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...
Pakistan slams Taliban claim of violating temporary ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations made by a spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban accusing it of breaching a temporary ceasefire, describing the claims as baseless...
Foreign office rejects US official’s claims on Pakistan’s missile capabilities
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) has firmly dismissed recent comments by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who suggested that Pakistan’s missile technology could...
Govt urges Citizens to Conserve Petrol and Diesel Amid Regional Unrest
ISLAMABAD: The government has called on the public to take proactive steps to conserve petrol and diesel supplies, aiming to prevent potential disruptions in the...
Oil Prices spike, stocks fall as middle east conflict deepens
WEB DESK: Oil and financial markets faced renewed turbulence on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered a sharp rise in energy prices and...
Energy War Ignites: Tehran Threatens Gulf Oil Targets After Israeli Strike”
TEHRAN: A dramatic escalation in the Middle East conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and regional security, as Iran vows widespread retaliation against...
Heavy rain, strong winds hit various areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds has begun in several parts of Karachi. Areas including North Nazimabad, North Karachi, Sargodha, Federal B Area, Saddar,...
Iran conflict prompts significant decline in Pakistan’s international flight operations
ISLAMABAD: The start of March has seen a dramatic reduction of nearly 50% in Pakistan’s international flight activities, largely driven by regional tensions stemming from...
Israel claims killing of Iran’s intelligence minister Ismail Khateeb in airstrike
TEL AVIV: Israel has claimed that Ismail Khateeb, Iran’s Intelligence Minister, was killed in a recent airstrike, Israeli media reported. The attack targeted Tehran, and...
Iran launches missile strike on Tel Aviv after Larijani’s killing
TEHRAN: Iran carried out missile attacks on Tel Aviv, saying the strikes were in direct response to the killing of senior official Ali Larijani, according...
Eidi from the Government of Pakistan 2026 – Who Qualifies and How to Verify Eligibility?
ISLAMABAD: As Eid approaches each year, many families across Pakistan look for government aid programs that provide financial assistance to ease festive expenses. With inflation...
US counterterrorism Chief resigns over opposition to Iran conflict amid dispute
WASHINGTON: John Kent, the head of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his role, citing disagreement with the current military escalation...
Iran’s Supreme Leader dismisses international mediation to ease US tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly rejected peace proposals from two foreign nations seeking to lower tensions with the United States, according to...
5,600+ Pakistanis return from Iran via Gwadar, Chagai: Sarfraz Bugti
QUETTA: Sarfraz Bugti reported that between February 28 and the previous night, 5,615 Pakistani citizens returned from Iran through the Gwadar and Chagai border routes....
Iran Slams ‘Lawless Aggression,’ sends strong message at UN
GENEVA (AFP): Iran declared at the United Nations on Monday that it would not bow to what it described as “lawless aggression,” warning that millions...
Pakistan Railways to operate four special Eid-ul-Fitr trains
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to accommodate passengers traveling across the country during Eid-ul-Fitr, officials announced. Railway authorities said the schedule for...
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire offer, says terms ‘Not Good Enough Yet’
WEB DESK: Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran appears willing to negotiate a ceasefire despite continuing American strikes, including attacks targeting Kharg Island, but...
Karachi to Get a New Graveyard to Facilitate Citizens: Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that a new graveyard will be constructed in Karachi to make burial arrangements easier for residents. Speaking at...
Mohsin Naqvi lauds security forces on successful operation in Lakki Marwat
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for carrying out a successful operation against terrorists in Shagai area of Lakki...
Pakistan Army releases footage of strikes on Kandahar oil storage sites
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has released video footage showing airstrikes targeting oil storage facilities at Kandahar Airfield during the night of March 12–13, as part of...
PM orders salary cuts, fuel limits under austerity plan amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided that the money saved through newly introduced austerity measures will be utilized to provide relief to the public. The...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....
Nahal Hashmi takes oath as Sindh governor
KARACHI: Nahal Hashmi has formally assumed the role of Governor of Sindh, after taking the oath of office. The ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice...
Gulf countries lose over $15 billion in energy income amid regional conflict: FT
WEB DESK: Oil-exporting nations in the Gulf have suffered an estimated $15.1 billion decline in energy revenues since tensions escalated following US and Israeli military...
Sindh government implements 4-day work week for KMC offices in austerity drive
KARACHI: In a move to promote austerity and conserve fuel, the Sindh government has announced a four-day workweek for all offices of the Karachi Metropolitan...
President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the Governor of Sindh. The President made this decision following...
Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian reveals 3 critical conditions for ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian has set forth three vital prerequisites for a ceasefire with Israel and the United States. Through a statement shared on...
Nehal Hashmi likely to be appointed governor of Sindh
ISLAMABAD: A decision has been made to appoint Nehal Hashmi, a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), as the Governor of Sindh. According...
Another petrol price hike looms as Finance Minister warns of rising costs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday hinted that fuel prices in Pakistan could see another increase in the coming days....
Triple strike in Gulf: trade ships attacked as Iran threatens to Hit US, Israeli banks and Key economic targets
TEHRAN: New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against...
Punjab’s ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’ scheme registers over 1.9 million applicants
LAHORE: Punjab’s flagship housing initiative, ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’, has crossed the milestone of 1.9 million registered participants, officials from the Punjab Housing and Town...
Indian telecom engineer detained in Bahrain over alleged espionage for Israel
MANAMA: Authorities in Bahrain have taken an Indian telecommunications engineer into custody on suspicion of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Israel. Officials stated that...
Pakistan raises Rs507 million through 5G spectrum auction: PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government successfully generated Rs507 million through the highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction, with three telecom operators securing frequencies to introduce advanced mobile...
Police detain dozens of Aurat march activists in Islamabad ahead of International women’s day rally
ISLAMABAD: Police detained several women’s rights activists, including members of the Aurat March movement, in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of a rally planned to mark...
Trump says Iran war may end soon
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that the ongoing conflict with Iran might conclude in the near future. His comments came even as Iran’s...
Karachi Universities move to online classes amid rising fuel prices
KARACHI: Several universities in Karachi have decided to shift classes online after a sharp increase in fuel prices, which officials say could create transportation difficulties...
India clinch third T20 World Cup title with dominant win over New Zealand
AHMEDABAD: India secured their third T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World...
New Zealand win toss, opt to field in T20 World Cup Final
Ahmedabad: New Zealand have won the toss and decided to field first against India in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The...