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ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called for resolving the ongoing protests in Azad Kashmir through dialogue, emphasizing that the Kashmir issue will not be allowed to weaken. Addressing the National Assembly, Asif said…

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would hit ​Iran "very hard tonight" and wanted at some point to take Iran's oil infrastructure hub Kharg Island, after strikes by both sides in the Gulf undermined…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post has released three commemorative postage stamps along with a special souvenir sheet to honor Pakistan’s renowned traditional handicraft, Blue Pottery, in connection with World Handicrafts Day. The initiative…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy demonstrated resilience during the 2025-26 fiscal year, recording a GDP growth rate of 3.7 percent despite facing internal and external challenges, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday while…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to present the national budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 in parliament tomorrow, according to official sources. The budget will be presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb after approval…

MEXICO CITY: The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony was held in Mexico City with a colorful and high-profile celebration marking the start of the global football tournament. The event brought together football leaders and officials from…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province as part of heightened security measures ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram, with a ban on double riding also announced for key days. According to an official notification…

QUETTA: The Balochistan Health Department has taken strict action against protesting young doctors, suspending 23 doctors and issuing show-cause notices to 25 officials over alleged violations of rules and departmental discipline.…

TEHRAN: Iran has ordered the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, following recent US attacks, according to Iranian state media. Reports citing Iran’s…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to immediately supply wheat to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, officials confirmed. According to the Ministry of National Food Security, the Prime…