8 killed in Indonesia helicopter crashed
JAKARTA: A helicopter crash in Indonesia has left eight people dead after the aircraft went down in a remote forested area shortly after takeoff. According...
Iran agree almost everything, says trump
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has said he could visit Islamabad if a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran is finalised there, expressing optimism that a deal...
iPhone, Samsung devices likely to cheaper in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Smartphone prices in Pakistan especially premium models from brands like Apple and Samsung have surged sharply due to heavy taxation, sparking fresh debate ahead...
PSX witneeses positive trend as Iran-US war halted
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong rally on Friday, as improving expectations around easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investor confidence and...
Field Marshal Asim Munir calls on Iranian president in Tehran
TEHRAN: Field Marshal Asim Munir held a significant meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran during his official visit to Iran. The high-level talks...
Global sikh pilgrims gather in Pakistan for baisakhi celebrations
NAROWAL: Sikh pilgrims from across the world arrived at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on Wednesday to take part in the vibrant Baisakhi festivities. The visitors...
US warns of immediate military action if Iran rejects deal
WASHINGTON: The United States has signaled it is prepared to swiftly resume combat operations in the Middle East if Iran fails to agree to a...
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz slows to a trickle as US blockade tightens, data shows
LONDON: Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with only a handful of vessels transiting the key energy route amid rising military...
PM Shehbaz heads to Doha after concluding high-level Saudi visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Doha after concluding his official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office...
Punjab approves expansion of electric bus network across 10 districts
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the deployment of new electric buses across 10 districts as part of its broader push toward sustainable public transport....
Russia appreciates Pakistan’s role in US–Iran dialogue efforts
MOSCOW: Russia has acknowledged and welcomed Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating communication between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad’s role as constructive amid ongoing...
BBC HIV report aimed at tarnishing Pakistan’s image, says Punjab Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Health and Population Khawaja Imran Nazir has criticized a recent report by BBC on HIV cases, calling it a “deliberate attempt”...
Seven militants killed, policeman martyred in Hangu joint operation
HANGU: At least seven militants were killed while a police officer embraced martyrdom during a major joint operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department...
PM Shehbaz praises Saudi support, underscores US–Iran peace efforts in meeting with MBS
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended Saudi Arabia’s continued economic backing and highlighted Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions during a high-level meeting with...
Pakistan Navy showcases indigenous Anti-Ship missile strength
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live firing of a locally developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, showcasing its growing precision-strike capability and operational readiness,...
Pakistan received $2bln from Saudi Arabia, Economic support deepens
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a fresh financial injection of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, according to confirmation by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia on regional diplomacy tour
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has landed in Riyadh as part of a four-day regional visit that also includes Qatar and Turkey from April 15...
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran as Islamabad continues US-Iran mediation efforts
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: A senior Pakistani delegation reached Tehran on Wednesday, as Pakistan maintains its role in facilitating diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran. The...
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...