Pakistan emerges as key ‘Bridge Builder’ amid escalating middle east crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has positioned itself as a diplomatic “bridge builder” among regional capitals as tensions escalate in the Middle East following attacks on Iran by...
Six police officers martyred in blast near patrol vehicle in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: At least six police officers lost their lives and another was injured after an explosion struck near a police vehicle in the Bettani...
Two sailors injured after fire on U.S. aircraft carrier in red sea
WEB DESK: A fire incident aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea left two sailors injured, officials confirmed....
33rd anniversary of Poet Habib Jalib’s demise commemorated
LAHORE: The nation commemorated the 33rd death anniversary of legendary revolutionary poet Habib Jalib on Thursday. Born on March 24, 1928, in Hoshiarpur district of...
Donald Trump Vows: ” Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapons”
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will never permit Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. In a message posted on social media, President...
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...
US decides to permanently close Peshawar consulate: Major Diplomatic Shift
ISLAMABAD: The United States has announced its decision to permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, according to information provided to Congress by the US State...
Farooq Sattar calls for MQM-P exit from federal govt over Sindh governor removal
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) expressed shock over the removal of Kamran Tessori as Sindh Governor, saying the party was not consulted about the...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks on Middle East stability, security
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has touched down in Saudi Arabia for crucial discussions with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman on escalating Middle East tensions...
Sindh declares public holiday on March 13 amid ramadan, regional tensions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a public holiday across the province on March 13 (Friday), according to an official notification released on Thursday. All...
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...
Senior Actor Asim Bukhari passes away
LAHORE: Veteran Pakistani actor Asim Bukhari has died at the age of 76, following a prolonged battle with illness. Family sources confirmed his death on...
Tragic accident in Thatta claims three lives, injures child
THATTA: A devastating road accident in Makli Bai Ghulamullah Chowk on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of three members of a family and left a...
Global oil markets on the brink: Middle East war sparks historic supply crisis
LONDON: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered the most significant disruption to global oil supplies ever recorded, the International Energy Agency (IEA)...
IHC orders medical board to decide Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
ISLAMABAD: The Imran Khan medical transfer petition was addressed Thursday by a two‑judge bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), headed by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir...
Jinnah bridge reopens after massive upgrade to ease Karachi traffic
KARACHI: The city’s Jinnah Bridge has reopened following an extensive rehabilitation project, inaugurated on Monday by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. The upgrade, carried out in...
UN security council urges Iran to stop attacks on Gulf nations
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling on Iran to immediately stop its attacks on Gulf countries. The resolution,...
Gold Prices Drop by Rs2900 per tola in Pakistan
Karachi: Gold prices have decreased across jewelry markets in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per...
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...