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MAKKAH: A rare 19th-century copy of the Holy Quran is currently on display at the Quran Museum in Makkah, located in the Hira Cultural District. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the historic manuscript reflects the deep reverence…

KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began on a negative note on Tuesday, with the market showing significant losses in the early session. The KSE-100 Index fell by 1,595 points, closing the morning session at 149,129…

RAWALPINDI: Today marks the 14th anniversary of the tragic Giari Sector incident at the Siachen front, where 129 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their lives in the line of duty. On April 7, 2012, a catastrophic avalanche struck…

TEHRAN: Iran has formally rejected the U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire, sending its response through Pakistan. According to Tehran, a short-term truce will not resolve the conflict. Instead, Iran is calling for a permanent,…

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted nationwide operations against drug smuggling, arresting eight suspects and seizing over 164 kilograms of narcotics valued at more than Rs 26.2 million. According to an ANF spokesperson,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new restrictions on commercial operating hours across the country as part of broader energy-saving and austerity measures aimed at reducing petroleum consumption. The decision was finalized…

MULTAN: Traders in southern Punjab have announced a protest against the increase in electricity fixed charges and rising petroleum prices, calling for a demonstration tomorrow at 2 PM at Bohar Gate Chowk. The protest call was issued by…

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the country currently has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, assuring that supply remains stable in line with demand. Chairing a meeting of the Petroleum…

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran could face more destructive military strikes as early as Tuesday night if no agreement is reached, while maintaining that diplomatic efforts are still underway. Speaking at a…

PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the schedule for the Senate by-election on a general seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which fell vacant following the disqualification of former senator Murad Saeed.…