Fresh releases, iconic hits bring excitement back to theatres and living rooms, marking a turnaround in entertainment Eid line-up. KARACHI: As Eidul Fitr-2026 draws near, small and big screens across Pakistan are gearing up to deliver a festive feast for audiences, from much-anticipated cinema premieres to a slate of beloved titles landing on television for … Read more

. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the Knesset, February 26, 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel and the United States were “winning” the war against Iran, with the Islamic republic “decimated” and unable to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles. In an English-language press conference, Netanyahu insisted Israel … Read more

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attend the consultative ministrial meeting in Riyadh. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: As Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh for a crucial ministerial meeting of key Arab and Muslim countries on Wednesday, Pakistan’s primary objective was to push … Read more

MQM-Pakistan’s leader of the opposition in the Sindh Assembly, Ali Khurshidi. PHOTO: FILE HYDERABAD: The opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly Ali Khursheedi has said a non-autonomous local government system, being ruled by the incompetent local government representatives, has been imposed on Sindh. Speaking at a press conference at Hyderabad office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan … Read more

Heavy rain and strong winds batter the city, ripping apart walls and exposing structural vulnerabilities. Photo: Online KARACHI: A spell of thunderstorm and strong winds has left Karachi reeling, with the city’s already fragile infrastructure pushed to the brink. From fallen trees and broken roads to mounting filth and prolonged power outages, the aftermath has … Read more

. Women proudly display their freshly applied mehndi (henna), showcasing intricate designs on their hands in preparation for the Eidul Fitr festivities in the federal capital. Photo: INP ISLAMABAD: As Eidul Fitr approaches, markets in the capital are experiencing brisk sales of henna stickers, emerging as a fashionable alternative to traditional mehndi. From street vendors … Read more

. The pause in fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the eve of Eid is a promising development, and must graduate into a permanent ceasefire. The cessation of hostilities has apparently come under the good offices of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye, underscoring the need for tranquility in the region. The discord between Kabul and … Read more

Statement issued after viral clip of Israeli ambassador saying a rogue nation already has nuclear weapons Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing January 1 Photo: X/FO Pakistan on Thursday rejected comments made by the Israeli ambassador to India circulating on social media about Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, terming them … Read more

A UN vehicle leads ambulances carrying war-wounded people and patients who leave Gaza, for treatment abroad, through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after it was opened by Israel on Thursday for a limited number of people, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, March 19, 2026.PHOTO:  REUTERS Israel reopened the Rafah … Read more

Extends Eid greetings to Erdogan and Jordan’s king; Ankara, UN welcome Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday acknowledged Turkiye’s constructive role in promoting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan in light of the recently announced temporary ceasefire. Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of Eid, in a rare de-escalation … Read more