Labour day marked nationwide to honour workers’ contributions
WEB DESK: International Labour Day is being observed across Pakistan, as in many parts of the world, to recognise and appreciate the vital role of...
Pakistan secures LNG shipment to ease energy shortfall amid global crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a much-needed liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, providing timely relief to its strained energy sector amid ongoing global supply challenges. After...
Fuel price hike chanllenged in Islamabad Federal Court
ISLAMABAD: A fresh surge in petroleum prices, including petrol, has been legally challenged in the Federal Constitutional Court. The petition lists the Government of Pakistan...
US official declares Iran ceasefire ‘Ended’ hostilities ahead of war powers deadline
WASHINGTON: A ceasefire between the United States and Iran, initiated in early April, has officially “ended” hostilities between the two nations for the purposes of...
Govt hiked fuel prices from May1,2026
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced a fresh increase in petroleum prices, with the petrol price raised by Rs. 6.51 per litre, according to...
Punjab launches ‘First-Ever’ mega film city in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled plans for the province’s inaugural 50-acre Punjab Film City in Lahore, a project aimed at boosting local...
Pakistan,Iran agree to enhance comprehensive cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reached a consensus to strengthen collaboration across various sectors. This decision was made during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali...
Gold price increased by Rs.4400 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold surged by Rs.4400 per tola to Rs.483,961 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of gold...
UAE breaks up international drug trafficking network valued at over Dh3 million
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has successfully dismantled a major international drug trafficking syndicate worth over 3.3 million dirhams, arresting 13 individuals following a...
Petroleum ministry moves to halt new gas connections
LAHORE: The Ministry of Petroleum has decided to suspend issuance of new gas connections across the country, according to official sources. The proposed ban would...
US military to present Iran strike options to Trump, Axios reports
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to receive a classified briefing on Thursday outlining possible military options against Iran, according to a report by Axios....
PM says affordable housing remains key government priority
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that providing low-cost housing is a central focus of the government’s agenda. The statement came during a meeting...
Police deployed amid protest concerns at Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam University
ISLAMABAD: Tensions flared at Quaid-i-Azam University on Thursday, prompting authorities to call in police amid fears of student demonstrations. The situation developed after students from...
Likely Eidul Azha 2026 dates in Pakistan announced
ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has shared expected dates for Eidul Azha in 2026. Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti stated that the moon of Zilhaj...
New Israeli maps expand restricted military zones across Gaza
JERUSALEM: Recently issued Israeli maps have revealed a significant expansion of restricted military areas in Gaza Strip, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians within zones where...
War would backfire if US resumes conflict, warns Mohsen Rezaei
TEHRAN: Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has cautioned that any renewed conflict initiated by the United States would have severe consequences for its forces. Speaking about...
Universities asked to provide volunteers for PM’s petrol relief initiative
ISLAMABAD: Higher education institutions have been requested to nominate students to support the rollout of the Prime Minister’s Petrol Relief Project, helping citizens and petrol...
Pakistan to push dialogue, maintain US-Iran contacts: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace through dialogue, maintaining active diplomatic engagement with key global and regional partners, including the United States...
Oil prices hikes as US-Iran war deadlock keeps supply off market
WEB DESK: Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday as markets grew increasingly concerned that crude supplies from the Middle East will stay restricted due...
PSL 11: Hyderabad eliminates Multan Sultan, advances to final
LAHORE: In the first eliminator of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Multan Sultan set a target of 160 runs for Hyderabad Kings to win. The...