About 20% of global oil and large Qatari LNG volumes transit the Strait of Hormuz route A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS Russia’s foreign ministry said on Sunday that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz … Read more

US President Donald Trump reacts as he departs from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran’s new leadership wants to talk to him and that he has agreed, according to an interview with The Atlantic magazine. “They … Read more

Schools remained closed for an additional 20 to 25 days due to harsh weather during the past year LAHORE: Climate change continued to disrupt educational activities across Punjab in 2025, with rising smog levels, harsher winters and extreme summer heat forcing repeated school closures and reducing effective teaching days. According to education officials, schools remained … Read more

FO briefs evacuation of citizens being facilitated through Azerbaijan to ensure their safe return Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high‑level meeting on Sunday to review regional and national security issues, including the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Iran amid escalating tensions following the United States (US) and Israel’s attack on Iran. The meeting was … Read more

Information minister says forces destroyed 182 posts, with air strikes carried out at 46 locations inside Afghanistan An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. … Read more

New date of the visit will be announced later after mutual consulation, says government of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: AFP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his scheduled viist to Russia in veiw of prevailing internal and regional situation. According to a statement shared on Government of Pakistan X handle, the prime minister’s … Read more

First group of evacuees safely crossed the Gabd–Rimdan border and re-entered Pakistan Pakitan-Iran border at the Taftan area. PHOTO: FAIQAH JABBAR: Wikimedia commons QUETTA: A total of 51 Pakistani nationals, including five students, have been repatriated from Iran following the outbreak of the Iran-US and Israel conflict, which has plunged the region into turmoil. Pakistani … Read more

Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal with Scott McTominay. Photo Reuters MILAN: Romelu Lukaku kept Napoli on course for a Champions League spot with a last-gasp winner in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Verona, the Belgium forward’s first goal of the season. Lukaku forced home Giovane’s cross to give third-placed Napoli all three … Read more

England’s Phil Salt (2L) walks back after getting out as Pakistan’s players celebrate during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026. Phot: AFP KANDY: Pakistan’s shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup … Read more

Key transit airports, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi in UAE and Doha in Qatar, were shut or severely restricted Global air travel remained heavily disrupted on Sunday as continued air strikes kept major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, closed in one of the sharpest aviation shocks in recent years. Key transit … Read more