Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 being celebrated across Middle East including KSA, UAE
RIYADH: Eid al-Fitr is being observed today across much of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as millions of Muslims...
Israel restricted palestinians from Al-Aqsa Eid prayer
WEB DESK: Israeli authorities have once again imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Eid holidays. In Jerusalem, security forces reportedly...
Hope for Peace: Mufti Taqi Usmani welcomes eid ceasefire between Pakistan, Afghanistan
KARACHI: Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has described the temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the Eid period as a positive and encouraging...
Foreign office rejects US official’s claims on Pakistan’s missile capabilities
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) has firmly dismissed recent comments by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who suggested that Pakistan’s missile technology could...
Ayaz Shaukat named inaugural chairman of social media protection, regulatory authority
ISLAMABAD: : Senior lawyer Ayaz Shaukat has been appointed as the pioneering Chairman of the newly established Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority. The Ministry...
Bus collides with van in Arifwala claim 6 lives
ARIFWALA: Six people were killed while dozens were seriously injured in a horrific collision between a bus and a van on Burewala Road in Arifwala...
Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan; Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March,21 Saturday
ISLAMABAD: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has not yet received any evidence of moon sighting in Pakistan, so the Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Pakistan on March,21 Saturday. ...
Govt urges Citizens to Conserve Petrol and Diesel Amid Regional Unrest
ISLAMABAD: The government has called on the public to take proactive steps to conserve petrol and diesel supplies, aiming to prevent potential disruptions in the...
Pakistan will not tolerate violence based on foreign incidents, asserts top military leader
RAWALPINDI: In a strong stance against violence rooted in external influences, Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal...
BYC and rising security concerns over female radicalization in Balochistan
WEB DESK: Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) played highly role in exploitation of women in Balochistan. Before the establishment of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), no...
Shawwal moon hunt begins: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in crucial meeting today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is meeting today to determine the sighting of the Shawwal 1447 AH crescent, which will decide the date of Eid...
PSX witneeses sharp negative trend amid Israel,Iran war
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange, Asian stock markets witnessed a sharp downturn on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment across the...
Massive decrease in Gold price
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant drop ahead of Eid, offering relief to buyers and investors across the country. According to the All...
Oil Prices spike, stocks fall as middle east conflict deepens
WEB DESK: Oil and financial markets faced renewed turbulence on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered a sharp rise in energy prices and...
Trump refrain Israel for further strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israel to refrain from carrying out further strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. according to a report by...
Energy War Ignites: Tehran Threatens Gulf Oil Targets After Israeli Strike”
TEHRAN: A dramatic escalation in the Middle East conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and regional security, as Iran vows widespread retaliation against...
Karachi storm turns deadly: 19 killed, dozens injured in rain-related incidents
KARACHI: A severe windstorm combined with heavy rainfall hit Karachi, leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 60 injured as multiple accidents unfolded...
Shawwal Moon sighted in Afghanistan: Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated tomorrow
KABUL: The sighting of the Shawwal moon has been confirmed in Afghanistan, and Eid al-Fitr will be observed tomorrow. According to Afghan media reports, Afghanistan’s...
Heavy rain, strong winds hit various areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds has begun in several parts of Karachi. Areas including North Nazimabad, North Karachi, Sargodha, Federal B Area, Saddar,...
Middle East tensions lead to postponement of U.S. China visit by President Trump
WASHINGTON: In light of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to delay his upcoming trip to China, according to...
Pakistan temporarily halts operation Ghazab Lil Haq ahead of Eid ul-Fitr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a temporary suspension of its ongoing counterterrorism operation, Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, in Afghanistan, ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations. Federal...
Shawwal Moon not Sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid to be observed on March 20 (Friday)
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted, confirming that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20. Various cities’...
Turkey announces Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday; other countries depend on witnesses
ANKARA: The government of Turkey announced on Wednesday that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated nationwide on Friday, March 20. Similarly, Muslims in Singapore will celebrate...
Online ticket sales for PSL season 11 are now open
ISLAMABAD: Fans can purchase their tickets online starting today. Physical tickets will be available from the 24th of this month at select centers nationwide. This...
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights until April 24
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced that its airspace will remain closed to Indian airlines and India-registered aircraft until April 24. According to a new Notice to...
Israel claims killing of Iran’s intelligence minister Ismail Khateeb in airstrike
TEL AVIV: Israel has claimed that Ismail Khateeb, Iran’s Intelligence Minister, was killed in a recent airstrike, Israeli media reported. The attack targeted Tehran, and...
Gold prices remain stable across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices remained unchanged across Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of gold per tola stood steady at...
Rangers bust ‘Topi Gang’: 7 arrested in major Karachi crackdown
KARACHK: In a significant crackdown, Pakistan Rangers apprehended seven linked to the notorious “Topi Gang” during an operation in the Korangi area of Karachi. According...
Security forces foil terror attack detained female suicide bomber
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan have prevented a major attempt by arresting a female suicide bomber, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced. Speaking at a press...
MQM-P call on PM to reconsider the removal of Tessori as Sindh governor
KARACHI: A senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to reconsider the removal of Kamran Tessori as the...
Fuel shipments continue to arrive at Port Qasim amid supply concerns
KARACHI: Pakistan is maintaining a steady inflow of fuel supplies as multiple petrol and crude oil tankers continue to arrive at Port Qasim in response...
Iran launches missile strike on Tel Aviv after Larijani’s killing
TEHRAN: Iran carried out missile attacks on Tel Aviv, saying the strikes were in direct response to the killing of senior official Ali Larijani, according...
Iran confirms death of senior security official Ali Larijani
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, describing him as having “attained martyrdom,” according to state media reports on Tuesday. Earlier in...
Sindh announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially declared public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, according to reports. As per a notification issued by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder...
Almost 23,000 vehicles blacklist due to unpaid e-challans in Karachi
KARACHI: More than 23,000 vehicles in Karachi have been placed on a provincial blacklist due to unpaid e-challans, officials revealed during a recent traffic review...
Trump steps up pressure on media over Insufficient support for Iran conflict
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has allegedly escalated efforts to influence the media after public backing for a potential war with Iran remained tepid. Reports from...
Iranian ambassador in Russia denies rumors of Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at a Russian hospital
WEB DESK: The Iranian ambassador to Russia has categorically denied allegations that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is currently receiving medical care at...
Two cousins killed in motorcycle crash near Ayesha Manzil
KARACHI: A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when a high-speed motorcycle lost control and collided with a footpath close to the Ayesha Manzil Jamat Khana,...
US counterterrorism Chief resigns over opposition to Iran conflict amid dispute
WASHINGTON: John Kent, the head of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his role, citing disagreement with the current military escalation...
Sharjeel Memon launches new electric bus route in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh’s senior minister, Sharjeel Memon, formally introduced a new electric bus route in Karachi on Tuesday, stretching from Gulshan Maymaar to Tower. The inauguration...
Israel announces killing of Iran’s top security chief larijani, paramilitary leader soleimani in bold strike
WEB DESK: On Tuesday, Israel announced that it had targeted and killed Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran’s national security apparatus. Israeli Defense Minister...
Senate clarification sparks more questions over chairman’s luxury vehicle purchase
ISLAMABAD: A statement issued by the Senate Secretariat on Monday in response to reports about a luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani has added to...
Punjab govt to purchase 10 vehicles for superior court judges
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the purchase of 10 vehicles for judges of the superior courts, significantly reducing an earlier proposal that called for...
Oil Prices Climb Amid Growing Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Global oil prices rose sharply Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate, pushing main crude benchmarks above the...
Sydney Tech Enthusiast Harnesses AI to Create Tailored Cancer Vaccine for Dog
SYDNEY: A Sydney-based machine learning engineer has made headlines by developing a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his terminally ill dog, using artificial intelligence tools...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1000 per tola to Rs.523,762. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelers Association (APGJA), the price of...
British airline grounds flights across the middle east amid rising security threats
DUBAI: In a dramatic move, a major British airline has suspended dozens of flights to key Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Tel Aviv, and other...
Iran’s Supreme Leader dismisses international mediation to ease US tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly rejected peace proposals from two foreign nations seeking to lower tensions with the United States, according to...
Trump criticizes NATO, seeks global help to secure strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced frustration over the lack of international support in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while also criticizing NATO allies during...
Gul Plaza fire probe: Police surgeon submits key findings to Judicial Commission
KARACHI: Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed has submitted her written response to a judicial commission investigating the deadly fire at Gul Plaza earlier this year....