PM Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif leave for Qatar on official condolence visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on Monday for a one-day visit to Qatar to offer condolences following the death of the country’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister’s Office said. According to the PM Office’s Media Wing, former prime minister and president of Pakistan Muslim League (N) […]
Five workers killed by India-backed terrorists in Balochistan’s Mashkel: security sources
QUETTA: At least five labourers were shot dead after Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists opened fire on them at a shop in Mashkel area of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday. The victims were identified as Mohammad Bilal, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Qadeer, Mohsin and Bilal, the sources added. The sources further said that the security forces, meanwhile, […]
Constitutional Court to ‘decide’ Imran Khan’s fate in all NAB cases
ISLAMABAD: A recent amendment to the National Accountability Bureau law has transferred the final appellate jurisdiction in NAB cases from the Supreme Court to the newly established Federal Constitutional Court, a development with far-reaching implications for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, The News reported. The National Accountability Bureau (Amendment) Act, 2026 inserts a new Section 32A, […]
Five more terrorists killed in ongoing Operation Shaban: security sources
QUETTA: Five more terrorists were gunned down during fresh operations in Balochistan, raising the total number of militants killed in Operation Shaban to 76, security sources said on Monday. The security sources said that since July 5, a total of 114 militants had been killed in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out […]
Asian shares skid after oil prices surge on Gulf conflict
SYDNEY: Share markets slid in Asia on Monday as fighting intensified in the Gulf and Iran claimed to have closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices surging and rekindling inflation risks globally. The dollar rose with bond yields as investors narrowed the odds of a hike in interest rates from the Federal Reserve, […]
PSX falls as Middle East tensions, oil surge hit sentiment
Stocks fell sharply in intraday trade on Monday, as renewed US-Iran hostilities, worsening Middle East tensions and a jump in global oil prices triggered selling pressure at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The benchmark KSE-100 Index touched an intraday low of 179,448.52, down 2,793.25 points, or 1.53%, from the previous close of 182,241.77. Its intraday […]
“PML-N Victory in Azad Kashmir Certain, People Trust Party’s Vision of Development” Barrister Danyal Chaudhry
RAWALPINDI – Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has said that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir firmly believe in development, stability, and public service, and will once again repose full confidence in the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League (N) in the upcoming elections. He was addressing a gathering in […]
After Taqi Usmani’s crypto fatwa, Bilal Bin Saqib calls for wider Shariah, technical review
Following Mufti Taqi Usmani’s fatwa against the use of cryptocurrency, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib has called for a careful technical and Shariah-based assessment of digital assets, saying Pakistan’s approach must protect citizens from fraud and financial harm while also taking account of emerging technologies. In a statement after meeting […]
Heavy rainfall expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other areas tonight
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several other parts of the country tonight. According to the weather department, heavy showers are expected in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while rain is also likely in Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Peshawar. The PMD has warned that intense rainfall may trigger flooding in […]
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,333 as rescue operations continue
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday. Rodriguez said rescue and recovery operations were still underway, with authorities continuing searches at several affected sites in hopes of finding survivors. He added that 315 victims remain unidentified, while […]