ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected a report by US broadcaster CBS News claiming that Iranian military aircraft were parked at the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase to shield them from potential American strikes, terming the story “misleading and sensationalised”. In a detailed statement, the Foreign Office said the presence of Iranian aircraft in Pakistan…
At least nine people, including two traffic police officials, were martyred and 33 others sustained injuries in a powerful explosion that ripped through a busy market area in Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday, triggering panic and prompting a major security response. The explosion follows a car bombing and ambush at a police post in the…
ISLAMABAD: In the next 25 years, Pakistan’s population may explode to 390 million, marking an increase of 62%, of which 256 million people will be in the market looking for jobs that is more than the existing total population, reveals an official report launched on Tuesday. Even in the case of using contraceptive methods to…
Bangladesh players celebrate after Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul powered the hosts to a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Dhaka. Photo: FILE Bangladesh produced a ruthless all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, extending their recent dominance over the visitors with a third…
Iran war drives annual inflation to 3.8%, highlighting renewed price pressures across energy, food and essential goods Gas prices are displayed at a gas station as the prices of oil and gas surge, amid the Iran war, in Titusville, Florida, US, March 31, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS WASHINGTON: United States inflation accelerated for a second straight month in April…
Wang Yi, Ishaq Dar agree on continued engagement in call, stress regional stability and Strait of Hormuz passage. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar(L) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. PHOTOs: File Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role in the US-Iran conflict during talks with Deputy Prime Minister and…
RSS general secretary says he has been addressing gatherings in the US, Germany and Britain, with more planned Dattatreya Hosabale, general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), speaks to journalists during a briefing with foreign media at the RSS office in New Delhi, India, May 12, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS A powerful Hindu group from which Indian…
The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is misleading Multiple people, including users who appear to be PTI supporters based on their past posts, were sharing a video on X since May 10, 2026, insinuating that the clip, which shows party founder Imran Khan talking about his legal cases, was recently released….
Jess Phillips says Starmer’s timid style and incremental approach will not deliver the change the country needs Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign…
Ali Pervaiz Malik thanks Kuwait for facilitating vessel Khairpur carrying diesel and jet fuel Kuwait and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed the possibility of the former establishing strategic storage facilities in the country, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. It said that Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nassar Abdulrahman Almutairi in…