Govt rolls out new licensing rules for solar users across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s Power Division has introduced new regulations requiring all solar energy users to obtain a formal license from the...
Iran executes man convicted of ties to Mossad
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Wednesday that it had executed a man convicted of having connections to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amid escalating tensions with Israel...
PM Shehbaz thanks U.S. President for ceasefire extension
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for kindly agreeing to prolong the ceasefire, facilitating ongoing diplomatic...
Punjab expands ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ program with loans for 12,000 poor families
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of its flagship housing scheme, ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ (Own Roof, Own Home), by offering interest-free loans...
Tragic Incident in Landhi: 7-Year-old boy killed by Truck; driver in custody
KARACHI: The alarming frequency of traffic-related fatalities in the city continues to raise public concern, with many criticizing the Sindh government for its perceived lack...
Karachi launches crackdown on unregistered vehicles
KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, announced a robust crackdown on motorists operating without proper number plates, stating that offenders...
Limited shipping movement through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade
WEB DESK: The flow of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained largely restricted on Tuesday, with only three vessels reported to have...
Second round of talks with Iran expected on Friday: US President Trump
WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump has conveyed hope that negotiations with Iran could resume with a second round scheduled for this Friday, with...
Pakistan plans to remove duties on used car imports under new policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is moving towards gradually removing tariffs on used vehicle imports as part of a comprehensive auto policy set to take effects...
Chief Justice calls key meeting to discuss Judge transfers across courts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice, Yahya Afridi, has convened an important session of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan to deliberate on potential transfers of judges between...
Pakistan’s first step toward human spaceflight: two astronauts chosen for China training program
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, Pakistan has advanced into the realm of human space exploration with the selection of two astronaut candidates for specialized training...
Iran declines negotiations over hormuz blockade, seizes two vessels amid maritime tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, indicated that Tehran has received signals suggesting Washington might be open to ending the ongoing blockade...
Attock refinery halts key unit as Islamabad roadblocks disrupt oil supply chain
ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has suspended operations of its main crude processing facility after road closures in the federal capital disrupted the movement of...
Maryam Nawaz flags crime surge, questions Safe City effectiveness
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the increasing crime rate in the province, calling the situation “regrettable” despite the presence of...
Iran tensions push oil near $100 as global stocks slide
ISLAMABAD: Global financial markets turned cautious on Tuesday as oil prices surged nearly 5 percent, pushing Brent Crude close to the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating...
Iran envoy, PM Shehbaz discuss regional tensions and push for dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday to review the evolving situation...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, awaits ‘unified proposal’
WASHIINGTON: US president Donald Trump says giving Tehran time to negotiate; US blockade of Iran’s ports will continue President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire...
Gold price decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan driped, tracking a downward trend in the international bullion market amid shifting geopolitical developments. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...
Iran calls on UN to denounce US seizure of cargo vessel
TEHRAN: Iran has urged the United Nations to formally condemn the United States after its navy seized an Iranian cargo ship, describing the move as...
Iran warns US, Israel of ‘swift and harsher retaliation’ if attacked
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has issued a fresh warning to the United States and Israel, stating that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic would...
Nawaz Sharif highlights PML-N’s record of development, service in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: During a meeting of the PML-N Parliamentary Board for Gilgit-Baltistan, former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the Pakistan Muslim League-N...
Iran’s participation in peace negotiations remains unconfirmed, says Information Minister
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan has yet to receive an official confirmation from Iran regarding their participation in the upcoming peace talks...
Azerbaijan ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, which relies heavily on gas for its energy needs, remains vulnerable to declining domestic production and swings in global LNG prices amid the supply disruptions...
Pakistan calls on US and Iran to extend ceasefire, pursue diplomatic solutions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged the United States and Iran to consider prolonging the ceasefire and to prioritize dialogue and...
Karachi Police detain gang responsible for Korangi-Shah Faisal bridge robbery
KARACHI: Karachi police have made a major breakthrough by apprehending a criminal gang responsible for looting civilians through a fake checkpost set up on the...
State Bank lifts 8-year ban on crypto banking
KARACHI: Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, announced that the State Bank has lifted the ban on crypto banking, which had...
JUI chief calls for PTI founder’s release, slams policies on CPEC, election and madrassas
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman the Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl has called for the release of Imran Khan, urging that he be allowed to play his...
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars edge out Quetta Gladiators by 9 runs in a close contest
LAHORE: In an exciting encounter in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars narrowly defeated Quetta Gladiators by 9 runs, securing important points in the...
ECP halts by-election for Senate seat from KP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) barred the authorities from holding by-election for a Senate seat from KP, which were scheduled to be held...
Ex-Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori’s mother passes away
KARACHI: The mother of Ex-Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori breathed her last in Karachi today after a prolonged illness. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt...
Khatam al-Ambiya Commander: Iran prepared to respond firmly to any hostile acts
TEHRAN: General Abdulali, the head of the Iranian military’s joint Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, has declared that Iran is ready to deliver an immediate and firm...
Iran denies sending delegation to Islamabad as tensions undermine prospects for talks
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed reports of diplomatic engagement in Pakistan, with state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) confirming that no Iranian delegation has...
SBP receives $1bn second tranche from Saudi Arabia
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance Saudi Arabia as part of a financial support package from...
Fate of Iran-US peace talks hangs in balance as ceasefire deadline nears
WASHINGTON: The future of potential peace negotiations between Iran and the United States remains uncertain as a two-week ceasefire approaches its expiration, with tensions still...
Pakistan Navy conducts successful test of indigenously developed Taimoor cruise missile
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a live firing of the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s...
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights as restriction nears one-year mark
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s restriction on Indian aircraft using its airspace is approaching its first anniversary, with authorities extending the ban for another month through a new...
China backs Pakistan’s role in promoting US–Iran dialogue amid rising tensions
ISLAMABAD: China has voiced strong support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to help advance peace talks between the United States and Iran, as the ceasefire deadline...
Gold price drops by Rs.1000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold per tola fell by Rs1,000 to settle at Rs500,162, compared to Rs501,162 in the previous trading session. According to rates...
Trump warns Iran of ‘unprecedented consequences’, insists talks are inevitable
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence that Iran will eventually come to the negotiating table, warning that failure to do so would...
Study warns of risks from excessive screen time in young kids
WEB DESK: A recent report raises alarms over the growing trend of screen exposure among young children, suggesting it could impact their health and developmental...
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh expecting their second child
WEB DESK: The beloved Bollywood couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, announced they are expecting their second baby, a news that has quickly become a...
Global oil prices surge by 7 percent
WEB DESK: Worldwide, crude oil prices have risen sharply amid concerns over tensions between the United States and Iran. The increase comes after reports of...
KP Assembly passes Anti-Begging law with imprisonment provisions
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has recently introduced a comprehensive bill aimed at cracking down on begging, proposing strict penalties for those engaged in...
Tragic honour killing in Larkana: Mother, Daughter brutally murdered
LARKANA: Police reports indicate that a mother and her teenage daughter were allegedly victims of an ‘honour’ killing in Larkana. According to authorities, the tragic...
President Zardari okays restructuring plan for AFIO Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari on Monday approved a summary to revise the Table of Organization and Equipment (TO&E) of the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology...
Court approves bail for PTI activist Falak Javed in fake video case
LAHORE: A court in Lahore on Monday granted bail to Falak Javed in a case related to the alleged circulation of a fake video involving...
Asim Munir spearheads Pakistan’s push to revive US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Asim Munir has taken a leading role in Pakistan’s latest diplomatic efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran, as Islamabad intensifies...
Two militants, including key ringleader, killed in Bannu operation: ISPR
BANNU: Security forces killed two militants, including a highly wanted ringleader of Fitna al-Khawarij, during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu, according to the Inter-Services Public...
Attacker killed after firing incident at Engineer Mirza’s academy in Jhelum
RAWALPINDI: A gunman who opened fire near the Quran and Sunnah Academy of prominent religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in Jhelum was shot According...
Punjab rolls out large-scale shrimp farming initiative to transform barren land
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched an ambitious project aimed at converting unused and barren land into productive economic zones through modern shrimp farming. Work...