Three US F-15E fighter jets go down over Kuwait, CENTCOM confirms
Three US F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait in what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) described as an apparent friendly fire incident during active combat operations, with all…
Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike amid Gulf escalation
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco halted operations at its major Ras Tanura refinery on Monday following a drone strike, according to an industry source, as tensions escalated across the…
Pakistan exports fall 7.3% to $20.462bn in first eight months of FY26
Pakistan’s merchandise exports totaled $20.462 billion during July–February of the current fiscal year 2025–26, marking a 7.30 percent decline compared to $22.073 billion in the same period last year, according…
Pakistan stocks tumble as KSE-100 drops 16,000 points on geopolitical fears
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell sharply on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging more than 16,000 points as escalating tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States sparked…
Gold prices surge by Rs13,300 per tola to Rs563,862 in local market
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday, with the rate of 24-karat gold per tola increasing by Rs13,300 to reach Rs563,862 in the local market. The previous closing price…
PCB Reportedly Slaps Rs. 5 Million Fine on Each Player After T20 World Cup Exit
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs5 million on each member of the national squad following Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20…
Sindh finalizes 2026 summer and winter vacation schedule for schools and colleges
KARACHI — The Sindh government has approved summer and winter vacation dates for schools and colleges in 2026, along with the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session. The schedule was…
Saudi official claims US redirected air defence systems to protect Israel amid rising Middle East tensions
A Saudi official has reportedly said that the United States redirected its air defence systems to protect Israel during escalating hostilities in the Middle East, raising concerns among Gulf states…
OPPO partners with Peshawar Zalmi as official technology partner for HBL PSL 11
LAHORE — OPPO has partnered with Peshawar Zalmi as the official technology partner for HBL PSL 11, marking a new collaboration between the global smartphone brand and one of Pakistan’s…
National Assembly committee asks HEC to reduce delays in degree attestation process
ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to reduce delays in the degree attestation process, saying the current system is…
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