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25 books banned in IIOJK for 'propagating secessionism'

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir for allegedly propagating "secessionism" in the disputed region, where strict controls on the press have escalated in recent year... Read More


Four killed, 14 injured in Wana IED blast

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- At least four passersby were killed and 14 others - including three police personnel - injured on Thursday when an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a police vehicle in Wa... Read More


Maryam Nawaz and Australian envoy discuss trade, climate, partnerships

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins in Lahore on Friday for a farewell meeting, where both leaders discussed trade expansion, in... Read More


36 billion suns: Biggest black hole discovered

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Scientists have announced the discovery of the largest black hole ever detected in the universe. This supermassive black hole is located about 5 billion light-years from Earth. It ... Read More


Netanyahu confirms Israel helped India during Pakistan conflict

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday confirmed his country's role in providing support to India during Operation Sindoor in May, when India attacked Pakistani site... Read More


Power tariff cut by Rs1.89 for next three months

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday notified a decrease of Rs1.89 in the uniform tariff for the next three months. A notification dated August 7 s... Read More


PM Shehbaz calls for national policy to address rapid population growth

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed Pakistan's annual population growth rate of 2.55 per cent, an alarming trend requiring immediate and coordinated policy ac... Read More


NAB auctions three Bahria Town properties; three remain unsold

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday auctioned six prime commercial properties belonging to Bahria Town, intensifying efforts to recover funds in connection with a ... Read More


Ukraine must explain war accusation: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 8 -- Pakistan has announced that it will formally seek an explanation from Ukraine over a recent claim made by the Ukrainian president. The Foreign Office spokesperson said the governm... Read More


Field Marshal Asim Munir to visit US in a few days

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will travel to the United States this week, marking his second visit in less than two months, foreign media reported on Thursday. ... Read More