War would backfire if US resumes conflict, warns Mohsen Rezaei
TEHRAN: Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has cautioned that any renewed conflict initiated by the United States would have severe consequences for its forces. Speaking about...
Universities asked to provide volunteers for PM’s petrol relief initiative
ISLAMABAD: Higher education institutions have been requested to nominate students to support the rollout of the Prime Minister’s Petrol Relief Project, helping citizens and petrol...
Pakistan to push dialogue, maintain US-Iran contacts: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace through dialogue, maintaining active diplomatic engagement with key global and regional partners, including the United States...
Oil prices hikes as US-Iran war deadlock keeps supply off market
WEB DESK: Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday as markets grew increasingly concerned that crude supplies from the Middle East will stay restricted due...
PSL 11: Hyderabad eliminates Multan Sultan, advances to final
LAHORE: In the first eliminator of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Multan Sultan set a target of 160 runs for Hyderabad Kings to win. The...
Deepak Perwani robbed thrice in 3 months, warns of rising Karachi crime
KARACHI: Renowned designer Deepak Perwani has raised concerns over the surge in crime across Karachi after revealing he has been targeted three times in the...
NEPRA eliminates licensing fee for solar consumers up to 25kw
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced on Tuesday that it has eliminated the requirement for a license and the Rs1,000 per kW...
WSJ reports Trump plans extended blockade of Iran
WASHINGTON: According to the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. security officials to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iran’s ports,...
NAB chief announces abolition of file system in new real estate reforms
KARACHI: Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed, Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, revealed that within two months, new reforms will overhaul Pakistan’s real estate regulatory...
Punjab CM orders restoration of Minar-e-Pakistan digital Museum
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab maryam Nawaz Sharif instructed the Parks and Horticulture Authority to undertake restoration work on the digital history Museum at Minar-e-Pakistan. Punjab...
Acting President okays transfers of 3 IHC Judges
ISLAMABAD: Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani has given the go-ahead for the reassignment of three judges from the Islamabad High Court. The Ministry of Law...
Attaullah Tarar extends support to unemployed MBA graduate from Sindh
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Azhar Memon, a highly educated young man from Sindh who is currently...
Interpol issues red notices for Malik Riaz and his Son
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt General (Retired) Nazir Ahmed, announced on Wednesday that Interpol has issued Red Notices against property...
Pakistan actively engaged in diplomatic efforts for US-Iran peace: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan is actively working through diplomatic channels to foster peace between the United States and Iran. He made...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to unveil “Apna Ghar” housing loan scheme
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to introduce a new housing finance initiative under the “Apna Ghar Program” on Wednesday. According to official details,...
PSL Qualifier: Islamabad United wins toss, elects to field against Peshawar Zalmi
KARACHI: In the PSL Season 11 qualifier, Islamabad United won the toss against Peshawar Zalmi and chose to bowl first. During the match held in...
TTAP denounces IHC Judges’ transfer, labels it an assault on Judicial Autonomy
ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has vehemently criticized the recent reassignment of judges from the Islamabad High Court, asserting that it poses a significant...
Pakistan raises concerns over Strait of Hormuz closure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced its worries regarding the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. These concerns were articulated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the...
UAE Withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant blow to the longstanding oil cartel. The decision by the...
Pak Army successfully tests indigenous Fateh-II missile system
WEB DESK: The Army Rocket Force Command successfully carried out a training launch of the domestically developed Fateh-II Missile System, which features cutting-edge avionics and...
Canton fair robotics exhibit gains attention after assisting woman to walk
HANGZHOU: A woman from Argentina with a mobility impairment captured widespread attention at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou after a video showed her standing with...
Fort Abbas’s Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif named in cryptocurrency fraud case
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has filed a case against two brothers, Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif, over their alleged involvement in...
Pakistan Army targets Afghan positions in Chaman after border clashes
CHAMAN: The Pakistan Army carried out retaliatory strikes in the Chaman sector on Tuesday, destroying multiple Afghan Talban positions in response to cross-border firing. Officials...
Gold, Silver prices drop in Pakistan amid global market shifts
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a significant decline on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, reflecting downward trends in the international bullion market influenced by ongoing...
Punjab Assembly Approves Bill Prohibiting Marriage Under 18
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed new legislation aimed at eliminating child marriage, setting 18 as the minimum legal age for both men and women...
Heatwave warning issued for Sindh as temperatures rise
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of an upcoming spell of extreme heat across Sindh, with several regions expected to experience heatwave-like conditions in...
Veteran Indian Actor Bharat Kapoor passes away at 80
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian film actor Bharat Kapoor has passed away at the age of 80. Fellow actor Avtar Gill confirmed his death, stating that Kapoor...
Iran says US can no longer ‘Impose’ policies on other nations
TEHRAN: Iran declared on Tuesday that the United States no longer holds the power to enforce its policies on other nations, as Washington reviews a...
Traffic plan announced for PSL 11 playoff in Karachi
KARACHI: Authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic management plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 playoff match between Peshawar Zalmi and...
Death toll climbs to 14 after train collision near Jakarta
JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia have confirmed that at least 14 people were killed and 84 others injured following a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue teams...
PIMS administers fourth eye treatment dose to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has received his fourth intravitreal eye injection at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where doctors reported signs of improvement in his...
Naqvi confirms PM approval for crowds at PSL playoff matches
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved fan attendance for all remaining playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, according to PCB Chairman...
Mali: Defense Minister killed in rebel attack, ongoing clashes between Army, Rebels
MALI: A West African nation, the country’s Defense Minister lost his life in a rebel assault, and clashes between government forces and insurgents continue near...
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars out of playoffs, Hyderabad Kings qualify
KARACHI: In PSL 11, Hyderabad Kings secured a place in the playoffs after a 108-run victory over Islamabad United. The match, played at the National...
FWO resumes Karachi red line BRT, aims to complete in 90 days
KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has recommenced construction activities on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project’s Lot 2 along University Road, Karachi’s...
PM Shehbaz express condolence over demise of Speaker’s sister
LAHORE: Shehbaz Sharif visited the Speaker House in Lahore today to offer his condolences to Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on the demise...
Pahalgam Incident: Allegations surface after claimed leak of Intelligence document
RAWALPINDI: Allegations regarding the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in what is being described as a “false flag operation” in Pahalgam have emerged following...
Salary recoveries begin after hundreds of govt employees’ spouses found receiving BISP payments
WEB DESK: Authorities have uncovered that over 600 spouses of government employees were receiving payments under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The beneficiaries reportedly...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express concern over Trump event attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top leadership has voiced concern over the security incident at a press dinner in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump, where gunfire...
Trump says Iran talks could take place in Islamabad on tuesday
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated openness to holding talks with Iran, suggesting a possible meeting in Pakistan on Tuesday if Tehran chooses to...
Araghchi to revisit Pakistan as regional talks continue
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing a visit to Oman, according to Iranian state media. The Islamic...
Trump halts envoys’ Pakistan trip, casting doubt on Iran peace push
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, dampening expectations of progress in efforts to ease tensions...
Zardari arrives in China to boost trade ties, advance CPEC
BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has begun an official visit to China, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor....
Trump safe after shooting scare at correspondents’ Dinner; suspect detained
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after an...
Pakistan successfully launches EO-3 electro-optical satellite into space
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully launched its electro-optical satellite, EO-3, into space, marking a significant step forward in the country’s technological capabilities. According to the Inter-Services...
Turkey may take part in Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing following US-Iran pact
ANKARA: Turkey has indicated it may join international efforts to remove naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal between the United...
Security forces thwart militant attack in Dhadar, several killed
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan’s Dhadar area thwarted a militant attack late Saturday, killing several attackers during a swift response operation, officials said. According to...
Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian FM Araghchi in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday during a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening Pakistan–Iran relations....
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, leaving four killed
WEB DESK: At least four people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted separate locations, according to the country’s health ministry, despite a...
Zardari scheduled for official China trip from April 25–May 1
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to China from April 25 to May 1 at the invitation of the Chinese government....