Two sailors injured after fire on U.S. aircraft carrier in red sea
WEB DESK: A fire incident aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea left two sailors injured, officials confirmed....
33rd anniversary of Poet Habib Jalib’s demise commemorated
LAHORE: The nation commemorated the 33rd death anniversary of legendary revolutionary poet Habib Jalib on Thursday. Born on March 24, 1928, in Hoshiarpur district of...
Sindh government implements 4-day work week for KMC offices in austerity drive
KARACHI: In a move to promote austerity and conserve fuel, the Sindh government has announced a four-day workweek for all offices of the Karachi Metropolitan...
President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the Governor of Sindh. The President made this decision following...
US decides to permanently close Peshawar consulate: Major Diplomatic Shift
ISLAMABAD: The United States has announced its decision to permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, according to information provided to Congress by the US State...
Farooq Sattar calls for MQM-P exit from federal govt over Sindh governor removal
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) expressed shock over the removal of Kamran Tessori as Sindh Governor, saying the party was not consulted about the...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks on Middle East stability, security
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has touched down in Saudi Arabia for crucial discussions with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman on escalating Middle East tensions...
Sindh declares public holiday on March 13 amid ramadan, regional tensions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a public holiday across the province on March 13 (Friday), according to an official notification released on Thursday. All...
Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian reveals 3 critical conditions for ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian has set forth three vital prerequisites for a ceasefire with Israel and the United States. Through a statement shared on...
Tragic accident in Thatta claims three lives, injures child
THATTA: A devastating road accident in Makli Bai Ghulamullah Chowk on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of three members of a family and left a...
Global oil markets on the brink: Middle East war sparks historic supply crisis
LONDON: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered the most significant disruption to global oil supplies ever recorded, the International Energy Agency (IEA)...
IHC orders medical board to decide Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
ISLAMABAD: The Imran Khan medical transfer petition was addressed Thursday by a two‑judge bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), headed by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir...
Jinnah bridge reopens after massive upgrade to ease Karachi traffic
KARACHI: The city’s Jinnah Bridge has reopened following an extensive rehabilitation project, inaugurated on Monday by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. The upgrade, carried out in...
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,...
Gold Prices Drop by Rs2900 per tola in Pakistan
Karachi: Gold prices have decreased across jewelry markets in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per...
Another petrol price hike looms as Finance Minister warns of rising costs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday hinted that fuel prices in Pakistan could see another increase in the coming days....
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...
Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled, attacker arrested at Jammu wedding
JAMMU: An individual was taken into custody after reportedly attempting to attack senior Kashmiri politician Farooq Abdullah during a wedding event in Jammu. Abdullah, the...
Youm-e-Ali processions conclude smoothly across Pakistan: Mohsin Naqvi
KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that the processions held on Youm-e-Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) concluded peacefully throughout Pakistan. Taking...
Gold prices surge by Rs. 3,700 across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have seen a significant increase, with the per-tola rate rising by Rs. 3,700. According to the All Pakistan Jewelry...