Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt seek to mediate US-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt have reportedly stepped in to facilitate diplomatic efforts aimed at calming the ongoing...
Crude oil prices decline globally as trump delay attacks on Iranian Power plants
WASHINGTON: In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that military strikes on Iranian energy facilities would be postponed, leading to a...
Trump delays Iran power plant attacks following ‘Constructive’ Diplomatic talks
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered a pause on planned military strikes against Iranian energy facilities, citing “very good...
Eid Day 2: Minal Khan Stuns in Elegant Maroon & Gold Ensemble
KARACHI: Pakistani actress and model Minal Khan captivated fans on the second day of Eid ul-Fitr with a striking formal photoshoot, sharing a series of...
President, PM review regional situation in phone call
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation in which they exchanged greetings and discussed the evolving regional landscape....
Timely measures helped prevent oil shortage, says Atta Tarar
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that prompt decisions by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a key role in preventing a...
PM Shehbaz extends Eid Greetings, honours security forces on duty
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to senior military leaders, political officials, and government representatives nationwide on Saturday to convey his greetings for Eid...
One militant killed, two wounded in police encounter in Hangu
PESHAWAR: A suspected militant was killed while two others were injured during a gun battle with police in the Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials...
Armed forces leadership greets nation on Eid, reaffirms commitment to security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership, including Syed Asim Munir, Naveed Ashraf, and Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, has extended heartfelt Eid ul Fitr greetings to the...
Oil prices dip slightly as US moves to stabilise global supply
WEB DESK: Global oil prices edged lower on Friday, though analysts say the decline reflects a temporary pause rather than a lasting shift in market...
CDF Asim Munir celebrates eid with troops in Kurram, praises their resolve
KURRAM: Syed Asim Munir spent Eid ul Fitr 2026 with frontline troops in Kurram, where he joined officers and soldiers in offering Eid prayers and...
Nation marks Eid ul Fitr with unity calls as mideast conflict looms
LAHORE: Pakistan is celebrating Eid ul Fitr across the country today with devotion and enthusiasm, as large congregational prayers were offered in mosques, Eidgahs, and...
Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that the prices of petrol and diesel will stay at current levels, providing relief to consumers. In a...
ISPR unveils patriotic special song for Pakistan day
RAWALPINDI: In celebration of Pakistan Day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has launched a heartfelt national song titled “Meri Mitti Meri Jaan, Pakistan Zindabad.” The...
Summary suggests significant increase in petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: A proposal has been circulated to the government recommending a substantial hike in fuel prices, with suggested increases of Rs29 per litre for petrol...
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 prayer timings in Karachi: area-wise schedule
KARACHI: Karachi residents are preparing for the upcoming Eid celebrations, following the official confirmation from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be observed...
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Beijing-backed brain chip firm says it is 3 years behind Musk’s Neuralink
BEIJING: Leading Chinese state-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most cutting-edge product is still three years behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink, as Beijing...
Kim Jong-un’s 13-year-old daughter operates Tank during military drill
WEB DESK: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made headlines recently by allowing his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Jae, to operate a military tank during a significant...
Sri Lanka refuses U.S. request to station Warplanes
Colombo: Sri Lanka has declined a request from the United States to station its military aircraft at a local airport, according to an official statement....
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 being celebrated across Middle East including KSA, UAE
RIYADH: Eid al-Fitr is being observed today across much of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as millions of Muslims...