Nine dead, 26 injured in China fireworks factory blast
BEIJING: An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media said Tuesday, as challenging on-site rescue...
Field Marshal Munir Praises Overseas Pakistanis’ Role During US Visit
WASHINGTON: The Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, currently on an official visit to the United States, has lauded the significant contributions...
Mossad Headquarters Attacked in Tel Aviv as Israel and Iran Engage in Intensifying Air Conflict
TEL AVIV: Tensions escalated further on Tuesday as Israel announced it had targeted military installations inside Iran, claiming the killing of a high-ranking Iranian commander...
Iran’s top military commander Shadmani killed in fresh Israeli attack
WEB DESK: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it had killed Major General Ali Shadmani, Iran’s wartime Chief of Staff and the country’s most senior military...
21 Muslim Nations Issue Joint Condemnation of Israeli Strikes on Iran
WEB DESK: 21 Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israel’s recent military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and called for an immediate halt to...
Salaries, Pension increase by 10 % in Punjab budget 2025-26
LAHORE: In the punjab budget 2025-26 government has decided to increase the salaries and Pension for poor, During the budget speech in the Punjab Assembly, ...
Netanyahu hints at attack on Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at an attack on Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. In an interview with Australian TV, Netanyahu...
Israel another attack on Tehran, targets govt TV channel building
TEHRAN: The Israeli military has once again commenced strikes on Tehran, the capital of Iran. According to a foreign news agency, in the latest Israeli...
ICC announces major rule changes across all formats of men’s cricket
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced a series of changes to the playing conditions across all three formats of men’s international cricket...
Gold prices down by Rs.700 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.700 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold...
Israel Warns Tehran Residents Will ‘Pay the Price’ Following Attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa
TEL AVIV: Early Monday morning, Iranian missiles targeted Israel’s major cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, resulting in at least eight fatalities and significant destruction...
Punjab presents Rs5,335 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Rs 181 billion for health
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman on Monday presented the province’s Rs5,335 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Prior to the assembly...
160 Pakistanis from Iran transported to Pakistan through Taftan border
Quetta: As many as 160 Pakistanis from Iran have been transported to Pakistan through Taftan border. According to the immigration officials, arriving Pakistanis includes Zaireens,...
Mustafa Kamal calls all sectors to unite for polio-free Pakistan
QUETTA:Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Monday urged politicians, religious scholars, academia, civil society’s members, parents and media to use their influence with renewed...
Interest rate to remain unchanged on 11 percent: SBP
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to retain key policy rate at 11 percent. A monetary policy committee meeting in chair...
5 Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij killed in two separate engagements in KP: ISPR
Rawalpindi: As many as five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the ISPR...
Punjab Assembly session underway to present 2025-2026 budget
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman is presenting the province’s Rs5,335 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Prior to the assembly session,...
High level committee on Petroleum Prices to meet weekly to review situation amid Iran-Israel War
Islamabad: It has been decided by the high level committee set up on the order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on prices of petroleum amid...
Khawaja Asif calling on Muslim states to unite against Israel
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sounded the alarm about the “disastrous consequences” of Western support for Israel, calling on Muslim states to unite against...
PM directs advanced IT trainings for youth employability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to formulate the modern training programs for the youth to ensure their employability and...
Israel accustomed to killing children, as in Gaza: Iranian Foreign Ministry
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that Israel’s attacks on residential areas and nuclear sites were carried out with US support, and...
Iranian people need unity, solidarity against aggression of genocidal Israeli regime: Iran President
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people need unity and solidarity more than ever and must join hands and stand firmly against the...
Punjab to present this financial year Rs 5.3 trillion budget today
LAHORE: The Punjab government will present upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 Rs 5.3 trillion budget today. Punjab Assembly budget session will be held today in the...
Monetary Policy to be announced today
KARACHI : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce Monetary Policy today. The SBP is set to hold the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting...
Pakistan faces Japan in Kuala Lumpur today in Hockey Nations Cup
Kuala Lumpur : Pakistan will play their second match against Japan at Kuala Lumpur today in Hockey Nations Cup, The match will start at 12:00...
Remittances play crucial role in strengthening national economy: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says remittances from overseas Pakistanis have played a crucial role in significantly strengthening the national economy and foreign exchange...
International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) being observed today
Web Desk: Today on June 16th marks the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), a day that recognizes the hard work and sacrifice of the...
Death toll from Iranian strikes in Israel rises to 18, injuring 400
tel Aviv: Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said five people were killed and 92 wounded Monday in Iran’s latest missile strikes on the country,...
Israel warned on Monday of new missile salvo incoming from Iran
ITel Aviv: Israel’s military warned on Monday of a new missile salvo incoming from Iran, as a france based wire service journalists reported loud explosions...
Petrol prices hiked by Rs.4.8 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs4.80 per litre for the next 15 days. In a notification,...
NA Speaker Rejects Omar Ayub’s Proposal to Form Committee on ECP Appointments
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, has dismissed Opposition Leader Omar Ayub’s request to establish a parliamentary committee responsible for the appointment of a...
Iran attacks again on Israel, 4 injured in Haifa
TEHRAN: Iran has once again fired missiles at Israel within just a few hours, in fresh attack four injured in Haifa. According to Iranian media,...
Punjab to Announce People’s-Focused Budget for 2025-26 Tomorrow
LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to unveil its upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, promising a comprehensive plan aimed at inclusive development and...
Pakistan Denies Allegations of Supplying Ballistic Missiles to Iran Amid Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Security officials in Pakistan have dismissed recent claims suggesting that the country has provided Iran with non-nuclear ballistic missiles, describing such reports as unfounded...
Karachi Police Shoot Dead Two Robbers in Encounter
KARACHI: Two suspected bandits were killed in an alleged police encounter and 16 suspected criminals arrested from different areas of the city. On Rashid Minhas...
FM Dar receives telephone call from his Turk Counterpart to exchange views over Israel aggression on Iran
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and exchanged...
Trump Threatens Iran: ” Full Force Response if Attacked”
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that if Iran attacks the US, US armed forces will respond with full strength. As per detail,...
Israel urges citizens to take shelter after detecting new missile launches from Iran
Telaviv: The Israeli army on Sunday called on citizens to take shelter after detecting new missile launches from Iran toward Israel as the two foes...
Maryam announces to provide free higher education to children of registered industrial workers
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that workers are our pride and every facility including education and healthcare will be provided to them....
Govt initiates urgent measures to ensure safety of its citizens including pilgrims in Iran, Iraq: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has apprised that the government has initiated urgent measures to ensure the safety and welfare of...
Father’s day being celebrated globally today
Islamabad: Father’s Day is being observed today across much of the world, a special occasion dedicated to expressing respect and love for fathers and to...
Pakistan extends felicitations to Bulgaria on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Islamabad: Pakistan has extended warmest felicitations to the leadership and people of Bulgaria, on the landmark occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between...
World Wind Day being observed today around globe
Web Desk: Global Wind Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the power of wind energy and its potential to...
China’s Wang Yi slams Israel’s ‘brutal attacks’ on Iran
Bejing: China on Sunday strongly criticised Israel over its recent strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a violation of international law and a dangerous escalation...
Israeli death toll reaches 10, sustains injuries to another 200 after Iranian strikes overnight
Tel Aviv: The death toll in Israel from overnight strikes by Iran has risen to 10, as emergency workers on the ground continue search and...
If Israel aggression stops, our responses will also stop: Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran’s recent military actions against Israel were carried out in self-defence, amid ongoing hostilities between the...
Met Dept predicts rains in Karachi on Monday
Karachi: Meteorological Departmment has predicted rains in Karachi from Monday tomorrow. The maximum temperature is likely to remain 37 degree centigrade today. The met department...
Saudi Crown Prince telephones Iran President to condemn Israel’s attack
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, calling them a violation of international law. In a phone...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being observed today (Sunday). The day aims to highlight the necessity of protecting and supporting older individuals...
Iran fresh attacks on Israel kill 7, injuring more than 140
Tel Aviv/ Tehran: Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its...