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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is considering reducing the maximum number of mobile phone voice SIMs allowed against a single Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) from five to three, while simultaneously increasing the permissible limit for data SIMs to facilitate...
NEW DELHI: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest captain in menâs Twenty20 history on Saturday when he led out his side in Indiaâs domestic state competition, media reports said.
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Pakistanâs efforts to expand its maritime infrastructure have attracted potential investment from one of the countryâs largest business conglomerates, with Nishat Group Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha agreeing to explore opportunities in a government-proposed port project.
Lahore Fortâs historic Akbari Gate has undergone restoration after remaining closed for nearly two centuries.
An important meeting of the Muttahida Madaris Council Pakistan was held with the participation of leaders of various religious education organisations and federations from across the country, focusing on the educational, administrative, and social role of religious seminaries, challenges facing...
If your budget is around Rs 50,000, the best new phones you can buy in Pakistan right now are the Xiaomi Redmi 15, Infinix Hot 70, Motorola Moto G37 5G, Xiaomi Poco C85, and Realme C75x.
A laborer lost his life while another was rescued after a large mass of soil collapsed at an underpass construction site in Jamil Chowk on the outskirts of the provincial capital.
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.
TransPeshawar will launch a new bus route, DR-17, along Peshawarâs Southern Ring Road on Monday, November 16, to improve public transport connections across the city.
Emma Watson encounters little awkward moment outside Hollywood party was supposed to be another glamorous Hollywood evening, complete with stylish outfits, familiar faces and picture-perfect moments.
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...
The Sindh government is planning to phase out conventional vehicles used by provincial departments and replace them with electric vehicles (EVs) in a move aimed at cutting fuel costs and promoting environment-friendly transport.
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 called for an end to military provocations and attacks in the Gulf region, urging the protection of civilians and commercial shipping and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions amid heightened regional tensions.
The Rawalpindi Ring Road Authority has postponed the projectâs inauguration for the ninth time and decided not to announce another date for the ceremony.
Islamabad International Airport is expected to become easier to access through the Margalla Avenue Extension project, which has achieved 36 percent overall progress, while the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed the structural work of the Sangjani Interchange underpass.
Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.
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.
Senator Sherry Rehman Friday called for COP31 in Antalya to move beyond declarations and deliver a credible, accessible and equitable climate financing framework, warning that Pakistan and other climate-vulnerable countries were being pushed into a dangerous cycle of disasters, debt and declining...
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 number of third party motor insurance policies in Sindh has increased by approximately 3,940 percent in eight months, reaching 452,515, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
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's JF-17 Thunder garnered significant attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, leading to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a friendly country for its procurement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
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.
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.
Security forces killed 74 terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan, the the military media wing said on Friday.
Katie Price has shared her point of view on Russell Brand 's conviction after previously opening up about the her alleged rape by another British TV star 20 years ago.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has again denied any involvement in the plot to use sandpaper on the ball in a 2018 Test against South Africa, calling the allegations in Usman Khawajaâs autobiography âutter nonsenseâ.
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.
Microsoft 365 users around the world are struggling to access Outlook, Teams, and other services as Microsoft deals with a major outage.
Pakistani startups using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve peopleâs finances can now apply for grants of up to ÂŁ250,000 under a new GSMA Innovation Fund for AI-Enabled Financial Health .
Despite the formation of five technical committees by the divisional administration over the past eight years, the Canal Road has witnessed 619 accidents during the ongoing year, including 129 in October.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye on Thursday on the sidelines of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP31 Leaders Summit.
As the smog season reaches its peak, the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the Queen of Hills Murree and major cities across Punjab have come under the grip of alarming air pollution.
Punjab and Sindh are facing a projected 22 per cent irrigation-water shortfall during the ongoing Rabi season, raising concerns over the availability of water for wheat and other winter crops as the country's three major reservoirs currently hold a combined 6.167 million acre-feet of usable water.
Political leadership of Pakistan's two mineral rich provinces on Thursday extended security guarantees to foreign investors, as the federal government is also expected to announce new promissory deals with an international mining firm to extract critical minerals.
GUJRAT: The district police withdrew the policemen deployed for the security of both the PML-Q and PML-N ministers, lawmakers and ex-lawmakers on merit and without any discrimination, claim officials.
A crash and fire involving a truck and several other vehicles in the United Arab Emiratesâ Fujairah emirate killed 14 people and injured 30 others, police said on Thursday, in one of the UAEâs deadliest road crashes.
⢠Wedding halls, hotels warned against hosting such gatherings ⢠CCPO cites gun culture, clashes and hefty charges as reasons behind instructions PESHAWAR: Police have imposed a ban on private jirgas (informal dispute-resolution gatherings) and warned wedding halls and other venues against allowing...
⢠Five die across territory in deadliest attacks since Oct 27 polls ⢠Infant freezes to death inside tent for displaced ⢠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...
Security forces killed three terrorists on the N-25 highway in Balochistanâs Mastung district while repelling an attack on Kandawa Post, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, citing police.
One person was killed and multiple others wounded on Thursday in an active shooting in Washington, DC, with the shooter barricaded inside a building and personnel in tactical gear arriving on scene, according to local media.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday suggested that political parties hold a referendum to gauge the publicâs opinion on the creation of new administrative units or provinces, terming it the âsolutionâ to the ongoing debate.
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.
⢠Marriyum says situation much better than previous years, thanks to concerted efforts ⢠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...
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.
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).
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, telling world leaders fossil fuels âmust go the way of the dinosaursâ at a climate summit missing several prominent figures.
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.
Former Australian opening batsman Usman Khawaja has cancelled events to promote his new book, local media reported on Wednesday, after an awkward television interview in which he refused to confirm whether Australiaâs bowlers were involved in the 2018 ball-tampering plot in South Africa.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved contingent disaster financing (CDF) facilities up to $500 million for Pakistan to withstand disasters and facilitate disaster response.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived at the COP31 Antalya Leadersâ Summit in Turkiye, where he is set to highlight Pakistanâs climate priorities, along with other world leaders.
The PubÂlic Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday propoÂsed deferring the privatisation of power companies, expected to take place in January, until their assets, machinery, land and other properties are properly assessed and revalued to prevent potential losses to the national exchequer.
Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an effort on Tuesday to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, winning a reprieve for the polarising Pentagon chief before Democrats take control of Congress next year and possibly try again.
Israelâs parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a new government, after a deadlocked general election stripped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority but left his main rivals with no clear path to power.
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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.
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