Trump steps up pressure on media over Insufficient support for Iran conflict
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has allegedly escalated efforts to influence the media after public backing for a potential war with Iran remained tepid. Reports from...
Iranian ambassador in Russia denies rumors of Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at a Russian hospital
WEB DESK: The Iranian ambassador to Russia has categorically denied allegations that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is currently receiving medical care at...
Two cousins killed in motorcycle crash near Ayesha Manzil
KARACHI: A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when a high-speed motorcycle lost control and collided with a footpath close to the Ayesha Manzil Jamat Khana,...
Eidi from the Government of Pakistan 2026 – Who Qualifies and How to Verify Eligibility?
ISLAMABAD: As Eid approaches each year, many families across Pakistan look for government aid programs that provide financial assistance to ease festive expenses. With inflation...
US counterterrorism Chief resigns over opposition to Iran conflict amid dispute
WASHINGTON: John Kent, the head of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his role, citing disagreement with the current military escalation...
Sharjeel Memon launches new electric bus route in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh’s senior minister, Sharjeel Memon, formally introduced a new electric bus route in Karachi on Tuesday, stretching from Gulshan Maymaar to Tower. The inauguration...
Israel announces killing of Iran’s top security chief larijani, paramilitary leader soleimani in bold strike
WEB DESK: On Tuesday, Israel announced that it had targeted and killed Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran’s national security apparatus. Israeli Defense Minister...
Senate clarification sparks more questions over chairman’s luxury vehicle purchase
ISLAMABAD: A statement issued by the Senate Secretariat on Monday in response to reports about a luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani has added to...
Punjab govt to purchase 10 vehicles for superior court judges
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the purchase of 10 vehicles for judges of the superior courts, significantly reducing an earlier proposal that called for...
Oil Prices Climb Amid Growing Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Global oil prices rose sharply Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate, pushing main crude benchmarks above the...
Sydney Tech Enthusiast Harnesses AI to Create Tailored Cancer Vaccine for Dog
SYDNEY: A Sydney-based machine learning engineer has made headlines by developing a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his terminally ill dog, using artificial intelligence tools...
Gold price hikes by Rs.1000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1000 per tola to Rs.523,762. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelers Association (APGJA), the price of...
British airline grounds flights across the middle east amid rising security threats
DUBAI: In a dramatic move, a major British airline has suspended dozens of flights to key Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Tel Aviv, and other...
Trump criticizes NATO, seeks global help to secure strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced frustration over the lack of international support in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while also criticizing NATO allies during...
Gul Plaza fire probe: Police surgeon submits key findings to Judicial Commission
KARACHI: Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed has submitted her written response to a judicial commission investigating the deadly fire at Gul Plaza earlier this year....
Missile debris kills Pakistani in Abu Dhabi amid rising Gulf tensions
ABU DHABI: A Pakistani national has died in Abu Dhabi after being struck by falling debris from a missile intercepted by air defence systems, according...
5,600+ Pakistanis return from Iran via Gwadar, Chagai: Sarfraz Bugti
QUETTA: Sarfraz Bugti reported that between February 28 and the previous night, 5,615 Pakistani citizens returned from Iran through the Gwadar and Chagai border routes....
Iran Slams ‘Lawless Aggression,’ sends strong message at UN
GENEVA (AFP): Iran declared at the United Nations on Monday that it would not bow to what it described as “lawless aggression,” warning that millions...
Explosions in Kabul, Nangarhar as Pakistan targets Taliban bases
RAWALPINDI: According to reports from Dunya News, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched a series of airstrikes in Afghanistan late on March 16, targeting positions linked...
Iranian Guards threaten to track down Israeli PM Netanyahu
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to continue pursuing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the...
Trump threatens additional strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, urges allies to protect Strait of Hormuz
FLORIDA: U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further attacks on Kharg Island and called on international partners to deploy naval forces to safeguard the Strait...
Pakistan Railways to operate four special Eid-ul-Fitr trains
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to accommodate passengers traveling across the country during Eid-ul-Fitr, officials announced. Railway authorities said the schedule for...
45 held in Abu Dhabi for filming strike locations, spreading rumours during Iran attacks
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have detained 45 people, including several foreign nationals, for allegedly recording sensitive locations and sharing misleading information online during ongoing...
Govt asks private Hajj operators to finish visa processing by March 15
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has instructed private Hajj operators to complete visa processing for Hajj 2026 pilgrims by March 15,...
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire offer, says terms ‘Not Good Enough Yet’
WEB DESK: Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran appears willing to negotiate a ceasefire despite continuing American strikes, including attacks targeting Kharg Island, but...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent wider Muslim world conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have stepped up diplomatic engagement to ensure that current regional tensions do not escalate into a broader conflict among Muslim...
Pakistan raises kerosene price, petrol and diesel remain unchanged
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs39.20 per litre, while keeping the prices of petrol and diesel unchanged for...
Afghanistan turned Into a terror Hub: Ahmad Massoud slams Taliban over rising regional crisis
WEB DESK: Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, sharply criticized the Taliban during a ceremony marking the 31st anniversary of the...
Karachi to Get a New Graveyard to Facilitate Citizens: Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that a new graveyard will be constructed in Karachi to make burial arrangements easier for residents. Speaking at...
China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to resolve dispute through dialogue
BEIJING: China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease rising tensions through peaceful negotiations rather than military action. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the...
Mohsin Naqvi lauds security forces on successful operation in Lakki Marwat
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for carrying out a successful operation against terrorists in Shagai area of Lakki...
Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad announces Gaza solidarity march from Khyber to Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Former senator and Pakistan Rights Movement leader Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has announced a nationwide Gaza solidarity march that will start from Khyber and conclude...
Pakistan Army releases footage of strikes on Kandahar oil storage sites
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has released video footage showing airstrikes targeting oil storage facilities at Kandahar Airfield during the night of March 12–13, as part of...
Four civilians hurt after debris from downed Afghan drones falls in Pakistan: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Four civilians, including two children, were injured after debris from crude drones shot down by Pakistan’s military fell in different areas, according to a...
Tanker crushes motorbike in Karachi, one child killed and three injured
KARACHI: A speeding water tanker struck a motorcycle carrying four children in the Manghopir area of the city, resulting in the death of one child...
Afghan Taliban crossed red line; President Zardari condemns drone attacks on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday strongly denounced the rudimentary drone attacks allegedly launched by elements of the Afghan Taliban targeting civilian areas inside...
PM orders salary cuts, fuel limits under austerity plan amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided that the money saved through newly introduced austerity measures will be utilized to provide relief to the public. The...
Gul Plaza Association chief cites delayed rescue response in fire deaths
KARACHI: The president of the Gul Plaza Association, Tanveer Pasta, has submitted a written statement to the judicial commission investigating the Gul Plaza fire incident,...
North Korea launches about 10 ballistic missiles, South Korea says
SEOUL: South Korea’s military reported that North Korea fired around ten ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, just days after Pyongyang warned...
Pakistan engaged with Iran, Saudi Arabia on regional issues: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister, stated that Pakistan’s leadership is actively engaging with key Muslim countries to address the current regional developments....
Pakistan reports significant gains in operation Ghazab-lil-Haq: 663 Militants killed, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, provided an update on the progress of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, detailing substantial achievements against militant groups and...
Secure arrival: Pakistani navy escorts two oil tankers from Fujairah amid rising security threats
KARACHI: Two oil tankers carrying an estimated 100 to 120 million liters of fuel have successfully arrived in Karachi from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The...
Modi’s visit to Israel: from equilibrium to partisanship
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day trip to Israel on February 25–26, 2026, highlighted the strengthening of strategic ties between the two nations, but...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....
Petrol price hike causes surge in weekly inflation in Pakistan
iSLAMABAD: Following a substantial increase in fuel prices, Pakistan experienced a notable rise in weekly inflation, climbing by 1.89 percent and pushing the annual inflation...
Islamabad airport flight services halted
ISLAMABAD: Flight schedules at Islamabad International Airport will be temporarily paused in preparation for the Pakistan Day flypast rehearsal, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced....
Pakistan conducts successful airstrikes in Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military has executed precise airstrikes across Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. Sources within security agencies confirmed that the Pakistan Armed...
Nahal Hashmi takes oath as Sindh governor
KARACHI: Nahal Hashmi has formally assumed the role of Governor of Sindh, after taking the oath of office. The ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice...
Petrol pump dealers announce nationwide indefinite strike from March 27
KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has declared an indefinite countrywide shutdown of petrol pumps starting March 27, warning that fuel stations may stop...
PM Shehbaz Sharif holds key meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met today with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a...