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Washington: The Washington Post has revealed that Russia is supplying Iran with classified intelligence on American military positions, enabling Iranian forces to carry out precisely targeted strikes against US installations across the Middle East.According to the report, Iran successfully struck multiple American radar systems and other sensitive defense installations with a level of accuracy that…

Qatar’s Minister of Energy has warned that a war in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel could cause severe damage to the global economy. He cautioned that if tensions continue to rise, oil prices could reach $150 per barrel within just a few weeks. The minister also stated that such a…

CAIRO / ISLAMABAD, March 6, 2026 — In a moment of national triumph, Pakistan’s hockey team qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Japan in a thrilling semifinal at the Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Egypt — ending an eight-year absence from the sport’s biggest stage.The match was a nervy, edge-of-the-seat contest…

ISLAMABAD, March 6, 2026 — The Pakistani government on Friday night announced a massive Rs55 per litre increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, marking the steepest single-day fuel price hike in recent months.Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik announced the revised rates, under which petrol (Motor Spirit) will now be sold…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A dignified ceremony was held at the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab to mark International Women’s Day, highlighting the contributions of women, particularly overseas Pakistanis, in promoting a positive image of the country around the world.The event was chaired by Saman Rai, Commissioner of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, and…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanMINCHINABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has successfully completed its large-scale Winterization Initiative in Pakistan, distributing 22,000 winter kits to vulnerable communities under its annual winter support program.Under the humanitarian initiative, winter kits were distributed across 28 of the coldest and snow-bound districts of the country. The…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab government has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across the province to launch an immediate crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products, following instructions from the federal government.The directives were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman at the Civil Secretariat…

ABU DHABI — Zayed International Airport has resumed limited commercial flight operations, offering the first signs of normalcy for thousands of stranded travellers as the UAE carefully navigates the ongoing regional conflict.Etihad Airways confirmed that a limited commercial flight schedule will resume from March 6, 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and key international destinations. Passengers…

TAMPA / TEHRAN — The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran reached a new crescendo on Thursday as US Central Command (CENTCOM) delivered a sweeping battlefield update, claiming devastating results across air, naval, and strategic domains on the operation’s seventh day.200 Targets Hit in 72 HoursCENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, speaking alongside Defense Secretary Pete…

GENEVA / TEHRAN — The World Health Organization has verified 13 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran and one in Lebanon during the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced at a press conference Thursday.  A WHO official at the same briefing added that four ambulances were also affected, and that hospitals…