KARACHI: Pakistan Customs successfully thwarted two gold smuggling attempts at Jinnah International Airport, recovering 100 tola of gold bars and $11,900 in foreign currency, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).In two separate operations conducted at the airport, customs officials confiscated 10 gold bars from passengers. The total value of the seized contraband in…
Riyadh: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the prestigious Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, showcasing the country’s vast mineral wealth and investment opportunities to global stakeholders.On the sidelines of the forum, Minister Malik held crucial bilateral meetings with key Saudi leadership including HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Saudi Minister…
BAGH, Azad Jammu & Kashmir — A young cricketer from a remote village in Azad Kashmir has earned selection to play in an international professional cricket league, marking a significant milestone for the region’s sporting talent. Najam Naseer Kiani,all-rounder from Hammohra village in District Bagh, will represent his franchise in the Global Cricket League USA,…
MOSCOW/TEHRAN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured Iran of comprehensive support and announced plans to strengthen strategic partnership between the two nations during a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.The two leaders held detailed discussions on the latest regional and international developments, according to statements from both capitals. The call comes at a…
KARACHI, Pakistan — The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has strongly rejected Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s recent speech, calling it “ridiculous” and “contrary to facts,” while launching a scathing attack on the Sindh government’s governance record.In a statement responding to Bilawal’s address, MQM spokesperson said the PPP chairman cannot wash away the…
LAHORE, Pakistan — The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has released its 2025 audit report exposing massive financial irregularities totaling over Rs 1.08 trillion in Punjab province, raising serious questions about governance and accountability under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s administration.The comprehensive audit uncovered systematic financial mismanagement across multiple government departments and sectors:Secret Funds Misuse: Over…
BERLIN, Germany — The German armed forces have started sending questionnaires to potential recruits under the country’s new military service model, with letters being dispatched as of Thursday , a military spokeswoman confirmed.All men and women reaching age 18 will now receive questionnaires to determine their suitability and motivation for joining Germany’s armed forces . The…
SEOUL, South Korea — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of obstructing justice by interfering with his arrest, a Seoul court ruled.The conviction comes as Yoon faces multiple legal challenges following his controversial short-lived martial law declaration in December. The former president…
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…
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…
