US launches heavy airstrikes on ISIL targets in Syria
SYRIA: The US has launched heavy airstrikes targeting ISIS targets in Syria. According to US media, the US military has launched a major air operation against ISIL, successfully hitting several targets in central Syria. US officials said that fighter jets and helicopters participated in the operation and destroyed important ISIS
Toshakhana-II verdict: Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi awarded 10 years imprisonment
Rawalpindi court Adiala sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 10 years in prison each. The court found both of them guilty of corruption and illegal transfer of Toshakhana gifts. According to legal expert Hafiz Ehsan, the case began when Saudi Arabia sent gifts to
Toshakhana-II case hearing likely to be held in Adiala Jail today
RAWALPINDI: The hearing of the Toshakhana-II case against former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi is expected to be held at the Adiala Jail today Saturday. Sources said that the court staff has informed Salman Safdar, the lawyer of the PTI founder. The last hearing of
Pakistan Forex reserves increases to USD21.09bn mark on IMF inflows
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to USD21.09 billion as of December 12, 2025, supported by sizeable inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to the central bank, forex reserves held by the SBP stood at USD15.89 billion, while
Election Commission issues deadline for parliamentarian to declare assets, liabilities
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set December 31 as the deadline for all members of Parliament to submit their asset and liability statements for the fiscal year 2024-25. According to the commission, the statements must include the assets and liabilities of spouses and dependent children. MPs are
Cold, partly cloudy weather in KP, snowfall expected in north
PESHAWAR: Cold and partly cloudy weather is expected to prevail over most parts of Pakistan, the meteorological department said on Friday. Rain, accompanied by snowfall over mountainous areas, is likely in Northwest Pakistan, Northern Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and the Potohar region. Meanwhile, fog and smog are expected to
Weekly inflation rises 0.24%, PBS data shows
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday reported a 0.24 per cent increase in inflation last week, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.75 per cent. According to the PBS, prices of 17 essential items rose, while 14 items saw a decline, and 20 items remained unchanged over the
Magic mushroom compound shows potential against depression, study finds
A compound found in magic mushrooms may help treat depression by reducing a specific type of brain activity linked to persistent negative thinking, according to a new study. Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is marked by prolonged feelings of sadness or a loss of interest in daily activities
M-1 motorway closed for traffic due to dense fog
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the motorway from Peshawar to Islamabad for all types of traffic due to dense fog. The closure affects several sections of the road due to poor visibility caused by fog. Specifically, the area from the M-1 Peshawar Toll Plaza (km
Fire erupts in Galiyat forest, containment efforts underway
ABBOTTABAD: A sudden fire erupted across the forests of Kandla, Ayubiya, Tohidabad, Donga Gali and Nathia Gali popular tourist destinations in the Galiyat region engulfing vast stretches of woodland. Hundreds of mature trees and thousands of saplings have reportedly been reduced to ashes. while posing a serious threat to wildlife
