Iftar Time Ramadan 23
Lahore
LHR
06:18 PM
Karachi
KHI
06:46 PM
Islamabad
ISB
06:25 PM
Peshawar
PWR
06:31 PM
Quetta
QTA
06:48 PM
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CM Bugti lauds federal govt over development projects for Balochistan

CM Bugti also acknowledged federal government’s allocation of mega projects for Balochistan

Sadeqain Gallery - Ode to the Artist launched at NSPP

Book is based on the works of famous artist Sadeqain

Inter-provincial train service from Balochistan remains suspended

Passengers complain that despite securing tickets on time, they are being denied refunds

NA body takes notice of Mustafa Amir's murder

Committee summoned IG Sindh to provide details

Dozens of delegates walk out of Russia's speech to UN rights council

Dozens of delegates walk out of Russia's speech to UN rights council

Musk's X gets German judge removed in battle over election data

Musk's X gets German judge removed in battle over election data

PM calls on CJP Justice Yahya Afridi

Afridi welcomes judicial reforms and sought suggestions from PM on improving justice system

Fazl backs journalists against controversial PECA

Fazlur Rehman said government should not make rules for journalists

Barbarity, genocide in Palestine should stop: PM Shehbaz

Saudi Arabia is brotherly state, its sovereignty and integrity will never be undermined

OIC to convene emergency meeting on Gaza

Arab League already scheduled its session in Egypt

Umrah pilgrims denied boarding due to absence of polio vaccination certificates

PIA, private, foreign carriers, offloaded 228 passengers in 24 hours

PTI won't be allowed to recreate May 9, Nov 26: Khawaja Asif

PTI is spending up to $4 million a month on lobbying efforts, blames defence minister

Maulana Fazlur Rehman reiterates demand for fresh elections

JUI-PTI also agreed to end state repression, release of political prisoners, PECA Act

Moroccan boat tragedy: FO confirms identities of 13 Pakistanis

Out of around 66 Pakistanis on board, only 22 survived: Reports

Shein IPO faces judicial review challenge from Uyghur rights group

Shein IPO faces judicial review challenge from Uyghur rights group

EU rep meets CM Maryam, lauds human rights situation in Punjab

EU delegation reaffirmed support for Punjab government’s efforts in protecting human rights

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk

PFUJ announces nationwide protests against PECA bill

Union will invite Pakistan's legal fraternity, civil society, Human Rights for freedom of expression

No judicial commission, no more talks: Sahibzada Hamid Raza

Barrister Gohar also linked fourth round of negotiations to commission

Retired Justice Faqir Muhammad Khokhar to head Missing Persons Commission

Justice Mandokhail noted existing laws already outlaw enforced disappearances

Dar directs ministries to assist victims of Morocco boat tragedy

Team comprising officials reached to conduct a thorough inquiry into incident

Madrasas safeguard Pakistan's ideological foundations: Fazl

National Action Plan targets religious institutions, blames JUI-F Chief

Prioritised state over politics: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori

Governors’ summit discuses role of governors in achieving economic stability and serving the public

Imran Khan offered three-year exile from country: SIC Chief

PTI founder's demand remains consistent: release my workers first

Supreme Court to hear military courts, election rigging cases

Seven-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, will hear cases

Dutch online archive identifies suspected WW2 Nazi collaborators

Dutch online archive identifies suspected WW2 Nazi collaborators

Internet shutdowns may not be justified: PTA chairman

Rules empower Interior ministry to direct PTA in such matters

Chief minister of India's Manipur state apologises for ethnic unrest

Chief minister of India's Manipur state apologises for ethnic unrest

Jimmy Carter worked tirelessly for peace and democracy

Jimmy Carter worked tirelessly for peace and democracy

All culprits of May 9 mayhem will be brought to justice: Atta Tarar

Info minister Tarar noted 25 involved in attacks on defense installations were convicted

PM Shehbaz seeks joint session of parliament on 'Madrasa Bill'

8 bills, including registering of religious seminaries, are expected to be approved

Govt committed to provide equal rights to all citizens: PM

Says all the communities living in Pakistan enjoyed equal rights

Human Rights Day being observed today

Human Rights Day aims to raise awareness and encourage action to uphold human rights globally.

UN human rights office partly resumes activities in Venezuela

The office was forced to leave the country nearly 10 months ago

Govt taking strict measures against gender-based violence: Azam Tarrar

Says Islam also stresses need for protection of women

Bushra Bibi reaches Islamabad with mission to kill people: Info Minister

Tarar questioned who would be held accountable for blood of martyred personnel

Funeral prayer for martyred constable Mubashar Bilal offered

Interior Minister, IG Punjab, senior police, military officials attended

VPNs vital for IT industry despite govt restrictions: PTA chairman

PTA chairman urged IT professionals and businesses to ensure timely registration of their VPNs

Punjab government claims breakthrough in artificial rain technology

CM Maryam Nawaz praised success as historic moment for Punjab

Imran Khan approaches Supreme Court on alleged breaches of party's fundamental rights

Petition urges Court to issue directives for the restoration of PTI's fundamental rights

Imaan Mazari, husband Hadi Ali booked in another case

The case was launched by cybercrime unit in Aabpara police station

IHC suspends physical remand of Imaan Mazari, husband Hadi Ali

Islamabad anti-terrorism court approved the three-day physical remand for the couple

ATC sends Imaan Mazari, husband on three-day physical remand

Court approves three-day remand of Imaan Mazari, husband

Pakistan sends 14th aid shipment to Gaza, Lebanon

Aid consignment was sent by air from Karachi to Beirut, Lebanon

Romanian government to raise minimum wage by 9.5% from January

Romanian government to raise minimum wage by 9.5% from January

Turks set to evacuate from Lebanon by ship, driven by safety fears

Turks set to evacuate from Lebanon by ship, driven by safety fears

Punjab government orders arrest of 1,590 PTI workers

Section 144 was challenged in Lahore High Court

Russia skips UN meeting pledging respect for humanitarian law

Russia skips UN meeting pledging respect for humanitarian law

Rohingya refugees demand end to violence

Rohingya refugees demand end to violence

President Zardari sets aside EOBI order, grants pension to blind person

Muhammad Shehzad applied for pension as 'disabled legal heir' of his father

Punjab leads in human rights violations

4,376 cases of violence, rape and murder were reported in Punjab

Missing persons commission addresses 8,042 cases, 2,269 still pending

525 cases related to missing persons are pending in courts, say sources

UN express concern over human rights violations in India

The UN expressed concern over human rights violations against Muslim, Christian and low caste groups

World needs to unite against human trafficking: Mohsin Naqvi

He shares his message on World Day Against Human Trafficking.

Afghanistan has been through everything. Now it wants to dust off its postal service and modernize

The main Kabul branch has dedicated counters for it along with VIP lanes and a women-only area

Indian married women rejected: Modi govt calls on Tamil Nadu to look into Foxconn hiring

Taiwanese company is a contract manufacturer and Apple supplier

US urges Pakistan to fulfill constitutional, international obligations

US State Dept spokesperson asks Pakistan to respect freedom of expression of its people

US issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom report

US issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom report

Women's rights activists cover Rome's Spanish Steps in red paint

Women's rights activists cover Rome's Spanish Steps in red paint

Trade union leaders pledge to make workplaces gender safe

Participants also draft policy to curb sexual harassment

PTI convenes jirga over Operation Azm-i-Istehkam

Jirga will be held in Peshawar on June 26

Shehzad Roy speaks up for teachers, wants no tax on books

Singer urges the government to alter the decision

Missing AJK citizen case: IHC asks petitioner to move relevant forum

Missing AJK citizen is held by military for spying, court told

Undeterred PTI again demands CEC Sikandar Raja's resignation

Jailed women workers are striking a blow for genuine freedom, say PTI leaders

Nobel committee condemns jail term for Iranian laureate

Nobel committee condemns jail term for Iranian laureate

Noted trade unionist Karamat Ali passes away in Karachi

He established Piler to advance labour movement through research

King Charles awards British-Pakistani philanthropist

King Charles awards British-Pakistani philanthropist

Seven injured as cylinder explodes in Bhit Shah

Seven people injured in blasting

Police shoot man in New Caledonia after protesters attack

Police shoot man in New Caledonia after protesters attack

Macron announces French police to remain in riot-hit New Caledonia

Macron announces French police to remain in riot-hit New Caledonia

Myanmar's military junta announces mandatory conscription

Myanmar's military junta announces mandatory conscription

'Watershed event in the history of international justice, ICC has never indicted a western official'

'Watershed event in the history of international justice, ICC has never indicted a western official'

Attack on Pakistani students: Pakistan summons top official of Kyrgyz Embassy

Dispute between locals, Pakistanis in Bishkek led to attack on hostels

World Court to hold hearings over Israel's Rafah attacks

World Court to hold hearings over Israel's Rafah attacks

HRCP calls for economic justice, protection of civil rights in annual report

The political polarisation was rampant in the country throughout the year in 2023, HRCP observes

Karachi to ban usage of plastic bags

Mayor Karachi announced plans to introduce legislation

Fazl expresses solidarity with Palestinians

Israel's presence as state lacks historical precedence: Fazl

Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal

Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal

Tajikistan summons Russian ambassador over Moscow's treatment of Tajiks

Tajikistan summons Russian ambassador over Moscow's treatment of Tajiks

Fazl questions legitimacy of parliament

Fazl questions legitimacy of parliament

Swiss parliament votes to ban extremist symbols

Swiss parliament votes to ban extremist symbols

UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis

UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis

France hosts international conference on Sudan

France hosts international conference on Sudan

'The country failed': S. Korea ferry victims' families 10 years on

'The country failed': S. Korea ferry victims' families 10 years on

Sudan's silent suffering, one year into generals' war

Sudan's silent suffering, one year into generals' war

Army chief pardons sentence of 20 people convicted in May 9 cases

Army chief pardons sentence of 20 people convicted in May 9 cases

Footage shows a lively Gaza turned to wasteland since war began

Footage shows a lively Gaza turned to wasteland since war began

Talks push on in crisis-wracked Haiti

Talks push on in crisis-wracked Haiti

Nobel winner urges world to turn the screw on Iran over rights abuses

Nobel winner urges world to turn the screw on Iran over rights abuses

Greece's Crete and Gavdos islands see surge in migrant boats from Libya

Greece's Crete and Gavdos islands see surge in migrant boats from Libya

El Salvador, where a miscarriage can land you in jail

In Latin America, elective abortion is legal in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba and Uruguay.

Dozens detained in Moscow at rally of Russian soldiers' wives

Dozens detained in Moscow at rally of Russian soldiers' wives

Road to elections paved with AI minefield

Road to elections paved with AI minefield

US to press for humanitarian action on Myanmar

US to press for humanitarian action on Myanmar

Why countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza?

Why countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza?

Police solve two murder cases to find that husband and father were the murderers

In Khushab, Shehzad had killed Rabia for giving birth to daughter, claiming it was a suicide

China undergoes scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting

China undergoes scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting

Bright future? Pakistan out-of-school children totalled at 26.2m in 2020-21

Alarming figures are in addition to poor quality of education, lack of human resource development

OpenAI team to focus on processes for AI software

OpenAI team to focus on processes for AI software

IHC set Feb13 deadline to locate missing Baloch students

IHC set Feb13 deadline to locate missing Baloch students

Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial

One plaintiff says she was held captive and raped repeatedly

Rights activist Imaan Mazari ties the knot

Imaan is the daughter of Shireen Mazari, former minister and human rights activist

Human Rights Day being observed today

The day aims to raise awareness and encourage action to uphold human rights globally

British envoy calls on Fazl

Pakistan's relations with neighbours, women's education, refugees, Gaza discussed

US aid chief arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza

US aid chief arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza

El Salvador experiencing 'alarming regression' on human rights

El Salvador experiencing 'alarming regression' on human rights

President stresses need to improve children's lives in Pakistan

Stunting, malnutrition, lack of access to quality education, healthcare are issues: Alvi

Palestinian children are being slaughtered as we celebrate World Children's Day

Domestic violence and lack of protection in Pakistan mean they face the consequences forever

Woman found dead in Karachi's DHA

Preliminary investigations link her to a domestic worker in DHA

Japan's largest labour union to seek worker pay hikes beyond 2024

Japan's largest labour union to seek worker pay hikes beyond 2024

Senate session adjourned

Lack of quorum compelled Senate Deputy Chairman to adjourn session

Elon Musk condemns Israeli genocide in Gaza

If you create more Hamas members than you kill you've not succeeded: Musk

Amjad Saqib stresses commitment to social justice

Amjad Saqib stresses commitment to social justice

Japan to provide $65 million additional humanitarian aid to Palestinians

Japan to provide $65 million additional humanitarian aid to Palestinians

Israeli air strike kills 50 at Gaza refugee camp

Israeli air strike kills 50 at Gaza refugee camp

Kenya blocks airing of allegations of UK army abuses before king's visit

Kenya blocks airing of allegations of UK army abuses before king's visit

UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire

UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire

India drown in shame as police dump dead body in canal

Policemen were seen throwing the remains of a dead man from a bridge into a canal

Canadian prime minister says blast at Gaza hospital is unacceptable

Canadian prime minister says blast at Gaza hospital is unacceptable

Pakistan to dispatch humanitarian assistance to crisis-hit Gaza

Pakistan to dispatch humanitarian assistance to crisis-hit Gaza

Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors for Gaza people

Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors for Gaza people

Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says

Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says

Aid agencies call for urgent funds in aftermath of deadly Afghan earthquakes

Aid agencies call for urgent funds in aftermath of deadly Afghan earthquakes

Russian foreign ministry calls for Gaza ceasefire to allow in food and medicine

Russian foreign ministry calls for Gaza ceasefire to allow in food and medicine

Rights team to investigate Hroza attack: Ukraine

Rights team to investigate Hroza attack: Ukraine

Pope laments inhumanity faced by migrants

Pope laments inhumanity faced by migrants

US pledges new aid for Haiti

US pledges new aid for Haiti

War crimes tribunal ICC says it has been hacked

War crimes tribunal ICC says it has been hacked

UNGA: End wars, focus on climate change instead -Colombia's Petro

UNGA: End wars, focus on climate change instead -Colombia's Petro

Spanish court throws out Rubiales' pre-kiss defamation lawsuit

Spanish court throws out Rubiales' pre-kiss defamation lawsuit

Newborn found dead on migrant boat off Italy's Lampedusa

Newborn found dead on migrant boat off Italy's Lampedusa

PML-N to observe CJP Bandial's exit as day of deliverance

PML-N to observe CJP Bandial’s exit as day of deliverance

Bahrain activist al-Khawaja says airline denied her boarding to Manama

Bahrain activist al-Khawaja says airline denied her boarding to Manama

Congo presidential candidate jailed for insulting president

Congo presidential candidate jailed for insulting president

About 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma

About 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma

Police release video of fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman in Ohio

Police release video of fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman in Ohio

Honour killing: Woman stoned, clubbed to death in DG Khan backwaters

Woman had already undergone ritual Aus (trial by fire) and Auf (trial by water) to prove innocence

Deadly Evros wildfire: Greece rescues 25 migrants

Deadly Evros wildfire: Greece rescues 25 migrants

A history of India's Dharavi slum and Adani's plans to redevelop it

A history of India's Dharavi slum and Adani's plans to redevelop it

ATC grants post-arrest bail to Imaan Mazari, Ali Wazir in treason case

ATC judge Abul Hasnaat conducts hearing of Mazari, Wazir's post-arrest bail pleas

Sixty years after King's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in Washington

Sixty years after King's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in Washington

IHC accepts plea to dismiss civil judge Asim Hafeez in maid torture case

Civil society files the case seeking dismissal of judge Hafeez

Attock AD&SJ's report reveals travails of PTI chief in jail

There is not even privacy for the incarcerated PTI leader

Two prime suspects arrested in Jaranwala case: CM Naqvi

CM praises chief secretary and IG Punjab for their dedicated efforts

State responsible for protection of minorities' rights: CJP

Sikh community meets CJP Bandial to discuss matters of minority rights issues

Small Minnesota town will be without police after chief and officers resign, citing low pay

Small Minnesota town will be without police after chief and officers resign, citing low pay

Surgeons complete second session of Rizwana's plastic surgery

Dr Romana Ikhlaq of Lahore General Hospital, her medical team conducting plastic surgeries

US ambassador to Russia visited WSJ journalist Gershkovich in jail

US ambassador to Russia visited WSJ journalist Gershkovich in jail

Five Tunisians die, seven missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia - official

Five Tunisians die, seven missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia - official

India passes data protection law amid surveillance concerns

India passes data protection law amid surveillance concerns

Lukashenko opponents unite, plan 'New Belarus' passports

Lukashenko opponents unite, plan 'New Belarus' passports

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

Western Canada dock workers vote to accept contract offer

Western Canada dock workers vote to accept contract offer

Amazon again cited by US regulators over worker safety

Amazon again cited by US regulators over worker safety

EU border agency reports spike in illegal immigration, mostly in Mediterranean

EU border agency reports spike in illegal immigration, mostly in Mediterranean

Bangladesh police clash with opposition supporters calling on PM to resign

Bangladesh police clash with opposition supporters calling on PM to resign

How Native American police are fighting the crisis of missing people

How Native American police are fighting the crisis of missing people

Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific during Vanuatu visit

Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific during Vanuatu visit

Prince Harry's trial against Murdoch tabloids to go ahead, but hacking claims too old

Prince Harry’s trial against Murdoch tabloids to go ahead, but hacking claims too old

'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal

'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye seek deal to return Ukrainian children from Russia

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye seek deal to return Ukrainian children from Russia

UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine

UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine

UN remarks on French police's use of racial profiling 'excessive', says Paris

UN remarks on French police's use of racial profiling 'excessive', says Paris

Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots

Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots

Hazardous 'forever chemicals' detected in nearly half of US tap water

Hazardous 'forever chemicals' detected in nearly half of US tap water

Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to stop 'collective expulsions' of black African migrants

Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to stop 'collective expulsions' of black African migrants

Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters

Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters

France riots: Shot teenager's grandmother says violence must stop

France riots: Shot teenager's grandmother says violence must stop

Cambodia PM ditches Facebook as Meta mulls case over alleged threats

Hun Sen has a following of 14m on Facebook, a figure close to the size of country's population

US Supreme Court sides with man who sent female musician unwanted messages

US Supreme Court sides with man who sent female musician unwanted messages

Int'l Day in Support of Victims of Torture to be marked tomorrow

The day is reminder to people that human torture is a crime

Netherlands and Canada take Syria to world court over torture claims

Netherlands and Canada take Syria to world court over torture claims

LHC orders elimination of forced child labour

Court directs Child Protection Bureau to act against those who violate law

Crucial negotiations on inking global plastics treaty kick off in Paris

Crucial negotiations on inking global plastics treaty kick off in Paris

UN expert urges Japan to sanction Myanmar junta

Sanctions against the junta "would weaken its capacity to attack its people," Andrews added

HRC reports 376 terrorism incidents in 2022

The commission stated that overall law and order situation in the country remained poor

Woman died in Muzaffargarh after procuring flour

Woman died in Muzaffargarh after procuring flour from free Ata Point

Policing in Pakistan - ills and cure

Policing in Pakistan - ills and cure

China sentences two lawyers on 'farcical' charge

China sentences two lawyers on 'farcical' charge

Pakistan continues its struggle to uphold human rights: Marri

Pakistan continues its struggle to uphold human rights, says Marri

President Alvi urges UN to pay heed to Kashmir issue

This day commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations.

Calls for genocide in India could lead to civil war; Muslims to fight back: Naseeruddin Shah

Calls for genocide in India could lead to civil war; Muslims to fights back: Naseeruddin Shah

PTI's mission to protect human rights and supremacy of constitution, says CM Punjab

PTI's mission to protect human rights and supremacy of constitution, says CM Punjab

Ehsaas Program, Health card initiatives vital for social safety: Mazari

Minister highlights steps taken by Human Rights Ministry to ensure access to justice, accountability

Supreme Court Human Rights Cell takes notice of Minar-e-Pakistan incident

SC was assured that all resources will be used for indiscriminate action against culprits.

Minar-e-Pakistan incident: Shireen Mazari calls for actions to change mindsets

"We need to try and change such violent behavioral patterns in our people."

Abdul Sattar Edhi's death anniversary being observed today

He established world's largest volunteer ambulance network.

Pakistan re-elected to UN Human Rights Council

Pakistan re-elected to UN Human Rights Council

Stop killings, torture, sexual violence and land grab in IOJK: AJK President

Stop killings, torture, sexual violence and land grab in IOJK: AJK President

NA passes resolution against India's discriminatory citizenship act

The resolution also demanded that India cease human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.

Human rights violations at peak in occupied Kashmir: FM Qureshi

Human rights violations at peak in occupied Kashmir: FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

52 organisations pen letter to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to rescind its award for Modi

The letter noted Modi's August 5 illegal abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

Qureshi apprises WHO director general on deteriorating health conditions in IOK

Shah Mehmood apprises WHO director general on deteriorating health conditions in IOK.

Fake marriages: 79 suspects, including Chinese nationals arrested

In this regard, an investigation team from Beijing arrived in Islamabad to probe the matter.

A cosmetic step towards women empowerment

More than 80 percent areas of Pakistan lack women representation in Parliament.

6 million Pakistanis living below poverty line rings warning bell for future

Around 2.26 crore children lack the right to basic education.