Warning: new android malware can empty your bank account
KARACHI: If you own an Android smartphone, it’s crucial to stay vigilant now. Cybersecurity experts have identified a dangerous new malware called RedHook that can...
Oil prices climb as shipping through Strait of Hormuz declines amid regional tensions
WEB DESK: Global oil prices moved higher after commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply in the wake of recent attacks on...
FBI Director Kash Patel, Interior Minister Naqvi discuss expanding Pakistan-US security cooperation
WASHINGTON: US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, where the...
US Executes fresh attacks on Iran under Presidential directive: CENTCOM
WASHINGTON: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that a new series of attacks against Iran has been initiated. These actions were carried out...
Former Qatari Ameer Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74; Leaders express condolences
DOHA: Qatar’s former Ameer, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has passed away at the age of 74, according to an announcement from the country’s...
Islamabad hosts the 9th OIC ministerial conference focused on women’s empowerment
ISLAMABAD: The two-day 9th Ministerial Conference on Women organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has officially begun in Islamabad today. This year’s event...
Tragic fire at Chinese shoe factory claims 28 lives, rescue operations underway
WEB DESK: A devastating fire broke out at a shoe manufacturing plant in eastern China on Thursday, resulting in at least 28 fatalities, according to...
Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait as conflict with Washington escalates
TEHRAN: Iran and the United States exchanged fresh military strikes for a second consecutive day on Thursday, with Tehran launching missile and drone attacks on...
Over 2,100 Kashmiris killed in IIOJK since Burhan Wani’s martyrdom
IIOJK: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian forces have reportedly killed 2,108 Kashmiris, including 46 women, since the controversial killing of youth...
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim to have targeted 85 U.S. military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain
WEB DESK: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced on Wednesday that they launched a coordinated missile and drone attack, striking 85 American military installations across Kuwait...
Trump declares Iran memorandum ‘Finished’ as US escalates military action
ANKARA: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict was effectively “finished,” saying he...
Hamas dissolves its administrative body after nearly two decades in Power in Gaza
GAZA: Palestinian group Hamas announced on Monday that it is disbanding the governing authority it has maintained in the Gaza Strip for almost twenty years,...
Netanyahu calls on US to refrain from selling F-35 Jets to Turkey
WEB DESK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged the United States to halt the sale of F-35 fighter aircraft and related components to...
Millions join funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
TEHRAN: Massive crowds flooded the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in one of the...
China conducts strategic missile test in pacific, regional nations were alerted
BEIJING: China announced on Monday that it had successfully carried out a strategic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, following advance notifications to several countries...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir attends funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated in the funeral rites of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at the invitation of Iranian President...
PCB, Saudi Cricket Federation ink MoU to build international cricket stadium in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation (SACF) have entered into a landmark partnership to establish a world-class cricket stadium...
Trump says US and Iran getting along very well
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are progressing well, emphasizing Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. The focus is on denuclearization. Trump...
Indian news channels faced hacking incidents during President’s speech
WEB DESK: Unidentified hackers reportedly infiltrated the broadcast systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian president’s address, allegedly streaming Pakistan’s national anthem and...
Iran urges U.S. to fulfill pledges to end Lebanon conflict
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baqaei emphasized that the United States must uphold its promises to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon,...
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International research bodies recognize Pakistan’s military edge in Marka-e-Haq
RAWALPINDI: Global research organizations and media outlets have consistently acknowledged Pakistan’s military dominance and the significant defeat of India in the Marka-e-Haq exercise. A detailed...
Pakistan joins international olive council as a permanent member
WEB DESK: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in the olive industry by becoming a permanent member of the International Olive Council (IOC). Federal Minister...
Gunfire kills two Iranian revolutionary Guards in Iran: Official Sources
TEHRAN: According to official reports, two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were shot and killed at their residence in the city of Paveh,...
Hormuz Strait traffic declines following Saturday Vessel attack
WEB DESK: Over the weekend, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after a vessel was hit while passing through the waterway on...
Hyderabad govt girls school named among World’s best School
HYDERABAD: A government school in Hyderabad has been named among the world’s top educational institutions. The World’s Best School Prizes, organized by the international education...
Iran, Oman discuss future of Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions ease
TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday it had held its first formal discussions with Oman on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz after reaching...
Pakistan mulling purchase of affordable oil, gas from Iran
TEHRAN: The Pakistani government is actively exploring the possibility of sourcing inexpensive oil and natural gas from Iran, following the easing of tensions between Tehran...
Elon Musk’s net worth falls below $1 Trillion after market setback
WEB DESK: The net worth of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has dropped below the $1 trillion mark following a decline in the value of his...
Libyan military leader, Field Marshal discuss bilateral cooperation
RAWALPINDI: The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff and...
UN public service day being observed today
WEB DESK: United Nations Public Service Day is being observed today. The theme for the day this year is “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing innovation, Participation,...
Trump’s niece raises concerns about President’s mental, physical health
WASHINGTON: Mary Trump, the niece of U.S. President Donald Trump, has claimed that her uncle’s physical and mental condition is deteriorating and should not be...
Iran-US technical negotiations continue in Switzerland as mediators push peace efforts
ZURICH: Technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to continue throughout the week at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort after an initial round of...
PM Shehbaz Sharif calls US-Iran talks an opportunity for global peace
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran technical-level discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as a crucial chance to foster...
Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran negotiations on ceasefire, regional stability
ZURICH: Diplomatic efforts are underway in Switzerland as delegations from the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan convene at the Burgenstock resort for critical talks...
Switzerland postpones US-Iran talks as ceasefire faces new challenges
Geneva: Switzerland has announced the postponement of planned face-to-face talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, which were intended to advance a recently...
Pakistani delegation reaches Switzerland for US-Iran MoU signing ceremony
GENEVA: A Pakistani delegation headed by Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch has arrived in Switzerland ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the...
Shehbaz Sharif signs landmark US–Iran peace memorandum as mediator
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday officially signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran in his role as...
US, Iran Presidents signed ceasefire deal as Trump warns against violations
PARIS: The United States and Iran have officially released the text of an interim ceasefire agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, marking...
Pakistan supports US-Iran dialogue, warns of AJK instability
RAWALPINDI: On Monday, intelligence officials defended Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in fostering dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that Islamabad’s mediatory role aimed at...
Annual Ghilaf-e-Kaaba replacement ceremony takes place at Masjid al-Haram
MAKKAH: The annual ceremony for replacing the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba (Kiswah) was held at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, marking one of the most significant religious traditions...
Pakistan to host US-Iran peace accord signing in Geneva on June 19
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that Pakistan will host the official signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the United States and...
Oil prices drops as Iran-US peace deal done
WEB DESK: Oil prices declined on Monday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran had agreed to end hostilities and restore shipping through...
Iran rules out Sunday signing of Islamabad memorandum amid ongoing diplomatic talks
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Iranian authorities have stated that the anticipated Islamabad memorandum will not be signed on Sunday, dampening expectations of an immediate breakthrough in negotiations connected...
Trump says middle east ceasefire agreement could be signed tomorrow
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani officials said on Saturday that an initial agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict could be signed...
IMF opposes tax relief for Imported electric vehicles Ahead of 2026-27 budget
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its opposition to proposals for granting tax benefits on imported electric vehicles (EVs) in the upcoming federal...
US-Iran exchange fresh strikes for second consecutive day, raising fears of wider conflict
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran launched fresh military attacks against each other on Thursday, extending hostilities into a second day and further weakening a...
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Mahira Khan talks mental health, charity with King Charles in the UK
LONDON: Prominent Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has highlighted the critical need to raise awareness about mental health issues, emphasizing that many individuals still feel embarrassed...
Princess Maha Al Saud appointed as head of Saudi Arabia’s future investment initiative
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative Institute has appointed Princess Maha Al Saud as its new CEO. The institute, known for hosting its signature annual...
Trump claims Iran took too long to negotiate, warns of consequences
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that Iran has delayed negotiations over the ongoing Middle East conflict and implied that Tehran will now...
Pakistan condemns British MPs’ comments on AJK
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson on Monday strongly dismissed the “baseless and uninformed” comments made by certain British Members of Parliament and members...