Politics

People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar.

Fuel Price Surge Sparks Parliamentary Chaos as JI Prepares Nationwide Protest Campaign

A fresh increase in petrol prices has triggered political turbulence across Pakistan, spilling into both parliament and the streets. Lawmakers clashed in the National Assembly, while Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced...

Kuwait Opts for Pakistani Ships to Keep Fuel Supply Moving

Kuwait has decided to use Pakistani vessels to transport diesel and jet fuel, responding to ongoing disruptions in regional oil routes. The move follows limited clearance for oil cargo...

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar (right) receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan (left), at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on April 15, 2024. (Government of Pakistan)

Pakistan Hints at Iran–US Talks Within Days Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan has indicated that talks between Iran and the United States could take place within days, as diplomatic efforts intensify to de-escalate the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking on...

US flags Pakistani missiles as a homeland security risk.

The United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has identified Pakistan’s missile development programme as a growing strategic concern that could eventually pose a potential threat to the American...

Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Eid Truce, Pause Military Operations

Temporary Eid Ceasefire Announced between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of Eid al-Fitr, marking a rare de-escalation after weeks of rising cross-border tensions. The ceasefire will remain...

Iran Strait of Hormuz oil corridor impact

Iran War Sends South Korean Stocks Tumbling 12% in Historic Market Crash

Seoul — South Korean stocks suffered their largest single-day drop in history, with the benchmark KOSPI index plunging more than 12%, as escalating tensions linked to the Iran war...

Protests Across Pakistan Turn Deadly as Security Forces Clash With Demonstrators

Protests Across Pakistan Turn Deadly Amid Clashes With Security Forces

Widespread protests erupted across major cities in Pakistan, escalating into violent clashes with security forces and resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, police and local officials reported on Tuesday....

Pakistan Responds to Unprovoked Afghan Taliban Fire Along Border

Pakistan Says It Is Giving Effective Response to Fresh Unprovoked Fire by Afghan Taliban

Pakistan has said it is responding “effectively” to fresh unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban militants along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, reaffirming its commitment to securing its frontiers and protecting the...

Imran Khan follow-up eye treatment at PIMS

Imran Khan Receives Follow-Up Eye Treatment at PIMS, Discharged in Stable Condition

Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Tuesday for a follow-up eye treatment, hospital...

UAE Rolls Over $2 Billion Loan to Pakistan for Two More Months

UAE Extends $2 Billion Loan Rollover for Pakistan Amid Fiscal Pressures

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to extend the rollover of a $2 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for an additional two months, government...