Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Netanyahu claims Israel nears to achieve goals in Iran

Netanyahu claims Israel nears to achieve goals in Iran

Tel Aviv: Israel is “very close” to achieving its goals in Iran, having inflicted significant damage to its ballistic missile program and its nuclear facilities, Benjamin Netanyahu  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a press conference on Sunday that Israel has come “very close” to achieving its objectives against Iran, resulting in significant damage … Read more

Rangers, police arrest two most-wanted suspects from Karachi

Rangers

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers and Sindh police apprehended two most-wanted suspects from Saudabad and near Karachi Airport in a joint intelligence-based operation(IBO) on Monday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Muhammad Shehab Khan alias Kara and Mansoor Alam alias Charkat, both of whom are affiliated with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-London). According to a Rangers … Read more

KE seeks April tariff slash of Rs. 4.69 per unit

K-Electric seeks April tariff slash of Rs. 4.69 per unit

Karachi: KE consumers may soon receive a relief of Rs4.69 per unit as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hold a hearing today on KE’s plea for tariff adjustment. KE has formally requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve a reduction of Rs. 4.69 per unit in electricity … Read more

Lahore Traffic Police launches app to boost E-Challan recovery

Lahore Traffic Police launches app to boost E-Challan recovery

Lahore: Lahore Traffic Police has introduced an innovative mobile application aimed at streamlining vehicle inspections and enhancing the recovery of outstanding e-challans. The app, unveiled by Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Dr. Athar Waheed, leverages modern technology to improve traffic enforcement efficiency across the city. The new application allows traffic officers to instantly access complete … Read more

Pakistan’s PUBG squad ‘4Thrives’ qualifies for 2025 Esports World Cup

Pakistan’s PUBG squad ‘4Thrives’ qualifies for 2025 Esports World Cup

Web Desk: Pakistan’s Esports scene reached on a historic achievement, PUBG Mobile team  “4Thrives” achieved the country’s first-ever qualification for Esports World Cup 2025. The team earned their spot by finishing as the second runner-up at the PMSL Central and South Asia (CSA) Spring 2025 event, competing against some of the region’s top squads. Formed … Read more

US strike leaves craters at Iran’s Fordow site, says IAEA Chief

US strike

VIENNA:  Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that large craters were observed at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility following a recent U.S. strike. According to foreign media reports, Grossi confirmed that the entrances to underground tunnels at the Isfahan nuclear complex were also targeted during the attack. These tunnels … Read more

UN Secretary-General condemns U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites, calls for urgent de-escalation

UN Secretary-General condemns U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites, calls for urgent de-escalation

New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that the people of the region can no longer bear more destruction; the war must be stopped. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, addressed the Security Council, strongly condemning the recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities by the United States. He described the incident as a “perilous turn” … Read more

World awaits for Iranian response following U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

World awaits for Iranian response following U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

Tehran: The U.S. targeted key Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs, while Iran is ready to defend itself with all possible response. The U.S. dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the mountain above Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility. U.S. President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, hinted at the possibility of regime change, suggesting that … Read more

20 die in suicide bombing at Church in Syrian capital

20 die

DAMASCUS:  At least 20 people were killed in a suicide bombing that struck a church in Syria’s capital, Damascus, according to the Interior Ministry. The explosion occurred inside a church in Damascus, with initial reports confirming multiple fatalities. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. According to a foreign news agency, witnesses said the … Read more

PM Shehbaz summons NSC meeting today after US strikes

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has summoned a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), scheduled to be held today at 12 PM at the Prime Minister’s House. According to sources, high-level meeting will be attended by both civil and military leadership. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is expected … Read more

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights by one month

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft by another month, aviation sources confirmed. The ban was initially imposed on April 24 amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India. It was later extended on May 23, with the previous extension expiring today. Pakistani authorities have now decided to keep … Read more

Earthquake tremors again in Karachi

Earthquake tremors again in Karachi

Karachi: Earthquake tremors were felt around Quaidabad, with a magnitude of 3 on the Richter scale. According to the Seismic Monitoring Center, the earthquake had a depth of 8 kilometers, with its epicenter in Malir, no casualties or damages have been reported so far. Additionally, over the past 24 hours, tremors were felt for the … Read more

Pakistan condemns strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS:  Expressing deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, emphasizing that targeting installations under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards represents a blatant violation of international law. “These attacks set a dangerous precedent and pose a serious threat to the safety and … Read more

Heavy rain brings relief for residents of twin cities

Heavy rain

RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: Torrential rainfall turned the weather pleasant in the twin cities , breaking the intensity of the ongoing heatwave. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, intermittent rain showers continued throughout Rawalpindi, with 15 mm of rainfall recorded in Shamsabad and 27 mm in Saidpur. The downpour significantly reduced heat and humidity levels, bringing much-needed relief … Read more