Trump threatens trade embargo on Spain over Iran base dispute
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States could sever all trade ties with Spain after Madrid refused to allow American forces to...
US–Israel offensive on Iran enters fifth day as regional tensions escalate
TEHRAN: A large-scale military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day, significantly intensifying tensions across the...
China condemns US–Israel strikes on Iran, calls for halt to military operations
BEIJING: China has urged an immediate end to military operations involving Iran, cautioning that the conflict risks expanding beyond its current scope and destabilizing the...
AI-Driven Warfare: over 900 strikes in Just 12 hrs sparks debate on changing rules of War
WEB DESK: In 2024, the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems in military operations has marked a new chapter in modern warfare, with reports...
Tragic road accident claims one Life in Karachi
KARACHI: A fatal accident occurred in the Korangi district of Karachi, resulting in the death of one individual, local TV channels citing Rescue sources reported...
Aleem Dar resigns from Pakistan Cricket Selection Panel amid disagreements over team selections
KARACHI: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, veteran umpire and former ICC Elite Panel member Aleem Dar...
Significant drop of Rs13,900 in gold price per tola
KARACHI: After a sharp increase of thousands of rupees yesterday, gold prices saw a substantial decline today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry...
Pakistan,Turkey reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic discussion with Turkish President Tayyeb Erdogan this evening, emphasizing the need to work together for regional...
Imran Khan, Bushra bibi granted bail in toshakhana fake receipt case; PTI leader also gets bail in five other cases
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court has approved bail for PTI leader Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipt case. The court...
Medical team from PIMS. Shifa trust examines Imran Khan’s wounded eye in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A group of doctors from PIMS and Shifa Trust Eye Hospital visited Adiala Jail to assess the condition of former PTI leader Imran Khan’s...
Iran-Israel Conflict: Indian actress stuck at Dubai airport, seeks help from govt
WEB DESK: Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Indian actress Sonal Chohan has become stranded at Dubai International Airport. Following missile attacks by Iran on Dubai,...
UAE firmly opposes use of its airspace for attacks on Iran
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has firmly stated that it will prevent its airspace from being exploited for any military strikes against Iran. During...
US-Israel aggression against Iran: A turning point for the Middle East
WEB DESK: The recent joint military escalation by the United States and Israel against Iran marks a critical juncture in regional and global geopolitics. This...
Iran War death toll rises to 787 on fourth day
TEHRAN: The Iranian Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday the US-Israeli operation has killed at least 787 people. The society provided no information regarding the...
Pakistan’s CERT sounds high alert over escalating cyberattack threats
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s national cyber response authority has issued a high-alert advisory, warning of heightened risks of digital attacks amid ongoing regional tensions. The National...
Security forces killed 67 Afgan taliban in Balochistan,KP
QUETTA: At least 67 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed on Tuesday after Pakistani security forces thwarted coordinated cross-border assaults in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According...
Massive gridlock on I.I. Chundrigar road after key Karachi routes sealed for security
KARACHI: Severe gridlock gripped central Karachi on Tuesday after authorities sealed off major routes around the city’s business district for security reasons, triggering long tailbacks...
Global oil & gas shipping costs soar as Iran threatens to shut strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Global energy shipping markets were thrown into turmoil after Iran threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, sending tanker rates and fuel...
Iran committed to not obtained nuclear weapons: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar told Pakistan’s Senate that Iran has committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons, even as the United States pushes for the full dismantling...
Extremist Modi faces strong criticism over Pro-Israel policy amid allegations of muslim genocide and “Hindu-Jewish nexus
WEB DESK: India’s backing of Israel has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the government’s position risks escalating tensions in an already...
Iran claims attack on U.S. naval fleet, U.S. denies
WASHINGTON: U.S. officials have stated that the vessel is completely safe and continues its operational activities as normal. Following recent airstrikes, Iran has claimed that...
Karachi unrest: civil hospital receives nine bodies, 36 Injured after US consulate protest turns deadly
KARACHI: At least nine bodies were brought to Civil Hospital following violent clashes during a protest outside the United States Consulate, hospital officials confirmed on...
PM Shehbaz Sharif put off Russia visit amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his upcoming trip to Russia due to the fast-changing and sensitive situation unfolding across the Middle East and...
Iran officially confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khumenie’s death
TEHRAN: Iranian state television and the official news agency confirmed on Sunday that Ali Khamenei has died at the age of 86. Authorities did not...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Martyred in US-Israeli Strikes, Iranian State Media Claims — No Official Government Statement Yet
Iranian state media have reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has been martyred (shaheed) in recent joint military strikes by the...
PM Shehbaz contacts Saudi, UAE leaders amid Gulf tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to support peace efforts as tensions rise in the Gulf following Israeli and U.S. strikes on...
IRGC claims attacks on 14 U.S. bases; CENTCOM rejects casualty figures
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched coordinated strikes against 14 American military sites across the region in response to recent...
Israel claim Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei killed in strikes; Iran denies claim
WEB DESK: Israeli officials have suggested that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, may have been killed during coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Pakistan miss semi-final spot despite five-run win over Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came to a heartbreaking end as they failed to secure a place in the...
Pakistani national killed in Iranian missile strike on UAE, officials confirm
DUBAI: The Pakistani Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has urged its citizens to remain alert following escalating tensions in the region. In a post...
Gold price surge by Rs1000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp increase on Saturday, February 28, 2026, following gains in the international bullion market after the United States...
Taliban calls for talks after suffering heavy losses in border clashes with Pakistan
KABUL: The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have expressed willingness to pursue negotiations with Pakistan after intense cross-border clashes resulted in significant casualties. Speaking at a...
US, Israel launch joint offensive on Iran as Trump announces major combat operations
WASHINGTON: The United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes against Iran on Saturday, marking what President Donald Trump described as the beginning of...
Pakistan claims control of 32 Sq Km area along Afghan border
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have reportedly assumed control of a 32-square-kilometer area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border amid escalating tensions between the two sides. The development...
Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes after reported US–Israel operation
TEHRAN: A major military escalation unfolded on Saturday after Israeli officials confirmed that Israel, alongside the United States, carried out extensive strikes against Iran. In...
Afghan Taliban face backlash on social media as false propaganda exposed
WEB DESK: The Afghan Taliban are facing scrutiny online after claims surfaced alleging the downing of a Pakistani military aircraft amid recent cross-border tensions. Officials...
274 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in operation Ghazab lil-Haq, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhary, stated on Friday that 274 personnel affiliated with the Afghan Taliban...
New Zealand take on England in must-win T20 World Cup encounter
COLOMBO: New Zealand national cricket team face a high-stakes battle against England cricket team today in a decisive T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, with...
Fuel prices in Pakistan expected to rise from March 1
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to go up by as much as Rs6.88 per litre starting March 1, 2026. Sources indicated that petrol...
World powers urge calm after Pakistan claims gains in operation Ghazab lil-Haq
ISLAMABAD: Major international players have called for de-escalation after Pakistan reported significant progress in its ongoing military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to...
Punjab CM sanctions Rs70,000 monthly stipend for agriculture interns
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for agriculture graduates selected as interns, in a move designed to attract young talent...
Pakistan’s sovereignty non-negotiable, affirm PM, President
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top political leadership has reiterated that the country’s security and territorial integrity are beyond compromise amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Shehbaz...
Pakistan raises its flag over five additional Afghan border posts in Paktia.
ISLAMABAD: Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified after reports emerged that Pakistani forces assumed control of five additional border posts in Afghanistan’s Paktia...
PAF Launches Strikes on Afghan Targets as Pakistan Responds Forcefully to Unprovoked Taliban Border Attack
Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated sharply overnight as the Pakistan Air Force entered the arena, carrying out precision strikes that destroyed a major Afghan...
72 Afghan Taliban Fighters Killed as Pakistan Launches Decisive Retaliatory Strikes Along Border
Security sources say Pakistan’s security forces carried out a strong retaliatory operation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border following repeated cross-border provocations, killing 72 Afghan Taliban fighters...
Chaman gas cylinder explosion kills 7, injures 25
CHAMAN: A tragic incident in Balochistan’s Chaman resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, including five children, with 25 others sustaining injuries when...
Opposition accepts govt’s proposal for talks amid deadlock over Imran Khan’s eye treatment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP), has agreed to engage in negotiations with the government to break the ongoing political impasse concerning former...
Security forces eliminates ten terrorists in Zhob district
ZHOB: Ten Indian sponsored Khwarij were killed by the security forces in an intelligence based operation in Zhob District of Balochistan. As per detail, ISPR...
T20 World Cup: South Africa edges out West Indies by 9 wickets
WEB DESK: During the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 phase, South Africa emerged victorious over West Indies by a margin of nine wickets. The...
Fire erupts at Karachi’s SITE area textile factory; Firefighters mobilize from throughout the city
KARACHI: A fire has broken out at a textile manufacturing plant in Karachi’s SITE area. Firefighting teams from different parts of the city have been...