FBR inspector critically injured in Clifton shooting after traffic dispute
KARACHI: A road rage incident in Karachi’s Clifton area escalated into violence when a Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) official was shot and injured following...
PM terms energy security as crucial part of country’s overall future planning
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted energy security as a key pillar of Pakistan’s long-term national planning, stressing the need for proactive steps to...
Lahore Qalandars set for Global Super League as 2026 schedule unveiled
LAHORE: The fixtures for the upcoming Global Super League have been revealed, with the tournament set to run from July 23 to August 1, 2026,...
Naqvi calls on US envoy, discusses diplomatic efforts for second round of talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic push to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran gathered momentum as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to...
Fuel prices surged 4% as Strait of Hormuz remain closed by Iran
WEB DESK: Oil prices increased more than 4% on Thursday after Iran signaled it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as long as a...
Congo virus claims young life in Karachi ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
KARACHI: A 17-year-old boy has died in Karachi after contracting Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). Officials confirmed that the teenager tested positive for the virus a...
Iran-US Maritime clash deepens with tanker diversions
WASHIINGTON: The United States has reportedly intercepted multiple Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, intensifying pressure on Tehran as regional tensions remain high. According to...
Govt rolls out new licensing rules for solar users across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s Power Division has introduced new regulations requiring all solar energy users to obtain a formal license from the...
Iran executes man convicted of ties to Mossad
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Wednesday that it had executed a man convicted of having connections to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amid escalating tensions with Israel...
PM Shehbaz thanks U.S. President for ceasefire extension
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for kindly agreeing to prolong the ceasefire, facilitating ongoing diplomatic...
Danish Taimoor Teases Major Plot Twist in ‘Humrahi’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor has ignited buzz among fans after sharing a captivating series of photos that suggest an unexpected development in his...
Punjab expands ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ program with loans for 12,000 poor families
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of its flagship housing scheme, ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ (Own Roof, Own Home), by offering interest-free loans...
Tragic Incident in Landhi: 7-Year-old boy killed by Truck; driver in custody
KARACHI: The alarming frequency of traffic-related fatalities in the city continues to raise public concern, with many criticizing the Sindh government for its perceived lack...
Karachi launches crackdown on unregistered vehicles
KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, announced a robust crackdown on motorists operating without proper number plates, stating that offenders...
Limited shipping movement through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade
WEB DESK: The flow of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained largely restricted on Tuesday, with only three vessels reported to have...
Second round of talks with Iran expected on Friday: US President Trump
WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump has conveyed hope that negotiations with Iran could resume with a second round scheduled for this Friday, with...
Pakistan plans to remove duties on used car imports under new policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is moving towards gradually removing tariffs on used vehicle imports as part of a comprehensive auto policy set to take effects...
Pakistan’s first step toward human spaceflight: two astronauts chosen for China training program
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, Pakistan has advanced into the realm of human space exploration with the selection of two astronaut candidates for specialized training...
Iran declines negotiations over hormuz blockade, seizes two vessels amid maritime tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, indicated that Tehran has received signals suggesting Washington might be open to ending the ongoing blockade...
Attock refinery halts key unit as Islamabad roadblocks disrupt oil supply chain
ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has suspended operations of its main crude processing facility after road closures in the federal capital disrupted the movement of...