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ISLAMABAD: The government is considering a reduction in petroleum product prices by up to Rs10.60 per litre from January 1, 2026, as a New Year relief package for the public, officials in the Ministry of Finance said. According to the…

PALM BEACH: U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not…

DHAKA: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and senior political leader Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80. Khaleda Zia had been suffering from multiple health complications, including a serious liver condition, and had been…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar held discussions with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. The meeting focused on the shared strategic interests between the two nations and set the tone…

LAHORE: In a recent session of the Punjab Assembly, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Ahsan Raza made a startling revelation that there are 1.6 million illiterate people in Punjab, with District Kasur having the highest number.…

PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the illegal trading of cryptocurrency and digital forex in Pakistan. The court in its ruling declared that cryptocurrency currently does not hold any legal status in the…

MANADO: A devastating fire broke out at a retirement home in the city of Manado, Indonesia, on Sunday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring three others. According to the local fire department, the blaze was reported around 8:30…

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed five terrorists in an operation in Bajaur on Monday. During the exchange of gunfire, Major Adil Zaman arom Pakistani Army, was martyred while leading his troops, the ISPR said. The militants, known for…

ISLAMABAD: Former Director General of the ISI, Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed, has filed an appeal against the sentence handed down by a military court. His lawyer, Mian Ali Ashfaq, told media that the appeal against the Field…

LARKANA: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that the youth are the future of the country and that the medical sector plays a critical and frontline role during every national crisis. He said the…