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15 policemen among 22 martyred in mosque blast at Kohat Police LinesPublished on: September 19, 2026 3:01 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- At least 22 people, including 15 police personnel and six civilians, were killed in the blast at a mosque in Kohat's Police Lines during Friday prayers, according to an initial i... Read More


Hasan Raheem's 'Rangeen' adds colour to Coke Studio Nu.WAVPublished on: September 19, 2026 3:01 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Hasan Raheem, Izzchugtai and Umair have released their new song 'Rangeen'. The track marks the second offering from Coke Studio Nu.WAV's current season. Its colourful video blend... Read More


Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia 'to any extent'Published on: September 19, 2026 3:00 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Pakistan will go "to any extent" to defend Saudi Arabia against attack, its military spokesperson said on Thursday, as escalating Houthi strikes test new collective-defense agree... Read More


Petrol relief scheme extended to 20-year-old bikes, rickshawsPublished on: September 19, 2026 3:00 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday issued directives to include motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqis that were registered after Jan 1, 2006 in the govt's recently announced fu... Read More


Dar urges closer coordination ahead of Pakistan-Turkiye strategic councilPublished on: September 19, 2026 2:49 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday stressed the need for closer coordination between Pakistan and Turkiye ahead of the upcoming Joint Commission and t... Read More


Cancer treatment facilities now available at Nishtar HospitalPublished on: September 19, 2026 2:49 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated a PET-CT cyclotron facility and a cryoablation centre for cancer treatment at Nishtar Hospital, where she also ins... Read More


JI announces long march to Islamabad from Sept 23-24Published on: September 19, 2026 2:48 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has criticised the recent increase in petroleum prices, saying the government's Rs26 billion relief package is insufficient and was... Read More


Kohat police HQ attack death toll reaches 31Published on: September 19, 2026 2:43 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- The death toll from the attack on Kohat Police Headquarters has reached 31. The casualties include 16 police personnel, while more than 100 people remain injured. Militants attac... Read More


Pakistan climbs 22 places in 2026 Environmental Performance IndexPublished on: September 19, 2026 2:42 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Pakistan has moved up 22 places in the latest Environmental Performance Index (EPI), improving from 179th in 2024 to 157th in the 2026 global ranking, while India is placed at 17... Read More


ATC rejects police report in Radio Pakistan attack case as inconclusivePublished on: September 19, 2026 2:41 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) here on Friday rejected an investigation report submitted by the investigating officer in the May 9 Radio Pakistan attack case, terming it inconclu... Read More