Toxic black rain reported in Tehran after attacks on oil sites
TEHRAN: Residents of Iran’s capital witnessed an unusual and alarming phenomenon as dark, oily rain reportedly fell from the sky following heavy bombardment of nearby...
Karachi Universities move to online classes amid rising fuel prices
KARACHI: Several universities in Karachi have decided to shift classes online after a sharp increase in fuel prices, which officials say could create transportation difficulties...
India clinch third T20 World Cup title with dominant win over New Zealand
AHMEDABAD: India secured their third T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World...
PM Shehbaz offers condolences at Zaeem Qadri’s residence
Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the home of senior Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Zaeem Hussain Qadri in Lahore on Sunday to express his...
New Zealand win toss, opt to field in T20 World Cup Final
Ahmedabad: New Zealand have won the toss and decided to field first against India in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The...
SBP to unveil new monetary policy on monday
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to announce its latest monetary policy on Monday, according to official sources. The Monetary Policy Committee...
Political, religious leaders express condolences over the martyrdom of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
KARACHI: Political and religious leaders, along with several consuls general, visited the Iranian Consulate in Karachi to express condolences over the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme...
88 flights from Pakistan cancelled as middle east airspace closures disrupt travel
ISLAMABAD: Flight operations in Pakistan remained disrupted on Sunday as multiple countries continued to restrict their airspace due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle...
Iran will respond more forcefully to increased pressure, President Pezeshkian warns
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Iran’s response will grow stronger if pressure on the country intensifies. In a statement, the president said...
US, Israel strike Iranian oil facilities; massive fires erupt near Tehran
TEHRAN: The United States and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict, targeting fuel...
Trump rules out negotiations with Iran, hints war may end with collapse of its leadership
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not considering negotiations with Iran and suggested the ongoing conflict could conclude only if Tehran’s military structure...
Pakistan Railways raises train fares before Eid following fuel price surge
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced a rise in passenger train fares after a sharp increase in diesel prices, a decision that comes just days before...
Pakistan security forces eliminate 13 militants in KP intelligence-based operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces killed 13 militants during five intelligence-based operations carried out in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement released by...
Gulf States weigh pulling back from US contracts amid Iran War
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar are considering reducing or potentially withdrawing from certain contracts and investment commitments with the...
47, including PTI leaders, sentenced to 10 years in May 9 riots case
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Saturday sentenced 47 individuals, including several leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to 10 years in prison...
Two policemen martyred, 31 injured in IED blast at Wana market
S. WAZIRISTAN: At least two police officials were martyred and 31 others, including security personnel and civilians, were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED)...
KP CM Afridi slams fuel price increase amid Iran-US-Israel tensions
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticised the federal government over rising fuel prices, saying ordinary citizens should not be forced to bear...
Iran halts strikes on neighbours, refuses to surrender to US pressure
TEHRAN: Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, announced on Saturday that the country’s temporary leadership council has decided to halt attacks on neighbouring states, unless...
Security forces eliminates 15 indian backed terrorists in Balochistan
QUETTA: Security forces eliminated 15 militants backed by India during two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public...
CDF Asim meets Saudi defence minister Khalid bin Salman
RIYADH: Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, met with Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, to discuss recent Iranian attacks on the...
India shelters Iranian warship, crew as middle east tensions intensify
March 6, 2026: India has allowed an Iranian naval vessel and its crew to dock and seek refuge as tensions continue to rise in the...
Pakistan urges Taliban to choose between Islamabad, militant groups
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious reservations over a recent report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), stating that much of the information...
Tarar rejects nepotism claims over appointment of Talat Hussain’s son as PTV cricket team captain
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has defended the appointment of Shamyl Hussain, son of senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain, as captain of the Pakistan Television...
Indonesia seeks to mediate in Iran-Israel-US dispute
WEB DESK: Indonesia has put forward a proposal to serve as a mediator in the ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The...
PM Shehbaz visits Naqvi’s residence to assess security conditions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a visit to the home of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to check on his health after he was injured...
UAE air defenses neutralize 6 ballistic missiles,125 Iranian drones
ABU DHABI: Defense authorities in the UAE reported today that their air defense systems intercepted and destroyed six out of seven ballistic missiles launched towards...
PAA denies reports of increased overflight traffic, revenue
KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has dismissed claims circulating in the media about a significant rise in overflight traffic and daily income of approximately...
Iran lauds Saudi Arabia for commitment not to use its territory against Tehran
TEHRAN: Iran has warmly acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s commitment not to utilize Iranian territory in any hostile actions. Ali Reza Enayati, Iran’s ambassador to Riyadh, conveyed...
Qatar warns Gulf energy exports could stop within weeks as Iran conflict escalates
DOHA: Qatar has warned that continued hostilities involving Iran could lead Gulf nations to halt petroleum exports within a matter of weeks, posing serious risks...
Pakistani national says Iranian Guards Corps coerced him into plot targeting Trump
WASHINGTON: A Pakistani man accused of plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump told a U.S. court on Wednesday that he was not acting voluntarily...
US grants temporary approval for stranded Russian oil sale to India
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday temporarily relaxed certain sanctions on Russia, allowing Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea to be sold to India....
Security forces foil major terror attempt in Bannu, multiple IEDs defused
PESHAWAR: Police in Bannu successfully thwarted a major terrorist plan on Friday after defusing several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted in areas falling under the...
IMF urges Pakistan to hikes petrol prices promptly
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to promptly reflect any rise in global petroleum prices in domestic fuel rates and avoid providing...
Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem appointed Director General social welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab
Lahore: The Government of Punjab has appointed Grade-20 PMS officer Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem as Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab. According to an...
PSX falls sharply as oil prices, regional tensions weigh on investors
KARACHI: The benchmark index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced significant volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 161,435.83 a gain of 225.16...
PM Shehbaz orders strict action against fuel hoarding
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to launch a strict crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products amid concerns about fuel supply...
Trump says US not considering ground troops in Iran for now
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said sending American ground troops into Iran is not currently under consideration, calling the idea “a waste of time.” His...
CM Punjab launch ‘Rehmat Card’ scheme across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved the launch of the “Rehmat Card” scheme for widows and orphaned children in the province....
India qualifies for T20 World Cup Final after close 7-run win against England
WEB DESK: In an exciting semi-final clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India edged out England by just 7 runs to secure their...
China achieves breakthrough in High-Speed Satellite-to-Ground laser communication
BEIJING: Chinese scientific institutions have successfully conducted a laser communication test between a high-altitude satellite and ground stations, enabling two-way data transmission at a rate...
Badshah, the Indian singer, encourages Hania Aamir to Tie the Knot
WEB DESK: Famous Bollywood singer Badshah has offered his advice to renowned Pakistani actress Hania Aamir regarding her marriage. During his current visit to London,...
Iran-Israel tensions lead to 708 flight cancellations from Pakistan to Middle East in six days
ISLAMABAD: In the past six days, a total of 708 flights departing from Pakistan to Middle Eastern countries have been canceled due to the ongoing...
Second semi-final of T20 World Cup: India sets 254-run target for England
WEB DESK: In the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India has set a target of 254 runs for England to win....
Gold price drops by Rs.2800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan decreased by Rs.2800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.537,162 According to the All Pakistan Gems and jewellers Association, the price...
Pakistan, Indonesia voice concern over middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have jointly expressed their serious worries regarding the worsening situation in the Middle East. The statement was made during a phone...
Senate approves NAB amendment bill 2026 amid opposition criticism
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Senate gave the green light to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. The bill was introduced in the...
Casualty toll in Iran and Israel-related conflicts: 1,230 killed in Iran, 6 U.S. military personals among the dead in Iranian strikes
WEB DESK: Recent reports reveal that approximately 1,230 people have lost their lives in Iran as a result of attacks by the United States and...
Iran fires new missile barrage at US, Israeli targets, claims drone shootdowns
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has announced that it launched a new wave of attacks on United States and Israeli targets, firing more than 40 missiles and...
Iran warns it could block oil transit through strait of hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a strong warning that it could prevent oil shipments from passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz,...
Pakistan mulls work-from-home, Online classes to save fuel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is exploring the possibility of introducing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as part of a national strategy to conserve fuel, following concerns about...