US military prepared for potential Iran strike as Tehran, Moscow plan naval drills
The United States military could be positioned to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, according to a CNN report citing sources familiar...
Karachi cylinder blast claim 15 lives, 14 injured
KARACHI: At least 15 people lost their lives and 14 others were injured after a gas cylinder explosion triggered a roof collapse in Karachi’s Rana...
Gold jumps Rs7,900 per tola in Pakistan amid global rally
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp rise in both domestic and international markets on Thursday, according to the Pakistan Sarafa Association. The rate of 24-karat...
Dar meets regional counterparts in New York, focuses on Palestine crisis
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met with senior diplomats from Syria, Indonesia, and Egypt during the high-level session of...
Most-wanted militant linked to fitna al-Khawarij arrested in Karachi operation
KARACHI: In a major breakthrough, the Sindh Rangers have apprehended a “highly wanted” militant during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of the...
President Zardari pays condolences at Manzoor Wattoo’s residence
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residence of the late Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo, a former Punjab Chief Minister, to extend his sympathies and...
Female passenger from Doha detained at Islamabad airport with 4.48kg of cocaine
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), working in collaboration with Qatari authorities, intercepted and seized 4.48 kilograms of cocaine at Islamabad International Airport, resulting in the...
Iran-U.S. talks conclude without breakthrough
WEB DESK: According to Axios, the United States may be edging closer to a significant military confrontation with Iran than previously understood. The report warns...
Investigation into Gul Plaza Fire: Rescue, officials testify before judicial commission
KARACHI: During a hearing of the Gul Plaza fire judicial commission, led by Sindh High Court Justice Agha Faisal, various officials including fire brigade personnel,...
PTI, TTAP conclude sit-In at Islamabad’s red zone
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a coalition of opposition parties, announced on Wednesday that they have ended their sit-in protest in...
Ramadan crescent sighted: First fast in Pakistan to be observed tomorrow
PESHAWAR: The central Moon sighting committee is currently holding its meeting in Peshawar to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The session is being...
DPM Ishaq Dar to join UN security council briefing on Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to travel to New York to participate in a United Nations Security...
PM Shehbaz Embarks for Washington to Attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Summit on Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Sources indicate that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for the United States to participate in the inaugural global summit of the Board of...
Punjab Govt withdraws all SC appeals against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Bail
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to withdraw all pending appeals in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to former Prime Minister and PTI...
Govt promises continuous electricity, gas supply during Sehr and Iftar
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has assured the public that there will be no interruptions in electricity and gas services during Sehr and Iftar hours throughout...
Gold price slightly hike across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices have experienced a modest rise nationwide. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Association, the price of gold per tola has...
T20 World Cup: Pakistan Defeats Namibia, Qualifies for Super 8
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured their place in the prestigious Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a commanding 102-run victory against...
Ramadan Moon Sighting: Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to hold its meeting today in Peshawar to observe and verify the sighting of the Ramadan 1447 Hijri...
14 Indian-backed terrorists eliminated in Balochistan CTD operations
QUETTA: The Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) announced that two separate operations in Quetta and Barkhan resulted in the deaths of eight and six militants, respectively. ...
Tragic death of student after fall from FJMU Hostel in Lahore
LAHORE: A female student lost her life after falling from the third floor of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University hostel in Lahore. According to law...