TEHRAN / KUWAIT CITY, March 30, 2026 — Iran has firmly denied responsibility for the attack on a desalination plant in Kuwait, instead pointing the finger at Israel and accusing it of staging the strike as a false flag operation.Iran’s military operational command, Khatam al-Anbiya, issued a statement asserting that Israel was behind the attack…
KARACHI, March 30, 2026 — Gold prices have once again risen across bullion markets in Pakistan, with the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reporting a significant uptick driven by a surge in global gold rates.According to the association, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs 3,900, reaching Rs 475,962. Meanwhile, the…
LAHORE, March 30, 2026 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs 20 million (2 crore rupees) on fast bowler Naseem Shah over a controversial social media post that was found to be in violation of his central contract.The PCB issued a show-cause notice to Naseem Shah on March 27, 2026,…
Islamabad — Special CorrespondentJamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s disparaging remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declaring that the comments constitute an insult not just to the Crown Prince but to the entire Muslim world.Responding to Trump’s statements made at the Saudi Investment Forum in Miami,…
Lahore — Special CorrespondentLahore’s senior police leadership has launched a sweeping accountability crackdown, demoting 15 police officers for poor performance, negligence of duty, and failure to arrest proclaimed offenders. The action, taken under a strict zero-tolerance policy, targets Station House Officers (SHOs) and post in-charges across multiple divisions of the city.Inspectors Reduced to Sub-Inspectors:Six SHOs…
Dera Ismail Khan — Special CorrespondentPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MNA Sher Afzal Marwat launched a scathing attack on the party’s current leadership on Saturday, alleging that PTI founder Imran Khan remains behind bars largely due to the actions of his own sisters, who he said are the only ones with direct access to the incarcerated leader.Speaking to…
Peshawar — Special CorrespondentThe Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister have signalled that the party will formally adopt the protest route to secure the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, with major decisions expected imminently.Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, PTI leader Sohail Afridi urged party workers and supporters to exercise patience, stating…
Quetta — Special CorrespondentSecurity forces in Balochistan successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack on Saturday, recovering and defusing 8 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted beneath a bridge on the Quetta–Karachi Highway.According to official sources, intelligence agencies received a tip-off that a critical bridge on the highway had been targeted by militants for a large-scale bombing….
Tehran — Special CorrespondentIranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref announced on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz will undergo fundamental changes, declaring that the strategic waterway “will never be the same as before.”Speaking on state television, Aref said that the gains achieved during the conflict would be leveraged to secure both economic and security…
. Mainland — Kim Jong Un Oversees TrialSEOUL / PYONGYANG North Korea on Sunday conducted a ground test of a newly upgraded, high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the United States mainland, raising fresh alarms across Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo.According to the Korean Central News Agency , the engine…
