Iran conflict forces esports World Cup 2026 move to Paris
PARIS: Organisers of the Esports World Cup have confirmed that the 2026 tournament will take place in Paris rather than Riyadh, citing regional instability linked...
UAE rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz claims, calls them ‘Pipe Dreams’
ABU DHABI: UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash criticized Tehran’s position in a statement posted on X, saying Iran was attempting to create “a new reality”...
Narendra Modi declines questions from Norwegian press during Oslo visit
WEB DESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided responding to questions from the media during his visit to Oslo, where he met Norwegian Prime Minister...
Clashes between Khawarij factions in Kurram result in 18 fatalities
KURRAM: Fierce fighting between two rival Khawarij factions in Central Kurram has claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals, with several others reported missing....
IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s solar energy policy
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced significant reservations regarding Pakistan’s current solar energy policy. Under the new policy, a distinction has been made...
NA felicitates China on 75 years of diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today adopted a resolution conveying warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the completion of 75 years of...
Gold price decrease sharply by Rs6800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices declined on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in line with a downward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty....
Xi calls for Middle East ceasefire during talks with Putin in Beijing
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has renewed his call for an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, saying the region is at a...
Govt declares May 26–28, 2026 as Eid ul Adha holidays
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially notified public holidays for Eid ul Adha 2026, declaring May 26, 27, and 28 (Tuesday to Thursday) as days...
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Iran on key diplomatic mission
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday carrying what sources described as an “important message” amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran-US...
Probe reveals 12 police officials allegedly took bribes from Anmol Pinky network
KARACHI: The investigation into the alleged drug trafficking network linked to Anmol alias Pinky has intensified, with authorities identifying several police officials suspected of receiving...
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf denies links to Anmol Pinky, condemns ‘False Allegations’
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Wednesday denied allegations linking him to Anmol alias Pinky, saying his name was unnecessarily dragged into the...
China to buy 200 boeing jets, push for extension of U.S. trade truce
BEIJING: China announced on Wednesday that it plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and push for an extension of its trade truce with the United...
Pakistan bans late-night SIM card sales
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a directive to all Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to halt the sale of SIM cards nationwide during...
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq continues with full determination against taliban-backed terrorists: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Tuesday that Operation Ghazab lil-Haq is ongoing with unwavering commitment, aimed at safeguarding innocent civilians’ lives and property...
Sindh govt suspends SSP Ali Hassan over mishandling of Anmol Pinky’s arrest
KARACHI: In a significant development related to the high-profile case of alleged “drug queen” Anmol Pinky, the Sindh government has suspended Senior Superintendent of Police...
Consumer Warning: Suzuki Fronx scores one star for safety after component failure discovered in testing
WEB DESK: Independent safety assessment by ANCAP has resulted in the Suzuki Fronx receiving a near-critically low one-star safety rating, following subpar results in key...
Security forces eliminates 22 terrorists during operation in North Waziristan
N.WAZIRISTAN: The Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR) has stated, Security forces killed 22 terrorists and weapons, ammunition also recovered from India backed militants. According to...
Iran military threatens to ‘Open New Fronts’ against US if attacks resume
TEHRAN: Iran’s military issued a warning on Tuesday, stating it would “begin new fronts” against the United States if hostilities resume, following remarks by President...
Pakistan’s FY 2026-27 budget expected to be announced on June 5
ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for Pakistan’s upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 is expected to be unveiled on June 5, 2026, government sources revealed on Tuesday. Preparations...
Prime Minister to lead NAP apex committee session in Quetta today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Quetta for a full-day visit. On his arrival, he was received by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan...
National Assembly session disrupted due to quorum shortage
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing issue of insufficient quorum compelled Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah to suspend the National Assembly session until Wednesday. The proceedings started...
Indian Supreme Court approves euthanasia of stray dogs
WEB DESK: The Indian Supreme Court has authorised the killing of stray dogs. According to Indian media reports, a hearing was held in the Supreme...
Trump delays Iran strike following Gulf Leaders’ request
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has temporarily halted plans for a military strike against Iran, following a request from Gulf...
Court sentences Sana Yousaf’s killer to death; fines Imposed on Umar Hayat
ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad on Tuesday, a court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of TikToker and medical student Sana Yousaf. Additionally, Hayat was...
CDF calls for enhanced governance to achieve peace in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, emphasized that lasting peace and sustainable development in...
Anmol “Pinky” case uncovers powerful names in drug circle: IG Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho has revealed that several prominent and influential individuals have surfaced in connection with drug use cases....
Opposition demands access to Imran Khan, raises health, legal concerns
ISLAMABAD: Following a consultative meeting with PTI leaders and legal advisors, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai addressed the...
KP declares summer break for schools in plain districts amid rising temperatures
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially declared summer vacations for schools in the province’s plain areas as temperatures continue to soar. An official notice...
Punjab govt launches initiative to modernize 2,000 villages, says CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the provincial government is actively working to upgrade 2,000 villages through the Model Village Programme, providing...
KP governor, CM unite in criticism of federal govt over provincial rights
PESHAWAR: In an uncommon display of consensus, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi jointly criticized the federal government on Monday...
Sindh approves purchase of 500 electric buses as part of transport expansion
KARACHI: The Sindh government has given the green light for the acquisition of 500 new electric buses through a public-private partnership, aimed at enhancing the...
Two police officers killed in separate attacks on polio teams in Bajaur, KP
PESHAWAR: At least two police officers lost their lives in separate attacks on polio vaccination teams in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. According...
Nepali mountaineer sets new record by climbing mount everest for 32nd time
WEB DESK: Nepali Sherpa climber Kami Rita has broken a new record by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd time, making him the most frequent...
Power division provides fresh update on June electricity bills amid price stabilization
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) announced on May 18, 2026, that strategic government measures, sound policy decisions, and efficient load management have successfully...
Umar Hayat denies confessing in court during Sana Yousaf murder case
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the high-profile Sana Yousaf murder trial, the primary suspect, Umar Hayat, has officially denied making any confession, asserting his...
PM highlights hydropower projects as a key development focus
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the government’s top development priorities include hydropower initiatives. During a meeting in Islamabad today, he stated that...
Pakistan builds oil reserves amid middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified measures to safeguard its fuel supply system in response to rising instability in the Middle East, with authorities securing petroleum reserves...
PSX extends losses as oil surge, IMF concerns weigh on investors
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market remained under heavy selling pressure on Monday as rising global oil prices, inflation fears, and concerns linked to the country’s IMF...
Gold price hikes in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increase on Monday, in line with an upward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. According...
Tribal elder among three killed in Wana IED explosion
WANA: At least three people, including prominent tribal leader Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed and four others injured in a roadside blast in South Waziristan’s...
Oil hits two-week peak as Iran conflict fuels supply fears
WEB DESK: Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly two weeks as hopes for a breakthrough in the Iran conflict...
Saad Edhi detained by Israeli Forces during Gaza aid voyage
WEB DESK: Saad Edhi, son of prominent humanitarian Faisal Edhi, was reportedly detained by Israeli forces while taking part in an international aid mission bound...
Iran responds to latest US peace offer amid ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Monday that it had replied to Washington’s latest peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while talks between the two...
Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Pakistan; Eid-ul-Adha will celebrate on May 27
ISLAMABAD: Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the Chairman of the Central Moon Sighting Committee, has officially confirmed the sighting of the new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah...
Saudi Arabia officially announced Dhul-Hijah Moon
RIYADH: The lunar crescent for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Based on reports from Gulf media outlets, the initial...
Section 144 enforced in Balochistan with face covering ban in public
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has declared the enforcement of Section 144 across the entire province for a duration of one month, implementing various restrictions to...
Two women killed, three injured in vehicle accident in Upper Dir
UPPER DIR: A tragic accident in Upper Dir resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to three others when a Datsun four-wheel drive...
Centcom Commander praises Pakistan for Its role in counterterrorism Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has commended Pakistan for its ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, calling Islamabad a “vital partner” in the regional...
Over 10,000 new companies registered in Pakistan; foreign investment surges by 218%
ISLAMABAD: More than 10,000 new companies have been registered in Pakistan from February to April this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)...