Iran ‘coordinated’ 220 attacks against US, Israeli-linked regional sites: IRGC

Says operations spanned fronts, including Hezbollah, Iraqi groups and Iranian drone strikes Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that … Read more

Chinese FM warns of ‘immeasurably serious consequences’ if nuclear sites targeted in Mideast

Israel hit near Iranian nuclear facilities, then Iran also attacked some places near Israel’s nuclear plant Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi waves after a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), in Beijing, China, March 8, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday warned of “immeasurably serious consequences” if … Read more

Why is Pakistan involved in efforts to stop the war in Iran?

Pakistan has avoided taking sides and tried instead to maintain stable relations with all parties US President Donald Trump , Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar having an informal discussion after the summit of Arab-Islamic countries on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly session in New York, US, on … Read more

Dar to head panel to bridge differences as MQM-P leadership meets PM in Karachi

KARACHI: In a move that could set the stage for fresh constitutional bargaining, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Thursday pitched a 28th constitutional amendment with a focus on empowering local governments under Article 140-A. The proposal, which effectively puts local governance back on the front burner, was presented by an MQM-P delegation led by … Read more

PTI’s Gohar defends Kasim’s UNHRC speech amid government uproar

Says Kasim made no anti-Pakistan remarks, vows to carry out any efforts to secure Imran’s release under Constitution Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Thursday defended a speech delivered by party founder Imran Khan’s son, Kasim Khan, at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), criticising the government’s uproar over it as … Read more

UK House of Lords debates Imran Khan’s detention, raises concerns over health, jail access

Labour Party member Baroness Alexander says discussion is timely given Imran’s ‘deteriorating welfare’ A debate is underway in the United Kingdom’s House of Lords over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s detention and health Imran has been imprisoned since August 2023 and is currently serving a sentence at Adiala Jail in a £190 million corruption case. … Read more

Lahore Qalandars to bat first after winning toss against Hyderabad Kingsmen in opener

This time, the league is being played without spectators due to ongoing austerity measures amid the regional situation Lahore Qalandars’ batting is underway against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the first match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, currently being played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.  Qalandars chose to bat first, with the Kingsmen … Read more

Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran indirect talks, foreign minister says

FM says Washington shared 15 points with Tehran; Iran denies negotiations as conflict nears fourth week Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chairs a meeting in Islamabad to review evolving developments in the region. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that indirect communication between the United States … Read more