The BBC’s Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack by Israel in southern Lebanon on Saturday 28 March. Ali Shoeib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV station, was killed in the town of Jezzine alongside reporter Fatima Ftouni and her brother, cameraman Mohamed…
In a development with far-reaching consequences for international security, Iran has begun formal deliberations on withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iranian state media reported on Saturday.According to Iranian media sources, the move is primarily aimed at preventing what Tehran describes as espionage activities carried out by American and Israeli agents operating under the…
Police Warn of Zero ToleranceIn a swift demonstration of its commitment to public safety, Sadiqabad Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a man who made a fake emergency call to Pakistan’s national Emergency Helpline 15, authorities confirmed.According to police, the suspect contacted Helpline 15 claiming that three armed men were robbing him at gunpoint. Responding immediately,…
In what may be the sweetest heist of the year, food giant Nestlé has confirmed that thieves made off with a staggering 12 metric tons of KitKat chocolate bars from its storage facilities.The company, known for its iconic “Have a Break, Have a KitKat” slogan, took the theft in stride — responding with a statement…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, held a significant meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Saturday evening. The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, National Security…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had killed Ali Shoeib, who worked for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV, describing him as a “terrorist” from Iranian-backed Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force who had “operated for years under the guise of a journalist”.
Dubai/London — The United Arab Emirates has arrested 70 British citizens for filming and sharing videos and images of Iranian drone and missile strikes, in a sweeping crackdown aimed at protecting the Gulf state’s image of safety and stability.According to a report by two UK-based human rights organizations working with Emirati lawyers, those detained include…
Islamabad Report By M.Saleem Islamabad Police have carried out 48 grand combing search operations across the federal capital this week, acting on special directives issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad to crack down on criminal elements and illegally residing individuals.All operations were conducted under the direct supervision of Zonal Superintendents of Police…
Kabul / Abu Dhabi — March 29, 2026Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi has stated that Afghanistan, as a neighbouring country, wishes to resolve all outstanding issues with Pakistan through dialogue and mutual understanding — and that no party will be permitted to use Afghan soil against Pakistan.The statement came following a telephone conversation…
Islamabad / Washington — March 29, 2026US President Donald Trump reposted Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s post on Truth Social early Sunday, amplifying a major diplomatic development in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.Dar announced that Iran had agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with two…
