PSL 11: Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 11 runs
KARACHI: In the 28th match of Pakistan Super League Season 11, Multan Sultans defeated Karachi Kings by 11 runs. The match was held at the...
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea responds with condemnation
N.KOREA: Today, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles, prompting strong reaction from South Korea. The South Korean military reported that the missiles were fired from...
Congo virus alert issued ahead of Eidul Adha 2026
PESHAWAR: Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued a province-wide advisory to prevent the spread of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus,...
Heightened security in Islamabad ahead of expected United States–Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have ramped up security across the federal capital in anticipation of a possible second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran,...
Iran rejects claims of sending enriched Uranium to US
TEHRAN: Iran has firmly dismissed any possibility of transferring enriched nuclear material to the United States, with a senior official calling the idea unacceptable and...
Masoud Pezeshkian defends Iran’s Nuclear rights amid ongoing tensions with Trump
TEHRAN: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly defended his country’s right to pursue nuclear technology, rejecting remarks by US President Donald Trump as unjustified and...
Alarming surge in paediatric HIV cases reported in Karachi
KARACHI: A concerning rise in paediatric cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus has been recorded across three major hospitals in Karachi over the past nine months,...
Potential US-Iran talks scheduled for April 20-21 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: According to sources, the second round of discussions between the United States and Iran is tentatively set to take place in Islamabad on April...
Confessional statement in Quetta uncovers terror recruitment network, Cross-Border links
QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan on Saturday shared details of a confessional statement by Rahima Bibi, wife of Dalbandin resident Manzoor Ahmed, during a press...
Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE amid international financial moves
ISLAMABAD: According to the State Bank of Pakistan’s spokesperson, the amount was held in Pakistan’s account as a Special Deposit. Sources indicate that due to...
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Islamabad, Peshawar, and Regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD: 5.5-magnitude quake originating from the Hindu Kush mountain range rattled multiple regions, including Islamabad, Peshawar, and various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to...
Pakistan achieves ‘Staff-Level Agreement’ with IMF: FM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced that the country has successfully finalized a Staff-Level agreement. Agreement with the International...
US-Iran negotiations: Date, Time not finalized, Sources Says
ISLAMABAD: Sources have stated that negotiations between Iran and the United States will not take place in Islamabad on Monday. According to these sources, the...
Lahore phone snatching incident: suspect wounded in Police shootout, apprehended
LAHORE: Authorities have detained a suspect linked to a recent mobile phone theft targeting a young woman on a scooter in Lahore’s Nawab Town, officials...
Moeen Ali reveals shocking reason for choosing PSL over IPL
WEB DESK: English all-rounder Moeen Ali has explained his decision to focus on the Pakistan Super League (PSL) instead of returning to the Indian Premier...
Shah Rukh Khan cheers “King of the World” after sharing iconic film clip
WEB DESK: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has shared his joy after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences posted a memorable scene from...
Merchant ships report gunfire incidents while navigating Strait of Hormuz
ATHENS: According to multiple maritime security and shipping sources, at least two commercial vessels reported being struck by gunfire while attempting to transit the Strait...
Public transport fares decrease as diesel price drop
LAHORE: Public transport fares have been reduced following a decrease in diesel prices. According to detail, Intercity and interprovincial fares have been cut by up...
Iran reimposes tight control over strait of hormuz amid ongoing US blockade
TEHRAN: Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday that it has reinstated “strict management” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision...
CDF Asim Munir wraps up three-day Iran visit: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, serving as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has wrapped up a three-day official...
Donald Trump warns US blockade on Iran will continue if no deal reached
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will keep its blockade on Iranian ports in place if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a...
PM approves Rs32.12 per litre reduction in diesel price
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved a reduction in the price of diesel by 32.12 rupees per litre, providing relief to the nation....
Gold price decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices decreased in Pakistan on Friday, in line with trends in the global bullion market amid ongoing geopolitical developments. According to detail, In...
8 killed in Indonesia helicopter crashed
JAKARTA: A helicopter crash in Indonesia has left eight people dead after the aircraft went down in a remote forested area shortly after takeoff. According...
Trump welcomes Iran’s decision to reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has welcomed Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a positive step toward easing regional tensions after...
Iran agree almost everything, says trump
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has said he could visit Islamabad if a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran is finalised there, expressing optimism that a deal...
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iPhone, Samsung devices likely to cheaper in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Smartphone prices in Pakistan especially premium models from brands like Apple and Samsung have surged sharply due to heavy taxation, sparking fresh debate ahead...
Ex first lady Bushra bibi shifted back to Adiala jail after eye surgery
RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the spouse of former prime minister Imran Khan, has been moved back to Adiala Jail after undergoing eye surgery in Rawalpindi Officials...
PSX witneeses positive trend as Iran-US war halted
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong rally on Friday, as improving expectations around easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investor confidence and...
Field Marshal Asim Munir calls on Iranian president in Tehran
TEHRAN: Field Marshal Asim Munir held a significant meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran during his official visit to Iran. The high-level talks...
Global sikh pilgrims gather in Pakistan for baisakhi celebrations
NAROWAL: Sikh pilgrims from across the world arrived at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on Wednesday to take part in the vibrant Baisakhi festivities. The visitors...
US warns of immediate military action if Iran rejects deal
WASHINGTON: The United States has signaled it is prepared to swiftly resume combat operations in the Middle East if Iran fails to agree to a...
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz slows to a trickle as US blockade tightens, data shows
LONDON: Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with only a handful of vessels transiting the key energy route amid rising military...
PM Shehbaz heads to Doha after concluding high-level Saudi visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Doha after concluding his official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office...
Punjab approves expansion of electric bus network across 10 districts
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the deployment of new electric buses across 10 districts as part of its broader push toward sustainable public transport....
Russia appreciates Pakistan’s role in US–Iran dialogue efforts
MOSCOW: Russia has acknowledged and welcomed Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating communication between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad’s role as constructive amid ongoing...
BBC HIV report aimed at tarnishing Pakistan’s image, says Punjab Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Health and Population Khawaja Imran Nazir has criticized a recent report by BBC on HIV cases, calling it a “deliberate attempt”...
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...