Iran executes man convicted of ties to Mossad
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Wednesday that it had executed a man convicted of having connections to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amid escalating tensions with Israel...
PM Shehbaz thanks U.S. President for ceasefire extension
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for kindly agreeing to prolong the ceasefire, facilitating ongoing diplomatic...
Danish Taimoor Teases Major Plot Twist in ‘Humrahi’
WEB DESK: Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor has ignited buzz among fans after sharing a captivating series of photos that suggest an unexpected development in his...
Punjab expands ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ program with loans for 12,000 poor families
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of its flagship housing scheme, ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ (Own Roof, Own Home), by offering interest-free loans...
Tragic Incident in Landhi: 7-Year-old boy killed by Truck; driver in custody
KARACHI: The alarming frequency of traffic-related fatalities in the city continues to raise public concern, with many criticizing the Sindh government for its perceived lack...
Karachi launches crackdown on unregistered vehicles
KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, announced a robust crackdown on motorists operating without proper number plates, stating that offenders...
Limited shipping movement through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade
WEB DESK: The flow of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained largely restricted on Tuesday, with only three vessels reported to have...
Second round of talks with Iran expected on Friday: US President Trump
WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump has conveyed hope that negotiations with Iran could resume with a second round scheduled for this Friday, with...
Pakistan plans to remove duties on used car imports under new policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is moving towards gradually removing tariffs on used vehicle imports as part of a comprehensive auto policy set to take effects...
Chief Justice calls key meeting to discuss Judge transfers across courts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice, Yahya Afridi, has convened an important session of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan to deliberate on potential transfers of judges between...
Pakistan’s first step toward human spaceflight: two astronauts chosen for China training program
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, Pakistan has advanced into the realm of human space exploration with the selection of two astronaut candidates for specialized training...
Iran declines negotiations over hormuz blockade, seizes two vessels amid maritime tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, indicated that Tehran has received signals suggesting Washington might be open to ending the ongoing blockade...
Attock refinery halts key unit as Islamabad roadblocks disrupt oil supply chain
ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has suspended operations of its main crude processing facility after road closures in the federal capital disrupted the movement of...
Maryam Nawaz flags crime surge, questions Safe City effectiveness
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the increasing crime rate in the province, calling the situation “regrettable” despite the presence of...
Iran tensions push oil near $100 as global stocks slide
ISLAMABAD: Global financial markets turned cautious on Tuesday as oil prices surged nearly 5 percent, pushing Brent Crude close to the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating...
Iran envoy, PM Shehbaz discuss regional tensions and push for dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday to review the evolving situation...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, awaits ‘unified proposal’
WASHIINGTON: US president Donald Trump says giving Tehran time to negotiate; US blockade of Iran’s ports will continue President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire...
Gold price decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan driped, tracking a downward trend in the international bullion market amid shifting geopolitical developments. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Iran calls on UN to denounce US seizure of cargo vessel
TEHRAN: Iran has urged the United Nations to formally condemn the United States after its navy seized an Iranian cargo ship, describing the move as...
Iran warns US, Israel of ‘swift and harsher retaliation’ if attacked
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has issued a fresh warning to the United States and Israel, stating that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic would...