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Trump rules out N-option amid Hormuz struggle

US president says in no hurry to end war, claims "total control"over strait, orders navy to destroy all mine-laying vessels.

Updated 24 Apr, 2026 07:16am

Football fans not enthused by suggestion of Iran-Italy swap

The plan seems to be an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the US president’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV.

Updated 24 Apr, 2026 07:29am

Naqvi, Baker discuss Iran talks prospects

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker met on Thursday to discuss the...

Published 24 Apr, 2026 05:03am

CJP Afridi openly opposes Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting for judges’ transfer

In letter to commission, Justice Afridi warns move will set "undesirable and potentially far-reaching precedent".

Updated 24 Apr, 2026 07:23am

PM calls for gradual shift to electric vehicles

Directs inclusion of EV buses, bikes in govt fleet; calls for local manufacturing of batteries

Published 24 Apr, 2026 05:03am

iPhones, Androids set to get costlier after new valuation

FBR increases customs values for 62 older, used handset models

Published 24 Apr, 2026 05:03am

US optimistic about Iran talks ‘this week’

Trump says resumption of negotiations in Islamabad possible within "36 to 72 hours"; appreciates Tehran for stopping "executions" of detained women.

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:26am

Despite snags, Pakistan works to keep channels open

PM meets Iranian ambassador, hopes both sides will ink peace deal for permanent end to conflict.

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:14am

‘Strict security’ triggers food, fuel shortages in twin cities

Fuel supply to Islamabad, Peshawar airports likely to be affected; Goods transporters want district authorities to reopen roads.

Updated 23 Apr, 2026 07:46am

Tarar slams India over failure to back Pahalgam claims

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that even a year on, India had failed to provide...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:21am

Govt orders probe into costly off-grid power purchases by Discos

Distribution companies were buying electricity from small producers and captive power plants thru bilateral contracts at rates...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:19am

Two Pakistani astronauts picked for space mission

• One of them will join Chinese programme as payload specialist after advanced training; will become first foreign astronaut to...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:10am

Trump extends ceasefire on Pakistan’s request

US president to hold off attacks till Iranian leadership comes up with ‘unified proposal’, blockade to continue

Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:50am

Aleema Khan looks to mend fences, denies seeking party position

Criticises PTI leadership, including Salman Akram Raja, over their failure to secure Imran’s release.

Updated 22 Apr, 2026 07:48am

FO slams storming of Al Aqsa compound

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday condemned in “strongest terms” the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque compound...

Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:50am

Govt invites bids from financiers as it eyes more borrowing

Seeks proposals from global consortiums to act as underwriters, lead managers, book runners.

Updated 22 Apr, 2026 07:30am

ECP suspends Senate by-poll on seat won by Murad Saeed

Case re-listed for hearing on May 7

Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:50am

World urges restraint as US, Iran stick to guns

US Senate to vote again on resolution seeking to limit president’s war powers.

Updated 22 Apr, 2026 07:38am

Azeris ready to supply LNG to Pakistan amid crunch

State firm SOCAR says 2025 framework allows fast-track purchases

Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:50am

Diplomatic flurry as US-Iran truce deadline nears

A US team heading to Islamabad today; Iran also "considering" sending negotiators.

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 03:40pm

Polio drive falls short of 45m target by 300,000

ISLAMABAD: This year’s second nationwide polio campaign has missed its vaccination target of 45 million children ...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:10am

Islamabad readies for possible Trump visit

ISLAMABAD: Despite the uncertainty surrounding planned US-Iran talks in Islamabad, government circles are quietly...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:10am

Subsidy burden, oil surge will weigh on economic growth

Minister says Rs173bn taken from PSDP to finance fuel subsidies

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:10am

‘More than 16,000 lives lost in over 350 disasters in 2025’

Pakistan experienced massive floods due to monsoon, causing over 1,000 deaths and affecting 6.9m people, says Cred data.

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 10:56am

Assault on vessel overshadows preparation for round two of US-Iran dialogue

Both sides offer differing accounts of incident in sea of Oman; American delegation expected in Islamabad this evening; advance teams already in town.