President, PM review regional situation in phone call
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation in which they exchanged greetings and discussed the evolving regional landscape....
Iran strikes near Israel’s dimona nuclear site, downs F-16 claim; 6 dead, 100 injured
TEHRAN: A sharp escalation between Iran and Israel unfolded on Sunday, as Iran launched a large-scale missile assault targeting Israeli positions, including a site near...
Taliban punishments intensify, nearly 1,200 flogged in one year
KABUL: Authorities in Afghanistan under the Taliban carried out widespread corporal punishments over the past year, with at least 1,186 individuals flogged and six publicly...
Timely measures helped prevent oil shortage, says Atta Tarar
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that prompt decisions by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a key role in preventing a...
Sherry Rehman’s daughter marvi malik passes away
KARACHI: The daughter of Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman, Marvi Malik, has passed away, party officials confirmed on Sunday. According to the party secretariat,...
On world water day, Asif Ali Zardari demands India restore Indus waters treaty
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari called on India to immediately resume full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty, stressing the importance of adhering to international commitments....
Air defences breached: Iranian missiles injure nearly 100 in southern Israel”
ARAD: Nearly 100 people were injured after Iranian missile strikes hit southern Israel on Saturday, targeting the cities of Arad and Dimona. The attack came after...
PM Shehbaz extends Eid Greetings, honours security forces on duty
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to senior military leaders, political officials, and government representatives nationwide on Saturday to convey his greetings for Eid...
Iran downed third Israeli F-16 as conflict Intensified
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a third Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran,...
One militant killed, two wounded in police encounter in Hangu
PESHAWAR: A suspected militant was killed while two others were injured during a gun battle with police in the Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials...
Armed forces leadership greets nation on Eid, reaffirms commitment to security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership, including Syed Asim Munir, Naveed Ashraf, and Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, has extended heartfelt Eid ul Fitr greetings to the...
Kerosene Price Hiked by Rs70.73 Per Litre in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government has significantly increased the price of kerosene oil in Pakistan by Rs70.73 per litre, effective immediately, amid rising global oil prices. According...
Oil prices dip slightly as US moves to stabilise global supply
WEB DESK: Global oil prices edged lower on Friday, though analysts say the decline reflects a temporary pause rather than a lasting shift in market...
Asia’s largest airport to open march 28, boosting delhi region connectivity
NOIDA: India is set to mark a significant milestone in its aviation sector as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate the Noida International Airport...
CDF Asim Munir celebrates eid with troops in Kurram, praises their resolve
KURRAM: Syed Asim Munir spent Eid ul Fitr 2026 with frontline troops in Kurram, where he joined officers and soldiers in offering Eid prayers and...
US, Israel strike Iran’s natanz nuclear site; no radiation leak reported, says Tehran
TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed that its key nuclear installation at Natanz Nuclear Facility was targeted in a joint airstrike allegedly carried out by the United...
Nation marks Eid ul Fitr with unity calls as mideast conflict looms
LAHORE: Pakistan is celebrating Eid ul Fitr across the country today with devotion and enthusiasm, as large congregational prayers were offered in mosques, Eidgahs, and...
Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that the prices of petrol and diesel will stay at current levels, providing relief to consumers. In a...
ISPR unveils patriotic special song for Pakistan day
RAWALPINDI: In celebration of Pakistan Day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has launched a heartfelt national song titled “Meri Mitti Meri Jaan, Pakistan Zindabad.” The...
Summary suggests significant increase in petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: A proposal has been circulated to the government recommending a substantial hike in fuel prices, with suggested increases of Rs29 per litre for petrol...
PM Shehbaz Sharif praises Egypt’s role in promoting peace in the Middle East
ISLAMABAD: In a phone conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Egypt’s vital contribution to fostering stability and peace...
Shruti Haasan joins the cast of ‘Call Me Bae’ season 2 with exciting plot twists
WEB DESK: Prime Video is set to launch the highly anticipated second season of Call Me Bae, featuring a fresh storyline and the addition of...
Cristiano Ronaldo extend Eid ul-Fitr greetings to fans worldwide
WEB DESK: Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a heartfelt message of Eid ul-Fitr wishes, extending his blessings to fans around the globe and...
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 prayer timings in Karachi: area-wise schedule
KARACHI: Karachi residents are preparing for the upcoming Eid celebrations, following the official confirmation from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be observed...
Pakistan confirms shawwal moon sighting: Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated Tomorrow across the nation
ISLAMABAD: Official moon sighting authorities in Pakistan announced the successful sighting of the Shawwal moon on Friday, officially declaring that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed nationwide...
Eid weather alert: Rain, Thunderstorms set to hit Karachi; Lahore could see drizzle, rain
KARACHI: The coastal city is forecasted to remain dry during the next 24 hours, but weather conditions could change as a westerly weather system influences...
Kim Jong-un’s 13-year-old daughter operates Tank during military drill
WEB DESK: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made headlines recently by allowing his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Jae, to operate a military tank during a significant...
IRGC Claims Strike on US F-35 Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it targeted and “heavily damaged” a US-made F-35 Lightning II aircraft over central Iran, in...
Iran’s power structure under fire: Top leaders reportedly killed in War with Israel and US
WEB DESK: A prolonged conflict involving US and Israeli airstrikes has led to claims of heavy losses within Iran’s senior leadership. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Zardari slams Taliban for denying Afghans Nowruz Celebrations, calls for peace
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has criticized the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, calling it “illegitimate” and accusing it of depriving the Afghan people of celebrating...
Top Iranian Guard spokesman eliminated in US-Israel airstrike
Tehran/Jerusalem: A senior spokesperson of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed in ongoing strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, as...
Sri Lanka refuses U.S. request to station Warplanes
Colombo: Sri Lanka has declined a request from the United States to station its military aircraft at a local airport, according to an official statement....
Gold Prices drop sharply for second consecutive day
Karachi: Gold prices across the country witnessed a significant decline for the second day in a row. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers...
Netanyahu pushes bold plan to route Middle East oil through Israel after Iran War
TEL AVIV: Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that new oil and gas pipelines could be developed across the Arabian Peninsula to transport energy resources to Israeli...
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...