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Iran says renewed conflict with US ‘possible’ Some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports IRGC flex DUBAI/ WEST PALM BEACH: US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the US and Israel’s war against … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Saudi authorities have reversed their earlier decision to impose restrictions on younger Hajj pilgrims, restoring the previous policy that allows children aged 12 years and above to travel for Hajj. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony confirmed this development on Saturday. He said the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and … Read more
The Foreign Office on Saturday denounced a social media post by British Special Representative for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay regarding developments along the border with Afghanistan, terming the "one-sided remarks … devoid of a deeper understanding of the situation along the border". The remarks come as the UK special envoy took to X, expressing concern over … Read more
. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, warning of heightened risks due to an incoming weather system. According to the advisory, a moderate westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from May 3 (today) bringing widespread … Read more
Participants express concern over decline in government advertising for newspapers CPNE newly elected president Kazim Khan addresses the annual general meeting for 2026–27 in Karachi. Photo: CPNE Prominent journalist Kazim Khan was once again elected unopposed as president of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) during its annual general meeting held on the eve … Read more
[The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.
Call for safeguarding ethical journalism in evolving threat landscape in event to mark World Press Freedom Day Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas speaks during the concluding session, “Surrender is not an option”, in conversation with IBA-CEJ Director Shahzeb Jillani. Photo: CEJ-IBA Journalists and media personnel on Saturday warned that threats to journalism were increasingly shifting from … Read more
Authors, publishers, innovators, startup founders and other experts are participating during the three-day festival “Haprow”, a cute little robot helps the kids in learning. PHOTO: AUTHOR KARACHI: The three-day Karachi International Books and Technology Fair (KIBTF) kicked off at the Karachi Expo Centre on Friday. Educational technologies, STEM competitions and thought-provoking talk sessions are also … Read more
Rider says he went to a hotel near Hill Park Chowrangi on May 1 when the incident occurred KARACHI: A dozen people, including a hotel owner and his employees, were booked for allegedly assaulting an online food delivery rider and his colleagues, Ferozabad police said on Saturday. The video of the incident went viral on social … Read more