Washington, May 2, 2026 — In a startling admission, US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the American Navy is intercepting and seizing Iranian oil tankers in a manner he himself likened to piracy — while insisting the operations are deadly serious.“We’re doing something like pirates, but we’re not playing games,” Trump stated, in remarks that…
Washington / Brussels, May 2, 2026 — The United States has formally warned its European allies that ongoing tensions with Iran are expected to significantly disrupt the supply chain for weapons and defence equipment, with lengthy delays anticipated in arms deliveries.Washington has cautioned allied nations that escalating military operations in the Middle East, combined with…
Tehran, May 2, 2026 — A senior Iranian military commander has issued a stern warning that any negotiations or agreements with the United States cannot be trusted, cautioning that the region risks sliding back into open conflict if Washington fails to change course.The commander stated that history stands as a clear witness to the fact…
Gilgit-Baltistan, May 2, 2026 — The Election Commission has disqualified JUI candidate Samreen Nagar from contesting the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections on grounds of not meeting the minimum age requirement.The Election Commission rejected the nomination papers of Samreen Nagar, a candidate of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), after scrutiny revealed she does not fulfil the legally required minimum…
Lahore, May 2, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a key meeting on energy sector reforms, directing comprehensive measures to ease the burden on domestic and industrial electricity consumers.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting in Lahore on Saturday to review reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector. The meeting focused on reducing…
Rawalpindi/Pakistan, — On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, leaders and citizens across Pakistan paid rich tributes to the country’s labor force, emphasizing their pivotal role as the backbone of the economy and society.The day, observed globally on May 1, commemorates the historic struggles of workers, particularly the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, where laborers…
Washington — US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will impose a 25 percent tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, escalating trade tensions between Washington and Brussels.In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the EU has failed to honor agreed-upon trade commitments, and that the…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation has surged to a 21-month high, significantly overshooting the Finance Ministry’s own estimates, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics — dealing a fresh blow to the government’s economic narrative and raising serious questions about the accuracy of official projections.The bureau’s report reveals that transport fares have…
