A total of 468 flights are scheduled to transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia over 34-day period Pakistan finalised its Hajj 2026 flight schedule and completed visa issuance for pilgrims under the government scheme, with the pre-Hajj flight operation set to begin on April 18, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Wednesday. … Read more

Delay in officially replying to US’ proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports A view of a residential building that was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran on March 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran is still reviewing a US proposal to end the war in … Read more

Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom Alex Younger. PHOTO: FILE Iran’s regime has been more resilient than anyone would have expected, said a former head of British foreign intelligence agency MI6, adding that options for the US and Israel are “pretty limited and not great.” “The reality is that the … Read more

German FM says time has come for ‘more concrete negotiations’ aimed at ending war in Iran German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo: File German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that ending the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is the only real solution to surging oil prices. “We cannot offset every price increase through … Read more

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday killed two highly wanted terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a successful intelligence-based operation in the Tank district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). According to a statement issued by the CTD, upon receiving information about the terrorists’ presence in the area, the team launched an operation. During the operation, the terrorists, … Read more

Both discuss regional tensions, exchange views on political developments and national issues of importance Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Wednesday commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership and policy direction, particularly in navigating the country through … Read more

APPPOA vice chairman warns of fresh fuel crisis if issues remain unresolved, says govt to bear responsibility People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Wednesday warned of a countrywide … Read more

Max Verstappen has won the Japanese Grand Prix for the past four years. Photo: AFP SUZUKA: Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory at the weekend look vanishingly slim as his Red Bull struggles with Formula One’s sweeping new regulations.Mercedes … Read more

The Islamabad United captain was satisfied with squad as they set to kick off PSL 11 LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League is entering a “new era” with expanded teams and the introduction of a players’ auction, according to Shadab Khan, captain of Islamabad United.Speaking in an exclusive interview, Shadab said the addition of two new … Read more

Venue of any talks between Tehran and Washington to end the war has yet to be decided Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifand US President Donald Trump at the “Board of Peace” meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. PHOTO:REUTERS Pakistan has delivered a US proposal to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday, but … Read more