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…
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…
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has taken a sharply confrontational stance toward Tehran, with a senior presidential adviser declaring that any unilateral Iranian arrangements governing the Strait of Hormuz are fundamentally untrustworthy, and accusing Iran of having committed acts of aggression against all of its neighbouring countries.The Emirati presidential adviser’s remarks represent one of…
ISTANBUL: Turkish police clashed with labour union members and demonstrators in Istanbul on Thursday as workers attempted to march toward the iconic Taksim Square on International Labour Day, triggering a heavy-handed crackdown that left dozens arrested and renewed debate over civil liberties in the country.Authorities deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds that…
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Iran has forwarded a new proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistan, which has emerged as a crucial back-channel mediator between Tehran and Washington, according to Iranian state media.The development marks a significant diplomatic moment, underscoring Islamabad’s growing role as a trusted intermediary in one of the most consequential geopolitical standoffs of…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched a scathing criticism of entrenched corrupt elements within the province on Friday, warning that those siphoning public funds would not be spared — even as he acknowledged facing orchestrated campaigns against him whenever he raises his voice.Addressing a ceremony marking the completion of Phase One of the…
WASHINGTON: A pivotal constitutional deadline arrived Friday as President Donald Trump’s 60-day war powers authority under the War Powers Resolution officially expired, transferring the decision over the continuation of military hostilities with Iran to the United States Congress.Under the War Powers Act of 1973, any US president who commits American armed forces to combat operations…
LONDON/DUBAI: Israel covertly transferred cutting-edge defense systems to the United Arab Emirates during the ongoing conflict with Iran, including an advanced laser interception capability, a British newspaper has claimed — shedding light on the deepening security cooperation between Tel Aviv and Gulf Arab states amid the regional crisis.According to the report, Israel provided the UAE…
