Say no to aerial firing: Aseefa urges revellers to celebrate New Year ‘responsibly’

First lady Asefa Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday asked crowds not to turn New Year celebrations into "senseless tragedies" with aerial firing as "a stray bullet can end an innocent life".…

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Kurram dispute: Grand jirga adjourned without any proceedings

KOHAT: The grand jirga was adjourned without any proceedings on Monday. According to sources, members from both parties were absent from the grand jirga as the participants of the previous…

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Cabinet approves 15pc Reko Diq shares to Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the sale of 15 percent stake in Reko Diq Mine worth $540 million to Saudi Arabia (KSA) under the Intergovernmental Business Transactions Act. Saudi…

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CM Gandapur reiterates pledge to strive for ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ in 2025

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) commitment to strive for 'Haqeeqi Azadi' by 2025. Talking to the media, CM Gandapur said, "We…

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PSX ends 2024 with record 84% returns despite volatility

On the last trading day of 2024, the Pakistan stock market showed a mixed trend and closed in the negative zone after a day of high volatility. Despite this, the…

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Light snowfall forecast for Balochistan, K-P; Karachi to stay cold and dry

Cold and dry weather will continue in most parts of Sindh, foggy and foggy conditions are expected in central and upper parts of the province. Meanwhile, light rain or snow…

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At least 18 killed in two separate highway accidents in Punjab, Sindh

At least 18 people were killed and 37 injured in two separate road accidents in Punjab and Sindh on Monday after an accident in which a bus overturned in Fateh…

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President directs relief of Rs 24.136 million to bank fraud victims

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered six banks to provide financial assistance of Rs 24.136 million to 31 victims of bank fraud. He issued these instructions while deciding 31…

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PTI-govt talks: NA speaker summons negotiation committees on Jan 2

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq called a meeting of the government and opposition negotiating committees on January 2. An announcement has been made confirming the second round of negotiations to…

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Pakistani pilot among two die after light plane crashes in UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah

DUBAI: At least two people, including a Pakistani pilot, have died after a small plane crashed off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The…

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