2+ hour, 59+ min ago   (339+ words) MAKKAH: Saudi authorities have issued important guidelines for Umrah pilgrims visiting Masjid al-Haram, advising them to plan Tawaf, Sa’i and other acts of worship during less crowded hours to ensure smoother movement and avoid congestion. According to the Saudi General…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago   (289+ words) GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain Advocate has announced the construction of 200 safe houses for families affected by floods and other natural disasters, with the cooperation of the Sindh government. The chief minister was briefed by the Planning and Development…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago   (147+ words) ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged across the country for the next three days, with a fresh revision scheduled from August 18. According to the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) could not…...

5+ hour, 54+ min ago   (145+ words) DARWIN: Bangladesh created history on Sunday by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test of their tour at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings before Bangladesh responded with a massive 426, taking…...

23+ hour, 52+ min ago   (428+ words) RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir hosted an event on Saturday, 15 August, to pay tribute to the contributions of former armed officers and soldiers. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations…...

17+ hour, 16+ min ago   (276+ words) MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has rejected appeals filed by two unsuccessful candidates challenging the election results of LA-17. A spokesperson for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has said that unsuccessful candidates from LA-17 Haveli,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (146+ words) ISLAMABAD: Riyadh Air has officially commenced its flight operations in Pakistan, marking a new development in air connectivity between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), Riyadh Air’s first flight, RX660, arrived in Islamabad from Riyadh with…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (330+ words) ISLAMABAD: Salaries, allowances and other benefits of judges of Pakistan’s superior judiciary have been significantly increased following approval of a summary by President Asif Ali Zardari. According to media reports, the salaries and benefits of Supreme Court judges have been…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (285+ words) KARACHI: Pakistani showbiz host, actor and producer Azfar Ali has announced that he got married for the third time in October 2025, revealing details about his personal life that he had previously kept private. During a television interview, Azfar Ali shared…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (107+ words) NADRA launches Pakistan’s first QR code-based CNIC Daily Ausaf ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, NADRA has introduced a new national identity card based on a QR code developed in Pakistan. The new identity card, introduced as an…...