PM to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day trip, the Prime Minister will lead a
MDCAT 2025 underway across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 is being conducted today across Pakistan and overseas, with more than 140,125 candidates appearing in the examination organized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). A total of 35 examination centers have been established nationwide, while an international center
Pakistan to get its first official Apple retail store by end of this year
Pakistan is set to welcome its first-ever official Apple retail store by the end of 2025, marking a major milestone for the country’s tech retail sector. The store will be launched through Airlink Communication, Apple’s premium partner in Pakistan. According to a recent corporate briefing attended by Topline Securities, Airlink
PTI failed to deliver in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Ikhtiar Wali
ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, on Saturday criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what he described as 13 years of poor governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In an interview with a private news channel, he said the PTI’s first government in
Pakistan, Afghan officials hold second round of talks in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The second round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks commenced in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad urging the establishment of a “concrete and verifiable” mechanism to monitor the Afghan Taliban’s actions against cross-border terrorism. The Istanbul meeting follows the first round of discussions held in Doha from October 18–19, co-mediated by Qatar
Security forces foil infiltration bid, killed 13 terrorists near Pak-Afghan border
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists near the Pak-Afghan border in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan. According to official sources, 13 terrorists, including three suicide bombers, were killed during the operation. Security officials reported that the clash occurred in the Hassan Khel area, where
PIA resumes direct UK flights after five years ban
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its weekly flights to the United Kingdom on Saturday, marking the end of a five-year suspension. The inaugural flight departed from Islamabad to Manchester carrying 284 passengers, following the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s approval of PIA’s Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit — the final step
Pakistan slams Indian media’s attempts to fuel regional instability
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has once again exposed Indian media’s disinformation tactics aimed at spreading instability and mistrust in the region. In an official statement, the ministry condemned the false and misleading reports circulated by Indian outlets, particularly NDTV and Republic News India, accusing them of promoting
Curfew imposed in North Waziristan for 48 hours
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A strict two-day curfew has been imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district due to security concerns. Deputy Commissioner Yousaf Karim issued a notification providing guidelines for the public. According to the notification, the curfew will remain in effect on October 25 and 26 from 5:00 a.m. to
Pakistan volleyball team defeats Saudi Arabia in Asian Youth Games 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan volleyball team maintained its winning streak by defeating Saudi Arabia in the Top 8 Classification Round of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, being held in Bahrain. According to a press release, Pakistan secured a 3-1 victory with set scores of 25-16, 25-21, 23-25, and 26-24, showcasing
