Global oil & gas shipping costs soar as Iran threatens to shut strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Global energy shipping markets were thrown into turmoil after Iran threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, sending tanker rates and fuel...
Iran committed to not obtained nuclear weapons: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar told Pakistan’s Senate that Iran has committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons, even as the United States pushes for the full dismantling...
Extremist Modi faces strong criticism over Pro-Israel policy amid allegations of muslim genocide and “Hindu-Jewish nexus
WEB DESK: India’s backing of Israel has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the government’s position risks escalating tensions in an already...
Iran claims attack on U.S. naval fleet, U.S. denies
WASHINGTON: U.S. officials have stated that the vessel is completely safe and continues its operational activities as normal. Following recent airstrikes, Iran has claimed that...
Karachi unrest: civil hospital receives nine bodies, 36 Injured after US consulate protest turns deadly
KARACHI: At least nine bodies were brought to Civil Hospital following violent clashes during a protest outside the United States Consulate, hospital officials confirmed on...
PM Shehbaz Sharif put off Russia visit amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his upcoming trip to Russia due to the fast-changing and sensitive situation unfolding across the Middle East and...
Iran officially confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khumenie’s death
TEHRAN: Iranian state television and the official news agency confirmed on Sunday that Ali Khamenei has died at the age of 86. Authorities did not...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Martyred in US-Israeli Strikes, Iranian State Media Claims — No Official Government Statement Yet
Iranian state media have reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has been martyred (shaheed) in recent joint military strikes by the...
PM Shehbaz contacts Saudi, UAE leaders amid Gulf tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to support peace efforts as tensions rise in the Gulf following Israeli and U.S. strikes on...
IRGC claims attacks on 14 U.S. bases; CENTCOM rejects casualty figures
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched coordinated strikes against 14 American military sites across the region in response to recent...
Israel claim Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei killed in strikes; Iran denies claim
WEB DESK: Israeli officials have suggested that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, may have been killed during coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Pakistan miss semi-final spot despite five-run win over Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came to a heartbreaking end as they failed to secure a place in the...
Pakistani national killed in Iranian missile strike on UAE, officials confirm
DUBAI: The Pakistani Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has urged its citizens to remain alert following escalating tensions in the region. In a post...
Gold price surge by Rs1000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp increase on Saturday, February 28, 2026, following gains in the international bullion market after the United States...
Taliban calls for talks after suffering heavy losses in border clashes with Pakistan
KABUL: The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have expressed willingness to pursue negotiations with Pakistan after intense cross-border clashes resulted in significant casualties. Speaking at a...
US, Israel launch joint offensive on Iran as Trump announces major combat operations
WASHINGTON: The United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes against Iran on Saturday, marking what President Donald Trump described as the beginning of...
Pakistan claims control of 32 Sq Km area along Afghan border
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have reportedly assumed control of a 32-square-kilometer area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border amid escalating tensions between the two sides. The development...
Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes after reported US–Israel operation
TEHRAN: A major military escalation unfolded on Saturday after Israeli officials confirmed that Israel, alongside the United States, carried out extensive strikes against Iran. In...
Afghan Taliban face backlash on social media as false propaganda exposed
WEB DESK: The Afghan Taliban are facing scrutiny online after claims surfaced alleging the downing of a Pakistani military aircraft amid recent cross-border tensions. Officials...
274 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in operation Ghazab lil-Haq, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhary, stated on Friday that 274 personnel affiliated with the Afghan Taliban...
New Zealand take on England in must-win T20 World Cup encounter
COLOMBO: New Zealand national cricket team face a high-stakes battle against England cricket team today in a decisive T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, with...
Fuel prices in Pakistan expected to rise from March 1
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to go up by as much as Rs6.88 per litre starting March 1, 2026. Sources indicated that petrol...
World powers urge calm after Pakistan claims gains in operation Ghazab lil-Haq
ISLAMABAD: Major international players have called for de-escalation after Pakistan reported significant progress in its ongoing military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to...
Punjab CM sanctions Rs70,000 monthly stipend for agriculture interns
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for agriculture graduates selected as interns, in a move designed to attract young talent...
Pakistan’s sovereignty non-negotiable, affirm PM, President
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top political leadership has reiterated that the country’s security and territorial integrity are beyond compromise amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Shehbaz...
Pakistan raises its flag over five additional Afghan border posts in Paktia.
ISLAMABAD: Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified after reports emerged that Pakistani forces assumed control of five additional border posts in Afghanistan’s Paktia...
PAF Launches Strikes on Afghan Targets as Pakistan Responds Forcefully to Unprovoked Taliban Border Attack
Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated sharply overnight as the Pakistan Air Force entered the arena, carrying out precision strikes that destroyed a major Afghan...
72 Afghan Taliban Fighters Killed as Pakistan Launches Decisive Retaliatory Strikes Along Border
Security sources say Pakistan’s security forces carried out a strong retaliatory operation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border following repeated cross-border provocations, killing 72 Afghan Taliban fighters...
Chaman gas cylinder explosion kills 7, injures 25
CHAMAN: A tragic incident in Balochistan’s Chaman resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, including five children, with 25 others sustaining injuries when...
Opposition accepts govt’s proposal for talks amid deadlock over Imran Khan’s eye treatment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP), has agreed to engage in negotiations with the government to break the ongoing political impasse concerning former...
Security forces eliminates ten terrorists in Zhob district
ZHOB: Ten Indian sponsored Khwarij were killed by the security forces in an intelligence based operation in Zhob District of Balochistan. As per detail, ISPR...
T20 World Cup: South Africa edges out West Indies by 9 wickets
WEB DESK: During the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 phase, South Africa emerged victorious over West Indies by a margin of nine wickets. The...
Fire erupts at Karachi’s SITE area textile factory; Firefighters mobilize from throughout the city
KARACHI: A fire has broken out at a textile manufacturing plant in Karachi’s SITE area. Firefighting teams from different parts of the city have been...
Gold price experiences decline after continuous rise
KARACHI: The gold price decreased in the country after continuously hiked, the gold price dropped by Rs700 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Goldsmiths...
Two survivors testify before Judicial Commission probing Gul Plaza blaze
KARACHI: The judicial commission investigating the devastating fire at Gul Plaza recorded testimonies from two shopkeepers who survived the tragedy that claimed multiple lives and...
Section 144 enforced in upper, lower South Waziristan over security threats
S.WAZIRISTAN: Authorities on Thursday imposed Section 144 in parts of Upper and Lower South Waziristan due to escalating security concerns, restricting public movement and commercial...
India’s response to Balochistan incident ‘Reinforces Pakistan’s Position,’ Says FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday stated that India’s reaction to the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan has, in effect, validated Islamabad’s longstanding concerns about...
PM visits Mansehra home of shaheed Lt-Col Shahzada Gul Faraz, announces Daanish School in his honor
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday traveled to Mansehra to express condolences to the family of Lt-Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, who embraced martyrdom during...
Punjab E-Taxi scheme 2026 eligibility, application process & key benefits
LAHORE: In a landmark move toward environmentally friendly transport, Maryam Nawaz Sharif introduced Punjab’s first-ever electric taxi initiative on February 26, 2026. Launched under the...
Dar departs for Saudi Arabia to attend OIC session on Israeli actions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar left for Saudi Arabia on Thursday for a three-day visit to participate in a...
Punjab govt proposes Rs1.14bn vehicle purchase for ministers, security, inspection teams
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has drawn up a plan to acquire 108 new vehicles costing approximately Rs1.14 billion for ministers, senior officials, VIP security,...
Cop, seven-year-old son martyred in Khyber attack; three brothers abducted in Bannu
PESHAWAR: A police constable and his young son were martyred in a terrorist assault in Khyber District on Thursday, officials confirmed. District Police Officer Waqar...
US imposes new sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear deal talks
WASHINGTON: The United States has introduced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran, just ahead of expected negotiations over its nuclear program. According to international...
Driver freed after fatal DHA crash as family defers legal action
KARACHI: Authorities on Tuesday released a motorist involved in a deadly traffic accident in the Defence Housing Authority area after the victim’s family chose not...
Security forces eliminates 34 Indian-backed terrorists across the country
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security agencies have recently conducted a series of targeted operations across the country, resulting in the neutralization of 34 terrorists, according to the...
Who was first choice for hosting ‘Hansna Mana Hai’ ? Tabish Hashmi revealed
KARACHI: During a recent episode of the show, renowned actress Saba Qamar appeared as a guest and spoke openly about her projects, including her hit...
How 2.37 million Pakistani freelancers earned $557 million in six months?
ISLAMABAD: For years, Pakistan’s greatest export was thought to be hidden beneath the soil or tied up in factories. But recent numbers suggest otherwise: our...
Gold rates in Pakistan climb on Feb 25, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, tracking gains in the global market. According to figures released by the All...
Pakistan, Arab, European nations criticize Israeli actions in West Bank
WEB DESK: A broad coalition of Islamic, Arab and European countries has strongly condemned what they described as Israel’s unlawful measures in the occupied West...
Vlogger detained after filming Imran Khan’s convoy
RWALPINDI: Authorities in Rawalpindi have taken a social media activist into custody for allegedly recording the convoy of former prime minister Imran Khan during his...