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Hormuz tensions come to a boil as Iran, US trade fire

• IRGC warns of ‘broader response’ as Vance says ‘violence will be met with violence’ • Iran strikes US targets in Bahrain as

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Three Rangers personnel martyred in Karachi attack

• Three of the terrorists killed in swift response to gun, bomb attack • Attackers used vehicle to breach gate of Rangers offices

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan

Tremors felt in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Shangla, and Swat in KP; Rawalpindi, Chakwal, and Pothohar region in Punjab, as well as Islamabad and AJK.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

PM reaffirms support for regional peace

• Insists Pakistan committed to dialogue, diplomacy • Says India resorting to covert tactics, proxies after defeat • Attends

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

AJK traders, transporters to resume business from today

Representatives distance themselves from JAAC due to deviation from ‘original objectives’ of their protests

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Rubio warns of ‘chaos’ if Hormuz tolls imposed

US rejects any tolls on shipping through the strait; Secy of state extends security reassurances to Gulf allies.

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 08:24am

Local govt polls to be held in Sindh next year: PPP

Saad Rafique opposes holding local polls in Punjab "on Karachi pattern"; Sharjeel says people of Punjab should be given their constitutional right.

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:59am

Pakistan becoming symbol of global peace, stability: Dar

LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan was now being recognised as a...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:57am

AJK police chief warns against disinformation amid standoff

• Denies curbs on goods transport, says all entry points into territory remain open • JAAC demonstration continues in Rawalakot...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Govt eyes ‘secure comms’ to prevent critical leaks

National Telecommunication Company asked to hold further stakeholder consultations, shore up security of communication ecosystem.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 10:08am

Thousands feared dead after twin quakes hit Venezuela

• Emergency declared following back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 tremors, strongest to hit country since 1900 • At least 188 dead, 1,520

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:44am

PM Shehbaz ‘optimistic’ as US, Iran hash out differences

Premier speaks to Qatari ruler, Tabuk governor; stresses need to protect talks from ''spoilers"; insists momentum must continue for "successful outcome".

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 07:36am

Minister comes under fire in NA over AJK remarks

Khawaja Asif defends his words, slams JAAC conduct after criticism from both sides of the aisle; Raja Pervaiz Ashraf apologises to people of Rawalakot on Asif’s behalf.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 07:40am

Six terrorists killed in Dir; school blown up in S. Waziristan

LOWER DIR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Lower Dir police killed six suspected...

Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:59am

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.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 07:46am

BUDGET 2026-27: NA clears Rs18.44tr in overspending

• Rs12.64tr allocated for repayment of domestic debt in charged expenditure • Rs4bn earmarked for NDMA, Rs33.96bn for defence

Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:59am

FBR didn’t capitalise on super tax potential, audit finds

Auditor General of Pakistan report reveals billions in financial irregularities across federal government entities, with Public Accounts Committee set to take up the matter.

Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:59am

Pakistan, Iran vow to resist ‘spoilers’ of regional peace

Iranian president calls for united front of Muslim nations to form new regional security structure

Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:09am

Opposition stages walkout after heated exchange with speaker

Opposition leader accuses govt of trampling Constitution, clipping judiciary’s wings

Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:09am

Trump, Iran trade claims over nuclear inspections

Rubio arrives in Middle East to convince Gulf leaders on Washington-Tehran deal

Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:09am

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.

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:21am

China tops world’s fastest supercomputer ranking

The system, called LineShine, topped the closely watched TOP500 ranking unveiled at the major computing ISC conference in Hamburg, Germany.

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:31am

Telecom bill won’t infringe on private rights: minister

Rules out telecom activity on private premises without consent; telecom stakeholders insist reforms essential for connectivity, hope parliament will "refine" proposed legislation.

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:16am

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.