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...
Another petrol price hike looms as Finance Minister warns of rising costs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday hinted that fuel prices in Pakistan could see another increase in the coming days....
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, PM Shehbaz heads to Saudi Arabia for urgent talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a short official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East continue to intensify...
Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled, attacker arrested at Jammu wedding
JAMMU: An individual was taken into custody after reportedly attempting to attack senior Kashmiri politician Farooq Abdullah during a wedding event in Jammu. Abdullah, the...
Youm-e-Ali processions conclude smoothly across Pakistan: Mohsin Naqvi
KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that the processions held on Youm-e-Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) concluded peacefully throughout Pakistan. Taking...
Gold prices surge by Rs. 3,700 across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have seen a significant increase, with the per-tola rate rising by Rs. 3,700. According to the All Pakistan Jewelry...
Oil storage facilities at Oman’s Salalah port targeted in drone Attack, no vessels damaged
WEB DESK: In a concerning escalation, oil storage tanks at Oman’s strategic Salalah port were hit by drone strikes on Wednesday, according to British maritime...
Triple strike in Gulf: trade ships attacked as Iran threatens to Hit US, Israeli banks and Key economic targets
TEHRAN: New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against...
Tariq Ali Nizamani highlights devotion, respect in Youm-e-Ali cleanliness efforts
WEB DESK: Tariq Ali Nizamani, Managing Director of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), emphasized that the cleanliness arrangements made for Youm-e-Ali were carried...
President, PM extend congratulations to Nepal’s RSP on landmark election win
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his warm congratulations to Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and its leader, Balendra Shah, on achieving a historic...
IHC fines NAB Rs100,000 for delays in £190m case against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday levied a fine of Rs100,000 on the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) special prosecutor for causing delays in...
SUPARCO foresees Eid ul Fitr 2026 in Pakistan to shine on March 21
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has forecasted that Eid ul Fitr in Pakistan for the year 2026 is likely to...
NADRA scrubs 4.2 million identity cards in nationwide audit
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has completed a large-scale verification exercise to enhance the accuracy and reliability of Pakistan’s national identity records,...
Islamabad pledges unwavering support to Riyadh amid Gulf Crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its readiness to support Saudi Arabia “whenever needed,” amid rising tensions in the Middle East following recent US-Israel strikes on Iran....
NA secretariat rolls out austerity measures, 70% of official vehicles grounded
ISLAMABAD: Following directives from Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the National Assembly Secretariat of Pakistan has introduced extensive austerity measures as part of the cost-cutting initiative launched...
PTA to launch second phase of 5G spectrum auction tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is scheduled to begin the second phase of its 5G spectrum auction tomorrow, where telecom operators will compete to...
Punjab’s ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’ scheme registers over 1.9 million applicants
LAHORE: Punjab’s flagship housing initiative, ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’, has crossed the milestone of 1.9 million registered participants, officials from the Punjab Housing and Town...
CJP-Led committee launches Judicial Austerity Measures amid fuel crisis
ISLAMABAD: The judiciary has rolled out a series of austerity and energy conservation measures, including a four-day workweek and reductions in fuel allowances, as Pakistan...
Pakistan starts importing oil via red sea route amid strait of Hormuz closure
KARACHI: Pakistan has begun transporting crude oil through the Red Sea after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments, sources told Geo News...
Cybercrime crackdown: NCCIA raids defence call centre, 4 arrested
KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency carried out a raid on a call centre operating in the Defence area of Karachi, arresting four suspects...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Safe’ despite war injury rumors
TEHRAN: Rumors circulating about an injury to Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States have been...
Former Pakistan Army Chief reportedly facing health complications after fall
RAWALPINDI: Reports from February and March 2026 present mixed accounts about the health of former Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa after he reportedly suffered...
After petrol imports, four LPG Vessels Anchor at Port Qasim
KARACHI: In the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, four LPG vessels have arrived and anchored at Port Qasim, days after petrol shipments...
Iran launches missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
TEL AVIV: Iran has reportedly launched a series of missile strikes toward Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, triggering panic among passengers present at the airport. Reports...
SC to implement 4-day workweek amid fuel shortage
ISLAMABAD: In response to the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by regional conflicts in the Middle East, Pakistani courts will adopt a four-day workweek as part...
PSL11 schedule confirmed
ISLAMABAD: The official schedule for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been announced. The tournament is set to take place...
Nearly 700,000 displaced, 84 children killed in Lebanese strikes, say UN agencies
GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in Lebanon has worsened significantly amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with reports indicating that 84 children have lost...
Pakistan condemns Israeli Military strikes on Lebanon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denounced Israel’s recent military operations targeting Lebanon, describing them as a serious breach of international law and calling for urgent international...
Indian telecom engineer detained in Bahrain over alleged espionage for Israel
MANAMA: Authorities in Bahrain have taken an Indian telecommunications engineer into custody on suspicion of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Israel. Officials stated that...
Ali Zafar unveils new Na’at “Sohna Nabi” to express love for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
LAHORE: Popular singer Ali Zafar has introduced a heartfelt Na’at titled “Sohna Nabi,” showcasing his deep admiration and devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Sharing...
Gold prices surge by Rs.6,200 per tola once again
KARACHI: Gold rates nationwide have surged by Rs.6,200 per tola, marking a notable increase. As per the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders & Manufacturers...
PM extends congratulations to Majtaba Khamenei on assumption of Iran’s Supreme Leadership
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially communicated with Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Majtaba Khamenei, through a formal letter. In his message, he conveyed...
Educational Institutions across Sindh to remain closed from March 16 to 31
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the immediate closure of all educational institutions across the province effective from March 16 through 31. The decision was...
Police detain dozens of Aurat march activists in Islamabad ahead of International women’s day rally
ISLAMABAD: Police detained several women’s rights activists, including members of the Aurat March movement, in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of a rally planned to mark...
PM announces austerity measures, cuts fuel use and ministers’ salaries
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has unveiled a series of austerity measures affecting both federal and provincial governments in an effort to...
Sindh govt introduces Work-from-Home policy for public offices on Fridays
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has announced that employees in government institutions will work from home on Fridays as part of measures aimed at addressing...
Iran warns oil blockade will continue as Trump Threatens Stronger Response
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated on Tuesday that it would prevent any oil shipments from leaving the Middle East if military attacks by...
Balochistan Introduces ‘Green Peoples Bus’ Service in Turbat
QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan has introduced the Green Peoples Bus Service in Turbat, aiming to offer residents a safer, more comfortable, and efficient public...