Funeral prayers for mian Aslam Iqbal’s mother held in Lahore
LAHORE: Funeral rites for the mother of PTI leader and ex-provincial minister Mian Aslam Iqbal took place at Dongi Ground in Samanabad, Lahore. Mian Aslam...
PSL 11: Multan Sultans win toss, choose to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators
LAHORE: In the 13th encounter of PSL 11 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, the Multan Sultans won the toss and decided to bowl first against the...
Rising petrol prices to drive up edible oil, ghee costs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following a recent surge in fuel prices, experts warn that the cost of ghee and edible oil in Pakistan is expected to climb further,...
Sindh govt announces no increase in public transport fares
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah assured on Sunday that public transport fares will remain unchanged and will stay at the levels prior to...
Iranian missile strike destroys key Israeli drone manufacturing facility
WEB DESK: A recent missile attack by Iran has led to the complete destruction of a strategic drone factory in central Israel. Israeli officials have...
Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran, warning Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face what he called...
Iran slams ‘False Narrative’ Araghchi says Tehran never refused Islamabad talks
TEHRAN: Iran has denied reports suggesting it declined an invitation to visit Islamabad for Pakistan-facilitated talks aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East, expressing...
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Karachi from tomorrow
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Karachi and various parts of Sindh on Monday and Tuesday...
Trump claims second downed US Airman rescued safely in Iran operation
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced Sunday that a second American airman shot down inside Iran has been successfully rescued and is “safe and sound” after a...
PM Shehbaz announces relief package, cuts petroleum levy by Rs80
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Friday unveiled a major relief package, including a reduction of Rs80 in the petroleum levy, aimed at easing the burden on...
Asim Khan advances to final of World Squash Championship Asian qualifier
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistani squash star Asim Khan has advanced to the final of the Asian Qualifier for the World Squash Championship. In an exciting semifinal...
6.2 Magnitude earthquake rocks Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and AJK
ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck multiple regions across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The...
Farooq Sattar warns, Rising petrol prices could fuel crime, suicides
KARACHI: Dr. Farooq Sattar, a senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), expressed strong opposition to the recent surge in petrol prices, cautioning that...
Iran claims US jet downed, offers reward for Pilot
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have launched a manhunt for a US pilot, claiming that Iran’s air defense systems shot down a US military jet on Friday....
Sonam Kapoor shares sweet first Photo of her newborn son
WEB DESK: Sonam Kapoor has offered fans a tender first look at her newest family member, sharing an intimate photo of her newborn son just...
SC hints at historic ruling in patricide clemency case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has signaled that it will issue a groundbreaking and potentially transformative decision on April 8 in a prominent case...
Pakistan plans to repay UAE loan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made the decision to settle its debt with the United Arab Emirates. Reliable sources reveal that Pakistan will transfer $200 million to...
Woman rescued after car plunges Into deep pit on Tariq road
KARACHI: Near a shopping mall on Tariq Road in Karachi, a car suddenly sank into the ground. According to police, the vehicle collapsed into a...
Trump claims U.S. can quickly reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States has the capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with just a bit more...
Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks in Urumqi end without breakthrough
URUMQI: Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held in Urumqi under China’s mediation, concluded without a major breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue...
Gold prices surges in Pakistan after sharp decline
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged again on Friday, a day after witnessing a significant drop. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association,...
5G rollout in Pakistan delayed amid awaited software update from Apple
ISLAMABAD: The launch of 5G services in Pakistan continues to face delays despite the successful completion of the spectrum auction, as key technical requirements remain...
UN security council set to vote on Hormuz plan as China rejects use of force
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,...
Punjab announces free public transport amid massive fuel price hike
LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab has unveiled a major relief package, including free public transport, following a steep increase in fuel prices across Pakistan....
Govt plans app-based petrol subsidy for motorcyclists after price hike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government is moving ahead with a targeted fuel subsidy programme for motorcyclists following the recent sharp increase in petrol prices. According to...
41-year rain record falls as heavy showers paralyse Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed record-breaking rainfall as a powerful weather system dumped 38.7mm of rain within 24 hours, surpassing a 41-year-old April record. The previous highest...
Five civilians, including women, Child martyred in Bannu suicide blast
BANNU: At least five civilians, including three women and a child, were martyred and four others critically injured in a suicide attack near a police...
Gulf War Drives Oil Prices Up, Pakistan Calls for Nationwide Fuel Savings
ISLAMABAD: Escalating tensions in the Gulfparticularly involving Iran have sent global oil prices sharply higher, intensifying concerns over fuel supply and economic stability worldwide. The...
Govt hikes Petrol by Rs137, Diesel by Rs184 Per Litre in Record Increase
ISLAMABAD: The government has sharply increased fuel prices, petrol prices have surged by Rs137.24 per litre, pushing the new price to Rs458.41. Diesel saw an...
Pakistan affected Middle East war, pursuing US-Iran ceasefire efforts: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan is being significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and continues to play an...
KP students visit PMA Kakul under ISPR winter internship programme
KAKUL: Students from various universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visited the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul as part of the Inter-Services Public Relations Winter Internship Programme. During...
Iran threatens ‘Devastating’ Retaliation as Trump warns intensified strikes
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has vowed to launch “crushing” retaliatory attacks against the United States and Israel following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump to escalate...
IMF urges Pakistan to curb fuel subsidies, expand targeted relief
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has advised Pakistan to avoid broad-based fuel subsidies and instead focus relief efforts on low-income segments of the population. According...
Pakistan army thwarts infiltration attempt at Afghan border, eight militants killed
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The Pakistan Army has foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing eight militants during an intelligence-based operation. According to a...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant decline across Pakistan on Thursday. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per...
Heavy rains lash Karachi; Authorities on high alert, drainage measures intensified
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi received heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Thursday, prompting city authorities to remain on high alert and activate emergency...
PM Shehbaz reviews energy situation as regional tensions raise supply concerns
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday presided over a high-level meeting to assess the risk of an energy crisis in light of escalating regional tensions, with...
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Woman allegedly Gang-Raped in moving van near Rawat; separate rape suspect arrested in Gujar Khan
RAWALPINDI: A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four men inside a moving van in the Rawat area. According to officials, the incident occurred within...
Trump says Iran war nearing end, warns of intensified strikes
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is close to achieving its key objectives in the ongoing war with Iran, while warning that...
Floodwaters sweep away Van carrying 15 passengers as heavy rains devastate Balochistan
QUETTA: Qila Abdullah and Gulistan emerge as the hardest-hit districts as relentless monsoon rains cause severe flooding across parts of Balochistan On Wednesday, heavy downpours...
Pakistan signs historic carbon market agreement with Norway under Paris accord
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has entered into its first bilateral carbon market agreement with Norway, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to attract climate finance, according...
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s success in managing essential Goods supply Amid Middle East Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his satisfaction that Pakistan is effectively managing the supply and demand of vital commodities amidst the ongoing Middle East...
Gold prices surge by Rs.15,000 per tola
KARACHI: A significant increase of Rs.15000 has been recorded in the price of gold across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellery...
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kings win toss, choose to bat first against Multan Sultans
LAHORE: In the ongoing 11th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, Hyderabad Kings secured the toss and decided to bat first in their encounter...
Punjab government to take firm action against YDA president Dr. Shoaib Niazi
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to implement strict disciplinary measures against Muhammad Shoaib Niazi, President of the Young Doctors Association (YDA) Punjab, in...
President, PM commends Security forces for killing terrorist in KP
ISLAMABAD: The president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the Security Forces for the Successful operation in Khyber...
$186 billion loss for Arab nations in Just one month due to Iran conflict
WEB DESK: The ongoing Iran conflict has resulted in a staggering economic toll on Arab countries, with losses amounting to $186 billion within a single...
Trump weighs U.S. exit from NATO over Iran dispute
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is seriously contemplating withdrawing from the NATO alliance, following the alliance’s failure to support U.S....
Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from Iran conflict within a few weeks
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States plans to withdraw from the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks. During...
Regional tensions impact economy as Pakistan’s march inflation rises to 7.3%, PBS reports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation rate reached 7.3% year-on-year in March 2026, amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS),. The consumer price...