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Factory Explosion in China’s Hunan Kills 21, Xi Jinping Orders Investigation
HONG KONG: A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people…
Pakistan Denounces Drone, Missile Attacks on UAE, Expresses Full Solidarity
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned reported missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure…
Iran–US talks advance with Pakistan’s mediation, says Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ongoing talks with the United States are showing…
Abducted Islamabad man’s body recovered in Mardan, suspect in custody
ISLAMABAD: The body of a young man who was abducted from Islamabad’s F-6 area has been…
Eight die in Karachi as heatwave hits year’s highest temperature
KARACHI: At least eight people died in Karachi on Monday, rescue officials said, linking some of…
Suicide attack foiled at army post in South Waziristan; seven civilians injured
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A suicide attack targeting a Pakistan Army post was foiled in the Azam Warsak…
Modi celebrates big victory in West Bengal
Narendra Modi on Monday claimed a “record” victory in key elections in the opposition-held state of…
Drone attack hits Fujairah oil zone; UAE intercepts missiles
A fire broke out at a major oil industry zone in the Fujairah on Monday following…
IHC dismisses Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi pleas to suspend £190m graft sentences
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday rejected the petitions of former prime minister Imran…
Ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
NEW YORK: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in “critical…
FO says 22 crew of US-held Iranian vessel transferred to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday confirmed that 22 Iranian crew members aboard the container…
Iran warns US Hormuz escort plan could breach fragile ceasefire
Iran warned on Monday that it would treat any attempt by the United States to interfere…
Govt approves compensation for One Constitution Avenue residents at original rates
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has, in principle, decided to compensate apartment owners of One Constitution Avenue…
Pakistan, Iran in contact over regional crisis, diplomatic efforts continue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign…
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US
Israel on Sunday approved a multi-billion-dollar agreement to purchase two squadrons of combat aircraft from the…
Two Women Die During Migrant Boat Journey to UK
Two young women, believed to be of Sudanese origin, died on Sunday while attempting to reach…
Iran Envoy Highlights Pakistan’s Key Role in Ongoing US Talks
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Sunday reaffirmed that Islamabad continues to play…
Iran condemns Trump’s ‘piracy’ remark as proof of illegal blockade
TEHRAN: Iran has strongly reacted to remarks by Donald Trump in which he boasted that the…
Donald Trump warns of fresh Iran strikes if tensions escalate
Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had been briefed on the concept of a potential…
Leadership pays tribute to journalists on World Press Freedom Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on World Press Freedom Day reaffirmed…
Interior Minister updates PM Shehbaz on country’s security situation
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and briefed him…
Trump says US Navy behaving “like pirates” in alleged Iranian port blockade
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US Navy was acting “like pirates” while…
Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace in call with Kuwaiti FM
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a telephone conversation with…
Two Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Israel for questioning: foreign ministry
JERUSALEM: Two activists who took part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been brought to Israel…