Indirect US-Iran talks underway through Pakistan: DPM
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said the indirect talks between the United States and Iran are taking place through messages being relayed by...
People’s liberation army Navy Vessel DAQING arrives in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy warmly welcomed the People’s Liberation Army Navy ship DAQING as it arrived in port for upcoming joint bilateral exercises, according to the...
Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Israel-Iran conflict: FT report
ISLAMABAD: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is taking a prominent diplomatic role in efforts to...
Iran launches missile strikes on Israel, rejects Trump’s claims of ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran fired multiple waves of missiles toward Israel, according to Israeli military officials. Air raid sirens...
Pakistan military leaders vow unwavering commitment to protect national security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military leadership has reiterated their unwavering dedication to defending the nation’s sovereignty, combating terrorism, and maintaining internal stability. In a strong statement, the...
Pakistan celebrates national day with simplicity amid Middle East-linked economic measures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan observed its national day on Monday with patriotic fervor, but the celebrations were subdued and marked by austerity, reflecting recent government-imposed restrictions amid...
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Beijing-backed brain chip firm says it is 3 years behind Musk’s Neuralink
BEIJING: Leading Chinese state-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most cutting-edge product is still three years behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink, as Beijing...
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...
Pakistan slams Taliban claim of violating temporary ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations made by a spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban accusing it of breaching a temporary ceasefire, describing the claims as baseless...
DG ISPR issues stern warning to Afghan Taliban: choose between regime security, self-destruction
ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR), has issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban, urging them to...
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,...
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...
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...
Secure arrival: Pakistani navy escorts two oil tankers from Fujairah amid rising security threats
KARACHI: Two oil tankers carrying an estimated 100 to 120 million liters of fuel have successfully arrived in Karachi from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....
Pakistan conducts successful airstrikes in Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military has executed precise airstrikes across Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. Sources within security agencies confirmed that the Pakistan Armed...
UN security council urges Iran to stop attacks on Gulf nations
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling on Iran to immediately stop its attacks on Gulf countries. The resolution,...
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, PM Shehbaz heads to Saudi Arabia for urgent talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a short official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East continue to intensify...
Pakistan condemns Israeli Military strikes on Lebanon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denounced Israel’s recent military operations targeting Lebanon, describing them as a serious breach of international law and calling for urgent international...
Educational Institutions across Sindh to remain closed from March 16 to 31
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the immediate closure of all educational institutions across the province effective from March 16 through 31. The decision was...