A US missile strike targeted a naval headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the northern province of Gilan on Friday, marking another escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials said the attack damaged military equipment at the facility but reported no immediate casualties. According to Iranian authorities,...
Thousands of residents and tourists have been forced to evacuate as deadly wildfires continue to rage across parts of southern Europe, with France, Italy, and Spain among the worst-affected countries. The fast-moving blazes, driven by scorching temperatures, prolonged drought, and strong winds, have destroyed vast stretches of forest, threatened homes, and claimed multiple lives. Emergency...
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the move as a dangerous provocation that threatens regional peace and stability. In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi...
Lieutenant General Aamer Raza has been promoted to the rank of four-star general and appointed as Pakistan’s first Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC), marking a significant development in the country’s military command structure. The appointment was announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated General Aamer Raza on...
Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has expressed solidarity with students protesting in New Delhi over the ongoing NEET examination controversy, urging the government to introduce meaningful reforms to the country’s education system. In a post shared on Instagram, Mirza said students are the future of the nation and expressed concern for those who spent...
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the prospectus for the initial public offering (IPO) of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited, clearing the way for the first Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) listing of the 2026-27 fiscal year. Tasdeeq, a credit bureau licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan, collects and maintains credit information...
Global oil prices climbed to their highest levels in nearly six weeks on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised fresh concerns about potential disruptions to crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose above $92 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also advanced as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical risks and...
The federal cabinet has approved a new Rs1.8 billion special allowance for senior bureaucrats, despite extending austerity measures for the 2026-27 fiscal year and announcing only a 7% salary increase for government employees. The decision has sparked debate over public sector pay disparities during a period of economic pressure. The newly introduced benefit, titled the...
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Iran, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating that Islamabad is ready to expand cooperation with Tehran across all sectors. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. The two leaders held one-on-one talks...