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...
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.63 per unit across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday increased electricity prices by Rs1.63 per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly...
Pakistan’s diesel, petrol supplies cover 28 days demand: FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the Senate Committee on Finance that Pakistan currently has sufficient diesel and petrol reserves to last for 28 days....
Woman detained for acid attack on man following rejection of marriage proposal in Lahore
LAHORE: Authorities in Kahna Town, Lahore, have apprehended a woman suspected of attacking a man with acid after he declined her marriage proposal. According to...
CDF Asim Munir insists lasting peace in Afghanistan depends on Taliban’s renunciation of terrorist support
S.WAZIRISTAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) & Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), visited Wana in South...
US submarine attacks Iranian Warship near Sri Lanka, 80 sailors killed
WEB DESK: The United States submarine launched an attack on an Iranian warship close to Sri Lanka, In the footage provided by the US Department...
Pakistan faces severe water scarcity as per capita availability drops below 1,000 cubic meters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially entered the water scarcity phase, with per capita water availability falling below the critical threshold of 1,000 cubic meters, signaling a...
Drone strike near US consulate in Dubai triggers fire, no Injuries reported
DUBAI: A suspected Iranian drone struck a parking area near the US Consulate in Dubai, sparking a fire and sending plumes of black smoke into...
NATO intercepts Iranian missile targeting Turkey, first direct involvement in regional tensions
ISTANBUL: NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean successfully destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Iran as it approached Turkish airspace, after...
PM Shehbaz holds closed-door meeting with Lawmakers on regional security
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over a high-level meeting of parliamentary leaders in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly changing regional security environment....
Almost 50 Afghan Taliban terrorists posts destroys in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has launched a large-scale cross-border security campaign titled Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, striking dozens of suspected militant positions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, security...
Saudi Cabinet reviews security situation, affirms right to counter Iranian aggression
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday underscored the Kingdom’s right to respond decisively to what it described as Iranian aggression following recent “cowardly attacks,” Arab...
Trump threatens trade embargo on Spain over Iran base dispute
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States could sever all trade ties with Spain after Madrid refused to allow American forces to...
US–Israel offensive on Iran enters fifth day as regional tensions escalate
TEHRAN: A large-scale military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day, significantly intensifying tensions across the...
China condemns US–Israel strikes on Iran, calls for halt to military operations
BEIJING: China has urged an immediate end to military operations involving Iran, cautioning that the conflict risks expanding beyond its current scope and destabilizing the...
AI-Driven Warfare: over 900 strikes in Just 12 hrs sparks debate on changing rules of War
WEB DESK: In 2024, the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems in military operations has marked a new chapter in modern warfare, with reports...
Tragic road accident claims one Life in Karachi
KARACHI: A fatal accident occurred in the Korangi district of Karachi, resulting in the death of one individual, local TV channels citing Rescue sources reported...
Aleem Dar resigns from Pakistan Cricket Selection Panel amid disagreements over team selections
KARACHI: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, veteran umpire and former ICC Elite Panel member Aleem Dar...
Significant drop of Rs13,900 in gold price per tola
KARACHI: After a sharp increase of thousands of rupees yesterday, gold prices saw a substantial decline today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry...
Pakistan,Turkey reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic discussion with Turkish President Tayyeb Erdogan this evening, emphasizing the need to work together for regional...
Imran Khan, Bushra bibi granted bail in toshakhana fake receipt case; PTI leader also gets bail in five other cases
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court has approved bail for PTI leader Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipt case. The court...
Medical team from PIMS. Shifa trust examines Imran Khan’s wounded eye in Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: A group of doctors from PIMS and Shifa Trust Eye Hospital visited Adiala Jail to assess the condition of former PTI leader Imran Khan’s...
Iran-Israel Conflict: Indian actress stuck at Dubai airport, seeks help from govt
WEB DESK: Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Indian actress Sonal Chohan has become stranded at Dubai International Airport. Following missile attacks by Iran on Dubai,...
UAE firmly opposes use of its airspace for attacks on Iran
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has firmly stated that it will prevent its airspace from being exploited for any military strikes against Iran. During...
US-Israel aggression against Iran: A turning point for the Middle East
WEB DESK: The recent joint military escalation by the United States and Israel against Iran marks a critical juncture in regional and global geopolitics. This...
Iran War death toll rises to 787 on fourth day
TEHRAN: The Iranian Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday the US-Israeli operation has killed at least 787 people. The society provided no information regarding the...
Pakistan’s CERT sounds high alert over escalating cyberattack threats
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s national cyber response authority has issued a high-alert advisory, warning of heightened risks of digital attacks amid ongoing regional tensions. The National...
Security forces killed 67 Afgan taliban in Balochistan,KP
QUETTA: At least 67 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed on Tuesday after Pakistani security forces thwarted coordinated cross-border assaults in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According...
Massive gridlock on I.I. Chundrigar road after key Karachi routes sealed for security
KARACHI: Severe gridlock gripped central Karachi on Tuesday after authorities sealed off major routes around the city’s business district for security reasons, triggering long tailbacks...
Global oil & gas shipping costs soar as Iran threatens to shut strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: Global energy shipping markets were thrown into turmoil after Iran threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, sending tanker rates and fuel...
Iran committed to not obtained nuclear weapons: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar told Pakistan’s Senate that Iran has committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons, even as the United States pushes for the full dismantling...
Extremist Modi faces strong criticism over Pro-Israel policy amid allegations of muslim genocide and “Hindu-Jewish nexus
WEB DESK: India’s backing of Israel has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the government’s position risks escalating tensions in an already...
Iran claims attack on U.S. naval fleet, U.S. denies
WASHINGTON: U.S. officials have stated that the vessel is completely safe and continues its operational activities as normal. Following recent airstrikes, Iran has claimed that...
Karachi unrest: civil hospital receives nine bodies, 36 Injured after US consulate protest turns deadly
KARACHI: At least nine bodies were brought to Civil Hospital following violent clashes during a protest outside the United States Consulate, hospital officials confirmed on...
PM Shehbaz Sharif put off Russia visit amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his upcoming trip to Russia due to the fast-changing and sensitive situation unfolding across the Middle East and...
Iran officially confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khumenie’s death
TEHRAN: Iranian state television and the official news agency confirmed on Sunday that Ali Khamenei has died at the age of 86. Authorities did not...
PM Shehbaz contacts Saudi, UAE leaders amid Gulf tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to support peace efforts as tensions rise in the Gulf following Israeli and U.S. strikes on...
IRGC claims attacks on 14 U.S. bases; CENTCOM rejects casualty figures
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched coordinated strikes against 14 American military sites across the region in response to recent...
Israel claim Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei killed in strikes; Iran denies claim
WEB DESK: Israeli officials have suggested that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, may have been killed during coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Pakistan miss semi-final spot despite five-run win over Sri Lanka
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came to a heartbreaking end as they failed to secure a place in the...
Pakistani national killed in Iranian missile strike on UAE, officials confirm
DUBAI: The Pakistani Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has urged its citizens to remain alert following escalating tensions in the region. In a post...
Gold price surge by Rs1000 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp increase on Saturday, February 28, 2026, following gains in the international bullion market after the United States...
Taliban calls for talks after suffering heavy losses in border clashes with Pakistan
KABUL: The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have expressed willingness to pursue negotiations with Pakistan after intense cross-border clashes resulted in significant casualties. Speaking at a...
US, Israel launch joint offensive on Iran as Trump announces major combat operations
WASHINGTON: The United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes against Iran on Saturday, marking what President Donald Trump described as the beginning of...
Pakistan claims control of 32 Sq Km area along Afghan border
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have reportedly assumed control of a 32-square-kilometer area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border amid escalating tensions between the two sides. The development...
Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes after reported US–Israel operation
TEHRAN: A major military escalation unfolded on Saturday after Israeli officials confirmed that Israel, alongside the United States, carried out extensive strikes against Iran. In...
Afghan Taliban face backlash on social media as false propaganda exposed
WEB DESK: The Afghan Taliban are facing scrutiny online after claims surfaced alleging the downing of a Pakistani military aircraft amid recent cross-border tensions. Officials...
274 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in operation Ghazab lil-Haq, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhary, stated on Friday that 274 personnel affiliated with the Afghan Taliban...
New Zealand take on England in must-win T20 World Cup encounter
COLOMBO: New Zealand national cricket team face a high-stakes battle against England cricket team today in a decisive T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, with...
World powers urge calm after Pakistan claims gains in operation Ghazab lil-Haq
ISLAMABAD: Major international players have called for de-escalation after Pakistan reported significant progress in its ongoing military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to...