» Punjab announces winter vacations for educational institutions
22/12/25 17:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A student walks with her mother to school amid foggy weather in Lahore on December 21, 2022. — AFP The Punjab Higher Education Department on Monday announced winter vacations for all the public and private educational institutions ...

» LHC suspends implementation of Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance
22/12/25 15:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The facade of Lahore High Court is seen in this undated image. — LHC websiteCourt suspends ordinance over citizen Abida Parveen's petition.Law criminalises illegal possession of immovable property.CJ removes objections to petitions...

» Pakistan rolls out 24/7 digital monitoring system to speed up passport processing
22/12/25 14:48 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of the Pakistani passport. — AFP ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has launched a Digital Integrated Dashboard to monitor passport applications, printing and deliveries in real...

» Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, govt assures LHC
22/12/25 13:20 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of woman casting her vote. — AFPLG department submits report before court.ECP says its written 80 letters to Punjab govt.Punjab sets Jan 10 deadline for arrangements. The Punjab government on Monday apprise...

» Karachi likely to experience noticeable drop in temperature from tomorrow
22/12/25 11:47 from GEO TV - Pakistan
View of foggy weather on early morning during winter season, captured over the horizon of Karachi on Sunday, December 21, 2025. — PPI Karachi is likely to experience a noticeable drop in temperature from tomorrow , as weather condi...

» Imran's protest call negates Achakzai's dialogue wish
22/12/25 11:10 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage shows PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and Mahmood Khan Achakzai. — Reuters/AFP/FileImran rejects Achakzai’s dialogue call, pushes protests.Shehbaz's aide rules out talks without apology over May 9.PTI orders KP ...

» Saudi Arabia's 'highest national honour' conferred upon CDF Munir: ISPR
22/12/25 10:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The medal was awarded under a royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. — ISPRMeeting covered defence, military cooperation and strategy.CDF Munir meets Saudi Defence Minister P...

» At key conference, opposition demands credible elections, smooth transfer of power
22/12/25 05:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, MWM Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and TTAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai address a TTAP conference in Islamabad on December 21. — Screengrab via X/@TTAP_OFFICIALTTAP warns political instabilit...

» Nine terrorists killed in two separate KP operations: ISPR
21/12/25 20:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
In this file photo, security forces are seen taking position during an operation. — ISPR/FileFive neutralised by security forces in Bannu: ISPRForces kill four terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO.ISPR says killed khawarij involved i...

» Pakistan, Iraq express resolve to fight terrorism, extremism
21/12/25 21:14 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari holds a one-on-one meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid at Baghdad Palace on December 21, 2025. — PIDPresident Zardari meets Iraqi counterpart Rashid in Baghdad.Both leaders reaf...

» Political stability, progress 'hinge' on charter of politics, dialogue
21/12/25 19:54 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. — Online/APPLaw minister stresses charter of politics "for nation, not a party".Progress not possible without dialogue, stability: Aza...

» After Moonis Elahi, Interpol drops Zulfi Bukhari extradition case
21/12/25 13:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage shows Zulfi Bukhari and Moonis Elahi. — ReporterInterior ministry fails to secure red notice against PTI leaders.Interpol confirms Zulfi Bukhari not subject to notice or diffusion.Lawyers say cases against both were "p...

» Pakistan Navy commissions Turkiye-made PNS Khaibar
21/12/25 13:50 from GEO TV - Pakistan
CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Turiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured at the commissioning ceremony of PNS Khaibar on December 21, 2025. — X@dgprPaknavyCNS Ashraf lauds defence partnership between Pakistan, Turkiye. PN's Milg...

» Dense fog over Karachi reduces visibility, disrupts flight operations
21/12/25 09:56 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of dense fog in Karachi on December 21, 2025. — Geo.tvFog cover reported in Clifton, II Chundrigar Road, University Road.PMD forecasts mostly cloudy weather in city for next 24 hours.Flight diverted due to low visibility, pa...

» Shallow earthquake of 3.3-magnitude hits Khuzdar, tremors felt across nearby areas
21/12/25 02:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A Richter scale measures an earthquake. — AFP/File Authorities reported no damage or casualties.Khuzdar, nearby Sibi have seen recent mild tremors.Earlier quakes ranged between magnitudes 3.1 and 4.0. A 3.3-magnitude earthquake str...

» President Zardari embarks on Iraq visit to expand trade, energy, and diplomatic ties
21/12/25 01:22 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Zardari welcomed by Minister Al-Badrani and officials.Formal talks with Iraqi President Jamal Rashid are scheduled.Delegations to discuss trade, energy, reconstruction, tech, education. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has started off...

» Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, other PTI leaders sentenced to 10 years in May 9 cases
20/12/25 20:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhry. — Radio Pakistan/X/APPATC announces verdict on Gulberg, Kalma Chowk incidents.PTI’s Mian Aslam Iqbal declared absconding in both cases.ATC sentences 24 to 10 years each priso...

» Extortion calls to Karachi traders made from foreign-registered numbers: police report
20/12/25 20:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image showing a person holding a mobile phone. — Reuters/FileEight incidents of extortion reported in Karachi since Sept: police.Investigations into all such incidents underway: Sindh IG.Sattar urges Sindh govt t...

» Imran Khan's sons raise concerns over father's prison conditions, limited contact
20/12/25 19:15 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan in an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan. — Screengrab via Zeteo Sons say they last met Imran in person in Nov 2022.Kasim Khan says father being held in 6x8 cell. "Jail conditions, including food,...

» Authorities directed to safeguard legitimate travellers amid offloading complaints
20/12/25 19:00 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistani airport staff walks through the Islamabad International Airport on the outskirts of Islamabad. — AFP/FilePM directs use of modern technology for immigration.FIA arrested 451 in illegal overseas travel cases, PM told.Illeg...

» New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US

22/12/25 20:49 - BBC News - World

» Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware

22/12/25 20:35 - BBC News - World

» Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

22/12/25 20:10 - BBC News - World

» Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety

22/12/25 19:35 - BBC News - World

» US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says

22/12/25 17:56 - BBC News - World

» US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough

22/12/25 17:51 - BBC News - World

» Bondi gunmen 'meticulously' planned attack for months, police allege

22/12/25 17:32 - BBC News - World

» Trump names envoy to Greenland, sparking fresh row with Denmark

22/12/25 17:25 - BBC News - World

» Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high

22/12/25 17:17 - BBC News - World

» US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files

22/12/25 16:27 - BBC News - World

» Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege

22/12/25 14:41 - BBC News - World

» Thailand, Cambodia agree to talks in bid to end deadly conflict - minister

22/12/25 14:17 - BBC News - World

» Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks, says foreign minister

22/12/25 14:17 - BBC News - World

» Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank

22/12/25 14:10 - BBC News - World

» All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials

22/12/25 13:18 - BBC News - World

» Image in Epstein files that features Trump reinstated after backlash

22/12/25 13:09 - BBC News - World

» South East Asian bloc meet to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia conflict

22/12/25 12:57 - BBC News - World

» Russian general killed in explosion in Moscow, officials say

22/12/25 12:53 - BBC News - World

» Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism

22/12/25 11:14 - BBC News - World

» Alleged Bondi gunmen threw 'tennis ball bomb', new documents say

22/12/25 10:28 - BBC News - World

» Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack, police allege

22/12/25 10:28 - BBC News - World

» South East Asian bloc to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia fighting

22/12/25 09:27 - BBC News - World

» Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament

22/12/25 07:49 - BBC News - World

» Afcon is a special tournament, says Premier League star Iwobi

22/12/25 07:49 - BBC News - World

» Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

22/12/25 07:25 - BBC News - World

» PIA all set for fresh bidding after failed privatisation attempt last year
22/12/25 20:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is all set to enter the bidding process tomorrow (Tuesday) for its privatisation, with three qualified consortiums expected to submit their offers to acquire management control of the national ca...

» US stocks rise to open holiday-shortened week
22/12/25 20:16 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Monday to open a holiday-shortened trading week as Paramount fortified its hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in the takeover battle with Netflix. Market watchers are girding for a low-key week...

» Most Gulf markets rise on oil, Fed rate cut hopes
22/12/25 19:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, helped by rising oil prices and positive market sentiment amid growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts. Oil prices - a catalyst for the Gulf’s financial markets ...

» Fire incidents reported in Karachi’s Nazimabad, Landhi areas
22/12/25 19:49 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Fire incidents were reported in two separate locations of Karachi on Monday, prompting emergency response operations by Rescue 1122, officials said. According to a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Sindh, a fire broke out at a residential hou...

» Larry Ellison gives $40.4 billion guarantee for Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
22/12/25 19:18 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has agreed to provide a personal guarantee of $40.4 billion in equity financing to back the all-cash bid by Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery, a regulatory filing showed on Monday. The gua...

» McCullum wants to stay as England coach despite Ashes drubbing
22/12/25 19:11 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: England coach Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a chastening Ashes series defeat but admits his future is out of his hands. England are 3-0 down in the five-match series after just 11 days of cricket, outplayed by...

» US triples stipend offer to migrants who ‘self-deport’ to $3,000
22/12/25 19:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Trump administration has tripled its stipend offer to migrants who choose to voluntarily “self-deport” from the United States to $3,000, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday. The stipend would be given to people in the ...

» Strauss says sacking Stokes, McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
22/12/25 19:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a “depressingly one-sided story” in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat....

» LHC suspends implementation of property ownership ordinance
22/12/25 17:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Lahore High Court (LHC) temporarily halted on Monday the enforcement of the recently promulgated Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025 following strong objections raised during proceedings on Monday, Aa...

» Turkish ministers to meet Syria’s Sharaa in Damascus
22/12/25 17:11 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISTANBUL: A high-level Turkish delegation is set to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Monday, Turkiye’s foreign ministry announced. Both countries have developed close ties since the toppling of longtime ruler Bashar al-A...

» India bond yields jump as supply worries sting, stop-losses add pressure
22/12/25 17:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields climbed on Monday, with the benchmark bond yield posting its biggest single-session rise in four months, as increased state debt supply sparked a selloff, triggering stop-losses that further intensif...

» Netflix refinances part of $59 billion bridge loan tied to Warner Bros Discovery deal
22/12/25 16:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Netflix has refinanced part of a $59 billion bridge loan arranged to support its potential acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. The streaming company secured a $5 billion revolving credit faci...

» Sri Lankan shares fall as industrials, real estate, energy stocks drag
22/12/25 16:49 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, marking fourth consecutive session of fall, on the back of weakness in industrial, real estate, and energy stocks. The CSE All Share index fell 1.1% to 21,898.20 Sri Lanka’s consumer prices climb...

» Copper hits new peak after zero-fee smelter processing deal highlights shortages
22/12/25 16:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Copper prices rose to a record peak on Monday, supported by speculative buying and as news of a zero-fee processing deal involving a Chinese smelter highlighted mine disruptions and potential shortages. Benchmark three-month copp...

» Russia presses on with ‘systematic attacks’ on south Ukraine port: Kyiv
22/12/25 16:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KYIV: Russian forces again attacked the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, Ukraine’s authorities said on Monday, accusing Moscow of seeking to completely destroy maritime logistics. Russian strikes on the Black Sea regions ...

» Iran says missile programme defensive, non-negotiable
22/12/25 16:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TEHRAN: Iran insisted on Monday that its missile programme was defensive in nature and designed to dissuade attack, while adding the existence of its arsenal was not up for debate. Israel had presented Iran’s ballistic missiles, along wi...

» Gold, silver reach new record high in Pakistan
22/12/25 16:52 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold prices in Pakistan reached on Monday a record-high while silver also rose to hit an unprecedented level. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs462,362 after a gain of Rs6,200 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was ...

» Pakistan’s Millat Tractors to export tractors to Africa under own trademark
22/12/25 15:52 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL), a Pakistani tractor manufacturer, has inked an agreement with Massey Ferguson Corp (MFC) and AGCO Limited, the owner of the Massey Ferguson brand, to export Millat-branded tractors directly to Africa. The l...

» Sri Lanka’s consumer prices rise 2.4% on-year in November
22/12/25 15:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lanka’s consumer prices climbed 2.4% year-on-year in November, after rising 2.7% in October, the statistics department said on Monday. The National Consumer Price Index captures broad retail price inflation and is released with a lag...

» Palm oil rises more than 2% on firmer export data, bargain buying
22/12/25 15:44 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended more than 2% higher on Monday, supported by firmer export data from cargo surveyors, bargain buying and stronger crude oil prices. The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the B...