US grants temporary approval for stranded Russian oil sale to India
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday temporarily relaxed certain sanctions on Russia, allowing Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea to be sold to India....
Security forces foil major terror attempt in Bannu, multiple IEDs defused
PESHAWAR: Police in Bannu successfully thwarted a major terrorist plan on Friday after defusing several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted in areas falling under the...
IMF urges Pakistan to hikes petrol prices promptly
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to promptly reflect any rise in global petroleum prices in domestic fuel rates and avoid providing...
Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem appointed Director General social welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab
Lahore: The Government of Punjab has appointed Grade-20 PMS officer Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem as Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab. According to an...
PSX falls sharply as oil prices, regional tensions weigh on investors
KARACHI: The benchmark index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced significant volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 161,435.83 a gain of 225.16...
PM Shehbaz orders strict action against fuel hoarding
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to launch a strict crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products amid concerns about fuel supply...
Trump says US not considering ground troops in Iran for now
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said sending American ground troops into Iran is not currently under consideration, calling the idea “a waste of time.” His...
CM Punjab launch ‘Rehmat Card’ scheme across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved the launch of the “Rehmat Card” scheme for widows and orphaned children in the province....
India qualifies for T20 World Cup Final after close 7-run win against England
WEB DESK: In an exciting semi-final clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India edged out England by just 7 runs to secure their...
China achieves breakthrough in High-Speed Satellite-to-Ground laser communication
BEIJING: Chinese scientific institutions have successfully conducted a laser communication test between a high-altitude satellite and ground stations, enabling two-way data transmission at a rate...
Badshah, the Indian singer, encourages Hania Aamir to Tie the Knot
WEB DESK: Famous Bollywood singer Badshah has offered his advice to renowned Pakistani actress Hania Aamir regarding her marriage. During his current visit to London,...
Iran-Israel tensions lead to 708 flight cancellations from Pakistan to Middle East in six days
ISLAMABAD: In the past six days, a total of 708 flights departing from Pakistan to Middle Eastern countries have been canceled due to the ongoing...
Second semi-final of T20 World Cup: India sets 254-run target for England
WEB DESK: In the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India has set a target of 254 runs for England to win....
Gold price drops by Rs.2800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan decreased by Rs.2800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.537,162 According to the All Pakistan Gems and jewellers Association, the price...
Pakistan, Indonesia voice concern over middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have jointly expressed their serious worries regarding the worsening situation in the Middle East. The statement was made during a phone...
Senate approves NAB amendment bill 2026 amid opposition criticism
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Senate gave the green light to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. The bill was introduced in the...
Escalating middle east tensions: Azerbaijan airport attacked, diplomats ordered to shelter in riyadh, Gulf region under fire
BAKU: In a series of escalating attacks, Azerbaijan reported an airport hit by drones, prompting diplomatic orders for staff to seek shelter in Riyadh. Meanwhile,...
Casualty toll in Iran and Israel-related conflicts: 1,230 killed in Iran, 6 U.S. military personals among the dead in Iranian strikes
WEB DESK: Recent reports reveal that approximately 1,230 people have lost their lives in Iran as a result of attacks by the United States and...
Iran fires new missile barrage at US, Israeli targets, claims drone shootdowns
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has announced that it launched a new wave of attacks on United States and Israeli targets, firing more than 40 missiles and...
Iran warns it could block oil transit through strait of hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a strong warning that it could prevent oil shipments from passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz,...
Pakistan mulls work-from-home, Online classes to save fuel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is exploring the possibility of introducing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as part of a national strategy to conserve fuel, following concerns about...
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.63 per unit across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday increased electricity prices by Rs1.63 per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly...
Pakistan’s diesel, petrol supplies cover 28 days demand: FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the Senate Committee on Finance that Pakistan currently has sufficient diesel and petrol reserves to last for 28 days....
Woman detained for acid attack on man following rejection of marriage proposal in Lahore
LAHORE: Authorities in Kahna Town, Lahore, have apprehended a woman suspected of attacking a man with acid after he declined her marriage proposal. According to...
CDF Asim Munir insists lasting peace in Afghanistan depends on Taliban’s renunciation of terrorist support
S.WAZIRISTAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) & Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), visited Wana in South...
US submarine attacks Iranian Warship near Sri Lanka, 80 sailors killed
WEB DESK: The United States submarine launched an attack on an Iranian warship close to Sri Lanka, In the footage provided by the US Department...
Pakistan faces severe water scarcity as per capita availability drops below 1,000 cubic meters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially entered the water scarcity phase, with per capita water availability falling below the critical threshold of 1,000 cubic meters, signaling a...
Drone strike near US consulate in Dubai triggers fire, no Injuries reported
DUBAI: A suspected Iranian drone struck a parking area near the US Consulate in Dubai, sparking a fire and sending plumes of black smoke into...
NATO intercepts Iranian missile targeting Turkey, first direct involvement in regional tensions
ISTANBUL: NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean successfully destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Iran as it approached Turkish airspace, after...
PM Shehbaz holds closed-door meeting with Lawmakers on regional security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over a high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly changing regional security environment....
Almost 50 Afghan Taliban terrorists posts destroys in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has launched a large-scale cross-border security campaign titled Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, striking dozens of suspected militant positions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, security...
Gold price decline by Rs10,000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan fell sharply once again on Tuesday, marking a continued slide in domestic bullion prices. Data released by the All Pakistan...
Saudi Cabinet reviews security situation, affirms right to counter Iranian aggression
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday underscored the Kingdom’s right to respond decisively to what it described as Iranian aggression following recent “cowardly attacks,” Arab...
Trump threatens trade embargo on Spain over Iran base dispute
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States could sever all trade ties with Spain after Madrid refused to allow American forces to...
US–Israel offensive on Iran enters fifth day as regional tensions escalate
TEHRAN: A large-scale military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day, significantly intensifying tensions across the...
India’s diplomatic tightrope: debate intensifies over Modi’s Israel outreach amid Iran tensions
New Delhi / Jerusalem / Tehran : A fresh political storm has erupted in India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent diplomatic engagement with Israel,...
China condemns US–Israel strikes on Iran, calls for halt to military operations
BEIJING: China has urged an immediate end to military operations involving Iran, cautioning that the conflict risks expanding beyond its current scope and destabilizing the...
AI-Driven Warfare: over 900 strikes in Just 12 hrs sparks debate on changing rules of War
WEB DESK: In 2024, the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems in military operations has marked a new chapter in modern warfare, with reports...
Tragic road accident claims one Life in Karachi
KARACHI: A fatal accident occurred in the Korangi district of Karachi, resulting in the death of one individual, local TV channels citing Rescue sources reported...
Aleem Dar resigns from Pakistan Cricket Selection Panel amid disagreements over team selections
KARACHI: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, veteran umpire and former ICC Elite Panel member Aleem Dar...
Significant drop of Rs13,900 in gold price per tola
KARACHI: After a sharp increase of thousands of rupees yesterday, gold prices saw a substantial decline today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry...
Pakistan,Turkey reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic discussion with Turkish President Tayyeb Erdogan this evening, emphasizing the need to work together for regional...
Imran Khan, Bushra bibi granted bail in toshakhana fake receipt case; PTI leader also gets bail in five other cases
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court has approved bail for PTI leader Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipt case. The court...
Medical team from PIMS. Shifa trust examines Imran Khan’s wounded eye in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A group of doctors from PIMS and Shifa Trust Eye Hospital visited Adiala Jail to assess the condition of former PTI leader Imran Khan’s...
Iran-Israel Conflict: Indian actress stuck at Dubai airport, seeks help from govt
WEB DESK: Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Indian actress Sonal Chohan has become stranded at Dubai International Airport. Following missile attacks by Iran on Dubai,...
UAE firmly opposes use of its airspace for attacks on Iran
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has firmly stated that it will prevent its airspace from being exploited for any military strikes against Iran. During...
US-Israel aggression against Iran: A turning point for the Middle East
WEB DESK: The recent joint military escalation by the United States and Israel against Iran marks a critical juncture in regional and global geopolitics. This...
Iran War death toll rises to 787 on fourth day
TEHRAN: The Iranian Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday the US-Israeli operation has killed at least 787 people. The society provided no information regarding the...
Pakistan’s CERT sounds high alert over escalating cyberattack threats
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s national cyber response authority has issued a high-alert advisory, warning of heightened risks of digital attacks amid ongoing regional tensions. The National...
Security forces killed 67 Afgan taliban in Balochistan,KP
QUETTA: At least 67 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed on Tuesday after Pakistani security forces thwarted coordinated cross-border assaults in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According...