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LAHORE: Punjab Police have been placed on high alert, with over 83,000 officers and personnel deployed across the province as the government feared protests against US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran after Friday prayers. The move comes…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government in coordination with provinces has prepared emergency measures to deal with a possible energy crisis triggered by rising tensions in the Middle East and the potential disruption of oil supplies through the…

KARACHI: Due to rising tensions in the Middle East related to the ongoing war involving Iran, United States and Israel, a total of 104 flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations were cancelled in the last 24 hours. Flight…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that all Pakistani embassies in Gulf countries remain fully operational and readily accessible at all times to provide comprehensive assistance to Pakistani citizens living abroad. He…

MOSCOW: Russia has expressed concern over the ongoing situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both countries to resolve their issues through dialogue. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement today…

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he should personally be involved in the appointment of Iran’s next leader following the tenure of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with a U.S. media outlet,…

LAHORE: For the first time in Pakistan’s 77-year history, the process of manufacturing a 100% locally-made car has begun. The electric vehicle (EV) is expected to be priced significantly lower than comparable cars in the market.…

MUMBAI: In the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India defeated England by 7 runs to secure a spot in the final. Chasing India’s total of 254, England managed 246 runs in their 20 overs, falling just short of the target.…

PESHAWAR: A meeting of parliamentarians from the Malakand region was held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar on Thursday to review development projects and discuss future initiatives for the area. The meeting was chaired by Khyber…

TEHRAN: Iran has retaliated against the U.S. for destroying it's warship near Sri Lanka a day earlier by striking an American an American tanker in the northern part of the Persian Gulf. An official statement said the vessel was hit by a…