Petroleum ministry moves to halt new gas connections
LAHORE: The Ministry of Petroleum has decided to suspend issuance of new gas connections across the country, according to official sources. The proposed ban would...
US military to present Iran strike options to Trump, Axios reports
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to receive a classified briefing on Thursday outlining possible military options against Iran, according to a report by Axios....
PM says affordable housing remains key government priority
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that providing low-cost housing is a central focus of the government’s agenda. The statement came during a meeting...
Police deployed amid protest concerns at Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam University
ISLAMABAD: Tensions flared at Quaid-i-Azam University on Thursday, prompting authorities to call in police amid fears of student demonstrations. The situation developed after students from...
Likely Eidul Azha 2026 dates in Pakistan announced
ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has shared expected dates for Eidul Azha in 2026. Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti stated that the moon of Zilhaj...
New Israeli maps expand restricted military zones across Gaza
JERUSALEM: Recently issued Israeli maps have revealed a significant expansion of restricted military areas in Gaza Strip, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians within zones where...
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’s Comedian Star Munawar Zarif being remembered on his 50th death anniversary
WEB DESK: The 50th death anniversary of famous Pakistani comedian and film actor Munawar Zarif is being observed today. Munawar Zarif appeared in over 321...