Trump under intense political pressure at home to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormus A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two Chinese tankers laden…
952 athletes from across Pakistan set to compete in six sports at Qayyum Sports Complex PESHAWAR: Preparations are in full swing for the National Junior Championship 2026, which is scheduled to begin on June 7 at the Qayyum Sports Complex in Peshawar. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, will formally inaugurate the event in a grand…
Court upholds the death sentences awarded to both convicts for the rape offence by the ATC in 2021 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by convicts Abid Malhi and Shafqat Bagga against their convictions and death sentences in the Motorway gang rape case, upholding the punishment awarded by the trial…
The federal government on Friday further cut the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre and that of high-speed diesel by Rs2 for the next week. According to a press release from the Petroleum Division, the new petrol price is Rs373.78, while HSD is Rs378.78 This marks the fifth consecutive reduction in fuel prices in…
Voluntary new guidance from Italy’s fashion council seeks to push animal skins off catwalk MILAN: The global fashion industry has long been entangled in a fierce debate over animal fur. Despite decades of pressure from activists, the luxury sector has stubbornly clung to the material for its drama, volume, and heritage. However, the anti-fur movement…
. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry speaking to reporters outside Parliament House in Islamabad on October 9, 2025. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Talal Chaudhry on Friday informed the National Assembly (NA) that following a large-scale operation in the riverine (Kacha) areas of Punjab, all regions had been cleared…
Regulatory data shows millions of suspected under-age accounts have been removed since the law came into force The changes amend India’s 2021 IT rules, which have already been a flashpoint between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and global technology companies. PHOTO: PIXABAY Problems enforcing Australia’s teen social media ban reflect social media platforms’ weak deployment…
Ministry calls claims ‘misleading and sensationalised,’ says planes arrived for diplomatic logistics during ceasefire Pakistan categorically rejected the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, describing it as “misleading and sensationalised”. Such “speculative narratives” appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace, according to the Ministry of Foreign…
Lebanese culture minister says Israeli troops still occupy zone that includes Beaufort Castle, ancient villages A piece of metal lies at of Al‑Bass Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site hit by an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, southern Lebanon, on June 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A crown was blown off an ancient column in a…
. LAHORE: A doctor affiliated with Children’s Hospital was found dead in his car in the health facility’s parking area. The deceased, Dr Ahmed Latif, served in the hospital’s haematology department as in-charge of the blood bank. According to police officials, the body was several days old at the time it was found. Initial reports…