ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday announced another increase in petroleum prices, citing disruptions to global maritime trade and concerns over fuel supplies following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of petrol has been […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, warning that it reserves the right to use force if any Pakistani-flagged vessels or the country’s maritime interests are targeted. In a statement, the Foreign Office said threats against […]
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 10 militants and arrested two female suicide bombers during intelligence-based operations conducted over the past 48 hours in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations targeted militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan and […]
MIRPUR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday pledged to strengthen Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) representation in parliament, describing the upcoming legislative elections as the most important polls and urging people to unite for the region’s brighter future. Addressing a public gathering in Mirpur, Bilawal said […]
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has voiced support for students protesting against concerns over India’s education system and recurring exam paper leaks, praising their peaceful movement and calling for reforms to improve the country’s academic framework. Reacting to the protests, Salman Khan said he was saddened that a peaceful movement […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the launch of the Spark and Elevate Programme for robotics and autonomous systems, alongside the establishment of a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund, aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and advanced technology development. Addressing the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not face arrest during any visit to the United States, responding to recent remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the enforcement of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. In a post […]
WEB DESK: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement on Monday announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front in the escalating confrontation involving the United States and Iran and raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies and maritime trade. The Houthis said the blockade would take immediate effect, […]
WEB DESK: Iranian Interior Minister Iskandar Momani arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a high-level official visit, where he was received by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the airport. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry were also present to welcome the […]
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, describing the triumph as well deserved and praising the team’s outstanding performances throughout the tournament. In a post on X, the prime minister commended […]