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Govt extends security deployment in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026069

G.BALTISTAN: Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the federal government has decided to prolong the deployment of security forces in Gilgit-Baltistan until June 14, 2026....

Children in Sindh to receive Rs3,000 monthly support from birth to age five

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260204

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a new initiative under the Sindh Social Protection Program to provide a monthly stipend of Rs3,000 to children from...

Attock petroleum offers Rs5 per liter discount on petrol at selected stations

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260477

ISLAMABAD: Attock Petroleum has introduced a Rs5 per liter reduction on petrol at its designated fuel outlets as part of an effort to provide some...

Electric air taxis make debut over New York city, resembling the Jetsons

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260208

NEW YORK: The skies above New York City have welcomed electric air taxis, with inaugural demonstration flights occurring this week. These innovative aircraft operate more...

Police shot, killed SHO in Shikarpur

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260175

SHIKARPUR: Station House Officer (SHO), Ali Hassan Jatoi, died after sustaining gunshot wounds. The fatal incident took place near Phatak No. 2, close to Lakhi...

JUI Chief calls for Justice for Sheikh Idrees, announces nationwide demonstrations

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026097

CHARSADDA: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday demanded immediate justice for the assassination of religious scholar Sheikh Idrees and revealed plans for nationwide protests...

Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260466

WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...

Breakthrough in Maulana Idrees Case as One Suspect Identified

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260114

CHARSADDA: Investigators have made significant progress in the case involving the killing of religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees, with police confirming that one suspect has...

PM Shehbaz praises Trump’s halt on project freedom in Strait of Hormuz

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026047

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump following the decision to temporarily pause “Project Freedom” in the Strait of...

Punjab becomes pioneer province with launch of general Insurance entity

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260102

LAHORE: The government of Punjab, Pakistan has launched a state-backed general insurance initiative, becoming the first provincial administration in the country to establish its own...

Iran reviewing U.S. 14-point plan as diplomatic talks enter critical phase

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026069

TEHRAN: Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that Iran is assessing a 14-point proposal presented by the United States, as bilateral discussions enter what he described as...

Massive hike in Gold price

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260460

KARACHI: The gold prices increased by Rs11,000 per tola to Rs488,962. Gold gained nearly 2% globally, supported by a weaker US dollar. Softer oil prices...

Lt Col Khalid Hussain Embraces Martyrdom in Balochistan IBO

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026080

QUETTA: An officer of the Frontier Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain, was martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, officials confirmed. According to sources, Lt...

Markets ease as Trump signals potential Iran peace agreement, oil prices falls

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026054

WEB DESK: Global oil prices declined for a second straight day on Wednesday as markets reacted to signs of a possible diplomatic breakthrough between the...

Australia awards top foreign cadet title to Pakistan’s Sardar Arsam Abbas

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260109

RAWALPINDI: Australia has awarded Pakistani Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas the title of “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the graduation ceremony held at the...

Trump halts hormuz ship escorts as Iran deal nears breakthrough

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026075

WEB DESK: Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States would temporarily halt its effort to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz,...

Explosion at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province results in 26 deaths, Xi Jinping calls for investigation

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260148

HONG KONG: An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in Hunan province has claimed 26 lives and left 61 people injured, according to official reports,...

US forces ready to restart combat operations against Iran if ordered, says top military official

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026065

WASHINGTON: Washington’s highest military officer announced Tuesday that US forces are prepared to resume combat actions against Iran if given the command, amid escalating tensions...

Sindh’s three heritage locations make UNESCO tentative list

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260188

KARACHI: Three of Sindh’s significant cultural and historical sites have been officially recognized on UNESCO’s tentative list, highlighting their global importance. The sites recognized are...

Punjab launches AI-based ‘Smart Cleaning’ drive ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026073

LAHORE: Punjab has rolled out an AI-powered “Smart Cleaning” campaign across the province ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, aiming to modernise sanitation monitoring and improve waste management...

Sindh govt announces major tax relief for bike taxi riders

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260178

KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has approved major tax relief for bike taxi riders, aiming to support low-income earners and ease financial pressure on those working...

President, PM express grief over killing of Maulana Idrees Tarangzai

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026087

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the killing of prominent religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees Tarangzai...

Shehbaz Sharif directs urgent action on nationwide hepatitis control

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260174

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track the implementation of the government’s Hepatitis Control Program, stressing the need for comprehensive screening in...

Gold price drops by Rs2100 per tola in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260464

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable decline, with the rate per tola dropping by Rs2,100 across the country. According to the All Pakistan...

Port city weather likely to remain below 40C

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260132

KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and dry weather over the next 24 hours, though temperatures are likely to remain below 40°C, according to...

Ex-JUI-F lawmaker Muhammad Idrees gunned down in Charsadda

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260148

CHARSADDA: Prominent religious scholar and former JUI-F lawmaker Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Idrees was shot dead in a targeted attack in Charsadda on Tuesday, according to...

Pakistan backs UAE, condemns escalating drone, missile attacks

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026074

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates, voicing complete solidarity...

Iran-US talks advance as Araghchi credits Pakistan’s ‘Gracious Efforts’

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026071

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ongoing discussions with the United States are moving forward, crediting Pakistan for its constructive and “gracious”...

NAB recovers 80 acres of state land worth Rs6bn from Bahria Town

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026073

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has reported the recovery of 80 acres of state-owned land that had been unlawfully allotted to Bahria Town...

UAE under fire: missiles, drones launched from Iran intercepted

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026070

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has reported that its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran. According...

Eight fatalities in Karachi amid drug overdoses, intense heat

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026066

KARACHI: Karachi has seen at least eight deaths linked to suspected drug overdoses and extreme temperatures, rescue officials reported on Monday. Sources said three deaths...

WhatsApp prepares “Liquid Glass” chat interface redesign

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260194

WEB DESK; WhatsApp is set to undergo a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new “Liquid Glass” design concept aimed at refreshing the...

LHC suspends verdict to award Rs. 5 million Damages to Ali Zafar from Misha Shafi

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260529

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has put a temporary hold on the order requiring Misha Shafi to pay Rs. 5 million in damages to singer...

Saudi Arabia prohibits children under 15 from performing Hajj this year

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026074

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced an immediate restriction on children under the age of 15 from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, including those from...

Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Guidelines

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260122

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” initiative to provide agricultural land on lease to approximately 50,000 farmers at a highly...

Gold price decrease by Rs.3800 per tola

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260452

KARACHI: The price of gold dropped by Rs.3800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.479,962 As per detail, prices of gold decreased in the local market...

Punjab CM announces July deadline for launching 27 new convenience markets

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260131

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has designated July as the target date for the completion of 27 new convenience markets throughout Punjab. She...

Iran says US responds to latest peace proposal amid rising tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260504

WEB DESK: Iran has acknowledged receiving a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, according to state-linked media reports. A spokesperson for...

Iran hit an American warship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz, US military denied Iranian claim

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260478

WEB DESK: US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. In a post on X, Centcom...

Diesel shipment of 80 million litres arrives in Karachi from Kuwait

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026051

KARACHI: Pakistani vessel, Khairpur, has reached Karachi Port carrying around 80 million litres of diesel from Kuwait, offering some reassurance amid worries about fuel supply...

Ishaq Dar, Iran’s Araghchi hold talks on regional peace initiatives

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026053

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the current regional...

Solar light poles stolen from media town Karachi

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026083

KARACHI: Residents of Media Town, a residential area for journalists near Hawkes Bay, have reported the theft of two solar-powered streetlight poles that were installed...

Pakistan assists in repatriation of Iranian ship crew handed over by US

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260474

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the Iranian container vessel MV Touska, who were handed over by the United States...

Gunfire erupts outside Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, no injuries reported

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260474

WEB DESK: Gunfire erupted late Saturday night outside a café in Surrey, close to an eatery owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, raising fresh concerns about...

Zalmi shine bright to capture PSL 11 championship

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 4, 2026

May 3, 2026May 4, 20260517

LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious in the final of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in a dominant performance at...

Absar Alam criticizes Mohsin Naqvi over Islamabad evictions, political storm erupts

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260131

WEB DESK: A political storm has erupted after senior journalist Absar Alam publicly criticized Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over a controversial eviction operation at Islamabad’s...

Jemima Goldsmith engaged to Irish Investor Cameron O’Reilly, wedding expected soon: British Newspaper

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260646

WEB DESK: Jemima Goldsmith has gotten engaged to Irish-born investor Cameron O’Reilly, and the couple is expected to marry soon. According to a British newspaper,...

Pakistan, UK pledge stronger ties to combat organized crime

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026093

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in fight against organized crimes. The consensus has been reached during a meeting...

Rangers seize large cache of illegal weapons in Safoora operation

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026081

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers carried out a targeted operation in the Safoora Chowrangi area, recovering a significant quantity of illegal arms and ammunition, a spokesperson confirmed...

Six-member kidney trafficking gang arrested in Lahore’s Manga Mandi area

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260109

LAHORE: Lahore police have detained a six-person group accused of running an illegal organ trade network during a targeted operation in Manga Mandi. Officials said...

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