Islamabad: A parliamentary standing committee has approved a proposed bill requiring members of parliament and their family members to declare their assets and liabilities, officials said on Tuesday.According to the bill, the publication of asset details will be carried out in the public interest, subject to security considerations and with the approval of the Speaker…
Kabul: At least seven people were killed and several others injured in a powerful explosion that struck a high-security area of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, police officials confirmed.According to Kabul police, the blast targeted a hotel located in the Shahr-e-Naw commercial district, one of the city’s busiest and heavily secured areas. Emergency services rushed to the…
Islamabad: Newly appointed Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai has called for strengthening parliament as the true center of power, while also signaling conditional support for the government on matters of national importance.Addressing the National Assembly for the first time as Leader of the Opposition, Achakzai said that the opposition wants the parliament to function as…
Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to celebrate Basant every year after declaring the event safe and successful in Lahore, following strict security measures and coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies.According to official sources, the provincial government had issued strict instructions to security institutions to ensure a safe Basant, with a particular focus on preventing…
Islamabad: The Cyber Crime Circle of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad has arrested members of an organized gang involved in ATM fraud during a targeted operation.According to officials, the gang’s main suspect, Asma Minhaj, was arrested from Chiniot, while additional members were apprehended from Mehrabadi, Islamabad, following her identification.During the operation, authorities…
Islamabad: With strategic support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), ITCN Asia 2026 has emerged as a key platform for promoting digital investment, global collaboration, and technology partnerships in Pakistan. The second day of the event witnessed continued momentum in strategic partnerships and key agreements, highlighting Pakistan’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and new avenues…
Islamabad: The moon of Shaban-ul-Moazzam was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Tuesday.According to the official statement, the first day of Shaban 1447 AH will fall on Wednesday, January 21, while Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the evening of Tuesday, February 3.The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was chaired…
Karachi: The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road has climbed to 26, while 73 people remain missing, according to the Sindh government.Officials at the Sindh government’s helpline desk said that initially 70 missing persons were reported, with three more names added later, bringing the total number of missing…
Şanlıurfa, Türkiye: Several countries have intensified actions against Afghan migrants, citing growing security and immigration challenges, according to official and media reports.Following similar measures in Germany and Iran, Turkish authorities have further tightened their crackdown on illegal Afghan migrants. Afghanistan International reported that 14 Afghan nationals were arrested in the city of Şanlıurfa for entering…
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against Scotland in the 12th match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, being played in Harare.Pakistan captain Farhan Yousuf invited Scotland to bat after winning the toss. Speaking after the toss, Scottish skipper Thomas Knight said he would also have preferred to bowl first, adding…
