Tight security in Islamabad ahead of crucial US-Iran peace negotiations
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have ramped up security across Islamabad as the country prepares to host high-level talks between the United States and Iran aimed at easing...
Over 250 killed, more than 1,100 injured as Israeli strikes pound Lebanon
BEIRUT: Israeli forces have intensified large-scale airstrikes across Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire with Iran, resulting in heavy casualties and widespread destruction. According to Lebanon’s...
Despite ceasefire, Israel unleashes devastating attacks on Lebanon
WEB DESK: Israeli forces have carried out some of the most severe airstrikes on Lebanon despite the recent ceasefire with Iran. Reports indicate that dozens...
Rawalpindi authorities reject PTI’s request for Liaquat Bagh rally
RAWALPINDI: The district administration of Rawalpindi announced on Wednesday that it has declined PTI’s request to hold a public rally at Liaquat Bagh scheduled for...
petrol price likely to declines in Pakistan amid decrease price in global oil markets
ISLAMABAD: A decline in international oil prices may lead to a decrease in petrol and diesel prices within the country. Sources from the industry reveal...
Abbtakk PakistanAbbtakk specialBig storiesHeadlinesMOST POPULARNews TickerPakistanTop NewsTRENDINGWorld
World media hails Pakistan’s diplomatic push in preventing regional escalation
ISLAMABAD: Leading international media outlets have praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping defuse a potentially major conflict in the region, highlighting Islamabad’s growing influence on...
Federal Cabinet declares friday ‘Thanksgiving Day’ to mark ceasefire success
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has designated Friday as “Thanksgiving Day” (Youm-e-Tashakur) to celebrate recent diplomatic progress that led to...
PM Invites US, Iran for Islamabad talks following ceasefire breakthrough
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited delegations from Iran and the United States to Islamabad for high-level negotiations after both sides agreed to an...
Global leaders applaud Pakistan’s role in securing US–Iran ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: World leaders on Wednesday commended Pakistan for its diplomatic efforts after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at opening...
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal with U.S.
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed any possibility of a temporary ceasefire with the United States, citing specific conditions that must be met before engaging in talks....
CDF Asim Munir condemn attacks on Saudi Infrastructure, warn of risks to Middle East peace
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership on Tuesday strongly criticized recent assaults on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial sites, describing them as unnecessary provocations that could...
Tensions escalate as US-Israel launch fresh strikes on Iran’s Petrochemical Hub; Iran warns of radiation dangers
WEB DESK: In a series of renewed assaults, US and Israeli forces targeted Iran’s critical petrochemical sector once again, resulting in five fatalities and 170...
Trump warns Iran: ‘Entire civilization at risk tonight’ amid escalating deadlines
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a chilling warning to Iran, claiming that an “entire civilization” could be wiped out tonight, bringing to an...
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...
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s success in managing essential Goods supply Amid Middle East Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his satisfaction that Pakistan is effectively managing the supply and demand of vital commodities amidst the ongoing Middle East...
Trump weighs U.S. exit from NATO over Iran dispute
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is seriously contemplating withdrawing from the NATO alliance, following the alliance’s failure to support U.S....
Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from Iran conflict within a few weeks
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States plans to withdraw from the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks. During...
Regional tensions impact economy as Pakistan’s march inflation rises to 7.3%, PBS reports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation rate reached 7.3% year-on-year in March 2026, amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS),. The consumer price...
Pakistan, China launch 5-Point plan to promote peace in the Middle East
BEIJING: Pakistan and China jointly introduced a five-point plan on Tuesday to foster peace and stability across the Gulf and Middle Eastern regions, amid rising...
Donald Trump blasts European allies as rift deepens over Iran war
WASHINGTON: Tensions between the United States and its European allies have flared once again, as Donald Trump sharply criticized key partners for what he described...
Eid-ul-Adha likely to observed on May 27,2026
ISLAMABAD: The expected date for Eid ul-Adha has been tentatively identified, although the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is...
UN crucial for tackling global challenges, says Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, highlighted the UN’s pivotal role in coordinating international responses to both emerging and...
PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman banned for two matches over ball-tampering violation
LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman has been handed a two-match suspension in the ongoing Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball-tampering during...
US hits Isfahan military targets with Bunker-Buster Bombs as conflict escalates
TEHRAN: U.S. and Israeli forces carried out strikes on key military sites in Iran’s central Isfahan province early Tuesday, reportedly using powerful 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,...
Nationwide smart lockdown plan rejected as Provinces push back
ISLAMABAD: A proposal to enforce a nationwide smart lockdown has been shelved after strong opposition from provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by President...
PCB Slaps Rs20 Million Fine on Naseem Shah Over Social Media Violation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has penalized fast bowler Naseem Shah with a Rs20 million fine for breaching the terms of his central contract following...
Global oil market in turmoil as prices may surge to $200 per barrel
LONDON/NEW YORK: The global oil market is facing severe disruption following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that crude prices could climb as...
Missile strike hits fuel tanker at Israel’s key oil refinery
HAIFA: An industrial site and a fuel tanker at Oil Refineries Ltd. in northern Israel were struck by falling debris from an intercepted missile, authorities...
France condemns Houthi attacks on Israel, warns against escalation in Middle East
PARIS: France on Sunday condemned missile and drone attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Israeli targets, warning that their involvement risks further escalating...
Four-nation foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to address Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt was held in Islamabad to discuss ways to ease the ongoing...
Five killed, several injured in roof collapse incident in Lahore, Bannu
LAHORE/BANNU: At least five people, including three children, lost their lives while several others were injured in separate roof collapse incidents reported in Lahore and...