Tehran (International Desk): Iran has suspended all exports of petrochemical products with immediate effect, following disruptions caused by recent Israeli strikes on key production hubs.According to Iran’s economic newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad, a senior official from the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) overseeing downstream industries issued instructions on April 13, directing all producers to stop exports and redirect…
They have been accused of sharing footage relating to the attack despite a broadcast ban, sharing content that could create fear among the public, praising crime and criminals while encouraging the commission of offences, and publicly circulating misleading misinformation aimed at discrediting official statements.
During the sit-down chat, Meghan told the group: “When I think of all of you and what you’re experiencing, I think so much of that is having to realise that you know that industry, that billion-dollar industry, that is completely anchored and predicated on cruelty to get clicks – that’s not going to change.
Washington,— The US Senate has voted down a resolution that would have required congressional approval for any additional US military strikes against Iran.The measure was rejected by a vote of 47-52, largely along party lines. The resolution, pushed by Democrats, sought to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct further military action against Iran without…
Kyiv/Odesa, — At least 12 people were killed in fresh Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, according to local authorities.In the southern coastal city of Odesa, six people lost their lives during the attacks, officials said. The remaining fatalities were reported from other regions of the country.Ukrainian officials stated that the strikes targeted civilian…
Karachi, April 16, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trajectory on Thursday, the fourth trading day of the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 1,770 points to reach 170,290 points.During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 170,899 points and a low of 170,006 points.The KSE-100 Index had…
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, April 16, 2026 — A 14-year-old eighth-grade student opened fire at Ayser Çalık Secondary School in the Onikişubat district of Kahramanmaraş province on Wednesday, killing nine people — one teacher and eight students — and wounding 13 others, six of whom are in critical condition.According to provincial Governor Mukerrem Ünluer, the attacker, identified…
Lahore/Islamabad,Renowned investigative journalist and television anchor Iqrar ul Hassan has officially resigned from ARY News after a remarkable 21-year association with the channel.In a video message shared on his social media accounts (including Instagram), Iqrar ul Hassan announced that he had to make a difficult choice between continuing his media career and focusing on his…
Islamabad, — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has formally allowed commercial banks to open and maintain bank accounts for licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and their customers, marking a significant policy shift toward regulated digital finance.In BPRD Circular Letter No. 10 of 2026 issued on April 14, the central bank withdrew its 2018…
