Punjab govt grants underpasses worth Rs.3.08bn on GT road
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a major infrastructure project worth Rs3.08 billion for the construction of two underpasses along GT Road in Gujar Khan,...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye for key diplomatic engagements
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey from April 15 to 18, 2026, in a...
Iran used Chinese spy satellite for surveillance of US bases in Middle East
BEIJING: Leaked documents cited by the Financial Times suggest that Iran may have relied on a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite to monitor and potentially track US...
Balochistan announces wheat relief package with fuel subsidy for farmers
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has rolled out a wheat support initiative featuring a fuel subsidy for threshers, offering timely relief to farmers during the harvest...
Pakistan, oman move to deepen academic, research partnerships
WEB DESK: Pakistan and Oman have agreed to enhance cooperation in higher education and research, following high-level discussions held in Islamabad aimed at strengthening academic...
Qatar rules out mediator role in US-Iran talks, calls for lasting regional peace
DOHA: Qatar has stated that it is not acting as a mediator in the ongoing dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that there...
Oil slips again as hopes rise for fresh US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Global oil prices declined for a second straight session on Wednesday, as expectations of renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran eased fears...
Trump signals Iran talks may return to Pakistan within 48 hours
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated that stalled negotiations with Iran could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, raising hopes of renewed...
Saudi Arabia pledges fresh $3bn lifeline, extends $5bn support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a major financial boost as Saudi Arabia committed an additional $3 billion in deposits, with funds expected to be released within...
Bring back $10 billion before budget, ‘easily achievable,’ Says Mohsin Naqvi.
KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged Pakistan’s business community to repatriate a significant portion of their overseas wealth ahead of the upcoming federal...
“Shameful & Cheap!” Hina Parvez Butt erupts over Fiza Ali morning show controversy
LAHORE: Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority, Hina Parvez Butt, has strongly criticized a viral clip from a morning show hosted by Fiza Ali,...
14th death anniversary of scholar Dr. Israr Ahmed observed
LAHORE: The 14th death anniversary of renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Israr Ahmed was observed on Sunday, paying tribute to his lifelong contributions to Islamic thought...
Farooq Sattar calls for release of Gul Plaza fire report, warns of legal action
KARACHI: Farooq Sattar has demanded that authorities make public the inquiry report into the deadly Gul Plaza fire, warning that his party will pursue legal...
HIV cases surge in Sindh in 2026
KARACHI: Sindh has recorded a concerning increase in HIV cases during 2026, with health authorities urging immediate action to curb the spread. According to officials,...
Lahore Qalandars set for Global Super League return in Guyana
WEB DESK: Defending Pakistan Super League champions Lahore Qalandars are set to feature once again in the Global Super League, scheduled to take place in...
WhatsApp hacked? PTA shares easy steps to recover, stay secure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued a helpful advisory guiding users on how to recover hacked WhatsApp accounts and improve digital safety. The authority reassured...
Pakistan raises alarm over Middle East crisis impact in Key IMF talks
ISLAMABAD: At the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held high-level discussions with Jihad Azour of the International Monetary Fund, focusing...
Four killed in separate Karachi accidents, including two sisters, child
KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a series of tragic road accidents on Monday night that claimed four lives in three separate incidents, including two sisters and a...
Iran on the clock’: Vance says next move will decide fate of talks
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has said that the next step in advancing peace negotiations now depends on Iran, following what he described as...
Pakistan pushes for new round of US–Iran talks in Islamabad as ceasefire deadline nears
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has proposed hosting a fresh round of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad within days, as efforts intensify to secure...