KHARAN, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces killed 12 militants following coordinated attacks on two banks and a police station in Kharan district of southwestern Balochistan province, the military said Thursday.Between 15 and 20 Indian-backed terrorists from the group Fitna al-Hindustan stormed the city police station and two commercial banks, making off with 3.4 million Pakistani…
اسلام آباد — خلائی و بالائی فضا تحقیقاتی کمیشن (سپارکو) نے اعلان کیا ہے کہ شعبان 1447 ہجری کا نیا چاند متوقع طور پر 21 جنوری 2026 کو نظر آئے گا۔سپارکو کے ترجمان کے مطابق نیا چاند 19 جنوری کو رات 12 بج کر 52 منٹ پر پیدا ہوگا۔ تاہم 19 جنوری کی شام چاند…
ISLAMABAD — The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that the new moon of Shaban 1447 Hijri is expected to be sighted on January 21, 2026.According to SUPARCO spokesperson, the new moon will be born on January 19 at 12:52 AM. However, moon sighting on the evening of January 19 is highly…
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has criticized the federal government’s approach, stating that demanding a change in failed policies results in being labeled a supporter of terrorists.Speaking during a meeting with affectees, CM Gandapur said, “My government raised its voice for peace from day one. We were against military operations yesterday,…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Election Commission has suspended the membership of 115 lawmakers across federal and provincial assemblies for failing to submit mandatory asset declarations.The suspension affects 32 members of the National Assembly, including a federal minister, 50 members from Punjab Assembly, and 33 from Sindh Assembly.Among those suspended are prominent political figures including Khalid Maqbool…
Islamabad | Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to eradicate poverty, unemployment and terrorism, and to steer Pakistan out of debt, stressing that national unity and cohesion were more critical now than ever before.Speaking during a meeting with members of the National Message of Peace Committee, the prime minister said…
Islamabad:A significant development emerged on Friday as Pakistan’s Senate took up the issue of restricting social media use by children under the age of 18, reflecting growing concerns over online safety and parental anxiety.During the Senate session, a call was made to impose a ban on minors’ use of social media platforms, including TikTok. The…
EPA/Shutterstock Security has been tightened across the country with vote counting under way At least seven Ugandan opposition supporters were killed overnight in disputed circumstances, as President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in results from Thursday’s presidential election. The opposition say they were attacked by security forces in the home of an MP…
Islamabad | Friday:Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in both local and international markets on Friday, reflecting stability in the global bullion trade.In the international bullion market, the price of gold held steady at $4,601 per ounce. As a result, prices in Pakistan’s local bullion markets also remained unchanged, with 24-karat gold trading at Rs…
Islamabad |Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formally launched the Prime Minister’s Sehat Card Programme for residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, extending free healthcare coverage to millions of citizens in the three regions.Addressing the launch ceremony, the prime minister said access to healthcare and medical treatment was a fundamental…
