
Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ as tensions disrupt global oil trade
May 12, 2026
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 12: Hopes for a broader Iran peace deal weakened on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire was “on…

Pakistan rejects ‘misleading’ CBS report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase
May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 12: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Tuesday rejected a CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, describing…

Pakistan will never bow to threats, says Field Marshal on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
May 10, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Syed Asim Munir on Sunday said Pakistan’s armed forces would never bow to threats or external pressure while addressing a special ceremony held…

15 police personnel martyred in suicide attack on Bannu police post
May 10, 2026
BANNU: At least 15 police personnel were killed and three others injured after a suicide bombing targeted the Fateh Khel police post in Khyber…

Military chiefs congratulate nation on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
May 10, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership on Saturday congratulated the nation and members of the armed forces on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, describing the…

Iran sets up Strait of Hormuz authority to collect tolls from ships
May 8, 2026
DUBAI: Iran has established a new authority to regulate vessel transit and collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to…

Pakistan, Sri Lanka conclude joint counterterrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’
May 7, 2026
RAWALPINDI: The armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka concluded the two-week joint counterterrorism exercise “Shake Hands-II” at Tarbela, Pakistan, according to the Inter-Services Public…

PAF marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with focus on modernization and readiness
May 7, 2026
RAWALPINDI, May 7: The Pakistan Armed Forces, particularly the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq on the night of May…

Pakistan mediates as US and Iran near breakthrough Gulf conflict deal
May 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran are moving closer to a potential breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the Gulf conflict, with Pakistan continuing to…

Field Marshal Asim Munir chairs 275th corps commanders’ conference, reviews security situation
May 5, 2026
RAWALPINDI, May 5 —Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, presided over the 275th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters,…

Middle East truce under strain as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz
May 5, 2026
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 — Rising US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are putting a fragile Middle East truce at risk, with fresh reports…

Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens
May 4, 2026
DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a…

US transfers crew from seized Iranian ship to Pakistan in de-escalation step
May 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 4: The United States has transferred 22 crew members from a seized Iranian-flagged vessel to Pakistan, where they will be handed over…

Trump warns Iran: US strikes possible ‘if they misbehave’
May 3, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH/DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said the United States could resume military strikes on Iran “if they misbehave,” as both sides consider…

Iran warns of “painful” response if US resumes attacks amid rising tensions
May 1, 2026
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…

Pakistan Navy commissions first Hangor-class submarine in major boost to maritime defence
April 30, 2026
Rawalpindi, April 30, 2026: Pakistan Navy commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in China on Wednesday, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s…