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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi slams govt over petroleum price mismanagement
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday strongly criticised the government’s handling of petroleum…
Iran claims drone strike on Israel-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s state media reported on Saturday that the country carried out a drone strike on…
Naeem, Emon Shine as Qalandars Outclass Sultans in Rain-Affected PSL Match
LAHORE: Multan Sultans chase faltered despite a spirited fightback, as Lahore Qalandars maintained control of the…
US and Iran Search for Missing Fighter Jet Crew Member
TEHRAN: Iranian forces continued their search on Saturday for a missing United States pilot following the…
Khawaja Asif Warns of Consequences if India Conducts ‘False-Flag’ Operation
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday accused India of planning a “false-flag operation” aimed at…
Iran Never Refused Islamabad Talks, Says FM Abbas Araghchi, Rejects US Media Claims
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed claims by US media, stating that Tehran has…
Noor Mukadam Case: Supreme Court to Hear Zahir Jaffer’s Review Plea
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will next week hear the review appeal of Zahir Jaffer,…
Pakistan’s True Challenge; Building Institutional Unity for Stability and Growth
By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Pakistan’s main challenge is not merely weak leadership or flawed policies; rather,…
The Narrow Window Before Escalation
By: Sada Cumber There are moments in regional conflict when escalation is not incremental, but structural.…
PSL Upholds Fakhar Zaman’s Two-Match Suspension
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Technical Committee has rejected Fakhar Zaman’s appeal, upholding the two-match…
Rising tensions with Iran: Donald Trump puts NATO under strain
BRUSSELS: The NATO alliance has faced existential challenges in recent years, from the war in Ukraine…
“Fuel price hike sparks outrage”: Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman calls for nationwide protests
KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, on Friday strongly condemned the sharp increase…
Punjab, Sindh unveil relief steps after sharp fuel price surge
LAHORE: In response to the unprecedented surge in petroleum prices, the governments of Sindh and Punjab…
Trump Warns Iran Bridges and Power Plants Could Be Targeted Next in Escalation
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants, posting on Truth…
Karachi Breaks 41-Year Rain Record with Torrential Downpour
KARACHI: Karachi experienced a record-breaking rain spell, shattering a 41-year-old rainfall record in the port city.…
Five Killed, Including Woman and Child, in Bannu Suicide Attack: Security Sources
BANNU: At least five people, including three women and a child, were killed, and four others…
Suicide attack at Domel police station in Bannu kills 5, injures 13
BANNU: A powerful suicide bombing at Domel police station in Bannu has left five civilians dead…
US Army leadership shake-up: chief of staff dismissed by Hegseth
WASHINGTON: US Army Chief of Staff Randy George was dismissed on Thursday by Defence Secretary Pete…
Govt plans targeted petrol subsidy for bikers through digital app system
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is fast-tracking a plan to provide subsidised petrol to motorcyclists following…
UAE Dismisses Residency Claims, Reaffirms Protection for Iranians
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has dismissed recent media reports about the residency status of…
PSL 11: Match-Winning Century by Farhan Lifts Sultans
LAHORE: A scintillating century from Sahibzada Farhan powered Multan Sultans to a remarkable victory over Hyderabad…
FO Says Pakistan Working Closely with US to Promote Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed that it remains in close coordination with the United States while intensifying…
Islamabad Schools Shift to Four-Day School Week
ISLAMABAD: The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) on Thursday announced that all private schools in…
FBR Turns Spotlight on Social Media Earnings
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a significant move to bring earnings from…