Missile debris kills Pakistani in Abu Dhabi amid rising Gulf tensions
ABU DHABI: A Pakistani national has died in Abu Dhabi after being struck by falling debris from a missile intercepted by air defence systems, according...
5,600+ Pakistanis return from Iran via Gwadar, Chagai: Sarfraz Bugti
QUETTA: Sarfraz Bugti reported that between February 28 and the previous night, 5,615 Pakistani citizens returned from Iran through the Gwadar and Chagai border routes....
Iran Slams ‘Lawless Aggression,’ sends strong message at UN
GENEVA (AFP): Iran declared at the United Nations on Monday that it would not bow to what it described as “lawless aggression,” warning that millions...
Explosions in Kabul, Nangarhar as Pakistan targets Taliban bases
RAWALPINDI: According to reports from Dunya News, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched a series of airstrikes in Afghanistan late on March 16, targeting positions linked...
Iranian Guards threaten to track down Israeli PM Netanyahu
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to continue pursuing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the...
Trump threatens additional strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, urges allies to protect Strait of Hormuz
FLORIDA: U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further attacks on Kharg Island and called on international partners to deploy naval forces to safeguard the Strait...
Sarfraz ahmed announces retirement, bids farewell to Pakistan cricket
LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, closing a chapter on a career marked by leadership and memorable...
Pakistan Railways to operate four special Eid-ul-Fitr trains
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to accommodate passengers traveling across the country during Eid-ul-Fitr, officials announced. Railway authorities said the schedule for...
45 held in Abu Dhabi for filming strike locations, spreading rumours during Iran attacks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have detained 45 people, including several foreign nationals, for allegedly recording sensitive locations and sharing misleading information online during ongoing...
Govt asks private Hajj operators to finish visa processing by March 15
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has instructed private Hajj operators to complete visa processing for Hajj 2026 pilgrims by March 15,...
Six militants killed in CTD-police operation in Kohat
KOHAT: At least six terrorists were killed during a joint operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department and police in Kohat on Sunday, officials...
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire offer, says terms ‘Not Good Enough Yet’
WEB DESK: Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran appears willing to negotiate a ceasefire despite continuing American strikes, including attacks targeting Kharg Island, but...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent wider Muslim world conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have stepped up diplomatic engagement to ensure that current regional tensions do not escalate into a broader conflict among Muslim...
Pakistan raises kerosene price, petrol and diesel remain unchanged
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs39.20 per litre, while keeping the prices of petrol and diesel unchanged for...
Afghanistan turned Into a terror Hub: Ahmad Massoud slams Taliban over rising regional crisis
WEB DESK: Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, sharply criticized the Taliban during a ceremony marking the 31st anniversary of the...
Karachi to Get a New Graveyard to Facilitate Citizens: Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that a new graveyard will be constructed in Karachi to make burial arrangements easier for residents. Speaking at...
China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to resolve dispute through dialogue
BEIJING: China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease rising tensions through peaceful negotiations rather than military action. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the...
Mohsin Naqvi lauds security forces on successful operation in Lakki Marwat
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for carrying out a successful operation against terrorists in Shagai area of Lakki...
Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad announces Gaza solidarity march from Khyber to Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Former senator and Pakistan Rights Movement leader Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has announced a nationwide Gaza solidarity march that will start from Khyber and conclude...
Pakistan Army releases footage of strikes on Kandahar oil storage sites
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has released video footage showing airstrikes targeting oil storage facilities at Kandahar Airfield during the night of March 12–13, as part of...
Four civilians hurt after debris from downed Afghan drones falls in Pakistan: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Four civilians, including two children, were injured after debris from crude drones shot down by Pakistan’s military fell in different areas, according to a...
Tanker crushes motorbike in Karachi, one child killed and three injured
KARACHI: A speeding water tanker struck a motorcycle carrying four children in the Manghopir area of the city, resulting in the death of one child...
Afghan Taliban crossed red line; President Zardari condemns drone attacks on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday strongly denounced the rudimentary drone attacks allegedly launched by elements of the Afghan Taliban targeting civilian areas inside...
PM orders salary cuts, fuel limits under austerity plan amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided that the money saved through newly introduced austerity measures will be utilized to provide relief to the public. The...
Gul Plaza Association chief cites delayed rescue response in fire deaths
KARACHI: The president of the Gul Plaza Association, Tanveer Pasta, has submitted a written statement to the judicial commission investigating the Gul Plaza fire incident,...
North Korea launches about 10 ballistic missiles, South Korea says
SEOUL: South Korea’s military reported that North Korea fired around ten ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, just days after Pyongyang warned...
Pakistan engaged with Iran, Saudi Arabia on regional issues: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister, stated that Pakistan’s leadership is actively engaging with key Muslim countries to address the current regional developments....
Pakistan reports significant gains in operation Ghazab-lil-Haq: 663 Militants killed, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, provided an update on the progress of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, detailing substantial achievements against militant groups and...
Secure arrival: Pakistani navy escorts two oil tankers from Fujairah amid rising security threats
KARACHI: Two oil tankers carrying an estimated 100 to 120 million liters of fuel have successfully arrived in Karachi from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The...
Modi’s visit to Israel: from equilibrium to partisanship
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day trip to Israel on February 25–26, 2026, highlighted the strengthening of strategic ties between the two nations, but...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....
Petrol price hike causes surge in weekly inflation in Pakistan
iSLAMABAD: Following a substantial increase in fuel prices, Pakistan experienced a notable rise in weekly inflation, climbing by 1.89 percent and pushing the annual inflation...
Islamabad airport flight services halted
ISLAMABAD: Flight schedules at Islamabad International Airport will be temporarily paused in preparation for the Pakistan Day flypast rehearsal, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced....
Pakistan conducts successful airstrikes in Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military has executed precise airstrikes across Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. Sources within security agencies confirmed that the Pakistan Armed...
Nahal Hashmi takes oath as Sindh governor
KARACHI: Nahal Hashmi has formally assumed the role of Governor of Sindh, after taking the oath of office. The ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice...
Petrol pump dealers announce nationwide indefinite strike from March 27
KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has declared an indefinite countrywide shutdown of petrol pumps starting March 27, warning that fuel stations may stop...
PM Shehbaz Sharif holds key meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met today with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a...
ATC Lahore extends Aleema, Uzma Khanum’s interim bail until April 16 in PTI protest case
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore has prolonged the interim bail of Aleema Khanum and Uzma Khanum until April 16 in connection with a case...
Fuel fears, foreign fire: Trump Aides battle over Iran war exit
WASHINGTON: Inside the White House, a tense debate is shaping President Donald Trump’s public stance on the ongoing conflict with Iran, as senior advisers weigh...
Abrar Ahmed secures big payday as sunrisers leeds sign him for £190,000
WEB DESK: Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 (about $254,000) during Thursday’s men’s auction for The Hundred, despite earlier...
Gulf countries lose over $15 billion in energy income amid regional conflict: FT
WEB DESK: Oil-exporting nations in the Gulf have suffered an estimated $15.1 billion decline in energy revenues since tensions escalated following US and Israeli military...
PESCO implements four-day workweek to cut expenses
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has decided to introduce a four-day working schedule in its offices as part of efforts to control rising...
Waseem Akhtar urges government to clarify Kamran Tessori’s removal
KARACHI: Senior leader of Waseem Akhtar from Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan has called on the federal government to provide an explanation for the removal...
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...