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Vance says US and Iran to use direct IRGC deconfliction channel to prevent escalation

PM Meloni denies claim Italy aided war on Iran; US and Gulf nations say Lebanon talks should be separate from other conflicts.

2026-06-26T06:47:32+05:00

Editorial: There needs to be greater discussion within the US about the mistakes with regard to Iran

Any US-Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies, Rubio assures GCC nations during Mideast tour

Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns

Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two major earthquakes; world sends aid, rescue teams

Earthquake country's strongest in a century; US Geological Survey says "disaster is likely widespread"; toll rises to 188.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 11:19pm

Police launch high-level probe into rape, murder of 3-year-old girl in Karachi's Quaidabad

Investigators focusing on three possible suspects stated to be close relatives of victim.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 10:42pm

Countrywide Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid strict security

Four die "due to suffocation" in Sukkur's Rohri; alternative routes and security arrangements were put in place across the country.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 10:37pm

Audit report identifies Rs3.41bn worth of irregularities in health sector

Report finds fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, irregularities in procurement and account management with commercial banks.

Published 25 Jun, 2026 11:06pm

Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AI

The tech giant insists it has “shielded customers from these increases so far” but can no longer do so.

Published 26 Jun, 2026 12:19am

Preliminary postmortem report of 7-year-old girl in Sargodha indicates possibility of rape: police

Sargodha district police officer says doctors waiting on final autopsy report for confirmation of sexual assault.

Published 25 Jun, 2026 09:23pm

Any US-Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies, Rubio assures GCC nations during Mideast tour

"No country on Earth has the right to charge for the use of international waterways," he says at GCC meeting.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 08:30pm

US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case

The court, in a 6-3 ruling, overturns lower court’s finding that policy of turning away asylum seekers if crossings overburdened violates federal law.

Published 25 Jun, 2026 10:59pm

AJK police chief warns against disinformation amid standoff, denies curbs on goods transport

All entry points into AJK remain open to all types of traffic, including vehicles carrying essential commodities, the regional police chief said.

Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:59pm

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Preliminary postmortem report of 7-year-old girl in Sargodha indicates possibility of rape: police

Countrywide Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid strict security

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Govt skips bidding for motorway project

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Resecurity partners with BankIslami Pakistan to enhance digital risk monitoring and cyber threat intelligence

The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening BankIslami's cybersecurity posture through cutting-edge intelligence capabilities.

Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

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Countrywide Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid strict security

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'Hands of friendship': Iran president calls for new regional security structure among Muslim nations

Pezeshkian meets PM Shehbaz, President Zardari during Islamabad trip; discusses "peace initiatives" with CDF Munir; FM Araghchi also on visit.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am

'Hands of friendship': Iran president calls for new regional security structure among Muslim nations

Pezeshkian’s visit

Perhaps a good place to start would be the resumption of work on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:25am

Normal speed limits reinstated on motorways, highways

The step was taken in line with the instructions of the prime minister to ensure the efficient use of energy and encourage fuel conservation.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:55am

Normal speed limits reinstated on motorways, highways

Khawaja Asif comes under fire in NA for 'sweeping statement' regarding Kashmiris

After criticism from Bilawal, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, defence minister says he welcomes those responses but "I stand by what I said".

, Updated 24 Jun, 2026 11:22pm

Khawaja Asif comes under fire in NA for 'sweeping statement' regarding Kashmiris

Trouble at home

The country’s strength lies in its political and economic stability, not in fleeting moments of diplomatic success.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:38am

Parwaz Card initiative: 135 skilled youths leave for KSA to start jobs

CM Maryam Nawaz says the youths going abroad for employment will not merely be workers but ambassadors of Pakistan.

Newspaper , Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:44am

Parwaz Card initiative: 135 skilled youths leave for KSA to start jobs

Govt skips bidding for motorway project

Decides to award Rs205bn M-13 contract to Frontier Works Organisation; opts for negotiated process to fast-track 117km project.

Pakistan , Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:00am

Weekly oil pricing mechanism to stay

Oil firms assured of import premium-based pricing to minimise losses; oil-marketing companies warn repeated revisions discouraging foreign investment.

Business , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:01pm

Prime suspect in 7-year-old Sargodha girl's murder case killed during CCD encounter, police say

FIR says the escaped suspect died by firing of "his accomplices" as CCD attempted to catch him; DPO says 3 other suspects in case still in custody.

Pakistan , Published 24 Jun, 2026 09:36pm

Prime suspect in 7-year-old Sargodha girl's murder case killed during CCD encounter, police say

BUDGET 2026-27: Finance Bill sails through NA

Proposed FED on mineral water, hydration drinks with low sugar content scrapped; local airlines get sales tax break on import of aircraft parts.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:21am

BUDGET 2026-27: Finance Bill sails through NA

Headway in Swiss talks as US allows Iran to sell its oil

Pakistan, Qatar say agreement reached on a "roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days"; Tehran, Washington agree to establish communication lines on Hormuz.

World , Published 23 Jun, 2026 07:24am

Headway in Swiss talks as US allows Iran to sell its oil

Sargodha police arrest 4 suspects in 7-year-old girl's murder case

Prime suspect accused of trying to rape the girl before killing her; he has been remanded in CCD custody for six days.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Jun, 2026 07:50pm

Sargodha police arrest 4 suspects in 7-year-old girl's murder case

Indus water wars

A legal encirclement strategy can counter Indian aggression.

Newspaper , Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:35am

'Outrageous': Indian tech hub names road for Trump, drawing criticism from Modi's party

The road in the capital of the southern Indian state of Telangana adjoins the US Consulate and is located near the offices of major technology companies.

World , Published 24 Jun, 2026 02:28pm

'Outrageous': Indian tech hub names road for Trump, drawing criticism from Modi's party

CDF Munir, Libyan military leader stress importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties

In meeting at GHQ, the two discuss regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 06:48pm

CDF Munir, Libyan military leader stress importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties

US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump

The measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorises military action.

World , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 08:24am

US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump

Sequencing skills and degrees

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Newspaper , Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Pakistan links Iran trade prospects to sanctions relief

FO expects US-Iran technical talks to resume on Tuesday; hopes Hormuz tensions will ease with diplomatic progress.

Pakistan , Updated 25 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Pakistan links Iran trade prospects to sanctions relief

Reflection time

Israel is the biggest source of instability in the Middle East, and it is high time the US ended its blind support to Tel Aviv, if it genuinely wants peace in the region.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Jun, 2026 07:40am

Chinese EV makers are shut out of India — but their tech is not

New Delhi has largely blocked Chinese companies from entering the market since 2020 and now Beijing is clamping down on the export of its tech know-how.

World , Published 24 Jun, 2026 12:04pm

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Rubio commits to UAE security, discusses Iran-US deal with Emirati leader

Efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz also discussed in meeting between Rubio and UAE president.

, Published 24 Jun, 2026 04:27pm

Rubio commits to UAE security, discusses Iran-US deal with Emirati leader

Horror in Karachi's Quaidabad after 3-year-old’s body found dumped outside her home

Girl subjected to "violent rape" before being murdered; police surgeon describes it as "one of the most horrific cases in her career".

Pakistan , Updated 25 Jun, 2026 08:54am

Horror in Karachi's Quaidabad after 3-year-old’s body found dumped outside her home

UK PM Starmer announces resignation amid mounting pressure, says will give successor 'full, unequivocal support'

Starmer says he will accept party’s decision with “good grace”; frontrunner Andy Burnham sworn in as MP.

World , Updated 22 Jun, 2026 10:11pm

UK PM Starmer announces resignation amid mounting pressure, says will give successor 'full, unequivocal support'

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