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Trump Dismisses Report of Chinese Entities Helping Iran Target US Base in Jordan
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has dismissed a report alleging that Chinese entities provided Iran with…
US Forces Redirect 101 Commercial Vessels Amid Iran Blockade
WASHINGTON: US forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels as part of efforts to enforce a blockade…
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Plunges as Gulf Vessel Movements Fall Below 10-Day Average
LONDON: Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply below its recent average over…
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Agree to Meet Soon Amid Rising Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to remain…
Iraq to reopen Iran crossings after drone attack
Baghdad: Iraqi authorities announced on Sunday a timeline to reopen three crossings with Iran, a day…
Govt to Present IMF Three-Year Plan to Clear Rs3.6tr Gas Sector Circular Debt
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to present the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with a three-year plan to…
Punjab Sets October 15 Deadline to Crack Down on Smoke-Emitting Private Vehicles
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to launch a strict crackdown against smoke-emitting private vehicles across…
Houthis Strike Saudi Military Base as Yemen Conflict Escalates Toward Red Sea Flashpoint
Riyadh/Sanaa: Houthi fighters on Sunday claimed they had used drones and missiles to target a Saudi…
Charli XCX Kicks Off ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Tour With Nostalgic Surprise
New York: Pop superstar Charli XCX has officially kicked off her highly anticipated ‘Music, Fashion, Film’…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US meets seven conditions
Tehran: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through intermediaries for reopening the Strait…
Referendum on New Provinces Subject to Parliament’s Approval: Rana Sanaullah
LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday that any referendum on…
England Secure Historic Whitewash Against Pakistan with Edgbaston Victory
Edgbaston: England completed a historic whitewash against Pakistan with a convincing victory in the final Test…
Pakistan Braces for Three Major Long Marches in September as Protests Intensify
Islamabad: Pakistan’s political temperature is rising as three major protest movements are expected to converge on…
Houthis turn Red Sea into no-go zone for Saudi ships, vow more attacks on kingdom
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree has declared maritime navigation in the Red Sea safe…
Trump Says Iran Probably Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack, Predicts Iran War Will End After US Midterms
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran was probably responsible for an aerial…
BRICS Nations Call for ‘Maximum Restraint’ Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
NEW DELHI — Members of the 11-nation BRICS group, including China, Russia, Iran and India, have…
Thousands Protest Opening of First Israeli Embassy in Slovenia
Ljubljana: Thousands of people took to the streets in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to protest against the opening…
Iran Says Talks With US Are ‘Futile’ Until Tehran’s Terms Are Accepted
Tehran: Iran has warned that negotiations with the United States will remain futile unless Washington accepts…
PM Approves Up To Rs. 20 Million For Employees’ Families After Death
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a revised financial assistance package for families of federal…
Why Another War Between India and Pakistan Is a Bad Idea
By: Siraj Narsi As we celebrate the Defense of Pakistan Day, September 6, with traditional national…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye to convene first meeting under defence pact
Top officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will gather in Istanbul on Monday for a…
Iranian president urges Trump to avoid creating turmoil, says dialogue can resolve problems
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged US President Donald Trump to avoid creating turmoil, saying…
Hina Javed Murder Case: Rawalpindi Court Extends Suspects’ Remand for Third Time
A judicial magistrate in Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the physical remand of the two suspects arrested…
PIMS Executive Director, 7 Others Suspended Over Neonatal Ward Fire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered immediate action against eight individuals held responsible by an…