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India faces widespread power cuts as heatwave drives record electricity demand

NEW DELHI: Parts of India are facing power outages as extreme heat has pushed electricity demand…

CDF Asim Munir departs for official Iran visit: security sources

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed…

Saeed Sheikh Conferred Sitara-e-Khidmat for Humanitarian Services

Houston(Special Report): Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, a distinguished Pakistani-American humanitarian, community leader, and advocate for Pakistan–United States…

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill several people, including health workers, reports say

BEIRUT: Israeli attacks have killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon, including several healthcare workers,…

Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones strike occupied town, killing one and injuring 35

LUHANSK: Russian-installed authorities said Ukrainian drones struck a college in the occupied Luhansk region early Friday,…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor probe may include scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations

LONDON: The police force investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has said its inquiry into alleged misconduct in public…

$14bn US arms sale to Taiwan delayed due to Iran war, says Navy chief

WASHINGTON: The United States is pausing a $14bn (£10.4bn) arms sale to Taiwan to ensure it…

NATO welcomes US decision to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has said the United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to…

Prince Rahim Aga Khan lands in Gilgit-Baltistan

GILGIT: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V reached Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, where he is expected to…

Anmol alias Pinky sent to jail on a 14 days judicial remand

KARACHI: Alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky was sent to jail on a 14-day judicial remand…

PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23-26: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Friday officially announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would…

Rubio hopeful Pakistan-led mediation can ease Iran tensions

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that any diplomatic agreement between the…

UAE rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz control proposal as fantasy

DUBAI: A senior UAE official on Thursday strongly rejected Iran’s claim of control over Emirati waters…

Russia signals nuclear readiness amid escalating standoff with Nato

MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus and showcased key…

CDF Munir reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism with united resolve

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir…

US Files Murder Charges Against Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

MIAMI: The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US…

At PM-Hosted Breakfast, Aga Khan Vows Ongoing Cooperation with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Thursday expressed his desire to continue cooperating with…

At UNSC, Pakistan slams India for backing terrorism and rights abuses

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan strongly criticised India at the United Nations Security Council, accusing it of exporting…

Security forces eliminate four terrorists in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation

SPINWAM: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan…

US and Iran on Brink of Escalation as Trump Warns of New Military Action

Washington: US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the United States is prepared to launch…

Naqvi holds talks with Iran’s civil and military leadership in Tehran amid US–Iran tensions

TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held separate meetings with Iran’s top civil and military…

Is Shan Masood Stepping Down as Captain After Bangladesh Setback?

DHAKA: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on Wednesday said he accepted the leadership role for the…

Tankers Exit Hormuz as Trump and Vance Signal Progress on Iran Deal Talks

WASHINGTON: Two Chinese tankers carrying oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to shipping…

Lutfi honored in DC

WASHINGTON DC: As the United States celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, renowned Texas…