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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Set for Historic Moon Flyby

WASHINGTON: More than 50 years after the Apollo programme’s last crewed Moon flight, NASA is set…

Govt weighs optional power tariff for industries

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy is considering introducing an optional tariff mechanism aimed at supporting industrial…

PCB announces automatic refund for PSL 11 tickets

ISLAMABAD: The refund process for tickets of the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League will…

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Felicitated at UK Parliament Event

LONDON: Renowned Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shahzaman Khan were formally…

Punjab Schools to Reopen from April 1: Education Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Wednesday announced that all schools across the province…

Pakistan to Launch Hajj Flights from April 18

ISLAMABAD: Hajj flight operations from Pakistan will begin on April 18 and continue until May 21,…

War in Iran Releases Millions of Tonnes of CO₂, Study Finds

ISLAMABAD: A new analysis has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict has triggered a significant surge…

US–China Summit Set for Beijing After Trip Delay

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to visit China in May for a meeting with…

Iran Plans Maritime Security Fees for Hormuz Vessels

TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament is preparing legislation to impose transit tolls on ships passing through the Strait…

Trump Seeks Swift End to Iran Conflict Within 4–6 Weeks

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has directed his aides to prioritize a swift end to the…

U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Potential Ground Operations in Iran Amid Classified Briefings

Washington: Several U.S. lawmakers and defense analysts have voiced strong opposition and concern over potential ground…

PM Shehbaz, MBS Review Iran Conflict Impact on Region

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

Trump: Iran Ready for Deal as New Leadership Emerges

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that a “new leadership” had emerged in Iran,…

Pakistan Emerges Key Player in Iran-US Mediation Efforts, Analysis

HOUSTON: Pakistan is playing a key behind-the-scenes role in facilitating potential negotiations between Iran and the…

Hurriyat Condemns Life Sentence of Asiya Andrabi

ISLAMABAD: A court in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has sentenced senior Hurriyat leader Asiya Andrabi to…

Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks Despite Tehran’s Denial

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has claimed that negotiations with Iran are underway through “the right people,” expressing…

Iran Vows Continued Defence Until Aggression Ends at UN

GENEVA: Iran has said it will continue to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity until what…

Iran Allows Conditional Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN: Iran has announced that “non-hostile” vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategically vital…

Iran-US War: Global Impact & Implications for Pakistan

By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified in recent months…

The Genius of Jinnah: The Man Who Changed the Question on Mar 23, 1940

By: Hasnain Walji, Ph.D. History flatters itself. It prefers to tell us that nations are born…

Project Hail Mary shocks box office with $141m debut

LOS ANGELES: The film Project Hail Mary exceeded expectations with a strong opening weekend, delivering one…

UK PM warns Middle East war could last long

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East…

Russia Warns Against Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites in High-Level Call with Tehran

Mascow: Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, held a crucial phone call with his Iranian…

Oil prices climb as Iran denies US talks amid Gulf tensions

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in early trading on Tuesday amid renewed supply concerns, as Iran denied…