U.S. shoots down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing peace talks
WASHINGTON: U.S. forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters...
Pakistan unveils Rs18.77 Trillion budget with higher defence spending and tax relief measures
Pakistan proposed an 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) budget on Friday, raising defence spending, limiting development expenditure and setting a steep tax target as...
Sherry Rehman calls for urgent action to end child labour in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Senator Sherry Rehman on World Day Against Child Labour expressed grave concern over the continued prevalence of child labour that threatens the future...
Pakistan promotes cultural harmony and dialogue at UNESCO event in Paris
PARIS: Pakistan’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, showcased the country’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage while emphasizing the significance of intercultural...
India urges U.S. to end strikes on shipping after three Indian sailors killed in...
Reuters
NEW DELHI: India urged the United States to halt strikes on shipping on Thursday after three U.S. attacks on Indian-crewed tankers this week, including...
Gilgit-Baltistan government formation: PML-N, PPP continue consultations
By APP
GILGIT: A high-level delegation of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) met with a senior delegation of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) at a...
PM Shehbaz congratulates Pakistan Football Team on historic Diamond Jubilee Tournament Triumph
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday congratulated the Pakistan football team, its coaches, and management on winning the 2026 Diamond Jubilee International...
Canada introduces bill to ban social media access for children under 16
MONTREAL: The government of Canada has introduced a new digital safety bill that would ban social media for children under 16, with exemptions for...
Karachi swelters under intense heat as authorities set up relief camps
KARACHI: The residents of Karachi is facing intense heat conditions, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 41 degrees Celsius, prompting authorities to...
Oil prices surge as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz following fresh US strikes
By Reuters
SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Tehran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed after the U.S. launched additional...
