Iran warns of “painful” response if US resumes attacks amid rising tensions
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has warned it will launch a “long and painful” response against U.S. interests if Washington renews military strikes, as tensions remain high following recent conflict developments in the…
Cambridge probes A Level Maths paper leak affecting Pakistan, multiple regions
ISLAMABAD/LONDON: Cambridge International Education has launched an investigation after confirming that an A Level Mathematics paper was leaked ahead of the scheduled exam, affecting candidates in Pakistan and across multiple…
CM Maryam Nawaz announces Rs23bn Katcha development package for Punjab
LAHORE, Pakistan: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a Rs23 billion development package for Katcha areas, focusing on infrastructure, public services, and law and order in riverine regions.…
Balochistan readies ‘Peoples Air Ambulance’ to boost emergency care in remote areas
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has completed preparations for the Peoples Air Ambulance service, aimed at improving emergency medical access in remote and underserved regions, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said.…
Govt cuts passport delivery time to 14 days, announces key reforms
ISLAMABAD: The government has reduced the processing time for normal passports from 21 days to 14 days, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced, in a move aimed at providing faster service…
Pakistan-Iran flights resume after 60-day halt as Tehran-Islamabad service restarts
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan-Iran air travel has resumed after a 60-day suspension, with the first commercial flight from Tehran landing in Islamabad, restoring a key regional air link disrupted by recent…
PM Shehbaz Sharif launches Rs3.2 trillion ‘Apna Ghar’ program to build 500,000 homes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program, a Rs3.2 trillion housing initiative to finance 500,000 homes across Pakistan over five years, targeting low- and…
13 Militants Killed in Foiled Infiltration Attempts Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, April 30: Security forces killed 13 militants during two separate operations foiling infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According…
Growth under strain
Pakistan’s growth outlook for the current fiscal year offers cautious optimism, yet the fragility of recovery is becoming increasingly evident as external shocks weigh heavily on the economy. The finance…
Gold jumps Rs4,400 per tola in Pakistan after global rebound
Karachi | April 30, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Wednesday, with per tola rates rising by Rs4,400 as global markets rebounded after a two-day decline. The price of…
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