Iran launches missile strikes across region, targets Israel, US bases
TEHRAN: Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and multiple locations hosting...
US sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran via Pakistan: Report
TEHRAN: The United States has reportedly delivered a 15-point peace proposal to Iran through Pakistan, The development comes as Donald Trump expressed optimism about ending...
Aleema Khan criticizes restrictions on meeting Imran Khan during Eid
RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan expressed disappointment that her family and PTI leaders were denied access to meet Imran Khan during Eid. Speaking at the Adiala Road...
Pakistan ready to facilitate US-Iran talks, says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan is prepared to host negotiations between the United States and Iran to seek an end to...
Pakistani senior welder breaks guinness world record by shattering 38 marble tiles with an Egg in Hand
WEB DESK: Naseemuddin, a 74-year-old veteran welder from Pakistan, has earned a new place in the Guinness World Records after successfully breaking 38 marble tiles...
IMF urges swift privatization of Hesco, Sepco to tackle losses, boost efficiency
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has accelerated plans to privatize Hesco and Sepco following strong recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure timely completion...
Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Israel-Iran conflict: FT report
ISLAMABAD: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is taking a prominent diplomatic role in efforts to...
Bagher Zolghadr named as new head of Iran’s top national security body
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Tuesday the appointment of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), as the new head...
Shakira’s Qatar concert delayed due to regional tensions
WEB DESK: Famous singer Shakira’s planned concert in Qatar has been postponed amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to reports, the decision was...
Iran proposes six strategic conditions to prevent war
TEHRAN: Iran has presented six strategic conditions aimed at preventing the escalation of conflict, according to unnamed Iranian officials speaking to domestic media. Officials said...
LHC issues notices in case of alleged police encounters in Punjab
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to concerned parties regarding a plea seeking to make the Federal Investigation Agency a party in...
Federal govt to consider weekly One-Day lockdown amid fuel crisis
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to convene a high-level meeting on Wednesday to finalise plans for a one-day nationwide lockdown each week, aimed at...
President honors heroes: military officers and soldiers receive top awards
ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan has been pleased to grant military awards to officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force. According an...
Tensions surge as Iran energy sites attacked post Trump U-turn
TEHRAN: Tensions in the Middle East escalated again as Iran reported fresh strikes on its energy infrastructure, despite a recent shift in stance by Donald...
Storm warning! heavy rain, thunderstorms to hit Karachi, Sindh
KARACHI: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Karachi and several districts across Sindh in...
PSX climbs sharply on cooling Middle East crisis
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged on Tuesday, with investor confidence strengthening amid expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark KSE-100 Index...
Sweet relief: Pakistan slashes sugar import taxes through 2026
KARACHI: The government of Pakistan has extended its tax relief on sugar imports until February 28, 2026, aiming to stabilize supply and keep prices under...
Trump backed Iran strike after Netanyahu pushed for targeting Khamenei, sources reveal
WEB DESK: A high-stakes phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu just days before a major military operation against Iran played a critical role...
Iran launches missile strikes on Israel, rejects Trump’s claims of ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran fired multiple waves of missiles toward Israel, according to Israeli military officials. Air raid sirens...
Indonesia denies paying $1 billion for Gaza peace effort; President clarifies role is only peacekeeping
WEB DESK: President Joko Widodo of Indonesia has clarified that the country will not be paying a $1 billion fee to join the Gaza Peace...
Iran denies any negotiations with the US: rejects trump’s claims of talks
TERRAN: Iran has categorically dismissed claims by former President Donald Trump regarding ongoing negotiations with Washington. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that any such assertions...
Prominent political leaders gather in mourning at Sherry Rehman’s daughter’s funeral
KARACHI: Karachi was enveloped in grief as prominent political leaders and officials gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of Marvi Malik, the daughter...
Sahibzada Farhan clinches ICC player of the month honor
DUBAI: Pakistan’s rising star Sahibzada Farhan has been named the ICC Player of the Month for February 2026, recognizing his exceptional performances during the ICC...
Shehbaz Sharif engages in warm call with Iranian President, urges dialogue, peace in the Region
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initiated a heartfelt telephone conversation with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, highlighting a shared commitment to regional stability and brotherhood. The...
Pakistan military leaders vow unwavering commitment to protect national security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military leadership has reiterated their unwavering dedication to defending the nation’s sovereignty, combating terrorism, and maintaining internal stability. In a strong statement, the...
SUPARCO introduces space4 climate initiative to boost climate resilience, ISPR reports
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has unveiled the new Space4Climate project, aiming to enhance climate resilience and proactive measures utilizing...
Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt seek to mediate US-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt have reportedly stepped in to facilitate diplomatic efforts aimed at calming the ongoing...
Crude oil prices decline globally as trump delay attacks on Iranian Power plants
WASHINGTON: In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that military strikes on Iranian energy facilities would be postponed, leading to a...
Pakistan celebrates national day with simplicity amid Middle East-linked economic measures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan observed its national day on Monday with patriotic fervor, but the celebrations were subdued and marked by austerity, reflecting recent government-imposed restrictions amid...
Trump delays Iran power plant attacks following ‘Constructive’ Diplomatic talks
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered a pause on planned military strikes against Iranian energy facilities, citing “very good...
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, cites security concerns
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has ordered an Iranian military attache, his assistant, and three embassy staff members to leave the kingdom within 24 hours after declaring...
Eid Day 2: Minal Khan Stuns in Elegant Maroon & Gold Ensemble
KARACHI: Pakistani actress and model Minal Khan captivated fans on the second day of Eid ul-Fitr with a striking formal photoshoot, sharing a series of...
President, PM review regional situation in phone call
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation in which they exchanged greetings and discussed the evolving regional landscape....
Iran strikes near Israel’s dimona nuclear site, downs F-16 claim; 6 dead, 100 injured
TEHRAN: A sharp escalation between Iran and Israel unfolded on Sunday, as Iran launched a large-scale missile assault targeting Israeli positions, including a site near...
Taliban punishments intensify, nearly 1,200 flogged in one year
KABUL: Authorities in Afghanistan under the Taliban carried out widespread corporal punishments over the past year, with at least 1,186 individuals flogged and six publicly...
Timely measures helped prevent oil shortage, says Atta Tarar
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that prompt decisions by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a key role in preventing a...
Sherry Rehman’s daughter marvi malik passes away
KARACHI: The daughter of Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman, Marvi Malik, has passed away, party officials confirmed on Sunday. According to the party secretariat,...
Air defences breached: Iranian missiles injure nearly 100 in southern Israel”
ARAD: Nearly 100 people were injured after Iranian missile strikes hit southern Israel on Saturday, targeting the cities of Arad and Dimona. The attack came after...
PM Shehbaz extends Eid Greetings, honours security forces on duty
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to senior military leaders, political officials, and government representatives nationwide on Saturday to convey his greetings for Eid...
Iran downed third Israeli F-16 as conflict Intensified
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a third Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran,...
One militant killed, two wounded in police encounter in Hangu
PESHAWAR: A suspected militant was killed while two others were injured during a gun battle with police in the Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials...
Armed forces leadership greets nation on Eid, reaffirms commitment to security
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership, including Syed Asim Munir, Naveed Ashraf, and Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, has extended heartfelt Eid ul Fitr greetings to the...
Kerosene Price Hiked by Rs70.73 Per Litre in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government has significantly increased the price of kerosene oil in Pakistan by Rs70.73 per litre, effective immediately, amid rising global oil prices. According...
Asia’s largest airport to open march 28, boosting delhi region connectivity
NOIDA: India is set to mark a significant milestone in its aviation sector as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate the Noida International Airport...
CDF Asim Munir celebrates eid with troops in Kurram, praises their resolve
KURRAM: Syed Asim Munir spent Eid ul Fitr 2026 with frontline troops in Kurram, where he joined officers and soldiers in offering Eid prayers and...
US, Israel strike Iran’s natanz nuclear site; no radiation leak reported, says Tehran
TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed that its key nuclear installation at Natanz Nuclear Facility was targeted in a joint airstrike allegedly carried out by the United...
Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that the prices of petrol and diesel will stay at current levels, providing relief to consumers. In a...
Summary suggests significant increase in petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: A proposal has been circulated to the government recommending a substantial hike in fuel prices, with suggested increases of Rs29 per litre for petrol...
PM Shehbaz Sharif praises Egypt’s role in promoting peace in the Middle East
ISLAMABAD: In a phone conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Egypt’s vital contribution to fostering stability and peace...
Shruti Haasan joins the cast of ‘Call Me Bae’ season 2 with exciting plot twists
WEB DESK: Prime Video is set to launch the highly anticipated second season of Call Me Bae, featuring a fresh storyline and the addition of...