Karachi storm turns deadly: 19 killed, dozens injured in rain-related incidents
KARACHI: A severe windstorm combined with heavy rainfall hit Karachi, leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 60 injured as multiple accidents unfolded...
Shawwal Moon sighted in Afghanistan: Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated tomorrow
KABUL: The sighting of the Shawwal moon has been confirmed in Afghanistan, and Eid al-Fitr will be observed tomorrow. According to Afghan media reports, Afghanistan’s...
Heavy rain, strong winds hit various areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds has begun in several parts of Karachi. Areas including North Nazimabad, North Karachi, Sargodha, Federal B Area, Saddar,...
Middle East tensions lead to postponement of U.S. China visit by President Trump
WASHINGTON: In light of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to delay his upcoming trip to China, according to...
Pakistan temporarily halts operation Ghazab Lil Haq ahead of Eid ul-Fitr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a temporary suspension of its ongoing counterterrorism operation, Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, in Afghanistan, ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations. Federal...
Shawwal Moon not Sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid to be observed on March 20 (Friday)
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted, confirming that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20. Various cities’...
Turkey announces Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday; other countries depend on witnesses
ANKARA: The government of Turkey announced on Wednesday that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated nationwide on Friday, March 20. Similarly, Muslims in Singapore will celebrate...
Online ticket sales for PSL season 11 are now open
ISLAMABAD: Fans can purchase their tickets online starting today. Physical tickets will be available from the 24th of this month at select centers nationwide. This...
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights until April 24
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced that its airspace will remain closed to Indian airlines and India-registered aircraft until April 24. According to a new Notice to...
Israel claims killing of Iran’s intelligence minister Ismail Khateeb in airstrike
TEL AVIV: Israel has claimed that Ismail Khateeb, Iran’s Intelligence Minister, was killed in a recent airstrike, Israeli media reported. The attack targeted Tehran, and...
Gold prices remain stable across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices remained unchanged across Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of gold per tola stood steady at...
Rangers bust ‘Topi Gang’: 7 arrested in major Karachi crackdown
KARACHK: In a significant crackdown, Pakistan Rangers apprehended seven linked to the notorious “Topi Gang” during an operation in the Korangi area of Karachi. According...
Security forces foil terror attack detained female suicide bomber
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan have prevented a major attempt by arresting a female suicide bomber, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced. Speaking at a press...
MQM-P call on PM to reconsider the removal of Tessori as Sindh governor
KARACHI: A senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to reconsider the removal of Kamran Tessori as the...
Fuel shipments continue to arrive at Port Qasim amid supply concerns
KARACHI: Pakistan is maintaining a steady inflow of fuel supplies as multiple petrol and crude oil tankers continue to arrive at Port Qasim in response...
Iran launches missile strike on Tel Aviv after Larijani’s killing
TEHRAN: Iran carried out missile attacks on Tel Aviv, saying the strikes were in direct response to the killing of senior official Ali Larijani, according...
Iran confirms death of senior security official Ali Larijani
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, describing him as having “attained martyrdom,” according to state media reports on Tuesday. Earlier in...
Sindh announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially declared public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, according to reports. As per a notification issued by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder...
Almost 23,000 vehicles blacklist due to unpaid e-challans in Karachi
KARACHI: More than 23,000 vehicles in Karachi have been placed on a provincial blacklist due to unpaid e-challans, officials revealed during a recent traffic review...
Trump steps up pressure on media over Insufficient support for Iran conflict
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has allegedly escalated efforts to influence the media after public backing for a potential war with Iran remained tepid. Reports from...
Iranian ambassador in Russia denies rumors of Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at a Russian hospital
WEB DESK: The Iranian ambassador to Russia has categorically denied allegations that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is currently receiving medical care at...
Two cousins killed in motorcycle crash near Ayesha Manzil
KARACHI: A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when a high-speed motorcycle lost control and collided with a footpath close to the Ayesha Manzil Jamat Khana,...
US counterterrorism Chief resigns over opposition to Iran conflict amid dispute
WASHINGTON: John Kent, the head of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his role, citing disagreement with the current military escalation...
Sharjeel Memon launches new electric bus route in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh’s senior minister, Sharjeel Memon, formally introduced a new electric bus route in Karachi on Tuesday, stretching from Gulshan Maymaar to Tower. The inauguration...
Israel announces killing of Iran’s top security chief larijani, paramilitary leader soleimani in bold strike
WEB DESK: On Tuesday, Israel announced that it had targeted and killed Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran’s national security apparatus. Israeli Defense Minister...
Senate clarification sparks more questions over chairman’s luxury vehicle purchase
ISLAMABAD: A statement issued by the Senate Secretariat on Monday in response to reports about a luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani has added to...
Punjab govt to purchase 10 vehicles for superior court judges
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the purchase of 10 vehicles for judges of the superior courts, significantly reducing an earlier proposal that called for...
Oil Prices Climb Amid Growing Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Global oil prices rose sharply Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate, pushing main crude benchmarks above the...
Sydney Tech Enthusiast Harnesses AI to Create Tailored Cancer Vaccine for Dog
SYDNEY: A Sydney-based machine learning engineer has made headlines by developing a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his terminally ill dog, using artificial intelligence tools...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1000 per tola to Rs.523,762. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelers Association (APGJA), the price of...
British airline grounds flights across the middle east amid rising security threats
DUBAI: In a dramatic move, a major British airline has suspended dozens of flights to key Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Tel Aviv, and other...
Iran’s Supreme Leader dismisses international mediation to ease US tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly rejected peace proposals from two foreign nations seeking to lower tensions with the United States, according to...
Trump criticizes NATO, seeks global help to secure strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced frustration over the lack of international support in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while also criticizing NATO allies during...
Gul Plaza fire probe: Police surgeon submits key findings to Judicial Commission
KARACHI: Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed has submitted her written response to a judicial commission investigating the deadly fire at Gul Plaza earlier this year....
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...