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DUBAI/WASHINGTON:  Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances of an interim agreement on ending the war in Iran turning into a lasting Middle ​East peace…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, lowering petrol by Rs74 per litre and diesel by Rs67 per litre. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the…

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has proposed significant tax relief measures for low-income employees, industrial units, and owners of small residential and commercial properties in its budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced the schedule for the MDCAT 2026 examination for admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes, officials said on Friday. According to the council, the test will be conducted…

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to fully transition the issuance of passports to the e-passport system and introduce a home delivery service for citizens, according to official sources. The decision was taken during a high-level…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday underscored Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement and peace-oriented foreign policy during his address to the National Assembly, emphasizing that dialogue and cooperation remain central to…

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted major operations across different cities and airports in Pakistan, resulting in the arrest of 11 suspects, including five women, officials said. According to an ANF spokesperson, seven…

Col (r) Ikram Ullah Khan As it’s typical of Shandur final polo match between the traditional rival teams of Chitral and GB held every summer, it was incredibly exciting to witness the match from a far-off distance by taking advantage of…

MUZAFFARABAD: Residents and community representatives in Azad Kashmir have urged authorities and stakeholders to resolve ongoing issues through negotiations rather than resorting to force against the Awami action committee. Local voices…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a positive trend during intraday trading on Friday, as investor confidence strengthened amid improved market sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 468 points, reaching the 181,866…