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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finalized its Hajj 2026 preparations, with improved facilities and transport plans for pilgrims. Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf confirmed that the first batch of pilgrims will depart on April…

PESHAWAR: Kuwait-based private carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the launch of new flight operations to Pakistan, expanding its network to include Peshawar and Sialkot. According to the airline’s official statement, the flights will…

TEHRAN: Nomadic tribes in Iran have reportedly targeted and damaged two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters in a remote mountainous region, according to Iranian state-linked sources. As per reports from an international news agency, Iran’s Islamic…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly condemned the recent incident of vandalism and unrest directed at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Damascus, describing it as a serious breach of diplomatic conduct and international norms. In a…

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, thanking Islamabad for its ongoing efforts to mediate in regional conflicts. Araqchi posted on social media…

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday warned that any aggressive action by India would be met with a decisive response, stating that Pakistan’s forces could extend operations as far as Kolkata if necessary. Speaking to the…

DHAKA: A football match announcement on loudspeakers sparked violent clashes among residents of four villages in the Bhanga area of Faridpur, leaving more than 100 people injured. According to police and local sources, the violence began…

WASHINGTON: More than 100 international law experts based in the United States have signed an open letter condemning the recent U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran, calling them potentially equivalent to war crimes. The letter…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a new petrol subsidy for motorcycle owners, allowing them to purchase up to 20 liters of petrol at a discounted rate of Rs100 per liter. To avail the subsidy, motorcycle owners can contact the…

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council has canceled a scheduled vote on a resolution related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force. No new date has been announced for the vote. France, China and Russia opposed the draft…