New Year aerial firing injures 29 in Karachi

Several Edhi ambulances can be seen in this undated image. — AFP/FileWomen among injured in Karachi's New Year celebrations.Warning of attempted…

Schools in Sindh, including Karachi, to reopen tomorrow after winter vacations

Students on their way to school after the end of winter vacations in Karachi, on January 1, 2024. — Online Ending ambiguity about the resumption of …

Ministry seeks nominations of low-income employees under Hajj quota

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 18, 202…

Over 30 shops reduced to ashes in Karachi market fire

A representational image of fire blazing. —Unsplash/File Official says 6 fire-tenders took part in operation.Says no loss of life has been reported…

'U-turn': Khawaja Asif doubts PTI's sincerity in talks with govt

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — Facebook/@khawajaAsifofficial/File “I do not see sincerity in PTI ,” says Khawaja Asif.He advises govt to be cautio…

Fire erupts in Dubai building

Ambulances and fire brigades seen in front of the building on fire near the Mall of Emirates on December 29, 2024.— Screengrab A fire broke out in a…

Sindh govt seeks ulema's help to end MWM sit-ins as traffic chaos chokes Karachi

A view of massive traffic jam on main artery Sharea Faisal due to sit-in protest in Karachi on December 29, 2024. —OnlineAfter Kurram jirga decision…

Fresh polio vaccination drive to begin in worst-hit Balochistan tomorrow

A health worker administrates polio-vaccine drops to a child during anti-polio immunisation campaign, in Hyderabad on February 26, 2024. — APP The g…

General consensus reached in Kurram peace jirga: Barrister Saif

A representational image showing people gathered during a meeting at a mosque in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on December 3, 2024. — AFPOne of the…

At least 28 dead in fiery aircraft crash in South Korea

The smoke is seen billowing from the wreckage of the crashed plane. — Screengrab via X/rt_com SEOUL: At least 28 people were killed when an airliner…

Trump backs H-1B worker visa programme amid rifts among supporters

President-elect Donald Trump. — AFP/File WASHINGTON: Aligning with billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk in a contentious debate, President-elect Donald Tr…

Fazl says will 'mull' meeting Imran Khan if requested

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. — Reuters/Online/File Fazl says he hasn'…

PNRA grants construction licence for Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5

An aerial view of Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station . — PAEC website/FilePAEC presents PSAR report, submissions covering other aspects.C-5 is…

Govt shows positive gesture towards PTI, backs conclusive talks

Members of the government and PTI's negotiation committees meet under the chairmanship of NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on December 23, 2024, at the Par…

PM Shehbaz orders swift action against human traffickers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the prevention of human trafficking in the country on December 27, 2024. — APP ISLAMABAD: P…

Probe suggests Azerbaijan plane crashed due to 'physical external interference'

Specialists works at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, December 26, 2024. — …

‘Govt doesn't take it seriously', says Tarar on PTI's deadline for talks

Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaks during a press conference. — Facebook@TararAttaullah/FileTarar terms PTI's deadline "fa…

Four sources say Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defences

Specialists works at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, December 26, 2024. — …

MWM's sit-ins against Parachinar situation spread to several areas in Karachi

Pakistan Army major martyred, 13 terrorists killed in three KP operations

Pakistani soldiers stand guard in Bannu, on July 2, 2014. — ReutersMajor Muhammad Awais from Narowal embraces martyrdom. Operations conducted in Ban…

Mozambique prison riot claims 33 lives, over 1,500 escape

Representational image of a high security prison in Maputo, Mozambique. — African media/File MAPUTO: A violent riot at a prison in Mozambique's …

38 dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan

A drone view shows emergency specialists working at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan Dece…

Govt, JUI-F 'settle all differences' on contentious madrassa registration bill

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad, on June 13, 2024. — PID Murtaza says he, law minister finalised…

Post-election violence claims over 21 lives in Mozambique

A protester reacts near a burning barricade during a "national shutdown" against the election outcome, at Luis Cabral township in Maputo, …

Pope Francis urges courage on Christmas eve, says everyone can make an impact

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 24, 2024. — Reuters Pope celebrates 12th Christmas o…

Nation to mark Quaid-e-Azam's 148th birth anniversary with patriotic zeal today

A woman carrying replica model of Quaid-e-Azam tomb while sitting on the rear seat of a motorcycle on the way at Alamgir Road in Lahore on November …

Pakistan won't accept Trump admin pressure to release Imran Khan: Sanaullah

A combo showing Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs and Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah and PTI founder…

Hundreds attend Nawaz Sharif's birthday organised by PML-N UK in London

LONDON: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz organised a huge power show in London to celebrate former prime minister and party's top leader Nawaz S…

Macron names fourth PM in a year to steer France out crisis

Newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks to the media outside the offices of the high commissioner for planning in Paris, France, Decem…

Military court convictions: UK calls on Pakistan to uphold 'international obligations'

A clock face is seen at midday on Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as the Big Ben, ahead of New Year's Eve events at the Houses of Parliamen…

Nine killed in Iran as bus, fuel truck collide: state media

This handout picture provided by the Iranian Mizan News Agency on January 9, 2020 shows Iranian Red Crescent paramedics recovering bodies at the sce…

'Constructive step': PTI-govt dialogue begins today after much ado

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq pictured during a meeting in this undated image. — X@NAofPakistan The much-awaited t…

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal, accuses Panama of unfair fees

US President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 16, 2024. — Reuters President-elect Donald Trump…

Albania imposes one-year TikTok ban following teenager's death

TikTok logo is pictured outside the company's US head office in Culver City, California, US, September 15, 2020. — Reuters Albania on Saturday a…

EU expresses concern over military court sentences against May 9 rioters

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf throw stones at police during a protest against Imran Khan's arrest, in Peshawar, May 10, 2023. — Reuters…

Albania to suspend TikTok for one year from 2025

The TikTok logo is pictured outside the company's U.S. head office in Culver City, California, U.S., September 15, 2020. — Reuters TIRANA: Alban…

JCP extends period of constitutional benches' judges for six months

A man uses his mobile phone as he walks past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan May 13, 2023. — AFPCJP Yahya Afridi chair…

16 soldiers martyred in gunbattle with terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR

Army personnel can be seen in this undated image. — Reuters/File Sixteen Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred while thwarting terrorists' bid to…

Justin Trudeau govt's collapse likely as key ally withdraws support

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal party caucus meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada December 16, 2024. — ReutersNDP'…

Water supply to Karachi areas 'resumes' as main line repaired

View of incomplete construction work of drinking water pipeline located on University Road in Karachi on December 18, 2024. — PPI A sigh of relief f…

Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-elect of the US Donald Trump — Reuters/file President Putin dismisses idea of temporary truce with Uk…

American citizen pleads guilty to running 'secret police station' in NYC

A general view of the skyline of Manhattan as seen from the One World Trade Center Tower in New York City, New York, US, June 15, 2021. — Reuters An…

Dr Shahnawaz killing: ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant of six cops

Govt to keep establishment on board over PTI talks: Rana Sanaullah

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. — APP/File Talks will be subject to Nawaz's approval: Sanaullah. PM's aide says negotiations can start by …

Geo's first podcast hits 9m views across all social media platforms

Geo’s first podcast receives 9 million views. — Geo News KARACHI: Geo’s first podcast has achieved a new milestone by receiving 9 million views acro…

UK, France, Germany question Iran's uranium stockpile purpose

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid t…

PTI says civil disobedience movement not cancelled, only delayed

Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, March 17, 2023. — Reuters Ali B…

Aid flight lands in KP's violence-hit Kurram district

A crowd is gathered outside a health facility in District Kurram. — Geo News/Ali Afzal Afzaal/File Aid flight landed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kur…

Imran Khan's 'all is well' statement caused damage to PTI negotiation committee: Marwat

PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat is seen seated in his office in this still taken from a video. — X/@sherafzalmarwatMarwat says measures being taken to …

FO confirms death of four Pakistanis in Greece boat incidents

The Greek Navy conducts a rescue operation after a migrant boat capsized off the island of Gavdos, Greece, December 14, 2024, in this still image ob…

'Thousands' feared died in Mayotte cyclone, says senior French official

A photo taken on December 15, 2024 shows residents sittingamong piles of debris of metal sheets and wood after homes were destroyed by the cyclone C…

Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

A cargo ship sails next to the Crimea bridge in the Kerch Strait, Crimea, March 14, 2023. — Reuters MOSCOW: A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands …