembly on Friday rejected a resolution seeking the abolition of the Sardari (tribal chieftaincy) system and effective implementation of a 1976 law aimed at ending the practice, with six members voting against it and five supporting it.
Prince Harry keeps his word to King Charles with surprising decision Prince Harry doubled down on his stance with the Palace after he kept his word amid his wishes to reconcile with father King Charles.
French muralist Chifumi believes art is a powerful medium of communication that allows people to express themselves and connect beyond language barriers.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) another fortnight to submit the federal government's formal written request for local government elections in 42 cantonment boards across the country, warning that it would have no option but to pass appropriate...
Sindh's future will be decided by its people, and any move to create a new province must fulfil constitutional requirements, Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said on Friday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for Pakistan's mineral resources to be developed alongside environmental protection, stressing that mining projects must follow international standards and use modern technology to safeguard water resources and workers' health and safety.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday said that parliament and provincial assemblies could not be "bypassed or negated" in the process of creating new provinces, saying any move to determine public opinion through a referendum must follow constitutional procedures.
The Supreme Court has ruled that an heir's right to inheritance takes effect immediately upon the death of the property owner and does not require the acceptance or consent of other heirs.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the agreed $5 billion bilateral trade target with Turkiye and wants more Turkish investment, especially in its Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
People sit at a coffee shop as they wait for their flight at the Dubai International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024.
ABU DHABI: Yemenâs internationally recognised government is fortifying positions on the outskirts of Aden province, home to their de facto capital, as their Houthi foes seize hilltops overlooking the area, military officials told AFP.
The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the introduction of basic Arabic as a compulsory subject in all government primary schools across the province.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights after serious communications problems disrupted the countryâs air traffic control system.
Islamabad will become Pakistan's first fully cashless city by December 31, with cash payments set to be discontinued in all departments of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) after November 30.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for Pakistan's mineral resources to be developed alongside environmental protection, stressing that mining projects must follow international standards and use modern technology to safeguard water resources and workers' health and safety.
Pakistan will host a major International Hockey Federation (FIH) event after a gap of 24 years, with the fifth edition of the FIH Hockey Menâs Nations Cup scheduled to be held in Lahore from February 19 to 28, 2027.
Turkiye and Qatar signed a defence agreement on Friday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said would further strengthen ties between the regional allies, his office said.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday blamed the Commerce Department for failing to blacklist Megaspeed, the Singapore company at the centre of a scandal that prompted Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang to resign .
The deteriorating condition of the Jauhar Morr flyover in Karachi has raised safety concerns, as damaged concrete, exposed steel reinforcement bars, and cracks have been spotted on its supporting pillars.
Pakistan will offer investors clear and uniform fiscal terms for mining projects, without requiring "case-by-case" negotiations, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Friday, as the government sought to attract long-term investment in the country's mineral sector.
The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has applauded Punjabâs drive to modernise its brick-kiln sector, saying the reforms could serve as a pilot for eliminating bonded labour and attracting ethical foreign investment.
Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited international suppliers to bid for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes scheduled for delivery in December 2026 and January 2027 as the country prepares for higher winter gas demand.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has paid Rs 1.932 trillion in profits to the federal government, nearly Rs 500 billion above the revenue target set for the entire FY27 fiscal year.
State Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said on Thursday that the 27th Amendment has vested authority to hear constitutional matters in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), not the Supreme Court (SC).
Show-cause notices have been issued to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Huzaifa Rehman for allegedly violating the code of conduct under the Election Act 2017, Punjab Election Commissioner Sharifullah said on Thursday.
Democratic US Senator Chris Van Hollen said on Thursday he would run for Senate majority leader, challenging Chuck Schumer, who has led the Democrats in the Senate since 2017, after the Democratic Party won a majority in the chamber in the midterm elections.
Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistanâs Mari Energies, marking its entry into South Asia as the country steps up efforts to attract foreign investment in its mineral sector.
The investigation into senior cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is nearing completion, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also set to announce new central contracts for its players, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday.
Despite an opening statement by Turkiyeâs presidency â of making the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya an âimplementation COPâ â the negotiators from rich countries have seemed reluctant to include a delivery plan for adaptation finance in line with COP30âs call for efforts to...
Pakistan has denounced Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia, while reaffirming its support for Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Pakistan has attracted more than 5,000 attendees from over 60 countries to its international minerals investment forum in Islamabad which could help bring foreign investment into the countryâs mining sector.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to increase womenâs share of their workforce from the current 17 percent to 22 percent by December 2028.
Mobilink Bank, one of the largest microfinance Banks in Pakistan, has signed a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 82.51% shareholding in Apna Microfinance Bank Limited (Apna Bank), subject to applicable legal and regulatory approvals.
The government on Thursday reduced the price of petrol by Rs3 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4, marking the eighth consecutive decrease.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday rejected âconspiracy theoriesâ suggesting that the permission granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to meet his lawyers was linked to "discussion" on the proposed 28th Amendment.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wanted Vice President JD Vance to focus "his complete and total attention" on any crime and corruption in Democratic-run US cities, saying that effort could save more money than a deal with Iran.
âą Five die across territory in deadliest attacks since Oct 27 polls âą Infant freezes to death inside tent for displaced âą UN warns Gaza crises worsening as winter approaches KHAN YUNIS: Israeli fire killed 11 people in Gaza on Thursday, including a surgeon in a strike on a major hospital, while...
Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan wants his party leaders to âstick firmly to the ideologyâ of the party, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said on Thursday.
A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared to rebuke Defence Secretary Pete Hegsethâs delegation on Wednesday after laughter could be heard as they climbed the steps of the solemn site, according to a video of the incident.
âą Marriyum says situation much better than previous years, thanks to concerted efforts âą Indian monitors criticised for âunder-reportingâ pollution over Diwali; authority claims toxicity levels âtoo highâ to record LAHORE: The Punjab government insisted on Wednesday that there should be no politics...
In a historic upset, Democrat Scott Colom has won his US Senate race in traditionally conservative Mississippi, networks projected Wednesday, making him the first African American elected to the chamber from the southern state in more than 140 years.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Thursday that there was âsignificant evidenceâ of âsufficient quantitiesâ of placer gold flowing in the provinceâs five rivers.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed grief over the martyrdom of 10 police personnel in a terrorist attack on a police team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwaâs Kohat district.
PTI leader and lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa said on Wednesday, after an hours-long meeting with party founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail, that his blood pressure was at a "frightening level" but the ex-premier was still "alert and strong".
Families dealing with inheritance can now get the exact process and list of documents for their case from an automated chatbot, introduced on the revamped succession website of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted Pakistanâs solar power boom at the COP31 in Turkiye, where world leaders gathered to discuss joint solutions to combat climate change.
Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and PML-Q leader Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Wednesday asserted that he stood by his claims regarding corruption in Punjab.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised that Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant represents clean electricity and energy security for the people of Pakistan.
A first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi ended on Tuesday, with Washington calling for a ânewâ security framework, as Europe fears US President Donald Trump plans a deal with Moscow on the continentâs future.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Tuesday defended the medical treatment being provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, insisting that the government had neither "neglected" his healthcare needs in the past nor would it allow any negligence in the future.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that he told G7 allies that the US economic sanctions and naval blockade were working so well that President Donald Trump did not need to conduct major combat operations in Iran.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday called for a âpolitical resetâ, wherein all political parties must unite for the sake of the country, while also urging the prime minister to take measures to build trust with the governmentâs allies and the opposition.
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BBC News Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter Published 10 November 2026 Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude chatbot, could be valued at around $1.3 trillion (ÂŁ1...
Multan Sultans is reportedly considering England all-rounder Ben Stokes as their marquee direct signing for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Fog has forced the closure of the M4 motorway to heavy traffic between Pindi Bhattian and Abdul Hakeem, according to Motorway Police Central Region spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed.
The controversy surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has expanded beyond reports of an extramarital affair, with new allegations linking his relationship with a Chinese businesswoman to at least $7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chip shipments to China.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a revised distribution schedule for electric bikes under the CM E-Bike Scheme for students.
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch said on Tuesday that the government and the party had agreed on the âbasic outlinesâ of a proposed agreement as the two sides held their 10th round of negotiations on petroleum levy relief.
Britain said on Tuesday that its military bases were safe, after the US removed huge refuelling aircraft from a British airbase following what the Wall Street Journal said was a threat from Iran, the second such apparent evacuation in three months.
The lawyer representing Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that the senior PTI leader, who is currently incarcerated at Kot Lakhpat jail, was taken to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) days after suffering a fall.
Dr Uzma Khan, sister of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, on Tuesday again approached the Supreme Court (SC) seeking an early fixation of the contempt plea against the federal government over alleged flouting of the courtâs order to shift the ex-premier to Shifa International Hospital (SIH)...
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The State Bank of Pakistan's decision to lower its benchmark policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 percent has delivered the largest single-meeting reduction in the current easing cycle, recalibrating borrowing costs for both federal debt servicing and industrial working capital.
Pakistan's technology services sector continues to post one of the few bright spots in the country's services trade ledger, with State Bank of Pakistan balance-of-payments data confirming steady year-on-year gains in computer and information services receipts.
MELBOURNE / RAWALPINDI â In Australian conditions that have historically tested visiting subcontinental sides, Pakistan's one-day international unit has found a reliable formula by returning to its traditional strength: sustained, aggressive fast bowling backed by sharp catching in the cordon.
LONDON / SINGAPORE â Financial markets and trade ministries across Europe and Asia are recalibrating economic forecasts as the combination of a shifting US trade posture and a measured Federal Reserve easing cycle alters global capital flows.
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