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Trump Says Iran Protest Killings Are Easing, Leaves Door Open to US Action

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that killings linked to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide…

Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visas for Pakistan, Russia and Others

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of…

China, Russia Condemn US Statements on Iran, Oppose Foreign Interference

China and Russia have strongly criticised statements and actions by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran,…

President Zardari Meets Bahrain King to Boost Trade, Defence Ties

MANAMA: President Asif Ali Zardari met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Wednesday in…

Dozens Dead After Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Thailand

BANGKOK: At least 22 people were killed and over 80 injured after a construction crane collapsed…

PCB Announces Australia T20I Series Schedule in Pakistan

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the schedule for Australia’s three-match T20I tour…

Pakistan Signs MoU to Explore Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies LLC, an affiliate…

KP Govt Approves Rs4bn for Tirah Depopulation Activities in Khyber

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the release of Rs4 billion for development and depopulation-related…

Greenland Reaffirms Commitment to Denmark Amid US Pressure

NUUK: Residents and political leaders in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, have voiced strong support for remaining part…

KP Launches Auction of Premium Number Plates Starting Rs1 Million

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the auction of fancy vehicle number plates featuring the…

Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Fall effective From January 16

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to decline by up to Rs4.59 per litre from…

MPL 2026 Launch Event Set to Ignite Excitement in Sugar Land

Sugar Land, TX – January 9, 2026 The much-anticipated MPL 2026 season will officially launch this…

JCP Recommends Confirmation of 10 Sindh High Court Judges

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday recommended the confirmation of 10 additional judges…

Railways Minister Announces ML-I Launch from Karachi Port

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced that work on Pakistan Railways’ flagship…

PTI Confirms Mahmood Khan Achakzai as National Assembly Opposition Leader

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that Mahmood Khan Achakzai will…

US Weighs Talks With Iran Amid Tariff Threats and Military Options

WASHINGTON: Senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration, led by Vice President JD Vance, are urging…

Pakistan, UAE Agree on Pre-Immigration Clearance for Travellers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a pre-immigration clearance system that…

PM Shehbaz Forms Committee to Declare Export Emergency, Target $60bn

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee to review a proposal for declaring…

Pakistan Signals Exit from Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Amid US Sanctions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has informed Iran of its intention to shelve the long-delayed Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline…

Pakistan, Indonesia Reaffirm Defence Ties During High-Level Military Talks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed…

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Doing Business With Iran

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that any country conducting business with Iran will…

Teyana Taylor Wins Best Supporting Actress at 2026 Golden Globes

LOS ANGELES: Teyana Taylor marked a major milestone in her career after winning Best Supporting Actress…

Pakistan, Indonesia Discuss Major Defence Deal Including JF-17 Fighters

ISLAMABAD: Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer…

PTI Mandate Stolen in Feb 8 Polls, Claims KP Chief Minister

KARACHI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led Sindh…