Iran says killing of Ali Larijani will not weaken state amid escalating tensions
Tehran: Iran has said the killing of senior official Ali Larijani in a reported U.S.-Israeli airstrike will not affect the country’s stability, as tensions continue to rise across the region.…
FIFA rejects Iran request to shift World Cup matches from US to Mexico
FIFA has declined Iran’s request to move its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, confirming that fixtures will proceed according to the schedule announced in December…
Strengthening Defense: Taimur and LY-80(N) Missiles Join Pakistan Armed Forces
Pakistan’s strategic standing is increasingly defined by demonstrable self-reliance rather than rhetoric, with recent milestones underscoring a long-term effort to translate sovereignty into operational capability. The successful testing of the…
Zong reports 1.4Gbps speeds during 5G trial phase in Pakistan
Zong has recorded download speeds exceeding 1.4Gbps during its pre-launch 5G trials in Islamabad and other major urban centres, signalling progress in Pakistan’s shift toward next-generation mobile connectivity. The company…
PARC works out Rs1.65bn 5.year plan to cut edible oil imports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has proposed a Rs1.65 billion five-year project to promote oilseed cultivation and reduce the country’s reliance on imported edible oil…
$200m KP human capital project nears completion
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is executing a project to strengthen human capital by improving health and social services across the province. The $200-million Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human…
Economic risks ahead
Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery is once again under threat as the escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran casts a long shadow over global markets. The extent of…
Top US counterterrorism official resigns, says Iran posed no imminent threat
A senior US counterterrorism official has resigned over the ongoing war in Iran, stating that the country did not pose an imminent threat to the United States. The resignation of…
Pakistan has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet demand, PM told
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed that Pakistan currently has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet domestic requirements, as officials briefed him on fuel availability amid regional and global uncertainties. The…
Gulf banks face $307 billion deposit risk if Middle East conflict escalates, S&P warns
Gulf banks could face deposit outflows of up to $307 billion if the Middle East conflict intensifies, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings, highlighting potential risks to the…
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