Oil prices surge 11% amid week-long Israel-Iran conflict
Dubai: Crude oil prices surged 11% over the past week ending June 19, as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran reached new heights, fueling concerns...
Dar in Istanbul to attend OIC Council of Foreign Minister’s session
Ankara: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul, Turkiye on Friday to participate in the 51st Session of the...
PM directs to acquire ships on lease to enhance fleet of PNSC
Islamabad:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to acquire ships on lease to enhance fleet of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). He...
Pakistan to face France in FIH Hockey Nations Cup semi-final today
KUALA LUMPUR: The stage is set for an exciting day of semi-final action at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, with Pakistan squaring...
PM urges dialogue to end conflicts, resolve refugee crises
Web Desk: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called for ending conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy to resolve refugee crises around the world. In a...
Field Marshal held candid exchange with scholars, analysts, policy experts, journalists in Washington: ISPR
Washington: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives...
World Refugee Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Refugee Day is being observed today. The day honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their...
China and Russia condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, urge de-escalation
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping both condemned Israel over its strikes on Iran and agreed that de-escalation was needed, the...
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran war within two weeks, White House
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the US will get involved in the Israel-Iran air war, the White House...
Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets with Saima Saleem, Member of Pakistan’s Mission at the United Nations
WEB DESK: Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Saima Saleem, a member of Pakistan’s mission at the United Nations, and appreciated her efforts to highlight...
Govt likely to impose 9.5% tax on non-filers’ property sales
ISLAMABAD: A record 9.5% withholding tax has been proposed to be imposed on non-filers selling property worth Rs100 million or more by the Government of...
Senior TV Actress Ayesha Khan Passes Away
KARACHI: Senior TV actress Ayesha Khan has passed away. According to Ayesha Khan’s friend Tahmina Khalid, she died five days ago in Karachi. Tahmina...
PMD Predicts Pre-Monsoon Rains Across Pakistan Starting Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that pre-monsoon showers are expected to begin across various parts of the country from June 20 to June...
Drama ‘Parwarish’ Gains Massive Popularity in India as Fans Hail It as a Masterpiece
KARACHI: Pakistani drama currently capturing the hearts of viewers across the subcontinent is Parwarish. Featuring a talented young ensemble including Samar Abbas Jafri, Wali,...
Natanyahu’s son wedding postponed owing to War
TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is experiencing personal sorrow as his son’s wedding has been canceled amidst the ongoing conflict with Gaza and...
Israeli Politician Threatens Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal, Sparks Strong Reactions
WEB DESK: Former Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Meir Masri issued a provocative statement on social media, warning that Israel may consider targeting Pakistan’s nuclear program...
Military-Linked Firm, Four Others Express Interest in PIA Sale
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Privatization Ministry announced on Thursday that five parties, including a military-affiliated company and various business groups, have shown interest in purchasing its struggling...
JUI Chief Urges govt to Support Iran
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman stressed that international organizations are losing their significance, with the OIC also having lost credibility and becoming a hollow spectacle. Speaking during...
Two Cango Patients died in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: In Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar two patient effected with Cango virus have died. As per detail, the deceased have been identified as Aizaz,...
Gold price slashes by Rs.480 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.480 per tola in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold...
SC constitutional bench announces verdict of judges transfer case
Islamabad: The Supreme Court constitutional bench on Thursday rejected five filed petitions of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges as it announced verdict of the...
Field Marshal meeting on President Trump invitation is milestone in Pak-US relations: Khawaja Asif
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday said that Field Marshal meet up with the US President Donald Trump is a milestone in Pakistan and...
Dust storm, gusty winds reign Karachi
Karachi: Dust storm surrounded atmosphere of Karachi while clouds blanketed above the sky. Meterological department predicted that the rains pouring system will leave the city...
Dar telephones his Uzbek counterpart to discuss bilateral, regional matters
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov....
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting at Iran’s request
New York: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Friday at Iran’s request, citing mounting and undeniable evidence of direct US involvement...
PM instructs to ensure transparency in all phases of construction of Jinnah Medical Complex
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure transparency in all phases of the Jinnah Medical Complex (JMC) and Research Center...
UN Chief calls for no further military intervention in Israel-Iran conflict
UNITED NATIONS:UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said he strongly opposes any further military intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran, as he advocated...
PM directs to finalize industrial policy at earliest to increase production
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed to finalize the industrial policy at the earliest to increase industrial production and provide sustainable solutions...
Pakistan to take on France in Semi Final of FIH Nations Cup tomorrow
Kuala Lumpur: The green shirts will face Pool A leaders France in the first semi-final on Friday, June 20. On the other hand, New Zealand...
NA session underway discussing budget on sixth day
ISLAMABAD:The National Assembly session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq is underway on Thursday. Lawmakers are continuing deliberations on the Finance Bill 2025-26 for the sixth...
Counterterrorism and trade also discussed b/n Trump Field Marshal meet up:ISPR
Washington: US President Donald Trump and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir discussed joint counterterrorism efforts and expanding bilateral trade during...
Pakistan Navy saves injured Indian crew member aboard foreign vessel in open sea
RAWALPINDI: In a swift and successful maritime rescue operation, the Pakistan Navy saved an injured Indian crew member aboard a foreign vessel in the open...
Dumper overturns on car killing woman and child in Karachi
Karachi: A woman and a child were killed, and two others injured, when a speeding sand-laden dumper truck overturned onto a car near Karachi’s Drigh...
Feield Marshal extends invitation to President Trump to visit Pakistan
Washington: Field Marshal Asim Munir extended an invitation to President Trump on behalf of the Government of Pakistan to visit Pakistan in his historic meeting...
Iranian missile salvoes have penetrated defences, killing Israelis in their homes
Tehran/ Tel Aviv: Air defences were activated in Tehran, intercepting drones on the outskirts of the capital, the semi-official SNN news agency reported early on...
Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives White house to attend luncheon in his honour by President Trump
Washington: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has arrived at White house for attending a luncheon in his honour by the US President Donald Trump on...
Nobody knows what I’m going to do next on Iran-Israel War : Trump
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a U.S. strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew...
PSX witnesses bearish trend, loses 1,505.11 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend on Wednesday, losing 1,505.11 points, closing at 120,465.93 points. A total of...
Price of per tola gold decreases by Rs 2,245
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.2,245 and was traded at Rs.359,055 on Wednesday as compared to its sale at...
Khamenei, warned US any military action against his country would lead to irreparable consequences
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned the United States (US) on Wednesday that any military action against his country would lead to “irreparable...
Pakistan qualify for FIH Nations Cup Semi Final on basis of good number of goals in tournament
Kuala Lumpur: Pakistan have qualified for a semi final of the FIH Nations Cup in Malaysia owing to its Nine goals numbers in the tournament....
Bomb blast derails five bogies of Jaffer Express at railway track in Jacobabad
Jacobabad: A railway track blew away by a bomb blast in Jacobabad near Sabzi Mandi owing to which Jaffer Express, going to Peshawar from Quetta,...
Kamal decalres parents trust, cooperation master key for eradication of polio in meeting with GB CM
Skardu: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday,today, met with Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan, Haji Gulber Khan to discuss a set of health...
Pakistan lost almost winning match against New Zealand due to poor performance in 3rd,4th quarter
Kuala Lampur: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 4-3 in the third match of FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lampur on Wednesday owing to later their...
Qingqi rickshawas banned on 20 more roads of Karachi for a hiatus of two months
Karachi: Qingqi rickshawas are further banned on twenty roads of Karachi for a hiatus of two months. The qingqi rickshaws will not be run on...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei hands power to military as Israel tensions escalate
Tehran: As tensions with Israel intensify and pressure from the White House grows, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred key authority to the...
Implement fully Govt’s policy of supply of essential food items to common men at affordable prices: Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has directed the concerned authorities to fully implement Government’s policy of supply of essential...
Iran-Israel conflict poses threat to regional, global peace: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday termed the regional situation very alarming due to escalated armed conflict between Iran and Israel and said...
Int’l Day for Countering Hate Speech being observed today
Web Desk: International Day for Countering Hate Speech is being observed today (Wednesday). The day highlights global concerns over the spread of hate speech around...
Pakistan to face New Zealand in Kuala Lumpur today in Hockey Nations Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Pakistan will play their third match against New Zealand in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup,at National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur today (Wednesday)....