IMF blocks move to control SOE chiefs. Design: Ibrahim Yahya ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not accept a request to empower the government to appoint heads of the state-owned entities (SOEs) by withdrawing this authority from their boards, blocking a move that could have again strengthened the grip of the executive on these … Read more

. KARACHI: Unregulated heavy traffic in the city continues to pose a deadly threat to Karachiites, with three people killed and one injured in separate accidents across the metropolis. A loader truck collided with a rickshaw near Northern Bypass in Manghopir, killing two persons on the spot. The victims, identified as 25-year-old Imran and 26-year-old … Read more

. RAWALPINDI: During the three days of Eidul Fitr, a large number of tourists thronged the scenic hill resort of Murree, popularly known as the “Queen of the Hills,” to enjoy its pleasant weather and picturesque landscapes. According to official figures, a total of 74,196 vehicles carrying nearly 375,000 visitors entered Murree over the three-day … Read more

. War seems to be going wayward as Iranian gas facilities were once again targeted by Israel despite a firm commitment from President Trump to hold the fire for five days. Explosions were reported from several Iranian cities with civilians apparently being on the receiving end. This hints at a lack of coordination between the … Read more

Says world paying the price for Israel’s war, massacre network led by Netanyahu must be stopped immediately Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey on March 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkiye navigated the Middle East conflict cautiously and prudently while upholding brotherly … Read more

Nasir Hussain Shah advises citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to help reduce fuel consumption Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah. Photo: Screengrab Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah on Tuesday said the provincial government was considering enforcing a smart lockdown if the ongoing regional situation prolonged and began to impact the energy sector. … Read more

NASA MoonBase plans robotic landings, rovers and infrastructure for sustained human presence Artist’s concept of Phase 3 of NASA’s Moon Base. PHOTO: NASA NASA is cancelling plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and ​will instead use its components to construct a $20 billion ‌base on the moon’s surface over the next seven … Read more

Chinese foreign minister expresses hope that all parties will seize every opportunity for peace Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi (L) and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi. Photos: File China’s top diplomat on Tuesday appealed to the United States, Israel and Iran to engage in talks and seize every opportunity for peace, according to … Read more

Trump, Netanyahu knew Khamenei meeting in Tehran made him vulnerable to a decapitation strike US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greet each other at the Knesset, West Jerusalem, Israel, Oct, 13,2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Less than 48 hours before the US-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to … Read more

Iranian attacks ‌had knocked out 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, causing around $20b in lost annual revenue A hydrocarbon facility in Qatar. PHOTO: oilandgasmiddleeast.com QatarEnergy on ​Tuesday ‌declared force ​majeure ​on some of ⁠its ​affected ​long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply ​contracts, ​with counterparties including ‌customers ⁠in Italy, Belgium, ​South ​Korea, ⁠and ​China. Iranian … Read more