LPG price surges in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced on Tuesday that the LPG rates for April 2026 will see a significant increase, with prices...
Pakistan, China launch 5-Point plan to promote peace in the Middle East
BEIJING: Pakistan and China jointly introduced a five-point plan on Tuesday to foster peace and stability across the Gulf and Middle Eastern regions, amid rising...
Scientists create world’s smallest QR code for long-term data storage
WEB DESK: Researchers have engineered a microscopic QR code, smaller than most bacteria, offering a groundbreaking approach to data preservation. A team from Vienna University...
Donald Trump blasts European allies as rift deepens over Iran war
WASHINGTON: Tensions between the United States and its European allies have flared once again, as Donald Trump sharply criticized key partners for what he described...
LSC announces verdict in Ali Zafar vs. Meesha Shafi defamation case
LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court has announced its decision in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against Meeshal Shafi. The court ordered Mashal...
SC orders swift action in Jaranwala case: arrests, six-month trial deadline
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the trial court to complete the proceedings in the high-profile Jaranwala church attack case within six months and...
Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Iran has expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador Reza Ameri Moghadam praised Pakistan’s efforts in deterring US...
IHC postpones hearing on PTI Founder Imran Khan’s sentence suspension plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has deferred the hearing on petitions seeking to suspend Imran Khan’s and Bushra Bibi’s sentences in the £190 million case...
MQM-P launches nationwide digital membership drive ahead of local polls
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has initiated a countrywide online membership campaign through its official website. Citizens can now register by filling out a digital...
UN crucial for tackling global challenges, says Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, highlighted the UN’s pivotal role in coordinating international responses to both emerging and...
PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman banned for two matches over ball-tampering violation
LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman has been handed a two-match suspension in the ongoing Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball-tampering during...
US hits Isfahan military targets with Bunker-Buster Bombs as conflict escalates
TEHRAN: U.S. and Israeli forces carried out strikes on key military sites in Iran’s central Isfahan province early Tuesday, reportedly using powerful 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,...
Japan deploys long-range missiles near China amid rising tensions
TOKYO: Japan has stationed long-range missiles in its southwestern region close to China, a move aimed at strengthening its defense posture as relations between the...
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar departs for Beijing on brief diplomatic visit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has departed for Beijing on a one-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement. During the trip, Dar...
Iran defiant as Trump threatens strikes on oil hub, power grid
TEHRAN: Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks early Tuesday, signaling defiance after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of devastating strikes on the country’s...
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to expel U.S. forces amid escalating Gulf tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove U.S. military forces from its territory, saying the time has come for...
Nationwide smart lockdown plan rejected as Provinces push back
ISLAMABAD: A proposal to enforce a nationwide smart lockdown has been shelved after strong opposition from provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by President...
Businessman Amir Awan shot dead in Islamabad farmhouse robbery
ISLAMABAD: A well-known businessman, Amir Awan, linked with Toyota Motors, was killed in a robbery incident at a farmhouse located in Orchard Scheme, Shahzad Town,...
President, PM review evolving regional situation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Islamabad today and reviewed the evolving regional situation and its...
PCB Slaps Rs20 Million Fine on Naseem Shah Over Social Media Violation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has penalized fast bowler Naseem Shah with a Rs20 million fine for breaching the terms of his central contract following...