Gold price drops by Rs.2800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan decreased by Rs.2800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.537,162 According to the All Pakistan Gems and jewellers Association, the price...
Pakistan, Indonesia voice concern over middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have jointly expressed their serious worries regarding the worsening situation in the Middle East. The statement was made during a phone...
Senate approves NAB amendment bill 2026 amid opposition criticism
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Senate gave the green light to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. The bill was introduced in the...
Casualty toll in Iran and Israel-related conflicts: 1,230 killed in Iran, 6 U.S. military personals among the dead in Iranian strikes
WEB DESK: Recent reports reveal that approximately 1,230 people have lost their lives in Iran as a result of attacks by the United States and...
Iran fires new missile barrage at US, Israeli targets, claims drone shootdowns
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has announced that it launched a new wave of attacks on United States and Israeli targets, firing more than 40 missiles and...
Iran warns it could block oil transit through strait of hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a strong warning that it could prevent oil shipments from passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz,...
Pakistan mulls work-from-home, Online classes to save fuel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is exploring the possibility of introducing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as part of a national strategy to conserve fuel, following concerns about...
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.63 per unit across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday increased electricity prices by Rs1.63 per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly...
Pakistan’s diesel, petrol supplies cover 28 days demand: FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the Senate Committee on Finance that Pakistan currently has sufficient diesel and petrol reserves to last for 28 days....
Woman detained for acid attack on man following rejection of marriage proposal in Lahore
LAHORE: Authorities in Kahna Town, Lahore, have apprehended a woman suspected of attacking a man with acid after he declined her marriage proposal. According to...
CDF Asim Munir insists lasting peace in Afghanistan depends on Taliban’s renunciation of terrorist support
S.WAZIRISTAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) & Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), visited Wana in South...
Pakistan faces severe water scarcity as per capita availability drops below 1,000 cubic meters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially entered the water scarcity phase, with per capita water availability falling below the critical threshold of 1,000 cubic meters, signaling a...
NATO intercepts Iranian missile targeting Turkey, first direct involvement in regional tensions
ISTANBUL: NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean successfully destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Iran as it approached Turkish airspace, after...
PM Shehbaz holds closed-door meeting with Lawmakers on regional security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over a high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly changing regional security environment....
Almost 50 Afghan Taliban terrorists posts destroys in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has launched a large-scale cross-border security campaign titled Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, striking dozens of suspected militant positions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, security...
Gold price decline by Rs10,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan fell sharply once again on Tuesday, marking a continued slide in domestic bullion prices. Data released by the All Pakistan...
Tragic road accident claims one Life in Karachi
KARACHI: A fatal accident occurred in the Korangi district of Karachi, resulting in the death of one individual, local TV channels citing Rescue sources reported...
Aleem Dar resigns from Pakistan Cricket Selection Panel amid disagreements over team selections
KARACHI: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, veteran umpire and former ICC Elite Panel member Aleem Dar...
Significant drop of Rs13,900 in gold price per tola
KARACHI: After a sharp increase of thousands of rupees yesterday, gold prices saw a substantial decline today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry...
Pakistan,Turkey reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic discussion with Turkish President Tayyeb Erdogan this evening, emphasizing the need to work together for regional...
Imran Khan, Bushra bibi granted bail in toshakhana fake receipt case; PTI leader also gets bail in five other cases
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court has approved bail for PTI leader Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipt case. The court...
Medical team from PIMS. Shifa trust examines Imran Khan’s wounded eye in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A group of doctors from PIMS and Shifa Trust Eye Hospital visited Adiala Jail to assess the condition of former PTI leader Imran Khan’s...
UAE firmly opposes use of its airspace for attacks on Iran
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has firmly stated that it will prevent its airspace from being exploited for any military strikes against Iran. During...
US-Israel aggression against Iran: A turning point for the Middle East
WEB DESK: The recent joint military escalation by the United States and Israel against Iran marks a critical juncture in regional and global geopolitics. This...
Pakistan’s CERT sounds high alert over escalating cyberattack threats
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s national cyber response authority has issued a high-alert advisory, warning of heightened risks of digital attacks amid ongoing regional tensions. The National...
Security forces killed 67 Afgan taliban in Balochistan,KP
QUETTA: At least 67 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed on Tuesday after Pakistani security forces thwarted coordinated cross-border assaults in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According...
Massive gridlock on I.I. Chundrigar road after key Karachi routes sealed for security
KARACHI: Severe gridlock gripped central Karachi on Tuesday after authorities sealed off major routes around the city’s business district for security reasons, triggering long tailbacks...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...