PM Shehbaz dismisses tax proposals, rules out mini budget
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected recommendations from the government’s economic team to introduce new taxes, making it clear that no mini budget will...
Five police officers injured in blast near patrol vehicle in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: At least five police personnel were wounded when an explosion targeted a police van in Lakki Marwat on Monday, officials said. According to...
Pakistan’s mediation in Iran conflict reaches ‘Critical Phase,’ says Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said that Islamabad’s diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict is entering a decisive phase. In a message shared...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, warns against further aggression
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed the United States’ recent call for a ceasefire, warning that any pauses in hostilities would only give adversaries the opportunity to...
Iran confirms death of IRGC intelligence Chief in reported attack
TEHRAN: Iranian state media on Monday confirmed the death of Majid Khademi, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), though details surrounding...
Four of seven child deaths in Khairpur linked to monkeypox, officials confirm
KHAIRPUR: Authorities in Khairpur have confirmed that four out of seven children who recently died amid a surge in skin-related illnesses were infected with Monkeypox,...
Mediators intensify push for 45-day Iran–U.S. ceasefire
WEB DESK: Efforts to broker a temporary halt in hostilities between Iran and the United States have gained momentum, as mediators circulate a Pakistan-backed proposal...
Trump signals possible Iran deal by Monday amid tensions, threats
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that a potential agreement with Iran could be reached by Monday. According to Fox News, following an interview with...
Sindh govt announces no increase in public transport fares
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah assured on Sunday that public transport fares will remain unchanged and will stay at the levels prior to...
Iran dismisses US 48-hour deadline, vows harsh response to escalation
TEHRAN: Iran has rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by the United States, cautioning that any intensification of hostilities would have serious consequences for both America...
Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks in Urumqi end without breakthrough
URUMQI: Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held in Urumqi under China’s mediation, concluded without a major breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue...
UN security council set to vote on Hormuz plan as China rejects use of force
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,...
Punjab announces free public transport amid massive fuel price hike
LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab has unveiled a major relief package, including free public transport, following a steep increase in fuel prices across Pakistan....
41-year rain record falls as heavy showers paralyse Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed record-breaking rainfall as a powerful weather system dumped 38.7mm of rain within 24 hours, surpassing a 41-year-old April record. The previous highest...
Five civilians, including women, Child martyred in Bannu suicide blast
BANNU: At least five civilians, including three women and a child, were martyred and four others critically injured in a suicide attack near a police...
Govt hikes Petrol by Rs137, Diesel by Rs184 Per Litre in Record Increase
ISLAMABAD: The government has sharply increased fuel prices, petrol prices have surged by Rs137.24 per litre, pushing the new price to Rs458.41. Diesel saw an...
IMF urges Pakistan to curb fuel subsidies, expand targeted relief
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has advised Pakistan to avoid broad-based fuel subsidies and instead focus relief efforts on low-income segments of the population. According...
Pakistan army thwarts infiltration attempt at Afghan border, eight militants killed
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The Pakistan Army has foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing eight militants during an intelligence-based operation. According to a...
Trump says Iran war nearing end, warns of intensified strikes
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is close to achieving its key objectives in the ongoing war with Iran, while warning that...
Floodwaters sweep away Van carrying 15 passengers as heavy rains devastate Balochistan
QUETTA: Qila Abdullah and Gulistan emerge as the hardest-hit districts as relentless monsoon rains cause severe flooding across parts of Balochistan On Wednesday, heavy downpours...