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...