Cabinet clears new local system for Islamabad
New year’s first meeting also okays off-grid gas sales, captive power levy changes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairing a federal…
Norse Atlantic gets CAA approval for UK–Islamabad flights
UK-based Norse Atlantic Airways has been granted permission by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate flights to Pakistan.…
BD's Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt
Jamaat-e-Islami party leaders and activists wave Bangladesh’s national flag during a rally in Dhaka. Photo: AFP DHAKA: A once-banned Bangladeshi…
Adil Raja, six others handed to double life sentences for ‘digital terrorism’
ATC imposes 35 years additional imprisonment, Rs1.5m fine as trial conducted in absence of accused Major (retired) Adil Raja. SCREENGRAB…
PTCL Group approves Rs15bn investment in U Microfinance Bank
PTCL Group has approved an equity investment of Rs15 billion (around $53 million) in U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank),…
'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
The raid signals the interim government’s push to eliminate ISIL and reclaim contested areas. PHOTO: REUTERS DAMASCUS: Syria said Thursday…
Two killed in separate traffic accidents in Karachi
Police say woman killed near Landhi Hospital, unidentified man dies in Orangi Town Multiple traffic incidents have been reported on…
FIA ASI reassigned to administrative post at Karachi airport
Blacklisted from immigration duties, he was appointed to oversee washroom cleanliness, rat control An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Federal…
Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals The US dollar made a feeble start…
President Zardari approves CDA Amendment Bill 2025
Compensation no longer limited to cash, bill orders 8% additional compensation in case of delayed payment President Asif Ali Zardari.…