Hormuz shipping traffic falls to multi-week low amid renewed US-Iran strikes
SINGAPORE: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in several weeks on Sunday, according to shipping data, as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and attacks on vessels in the Middle East raised security concerns. Data from ship-tracking firm Kpler showed that only six vessels passed through the strategic waterway on Sunday, marking the lowest […]
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, […]
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, […]
“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 […]
Security forces gun down more than 65 terrorists in ongoing Operation Shaban: sources
Security forces eliminated three more terrorists belonging to India’s proxy Fitna al-Khawarij during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday. The sources told Geo News that the total number of terrorists killed has risen to 67 in the current operation, while overall, 105 have been gunned down since June 5. The operation was […]