Seven militants killed, policeman martyred in Hangu joint operation
HANGU: At least seven militants were killed while a police officer embraced martyrdom during a major joint operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department...
PIA to ‘relocate’ finance, supply chain departments to Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Islamabad administration has decided to shift its. In Finance and Supply Chain departments to Islamabad as part of an administrative...
PM Shehbaz praises Saudi support, underscores US–Iran peace efforts in meeting with MBS
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended Saudi Arabia’s continued economic backing and highlighted Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions during a high-level meeting with...
Pakistan Navy showcases indigenous Anti-Ship missile strength
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live firing of a locally developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, showcasing its growing precision-strike capability and operational readiness,...
Pakistan received $2bln from Saudi Arabia, Economic support deepens
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a fresh financial injection of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, according to confirmation by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on...
SC directs PIA to clear 24-year pension dues of former employee
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered Pakistan International Airlines to release pension arrears covering 24 years to a retired employee. The directive came...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia on regional diplomacy tour
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has landed in Riyadh as part of a four-day regional visit that also includes Qatar and Turkey from April 15...
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran as Islamabad continues US-Iran mediation efforts
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: A senior Pakistani delegation reached Tehran on Wednesday, as Pakistan maintains its role in facilitating diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran. The...
Punjab govt grants underpasses worth Rs.3.08bn on GT road
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a major infrastructure project worth Rs3.08 billion for the construction of two underpasses along GT Road in Gujar Khan,...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye for key diplomatic engagements
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey from April 15 to 18, 2026, in a...
US claims halt of Iran maritime trade amid mixed signals on peace talks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: The United States announced on Wednesday that its forces have fully stopped maritime trade in and out of Iran, even as diplomatic efforts with...
Iran used Chinese spy satellite for surveillance of US bases in Middle East
BEIJING: Leaked documents cited by the Financial Times suggest that Iran may have relied on a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite to monitor and potentially track US...
Balochistan announces wheat relief package with fuel subsidy for farmers
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has rolled out a wheat support initiative featuring a fuel subsidy for threshers, offering timely relief to farmers during the harvest...
Pakistan, oman move to deepen academic, research partnerships
WEB DESK: Pakistan and Oman have agreed to enhance cooperation in higher education and research, following high-level discussions held in Islamabad aimed at strengthening academic...
Qatar rules out mediator role in US-Iran talks, calls for lasting regional peace
DOHA: Qatar has stated that it is not acting as a mediator in the ongoing dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that there...
PSX jumps over 4,000 points as optimism grows around US-Iran talk
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging more than 4,000 points amid rising investor confidence...
Oil slips again as hopes rise for fresh US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Global oil prices declined for a second straight session on Wednesday, as expectations of renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran eased fears...
Trump signals Iran talks may return to Pakistan within 48 hours
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated that stalled negotiations with Iran could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, raising hopes of renewed...
Saudi Arabia pledges fresh $3bn lifeline, extends $5bn support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a major financial boost as Saudi Arabia committed an additional $3 billion in deposits, with funds expected to be released within...
Bring back $10 billion before budget, ‘easily achievable,’ Says Mohsin Naqvi.
KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged Pakistan’s business community to repatriate a significant portion of their overseas wealth ahead of the upcoming federal...