Pakistan plans to repay UAE loan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made the decision to settle its debt with the United Arab Emirates. Reliable sources reveal that Pakistan will transfer $200 million to...
Woman rescued after car plunges Into deep pit on Tariq road
KARACHI: Near a shopping mall on Tariq Road in Karachi, a car suddenly sank into the ground. According to police, the vehicle collapsed into a...
Trump claims U.S. can quickly reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States has the capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with just a bit more...
Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks in Urumqi end without breakthrough
URUMQI: Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held in Urumqi under China’s mediation, concluded without a major breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue...
Gold prices surges in Pakistan after sharp decline
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged again on Friday, a day after witnessing a significant drop. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association,...
5G rollout in Pakistan delayed amid awaited software update from Apple
ISLAMABAD: The launch of 5G services in Pakistan continues to face delays despite the successful completion of the spectrum auction, as key technical requirements remain...
UN security council set to vote on Hormuz plan as China rejects use of force
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,...
Punjab announces free public transport amid massive fuel price hike
LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab has unveiled a major relief package, including free public transport, following a steep increase in fuel prices across Pakistan....
Govt plans app-based petrol subsidy for motorcyclists after price hike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government is moving ahead with a targeted fuel subsidy programme for motorcyclists following the recent sharp increase in petrol prices. According to...
41-year rain record falls as heavy showers paralyse Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed record-breaking rainfall as a powerful weather system dumped 38.7mm of rain within 24 hours, surpassing a 41-year-old April record. The previous highest...
Five civilians, including women, Child martyred in Bannu suicide blast
BANNU: At least five civilians, including three women and a child, were martyred and four others critically injured in a suicide attack near a police...
Gulf War Drives Oil Prices Up, Pakistan Calls for Nationwide Fuel Savings
ISLAMABAD: Escalating tensions in the Gulfparticularly involving Iran have sent global oil prices sharply higher, intensifying concerns over fuel supply and economic stability worldwide. The...
Govt hikes Petrol by Rs137, Diesel by Rs184 Per Litre in Record Increase
ISLAMABAD: The government has sharply increased fuel prices, petrol prices have surged by Rs137.24 per litre, pushing the new price to Rs458.41. Diesel saw an...
Pakistan affected Middle East war, pursuing US-Iran ceasefire efforts: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan is being significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and continues to play an...
KP students visit PMA Kakul under ISPR winter internship programme
KAKUL: Students from various universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visited the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul as part of the Inter-Services Public Relations Winter Internship Programme. During...
Iran threatens ‘Devastating’ Retaliation as Trump warns intensified strikes
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has vowed to launch “crushing” retaliatory attacks against the United States and Israel following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump to escalate...
IMF urges Pakistan to curb fuel subsidies, expand targeted relief
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has advised Pakistan to avoid broad-based fuel subsidies and instead focus relief efforts on low-income segments of the population. According...
Pakistan army thwarts infiltration attempt at Afghan border, eight militants killed
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The Pakistan Army has foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing eight militants during an intelligence-based operation. According to a...
Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a significant decline across Pakistan on Thursday. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per...
Heavy rains lash Karachi; Authorities on high alert, drainage measures intensified
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi received heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Thursday, prompting city authorities to remain on high alert and activate emergency...