Two policemen martyred, 31 injured in IED blast at Wana market
S. WAZIRISTAN: At least two police officials were martyred and 31 others, including security personnel and civilians, were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED)...
KP CM Afridi slams fuel price increase amid Iran-US-Israel tensions
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticised the federal government over rising fuel prices, saying ordinary citizens should not be forced to bear...
Iran halts strikes on neighbours, refuses to surrender to US pressure
TEHRAN: Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, announced on Saturday that the country’s temporary leadership council has decided to halt attacks on neighbouring states, unless...
Security forces eliminates 15 indian backed terrorists in Balochistan
QUETTA: Security forces eliminated 15 militants backed by India during two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public...
CDF Asim meets Saudi defence minister Khalid bin Salman
RIYADH: Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, met with Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, to discuss recent Iranian attacks on the...
Accountability court Jails Bahria Town COO for 10 Years in Rs1.7 billion money laundering case
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad has handed down a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to Khalil ur Rehman, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bahria...
India shelters Iranian warship, crew as middle east tensions intensify
March 6, 2026: India has allowed an Iranian naval vessel and its crew to dock and seek refuge as tensions continue to rise in the...
Pakistan urges Taliban to choose between Islamabad, militant groups
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious reservations over a recent report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), stating that much of the information...
Tarar rejects nepotism claims over appointment of Talat Hussain’s son as PTV cricket team captain
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has defended the appointment of Shamyl Hussain, son of senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain, as captain of the Pakistan Television...
Govt raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs.55 per liter
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Orangaizab, and Petroleum Minister...
Indonesia seeks to mediate in Iran-Israel-US dispute
WEB DESK: Indonesia has put forward a proposal to serve as a mediator in the ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The...
PM Shehbaz visits Naqvi’s residence to assess security conditions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a visit to the home of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to check on his health after he was injured...
UAE air defenses neutralize 6 ballistic missiles,125 Iranian drones
ABU DHABI: Defense authorities in the UAE reported today that their air defense systems intercepted and destroyed six out of seven ballistic missiles launched towards...
PAA denies reports of increased overflight traffic, revenue
KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has dismissed claims circulating in the media about a significant rise in overflight traffic and daily income of approximately...
Iran lauds Saudi Arabia for commitment not to use its territory against Tehran
TEHRAN: Iran has warmly acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s commitment not to utilize Iranian territory in any hostile actions. Ali Reza Enayati, Iran’s ambassador to Riyadh, conveyed...
Qatar warns Gulf energy exports could stop within weeks as Iran conflict escalates
DOHA: Qatar has warned that continued hostilities involving Iran could lead Gulf nations to halt petroleum exports within a matter of weeks, posing serious risks...
Pakistani national says Iranian Guards Corps coerced him into plot targeting Trump
WASHINGTON: A Pakistani man accused of plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump told a U.S. court on Wednesday that he was not acting voluntarily...
US grants temporary approval for stranded Russian oil sale to India
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday temporarily relaxed certain sanctions on Russia, allowing Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea to be sold to India....
Security forces foil major terror attempt in Bannu, multiple IEDs defused
PESHAWAR: Police in Bannu successfully thwarted a major terrorist plan on Friday after defusing several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted in areas falling under the...
IMF urges Pakistan to hikes petrol prices promptly
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to promptly reflect any rise in global petroleum prices in domestic fuel rates and avoid providing...
Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem appointed Director General social welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab
Lahore: The Government of Punjab has appointed Grade-20 PMS officer Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem as Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab. According to an...
PSX falls sharply as oil prices, regional tensions weigh on investors
KARACHI: The benchmark index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced significant volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 161,435.83 a gain of 225.16...
PM Shehbaz orders strict action against fuel hoarding
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to launch a strict crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products amid concerns about fuel supply...
Trump says US not considering ground troops in Iran for now
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said sending American ground troops into Iran is not currently under consideration, calling the idea “a waste of time.” His...
CM Punjab launch ‘Rehmat Card’ scheme across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved the launch of the “Rehmat Card” scheme for widows and orphaned children in the province....
India qualifies for T20 World Cup Final after close 7-run win against England
WEB DESK: In an exciting semi-final clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India edged out England by just 7 runs to secure their...
China achieves breakthrough in High-Speed Satellite-to-Ground laser communication
BEIJING: Chinese scientific institutions have successfully conducted a laser communication test between a high-altitude satellite and ground stations, enabling two-way data transmission at a rate...
Badshah, the Indian singer, encourages Hania Aamir to Tie the Knot
WEB DESK: Famous Bollywood singer Badshah has offered his advice to renowned Pakistani actress Hania Aamir regarding her marriage. During his current visit to London,...
Iran-Israel tensions lead to 708 flight cancellations from Pakistan to Middle East in six days
ISLAMABAD: In the past six days, a total of 708 flights departing from Pakistan to Middle Eastern countries have been canceled due to the ongoing...
Second semi-final of T20 World Cup: India sets 254-run target for England
WEB DESK: In the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India has set a target of 254 runs for England to win....
Gold price drops by Rs.2800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan decreased by Rs.2800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.537,162 According to the All Pakistan Gems and jewellers Association, the price...
Pakistan, Indonesia voice concern over middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have jointly expressed their serious worries regarding the worsening situation in the Middle East. The statement was made during a phone...
Senate approves NAB amendment bill 2026 amid opposition criticism
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Senate gave the green light to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. The bill was introduced in the...
Escalating middle east tensions: Azerbaijan airport attacked, diplomats ordered to shelter in riyadh, Gulf region under fire
BAKU: In a series of escalating attacks, Azerbaijan reported an airport hit by drones, prompting diplomatic orders for staff to seek shelter in Riyadh. Meanwhile,...
Casualty toll in Iran and Israel-related conflicts: 1,230 killed in Iran, 6 U.S. military personals among the dead in Iranian strikes
WEB DESK: Recent reports reveal that approximately 1,230 people have lost their lives in Iran as a result of attacks by the United States and...
Iran fires new missile barrage at US, Israeli targets, claims drone shootdowns
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has announced that it launched a new wave of attacks on United States and Israeli targets, firing more than 40 missiles and...
Iran warns it could block oil transit through strait of hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a strong warning that it could prevent oil shipments from passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz,...
Pakistan mulls work-from-home, Online classes to save fuel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is exploring the possibility of introducing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as part of a national strategy to conserve fuel, following concerns about...
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.63 per unit across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday increased electricity prices by Rs1.63 per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly...
Pakistan’s diesel, petrol supplies cover 28 days demand: FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the Senate Committee on Finance that Pakistan currently has sufficient diesel and petrol reserves to last for 28 days....
Woman detained for acid attack on man following rejection of marriage proposal in Lahore
LAHORE: Authorities in Kahna Town, Lahore, have apprehended a woman suspected of attacking a man with acid after he declined her marriage proposal. According to...
CDF Asim Munir insists lasting peace in Afghanistan depends on Taliban’s renunciation of terrorist support
S.WAZIRISTAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) & Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), visited Wana in South...
US submarine attacks Iranian Warship near Sri Lanka, 80 sailors killed
WEB DESK: The United States submarine launched an attack on an Iranian warship close to Sri Lanka, In the footage provided by the US Department...
Pakistan faces severe water scarcity as per capita availability drops below 1,000 cubic meters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially entered the water scarcity phase, with per capita water availability falling below the critical threshold of 1,000 cubic meters, signaling a...
Drone strike near US consulate in Dubai triggers fire, no Injuries reported
DUBAI: A suspected Iranian drone struck a parking area near the US Consulate in Dubai, sparking a fire and sending plumes of black smoke into...
NATO intercepts Iranian missile targeting Turkey, first direct involvement in regional tensions
ISTANBUL: NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean successfully destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Iran as it approached Turkish airspace, after...
PM Shehbaz holds closed-door meeting with Lawmakers on regional security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over a high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly changing regional security environment....
Almost 50 Afghan Taliban terrorists posts destroys in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has launched a large-scale cross-border security campaign titled Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, striking dozens of suspected militant positions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, security...
Gold price decline by Rs10,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan fell sharply once again on Tuesday, marking a continued slide in domestic bullion prices. Data released by the All Pakistan...
Saudi Cabinet reviews security situation, affirms right to counter Iranian aggression
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday underscored the Kingdom’s right to respond decisively to what it described as Iranian aggression following recent “cowardly attacks,” Arab...